The NEA’s Literature: Translation
Projects program gives grants to translators of previously written
works which may be protected by copyright. The NEA typically
requires that these applicants obtain from the publisher the
affirmative “right to translate” the work (or, in cases that do not
apply to this request that the work be in the public domain). Some
publishers, due to industry standard practices, have refused to
provide applicants with the “right to translate” but do not object
to the work being translated. In order to ensure that these
otherwise qualified applicants are eligible, the NEA proposes to
use this form in which a non-applicant rights-holder affirmatively
acknowledges and approves of the applicant’s project.
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USC 954 Name of Law: NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE
HUMANITIES ACT OF 1965
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.