[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 113 (Tuesday, June 12, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27351-27352]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-12526]


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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: 
IMLS 2019-2021 Museum Grants for African American Culture Program/
Native American Native Hawaiian Program Notice of Funding Opportunity

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 instructions for the IMLS Museum Grants for African 
American Culture Program/Native American Native Hawaiian Program Notice 
of Funding Opportunity.
    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 FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section below on or before July 11, 2018.
    OMB is particularly interested in comments that help the agency to:
    <bullet> 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;
    <bullet> 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;
    <bullet> Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
    <bullet> 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: 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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a4d7d3c1c6c6e4cdc9c8d78ac3cbd2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7a090d1f18183a13171609541d150c">[email protected]</span></a>, or by teletype (TTY/TDD) for persons with 
hearing difficulty at 202-653-4614.

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 transform the lives of individuals and communities. To 
learn more, visit www.imls.gov.
    Current Actions: The goals of Museums Grants for African American 
History and Culture (AAHC) are to support projects that improve the 
operations, care of collections, and development of professional 
management at African American museums. The goal of Native American/
Native Hawaiian Museum Services

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(NANH) grants is to support Indian tribes and organizations that 
primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians. They are intended to 
provide opportunities to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge 
through strengthened activities in areas such as exhibitions, 
educational services and programming, professional development, and 
collections stewardship. This action is to renew the forms and 
instructions for the Notice of Funding Opportunities for the next three 
years.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: 2019-2021 IMLS Museum Grants for African American Culture 
Program/Native American Native Hawaiian Program Notice of Funding 
Opportunity.
    OMB Number: 3137-0095.
    Frequency: Once per year.
    Affected Public: Museum organization applicants.
    Number of Respondents: 75.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: 35 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 2,625 hours.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: n/a.
    Total Annual Costs: $59,613.75.

    Dated: June 6, 2018.
Kim Miller,
Grants Management Specialist, Office of Grants Policy and Management.
[FR Doc. 2018-12526 Filed 6-11-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 7036-01-P


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