Approved. Upon
resubmission of this information collection, IMLS will report the
results of this evaluation to include: (1) an assessment of the
quality of data received, (2) analysis of the data, (3) all
conclusions drawn from the analysis of data, (4) how this
evaluation has informed policy surrounding the general support
grant program, and (5) changes, if any, that have been made to the
program.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2005
03/31/2005
1,500
0
0
750
0
0
73,585,000
0
0
In conjunction with a rountine review
of significant IMLS grant program, IMLS must collect information to
help guide policy decisions about program changes. Information is
sought about results of the program from c. 1996-2001, and about
museum directors' attitudes towards the program and potential
program changes. Museum directors are the knowledgeable and
invested population for the purpose of this collection of
information.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.