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Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 152 / Wednesday, August 6, 2008 / Notices
Titles: Notice of Final Payment or
Suspension of Compensation Benefits.
OMB Number: 1215–0024.
Agency Numbers: LS–208.
Affected Public: Business or other
for-profit.
Total Respondents: 500.
Total Annual Responses: 15,000.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 4,950.
Estimated Time per Response: 20
minutes.
Frequency: On occasion.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup):
$0.
Total Burden Cost (operating/
maintenance): $11,550.00
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and/or
included in the request for Office of
Management and Budget approval of the
information collection request; they will
also become a matter of public record.
Dated: July 31, 2008.
Hazel M. Bell,
Acting Chief, Branch of Management Review
and Internal Control, Division of Financial
Management, Office of Management,
Administration and Planning, Employment
Standards Administration.
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NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
The Impact of Free Access to Public
Access Computers and the Internet at
Public Libraries Study, Submission for
OMB Review, Comment Request
Institute of Museum and
Library Services, National Foundation
for the Arts and Humanities.
ACTION: Submission to OMB for review,
comment request.
AGENCY:
The Institute of Museum and
Library Services announces the
following information collection has
been submitted to the Office of
Management and Budget for review and
approval in accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub.
L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). A
copy of this proposed form, with
applicable supporting documentation,
may be obtained by calling the Institute
of Museum and Library Services,
Associate Deputy Director for Research
and Statistics, Carlos Manjarrez at (202)
653–4671. Individuals who use a
telecommunications device for the deaf
(TTY/TDD) may call (202) 653–4614.
This study is to examine the use of
public access computers in public
libraries; undertake an analysis of the
impact on individuals, families, and
communities of the provision of public
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access computers and access to the
Internet in public libraries; and identify
and disseminate indicators of impact
within communities for public libraries
to use for future assessments.
DATES: Comments must be received by
September 5, 2008. The OMB is
particularly interested in comments
which:
• 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: For a copy of the form
contact: Lesley Langa, Research
Specialist, Office of Policy, Planning,
Research & Communication, Institute of
Museum and Library Services, 1800 M
St., NW., 9th floor, Washington, DC
20036, by telephone (202) 653–4760 or
by e-mail llanga@imls.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The Institute of Museum and Library
Services is an independent Federal
grant-making agency authorized under
20 U.S.C Chapter 72. 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
includes a strong emphasis on
encouraging and assisting museums in
their educational role as core providers
of learning and in conjunction with
schools, families, and communities, and
strengthening library services to the
public. This study will assist IMLS in
understanding the use, impact, and
measureable effect public access
computers in public libraries provides.
A final report will be widely
disseminated to assist policy makers
and prospective funding for public
access computers in public libraries.
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20 U.S.C. 9108 authorizes the Director
of the Institute of Museum and Library
Services to carry out and publish
analyses that shall identify national
needs for, and trends of, museum and
library services; report on the impact
and effectiveness of programs
conducted with funds made available by
the Institute, and identify, and
disseminate information on the best
practices of such programs.
This study is to examine the use of
public access computers in public
libraries; undertake an analysis of the
impact on individuals, families, and
communities of the provision of public
access computers and access to the
Internet in public libraries; and identify
and disseminate indicators of impact
within communities for public libraries
to use for future assessments.
Agency: Institute of Museum and
Library Services.
Title: The Impact of Free Access to
Public Access Computers and the
Internet in Public Libraries.
OMB Number: None.
Agency Number: 3137.
Frequency: Once.
Affected Public: Library staff, users of
public access computers, local officials,
and library directors.
Number of Respondents: 1,550,811.
Estimated Time per Respondent:
Various.
Total Burden Hours: 387,790 hours.
Total Annualized capital/startup
costs: N/A.
Total Annual Costs: $961,273.
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.
Dated: July 29, 2008.
Lesley Langa,
Research Specialist.
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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE
ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES
Meeting of Humanities Panel
The National Endowment for
the Humanities.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Pursuant to the provisions of
the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(Pub. L. 92–463, as amended), notice is
hereby given that a meeting of the
Humanities Panel will be held at the
Old Post Office, 1100 Pennsylvania
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506.
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Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 152 / Wednesday, August 6, 2008 / Notices
The meeting will be held
Monday, August 11, 2008, at 9 a.m.–3
p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in
Room M–07 at the Old Post Office, 1100
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20506.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michael P. McDonald, Advisory
Committee Management Officer,
National Endowment for the
Humanities, Washington, DC 20506;
telephone (202) 606–8322. Hearingimpaired individuals are advised that
information on this matter may be
obtained by contacting the
Endowment’s TDD terminal on (202)
606–8282.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
purpose of the meeting of the
Humanities Panel is to solicit and
collect advice and comments on the
Endowment’s EDSITEment program.
