[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 115 (Friday, June 14, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 27703-27704]
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[FR Doc No: 2019-12519]



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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES

Institute of Museum and Library Services

2 CFR Part 3187

RIN 3137-AA26


IMLS Grant Regulations To Reflect the Museum and Library Services 
Act of 2018

AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS or Institute).

ACTION: Final rule; technical amendments.

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SUMMARY: This rule amends the IMLS grant regulations to revise the 
definition of ``museum'' to include ``tribal'' and ``cultural 
heritage.'' These amendments are necessitated by changes to the 
definition of ``museum'' in the recent reauthorization of the 
corresponding statute, namely the Museum and Library Services Act of 
2018.

DATES: This rule is effective June 14, 2019.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Calvin D. Trowbridge III, Deputy 
General Counsel, Institute of Museum and Library Services, (202) 653-
4675.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background Information

    On December 31, 2018, the Museum and Library Services Act of 2018 
(the Act) became law (Pub. L. 115-410). In addition to reauthorizing 
the Institute of Museum and Library Services (the Institute or IMLS) 
and effectuating other amendments, the Act revised the definition of 
``museum'' for subchapter III Museum Services. The revised definition 
of ``museum'' now includes ``tribal'' and ``cultural heritage.'' In 
order to align the agency's regulations with the changes to the revised 
statutory definition, this rule makes corresponding revisions to the 
definition of ``museum'' in the IMLS grant regulations in 2 CFR part 
3187.

II. Discussion of the Final Rule

A. Non-Discretionary Changes Resulting From the Museum and Library 
Services Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-410)

    To reflect the Museum and Library Services Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 
115-410) (the Act), the Institute has made changes to the definition of 
``museum'' in the IMLS grant regulations.

B. Response to Comment and Changes From Proposed Rule

    Because these amendments are made to correspond with the changes in 
the Act, there was no proposed rule; this is the final rule.

III. Regulatory Analyses

Regulatory Planning and Review (E.O. 12866)

    Under Executive Order 12866, the Institute must determine whether 
the regulatory action is ``significant'' and therefore subject to OMB 
review and the requirements of the Executive Order. The Order defines a 
``significant regulatory action'' as one that is likely to result in a 
rule that may: (1) Have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million 
or more or adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of 
the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public 
health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or 
communities; (2) create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere 
with an action taken or planned by another agency; (3) materially alter 
the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, user fees, or loan 
programs or the rights and obligations of recipients thereof; or (4) 
raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal mandates, the 
President's priorities, or the principles set forth in the Executive 
Order.
    This rule updates the Institute's grant regulations to reflect 
revisions to the definition of ``museum'' made by the Museum and 
Library Services Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-410) (the Act). The revised 
``museum'' definition is expanded to include ``tribal'' and ``cultural 
heritage.'' As such, it does not impose a compliance burden on the 
economy generally or on any person or entity. Accordingly, this rule is 
not a ``significant regulatory action'' from an economic standpoint, 
and it does not otherwise create any inconsistences or budgetary 
impacts to any other agency or Federal Program.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    Because this rule would update existing regulations, the Institute 
has determined in Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) 
review that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities because it simply makes amendments 
to reflect the Museum and Library Services Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-
410).

Paperwork Reduction Act

    This rule is exempt from the requirements of the Paperwork 
Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), since it amends existing IMLS 
grant regulations to reflect the Museum and Library Services Act of 
2018 (Pub. L. 115-410). An OMB form 83-1 is not required.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    For purposes of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 
1501-1571), this rule will not significantly or uniquely affect small 
governments and will not result in increased expenditures by State, 
local, or tribal governments, or by the private sector, of $100 million 
or more (as adjusted for inflation) in any one year.

Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA)

    This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804(2), of the Small 
Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act. This rule will not have 
an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more; a major 
increase in costs or prices; or significant adverse effects on 
competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or on 
the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based 
enterprises in domestic and export markets.

Takings (E.O. 12630)

    In accordance with Executive Order 12630, this rule does not have 
significant takings implications. No rights, property or compensation 
has been, or will be, taken. A takings implication assessment is not 
required.

Federalism (E.O. 13132)

    In accordance with Executive Order 13132, this rule does not have

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federalism implications that warrant the preparation of a federalism 
assessment.

Civil Justice Reform (E.O. 12988)

    In accordance with Executive Order 12988, the Institute has 
determined that this rule does not unduly burden the judicial system 
and meets the requirements of sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of the Order.

Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribes (E.O. 13175)

    In accordance with Executive Order 13175, the Institute has 
evaluated this rule and determined that it has no potential negative 
effects on federally recognized Indian tribes.

National Environmental Policy Act

    This rule does not constitute a major Federal action significantly 
affecting the quality of the human environment.

List of Subjects in 2 CFR Part 3187

    Federal awards, Definitions.

    For the reasons stated in the preamble and under the authority of 
20 U.S.C. 9101 et seq., the Institute of Museum and Library Services 
amends 2 CFR part 3187 as follows:

PART 3187--UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES, 
AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS

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1. The authority citation for part 3187 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 20 U.S.C. 9101-9176, 9103(h); 20 U.S.C. 80r-5; 2 CFR 
part 200.


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2. In Sec.  3187.3, amend paragraph (a) introductory text by adding ``, 
tribal,'' after ``Museum means a public'', and by adding ``, cultural 
heritage,'' after ``educational''.

    Dated: June 10, 2019.
Kim Miller,
Grants Management Specialist, Institute of Museum and Library Services.
[FR Doc. 2019-12519 Filed 6-13-19; 8:45 am]
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