Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests: Public Libraries Survey, FY 2011-2013, 51853-51854 [2010-20882]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 162 / Monday, August 23, 2010 / Notices Dated: August 17, 2010. P. Diane Rausch, Advisory Committee Management Officer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Dated: August 17, 2010. P. Diane Rausch, Advisory Committee Management Officer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration. [FR Doc. 2010–20761 Filed 8–20–10; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2010–20821 Filed 8–20–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7510–13–P BILLING CODE P NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES [Notice (10–092)] Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests: Public Libraries Survey, FY 2011–2013 NASA Advisory Council; Space Operations Committee; Meeting Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Foundation for the Arts and the Humanities. ACTION: Notice, request for comments, collection of information. AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92–463, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration announces a meeting of the NASA Advisory Council (NAC) Space Operations Committee. DATES: Monday, September 13, 2010, 1 p.m.—5 p.m. local time. Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 8 a.m.– 12 p.m. local time. ADDRESSES: NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jacob Keaton, NAC Space Operations Committee Executive Secretary, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, 202/358–1507, jacob.keaton@nasa.gov. All members of the public wishing to attend must contact Mr. Keaton no later than 12 p.m. EDT on September 10, 2010, for security access and meeting location information for the Johnson Space Center. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The agenda for the meeting includes the following topics: —Monday, September 13: Commercial Crew and Vehicle Design, Micrometeoroid Orbital Debris and Radiation Protection, International Space Station and Space Shuttle Program Update. —Tuesday, September 14: Recommendation Preparation, Open Discussion with the NASA Advisory Council Commercial Space Committee and NASA officials. The meeting will be open to the public up to the seating capacity of the room. It is imperative that the meeting be held on this date to accommodate the scheduling priorities of the key participants. erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:31 Aug 20, 2010 Jkt 220001 The Institute of Museum and Library Service (‘‘IMLS’’) as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). This pre-clearance consultation 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. The purpose of this Notice is to solicit comments concerning the continuance of the Public Libraries Survey for Fiscal Years 2011–2013. 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 ADDRESSES section below on or before October 20, 2010. IMLS 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00106 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 51853 • 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: Send comments to Kim A. Miller, Management Analyst, Office of Policy, Planning, Research, and Communication, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M Street, NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20036. Ms. Miller can be reached by Telephone: 202–653–4762, Fax: 202– 653–4600, or by e-mail at kmiller@imls.gov, or by teletype (TTY/ TDD) for persons with hearing difficulty at 202/653–4614. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background 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, 20 U.S.C. 9108). II. Current Actions Pursuant to Public Law 107–279, this Public Libraries Survey collects annual descriptive data on the universe of public libraries in the U.S. and the Outlying Areas. Information such as public service hours per year, circulation of library books, number of librarians, population of legal service area, expenditures for library collection, staff salary data, and access to technology, etc., would be collected. The Public Libraries Survey has been conducted by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the clearance number 3137–0074, which expires November 30, 2010. Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services. Title: Public Libraries Survey, 2011– 2013. OMB Number: 3137–0074. Agency Number: 3137. E:\FR\FM\23AUN1.SGM 23AUN1 51854 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 162 / Monday, August 23, 2010 / Notices Affected Public: State and local governments, State library agencies, and public libraries. Number of Respondents: 55. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Note: 55 is the number of State Library Administrative Agencies (StLAs) that are responsible for the collection of this information and for reporting it to IMLS. In gathering this information, the StLAs will request that their sub-entities (ex. public libraries in their respective States and Outlying Areas) provide information to the respective StLA. As the number of subentities and questions varies from StLA to StLA, it is difficult to assess the exact number of burden hours and costs. Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94–409, that the Securities and Exchange Commission will hold an Open Meeting on August 25, 2010 at 10 a.m., in the Auditorium, Room L–002. The subject matter of the Open Meeting will be: Item 1: The Commission will consider whether to adopt changes to the federal proxy and other rules to facilitate director nominations by shareholders. At times, changes in Commission priorities require alterations in the scheduling of meeting items. For further information and to ascertain what, if any, matters have been added, deleted or postponed, please contact: The Office of the Secretary at (202) 551–5400. Frequency: Annually. Burden Hours per Respondent: 85.7. Total Burden Hours: 4,541. Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: N/A. Total Annual Costs: $119,428. Contact: Kim A. Miller, Management Analyst, Office of Policy, Planning, Research, and Communication, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M Street, NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20036. Ms. Miller can be reached by Telephone: 202–653–4762, Fax: 202– 653–4762, or by e-mail at kmiller@imls.gov. Sunshine Act Meeting BILLING CODE 8010–01–P BILLING CODE 7036–01–P Sunshine Act Meeting POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meetings Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and continuing, as needed, on weekdays during regular Commission business hours, through Friday, October 1, 2010. PLACE: Commission conference room, 901 New York Avenue, NW., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20268–0001. STATUS: Closed. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Decision in Docket No. R2010–4, Rate Adjustment due to Extraordinary or Exceptional Circumstances. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel, Postal Regulatory Commission, at stephen.sharfman@prc.gov or 202–789– 6820. erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES TIME AND DATE: Dated: August 19, 2010. Shoshana M. Grove, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–21013 Filed 8–19–10; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–S VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:31 Aug 20, 2010 Jkt 220001 Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94–409, that the Securities and Exchange Commission will hold a Closed Meeting on Thursday, August 26, 2010 at 2 p.m. Commissioners, Counsel to the Commissioners, the Secretary to the Commission, and recording secretaries will attend the Closed Meeting. Certain staff members who have an interest in the matters also may be present. The General Counsel of the Commission, or his designee, has certified that, in his opinion, one or more of the exemptions set forth in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(3), (5), (7), 9(B) and (10) and 17 CFR 200.402(a)(3), (5), (7), 9(ii) and (10), permit consideration of the scheduled matters at the Closed Meeting. Commissioner Paredes, as duty officer, voted to consider the items listed for the Closed Meeting in a closed session. The subject matter of the Closed Meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 26, 2010 will be: Institution and settlement of injunctive actions; PO 00000 Frm 00107 Fmt 4703 [FR Doc. 2010–21000 Filed 8–19–10; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. PA–44; File No. S7–17–10] Privacy Act of 1974: Systems of Records Securities and Exchange Commission. ACTION: Notice to establish systems of records. In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 552a, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’ or ‘‘SEC’’) gives notice of a proposal to establish the following two new Privacy Act systems of records: ‘‘Municipal Advisor Records (SEC–61)’’ and ‘‘Correspondence Files Pertaining to Municipal Advisors; Municipal Advisor Logs (SEC–62)’’. DATES: The proposed systems will become effective October 4, 2010 unless further notice is given. The Commission will publish a new notice if the effective date is delayed to review comments or if changes are made based on comments received. To be assured of consideration, comments should be received on or before September 22, 2010. SUMMARY: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [FR Doc. 2010–20882 Filed 8–20–10; 8:45 am] Dated: August 19, 2010. Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary. AGENCY: Dated: August 18, 2010. Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–20927 Filed 8–19–10; 11:15 am] Dated: August 18, 2010. Kim A. Miller, Management Analyst, Office of Policy, Planning, Research, and Communication. Institution and settlement of administrative proceedings; and Other matters relating to enforcement proceedings. At times, changes in Commission priorities require alterations in the scheduling of meeting items. For further information and to ascertain what, if any, matters have been added, deleted or postponed, please contact: The Office of the Secretary at (202) 551–5400. Sfmt 4703 Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: ADDRESSES: Electronic Comments • Use the Commission’s Internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/other.shtml); or • Send an e-mail to rulecomments@sec.gov. Please include File Number S7–17–10 on the subject line. Paper Comments Send paper comments in triplicate to Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary, U.S. E:\FR\FM\23AUN1.SGM 23AUN1

