[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 70 (Wednesday, April 11, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15641-15642]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-07378]


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THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES

Institute of Museum and Library Services


Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests: 2019-2021 
IMLS Native Hawaiian Library Program Notice of Funding Opportunity

AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Foundation 
on the Arts and the Humanities.

ACTION: Notice, request for comments on this collection of information.

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SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), as part 
of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, 
conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general 
public and federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed 
and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the 
Paperwork Reduction Act. This pre-clearance consultation program helps 
to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, 
reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, 
collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of 
collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. By 
this notice,

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IMLS is soliciting comments concerning a plan to offer a grant program 
targeted to the needs of libraries, aligned to the updated IMLS 
Strategic Framework for 2019-2021, IMLS Grants for Native Hawaiian 
Library Program.
    A copy of the proposed information collection request can be 
obtained by contacting the individual listed below in the ADDRESSES 
section of this notice.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the 
addressee section below on or before June 8, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to: Dr. Sandra Webb, Senior Advisor, Office of 
the Director, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 955 L'Enfant 
Plaza North, SW, Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20024-2135. Dr. Webb can be 
reached by Telephone: 202-653-4718 Fax: 202-653-4608, or by email at 
[email protected], or by teletype (TTY/TDD) for persons with hearing 
difficulty at 202-653-4614.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Sandra Webb, Senior Advisor, 
Office of the Director, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 955 
L'Enfant Plaza North, SW, Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20024-2135. Dr. 
Webb can be reached by Telephone: 202-653-4718 Fax: 202-653-4608, or by 
email at [email protected], or by teletype (TTY/TDD) for persons with 
hearing difficulty at 202-653-4614.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source 
of federal support for the nation's approximately 120,000 libraries and 
35,000 museums and related organizations. Our mission is to inspire 
libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and 
cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, 
and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that 
make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn 
more, visit www.imls.gov.

II. Current Actions

    Native Hawaiian grants are competitive grants available to carry 
out activities, described in 20 U.S.C. 9141, that enhance existing 
library services or implement new library services. Native Hawaiian 
Library Services grants are available to nonprofit organizations that 
primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians (as the term is defined 
in 20 U.S.C. 7517). The term ``Native Hawaiian'' refers to an 
individual who is a citizen of the United States and a descendant of 
the aboriginal people who, before 1778, occupied and exercised 
sovereignty in the area that now comprises the State of Hawaii. 
Successful Native Hawaiian grant projects should result in measureable 
changes and outcomes, such as increased understanding, interest, and 
confidence among participants. Successful Native Hawaiian grant 
projects support the activities described in 20 U.S.C. 9141, for 
example:
     Support for individuals' needs for education, lifelong 
learning, workforce development, and digital literacy skills;
     Improvement of the quality of and access to library and 
information services; and
     Enhancement of the skills of the current library workforce 
and leadership.
    This action is to renew the forms and instructions for the Notice 
of Funding Opportunities for the next three years.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: 2019-2021 IMLS Native Hawaiian Program Notice of Funding 
Opportunity.
    OMB Number: 3137-0102.
    Frequency: Once per year.
    Affected Public: Nonprofit organizations that primarily serve and 
represent Native Hawaiians.
    Number of Respondents: 7.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: 40 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 280 hours.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: n/a.
    Total Annual costs: $7933.
    Public Comments Invited: Comments submitted in response to this 
notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB's 
clearance of this information collection.
    IMLS is particularly interested in comments that help the agency 
to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
     Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the 
burden of the proposed collection of information including the validity 
of the methodology and assumptions used;
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
     Minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate 
automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection 
techniques, or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting 
electronic submissions of responses.

    Dated: April 5, 2018.
Kim Miller,
Grants Management Specialist, Office of Grant Policy and Management.
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