EDSITEment is an online educational
partnership between the Endowment
and the Verizon foundation,
Thinkfinity.org and can be accessed at
https://edsitement.neh.gov/. The meeting
is open to the public. A 10-minute time
slot is reserved for public comments at
the end of the meeting.
DATES:
Michael P. McDonald,
Advisory Committee Management Officer.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
National Science Board; Request for
Public Comment on Use of Cost
Sharing in National Science
Foundation-Funded Activities
Notice; request for public
comment.
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ACTION:
SUMMARY: On August 9, 2007, the
America COMPETES Act directed the
National Science Board (Board) of the
National Science Foundation (NSF) to
‘‘evaluate the impact of its [2004] policy
to eliminate cost sharing for research
grants and cooperative agreements for
existing programs that were developed
around industry partnerships and
historically required industry cost
sharing, such as the Engineering
Research Centers [ERCs] and Industry/
University Cooperative Research
Centers [I/UCRCs].’’ The Act directed
that the Board ‘‘also consider the impact
that the cost sharing policy has on
initiating new programs for which
industry interest and participation are
sought.’’
In fall 2007, the Board charged a Task
Force on Cost Sharing to evaluate the
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impacts of its 2004 policy on the ERC
and I/UCRC programs and also on the
Experimental Program to Stimulate
Competitive Research (EPSCoR),
another NSF program with capacitybuilding goals. On February 8, 2008, the
Board issued a report to Congress
containing several recommendations
regarding mandatory cost sharing policy
at NSF (https://www.nsf.gov/nsb/
publications/2008/
rprt_congress_cs_policy.pdf ). The
Board is continuing its study, focusing
now on voluntary cost sharing and the
impact of both mandatory and voluntary
cost sharing on broadening the
participation of traditionally
underrepresented groups and
organizations in federally sponsored
research. The Board’s intent is to release
a second, more comprehensive report on
NSF cost sharing policy in early 2009.
Qualitative input from the research
community for this report will be drawn
in part from responses to this notice and
from two public roundtable discussions
held in Arlington, VA on July 9 and 10,
2008.
The Board is soliciting public
comment regarding community
experiences in cost sharing with
emphasis on the following: (1) The
relationship between cost sharing and
NSF program goals; (2) the relationship
between cost sharing and institutional
competitiveness in NSF grant funding;
(3) the role of cost sharing in the NSF
merit review process; (4) the importance
of types, sources, and timing of
voluntary cost sharing; (5) effort
associated with tracking and reporting
cost-shared resources; (6) the
relationship between cost sharing and
institutional strategic investment; (7)
options for ensuring equity in NSF grant
funding when cost sharing is either
required or volunteered; (8) research
resources from state providers; and (9)
research resources from industry
providers.
Full text of questions can be found at
https://www.nsf.gov/nsb/committees/cs/
comment.jsp. Additional background
material about the Task Force can be
found at https://www.nsf.gov/nsb/
committees/tskforce_cs.jsp.
DATES: Comments must be received by
October 1, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be
addressed to Jennifer Richards,
Executive Secretary, Task Force on Cost
Sharing, National Science Board Office,
National Science Foundation, 4201
Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1220,
Arlington, VA 22230; telephone (703)
292–7000; FAX (703) 292–9008; e-mail
nsbcostsharing@nsf.gov. Due to
potential delays in NSB’s receipt and
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processing of mail sent through the U.S.
Postal Service, we encourage
respondents to submit comments
electronically to ensure timely receipt.
We cannot guarantee that comments
mailed will be received before the
comment closing date. Please include
‘‘Cost Sharing’’ in the subject line of the
e-mail message, and your name, title,
organization, postal address, telephone
number, and e-mail address in the text
of the e-mail message. Please also
include the full body of your comments
in the text of the e-mail message and as
an attachment.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jennifer Richards at the addresses noted
above.
Ann Ferrante,
Writer-Editor, National Science Board Office.
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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES
Meeting of Humanities Panel
AGENCY: The National Endowment for the Humanities.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee
Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended), notice is hereby given that a meeting
of the Humanities Panel will be held at the Old Post Office, 1100
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506.
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DATES: The meeting will be held Monday, August 11, 2008, at 9 a.m.-3
p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in Room M-07 at the Old Post
Office, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael P. McDonald, Advisory
Committee Management Officer, National Endowment for the Humanities,
Washington, DC 20506; telephone (202) 606-8322. Hearing-impaired
individuals are advised that information on this matter may be obtained
by contacting the Endowment's TDD terminal on (202) 606-8282.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the meeting of the Humanities
Panel is to solicit and collect advice and comments on the Endowment's
EDSITEment program. EDSITEment is an online educational partnership
between the Endowment and the Verizon foundation, Thinkfinity.org and
can be accessed at https://edsitement.neh.gov/. The meeting is open to
the public. A 10-minute time slot is reserved for public comments at
the end of the meeting.
Michael P. McDonald,
Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. E8-17982 Filed 8-5-08; 8:45 am]
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