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[FR Doc No: 2010-20882]


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THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES


Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests: Public 
Libraries Survey, FY 2011-2013

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

ACTION: Notice, request for comments, collection of information.

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SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Service (``IMLS'') as part 
of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, 
conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general 
public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed 
and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the 
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). This pre-clearance 
consultation 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. The purpose of this Notice is to solicit comments 
concerning the continuance of the Public Libraries Survey for Fiscal 
Years 2011-2013.
    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 
ADDRESSES section below on or before October 20, 2010.
    IMLS 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: Send comments to Kim A. Miller, Management Analyst, Office 
of Policy, Planning, Research, and Communication, Institute of Museum 
and Library Services, 1800 M Street, NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC 
20036. Ms. Miller can be reached by Telephone: 202-653-4762, Fax: 202-
653-4600, or by e-mail at kmiller@imls.gov, or by teletype (TTY/TDD) 
for persons with hearing difficulty at 202/653-4614.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    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, 20 U.S.C. 9108).

II. Current Actions

    Pursuant to Public Law 107-279, this Public Libraries Survey 
collects annual descriptive data on the universe of public libraries in 
the U.S. and the Outlying Areas. Information such as public service 
hours per year, circulation of library books, number of librarians, 
population of legal service area, expenditures for library collection, 
staff salary data, and access to technology, etc., would be collected. 
The Public Libraries Survey has been conducted by the Institute of 
Museum and Library Services under the clearance number 3137-0074, which 
expires November 30, 2010.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: Public Libraries Survey, 2011-2013.
    OMB Number: 3137-0074.
    Agency Number: 3137.

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    Affected Public: State and local governments, State library 
agencies, and public libraries.
    Number of Respondents: 55.

    Note: 55 is the number of State Library Administrative Agencies 
(StLAs) that are responsible for the collection of this information 
and for reporting it to IMLS. In gathering this information, the 
StLAs will request that their sub-entities (ex. public libraries in 
their respective States and Outlying Areas) provide information to 
the respective StLA. As the number of sub-entities and questions 
varies from StLA to StLA, it is difficult to assess the exact number 
of burden hours and costs.

    Frequency: Annually.
    Burden Hours per Respondent: 85.7.
    Total Burden Hours: 4,541.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: N/A.
    Total Annual Costs: $119,428.
    Contact: Kim A. Miller, Management Analyst, Office of Policy, 
Planning, Research, and Communication, Institute of Museum and Library 
Services, 1800 M Street, NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20036. Ms. 
Miller can be reached by Telephone: 202-653-4762, Fax: 202-653-4762, or 
by e-mail at kmiller@imls.gov.

    Dated: August 18, 2010.
Kim A. Miller,
Management Analyst, Office of Policy, Planning, Research, and 
Communication.
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