Collection of Information to Assess the Current State of Library and Museum Infrastructure to Identify Infrastructure Needs.

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
IMLS PRA Supporting Statement Part A 20240320.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2024-03-20	Repair queued
IMLS PRA Supporting Statement Part B 20240307.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2024-03-18	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
266110	Infrastructure Study	Other-Appendices	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3137-0139	ICR Reference No: 202403-3137-002
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: IMLS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Collection of Information to Assess the Current State of Library and Museum Infrastructure to Identify Infrastructure Needs.
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 05/23/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 03/20/2024
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2027	36 Months From Approved
Responses	36	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	50	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,007	0	0

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Abstract: This inaugural and formative research study seeks to inform IMLS about the condition of library and museum facilities within rural and underserved communities, as well as locations at risk of natural disasters and climate change. This research also seeks to inform IMLS of how such facilities can be improved. Specifically, this research will assess the diversity of museums and libraries’ infrastructure needs within these areas and the processes required to address these needs through facility improvements. Taken together, the empirical data collected will be used to illuminate priorities that the agency should consider for future grant-programs, data collections, and when determining future facility investments. The final report will be written keeping Congressional and federal audiences in mind as well as those in the library and museum sectors.

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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
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 88980	12/26/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 19890	03/20/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Infrastructure Study

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Approved	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	36	0	0	36	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	50	0	0	50	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,007	0	0	2,007	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: This is a new information collection request.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $15,684

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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? No

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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: 03/20/2024

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