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National Endowment for the Arts; Arts Advisory Panel

Fri, Nov 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463), as amended, notice is hereby given that one meeting of the Arts Advisory Panel to the National Council on the Arts will be held by teleconference from the Nancy Hanks Center, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506 as follows (ending time is approximate):

AccessAbility (application review): December 16, 2008. This meeting, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., will be closed.

The closed portions of meetings are for the purpose of Panel review, discussion, evaluation, and recommendations on financial assistance under the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965, as amended, including information given in confidence to the agency. In accordance with the determination of the Chairman of February 28, 2008, these sessions will be closed to the public pursuant to subsection (c)(6) of section 552b of Title 5, United States Code.

Further information with reference to these meetings can b

National Endowment for the Arts; Arts Advisory Panel

Thu, Nov 13 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463), as amended, notice is hereby given that ten meetings of the Arts Advisory Panel to the National Council on the Arts will be held at the Nancy Hanks Center, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506 as follows (ending times are approximate):

Learning in the Arts (application review): December 25, 2008 in Room 714. A portion of this meeting, from 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. on December 4th, will be open to the public for policy discussion. The remainder of the meeting, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on December 2nd, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on December 3rd, 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. to 6 p.m. on December 4th, and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on December 5th, will be closed.

Folk & Traditional Arts (application review): December 35, 2008 in Room 730. This meeting, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on December 3rd and 4th and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on December 5th, will be closed.

Media Arts/Arts on Radio and Television (applicat

Meetings of Humanities Panel

Thu, Nov 13 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463, as amended), notice is hereby given that the following meetings of Humanities Panels will be held at the Old Post Office, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506.

Meeting of National Council on the Humanities

Mon, Nov 3 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463, as amended) notice is hereby given that the National Council on the Humanities will meet in Washington, DC on November 13 14, 2008.

The purpose of the meeting is to advise the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities with respect to policies, programs, and procedures for carrying out his functions, and to review applications for financial support from and gifts offered to the Endowment and to make recommendations thereon to the Chairman.

The meeting will be held in the Old Post Office Building, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. A portion of the morning and afternoon sessions on November 1314, 2008, will not be open to the public pursuant to subsections (c)(4),(c)(6) and (c)(9)(B) of section 552b of Title 5, United States Code because the Council will consider information that may disclose: trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged

Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities; Meeting of Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Panel

Fri, Oct 31 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463 as amended) notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Arts and Artifacts Domestic Indemnity Panel of the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities will be held at 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506, in Room 817, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Friday, November 14, 2008.

The purpose of the meeting is to review applications for Certificates of Indemnity submitted to the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities for exhibitions beginning after January 1, 2009.

Because the proposed meeting will consider financial and commercial data and because it is important to keep values of objects, methods of transportation and security measures confidential, pursuant to the authority granted me by the Chairman's Delegation of Authority to Close Advisory Committee Meetings, dated July 19, 1993, I have determined that the meeting would fall within exemption (4) of 5 U.S.C. 552(b) and that it is ess

National Endowment for the Arts; President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities: Meeting 63

Fri, Oct 31 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 10 (a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463), as amended, notice is hereby given that a meeting of the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH) will be held on November 16, 2008, from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Members' Room, The Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building, 1st Street, SE., between Independence Avenue and East Capitol Street, Washington, DC 20540.

The Committee meeting will begin with welcome, introductions, and announcements. Updates and discussion on recent programs and activities will follow, including a focus on PCAH's international projects. Reports from the federal cultural agencies are also slated. The meeting will include a review of PCAH ongoing programming for youth arts and humanities learning, preservation and conservation, and special events. The meeting will adjourn after discussion of other business, as necessary, and closing remarks.

The President's Committee on the

National Endowment for the Arts; Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Tue, Oct 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to
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provide the general public and federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(A)]. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the NEA is soliciting comments concerning the proposed collection of information about outdoor arts festivals in the United States. A copy of the current information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the address section of this notice.

National Endowment for the Arts; Arts Advisory Panel

Thu, Oct 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Presenting (application review): November 56, 2008 in Room 716. This meeting, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on November 5th and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on November 6th, will be closed.

Learning in the Arts (application review): November 57, 2008 in Room 714. This meeting, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on November 5th, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on November 6th, and 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on November 7th, will be closed.

Music (application review): November 1214, 2008 in Room 714. This meeting, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on November 12th and 13th, and from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on November 14th, will be closed.

