[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 219 (Monday, November 13, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 67782]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-28903]


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NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES


Agency Information Collections Activities; Submission for OMB 
Review, Comment Request; Generic Clearance for Grant Applications, 
Guidelines and Reporting Forms

AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services.

ACTION: Notice of Requests for Extension of Information Collection 
Approvals

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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 for review and approval in accordance with the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). 
Currently, the Institute of Museum and Library Services is soliciting 
comment concerning extending collection entitled, Generic Clearance for 
Grant Applications, Guidelines and Reporting forms. A copy of this 
proposed form, with applicable supporting documentation, may be 
obtained by calling the Institute of Museum and Library Services, 
Director of Public and Legislative Affairs, Mamie Bittner at (202) 606-
8339. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf 
(TTY/TDD) may call (202) 606-8636.

DATES: Comments must be received by December 13, 2000. The OMB is 
particularly interested in comments which:
    <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: Send comments to: Mamie Bittner, Director of Legislative and 
Public Affairs, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1100 
Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 510, Washington, DC 20506.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    Public Law 104-208 enacted on September 30, 1996 contains the 
former Museum Services Act and the Library Services and Technology Act, 
a reauthorization. Public Law 104-208 authorizes the Director of the 
Institute of Museum and Library Services to make grants to improve 
museum and library service throughout the United States.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: Application Guidelines, Interim and Final Performance 
Reports.
    OMB Number: 3137-0029.
    Agency Number: 3137.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Affected Public: State Library Administrative Agencies, museums, 
libraries.
    Number of Respondents: 2,664.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 1-40 hours (see chart).
    Total Burden Hours: 36,432.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total Annual Costs: 0.

CONTACT: 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.

Mamie Bittner,
Director Public and Legislative Affairs.

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                                                     Burden   Number of
               Title of publication                  hours   respondents
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Museum Assessment Program Grant and Application           4        180
 Guidelines.......................................
Conservation Assessment Program Grant and                 4        208
 Application Guidelines...........................
Conservation Project (CP) Grant Application and           9        210
 guidelines.......................................
CP Interim Performance Report.....................        1         68
CP Final Performance Report.......................        1         68
General Operation Support Grant Application and          18        823
 Guidelines.......................................
GOS final Performance Report......................        1        202
National Leadership Grant Application and                40        277
 Guidelines for Museums and Libraries.............
National Leadership Grant for Museums and                 1         50
 Libraries Interim Report.........................
National Leadership Grant for Museums and                 2         50
 Libraries Final Report...........................
State Grants Annual Report........................       18         56
Native American Library Services Application and         14        400
 guidelines.......................................
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