Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request, Proposed Collection: Guidelines for IMLS Grants to States Five-Year Evaluation, 16698-16699 [2019-08055]

Download as PDF 16698 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 77 / Monday, April 22, 2019 / Notices III. Authority and Signature Loren Sweatt, Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, authorized the preparation of this notice. Accordingly, the agency is issuing this notice pursuant to 29 U.S.C. 657(g)(2), Secretary of Labor’s Order No. 1–2012 (77 FR 3912, Jan. 25, 2012), and 29 CFR 1910.7. Signed at Washington, DC, on April 16, 2019. Loren Sweatt, Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. methods of transportation and security measures confidential, I have determined that the meeting will be closed to the public pursuant to subsection (c)(4) of section 552b of Title 5, United States Code. I have made this determination under the authority granted me by the Chairman’s Delegation of Authority to Close Advisory Committee Meetings, dated April 15, 2016. Dated: April 16, 2019. 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AGENCY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, notice is hereby given that the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities will hold a meeting of the Arts and Artifacts International Indemnity Panel. DATES: The meeting will be held on Monday, May 13, 2019, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held by teleconference originating at the National Endowment for the Arts, Washington, DC 20506. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Voyatzis, Committee Management Officer, 400 7th Street SW, Room 4060, Washington, DC 20506, (202) 606–8322; evoyatzis@neh.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the meeting is for panel review, discussion, evaluation, and recommendation on applications for Certificates of Indemnity submitted to the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities, for exhibitions beginning on or after July 1, 2019. Because the meeting will consider proprietary financial and commercial data provided in confidence by indemnity applicants, and material that is likely to disclose trade secrets or other privileged or confidential information, and because it is important to keep the values of objects to be indemnified, and the amozie on DSK9F9SC42PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:22 Apr 19, 2019 Jkt 247001 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. 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. By this notice, IMLS is soliciting comments concerning the forms and instructions for the IMLS Grants to States Program Five Year Evaluation forms and instructions for the next three years. 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 CONTACT section below on or before May 22, 2019. OMB is particularly interested in comments that help the agency to: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 swebb@ imls.gov, 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 libraries and museums. We advance, support, and empower America’s museums, libraries, and related organizations through grant making, research, and policy development. Our vision is a nation where museums and libraries work together to transform the lives of individuals and communities. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov. Current Actions: The Grants to States program is the largest grant program administered by IMLS. Through this program, IMLS provides financial assistance to develop library services throughout the States, U.S. Territories, and the Freely Associated States. IMLS funds support projects that, among other purposes, promote literacy and education; enhance and expand the services and resources provided by all types of libraries; enhance the skills of the current and future library workforce and leadership; develop public-private partnerships with other agencies and community-based organizations; and target library services to individuals E:\FR\FM\22APN1.SGM 22APN1 amozie on DSK9F9SC42PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 77 / Monday, April 22, 2019 / Notices with diverse geographic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from other underserved communities. The program recognizes the increasing importance of information technology by emphasizing programs that teach digital literacy skills; develop library services that provide all users with access to information through local, State, regional, national, and international collaborations and networks; and establish or enhance electronic and other linkages among and between libraries and other entities. A State Library Administrative Agency (‘‘SLAA’’) is the official agency of a State charged by law with the extension and development of public library services throughout the State. To receive funds under the Grants to States program, each SLAA must submit to the Director of IMLS a State Plan detailing certain goals, assurances, and procedures for a five-year period. A State Plan is a document that identifies a State’s library needs, sets forth the activities to be taken toward meeting the identified needs supported with the assistance of Federal funds made available under subchapter II (Library Services and Technology, ‘‘LSTA’’) and provides assurances that the officially designated SLAA has the fiscal and legal authority and capability to administer all aspects of any award under the Grants to States program. The State Plan must also provide assurances for establishing the State’s policies, priorities, criteria, and procedures necessary to the implementation of all programs under the LSTA. IMLS authorizing legislation directs State Library Administrative Agencies (SLAAs) to ‘‘independently evaluate, and report to the Director regarding, the activities assisted under this subchapter, prior to the end of the Five Year Plan.’’ This evaluation provides SLAAs an opportunity to measure progress in meeting the goals set in their approved Five Year Plans with a framework to synthesize information across all state reports in telling a national story. This action is to seek approval for the instructions for the Guidelines for IMLS Grants to States Five-Year Evaluation for the next three years. Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services. Title: Guidelines for IMLS Grants to States Five-Year Evaluation. OMB Number: 3137–0090. Frequency: Once every five years. Affected Public: State Library Administrative Agencies. Number of Respondents: 59. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:22 Apr 19, 2019 Jkt 247001 Estimated Average Burden per Response: 90 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 5,310 hours. Total Annualized capital/startup costs: n/a. Total Annual costs: $148,361. Dated: April 17, 2019. Kim Miller, Grants Management Specialist, Institute of Museum and Library Services. [FR Doc. 2019–08055 Filed 4–19–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7036–01–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION [NRC–2019–0101] Anchoring Components and Structural Supports in Concrete Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Draft regulatory guide; request for comment. AGENCY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment draft regulatory guide (DG), DG–1284, ‘‘Anchoring Components and Structural Supports in Concrete.’’ This proposed guide, Revision 1 of Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.199 of the same name, endorses Appendix D, ‘‘Anchoring to Concrete,’’ of an updated version of American Concrete Institute code ACI 349, ‘‘Code Requirements for Nuclear Safety-Related Concrete Structures and Commentary (2013).’’ The previous version of RG 1.199 endorsed ACI 349–1997. It also endorses ACI 355.2–07, ‘‘Qualification of PostInstalled Mechanical Anchors in Concrete and Commentary,’’ and ASTM E488–15, ‘‘Standard Test Methods for Strength of Anchors in Concrete Elements.’’ SUMMARY: Submit comments by June 21, 2019. Comments received after this date will be considered if it is practical to do so, but the NRC is able to ensure consideration only for comments received on or before this date. Although a time limit is given, comments and suggestions in connection with items for inclusion in guides currently being developed or improvements in all published guides are encouraged at any time. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods (unless this document describes a different method for submitting comments on a specific subject): • Federal Rulemaking website: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and search DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 16699 for Docket ID NRC–2019–0101. Address questions about NRC dockets IDs in Regulations.gov to Jennifer Borges; telephone: 301–287–9127; email: Jennifer.Borges@nrc.gov. For technical questions, contact the individual(s) listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document. • Mail comments to: Office of Administration, Mail Stop: TWFN–7– A60M, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555– 0001, ATTN: Program Management, Announcements and Editing Staff. For additional direction on obtaining information and submitting comments, see ‘‘Obtaining Information and Submitting Comments’’ in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marcos Rolon-Acevedo; telephone: 301– 415–2208; email: Marcos.RolonAcevedo@nrc.gov and Edward O’Donnell; telephone: 301–415– 3317; email: Edward.Odonnell@nrc.gov. Both are staff members of the Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555–0001. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Obtaining Information and Submitting Comments A. Obtaining Information Please refer to Docket ID NRC–2019– 0101 when contacting the NRC about the availability of information regarding this action. You may obtain publiclyavailable information related to this action, by any of the following methods: • Federal Rulemaking website: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket ID NRC–2019–0101. • NRC’s Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS): You may obtain publicly available documents online in the ADAMS Public Document collection at https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/ adams.html. To begin the search, select ‘‘Begin Web-based ADAMS Search.’’ For problems with ADAMS, contact the NRC’s Public Document Room (PDR) reference staff at 1–800–397–4209, 301– 415–4737, or by email to pdr.resource@ nrc.gov. The DG–1284 is available in ADAMS under Accession No. ML17258A579. • NRC’s PDR: You may examine and purchase copies of public documents at the NRC’s PDR, Room O1–F21, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852. B. Submitting Comments Please include Docket ID NRC–2019– 0101 in your comment submission, in E:\FR\FM\22APN1.SGM 22APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 77 (Monday, April 22, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16698-16699]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-08055]


