Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests: Maker/STEM Education Support for 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program Evaluation, 10501-10502 [2017-02862]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 28 / Monday, February 13, 2017 / Notices publication of this notice in the Federal Register. In order to help ensure appropriate consideration, comments should mention OMB Control Number 1205–0417. The OMB is particularly interested in comments that: • 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. Agency: DOL–ETA. Title of Collection: Workforce Information Grants to States. OMB Control Number: 1205–0417. Affected Public: State, local, and tribal governments. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 54. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 162. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 31,228 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0. Dated: February 7, 2017. Michel Smyth, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2017–02887 Filed 2–10–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION Notice and Request for Comments— LSC Merger of Service Areas in New Jersey Legal Services Corporation. Notice and Request for Comments—LSC merger of the two service areas covering the southern and mid-eastern regions of New Jersey. AGENCY: jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ACTION: The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) proposes to merge the two service areas that cover the seven counties of the southern region of New Jersey and two counties of the mideastern region of the state. Grants for SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 13:41 Feb 10, 2017 Jkt 241001 these individual service areas have been awarded to South Jersey Legal Services (SJLS) since 2015. LSC proposes to merge the two service areas into one service area and to award one grant for the new combined service area. Doing so will harmonize the grant structure with the current delivery model. DATES: All comments must be received on or before the close of business on March 15, 2017. ADDRESSES: Written comments may be submitted to LSC by email to competition@lsc.gov (this is the preferred option); by submitting a form online at https://www.lsc.gov/contact-us; or by mail to Legal Services Corporation, 3333 K Street NW., Third Floor, Washington, DC 20007, Attention: Reginald J. Haley. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Reginald J. Haley, Office of Program Performance, Legal Services Corporation, 3333 K Street NW., Washington, DC 20007; or by email at haleyr@lsc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The mission of LSC is to promote equal access to justice and to provide funding for high-quality civil legal assistance to low-income persons. Pursuant to its statutory authority, LSC designates service areas in U.S. states, territories, possessions, and the District of Columbia for which it provides grants to legal aid programs to provide free civil legal services. LSC provides grants through a competitive bidding process, which is regulated by 45 CFR part 1634. Since 2015, through the competitive bidding process, SJLS has been awarded funding for the NJ–12 service area that comprises the two counties in the mideastern region of New Jersey, i.e., Ocean and Monmouth counties. During that same period, SJLS has been awarded funding for the NJ–16 service area covering the seven counties in the southern region of the service area, i.e., Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem counties. Beginning January 1, 2018, LSC proposes to merge the two service areas into a single service area and merge the 2018 grants for those service areas into a single grant. The LSC Act charges LSC with ensuring that ‘‘grants and contracts are made so as to provide the most economical and effective delivery of legal assistance to persons in both urban and rural areas.’’ 42 U.S.C. 2996f(a)(3). Merging the two New Jersey service areas will provide an economical and effective delivery approach for serving the legal needs of the low-income population and will harmonize the grant PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 10501 structure with the current delivery model. LSC invites public comment on this proposal. Interested parties may submit comments to LSC no later than the close of business on March 15, 2017. More information about LSC can be found at: https://www.lsc.gov. Dated: February 8, 2017. Stefanie K. Davis, Assistant General Counsel. [FR Doc. 2017–02855 Filed 2–10–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7050–01–P THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES Institute of Museum and Library Services Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests: Maker/STEM Education Support for 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program Evaluation Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Foundation for the Arts and the Humanities ACTION: Notice, request for comments, collection of information. AGENCY: 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 (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. By this notice, IMLS is soliciting comments concerning a proposed survey to collect information to monitor the use, expectations of and satisfaction with the quality of Maker/STEM program implementation at 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) and associated outcomes. 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 addressee section below on or before April 10, 2017. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\13FEN1.SGM 13FEN1 10502 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 28 / Monday, February 13, 2017 / Notices 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: Christopher J. Reich, Chief Administrator, Office of Museum Services, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 955 L’Enfant Plaza North SW., Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20024–2135. Mr. Reich can be reached by Telephone: 202–653–4685, Fax: 202– 653–4608, or by email at creich@ imls.gov, or by teletype (TTY/TDD) for persons with hearing difficulty at 202– 653–4614. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher J. Reich, Senior Advisor, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 955 L’Enfant Plaza SW., Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20024. Mr. Reich can be reached by Telephone: 202–653– 4685, Fax: 202–653–4608, or by email at creich@imls.gov, or by teletype (TTY/ TDD) for persons with hearing difficulty 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: jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES I. Background The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the Nation’s 123,000 libraries and 35,000 museums. The Institute’s mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, learning and civic engagement. The Institute works at the national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support professional development. IMLS is responsible for identifying national needs for and trends in museum, library, and information services; measuring and reporting on the impact VerDate Sep<11>2014 13:41 Feb 10, 2017 Jkt 241001 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 The purpose of this collection is to assess the quality of Maker/STEM program implementation at 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21ST CCLC) and the associated outcomes for participating youth, 21st CCLC site staff, and museum/science center staff. The Maker/STEM Education Support for 21st CCLC project is designed to support Maker and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education learning by providing professional development, activities, tools, and training to 21st CCLCs in 30– 40 sites across seven States or regions. The evaluation is intended to provide insight for future changes, programmatic improvements, and learning at all levels of the program. Methods will include qualitative and quantitative data collection via a mixed methods approach. Data will be collected through activities such as online and/or paper and pencil surveys, phone interviews, and in-person interviews. Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services. Title: Maker/STEM Education Support for 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program Evaluation. OMB Number: To be determined. Frequency: One-time collection anticipated. Affected Public: The target population is museum/science center staff, 21st CCLC staff, and youth participants involved in the STEM/Making programs at targeted 21st CCLC sites. Number of Respondents: To be determined. Estimated Average Burden per Response: To be determined. Estimated Total Annual Burden: To be determined. Total Annualized capital/startup costs: n/a. Total Annual costs: To be determined. Public Comments Invited: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB’s clearance of this information collection. PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: February 8, 2017. Kim Miller, Grants Management Specialist, Office of Chief Information Officer. 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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 28 (Monday, February 13, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10501-10502]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-02862]


