Notice2021-18937
Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests: 2022-2024 IMLS Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants Notice of Funding Opportunity (3137-0110)
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September 2, 2021
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National Foundation on the Arts and the HumanitiesInstitute of Museum and Library Services
Abstract
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 a plan to modify the eligibility criteria and to update performance measurement requirements for Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants. A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the individual listed below in the ADDRESSES section of this Notice.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 168 (Thursday, September 2, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49355-49356]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-18937]
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NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests: 2022-2024
IMLS Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants Notice of
Funding Opportunity (3137-0110)
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. 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 a plan to
modify the eligibility criteria and to update performance measurement
requirements for Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants. 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 October 31, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to Connie Bodner, Ph.D., Director of Grants
Policy and Management, Office of Grants Policy and Management,
Institute of Museum and Library Services, 955 L'Enfant Plaza North SW,
Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20024-2135. Dr. Bodner can be reached by
telephone: 202-653-4636, or by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fe9d9c919a909b8cbe9793928dd0999188"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0f6c6d606b616a7d4f6662637c21686079">[email protected]</span></a>. Office hours
are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing (TTY users) can contact
IMLS at 202-207-7858 via 711 for TTY-Based Telecommunications Relay
Service.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anthony D. Smith, Associate Deputy
Director, Office of Library Services, Discretionary Programs, Institute
of Museum and Library Services, 955 L'Enfant Plaza North SW, Suite
4000, Washington, DC 20024-2135. Mr. Smith can be reached by telephone
at 202-653-4716, or by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3f5e4c52564b577f5652534c11585049"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c4a5b7a9adb0ac84ada9a8b7eaa3abb2">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: IMLS is particularly interested in public
comment that help the agency to:
<bullet> Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the
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functions of the agency, including whether the information will have
practical utility;
<bullet> 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;
<bullet> Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
<bullet> 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.
To learn more, visit <a href="http://www.imls.gov">www.imls.gov</a>.
II. Current Actions
The Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants program is
designed to assist Native American tribes in improving core library
services for their communities. The program goals are (1) to improve
digital services to support needs for education, workforce development,
economic and business development, health information, critical
thinking skills, and digital literacy skills; (2) to improve
educational programs related to specific topics and content areas of
interest to library patrons and community-based users; and (3) to
enhance the preservation and revitalization of Native American cultures
and languages.
This action is to modify the eligibility criteria and to update
performance measurement requirements for Native American Library
Services Enhancement Grants. If approved, the program would no longer
require applicants to first submit an application to the Native
American Library Services Basic Grants program in the same year. This
would reduce unnecessary administrative burden for applicants and
awardees and allow applicants to choose the grant program(s) best
suited to their needs. Updating performance measurement requirements
will bring this program into better alignment with other IMLS grant
programs and make it easier for applicants to comply.
Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Title: 2022-2024 IMLS Native American Library Services Enhancement
Grants Notice of Funding Opportunity.
OMB Control Number: 3137-0110.
Agency Number: 3137.
Respondents: Federally recognized Native American Tribes.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 40.
Frequency of Response: Once per request.
Average Hours per Response: 40 hours.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 1,600.
Cost Burden (dollars): $47,632.
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: August 27, 2021.
Kim Miller,
Senior Grants Management Specialist, Institute of Museum and Library
Services.
[FR Doc. 2021-18937 Filed 9-1-21; 8:45 am]
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