Institute of Museum and Library Services, Office of Museum Services; Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request; Conservation Assessment Program (CAP) Evaluation

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 26 (Tuesday, February 9, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 6384]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-3147]


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NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES


Institute of Museum and Library Services, Office of Museum 
Services; Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request; Conservation 
Assessment Program (CAP) Evaluation

AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum Services has submitted the following 
public information request 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 a new 
collection entitled, Conservation Assessment Program (CAP) Evaluation.
    A copy of this proposed form, with applicable supporting 
documentation, may be obtained by calling the Institute of Museum and 
Library Services, Director of Research and Technology, Rebecca Danvers 
(202) 606-2478. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the 
deaf (TTY/TDD) may call (202) 606-8636.
    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), by 30 
days from publication date.
    The OMB is particularly interested in comments which:
    •  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 submission of responses.

BACKGROUND: The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is 
seeking to collect and analyze information related to the Conservation 
Assessment Program (CAP), which provides small- to-mid-size museums 
with a source for general conservation survey grants. The research 
evaluation will help IMLS evaluate the outcomes for museums that 
participated in CAP, evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of CAP, 
identify potential areas for improvement, determine the level of need/
interest for the program within the key stakeholder groups, and to 
assess the overall effectiveness of CAP in meeting its goals. From this 
evaluation, IMLS will be able to assess the strengths, weaknesses, and 
overall success of the CAP program, and make improvements to the 
program.
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: Conservation Assessment Program (CAP) Evaluation.
    OMB Number: N/A.
    Affected Publics: Museums and conservation assessors.
    Total Respondents: 3,674.
    Frequency: One time.
    Total Responses: 3,674.
    Average Time per Response: 20 minutes.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1,255.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $0.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mamie Bittner, Director Public and 
Legislative Affairs, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1100 
Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20506.

    Dated: February 3, 1999.
Mamie Bittner,
Director Public and Legislative Affairs.
[FR Doc. 99-3147 Filed 2-8-99; 8:45 am]
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