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[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 23 (Tuesday, February 4, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 5254]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-2670]

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NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES

Institute of Museum and Library Services; Submission for OMB 
Review, Comment Request

January 24, 1997.
SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Services has submitted the 
following public information collection request (ICR) to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB for review and approval in accordance with 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (P.L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 
35). A copy of this ICR with applicable supporting documentation may be 
obtained by calling the Institute of Museum and Library Services, 
Director of Public and Legislative Affairs, Mamie Bittner (202) 606-
8536. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf 
(TTY/TDD) may call (202) 606-8636 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. 
Eastern time, Monday through Friday.

COMMENTS: Comments must be on or before March 6, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Attn.: OMB Desk Officer for the Institute of Museum 
and Library Services, NEOB, Washington, DC 20503, (202) 395-7316.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OMB is particularly interested in 
comments which:
     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 submissions of responses.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: Final Financial Status Report.
    OMB Number: 3137-0025.
    Agency Number: 3137.
    Frequency: Once.
    Affected Public: Parties affected by this information collection 
are museums that have received grants from the Institute of Museum and 
Library Services.
    Number of Respondents: 624.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 1 hour.
    Total Burden Hours: 624.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total Annual Costs: 0.
    Description: This form is an abbreviated version of the OMB SF 269 
(Financial Status Report). It is needed for use of museums unfamiliar 
with federal government requirements. Only the information required by 
IMLS is requested on this form.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dr. Rebecca Danvers, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1100 
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20506, telephone (202) 606-
8539.

    Dated: January 24, 1997.
Diane Frankel,
Director.
[FR Doc. 97-2670 Filed 2-3-97; 8:45 am]
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