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The National Museum and Library Services Board, part of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, will hold a virtual meeting on March 2, 2021. During this meeting, they will review nominations for the 2021 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The meeting is closed to the public because it will discuss sensitive and confidential information. For more details, Katherine Maas can be contacted at the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

The National Endowment for the Arts will hold the 215th meeting of the National Council on the Arts via videoconference on March 28, 2025. The open session will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and will discuss general agency business, which the public can view online. There will also be a closed session from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for discussions involving sensitive information. Those requiring special accommodations must contact the Office of Accessibility at least seven days before the meeting.

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is asking for public comments on a proposed change to their information collection process, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This change updates the burden estimates for NEH grant applications, adjusting the total estimated time required from 88,815 to 296,433 hours due to more precise calculations of the time needed to prepare applications, which has increased from 15 to 60 hours per proposal. The NEH invites comments on the necessity and effectiveness of these changes, and responses need to be submitted by March 29, 2021.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is seeking public comments on the proposed renewal of its information collection request related to grant performance reporting for the years 2022-2024. The IMLS aims to streamline the reporting process, minimize the burden on respondents, and ensure the practical utility of the information collected. Public feedback is especially encouraged to assess the necessity and effectiveness of this data collection and suggest improvements. Comments must be submitted by March 8, 2021, to Connie Bodner of IMLS.

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) will conduct twenty videoconference meetings of the Humanities Panel during March 2021. These meetings are intended for reviewing, discussing, evaluating, and recommending applications for financial assistance related to various humanities topics. The meetings will cover topics such as U.S. History, Philosophy, Science, Arts, and Literature, among others. Due to the confidential nature of the financial and personal information reviewed, these meetings will be closed to the public.

The Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities will hold a meeting of the Arts and Artifacts International Indemnity Panel on May 14, 2025. This meeting, which will be conducted via videoconference, aims to review and discuss applications related to indemnity certificates for upcoming exhibitions. Due to the confidential nature of the discussions, the meeting will be closed to the public. It involves evaluating proprietary data and sensitive information about the protection of valuable artwork and artifacts.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is asking for public comments on a planned data collection effort aimed at supporting their Learning Agendas for Libraries and Museums. This initiative is part of their ongoing efforts to minimize paperwork and reduce the burden on respondents. The public is encouraged to provide feedback on the necessity and utility of the data collection, its estimated burden, and how the process can be improved. Comments are welcomed until January 2, 2025, and can be submitted online or by mail.

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is inviting comments on a proposed information collection as part of their efforts to lessen paperwork and respondent burden. This survey aims to assess the impact of CARES Act funding on state arts agencies. Feedback is sought particularly on the necessity, usefulness, and clarity of the information to be collected, as well as ways to minimize the burden of this data collection on respondents. Submissions are due by April 19, 2021.

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) plans to hold thirty-four video meetings of the Humanities Panel throughout March 2025. These meetings aim to review and evaluate applications for financial assistance as part of their various grant programs. The sessions will be closed to the public to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information presented by the grant applicants. The dates and topics of each meeting span a range of subjects, including digital humanities, cultural heritage, and artificial intelligence, among others.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is seeking public comments on their proposal to renew the Native American Library Services Basic Grants Program Final Performance Report Form. This form is important for IMLS in the administration and performance reporting for grant programs involving Native American tribes. The public is invited to share insights on whether the data collection is necessary, how accurate IMLS's burden estimates are, and ways to improve the information's quality and clarity while reducing respondent burden. Comments must be submitted by March 8, 2021, to the contact provided in the notice.