Committee Management Renewal, 19904 [06-3657]

Download as PDF 19904 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 74 / Tuesday, April 18, 2006 / Notices Background The Institute of Museum and Library Services is an independent Federal grant-making agency authorized by the Museum and Library Services Act, Public Law 104–208, as amended. The IMLS provides a variety of grant programs to assist the nation’s museums and libraries in improving their operations and enhancing their services to the public. Museums and libraries of all sizes and types may receive support from IMLS programs. The Museum and Library Services Act, 20 U.S.C. Section 9101, et seq. authorizes the Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services to make grants to museums and other entities as the Director considers appropriate. In addition, the National Museum of African American History and Culture Act (the ‘‘Act’’) authorizes the Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services to establish grant and scholarship programs to improve operations, care of collections, and development of professional management of African American museums throughout the country, and to establish grant programs with the purpose of providing internship and fellowship opportunities at African American Museums. See, generally, 20 U.S.C. Section 80r–5(b). The Institute’s new Program is developed pursuant to the provisions of this Act. hsrobinson on PROD1PC68 with NOTICES I. The National Museum of African American History and Culture Act Authorizes the Institute To Develop, Among Other Things, the Following (A) A grant program with the purpose of improving operations, care of collections, and development of professional management at African American museums; (B) A grant program with the purpose of providing internship and fellowship opportunities at African American museums. 20 U.S.C. 80r–5(b). Pursuant to this authority, IMLS proposes the program of grants to support and enhance African American museums throughout the country. IMLS received comments that the program guidelines support the current needs of the African American museum community and also reflect the needs of museums generally. IMLS was urged to monitor the program’s implementation to measure systematic change and to consider the program as a test bed to develop approaches appropriate to improving operations within other museum communities. IMLS agrees that the program has the potential to effect systematic change and will plan VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:03 Apr 17, 2006 Jkt 208001 effective monitoring and evaluation strategies. IMLS received questions about the eligibility criteria. IMLS has revised the criteria to clarify eligibility status. The need for technical assistance, particularly for the smaller museums, was noted. IMLS agrees and will extend to this program the types of technical assistance provided to potential applicants in other IMLS programs. Dated: April 12, 2006. Susanne Bolton, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 06–3657 Filed 4–17–06; 8:45 am] II. Current Actions TIME AND PLACE: To administer this program of grants, IMLS must develop application guidelines. Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services. Title: Museum Grants for African American History and Culture Program Guidelines. OMB Number: None. Agency Number: 3137. Frequency: Annually. Affected Public: Museums. Number of Respondents: 50. Estimated Time per Respondent: 35 hours. Total Burden Hours: 750. Total Annualized capital/startup costs: $0. Total Annual Costs: $32,900. 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. 2006. Dated: April 12, 2006. Rebecca Danvers, Director Research and Technology. [FR Doc. 06–3653 Filed 4–17–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–M NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD Sunshine Act Meetings Tuesday, April 25, NTSB Conference Center, 429 L’Enfant Plaza, SW., Washington, DC 20594. STATUS: The one item is open to the public. PLACE: Matter To Be Considered 7752A: Safety Board—Report on the Treatment of Safety—Critical Systems in Transport Airplanes. News Media Contact: Ted Lopatkiewicz. Telephone: (202) 314– 6100. Individuals requesting specific accommodations should contact Chris Bisett at (202) 314–6305 by Friday, April 21, 2006. The public may view the meeting via a live or archived Webcast by accessing a link under ‘‘News & Events’’ on the NTSB home page at https:// www.ntsb.gov. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Vicky D’Onofrio, (202) 314–6410. Dated: April 14, 2006. Vicky D’Onofrio, Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 06–3748 Filed 4–14–06; 2:26 am] BILLING CODE 7533–01–M BILLING CODE 7036–01–M NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Committee Management Renewal The NSF management officials having responsibility for the Advisory Committee for Environmental Research and Education (#9487) have determined that renewing this group for another two years is necessary and in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed upon the Director, National Science foundation by 42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq. This determination follows consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration. Authority for this Committee will expire on April 19, 2006, unless they are renewed. 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 18, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 19904]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-3657]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Committee Management Renewal

    The NSF management officials having responsibility for the Advisory 
Committee for Environmental Research and Education (9487) have 
determined that renewing this group for another two years is necessary 
and in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties 
imposed upon the Director, National Science foundation by 42 U.S.C. 
1861 et seq. This determination follows consultation with the Committee 
Management Secretariat, General Services Administration.
    Authority for this Committee will expire on April 19, 2006, unless 
they are renewed. For more information contact Susanne Bolton at (703) 
292-7488.

    Dated: April 12, 2006.
Susanne Bolton,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 06-3657 Filed 4-17-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7555-01-M
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