Notice of Proposed Information Collection Request: Public Libraries Survey FY 2016-FY 2018, 54608-54609 [2016-19457]

Download as PDF 54608 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 158 / Tuesday, August 16, 2016 / Notices 22. Peace Corps, Office of Global Operations (DAA–0490–2016–0001, 7 items, 4 temporary items). Records of the Office of Overseas Programming and Training Support including routine training materials and certifications, copyright agreements, and general information on volunteer activities. Proposed for permanent retention are history files and records related to mission policy and training. Laurence Brewer, Chief Records Officer for the U.S. Government. [FR Doc. 2016–19456 Filed 8–15–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7515–01–P NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). ACTION: Notice and request for comment. AGENCY: NCUA, as part of a continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the following information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before October 17, 2016 to be assured consideration. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the information collection to Troy Hillier, National Credit Union Administration, 1775 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, Suite 5067; Fax No. 703–519–8579; or Email at PRAComments@NCUA.gov. SUMMARY: asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information should be directed to the address above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Number: 3133–0168. Title: Maximum Borrowing Authority, 12 CFR 741.2. Abstract: Section 741.2 of the NCUA Rules and Regulations (12 CFR 741.2) places a maximum borrowing limitation on federally insured credit unions of 50 percent of paid-in and unimpaired capital and surplus. This limitation is statutory for federal credit unions. The collection of information requirement is for federally insured state-chartered credit unions seeking a waiver from the borrowing limit. These credit unions must submit a detailed safety and VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:36 Aug 15, 2016 Jkt 238001 soundness analysis, a proposed aggregate amount, a letter from the state regulator approving the request and an explanation of the need for the waiver to the NCUA Regional Director. This collection of information is necessary to protect the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (‘‘Fund’’). The NCUA must be made aware of and be able to monitor those credit unions seeking a waiver from the maximum borrowing limitation. Type of Review: Extension without change of a previously approved collection. Affected Public: Private Sector: Notfor-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Annual Responses: 2. Estimated Burden Hours per Response: 8. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 16. OMB Number: 3133–0033. Title: Security Program, 12 CFR 748. Abstract: In accordance with Title V of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801 et seq.), as implemented by 12 CFR part 748, federally-insured credit unions (FICU) are required to develop and implement a written security program to safeguard sensitive member information. This information collection requires that such programs be designed to respond to incidents of unauthorized access or use, in order to prevent substantial harm or serious inconvenience to members. Type of Review: Extension of a previously approved collection. Affected Public: Private Sector: Notfor-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents/ Recordkeepers: 6,201. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.02. Estimated Annual Responses: 6,297. Estimated Burden Hours per Response: 2.43. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 15,982. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. The public is invited to submit comments concerning: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the function of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of the information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. By Gerard Poliquin, Secretary of the Board, the National Credit Union Administration, on August 11, 2016. Dated: August 11, 2016. Troy S. Hillier, NCUA PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2016–19501 Filed 8–15–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7535–01–P THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES Institute of Museum and Library Services Notice of Proposed Information Collection Request: Public Libraries Survey FY 2016–FY 2018 ACTION: Notice, request for comments. The Institute of Museum and Library Services (‘‘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. 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 2016–2018. 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 14, 2016. 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; SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\16AUN1.SGM 16AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 158 / Tuesday, August 16, 2016 / Notices asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES • 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: For a copy of the documents contact: Marisa Pelczar, Ph.D., Program Analyst, Office of Impact Assessment and Learning, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 955 L’Enfant Plaza North SW., Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20024–2135. Dr. Pelczar can be reached by Telephone: 202–653–4647, Fax: 202– 653–4604, Email: mpelczar@imls.gov, or by teletype (TTY/TDD) for persons with hearing difficulty at 202–653–4614. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephanie Burwell, Chief Information Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 955 L’Enfant Plaza North SW., Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20024– 2135. Ms. Burwell can be reached by Telephone: 202–653–4684, Fax: 202– 653–4625, Email: sburwell@imls.gov, or by teletype (TTY/TDD at 202–653–4614. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. 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 35,000 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 in museum, library, and information services; measuring and reporting on the impact and effectiveness of museum, library and information services throughout the United States, including programs conducted with funds made available by IMLS; identifying and disseminating information on the best practices of such programs; and developing plans to improve museum, library, and information services of the United States and strengthen national, State, local, regional, and international VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:36 Aug 15, 2016 Jkt 238001 communications and cooperative networks (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 United States 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, programs for children and young adults, 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 December 31, 2016. Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services. Title: Public Libraries Survey, 2016– 2018. OMB Number: 3137–0074. Agency Number: 3137. Affected Public: State and local governments, State library agencies, and public libraries. Number of Respondents: 56. Note: 56 is the number of State Library Administrative Agencies (SLAAs) that are responsible for the collection of this information and for reporting it to IMLS. In gathering this information, the SLAAs will request that their sub-entities (i.e., public libraries in their respective States and Outlying Areas) provide information to the respective SLAA. As the number of sub-entities and questions varies from SLAA to SLAA, it is difficult to assess the exact number of burden hours and costs. Frequency: Annually. Burden hours per respondent: 91.32. Total burden hours: 5,113.92. Total Annualized capital/startup costs: n/a. Total Annual Costs: $142,882.92. Dated: August 11, 2016. Kim A. Miller, Grants Specialist, Office of the Chief Financial Officer. [FR Doc. 2016–19457 Filed 8–15–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7036–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54609 NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES Institute of Museum and Library Services Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request, Proposed Collection: STEM Expert Facilitation of Family Learning in Libraries and Museums (STEMeX)—A National Leadership Grants Special Initiative Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities. ACTION: Submission for OMB 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 (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 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 ADDRESSES section of this notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the Contact section below on or before September 11, 2016. 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: Stephanie Burwell, Chief Information Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Institute of SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\16AUN1.SGM 16AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 158 (Tuesday, August 16, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54608-54609]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-19457]


