Meeting of Humanities Panel, 56640-56641 [2020-20140]

Download as PDF 56640 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 178 / Monday, September 14, 2020 / Notices 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matthew Birnbaum, Ph.D., Supervisory Social Science Researcher, Planning, Research and Evaluation, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 955 L’Enfant Plaza North, SW, Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20024–2135. Dr. Birnbaum can be reached by Telephone: 202–653–4760, Fax: 202– 653–4601, or by email at mbirnbaum@imls.gov, or by teletype (TTY/TDD) for persons with hearing difficulty at 202–653–4614. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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. I. Background 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. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES II. Current Actions This proposed request is to renew IMLS’ generic clearance for collection of qualitative feedback on the Agency’s service delivery. This data collection activity provides a means to garner qualitative customer and stakeholder feedback in an efficient and timely manner in accordance with the Administration’s commitment to improving service delivery. By qualitative feedback, IMLS means information that provides useful insights on perceptions and opinions, VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:51 Sep 11, 2020 Jkt 250001 but are not statistical surveys that yield quantitative results that can be generalized to the population of study. The Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery has been conducted by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the clearance number 3137–0081, which expires December 31, 2020. Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services. Title: Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery. OMB Number: 3137–0081. Agency Number: 3137. Affected Public: State and local governments, State library agencies, and public libraries. Number of Respondents: 9,854. Frequency of Response: Once per request. Average minutes per response: 51 minutes. Total burden hours: 1,578. Cost Burden (dollars): $44,095.19. 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: September 9, 2020. Kim Miller, Senior Grants Management Specialist, Institute of Museum and Library Services. [FR Doc. 2020–20225 Filed 9–11–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7036–01–P NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES National Endowment for the Humanities Meeting of Humanities Panel National Endowment for the Humanities; National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) will hold fifteen meetings, by videoconference, of the Humanities Panel, a federal advisory committee, during October 2020. The purpose of the meetings is for panel review, discussion, evaluation, and recommendation of applications for financial assistance under the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965. DATES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for meeting dates. The meetings will open at 8:30 a.m. and will adjourn by 5:00 p.m. on the dates specified below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Voyatzis, Committee SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Management Officer, 400 7th Street SW, Room 4060, Washington, DC 20506; (202) 606–8322; evoyatzis@neh.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given of the following meetings: 1. DATE: October 6, 2020 This video meeting will discuss applications on the topic of Literary Studies, for the Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant program, submitted to the Division of Preservation and Access. 2. DATE: October 8, 2020 This video meeting will discuss applications on the topics of Art and Architectural History, for the Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant program, submitted to the Division of Preservation and Access. 3. DATE: October 14, 2020 This video meeting will discuss applications on the topics of Film and Media Studies, for the Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant program, submitted to the Division of Preservation and Access. 4. DATE: October 15, 2020 This video meeting will discuss applications on the topic of World Studies (Pre-Modern Era), for the Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant program, submitted to the Division of Preservation and Access. 5. DATE: October 19, 2020 This video meeting will discuss applications for the Short Documentaries grant program, submitted to the Division of Public Programs. 6. DATE: October 20, 2020 This video meeting will discuss applications on the topics of World History and Culture, for Media Projects: Production Grants, submitted to the Division of Public Programs. 7. DATE: October 20, 2020 This video meeting will discuss applications on the topic of American Studies, for the Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant program, submitted to the Division of Preservation and Access. 8. DATE: October 22, 2020 This video meeting will discuss applications on the topic of U.S. History (African American Studies), for the Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant program, submitted to the Division of Preservation and Access. 9. DATE: October 22, 2020 This video meeting will discuss applications on the topics of Radio and E:\FR\FM\14SEN1.SGM 14SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 178 / Monday, September 14, 2020 / Notices Podcasts, for Media Projects: Production Grants, submitted to the Division of Public Programs. 