Form requests information on individual's arts experience and expertise, as well as contact information. Information collected is necessary to fulfill the Arts Endownment's Congressionally mandated obligation to ensure that panels have diverse geographic ethnic and artistic representation and that panelists serve no more than three consecutive years.
US Code:
20 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.