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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.

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 Institute of Museum and Library Services has submitted an information collection request for the 2021-2023 Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants Program to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The program aims to support Native American libraries by enhancing digital services, educational programs, and preservation efforts. The agency seeks public comments to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the proposed information collection. Eligible applicants are Indian tribes, and the grants will help improve library services for diverse and underserved communities.

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 Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities will hold a meeting of the Arts and Artifacts Domestic Indemnity Panel on February 5, 2025, via videoconference. This meeting is intended to review and discuss applications for Certificates of Indemnity for exhibitions starting on or after April 1, 2025. Due to the confidential nature of the financial and commercial information involved, the meeting will be closed to the public. The meeting details were determined by the authority granted under the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

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 Council on the Humanities is set to meet via videoconference on March 20 and 21, 2025, as announced by the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Council will advise on policies, review grant applications, and consider gifts to the NEH. On March 20, several committees will discuss various grant applications and programs, while the plenary session on March 21 will cover topics like grant actions and education programs. The meeting is closed to the public to protect confidential and proprietary information.

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, 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 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.