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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES

Institute of Museum and Library Services


Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request, Proposed Collection: 
Guidelines for IMLS Grants to States Five-Year Evaluation

AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Foundation 
on the Arts and the 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. By this notice, IMLS is 
soliciting comments concerning the forms and instructions for the IMLS 
Grants to States Program Five Year Evaluation forms and instructions 
for the next three years. 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 CONTACT 
section below on or before May 22, 2019.
    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 libraries and 
museums. We advance, support, and empower America's museums, libraries, 
and related organizations through grant making, research, and policy 
development. Our vision is a nation where museums and libraries work 
together to transform the lives of individuals and communities. To 
learn more, visit www.imls.gov.
    Current Actions: The Grants to States program is the largest grant 
program administered by IMLS. Through this program, IMLS provides 
financial assistance to develop library services throughout the States, 
U.S. Territories, and the Freely Associated States. IMLS funds support 
projects that, among other purposes, promote literacy and education; 
enhance and expand the services and resources provided by all types of 
libraries; enhance the skills of the current and future library 
workforce and leadership; develop public-private partnerships with 
other agencies and community-based organizations; and target library 
services to individuals

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with diverse geographic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, 
individuals with disabilities, and individuals from other underserved 
communities. The program recognizes the increasing importance of 
information technology by emphasizing programs that teach digital 
literacy skills; develop library services that provide all users with 
access to information through local, State, regional, national, and 
international collaborations and networks; and establish or enhance 
electronic and other linkages among and between libraries and other 
entities. A State Library Administrative Agency (``SLAA'') is the 
official agency of a State charged by law with the extension and 
development of public library services throughout the State. To receive 
funds under the Grants to States program, each SLAA must submit to the 
Director of IMLS a State Plan detailing certain goals, assurances, and 
procedures for a five-year period. A State Plan is a document that 
identifies a State's library needs, sets forth the activities to be 
taken toward meeting the identified needs supported with the assistance 
of Federal funds made available under subchapter II (Library Services 
and Technology, ``LSTA'') and provides assurances that the officially 
designated SLAA has the fiscal and legal authority and capability to 
administer all aspects of any award under the Grants to States program. 
The State Plan must also provide assurances for establishing the 
State's policies, priorities, criteria, and procedures necessary to the 
implementation of all programs under the LSTA.
    IMLS authorizing legislation directs State Library Administrative 
Agencies (SLAAs) to ``independently evaluate, and report to the 
Director regarding, the activities assisted under this subchapter, 
prior to the end of the Five Year Plan.'' This evaluation provides 
SLAAs an opportunity to measure progress in meeting the goals set in 
their approved Five Year Plans with a framework to synthesize 
information across all state reports in telling a national story.
    This action is to seek approval for the instructions for the 
Guidelines for IMLS Grants to States Five-Year Evaluation for the next 
three years.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: Guidelines for IMLS Grants to States Five-Year Evaluation.
    OMB Number: 3137-0090.
    Frequency: Once every five years.
    Affected Public: State Library Administrative Agencies.
    Number of Respondents: 59.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: 90 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 5,310 hours.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: n/a.
    Total Annual costs: $148,361.

    Dated: April 17, 2019.
Kim Miller,
Grants Management Specialist, Institute of Museum and Library Services.
[FR Doc. 2019-08055 Filed 4-19-19; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 7036-01-P
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