Local Arts Agencies (application review): November 1314, 2008 in Room

Meetings of Humanities Panel

Wed, Oct 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Privacy Act of 1974: Republication of Notice of Systems of Records

Tue, Oct 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The National Endowment for the Arts (Endowment) is publishing a notice of an amendment to its systems of records, as required by the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(4).
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National Endowment for the Arts; National Council on the Arts 165th Meeting

Tue, Oct 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 10 (a) (2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463), as amended, notice is hereby given that a meeting of the National Council on the Arts will be held on October 31, 2008 in Room M09 at the Nancy Hanks Center, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506.

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This meeting, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (ending time is approximate), will be open to the public on a space available basis. The meeting will begin with opening remarks and will include a poetry reading by David Lehman, a performance from Shakespeare by Aquila Theater Company, and a jazz performance by pianist Helen Sung. After the presentations the Council will review and vote on applications and guidelines, and the meeting will end with remarks and Council members' farewell to the Chairman.

If, in the course of the open session discussion, it becomes necessary for the Council to discuss nonpublic commercial or financial information of intrinsic value, the Council will go into

Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities; Meeting of Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Panel

Wed, Oct 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463 as amended) notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Arts and Artifacts Domestic Indemnity Panel of the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities will be held at 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506, in Room 730, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Monday, October 20, 2008.

The purpose of the meeting is to review applications for Certificates of Indemnity submitted to the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities for exhibitions beginning after December 1, 2008.

Because the proposed meeting will consider financial and commercial data and because it is important to keep values of objects, methods of transportation and security measures confidential, pursuant to the authority granted me by the Chairman's
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Delegation of Authority to Close Advisory Committee Meetings, dated July 19, 1993, I have determined that the meeting would fall within exemption (4) of 5 U.S.C. 552(b) and

National Endowment for the Arts; Arts Advisory Panel

Wed, Sep 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Public Law 92463), as amended, notice is hereby given that one meeting of the Arts Advisory Panel to the National Council on the Arts will be held by teleconference from the Nancy Hanks Center, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, 20506 as follows (ending time is approximate):

National Initiatives (application review): October 14, 2008. This meeting, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., will be closed.

Further information with reference to these meet

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Tue, Sep 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

September 12, 2008.

The National Endowment for the Arts has submitted the following public information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Copies of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the National Endowment for the Arts' Leadership Initiatives and Projects Coordinator, Michael McLaughlin (202/682 5457).

Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the National Endowment for the Arts, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 (202/3954718), within thirty days of this publication in the Federal Register.

The OMB is particularly interested in comments which: Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information

The National Endowment for the Humanities; Meetings of Humanities Panel

Mon, Sep 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT

National Endowment for the Arts; Arts Advisory Panel

Tue, Sep 9 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463), as amended, notice is hereby given that three meetings of the Arts Advisory Panel to the National Council on the Arts will be held at the Nancy Hanks Center, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, 20506 as follows (ending times are approximate):

Music/Jazz (application review): September 29, 2008 by teleconference. This meeting, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. will be closed.

Learning in the Arts (application review): October 3, 2008 in Room 716. This meeting, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., will be closed.

Learning in the Arts (application review): October 1415, 2008 in Room 716. A portion of this meeting, from 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. on October 15th, will be open to the public for a policy discussion. The remainder of the meeting, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on October 14th, and from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on October 15th, will be closed.

Learning in the Arts (application review): October 2124,

Notice of Meeting

Fri, Sep 5 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The next meeting of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts is scheduled for 18 September 2008, at 10 a.m. in the Commission's offices at the National Building Museum, Suite 312, Judiciary Square, 401 F Street, NW., Washington, DC 200012728. Items of discussion may include buildings, parks and memorials.

Draft agendas and additional information regarding the Commission are available on our Web site: http://www.cfa.gov. Inquiries regarding the agenda and requests to submit written or oral statements should be addressed to Thomas Luebke, Secretary, U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, at the above address, or call 2025042200. Individuals requiring sign language interpretation for the hearing impaired should contact the Secretary at least 10 days before the meeting date.

Dated in Washington, DC, August 28, 2008.
Thomas Luebke,
AIA, Secretary.
[FR Doc. E820522 Filed 9408; 8:45 am]
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National Endowment for the Arts; Arts Advisory Panel

Mon, Aug 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463), as amended, notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Arts Advisory Panel to the National Council on the Arts will be held by teleconference from the Nancy Hanks Center, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506 as follows (ending time is approximate):

Literature (application review): August 27, 2008. This meeting, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. DST, will be closed. This meeting has been scheduled on an emergency basis to address time sensitive issues.

