Federal Register: October 9, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 194)

DOCID: fr09oc07-112 FR Doc E7-19845

NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION

National Archives and Records Administration

NOTICE: NOTICES

DOCID: fr09oc07-112

DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice.

SUBJECT CATEGORY:

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before December 10, 2007 to be assured of consideration.

DOCUMENT SUMMARY:

NARA is giving public notice that the agency proposes to request extension of three currently approved information collections. The first is used by researchers who wish to do biomedical statistical research in archival records containing highly personal information. The second is an application that is submitted to a Presidential library to request the use of space in the library for a privately sponsored activity. The third is prepared by organizations that want to make papertopaper copies of archival holdings with their personal copiers. The public is invited to comment on the proposed information collection pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

SUMMARY:

Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals,

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413), NARA invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed information collections. The comments and suggestions should address one or more of the following points: (a) Whether the proposed information collections are necessary for the proper performance of the functions of NARA; (b) the accuracy of NARA's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collections; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of information technology; and (e) whether small businesses are affected by these collections. The comments that are submitted will be summarized and included in the NARA request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. In this notice, NARA is soliciting comments concerning the following information collection:

1. Title: Statistical Research in Archival Records Containing Personal Information.

OMB number: 30950002.

Agency form number: None.

Type of review: Regular.

Affected public: Individuals.

Estimated number of respondents: 1.

Estimated time per response: 7 hours.

Frequency of response: On occasion.

Estimated total annual burden hours: 7 hours.

Abstract: The information collection is prescribed by 36 CFR 1256.28 and 36 CFR 1256.56. Respondents are researchers who wish to do biomedical statistical research in archival records containing highly personal information. NARA needs the information to evaluate requests for access to ensure that the requester meets the criteria in 36 CFR 1256.28 and that the proper safeguards will be made to protect the information.

2. Title: Application and Permit for Use of Space in Presidential Library and Grounds.

OMB number: 30950024.

Agency form number: NA Form 16011.

Type of review: Regular.

Affected public: Private organizations.

Estimated number of respondents: 1,000.

Estimated time per response: 20 minutes.

Frequency of response: On occasion.

Estimated total annual burden hours: 333 hours.

Abstract: The information collection is prescribed by 36 CFR 1280.94. The application is submitted to a Presidential library to request the use of space in the library for a privately sponsored activity. NARA uses the information to determine whether use will meet the criteria in 36 CFR 1280.94 and to schedule the date.

3. Title: Request to use personal papertopaper copiers at the National Archives at the College Park facility.

OMB number: 30950035.

Agency form number: None.

Type of review: Regular.

Affected public: Business or other forprofit.

Estimated number of respondents: 5.

Estimated time per response: 3 hours.

Frequency of response: On occasion.

Estimated total annual burden hours: 15 hours.

Abstract: The information collection is prescribed by 36 CFR 1254.86. Respondents are organizations that want to make papertopaper copies of archival holdings with their personal copiers. NARA uses the information to determine whether the request meets the criteria in 36 CFR 1254.86 and to schedule the limited space available.

Dated: October 2, 2007.
Martha Morphy,
Assistant Archivist for Information Services.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

Requests for additional information or copies of the proposed information collection and supporting statement should be directed to Tamee Fechhelm at telephone number 3018371694, or fax number 3017137409.