Notice2024-03786
Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request, Proposed Collection: Generic Clearance To Conduct Pre-Testing of Surveys
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Published
February 27, 2024
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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) 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 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. This notice proposes the renewal of a generic clearance to Conduct Pre- Testing of Surveys, comprising of quantitative and qualitative data collection instruments and their related data collection procedures, in order to improve the quality and usability of information collection instruments. For more information on the types of proposed information collection requests for pre-testing survey IMLS may administer, contact the individual listed below in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 39 (Tuesday, February 27, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14526-14527]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-03786]
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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:
Generic Clearance To Conduct Pre-Testing of Surveys
AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Foundation
on the Arts and the Humanities.
ACTION: Submission for OMB review, comment request, collection of
information.
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SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) 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 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.
This notice proposes the renewal of a generic clearance to Conduct Pre-
Testing of Surveys, comprising of quantitative and qualitative data
collection instruments and their related data collection procedures, in
order to improve the quality and usability of information collection
instruments. For more information on the types of proposed information
collection requests for pre-testing survey IMLS may administer, contact
the individual listed below in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section of this notice.
DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the
ADDRESSES section below on or before March 24, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for proposed
information collection requests should be sent within 30 days of
publication of this Notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find
this particular information collection request by selecting ``Institute
of Museum and Library Services'' under ``Currently Under Review;'' then
check ``Only Show ICR for Public Comment'' checkbox. Once you have
found this information collection request, select ``Comment,'' and
enter or upload your comment and information. Alternatively, please
mail your written comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, Attn.: OMB Desk Officer for Education, Office of Management
and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, or call (202) 395-7316.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 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
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<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e18b928e8787938e8f8e8787a1888c8d92cf868e97"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5339203c3535213c3d3c3535133a3e3f207d343c25">[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: OMB is particular 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 submission of responses).
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. Our vision is a nation where
museums and libraries work together to transform the lives of
individuals and communities. To learn more, visit <a href="http://www.imls.gov">www.imls.gov</a>.
Current Actions: This notice proposes a new three-year Generic
Clearance to Conduct Pre-Testing of Surveys that will allow the agency
to develop, test, and improve its surveys and methodologies. IMLS
envisions using a variety of techniques including but not limited to
tests of various types of survey operations, focus groups, cognitive
interviews and laboratory activities, respondent debriefing
questionnaires, field tests, pilot testing, exploratory interviews,
experiments with questionnaire design, and user experience testing in
order 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. Participants in some of these pre-testing
activities may be subject to the safeguards provided by the Privacy Act
of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). If any pre-testing activities are covered, you
will find more information in a forthcoming System of Records Notice.
IMLS will provide OMB with the instruments and supporting materials
describing the research project and specific pre-testing activities.
The 60-Day Notice was published in the Federal Register on December
18, 2023 (88 FR 87462) (Document Number 2023-27694). No comments were
received under this notice.
Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Title of Collection: Generic Clearance to Conduct Pre-Testing of
Surveys.
OMB Control Number: 3137-0125.
Agency Number: 3137.
Affected Public: State, local, and Tribal governments; libraries;
museums.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 4,225.
Frequency of Response: Once per request.
Average Minutes per Response: 30.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 2,113.
Total Annual Cost Burden: $67.178.
Total Annual Federal Costs: $11,004.
Dated: February 20, 2024.
Suzanne Mbollo,
Grants Management Specialist, Institute of Museum and Library Services.
[FR Doc. 2024-03786 Filed 2-26-24; 8:45 am]
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