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###### National Foundation for the Arts and the Humanities

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

# AGENCY:

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

# ACTION:

Submission for OMB review, comment request.

# SUMMARY:

                        The Institute of Museum and Library Services announces that 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. The purpose of this Notice is to solicit comments about the web form used by IMLS awardees to request advance or reimbursement payments. 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                         **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT**                         section below on or before February 10, 2021.                    

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).                    

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# 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 or mail 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:

                        Connie Bodner, Ph.D., Director of Grants Policy and Management, Office of Grants Policy and Management, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 955 L'Enfant Plaza North SW, Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20024-2135. Dr. Bodner can be reached by telephone at 202-653-4636 or by email at                         *cbodner@imls.gov.*                         Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.                    

# SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

                    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 work together to transform the lives of individuals and communities. To learn more, visit                     *www.imls.gov.*

*Current Actions:*                     The purpose of this collection is to administer the IMLS process by which IMLS awardees request advance or reimbursement payments. The proposed form will be embedded in the electronic grants management system that the agency uses to monitor and service all active awards during the period of performance and through closeout.                

                    The 60-day notice for the IMLS Grant Application Forms was published in the                     **Federal Register**                     on October 22, 2020, (85 FR 67379). No comments were received.                

*Agency:*                     Institute of Museum and Library Services.                

*Title:*                     Request for Advance or Reimbursement Web Form.                

*OMB Number:*                     3137-NEW.                

*Frequency:*                     Annual.                

*Affected Public:*                     Library and Museum funding awardees.                

*Number of Respondents:*                     5,000.                

*Average Minutes per Response:*                     60 minutes.                

*Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours:*                     5,000.                

*Cost Burden (dollars):*                     $145,500.00.                

*Total Federal Costs:*                     $43,750.00.                

Dated: January 8, 2021.

Kim Miller,

Senior Grants Management Specialist, Institute of Museum and Library Services.

[FR Doc. 2021-00586 Filed 1-13-21; 8:45 am]

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