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The National Endowment for the Arts has announced a meeting of the Arts Advisory Panel to the National Council on the Arts. This meeting will be held by teleconference or videoconference on March 16, 2021, and is scheduled from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern time. The meeting will be closed to the public to allow for private discussions and evaluations relating to financial assistance under the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act. For more information, Ms. Sherry Hale can be contacted at the National Endowment for the Arts.

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) 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 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) 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.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is inviting public comments on the proposed information collection necessary to support the implementation of the Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) program. This program aids museums and conservators in evaluating their collections care practices by providing assessment reports with recommendations. The goal is to minimize the paperwork burden while ensuring the requested data is collected efficiently and clearly. Comments must be submitted by March 12, 2021.

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 Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is asking for public comments on a plan for two grant programs focused on specific museums and their communities: the Museum Grants for African American History and Culture Program and the Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program. These programs aim to support and enhance museum services through exhibitions, educational programs, and professional development. The IMLS is interested in comments to ensure the data collection process is efficient, minimizes burden, and is useful. Comments can be submitted to IMLS by March 8, 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 Institute of Museum and Library Services submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of a new web form that museum and library awardees can use to request advance or reimbursement payments. This request is part of a program aimed at reducing the burden of collecting information, both in terms of time and financial resources, and ensuring the data is collected in a useful and clear format. The public is invited to submit comments on this proposal by February 10, 2021, focusing on the necessity, burden, and utility of the information collection. This effort supports the agency's mission to empower libraries and museums across the nation through thoughtful grant-making and policy development.