The closed portions of meetings are for the purpose of Panel review, discussion, evaluation, and recommendations on financial assistance under the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965, as amended, including information given in confidence to the agency. In accordance with the determination of the Chairman of February 21, 2007, these sessions will be closed to the public pursuant to subsection (c)(6) of section 552b of Title

Meetings of Humanities Panel

Mon, Aug 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

National Endowment for the Arts; Arts Advisory Panel

Wed, Aug 13 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Literature (application review): September 1012, 2008 in Room 716. A portion of this meeting, from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. on September 12th, will be open to the public for a policy discussion. The remainder of the meeting, from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on September 10th and 11th, and from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on September 12th, will be closed.

Learning in the Arts (application review): September 1819, 2008 in Room 716. A portion of this meeting, from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on September 19th, will be open to the public for a policy discussion. The remainder of the meeting, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on September 18th and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. an

Institute of Museum and Library Services Implementation of OMB Guidance on Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension

Mon, Aug 11 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) implements Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance on nonprocurement suspension and debarment, issued on August 31, 2005 [70 FR 51863], by adopting the guidelines in a new part in title 2 of the CFR, the Governmentwide title recently established for OMB guidance on grants and agreements, and removing 45 CFR part 1185, the part containing the IMLS implementation of the governmentwide common rule on
nonprocurement debarment and suspension. This regulatory action would make no substantive change in IMLS policy or procedures for nonprocurement debarment and suspension.

The Impact of Free Access to Public Access Computers and the Internet at Public Libraries Study, Submission for OMB

Wed, Aug 6 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Institute of Museum and Library Services announces the following information collection has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). A copy of this proposed form, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Associate Deputy Director for Research and Statistics, Carlos Manjarrez at (202) 6534671. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY/TDD) may call (202) 6534614. This study is to examine the use of public access computers in public libraries; undertake an analysis of the impact on individuals, families, and communities of the provision of public access computers and access to the Internet in public libraries; and identify and disseminate indicators of impact within communities for public libraries to use for future assessments.

Meeting of Humanities Panel

Wed, Aug 6 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463, as amended), notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Humanities Panel will be held at the Old Post Office, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506.
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Delegation of Authority

Tue, Jul 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given of the order of succession in the absence of the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts.

National Endowment for the Arts; Arts Advisory Panel

Wed, Jul 9 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463), as amended, notice is hereby given that two meetings of the Arts Advisory Panel to the National Council on the Arts will be held at the Nancy Hanks Center, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506 as follows (ending times are approximate):

Literature (application review): July 30August 1, 2008 in Room 730. A portion of this meeting, from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. on August 1st, will be open to the public for a policy discussion. The remainder of the meeting, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 30th and 31st, and from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on August 1st, will be closed.

AccessAbility (application review): August 1314, 2008 in Room 730. This meeting, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on August 13th and from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on August 14th, will be closed.

The closed portions of meetings are for the purpose of Panel review, discussion, evaluation, and recommendations on financial a

Meetings of Humanities Panel

Wed, Jul 9 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Meeting of National Council on the Humanities

Wed, Jul 9 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The meeting will be held in the Old Post Office Building, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. A portion of the morning and afternoon sessions on July 2425, 2008, will not be open to the public pursuant to subsections (c)(4), (c)(6) and (c)(9)(B) of section 552b of Title 5, United States Code because the Council will consider information that may disclose: Trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or co

SES Performance Review Board

Mon, Jul 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given of the names of the members of the Performance Review Board for the National Endowment for the Arts. This notice supersedes all previous notices of the PRB membership for the Agency.

Privacy Act of 1974: Republication of Notice of Systems of Records

Mon, Jun 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The National Endowment for the Arts (Endowment) is publishing a notice of its systems of records with descriptions of the systems and the ways in which they are maintained, as required by the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(4). This notice reflects administrative changes that have been made at the Endowment since the last publication of a notice of its systems of records. This notice also will enable individuals who wish to access information maintained in Endowment systems to make accurate and specific requests for such information.

National Endowment for the Arts; Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Fri, Jun 27 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(A)]. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the NEA is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information collection to evaluate the ``Operation Homecoming: Literary Programming for Veterans and Their Families'' initiative. A copy of the current information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the address section of this notic

Notice of Extension of Expiring Information Collection: IMLS Library Workforce Study

Wed, Jun 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Institute of Museum and Library Service (IMLS) as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently the Institute of Museum and Library Services is soliciting comments concerning a study to promote improved workforce planning including strategies for recruitment and retention of workers in the LIS field. In particular, the study aims to collect current and projected employment in terms of numbers of positions (fill

Meetings of Humanities Panel

Mon, Jun 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal AdvisoryCommittee Act (Pub. L. 92463, as amended), notice is hereby given that the following meetings of Humanities Panels will be held at the Old Post Office, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506.

