Institute of Museum and Library Services; Notice: Proposed Information Collection, Submission for OMB Review, Analysis of Trends in Institute of Museum and Library Services Grants to States, 11446-11447 [E8-3950]

Download as PDF 11446 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 42 / Monday, March 3, 2008 / Notices rmajette on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES records regardless of the recordkeeping medium. The records consist of Privacy Act reports files. Paper recordkeeping copies of these files were previously approved for disposal. Also included are annual reports, for which paper recordkeeping copies previously were approved as permanent. 18. Environmental Protection Agency, Inspector General (N1–412–07–70, 10 items, 8 temporary items). This schedule authorizes the agency to apply existing disposition instructions to records regardless of the recordkeeping medium. The records include hotline files, management assessment reviews and program evaluations, audit case files, suspension and debarment files, and investigative case files (exclusive of those that are unusually significant). Paper recordkeeping copies of these files were previously authorized for disposal. Also included are semiannual reports, for which paper recordkeeping copies previously were approved as permanent. 19. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Pesticides Programs (N1–412– 07–50, 14 items, 14 temporary items). This schedule authorizes the agency to apply existing disposition instructions to records regardless of recordkeeping medium. The records include reregistration case files and other documentation that supports or is ancillary to the registration of pesticides, including chemical reviews, laboratory test reports, novel microbial pesticide files, emergency exemption jackets, and other administrative files. Paper recordkeeping copies of these files were previously approved for disposal. 20. National Archives and Records Administration, Office of Administration (N1–64–08–6, 4 items, 4 temporary items). Master files of the Physical Access Control System, which maintains data for identity verification and access control activity in compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12. This schedule requests an exception to the applicable General Records Schedule for access control files. Dated: February 25, 2008. Michael J. Kurtz, Assistant Archivist for Records Services— Washington, DC. [FR Doc. E8–4006 Filed 2–29–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7515–01–P NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES Institute of Museum and Library Services; Notice: Proposed Information Collection, Submission for OMB Review, Analysis of Trends in Institute of Museum and Library Services Grants to States 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 April 2, 2008. 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: Lesley Langa, Research Specialist, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M Street, NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC. Ms. Langa can be reached by telephone: 202–653– 4760; fax: 202–653–4600; or e-mail: llanga@imls.gov. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is an independent Federal SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:33 Feb 29, 2008 Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 grant-making agency authorized by the Museum and Library Services Act, 20 U.S.C. 9101, et seq. Section 9108 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. This proposed generic clearance is essential to IMLS’ 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: The purpose of this study is to gather and analyze original data to: (1) Better understand achievements, uses, impacts, and remaining needs for its program of annual formula-based library Grants to States from approximately 2003–2007; (2) Relate services provided through Grants to States to all library services provided by the State Library Administrative Agencies in this period and understand the contribution of Grants to States to stimulating funding for library services; (3) Relate these services to library services and trends in general in this period; and (4) Better understand the function and impact of the program in the national context of library services. Current Actions This notice proposes clearance of the Proposed Information Collection: Analysis of Trends in Institute of Museum and Library Services Grants to States. The 60-day Notice for this proposed generic clearance was published in the Federal Register on December 19, 2007 (FR vol. 72, no. 243, pgs. 71972–71973.) No comments were received. OMB Number: Not available. Agency Number: 3137. Affected Public: Libraries, State Library Administrative agencies. Number of Respondents: 52. Frequency: One time. Burden Hours per Respondent: 30 minutes. Total burden hours: 26 hours. 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. E:\FR\FM\03MRN1.SGM 03MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 42 / Monday, March 3, 2008 / Notices Dated: February 25, 2008 Mamie Bittner, Deputy Director. [FR Doc. E8–3950 Filed 2–29–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7036–01–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). ACTION: Notice of pending NRC action to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and solicitation of public comment. rmajette on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The NRC is preparing a submittal to OMB for review of continued approval of information collections under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Information pertaining to the requirement to be submitted: 1. The title of the information collection: 10 CFR part 100, ‘‘Reactor Site Criteria.’’ 2. Current OMB approval number: 3150–0093. 3. How often the collection is required: As necessary in order for the NRC to assess the adequacy of proposed seismic design bases and the design bases for other site hazards for nuclear power and test reactors constructed and licensed in accordance with 10 CFR parts 50 and 52 and the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended. 4. Who is required or asked to report: Applicants and licensees for nuclear power and test reactors. 5. The number of annual respondents: Approximately 9. 6. The number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement or request per applicant: 657,000 (73,000 hours per applicant). 7. Abstract: 10 CFR part 100, ‘‘Reactor Site Criteria,’’ establishes approval requirements for proposed sites for the purpose of constructing and operating stationary power and testing reactors pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR parts 50 or 52. These reactors are required to be sited, designed, constructed and maintained to withstand geologic hazards, such as faulting, seismic hazards, and the maximum credible earthquake, to protect the health and safety of the public and the environment. Nonseismic siting criteria must also be evaluated. Non-seismic siting criteria VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:33 Feb 29, 2008 Jkt 214001 include such factors as population density, the proximity of man-related hazards, and site atmospheric dispersion characteristics. NRC uses the information required by 10 CFR part 100 to evaluate whether natural phenomena and potential man-made hazards will be appropriately accounted for in the design of nuclear power and test reactors. Submit, by May 2, 2008, comments that address the following questions: 1. Is the proposed collection of information necessary for the NRC to properly perform its functions? Does the information have practical utility? 2. Is the burden estimate accurate? 3. Is there a way to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected? 4. How can the burden of the information collection be minimized, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology? A copy of the draft supporting statement may be viewed free of charge at the NRC Public Document Room, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Room O–1 F21, Rockville, MD 20852. OMB clearance requests are available at the NRC worldwide Web site: https://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/ doc-comment/omb/. The document will be available on the NRC home page site for 60 days after the signature date of this notice. Comments and questions about the information collection requirements may be directed to the NRC Clearance Officer, Margaret A. Janney (T–5 F52), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555–0001, by telephone at 301–415–7245, or by e-mail to INFOCOLLECTS@NRC.GOV. Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 26th day of February 2008. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Gregory Trussell, Acting NRC Clearance Officer, Office of Information Services. [FR Doc. E8–4019 Filed 2–29–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). ACTION: Notice of pending NRC action to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and solicitation of public comment. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11447 SUMMARY: The NRC is preparing a submittal to OMB for review of continued approval of information collections under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Information pertaining to the requirement to be submitted: 1. The title of the information collection: NRC Form 445, ‘‘Request For Approval of Official Foreign Travel.’’ 2. Current OMB approval number: 3150–0193. 3. How often the collection is required: On occasion. 4. Who is required or asked to report: Non-Federal consultants, contractors and NRC invited travelers (i.e., non-NRC employees). 5. The number of annual respondents: 120. 6. The number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement or request: 120 hours (1 hour per response). 7. Abstract: Form 445, ‘‘Request for Approval of Foreign Travel,’’ is supplied by consultants, contractors, and NRC invited travelers who must travel to foreign countries in the course of conducting business for the NRC. In accordance with 48 CFR part 20, ‘‘NRC Acquisition Regulation,’’ contractors traveling to foreign countries are required to complete this form. The information requested includes the name of the Office Director/Regional Administrator or Chairman (as appropriate); the traveler’s identifying information; the purpose of travel; a listing of the trip coordinators, other NRC travelers and contractors attending the same meeting; and a proposed itinerary. Submit, by May 2, 2008, comments that address the following questions: 1. Is the proposed collection of information necessary for the NRC to properly perform its functions? Does the information have practical utility? 2. Is the burden estimate accurate? 3. Is there a way to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected? 4. How can the burden of the information collection be minimized, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology? A copy of the draft supporting statement may be viewed free of charge at the NRC Public Document Room, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Room O–1 F21, Rockville, MD 20852. OMB clearance requests are available at the NRC worldwide Web site: https://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/ doc-comment/omb/. The document will be available on the NRC E:\FR\FM\03MRN1.SGM 03MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 42 (Monday, March 3, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11446-11447]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-3950]


