[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 220 (Thursday, November 14, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69046-69047]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-28878]


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NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES


Recruiting and Educating Librarians for the 21st Century 
Guidelines and Application Forms; Submission for OMB Review, Comment 
Request

AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services, NFAH.

ACTION: Notice of requests for new information collection approval.

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SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Services announces the 
following information collection has been submitted to the Office of 
Management and Budget for review and approval in accordance with the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). 
Currently, the Institute of Museum and Library Services is soliciting 
comment concerning extending collection entitled, Technology Survey for 
Libraries and Museums. A copy of this proposed form, with applicable 
supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Institute of 
Museum and Library Services, Director of Public and Legislative 
Affairs, Mamie Bittner at (202) 606-8339. Individuals who use a 
telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY/TDD) may call (202) 606-
8636.

DATES: Comments must be received by December 16, 2002. The OMB is 
particularly interested in comments which:
    [sbull] 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;
    [sbull] 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;
    [sbull] Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
    [sbull] 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.

ADDRESSES: For a copy of the form contact: Mamie Bittner, Director of 
Legislative and Public Affairs, Institute of Museum and Library 
Services, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Room 510, Washington, DC 20506.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background

    Pub. L. 104-208 enacted on September 30, 1996 contains the former 
Museum Services Act and the Library Services and Technology Act, a 
reauthorization. Pub. L. 104-208 authorizes the Director of the 
Institute of Museum and Library Services to make

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grants to improve museum and library service throughout the United 
States.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: Recruiting and Educating Librarians for the 21st Century.
    OMB Number: None.
    Agency Number: 3137.
    Frequency: One-time.
    Affected Public: Libraries.
    Number of Respondents: 120.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 40 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 4800.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: n/a.
    Total Annual Costs: n/a.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments should be sent to Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn.: OMB Desk Officer for 
Education, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 
20503, (202) 395-7316.

Mamie Bittner,
Director Public and Legislative Affairs.
[FR Doc. 02-28878 Filed 11-13-02; 8:45 am]
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