Proposed Collection, Submission for OMB Review, Museums for America Grant Program Evaluation, 26283-26284 [2010-11025]

Agencies

• THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES
• National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities

[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 90 (Tuesday, May 11, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26283-26284]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-11025]


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THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES


Proposed Collection, Submission for OMB Review, Museums for 
America Grant Program Evaluation

AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services, The National 
Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities.

ACTION: Notice, Proposed Collection, Submission for OMB Review.

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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 for review and approval in accordance with the 
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Individuals who use a 
telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY/TDD) may call (202) 653-
4614. This review 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

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understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents 
can be properly assessed.
    A copy of the proposed information collection request, with 
applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by contacting the 
individual listed below in the ADDRESSES section of this notice.

DATES: Comments must be submitted to the office listed in the contact 
section below on or before June 7, 2010. The 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 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 submissions of responses.

ADDRESSES: Erica Pastore, Program Analyst, Institute of Museum and 
Library Services, 1800 M St., NW., Washington, DC 20036. Telephone: 
202-653-4647, Fax: 202-653-4611 or by e-mail at epastore@imls.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is an 
independent Federal grant-making agency and is the primary source of 
federal support for the Nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. 
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. IMLS is responsible for identifying national 
needs for, and trends of, museum and library services funded by IMLS; 
reporting on the impact and effectiveness of programs conducted with 
funds made available by IMLS in addressing such needs; and identifying, 
and disseminating information on, the best practices of such programs. 
(20 U.S.C. Chapter 72, Sec.  9108).
    Abstract: A current IMLS research initiative is an analysis of 
grants made to museums through the IMLS Museums for America program 
between 2004 and 2009. The goal is to assess the outcomes and impact of 
such grants on institutions and their communities. As part of this 
research initiative, a survey, which is the subject of this Notice, 
will be undertaken to solicit information from past successful and 
unsuccessful grant applicants about the application process and the 
subsequent results on their programs. A small number of museum staff 
will be interviewed by phone or in person as part of the project case 
studies. These information collections will be developed based on what 
is needed to undertake an analysis and case studies of grant results. 
The information IMLS collects will build on, but not duplicate existing 
or ongoing collections.
    Current Actions: This notice proposes clearance of the Museums for 
America Grant Program Evaluation. The 60-day Notice for ``Museums for 
America Grant Program Evaluation'' was published in the Federal 
Register on November 24, 2009 (FR vol. 74, no. 225, pg 61378-61379). 
One comment was received.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: Museums for America Grant Program Evaluation.
    OMB Number: To be determined.
    Agency Number: 3137.
    Frequency: One time.
    Affected Public: IMLS Museum for America Grant Program Applicants.
    Number of Respondents: 900.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: Dependent on level of questioning: 
475--15 minutes; 250--30 minutes: 175--50 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 346.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $10,375.
    Total Annual Costs: NA one time data collection effort.
    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: May 5, 2010.
Kim Miller,
Management Analyst, Office of Policy, Planning, Research, and 
Communication.
[FR Doc. 2010-11025 Filed 5-10-10; 8:45 am]
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