The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) requests a three-year renewal clearance for the IMLS Grant Performance Report Forms. IMLS uses standardized performance report forms for libraries, museums, and other organizations that receive funding through its competitive discretionary grant programs. The forms submitted for public review in this Notice are the Interim and Final Performance Report Forms. The current clearance expires on March 31, 2022.
The change in burden is due to salary increases, the increased number of respondents from 2019 to 2021, and the added requirement to report on performance measurements. Overall, the burden estimate also represents time savings that we deem likely to result from the ability of awardees able to submit their reports directly online and the ability of our system to autofill much of the metadata associated with each award.
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.