[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 203 (Monday, October 21, 2024)] [Notices] [Page 84205] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2024-24115] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES National Endowment for the Arts 30-Day Notice for the ``Applications From Students for Agency Initiatives Poetry Out Loud or the Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for High School Students'' AGENCY: National Endowment for the Arts, National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities. ACTION: Notice of proposed collection; comment request. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: 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. This program helps to ensure that requested data is 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 is properly assessed. Currently, the NEA is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information collection of: Applications from Students for Agency Initiatives Poetry Out Load or the Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for High School Students.'' A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by visiting www.Reginfo.gov. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments November 20, 2024. ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to the 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Travis, 202-682-5001, travisd@arts.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is particularly interested in comments which: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Could help minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of electronic submission of responses through Grants.gov. Agency: National Endowment for the Arts. Title: ``Applications from Students for Agency Initiatives Poetry Out Loud or the Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for High School Students.'' OMB Number: TBD. Frequency: Annually. Affected public: Individuals. Estimated number of respondents: 300. Total burden hours: 300 hours. Total annualized capital/startup costs: 0. Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing services): $3,725. Dated: October 15, 2024. David Travis, Guidelines and Panel Operations Specialist, National Endowment for the Arts. [FR Doc. 2024-24115 Filed 10-18-24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7537-01-P