2020-27405. Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request, Proposed Collection Requests: 2022-2024 IMLS Grant Application Forms  

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    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 this assessment process, instructions, and data collections.

    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 January 13, 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).

    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.

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    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.

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    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 facilitate the administration of the IMLS application and review processes for its discretionary grants and cooperative agreements. IMLS uses standardized application forms for eligible libraries, museums, and other organizations to apply for its funding. The forms submitted for public review in this Notice are the IMLS Museum Program Information Form, the IMLS Library-Discretionary Program Information Form, and the IMLS Supplementary Form, each of which is included in one or more of the Grants.gov packages associated with IMLS grant programs.

    This action is to seek approval for the information collection for the IMLS Museum Program Information Form, the IMLS Library-Discretionary Program Information Form, and the IMLS Supplementary Form for the next three years.

    The 60-day notice for the IMLS Grant Application Forms was published in the Federal Register on October 7, 2020, (85 FR 63299-63300). No comments were received.

    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.

    Title: Grant Application Forms.

    OMB Number: 3137-0092.

    Frequency: Annual.

    Affected Public: Library and Museum grant applicants.

    Number of Respondents: 2,928.

    Estimated Average Burden per Response: 12 minutes.

    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 512 hours.

    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: n/a.

    Total Annual costs: $14,913.86.

    Total Federal Costs: $60,316.80.

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    Dated: December 9, 2020.

    Kim Miller,

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

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    [FR Doc. 2020-27405 Filed 12-11-20; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 7036-01-P

Document Information

Published:
12/14/2020
Department:
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Submission for OMB Review, comment request.
Document Number:
2020-27405
Dates:
Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section below on or before January 13, 2021.
Pages:
80823-80823 (1 pages)
PDF File:
2020-27405.Pdf