NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES 

 

Institute of Museum and Library Services 

2 CFR Ch. XXXI 

45 CFR Ch. XI 

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda 

AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services, NFAH. 

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. 

SUMMARY: Pursuant to Executive Order 12866 and the Regulatory Planning and Review Act, the 

Institute of Museum and Library Services publishes this regulatory agenda describing agency regulations 

under development or review. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy E. Weiss, General Counsel, Institute of Museum 

and Library Services, 1800 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20036; email: nweiss@imls.gov, or call (202) 

653-4640. 

 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Beginning with the fall 2007 edition, the Internet will be the basic 

means for disseminating the Unified Agenda. The complete Unified Agenda will be available online at 

www.reginfo.gov, in a format that offers users a greatly enhanced ability to obtain information from the 

Agenda database. 

 Because publication in the Federal Register is mandated for the regulatory flexibility agendas 

required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 602), Institute of Museum and Library Services’ printed 

agenda entries include only: 

(1) Rules that are in the Agency’s regulatory flexibility agenda, in accordance with the Regulatory 

Flexibility Act, because they are likely to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of 

small entities; and 

(2) Any rules that the Agency has identified for periodic review under section 610 of the Regulatory 

 Flexibility Act. 

 Printing of these entries is limited to fields that contain information required by the Regulatory 

Flexibility Act’s Agenda requirements. Additional information on these entries is available in the Unified 

Agenda published on the Internet. In addition, for fall editions of the Agenda, the entire Regulatory Plan 

will continue to be printed in the Federal Register, as in past years, including the Institute of Museum 

and Library Services’ regulatory plan. 

NAME: Nancy E. Weiss, 

General Counsel. 

 

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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES 

National Endowment for the Humanities 

45 CFR Ch. XI 

Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 

AGENCY: National Endowment for the Humanities, NFAH. 

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. 

SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601 to 612, and Executive Order 

12866, "Regulatory Planning and Review," dated September 30, 1993, the National Endowment for 

the Humanities is required to publish, semiannually, an agenda of proposed regulations that the 

Endowment has issued or expects to issue and current rules that are under agency review. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael P. McDonald, General Counsel, National 

Endowment for the Humanities, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Room 529, Washington, DC 

20506; (202) 606-8322. 

NAME: Carole M. Watson, 

Deputy Chairman, National Endowment for the Humanities.

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The 6 Regulatory Agendas

National Endowment for the Humanities - Proposed Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Privacy Act Regulations 3136-AA18

Statement for the Guidance of the Public - Organization, Procedure and Availability of Information 3136-AA31

Freedom of Information Act 3136-AA32

National Endowment for the Humanities - Completed Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Implementation of Title IX of the Education Act Amendments of 1972 3136-AA14

Freedom of Information Act Regulations 3136-AA27

Institute of Museum and Library Services - Long-term Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Testimony by IMLS Employees Relating to Agency Information and Production of Records in Legal Proceedings 3137-AA20

National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities (ARTS) 

National Endowment for the Humanities ( NEH ) RIN: 3136-AA18

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Title: Privacy Act Regulations

Abstract: This regulation will amend the current Privacy Act regulations to update the agency's system of records and to

perform a general review and updating of the Privacy regulations.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 45 CFR 1115 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552(a)(F)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 04/00/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Agency Contact: Michelle Ghim 

Attorney Advisor

National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities

National Endowment for the Humanities

1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Room 529

Washington , DC 20506 

Phone: 202 606-8322

FAX: 202-606-8600

E-Mail: mghim@neh.gov

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National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities (ARTS) 

National Endowment for the Humanities ( NEH ) RIN: 3136-AA31

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Title: Statement for the Guidance of the Public - Organization, Procedure and Availability of Information

Abstract: The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) proposes to revise 45 CFR part 1100, which contains the NEH's

joint Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regulations with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Institute of Museum and

