[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 127 (Wednesday, July 7, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35829-35830]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-14366]


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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES

Institute of Museum and Library Services


Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request, Proposed Collection: 
2022-2024 IMLS Grants to States Program State Program Reporting (SPR) 
System Forms

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

ACTION: Submission for OMB review, comment request.

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SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Services announces the 
following information collection has been submitted to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with 
the Paperwork Reduction Act. This 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. This Notice proposes the 
clearance of the IMLS Grants to States Program State Program Reporting 
(SPR) System electronic data collection, which supports both the 
financial and performance reporting for all grantees. 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 
ADDRESSES section below on or before August 4, 2021.
    OMB is particular 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 submission of responses).

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for proposed 
information collection requests should be sent within 30 days of 
publication of this Notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find 
this particular information collection request by selecting ``Institute 
of Museum and Library Services'' under ``Currently Under Review;'' then 
check ``Only Show ICR for Public Comment'' checkbox. Once you have 
found this information collection request, select ``Comment,'' and 
enter or upload your comment and information. Alternatively, please 
mail your written comments to Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Attn.: OMB Desk Officer for Education, Office of Management 
and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, or call (202) 395-7316.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Teresa DeVoe, Associate Deputy 
Director--State Programs, Office of Library Services, State Programs, 
Institute of Museum and Library Services, 955 L'Enfant Plaza North SW, 
Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20024-2135. Ms. DeVoe can be reached by 
telephone at 202-653-4778, or by email at [email protected]. Office hours 
are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing (TTY users) 
can contact IMLS via Federal Relay at 800-877-8339.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Institute of Museum and Library Services 
(IMLS) is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 
libraries and museums. We advance, support, and empower America's 
museums, libraries, and related organizations through grant making, 
research, and policy development. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov.
    Current Actions: This Notice proposes renewal of the clearance of 
the forms and instructions for the IMLS Grants to States Program State 
Program Reporting (SPR) System electronic data collection for the next 
three years. These include State Program Reporting Requirements; State 
Program Reporting Requirements Appendices; SPR Reporting System User 
Documentation; State Financial Status Report; Quick Reference Sheet for 
State Program Report Outcomes Qs; State Legal Officer's Certification 
of Authorized Certifying Official; Internet Safety Certification for 
Applicant Public Libraries, Public Elementary and Secondary School 
Libraries, and Consortia with Public and/or Public School Libraries; 
Internet Safety Certification for a State Library

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Administrative Agency that Carries Out Services as a Public Library, 
and Assurances Provided in Support of Five-Year Plan.
    The 60-Day Notice was published in the Federal Register on April 
21, 2021 (86 FR 20743). One/No comment was received.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: 2022-2024 IMLS Grants to States Program State Program 
Reporting System Forms.
    OMB Number: 3137-0071.
    Frequency: 1 time per year.
    Affected Public: State Library Administrative Agencies (SLAAs).
    Number of Respondents: 59.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response in Hours: 47.83.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden in Hours: 2,821.97.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: n/a.
    Total Annual Costs: $86,239.40.
    Total Annual Federal Costs: $39,863.06.

    Dated: June 30, 2021.
Kim Miller,
Senior Grants Management Specialist, Institute of Museum and Library 
Services.
[FR Doc. 2021-14366 Filed 7-6-21; 8:45 am]
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