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###### National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities

###### Institute of Museum and Library Services

# AGENCY:

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

# ACTION:

Submission for OMB review, comment request.

# 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 proposed survey to collect information related to the current program, services and operations needs and activities of USA-based indigenous cultural institutions of tribal archives, libraries, and museums.

                        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:

Comments must be submitted to the office listed in the Contact section below on or before January 21, 2019.

# ADDRESSES:

                        Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,                         *Attn.:*                         OMB Desk Officer for Education, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, (202) 395-7316.                    

# FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

                        Dr. Sandra Webb, Director of Grant Policy and Management, 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                         *swebb@imls.gov,*                         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 libraries and museums. We advance, support, and empower America's museums, libraries, and related organizations through grant making, research, and policy development. Our vision is a nation where museums and libraries work together to transform the lives of individuals and communities. To learn more, visit                     *www.imls.gov.*

## II. Current Actions

The purpose of the Needs Assessment of Programs, Services, and Operations of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums is to gather information related to this group's current activities, challenges, and unmet needs. The data will be collected through an on line survey. Information gathered will provide insights for tribal governments, tribal institutions and the public. A full report of the findings and recommendations will be published by the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums (ATALM). The study is funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

*Agency:*                     Institute of Museum and Library Services.                

*Title:*                     A Needs Assessment of Programs, Services, and Operations of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums.                

*OMB Number:*                     3137-TBD.                

*Frequency:*                     Once per year.                

*Affected Public:*                     The target population is tribal archive, library, and museum centers, as well as leaders of tribal communities without cultural programs.                

*Number of Respondents:*                     400.                

*Estimated Average Burden per Response:*                     30 minutes.                          ( print page 67365)    

*Estimated Total Annual Burden:*                     200 hours.                

*Total Annualized capital/startup costs:*                     n/a.                

*Total Annual costs:*                     $5,546.                

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
    - 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).                

Dated: December 18, 2018.

Kim Miller,

Grants Management Specialist, Office of Grants Policy and Management.

[FR Doc. 2018-27652 Filed 12-27-18; 8:45 am]

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