Proposed Collection, Submission for OMB Review, Generic Clearance to Collect Data to Evaluate IMLS Programs, Trends in IMLS Grants, and Customer Satisfaction, 54466 [E7-18927]
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Proposed Collection, Submission for
OMB Review, Generic Clearance to
Collect Data to Evaluate IMLS
Programs, Trends in IMLS Grants, and
Customer Satisfaction
Institute of Museum and
Library Services, NFAH.
ACTION: Notice.
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AGENCY:
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 addressee section of this notice.
DATES: Written comments must be
submitted to the office listed in the
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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 9108 of the
Act supports IMLS’s 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.
This proposed generic clearance is
essential to IMLS’s ability to improve
services, measure progress in achieving
the goals articulated in the agency’s
strategic plan, understand trends in
museum and library service, and in
general be fully responsive to federal
accountability requirements.
Abstract: This generic clearance will
enable IMLS to collect evaluative and
customer satisfaction data from
applicants, grantees and participants in
IMLS programs. IMLS intends to carry
out the information collections in Fiscal
Years 2008–2010 at a rate of nine (9)
each year.
Current Actions: This notice proposes
clearance of the Generic Clearance to
Collect Data to Evaluate IMLS Programs,
Trends in IMLS Grants, and Customer
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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ARTS AND HUMANITIES
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contact section below on or before
October 25, 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;
• 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: Dr. Mary Downs, Research
Officer, Institute of Museum and Library
Services, 1800 M Street, NW., 9th Floor,
Washington, DC. Dr. Downs can be
reached by telephone: 202–653–4682;
fax: 202–653–8625; or e-mail:
mdowns@imls.gov.
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Satisfaction. The 60-day Notice for this
proposed generic clearance was
published in the Federal Register on
June 14, 2007 (FR Vol. 72, no. 114, pgs.
32920–32921.) No comments were
received.
OMB Number: n/a.
Agency Number: 3137.
Affected Public: Federal, state and
local governments, public libraries, state
library agencies, museums & archives,
and related professional and service
organizations.
Number of Respondents: 13,724.
Frequency: One time each for each
survey.
Burden hours per respondent: 20
minutes; Total burden hours: 2,820.32.
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: September 20, 2007.
Barbara G. Smith,
E-Projects Officer, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Proposed Collection, Submission for OMB Review, Generic Clearance
to Collect Data to Evaluate IMLS Programs, Trends in IMLS Grants, and
Customer Satisfaction
AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services, NFAH.
ACTION: Notice.
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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 (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 addressee
section of this notice.
DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the
contact section below on or before October 25, 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;
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: Dr. Mary Downs, Research Officer, Institute of Museum and
Library Services, 1800 M Street, NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC. Dr.
Downs can be reached by telephone: 202-653-4682; fax: 202-653-8625; or
e-mail: mdowns@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 9108 of the
Act supports IMLS's 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.
This proposed generic clearance is essential to IMLS's ability to
improve services, measure progress in achieving the goals articulated
in the agency's strategic plan, understand trends in museum and library
service, and in general be fully responsive to federal accountability
requirements.
Abstract: This generic clearance will enable IMLS to collect
evaluative and customer satisfaction data from applicants, grantees and
participants in IMLS programs. IMLS intends to carry out the
information collections in Fiscal Years 2008-2010 at a rate of nine (9)
each year.
Current Actions: This notice proposes clearance of the Generic
Clearance to Collect Data to Evaluate IMLS Programs, Trends in IMLS
Grants, and Customer Satisfaction. The 60-day Notice for this proposed
generic clearance was published in the Federal Register on June 14,
2007 (FR Vol. 72, no. 114, pgs. 32920-32921.) No comments were
received.
OMB Number: n/a.
Agency Number: 3137.
Affected Public: Federal, state and local governments, public
libraries, state library agencies, museums & archives, and related
professional and service organizations.
Number of Respondents: 13,724.
Frequency: One time each for each survey.
Burden hours per respondent: 20 minutes; Total burden hours:
2,820.32.
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: September 20, 2007.
Barbara G. Smith,
E-Projects Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E7-18927 Filed 9-24-07; 8:45 am]
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