Library Services. The proposed revisions will remove any reference to the NEH and the Federal Council on the Arts and the

Humanities (FCAH), an agency for which the NEH provides legal counsel, as the NEH will be issuing separate FOIA regulations

for itself and the FCAH in 45 CFR part 1171.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 45 CFR 1100 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/00/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related Agencies: Joint : NEA; Joint : IMLS

Agency Contact: Michelle Ghim 

Attorney Advisor

National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities

National Endowment for the Humanities

1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Room 529

Washington , DC 20506 

Phone: 202 606-8322

FAX: 202-606-8600

E-Mail: mghim@neh.gov

National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities (ARTS) 

National Endowment for the Humanities ( NEH ) RIN: 3136-AA32

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Title: Freedom of Information Act

Abstract: The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) proposes to unilaterally rescind its joint Freedom of Information

Act Regulations with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, currently located in

45 CFR part 1100, and issue its own separate FOIA regulations. The new regulations will provide the NEH's proposed

procedures for disclosure of records, as required by the FOIA, 5 U.S.C. 552, as amended. These regulations will also provide

the procedures for disclosing records of the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities, an agency for which the NEH

provides legal counsel. The proposed regulations will incorporate the changes brought by the amendments to the FOIA under

the OPEN Government Act of 2007, Public Law 110-175, 121 Stat. 2524 and reflect developments in FOIA case law.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 45 CFR 1171 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 01/00/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Michelle Ghim 

Attorney Advisor

National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities

National Endowment for the Humanities

1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Room 529

Washington , DC 20506 

Phone: 202 606-8322

FAX: 202-606-8600

E-Mail: mghim@neh.gov

National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities (ARTS) 

National Endowment for the Humanities ( NEH ) RIN: 3136-AA14

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Title: Implementation of Title IX of the Education Act Amendments of 1972

Abstract: The proposed regulation implements title IX of the Education Act Amendments of 1972, which prohibit discrimination

or denial of benefits on the basis of sex under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 45 CFR 1171 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1681

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/29/1999 64 FR 58568 

NPRM Comment Period End 12/28/1999 

Withdrawn 10/24/2011 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Agency Contact: Michelle Ghim 

Attorney Advisor

National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities

National Endowment for the Humanities

1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Room 529

Washington , DC 20506 

Phone: 202 606-8322

FAX: 202-606-8600

E-Mail: mghim@neh.gov

National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities (ARTS) 

National Endowment for the Humanities ( NEH ) RIN: 3136-AA27

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Title: Freedom of Information Act Regulations

Abstract: This regulation will amend the current Freedom of Information Act regulations to implement the OPEN Government

Act of 2007, and Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 1996.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

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Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 45 CFR 1100.5 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Withdrawn 09/01/2011 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related Agencies: Joint : NEA; Joint : IMLS

Agency Contact: Michelle Ghim 

Attorney Advisor

National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities

National Endowment for the Humanities

1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Room 529

Washington , DC 20506 

Phone: 202 606-8322

FAX: 202-606-8600

E-Mail: mghim@neh.gov

National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities (ARTS) 

Institute of Museum and Library Services ( IMLS ) RIN: 3137-AA20

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Title: Testimony by IMLS Employees Relating to Agency Information and Production of Records in Legal Proceedings

Abstract: The proposed regulation is intended to establish procedures governing the testimony and production of records by

Institute personnel in proceedings in which the Institute is not a party. It is intended to promote efficiency, minimize the

possibility of involving the Institute in issues not related to its functions, maintain the Institute's impartiality among litigants, and

protect sensitive information and the deliberative process.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State; Tribal

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Calvin Durand Trowbridge III

Deputy General Counsel

National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities

Institute of Museum and Library Services

9th Floor 1800 M Street NW.

Washington , DC 20036 

Phone: 202 653-4675

TDD Phone: 202 653-4614

FAX: 202 653-4610

E-Mail: ctrowbridge@imls.gov

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