Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests: Native American Library Services Basic Grants Notice of Funding Opportunity

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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 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 communicate the agency's intent to request renewal of the clearance for IMLS's Native American Library Services Basic Grants (NAB), a discretionary grant program designed to assist Native American tribes in improving library services for 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 91, Number 210 (Monday, November 2, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 68990]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-22324]



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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES

Institute of Museum and Library Services


Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests: Native 
American Library Services Basic Grants Notice of Funding Opportunity

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 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 communicate 
the agency's intent to request renewal of the clearance for IMLS's 
Native American Library Services Basic Grants (NAB), a discretionary 
grant program designed to assist Native American tribes in improving 
library services for 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 January 02, 2027.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to Sandra Narva, Lead Senior Grants Management 
Specialist, Office of General Counsel, ATTN: Grants Management, 
Institute of Museum and Library Services, 200 Constitution Ave NW, 
Suite N-3629, Washington, DC 20210. Ms. Narva can be reached by 
telephone, 202-653-4634, or by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#285b46495a5e49684145445b064f475e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0b78656a797d6a4b62666778256c647d">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. Office hours 
are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa Solomson, Deputy Director, Office 
of Library Services, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 200 
Constitution Ave NW, Suite N-3629, Washington, DC 20210. Ms. Solomson 
can be reached by telephone, 202-653-4617, or by email at 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#375b44585b585a445859775e5a5b4419505841"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="076b74686b686a746869476e6a6b7429606871">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., E.T., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

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. The agency advances, supports, and empowers 
America's museums, libraries, and related organizations through grant 
making, research, and policy development. For more information about 
IMLS, visit <a href="http://www.imls.gov">www.imls.gov</a>.

II. Current Actions

    This action will renew the NAB Notice of Funding Opportunities 
clearance, which expires February 28, 2027, for an additional three 
years.
    The NAB program assists eligible Native Communities in 
establishing, sustaining, and improving library services and operations 
with their communities. As information needs change, Tribal libraries 
must be able to serve as knowledge and resource centers to benefit 
their users and the wellness of their communities. The NAB program 
supports Native Communities across the country to address their 
individual information needs and priorities.
    The two goals for this program are (1) to improve library and 
archival services for accessing, learning, and preserving information 
with the community, and (2) to improve library and archival services 
for accessing, learning, and preserving information with the community.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: Native American Library Services Basic Grants Notice of 
Funding Opportunity.
    OMB Control Number: 3137-0093.
    Agency Number: 3137.
    Respondents/Affected Public: Federally Recognized Indian Tribes.
    Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 170.
    Frequency of Response: Once per request.
    Estimated Average Hours per Response: 10.
    Estimated Total Average of Burden Hours: 1,700.
    Total Annual Cost Burden: $49,776.
    Total Annual Federal Costs: $19,324.
    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. This collection is authorized 
by 20 U.S.C. 9161, ``Services for Native Americans.''

    Dated: October 29, 2026.
Suzanne Mbollo,
Grants Management Specialist, Institute of Museum and Library Services.
[FR Doc. 2026-22324 Filed 10-30-26; 8:45 am]
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