10. DATE: October 23, 2020 This video meeting will discuss applications on the topics of Art History and Culture, for Media Projects: Production Grants, submitted to the Division of Public Programs. 11. DATE: October 26, 2020 This video meeting will discuss applications on the topics of Civics and Society, for Media Projects: Production Grants, submitted to the Division of Public Programs. 12. DATE: October 27, 2020 This video meeting will discuss applications on the topics of U.S. History and Culture, for Media Projects: Production Grants, submitted to the Division of Public Programs. 13. DATE: October 27, 2020 This video meeting will discuss applications on the topic of Art History, for the Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant program, submitted to the Division of Preservation and Access. 14. DATE: October 28, 2020 This video meeting will discuss applications on the topic of U.S. History (West), for the Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant program, submitted to the Division of Preservation and Access. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 15. DATE: October 29, 2020 This video meeting will discuss applications on the topics of Music and Performing Arts, for the Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant program, submitted to the Division of Preservation and Access. Because these meetings will include review of personal and/or proprietary financial and commercial information given in confidence to the agency by grant applicants, the meetings will be closed to the public pursuant to sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) of Title 5, U.S.C., as amended. I have made this determination pursuant to the authority granted me by the Chairman’s Delegation of Authority to Close Advisory Committee Meetings dated April 15, 2016. Dated: September 8, 2020. Caitlin Cater, Attorney-Advisor, National Endowment for the Humanities. [FR Doc. 2020–20140 Filed 9–11–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7536–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:51 Sep 11, 2020 Jkt 250001 NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; Medical Clearance Process for Deployment to the Polar Regions National Science Foundation. Submission for OMB review; comment request. AGENCY: ACTION: The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register, and no comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice. DATES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAmain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314, or send email to splimpto@ nsf.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877– 8339, which is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (including federal holidays). Copies of the submission may be obtained by calling 703–292–7556. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NSF may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Title of Collection: Medical Clearance Process for Deployment to the Polar Regions. OMB Number: 3145–0177. Type of Request: Revision to and extension of approval of an information collection. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 56641 Proposed Project: Presidential Memorandum No. 6646 (February 5, 1982) (available from the National Science Foundation, Office of Polar Programs, Suite 755, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230) sets forth the National Science Foundation’s overall management responsibilities for the entire United States national program in Antarctica. Section 107(a) of Public law 98–373 [July 31, 1984; amended as Public Law 101–609– November 16, 1990] [available from the National Science Foundation, Office of Polar Programs, Suite 755, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230] designates the National Science Foundation as the lead agency responsible for implementing Arctic research policy, and the Director of the National Science Foundation shall ensure that the requirements of section 108 are fulfilled. NSF Form 1700, Medical Clearance Process for Deployment to the Polar Regions furnishes information to the NSF regarding the physical, dental, and mental health status for all individuals (except DoD-uniformed service personnel) who anticipate deploying to Antarctica under the auspices of the United States Antarctic Program or to certain regions of the Arctic sponsored by the NSF/GEO/Office of Polar Programs. The information is used to determine whether an individual is physically and mentally suited to endure the extreme hardships imposed by the Arctic and Antarctic continents, while also performing specific duties as specified by their employers. Respondents: All non-DoD uniformed personnel planning to deploy to U.S. stations in the Antarctic or to specified regions of the Arctic that are sponsored by the National Science Foundation’s Office of Polar Programs. The number of Annual Respondents: 3,500 to the Antarctic and 150 to the Arctic. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 36,500 hours. Frequency of Responses: This form is submitted upon an individual’s first deployment to Antarctica (below 60° South) or to specified regions of the Arctic and annually thereafter for the duration of the individual’s deployments. Comments: Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity E:\FR\FM\14SEN1.SGM 14SEN1

