Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request, Proposed Collection: IMLS Collections Assessment for Preservation Program, 11565-11566 [2018-04717]

Agencies

• National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities
• Institute of Museum and Library Services

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 51 (Thursday, March 15, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11565-11566]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-04717]


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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES

Institute of Museum and Library Services


Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request, Proposed Collection: 
IMLS Collections Assessment for Preservation Program

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

ACTION: Submission for OMB review, comment request.

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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 (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with 
the Paperwork Reduction Act. 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: Comments must be submitted to the office listed in the ADDRESSES 
section below on or before April 5, 2018.
    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 submission of responses.

ADDRESSES: 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Dr. Sandra Webb, Director of Grant 
Policy and Management, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 955 
L'Enfant Plaza North SW, Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20024-2135. Dr. 
Webb can be reached by Telephone: 202-653-4718 Fax: 202-653-4608, or by 
email at [email protected], or by teletype (TTY/TDD) for persons with 
hearing difficulty at 202-653-4614.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Institute of Museum and Library Services 
is the primary source of federal support for the Nation's 120,000 
libraries and 35,000 museums and related organizations. The Institute's 
mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, 
lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, 
policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver 
valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals 
to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov.
    Current Actions: This notice proposes the clearance of the IMLS 
Collection Assessment for Preservation Program forms and guidelines. 
The 60-day Notice for the ``Notice of Proposed Information Collection 
Requests: 2019-2021 IMLS Collection Assessment for Preservation 
Program'' was published in the Federal Register on November 28, 2017 
(82 FR 56275). The agency has taken into consideration the one comment 
that was received under this notice.
    The Collections Assessment for Preservation Program (CAP) is 
designed to support collections assessments for small and medium-sized 
museums

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throughout the nation. The collections assessment is a study of all of 
the institution's collections, buildings and building systems, as well 
as its policies and procedures relating to collections care. 
Participants who complete the program receive an assessment report with 
prioritized recommendations to improve collections care.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: Collection Assessment for Preservation Program Forms.
    OMB Number: 3137-0103.
    Frequency: Once per application.
    Affected Public: Museum applicants.
    Number of Respondents: 775.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: 4 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 392 hours.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: n/a.
    Total Annual costs: $10,732.

    Dated: March 5, 2018.
Kim A. Miller,
Grants Management Specialist, Office of Grant Policy and Management.
[FR Doc. 2018-04717 Filed 3-14-18; 8:45 am]
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