SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

IMLS is particularly interested in public comments that help the agency to:

• 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;
• 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;
• Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
• 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

The Institute of Museum and Library Services 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 www.imls.gov.

II. Current Actions

Pursuant to Public Law 107-279, this SLAA Survey collects biennial descriptive data on the universe of SLAAs in the United States. SLAAs are the official agencies of each state charged by state law with the extension and development of public library services throughout the state (20 U.S.C. 9122). The purpose of this survey is to provide state and federal policymakers with information about SLAAs, including their governance, allied operations, developmental services to libraries and library systems, support of electronic information networks and resources, number and types of outlets, and direct services to the public. Because the FY 2022 collection will not begin until early 2023, we are carrying over the documentation and estimated burden associated with the FY 2020 data. The SLAA Survey has been conducted by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the clearance number 3137-0072, which expires October 31, 2023. This action is to request a new three-year approval.

Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Title: State Library Administrative Agencies Survey, FY 2022 and FY 2024.

OMB Number: 3137-0072.

Agency Number: 3137.

Respondents/Affected Public: Federal, State, and local governments; State Library Administrative Agencies.

Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 51.

Frequency of Response: Biennially.

Estimated Average Burden Hours per Respondent: 25 hours.

Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1,285.

Total Annualized capital/startup costs: n/a.

Total Annual Costs: $37,811.

Total Annual Federal Costs: $307,516.

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.

87 FR 32195