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The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is seeking public comments on a proposed survey aimed at military-connected individuals who participate in community arts programs funded by the Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network. This effort is part of NEA's initiative to streamline paperwork and reduce the burden on respondents, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The NEA is particularly interested in feedback about the necessity and utility of the information, the accuracy of their burden estimates, ways to enhance the quality of collected data, and suggestions for minimizing respondent efforts, including the use of advanced technology. Comments can be submitted to the NEA's Research Office via email within 60 days of the notice's publication date.

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) invites written comments from federally recognized tribes about its policies and programs, as part of a tribal consultation effort aligned with the NEA's guidelines. Tribes have until March 6, 2025, to submit their feedback, which will be used to draft a summary report. This consultation seeks ideas on how NEA resources have impacted tribal communities, how NEA can better support tribal sovereignty, and suggestions for improving NEA’s Tribal Consultation Policy. Additionally, NEA aims to enhance its engagement with Indigenous communities through specific programs and updates to its offerings.

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is adjusting the maximum civil monetary penalties (CMPs) according to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. These adjustments ensure that penalties for violations of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act (PFCRA) and Restrictions on Lobbying continue to reflect inflation and maintain their deterrent effect. The new penalties are based on the Consumer Price Index and are effective for violations assessed after January 15, 2021. The inflation-adjusted penalties are now set at $11,802 for false claims under the PFCRA and range from $20,720 to $207,314 for lobbying restrictions violations.

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is seeking public and federal agency feedback on a proposed information collection of NEA panelist profile data. This effort is part of the NEA's ongoing initiative to reduce paperwork and make the process easier for respondents. Interested parties have 60 days from the publication date in the Federal Register to submit their comments. The NEA aims to ensure that the data collection process is efficient, useful, and minimally burdensome while maintaining high-quality information.

The National Endowment for the Arts announced four upcoming meetings of the Arts Advisory Panel to the National Council on the Arts. These meetings will happen via teleconference or videoconference and are set for February and March 2025. The sessions will be closed to the public because they involve reviewing applications and making recommendations on financial assistance. Details for exact dates and times are listed, and all times are in Eastern time.

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has issued a notice about its systems of records, as required by the Privacy Act of 1974. This update outlines changes in record systems and introduces new routine uses for the stored data, aiming to ensure that individuals can request information with accuracy and precision. The document also details various systems related to grants, personnel, finances, and complaint case files, specifying how these records are stored, accessed, and maintained. The changes reflect the adoption of electronic technology and administrative updates within the agency.

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is seeking public input on proposed information collection related to their Creative Forces: NEA Military Healing Arts Network Community Arts Engagement Subgranting Program. This initiative is part of NEA's ongoing effort to minimize paperwork and make data collection clear and efficient, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are particularly interested in feedback on the necessity and utility of the information, accuracy of burden estimates, and ways to improve clarity and reduce respondent burden. Written comments must be submitted within 60 days from the publication date in the Federal Register.

The National Endowment for the Arts, part of the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities, announced a meeting of the National Council on the Arts. This meeting is scheduled for May 1, 2025, and will be conducted via videoconference. The open session, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern time, will discuss general agency business and be webcast for public viewing. The closed session, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., will not be open to the public due to the discussion of sensitive information.

The National Endowment for the Arts, part of the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities, has announced that two meetings of the Arts Advisory Panel to the National Council on the Arts will be held by teleconference. These meetings, scheduled for February 17, 2021, are closed to the public and will involve reviewing applications for literature fellowships and South Arts Leadership. For more information on these meetings, individuals can contact Ms. Sherry Hale at the National Endowment for the Arts.

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has issued a final rule to adjust the maximum civil monetary penalties for specific violations to account for inflation, in compliance with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. Effective January 13, 2025, these adjustments apply to penalties under the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act and Restrictions on Lobbying. The penalties are calculated based on a specific Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) multiplier. This rule ensures that the penalties remain effective deterrents without any need for public comment, as established by the requirements of the 2015 Act.