Notice2022-11402
Notice of Proposed Information Collection Request: State Library Administrative Agency (SLAA) Survey FY 2022-FY 2024
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Published
May 27, 2022
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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 the modifications to and continuance of the State Library Administrative Agency (SLAA) Surveys for Fiscal Years 2022 and 2024. 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 87, Number 103 (Friday, May 27, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32195-32196]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-11402]
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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Notice of Proposed Information Collection Request: State Library
Administrative Agency (SLAA) Survey FY 2022-FY 2024
AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Foundation
on the Arts and the Humanities.
ACTION: Notice, request for comments on this 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 the
modifications to and continuance of the State Library Administrative
Agency (SLAA) Surveys for Fiscal Years 2022 and 2024. 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
ADDRESSES section below on or before July 26, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to: Connie Bodner, Ph.D., Director 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
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by telephone at 202-653-4636, or by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7a1918151e141f083a13171609541d150c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="83e0e1ece7ede6f1c3eaeeeff0ade4ecf5">[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: Marisa Pelczar, Ph.D., Program
Analyst, Office of Research and Evaluation, Institute of Museum and
Library Services, 955 L'Enfant Plaza North SW, Suite 4000, Washington,
DC 20024-2135. Dr. Pelczar can be reached by telephone: 202-653-4647,
or by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fe938e9b929d849f8cbe9793928dd0999188"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="523f22373e31283320123b3f3e217c353d24">[email protected]</span></a>. 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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: IMLS is particularly interested in public
comments that help the agency to:
<bullet> 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;
<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
Pursuant to Public Law 107-279, this SLAA Survey collects biennial
descriptive data on the universe of SLAAs in the United States. SLAAs
are the official agencies of each state charged by state law with the
extension and development of public library services throughout the
state (20 U.S.C. 9122). The purpose of this survey is to provide state
and federal policymakers with information about SLAAs, including their
governance, allied operations, developmental services to libraries and
library systems, support of electronic information networks and
resources, number and types of outlets, and direct services to the
public. Because the FY 2022 collection will not begin until early 2023,
we are carrying over the documentation and estimated burden associated
with the FY 2020 data. The SLAA Survey has been conducted by the
Institute of Museum and Library Services under the clearance number
3137-0072, which expires October 31, 2023. This action is to request a
new three-year approval.
Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Title: State Library Administrative Agencies Survey, FY 2022 and FY
2024.
OMB Number: 3137-0072.
Agency Number: 3137.
Respondents/Affected Public: Federal, State, and local governments;
State Library Administrative Agencies.
Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 51.
Frequency of Response: Biennially.
Estimated Average Burden Hours per Respondent: 25 hours.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1,285.
Total Annualized capital/startup costs: n/a.
Total Annual Costs: $37,811.
Total Annual Federal Costs: $307,516.
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: May 23, 2022.
Suzanne Mbollo,
Grants Management Specialist, Institute of Museum and Library Services.
[FR Doc. 2022-11402 Filed 5-26-22; 8:45 am]
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