Notice2023-27694
Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests: Generic Clearance To Conduct Pre-Testing of Surveys
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Published
December 18, 2023
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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 to provide subject matter experts, 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 practice helps ensure that requested data can be provided in the agency's desired format; that respondents' reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized; that collection instruments are clearly understood and cover material to which respondents can be responsive; and, that the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. The purpose of this Notice is to solicit comments related to conducting pre-tests of quantitative and qualitative data collection instruments and their related data collection procedures to improve the quality and usability of information collection instruments. 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 88, Number 241 (Monday, December 18, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 87462-87463]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-27694]
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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests: Generic
Clearance To Conduct Pre-Testing of Surveys
AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Foundation
on 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 to provide subject matter
experts, 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 practice helps ensure that requested data can be provided
in the agency's desired format; that respondents' reporting burden
(time and financial resources) is minimized; that collection
instruments are clearly understood and cover material to which
respondents can be responsive; and, that the impact of collection
requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. The purpose of
this Notice is to solicit comments related to conducting pre-tests of
quantitative and qualitative data collection instruments and their
related data collection procedures to improve the quality and usability
of information collection instruments. 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 February 16, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to: Sandra Narva, Acting Director of Grants
Policy and Management, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 955
L'Enfant Plaza North SW, Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20024-2135. Ms.
Narva can be reached by telephone at 202-653-4634, or by email at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0a79646b787c6b4a63676679246d657c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f2819c93808493b29b9f9e81dc959d84">[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: For a copy of the documents contact:
Jake Soffronoff, Survey Methodologist, Office of Research and
Evaluation, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 955 L'Enfant
Plaza North SW, Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20024-2135. Mr. Soffronoff
can be reached by telephone: 202-653-4648, or by email at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#cfa5bca0a9a9bda0a1a0a9a98fa6a2a3bce1a8a0b9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c8a2bba7aeaebaa7a6a7aeae88a1a5a4bbe6afa7be">[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 especially interested in 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
IMLS 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>.
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II. Current Actions
This notice proposes the Generic Clearance to Conduct Pre-Testing
of Surveys.
IMLS requests approval from the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for a generic clearance that will allow IMLS to conduct a variety
of data-gathering activities aimed at improving the quality and
usability of information collection instruments associated with
research and analysis activities, including but not limited to the
National Museum Survey, the Public Libraries Survey and the State
Library Administrative Agencies Survey.
IMLS envisions using a variety of techniques including field tests,
respondent debriefing questionnaires, cognitive interviews, and focus
groups to identify questionnaire and procedural problems, suggest
solutions, and measure the relative effectiveness of alternative
solutions.
Following standard OMB requirements, IMLS will submit a change
request to OMB for each data collection activity undertaken under this
generic clearance. IMLS will provide OMB with the instruments and
supporting materials describing the research project and specific pre-
testing activities.
Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Title: Generic Clearance to Conduct Pre-Testing of Surveys.
OMB Number: 3137-0125.
Affected Public: The respondents will be identified at the time
that each change request is submitted to OMB. Respondents will include
State, local, and Tribal governments.
Estimated Number of Respondents: TBD.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: TBD.
Estimated Total Annual Responses: TBD.
Estimated Time per Response: TBD.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: TBD.
Dated: December 12, 2023.
Suzanne Mbollo,
Grants Management Specialist, Institute of Museum and Library Services.
[FR Doc. 2023-27694 Filed 12-15-23; 8:45 am]
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