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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES


Institute of Museum and Library Services; Notice: Proposed 
Information Collection, Submission for OMB Review, Analysis of Trends 
in Institute of Museum and Library Services Grants to States

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 April 2, 2008.
    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: Lesley Langa, Research Specialist, Institute of Museum and 
Library Services, 1800 M Street, NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC. Ms. 
Langa can be reached by telephone: 202-653-4760; fax: 202-653-4600; or 
e-mail: llanga@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 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.
    This proposed generic clearance is essential to IMLS' 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: The purpose of this study is to gather and analyze 
original data to:
    (1) Better understand achievements, uses, impacts, and remaining 
needs for its program of annual formula-based library Grants to States 
from approximately 2003-2007;
    (2) Relate services provided through Grants to States to all 
library services provided by the State Library Administrative Agencies 
in this period and understand the contribution of Grants to States to 
stimulating funding for library services;
    (3) Relate these services to library services and trends in general 
in this period; and
    (4) Better understand the function and impact of the program in the 
national context of library services.

Current Actions

    This notice proposes clearance of the Proposed Information 
Collection: Analysis of Trends in Institute of Museum and Library 
Services Grants to States. The 60-day Notice for this proposed generic 
clearance was published in the Federal Register on December 19, 2007 
(FR vol. 72, no. 243, pgs. 71972-71973.) No comments were received.
    OMB Number: Not available.
    Agency Number: 3137.
    Affected Public: Libraries, State Library Administrative agencies.
    Number of Respondents: 52.
    Frequency: One time.
    Burden Hours per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Total burden hours: 26 hours.

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.


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    Dated: February 25, 2008
Mamie Bittner,
Deputy Director.
 [FR Doc. E8-3950 Filed 2-29-08; 8:45 am]
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