[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 88 (Monday, May 6, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37265-37266]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-09772]


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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: 
National Medal for Museum and Library Service Nomination Form

AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Foundation 
on 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 web-based National Medal for Museum and Library 
Service Nomination Form.
    A copy of the proposed information collection request can be 
obtained by contacting the individual listed below in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the 
ADDRESSES section below on or before June 06, 2024.
    OMB 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

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     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: Katherine Maas, Chief of Staff, 
Institute of Museum and Library Services, 955 L'Enfant Plaza North SW, 
Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20024-2135. Ms. Maas can be reached by 
telephone at 202-653-4798, 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 at 202-207-7858 via 711 for TTY-Based 
Telecommunications Relay Service.

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: The purpose of this collection is to administer 
the IMLS process by which organizations nominated for the National 
Medal for Museum and Library Service submit administrative information 
about their organizations, communities, and programs. IMLS uses a 
standardized electronic form to collect this information from museums 
and libraries when they submit their nominations. The National Medal 
for Museum and Library Service is the nation's highest honor for 
institutions that make significant and exceptional contributions to 
their communities. Since 1994, IMLS has presented the award to 
institutions that demonstrate extraordinary and innovative approaches 
to community service. In addition to the Medal, IMLS may provide a 
monetary award. This action is to renew the content, form, and 
instructions for the next three years. The 60-Day Notice was published 
in the Federal Register on March 4, 2024 (89 FR 15617, Document Number 
2024-04451). The agency received and responded to one comment in 
response to this Notice.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title of Collection: National Medal for Museum and Library Service 
Nomination Form.
    OMB Control Number: 3137-0097.
    Agency Number: 3137.
    Affected Public: Library and Museum applicants.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 175.
    Frequency of Response: Once per year.
    Average Hours per Response: 9.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 1,575.
    Total Annual Cost Burden: $50,225.
    Total Annual Federal Costs: $8,024.

    Dated: May 1, 2024.
Suzanne Mbollo,
Grants Management Specialist, Institute of Museum and Library Services.
[FR Doc. 2024-09772 Filed 5-3-24; 8:45 am]
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