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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES

National Endowment for the Humanities


Meeting of Humanities Panel

AGENCY: National Endowment for the Humanities; National Foundation on 
the Arts and the Humanities.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) will hold 
fifteen meetings, by videoconference, of the Humanities Panel, a 
federal advisory committee, during October 2020. The purpose of the 
meetings is for panel review, discussion, evaluation, and 
recommendation of applications for financial assistance under the 
National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965.

DATES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for meeting dates. The meetings 
will open at 8:30 a.m. and will adjourn by 5:00 p.m. on the dates 
specified below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Voyatzis, Committee 
Management Officer, 400 7th Street SW, Room 4060, Washington, DC 20506; 
(202) 606-8322; [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given of the 
following meetings:

1. DATE: October 6, 2020

    This video meeting will discuss applications on the topic of 
Literary Studies, for the Humanities Collections and Reference 
Resources grant program, submitted to the Division of Preservation and 
Access.

2. DATE: October 8, 2020

    This video meeting will discuss applications on the topics of Art 
and Architectural History, for the Humanities Collections and Reference 
Resources grant program, submitted to the Division of Preservation and 
Access.

3. DATE: October 14, 2020

    This video meeting will discuss applications on the topics of Film 
and Media Studies, for the Humanities Collections and Reference 
Resources grant program, submitted to the Division of Preservation and 
Access.

4. DATE: October 15, 2020

    This video meeting will discuss applications on the topic of World 
Studies (Pre-Modern Era), for the Humanities Collections and Reference 
Resources grant program, submitted to the Division of Preservation and 
Access.

5. DATE: October 19, 2020

    This video meeting will discuss applications for the Short 
Documentaries grant program, submitted to the Division of Public 
Programs.

6. DATE: October 20, 2020

    This video meeting will discuss applications on the topics of World 
History and Culture, for Media Projects: Production Grants, submitted 
to the Division of Public Programs.

7. DATE: October 20, 2020

    This video meeting will discuss applications on the topic of 
American Studies, for the Humanities Collections and Reference 
Resources grant program, submitted to the Division of Preservation and 
Access.

8. DATE: October 22, 2020

    This video meeting will discuss applications on the topic of U.S. 
History (African American Studies), for the Humanities Collections and 
Reference Resources grant program, submitted to the Division of 
Preservation and Access.

9. DATE: October 22, 2020

    This video meeting will discuss applications on the topics of Radio 
and

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Podcasts, for Media Projects: Production Grants, submitted to the 
Division of Public Programs.

10. DATE: October 23, 2020

    This video meeting will discuss applications on the topics of Art 
History and Culture, for Media Projects: Production Grants, submitted 
to the Division of Public Programs.

11. DATE: October 26, 2020

    This video meeting will discuss applications on the topics of 
Civics and Society, for Media Projects: Production Grants, submitted to 
the Division of Public Programs.

12. DATE: October 27, 2020

    This video meeting will discuss applications on the topics of U.S. 
History and Culture, for Media Projects: Production Grants, submitted 
to the Division of Public Programs.

13. DATE: October 27, 2020

    This video meeting will discuss applications on the topic of Art 
History, for the Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant 
program, submitted to the Division of Preservation and Access.

14. DATE: October 28, 2020

    This video meeting will discuss applications on the topic of U.S. 
History (West), for the Humanities Collections and Reference Resources 
grant program, submitted to the Division of Preservation and Access.

15. DATE: October 29, 2020

    This video meeting will discuss applications on the topics of Music 
and Performing Arts, for the Humanities Collections and Reference 
Resources grant program, submitted to the Division of Preservation and 
Access.
    Because these meetings will include review of personal and/or 
proprietary financial and commercial information given in confidence to 
the agency by grant applicants, the meetings will be closed to the 
public pursuant to sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) of Title 5, 
U.S.C., as amended. I have made this determination pursuant to the 
authority granted me by the Chairman's Delegation of Authority to Close 
Advisory Committee Meetings dated April 15, 2016.

    Dated: September 8, 2020.
Caitlin Cater,
Attorney-Advisor, National Endowment for the Humanities.
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