National Endowment for the Arts; Arts Advisory Panel

Tue, Jun 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463), as amended, notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Arts Advisory Panel to the National Council on the Arts will be held in Room 714 of the Nancy Hanks Center, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, 20506 as follows (ending time is approximate):

Visual Arts/Rosa Parks Sculpture Design (application review): July 910, 2008. This meeting, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on July 9th and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 10th, will be closed.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Thu, Jun 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

June 2, 2008.

The National Endowment for the Arts, on behalf of the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities, has submitted the following public information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Copies of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the National Endowment for the Arts' Indemnity Administrator, Alice Whelihan (2026825574).

Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the National Endowment for the Arts, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 (2023954718), within thirty days of this publication in the Federal Register.

The OMB is particularly interested in comments which: Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, inclu

National Endowment for the Arts; Arts Advisory Panel

Thu, Jun 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463), as amended, notice is hereby given that twelve meetings of the Arts Advisory Panel to the National Council on the Arts will be held at the Nancy Hanks Center, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, 20506 as follows (ending times are approximate):

Visual Arts (application review): July 13, 2008 in Room 716. This meeting, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on July 1st, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 2nd, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 3rd, will be closed.

Opera (application review): July 78, 2008 in Room 716. A portion of this meeting, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on July 8th, will be open to the public for a policy discussion. The remainder of the meeting, from 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 7th and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 8th, will be closed.

Theater (application review): July 811, 2008 in Room 730. A portion of this meeting, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on July 11th, will be open to the public for a

Institute of Museum and Library Services; Sunshine Act Meeting of the National Museum and Library Services Board

Thu, Jun 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice sets forth the agenda of the forthcoming meeting of the National Museum and Library Services Board. This notice also describes the function of the Board. Notice of the meeting is required under the Sunshine in Government Act.
Time and Date: Monday, June 23, 2008 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Agenda: Fifteenth National Museum and Library Services Board Meeting: I. Welcome
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Financial Update
IV. Legislative Update
V. Board Program: Connecting to Collections & Youth Initiatives VI. Board Updates
VII. Adjournment
(Open to the Public)
Place: The meeting will be held in the Gates Room on Level Five of the Denver Public Library, 10 W 14th Avenue Parkway, Denver, Colorado. Telephone: (720) 8651111.

National Endowment for the Arts; National Council on the Arts 164th Meeting

Fri, Jun 6 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub.
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L. 92463), as amended, notice is hereby given that a meeting of the National Council on the Arts will be held on June 2627, 2008 in Rooms 527 and M09 at the Nancy Hanks Center, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506.

A portion of this meeting, from 2 p.m.5 p.m. on June 26th, will be closed for National Medal of Arts review and recommendations. The remainder of the meeting, from 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on June 27th (ending time is approximate), will be open to the public on a space available basis. After opening remarks and announcements, including a tribute to Robert Rauschenberg, there will be an update from the Government Affairs office. The meeting will include a presentation on The Big Read. After the presentation the Council will review and vote on applications and guidelines, and the meeting will conclude with a general discussion.

If, in the course of the open session discussion,

Privacy Act of 1974; Notice of Amendment to System of Records

Mon, Jun 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), is publishing an amendment of its systems of records with descriptions of the systems and the ways they are maintained, as required by the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(e)(4). This notice clarifies the appropriate systems managers, thus enabling individuals who wish to access information maintained in IMLS systems to make accurate and specific requests for such information.

National Endowment for the Arts; Arts Advisory Panel

Mon, May 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463), as amended, notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Arts Advisory Panel to the National Council on the Arts will be held by teleconference from the Nancy Hanks Center, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506 as follows (ending time is approximate):

Arts Education (application review): June 9, 2008. This meeting, from 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. DST, will be closed.

Further information with reference to these meetings can

Meetings of Humanities Panel

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

National Endowment for the Arts; Arts Advisory Panel

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Public Law 92463), as amended, notice is hereby given that six meetings of the Arts Advisory Panel to the National Council on the Arts will be held at the Nancy Hanks Center, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506 as follows (ending times are approximate):

Media Arts (application review): June 24, 2008 in Room 716. This meeting, from 9 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. on June 2nd, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 3rd, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 4th, will be closed.