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THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES

Institute of Museum and Library Services


Notice of Proposed Information Collection Request: Public 
Libraries Survey FY 2016-FY 2018

ACTION: Notice, request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Services (``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. 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 2016-
2018. 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 14, 2016.
    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;

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     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: For a copy of the documents contact: Marisa Pelczar, Ph.D., 
Program Analyst, Office of Impact Assessment and Learning, Institute of 
Museum and Library Services, 955 L'Enfant Plaza North SW., Suite 4000, 
Washington, DC 20024-2135. Dr. Pelczar can be reached by Telephone: 
202-653-4647, Fax: 202-653-4604, Email: mpelczar@imls.gov, or by 
teletype (TTY/TDD) for persons with hearing difficulty at 202-653-4614.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephanie Burwell, Chief Information 
Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Institute of Museum 
and Library Services, 955 L'Enfant Plaza North SW., Suite 4000, 
Washington, DC 20024-2135. Ms. Burwell can be reached by Telephone: 
202-653-4684, Fax: 202-653-4625, Email: sburwell@imls.gov, or by 
teletype (TTY/TDD at 202-653-4614. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 
p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

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 35,000 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 in museum, library, and information services; 
measuring and reporting on the impact and effectiveness of museum, 
library and information services throughout the United States, 
including programs conducted with funds made available by IMLS; 
identifying and disseminating information on the best practices of such 
programs; and developing plans to improve museum, library, and 
information services of the United States and strengthen national, 
State, local, regional, and international communications and 
cooperative networks (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 United States 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, programs for children and young adults, 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 
December 31, 2016.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: Public Libraries Survey, 2016-2018.
    OMB Number: 3137-0074.
    Agency Number: 3137.
    Affected Public: State and local governments, State library 
agencies, and public libraries.
    Number of Respondents: 56.
    Note: 56 is the number of State Library Administrative Agencies 
(SLAAs) that are responsible for the collection of this information and 
for reporting it to IMLS. In gathering this information, the SLAAs will 
request that their sub-entities (i.e., public libraries in their 
respective States and Outlying Areas) provide information to the 
respective SLAA. As the number of sub-entities and questions varies 
from SLAA to SLAA, it is difficult to assess the exact number of burden 
hours and costs.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Burden hours per respondent: 91.32.
    Total burden hours: 5,113.92.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: n/a.
    Total Annual Costs: $142,882.92.

    Dated: August 11, 2016.
Kim A. Miller,
Grants Specialist, Office of the Chief Financial Officer.
[FR Doc. 2016-19457 Filed 8-15-16; 8:45 am]
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