Institute of Museum and Library Services; Notice: Proposed Collection, Submission for OMB Review, State Library Agencies Survey, 35072-35073 [E7-12334]

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• National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities
• National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities

[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 122 (Tuesday, June 26, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35072-35073]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-12334]


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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES


 Institute of Museum and Library Services; Notice: Proposed 
Collection, Submission for OMB Review, State Library Agencies Survey

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 of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 
35). 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.
    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 
contact section below on or before July 26, 2007.
    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;

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     Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the 
burden of the proposed collocation 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 submissions of responses.

ADDRESSES: Barbara G. Smith, E-Projects Officer, Institute of Museum 
and Library Services, 1800 M Street, NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC. 
Ms. Smith can be reached by telephone: 202-653-4688; fax: 202-653-8625; 
or e-mail: bsmith@imls.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Institute of Museum and Library Services 
is an independent Federal grant-making agency authorized by the Museum 
and Library Services Act, 20 U.S.C. 9101, et seq. Section 210 of the 
Act supports IMLS' data collection and analysis role. 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 State Library Agencies Survey, conducted by the U.S. Department 
of Education, has OMB clearance number 1850-0705; it expires 7/31/2008.
    Plans are underway for the transfer of the State Library Agencies 
Survey from the Dept. of Education to the Institute of Museum and 
Library Services beginning with Fiscal Year 2008. The responsibility 
for this data collection, and for the clearance process, will be 
transferred entirely to IMLS, provided funds are appropriated to the 
agency for this purpose in FY 2008.
    Abstract: State Library Agencies are the official agencies of each 
state charged by state law with the extension and development of public 
library services throughout each state. The purpose of the State 
Library Agencies Survey is to provide state and federal policymakers 
with information about State Library Agencies, including their 
governance, allied operations, developmental services to libraries and 
library systems, support of electronic information networks and 
resources, number and types of outlets, and direct services to the 
public.
    Current Actions: This notice proposes clearance of the State 
Library Agencies Survey. The 60-day Notice for the ``State Library 
Agencies Survey'' was published in the Federal Register on February 5, 
2007 (FR vol. 72, no. 23, pgs 5302-5303.) One comment was received.
    OMB Number: n/a.
    Agency Number: 3137.
    Affected Public: Federal, state and local governments, state 
library agencies, libraries, general public.
    Number of Respondents: 51.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Burden hours per respondent: 21.
    Total burden hours: 1071.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments should be sent to the 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.

    Dated: June 21, 2007.
Barbara G. Smith,
E-Projects Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
 [FR Doc. E7-12334 Filed 6-25-07; 8:45 am]
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