Musical Theater (application review): June 34, 2008 in Room 714. A portion of this meeting, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on June 4th, will be open to the public for a policy discussion. The remainder of the meeting, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 3rd and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., will be closed.

Design (application review): June 56, 2008 in Room 716. A portion of this meeting, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on June 6th, will be open to the

Meeting of National Council on the Humanities

Thu, May 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463, as amended) notice is hereby given the National Council on the Humanities will meet in Washington, DC on May 2223, 2008.

The meeting will be held in the Old Post Office Building, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. A portion of the morning and afternoon sessions on May 2223, 2008, will not be open to the public pursuant to subsections (c)(4), (c)(6) and (c)(9)(B) of section 552b of Title 5, United States Code because the Council will consider information that may disclose: Trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confident

National Endowment for the Arts; Arts Advisory Panel

Wed, Apr 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Literature (application review): May 15, 2008 in Room 714. A portion of this meeting, from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m., will be open to the public for a policy discussion. The remainder of the meeting, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., will be closed.

Folk and Traditional Arts (application review): May 2930, 2008 in Room 716. A portion of this meeting, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on May 30th, will be open to the public for a policy discussion. The remainder of the meeting, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 29th, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on May 30th, will be closed.

The closed portions of meetings are for the purpose of Panel review,

National Endowment for the Arts; Arts Advisory Panel

Tue, Apr 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

National Initiatives/Jazz (application review): May 8, 2008. This meeting, from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. DST, will be closed.

Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities; Meeting of Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Panel

Mon, Apr 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463 as amended) notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Panel of the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities will be held at 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506, in Room 730, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Monday, May 12, 2008.

The purpose of the meeting is to review applications for Certificates of Indemnity submitted to the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities for exhibitions beginning after July 1, 2008.

Meetings of Humanities Panel

Mon, Apr 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Public Law 92463, as amended), notice is hereby given that the following meetings of Humanities Panels will be held at the Old Post Office, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506.

National Endowment for the Arts; President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities: Meeting 63

Mon, Apr 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463), as amended, notice is hereby given that a meeting of the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH) will be held on May 5, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (ending time is tentative). The meeting will be held in Salon IV, The RitzCarlton, 6961 Avenue of the Governors, Isla Verde, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00979.

The Committee meeting will begin with welcome, introductions, and announcements. Updates and discussion on recent programs and activities will follow, including a focus on PCAH's international projects. Reports from the federal cultural agencies (the National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities, and Institute of Museum and Library Services) are also slated. The meeting will include a review of PCAH ongoing programming for youth arts and humanities learning, preservation and conservation, and special events. The meeting will adjourn after discussion of other

Technical Amendments To Reflect the New Authorization for a Domestic Indemnity Program

Fri, Apr 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities is adopting as a final rule, without change, the amendments which were published in the Federal Register as a proposed rule on March 4, 2008. The amendments reflect Congress's authorization of a Domestic Indemnity Program under section 426 of The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008, Public Law 110161 (December 26, 2007), and provide examples to guide applicants considering applying for indemnification of exhibitions with domestic or foreignowned objects.

Meetings of Humanities Panel

Fri, Apr 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

National Endowment for the Arts; Proposed Collection: Comment Request

Tue, Apr 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The National Endowment for the Arts, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(A)]. This program helps ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the National Endowment for the Arts, on behalf of the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities, is soliciting comments concerning the Application for Indemnification for Domestic Exhibitions. A copy of this collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the address section of this notice.

Institute of Museum and Library Services; Sunshine Act Meeting of the National Museum and Library Services Board

Tue, Apr 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Time and Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Agenda: Meeting of the Fourteenth National Museum and Library Service Board Meeting:
2 p.m.3:30 p.m. Jury Meeting to consider the National Medals for Library Services (Closed to the Public).
3:45 p.m.5:15 p.m. Jury Meeting to consider the National Medals for Museum Services (Closed to the Public).

Place: The meetings will be held in the Board room at the Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M Street, NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20036. Telephone: (202) 6534676.

Time and Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Agenda: Fourteenth National Museum and Library Services Board Meeting:
12:30 p.m.3:30 p.m. Fourteenth National Museum and Library Services Board

Institute of Museum and Library Services; Notice: Proposed Information Collection, Submission for OMB Review, Study of

Fri, Mar 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Institute of Museum and Library Services announces the following information collection has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed.