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THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES

Institute of Museum and Library Services


Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests: Maker/STEM 
Education Support for 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program 
Evaluation

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 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 (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. By this notice, IMLS is soliciting comments 
concerning a proposed survey to collect information to monitor the use, 
expectations of and satisfaction with the quality of Maker/STEM program 
implementation at 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) 
and associated outcomes.
    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 
addressee section below on or before April 10, 2017.

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    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: Christopher J. Reich, Chief Administrator, 
Office of Museum Services, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 
955 L'Enfant Plaza North SW., Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20024-2135. 
Mr. Reich can be reached by Telephone: 202-653-4685, Fax: 202-653-4608, 
or by email at creich@imls.gov, or by teletype (TTY/TDD) for persons 
with hearing difficulty at 202-653-4614.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher J. Reich, Senior Advisor, 
Institute of Museum and Library Services, 955 L'Enfant Plaza SW., Suite 
4000, Washington, DC 20024. Mr. Reich can be reached by Telephone: 202-
653-4685, Fax: 202-653-4608, or by email at creich@imls.gov, or by 
teletype (TTY/TDD) for persons with hearing difficulty 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 is the primary source 
of federal support for the Nation's 123,000 libraries and 35,000 
museums. The Institute's mission is to inspire libraries and museums to 
advance innovation, learning and civic engagement. The Institute works 
at the national level and in coordination with state and local 
organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance 
learning and innovation; and support professional development. 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

    The purpose of this collection is to assess the quality of Maker/
STEM program implementation at 21st Century Community Learning Centers 
(21\ST\ CCLC) and the associated outcomes for participating youth, 21st 
CCLC site staff, and museum/science center staff. The Maker/STEM 
Education Support for 21st CCLC project is designed to support Maker 
and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education 
learning by providing professional development, activities, tools, and 
training to 21st CCLCs in 30-40 sites across seven States or regions.
    The evaluation is intended to provide insight for future changes, 
programmatic improvements, and learning at all levels of the program. 
Methods will include qualitative and quantitative data collection via a 
mixed methods approach. Data will be collected through activities such 
as online and/or paper and pencil surveys, phone interviews, and in-
person interviews.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: Maker/STEM Education Support for 21st Century Community 
Learning Centers Program Evaluation.
    OMB Number: To be determined.
    Frequency: One-time collection anticipated.
    Affected Public: The target population is museum/science center 
staff, 21st CCLC staff, and youth participants involved in the STEM/
Making programs at targeted 21st CCLC sites.
    Number of Respondents: To be determined.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: To be determined.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: To be determined.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: n/a.
    Total Annual costs: To be determined.
    Public Comments Invited: Comments submitted in response to this 
notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB's 
clearance of this information collection.

    Dated: February 8, 2017.
Kim Miller,
Grants Management Specialist, Office of Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2017-02862 Filed 2-10-17; 8:45 am]
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