IMLS Grant Regulations To Reflect the Museum and Library Services Act of 2018
| Citation | 84 FR 27703 |
| Record Number | 2019-12519 |
| Published date | 14 June 2019 |
| Section | Rules and Regulations |
| Court | Institute Of Museum And Library Services,National Foundation On The Arts And The Humanities |
Federal Register, Volume 84 Issue 115 (Friday, June 14, 2019)
[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 115 (Friday, June 14, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 27703-27704]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-12519]
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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES
Institute of Museum and Library Services
2 CFR Part 3187
RIN 3137-AA26
IMLS Grant Regulations To Reflect the Museum and Library Services
Act of 2018
AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS or Institute).
ACTION: Final rule; technical amendments.
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SUMMARY: This rule amends the IMLS grant regulations to revise the
definition of ``museum'' to include ``tribal'' and ``cultural
heritage.'' These amendments are necessitated by changes to the
definition of ``museum'' in the recent reauthorization of the
corresponding statute, namely the Museum and Library Services Act of
2018.
DATES: This rule is effective June 14, 2019.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Calvin D. Trowbridge III, Deputy
General Counsel, Institute of Museum and Library Services, (202) 653-
4675.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background Information
On December 31, 2018, the Museum and Library Services Act of 2018
(the Act) became law (Pub. L. 115-410). In addition to reauthorizing
the Institute of Museum and Library Services (the Institute or IMLS)
and effectuating other amendments, the Act revised the definition of
``museum'' for subchapter III Museum Services. The revised definition
of ``museum'' now includes ``tribal'' and ``cultural heritage.'' In
order to align the agency's regulations with the changes to the revised
statutory definition, this rule makes corresponding revisions to the
definition of ``museum'' in the IMLS grant regulations in 2 CFR part
3187.
II. Discussion of the Final Rule
A. Non-Discretionary Changes Resulting From the Museum and Library
Services Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-410)
To reflect the Museum and Library Services Act of 2018 (Pub. L.
115-410) (the Act), the Institute has made changes to the definition of
``museum'' in the IMLS grant regulations.
B. Response to Comment and Changes From Proposed Rule
Because these amendments are made to correspond with the changes in
the Act, there was no proposed rule; this is the final rule.
III. Regulatory Analyses
Regulatory Planning and Review (E.O. 12866)
Under Executive Order 12866, the Institute must determine whether
the regulatory action is ``significant'' and therefore subject to OMB
review and the requirements of the Executive Order. The Order defines a
``significant regulatory action'' as one that is likely to result in a
rule that may: (1) Have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million
or more or adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of
the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public
health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or
communities; (2) create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere
with an action taken or planned by another agency; (3) materially alter
the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, user fees, or loan
programs or the rights and obligations of recipients thereof; or (4)
raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal mandates, the
President's priorities, or the principles set forth in the Executive
Order.
This rule updates the Institute's grant regulations to reflect
revisions to the definition of ``museum'' made by the Museum and
Library Services Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-410) (the Act). The revised
``museum'' definition is expanded to include ``tribal'' and ``cultural
heritage.'' As such, it does not impose a compliance burden on the
economy generally or on any person or entity. Accordingly, this rule is
not a ``significant regulatory action'' from an economic standpoint,
and it does not otherwise create any inconsistences or budgetary
impacts to any other agency or Federal Program.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
Because this rule would update existing regulations, the Institute
has determined in Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.)
review that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities because it simply makes amendments
to reflect the Museum and Library Services Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-
410).
Paperwork Reduction Act
This rule is exempt from the requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), since it amends existing IMLS
grant regulations to reflect the Museum and Library Services Act of
2018 (Pub. L. 115-410). An OMB form 83-1 is not required.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
For purposes of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C.
1501-1571), this rule will not significantly or uniquely affect small
governments and will not result in increased expenditures by State,
local, or tribal governments, or by the private sector, of $100 million
or more (as adjusted for inflation) in any one year.
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA)
This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804(2), of the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act. This rule will not have
an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more; a major
increase in costs or prices; or significant adverse effects on
competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or on
the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based
enterprises in domestic and export markets.
Takings (E.O. 12630)
In accordance with Executive Order 12630, this rule does not have
significant takings implications. No rights, property or compensation
has been, or will be, taken. A takings implication assessment is not
required.
Federalism (E.O. 13132)
In accordance with Executive Order 13132, this rule does not have
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federalism implications that warrant the preparation of a federalism
assessment.
Civil Justice Reform (E.O. 12988)
In accordance with Executive Order 12988, the Institute has
determined that this rule does not unduly burden the judicial system
and meets the requirements of sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of the Order.
Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribes (E.O. 13175)
In accordance with Executive Order 13175, the Institute has
evaluated this rule and determined that it has no potential negative
effects on federally recognized Indian tribes.
National Environmental Policy Act
This rule does not constitute a major Federal action significantly
affecting the quality of the human environment.
List of Subjects in 2 CFR Part 3187
Federal awards, Definitions.
For the reasons stated in the preamble and under the authority of
20 U.S.C. 9101 et seq., the Institute of Museum and Library Services
amends 2 CFR part 3187 as follows:
PART 3187--UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES,
AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS
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1. The authority citation for part 3187 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 20 U.S.C. 9101-9176, 9103(h); 20 U.S.C. 80r-5; 2 CFR
part 200.
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2. In Sec. 3187.3, amend paragraph (a) introductory text by adding ``,
tribal,'' after ``Museum means a public'', and by adding ``, cultural
heritage,'' after ``educational''.
Dated: June 10, 2019.
Kim Miller,
Grants Management Specialist, Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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