A copy of this proposed information collection, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by contacting the individual listed below in the addressee section of this notice.

National Endowment for the Arts; Determination of the Chairperson of the National Endowment for the Arts Regarding

Wed, Mar 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Section 6(f) of the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965, as amended (20 U.S.C. 951 et. seq.) authorizes the National Council on the Arts to review applications for financial assistance to the National Endowment for the Arts and make recommendations to the Chairperson.

The Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended (Pub. L. 92 463) governs the formation, use, conduct, management, and accessibility to the public of committees formed to advise the Federal Government. Section 10 of that Act directs meetings of advisory committees to be open to the public, except where the head of the agency to which the advisory committee reports determines in writing that a portion of a meeting may be closed to the public consistent with subsection (c) of section 552b of Title 5, United States Code (the Government in the Sunshine Act.)

It is the policy of the National Endowment for the Arts that meetings of the National Council on the Arts be conducted in open session i

National Endowment for the Arts; Determination of the Chairperson of the National Endowment for the Arts as to

Wed, Mar 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The National Endowment for the Arts utilizes advice and recommendations of advisory committees in carrying out many of its functions and activities.

The Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (Pub. L. 92463), governs the formation, use, conduct, management, and accessibility to the public of committees formed to advise and assist the Federal Government.
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Section 10 of the Act specifies that department and agency heads shall make adequate provisions for participation by the public in the activities of advisory committees, except to the extent a determination is made in writing by the department or agency head that a portion of an advisory committee meeting may be closed to the public in accordance with subsection (c) of section 552b of Title 5, United States Code (the Government in the Sunshine Act).

It is the policy of the National Endowment for the Arts to make the fullest possible disclosure of records to the public, limited only by obligations of confidentiality

Meetings of Humanities Panel

Tue, Mar 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

National Endowment for the Arts; National Council on the Arts 163rd Meeting

Tue, Mar 11 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463), as amended, notice is hereby given that a meeting of the National Council on the Arts will be held on March 28, 2008, in Room M09 at the Nancy Hanks Center, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506.

This meeting, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (ending time is approximate), will be open to the public on a space available basis. After opening remarks and announcements, there will be an update from the Government Affairs office. The meeting will include a presentation on the NEA Jazz Initiative, including guest speakers and a performance. After the presentations the Council will review and vote on applications and guidelines, and the meeting will conclude with a general discussion.

If, in the course of the open session discussion, it becomes necessary for the Council to discuss nonpublic commercial or financial information of intrinsic value, the Council will go into closed session pursuant to subsect

Technical Amendments To Reflect the New Authorization for a Domestic Indemnity Program

Tue, Mar 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities proposes to amend its regulations to reflect Congress' authorization of a Domestic Indemnity Program under Section 426 of The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008, Public Law 110161 (December 26, 2007). The proposed rule includes examples of exhibitions eligible for indemnification which are intended to provide further guidance to applicants considering applying for indemnification of exhibitions with domestic or foreignowned objects.

Institute of Museum and Library Services; Notice: Proposed Information Collection, Submission for OMB Review, Analysis

Mon, Mar 3 2008 11:00:00 GMT

A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the individual listed below in the addressee section of this notice.

National Endowment for the Arts; Arts Advisory Panel

Fri, Feb 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463), as amended, notice is hereby given that four meetings of the Arts Advisory Panel to the National Council on the Arts will be held at the Nancy Hanks Center, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, 20506 as follows (ending times are approximate):

Presenting/National Initiatives (application review): March 7, 2008. This meeting will be by teleconference from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will be closed.

Opera Honors (nominations review): March 11, 2008 in Room 527. This meeting, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., will be closed.

Opera Honors (nominations review): March 11, 2008 in Room 527. This meeting, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will be closed.

Opera Honors (overview/policy discussion): March 11, 2008 in Room 527. This meeting, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., will be open.

The closed portions of meetings are for the purpose of Panel review, discussion, evaluation, and recommendations on financial assistanc

Meetings of Humanities Panel

Tue, Feb 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Meeting of National Council on the Humanities

Wed, Feb 6 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The meeting will be held in the Old Post Office Building, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. A portion of the morning and afternoon sessions on February 2122, 2008, will not be open to the public pursuant to subsections (c)(4), (c)(6) and (c)(9)(B) of section 552b of Title 5, United States Code because the Council will consider information that may disclose: trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or

Meetings of Humanities Panel

Fri, Jan 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Institute of Museum and Library Services; Sunshine Act Meeting of the National Museum and Library Services Board

Tue, Jan 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT