Notice2024-04451
Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests: National Medal for Museum and Library Service Nomination Form
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Published
March 4, 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), 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 related to the nomination form for the annual IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Service Program designed to recognize outstanding libraries and museums that have made significant contributions in service to improve the wellbeing of their communities. 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 89, Number 43 (Monday, March 4, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15617-15618]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-04451]
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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests: National
Medal for Museum and Library Service Nomination Form
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 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 related to the nomination
form for the annual IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Service
Program designed to recognize outstanding libraries and museums that
have made significant contributions in service to improve the wellbeing
of their communities. 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 April 30, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to Sandra Narva, Acting 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. Ms. Narva can be reached by
telephone at 202-653-4634, or by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2e5d404f5c584f6e4743425d00494158"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cdbea3acbfbbac8da4a0a1bee3aaa2bb">[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.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katherine Maas, Chief of Staff,
Institute of Museum and Library Services, 955 L'Enfant Plaza North SW,
Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20024-2135. Ms. Maas can be reached by
telephone at 202-653-4798, or by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c0aea1b4a9afaea1acada5a4a1acb380a9adacb3eea7afb6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="610f0015080e0f000d0c0405000d1221080c0d124f060e17">[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
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>.
II. Current Actions
The purpose of this collection is to administer the IMLS process by
which organizations nominated for the National Medal for Museum and
Library Service submit administrative information about their
organizations, communities, and programs. IMLS uses a standardized
electronic form to collect this information from museums and libraries
when they submit their nominations. The National Medal for Museum and
Library Service is the nation's highest honor for institutions that
make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities.
Since 1994, IMLS has presented the award to institutions that
demonstrate extraordinary and innovative approaches to community
service. In addition to the Medal, IMLS may provide a monetary award.
This action is to renew the content, form, and instructions for the
next three years.
Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Title: National Medal for Museum and Library Service Program
Nomination Form.
OMB Control Number: 3137-0097.
Agency Number: 3137.
Affected Public: Library and Museum applicants.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 175.
Frequency of Response: Once per year.
Average Hours per Response: 9.
Total Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 1,575.
Total Annual Cost Burden: $50,225.
Total Annual Federal Costs: $8,024.
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: February 27, 2024.
Suzanne Mbollo,
Grants Management Specialist, Institute of Museum and Library Services.
[FR Doc. 2024-04451 Filed 3-1-24; 8:45 am]
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