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The National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI) will hold a virtual open meeting from March 3-5, 2021, to discuss agenda items related to the accreditation and standards of educational institutions. NACIQI advises the Secretary of Education on accrediting agencies and the process of certifying higher education institutions. The meeting will address several accreditation agency recognition applications, compliance reports, and other inquiries, with opportunities for public participation through pre-registration and allotted time for oral comments. Additionally, the meeting will include an interim report from the Subcommittee on Student Success.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is seeking public comments on its plan to offer two grant programs: the IMLS National Leadership Grants for Libraries and the IMLS Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. These programs aim to support libraries and their communities by enhancing library services and developing a diverse workforce of librarians. Comments are invited to help the agency assess the necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden of the proposed information collection. Interested individuals can contact the agency for more details or submit comments by the specified deadline.

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 has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This request involves a three-year plan to pre-test surveys to enhance the quality and usability of data collection instruments, ensuring data is collected efficiently and accurately. Comments from the public are invited, especially those that address the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of the proposed data collection. Feedback can be submitted via the specified online or mail channels before the deadline, March 16, 2021.

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has announced new civil monetary penalties for 2025, reflecting inflation adjustments in compliance with federal law. From January 15, 2025, to January 14, 2026, the fines for violating NEH’s lobbying restrictions will range from $25,132 to $251,322, while penalties for program fraud will have a maximum of $14,308. These adjustments factor in a 2.598% increase in the Consumer Price Index from October 2023 to October 2024. All updated penalties apply to violations occurring after November 2, 2015.

The Library of Congress is forming a public committee to focus on the modernization of technology in the U.S. Copyright Office. This committee will provide a platform for communication and feedback on technological aspects of the initiative. Membership is voluntary and open to qualified individuals from the public, and the Library will accept applications until March 15, 2021. Meetings will occur twice a year, either in person or virtually, continuing until the modernization efforts are completed around the end of fiscal year 2023.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is seeking comments on a proposed information collection, which has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This collection relates to the 2023-2027 IMLS Grants to States Program guidelines, which help state library agencies plan and evaluate their services over a five-year period. The program distributes over $150 million annually among U.S. states and territories to improve library services. Comments from the public should suggest ways to enhance the usefulness of the information collected and to minimize the reporting burden.

The National Park Service has announced a notice involving the nomination of properties for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. They are seeking public feedback on the importance of these properties, with comments due by May 5, 2025. The notice features a detailed list of properties from various states, including Arkansas, Colorado, and New York, among others. Also, some properties have been requested for removal or received additional documentation.

The Executive Order 14189, issued by the President, outlines plans to celebrate America's 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. It establishes the White House Task Force on Celebrating America's 250th Birthday, led by the President and Vice President, which will coordinate with various federal agencies to organize the celebrations. The order also reinstates previous executive orders related to the National Garden of American Heroes and the protection of monuments, and it requires agencies to report their plans for the anniversary by March 1, 2025. Finally, the Task Force will be supported by the Department of Defense and will conclude its work by the end of 2026, unless extended.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for the 2022-2024 Native Hawaiian Library Services Grant Program. This program aims to support libraries serving Native Hawaiians by providing funding for services like expanding learning resources, improving library linkages, offering workforce training, and targeting underserved communities. Public comments on this proposal are invited to ensure that the data collection minimizes burdens and enhances the quality and usefulness of information. The targeted nonprofit organizations may submit comments by February 15, 2021, as detailed in the notice.