IMLS American Rescue Plan Grant Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form ARPA Program Infor IMLS American Rescue Plan Grant Program - Program Information Form Form and Instruction	New
PRA burden est ARPA NOFO 20210514.xlsx Supplementary Document	2021-05-14
Justification A IMLS ARPA NOFO 20210514.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-05-14

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
247341	IMLS American Rescue Plan Grant Program - Program Information Form Form and Instruction	New
247339	FY2021 American Rescue Plan NOFO Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202105-3137-007
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: IMLS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: IMLS American Rescue Plan Grant Program
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 05/21/2021
Date Submitted to OIRA: 05/14/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	6 Months From Approved
Responses	2,400	0
Time Burden (Hours)	24,300	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	731,430	0

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Abstract: The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Pub. L. No. 117-2 [March 11, 2021]) has provided funds to IMLS to support museums, libraries, and related organizations in addressing community needs created or exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and in assisting in recovery. The IMLS American Rescue Plan grant program invites project proposals that (1) strengthen the institutional capacity of museums, libraries, and related organizations to respond to community needs quickly, effectively, efficiently, and responsibly; and (2) increase the ability of museums, libraries, and related organizations to deliver programs and services that contribute to the well-being of families, groups, and individuals of all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Projects may continue, enhance, or expand existing programs and services, or they may launch new ones to address emergent requests and unexpected hardships. IMLS recognizes that the need is great and that rapid response is paramount. We strive to make this grant funding available to as many museums, libraries, and related organizations as quickly and as efficiently as possible. The expedited clearance of this Notice of Funding Opportunity is essential to IMLS’s ability to swiftly assist communities with pandemic recovery. We therefore respectfully request a five-day expedited emergency clearance for this Notice of Funding Opportunity and its associated Program Information Form and a waiver of the 30-Day Public Notice requirement.

Emergency Justfication: The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Pub. L. No. 117-2 [March 11, 2021]) has provided funds to IMLS to support museums, libraries, and related organizations in addressing community needs created or exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and in assisting in recovery. The IMLS American Rescue Plan grant program invites project proposals that (1) strengthen the institutional capacity of museums, libraries, and related organizations to respond to community needs quickly, effectively, efficiently, and responsibly; and (2) increase the ability of museums, libraries, and related organizations to deliver programs and services that contribute to the well-being of families, groups, and individuals of all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Projects may continue, enhance, or expand existing programs and services, or they may launch new ones to address emergent requests and unexpected hardships. IMLS recognizes that the need is great and that rapid response is paramount. We strive to make this grant funding available to as many museums, libraries, and related organizations as quickly and as efficiently as possible. The expedited clearance of this Notice of Funding Opportunity is essential to IMLS’s ability to swiftly assist communities with pandemic recovery. We therefore respectfully request a five-day expedited emergency clearance for this Notice of Funding Opportunity and its associated Program Information Form and a waiver of the 30-Day Public Notice requirement.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
FY2021 American Rescue Plan NOFO
IMLS American Rescue Plan Grant Program - Program Information Form	ARPA Program Information Form 1	ARPA Program Information Form

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	2,400	0	0	2,400	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	24,300	0	0	24,300	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	731,430	0	0	731,430	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Including the Program Information Form in burden estimate.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $78,462

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Yes

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 05/14/2021

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