Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; FEMA Preparedness Grants: Port Security Grant Program (PSGP), 70431-70432 [2016-24624]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 197 / Wednesday, October 12, 2016 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households—Other Needs. Federal Emergency Management Agency W. Craig Fugate, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [Docket ID FEMA–2016–0001] [FR Doc. 2016–24626 Filed 10–11–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–23–P Notice of Maximum Amount of Assistance Under the Individuals and Households Program Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA gives notice of the maximum amount for assistance under the Individuals and Households Program for emergencies and major disasters declared on or after October 1, 2016. DATES: Effective Date: October 1, 2016, and applies to emergencies and major disasters declared on or after October 1, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher B. Smith, Recovery Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 212–1000. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 408 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (the Stafford Act), 42 U.S.C. 5174, prescribes that FEMA must annually adjust the maximum amount for assistance provided under the Individuals and Households Program (IHP). FEMA gives notice that the maximum amount of IHP financial assistance provided to an individual or household under section 408 of the Stafford Act with respect to any single emergency or major disaster is $33,300. The increase in award amount as stated above is for any single emergency or major disaster declared on or after October 1, 2016. In addition, in accordance with 44 CFR 61.17(c), this adjustment includes the maximum amount of available coverage under any Group Flood Insurance Policy (GFIP) issued. FEMA bases the adjustment on an increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers of 1.1 percent for the 12-month period, which ended in August 2016. The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor released the information on September 16, 2016. mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.048, Federal Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households in Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049, Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance— Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals and Households; 97.050, Presidentially VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:13 Oct 11, 2016 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Jkt 241001 [Docket ID: FEMA–2016–0027; OMB No. 1660–0114] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; FEMA Preparedness Grants: Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on a revision of a currently approved information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning the information collection activities required to administer the Port Security Grant Program (PSGP). DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before December 12, 2016. ADDRESSES: To avoid duplicate submissions to the docket, please use only one of the following means to submit comments: (1) Online. Submit comments at www.regulations.gov under Docket ID FEMA- 2016–0027. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. (2) Mail. Submit written comments to Docket Manager, Office of Chief Counsel, DHS/FEMA, 500 C Street SW., 8NE., Washington, DC 20472–3100. All submissions received must include the agency name and Docket ID. Regardless of the method used for submitting comments or material, all submissions will be posted, without change, to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov, and will include any personal information you provide. Therefore, submitting this information makes it public. You may wish to read the Privacy Act notice that is available via the link in the footer of www.regulations.gov. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 70431 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Duane Davis, Section Chief, FEMA, Grant Programs Directorate, 202–680– 4060, duane.davis@fema.dhs.gov. You may contact the Records Management Division for copies of the proposed collection of information at email address: FEMA-Information-CollectionsManagement@fema.dhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 102 of the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, as amended (46 U.S.C. 70107), established the PSGP to provide for the establishment of a grant program for a risk-based allocation of funds to implement Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans and facility security plans among port authorities, facility operators, and State and local government agencies required to provide port security services. Before awarding a grant under the program, the Secretary shall provide for review and comment by the appropriate Federal Maritime Security Coordinators and the Maritime Administrator. In administering the grant program, the Secretary shall take into account national economic and strategic defense concerns based upon the most current risk assessments available.’’ In addition, any information collected by FEMA for this program is in accordance with 46 U.S.C. 70107(g), as amended by section 112(c) of the Security and Accountability For Every (SAFE) Port Act of 2006 (Pub. L. 109–347), which states: ‘‘Any entity subject to an Area Maritime Transportation Security Plan may submit an application for a grant under this section, at such time, in such form, and containing such information and assurances as the Secretary may require.’’ Collection of Information Title: FEMA Preparedness Grants: Port Security Grant Program (PSGP). Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved information collection. OMB Number: 1660–0114. FEMA Forms: FEMA Form 089–5, PSGP Investment Justification. Abstract: The previous version of FEMA Form 089–5 is outdated and has become cumbersome with subsequent program explanations within the notice of funding opportunity explaining the type of information required. The revised form consolidates the requested information and provides easy to follow drop-down boxes to minimize confusion among applicants, reducing time needed to collect the information for both applicants and FEMA, and reducing the review time by FEMA and federal partners. E:\FR\FM\12OCN1.SGM 12OCN1 70432 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 197 / Wednesday, October 12, 2016 / Notices Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Government; Business or other forprofit. Number of Respondents: 597. Number of Responses: 1,223. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 17,154 hours. Estimated Cost: The estimated annual cost to respondents for the hour burden is $1,094,112.60. There are no annual costs to respondents’ operations and maintenance costs for technical services. There are no annual start-up or capital costs. The cost to the Federal Government is $770,401. Comments may be submitted as indicated in the ADDRESSES caption above. Comments are solicited to (a) evaluate whether the proposed data collection is necessary for the proper performance of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) 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; (c) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Dated: October 5, 2016. Richard W. Mattison, Records Management Program Chief, Mission Support, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2016–24624 Filed 10–11–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–46–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID: FEMA–2016–0028; OMB No. 1660–0117] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; FEMA’s Grants Reporting Tool (GRT) Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:13 Oct 11, 2016 Jkt 241001 agencies to take this opportunity to comment on an extension, without change, of a currently approved information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning the collection of information necessary for the Grants Reporting Tool (GRT). DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before December 12, 2016. ADDRESSES: To avoid duplicate submissions to the docket, please use only one of the following means to submit comments: (1) Online. Submit comments at www.regulations.gov under Docket ID FEMA–2016–0028. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. (2) Mail. Submit written comments to Docket Manager, Office of Chief Counsel, DHS/FEMA, 500 C Street SW., 8NE., Washington, DC 20472–3100. All submissions received must include the agency name and Docket ID. Regardless of the method used for submitting comments or material, all submissions will be posted, without change, to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov, and will include any personal information you provide. Therefore, submitting this information makes it public. You may wish to read the Privacy Act notice that is available via the link in the footer of www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Everett Yuille, Branch Chief, FEMA, Grant Programs Directorate, 202–510– 3901. You may contact the Records Management Division for copies of the proposed collection of information at email address: FEMA-InformationCollections-Management@fema.dhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title 2 CFR, Part 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards), establishes uniform administrative rules for assistance awards and sub-awards to State, local and Indian tribal governments. FEMA has determined that in order to have consistent implementation of FEMA grant administration policies, to reduce duplicative and tedious data entry, to more effectively measure preparedness gains, and to streamline application submission and management for Recipients, Regions, State and local partners, it is necessary to automate the reporting processes. The Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD–5) related to the ‘‘Management of Domestic Incidents’’ gives the Secretary the authority to gather information related to domestic PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 incidents and mandates the Secretary provide standardized, quantitative reports on the readiness and preparedness of the Nation—at all levels of government—to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents. The Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD–8) related to ‘‘National Preparedness’’ authorizes the Federal Government to deliver Federal preparedness awards to the States. Applicants must apply the funds to the highest priority preparedness requirements at the appropriate level of government. Federal preparedness assistance is based upon the adoption of statewide comprehensive all-hazards preparedness strategies, consistent with the national preparedness goal. HSPD– 8 authorizes the Secretary to review and approve strategies submitted by the States and establishes the requirement that applicants must have adopted approved statewide strategies in order to receive Federal grant funds. Further, HSPD–8 authorizes Federal departments and agencies to develop appropriate mechanisms to ensure rapid obligation and disbursement of funds from their programs to the States, such as the Grants Reporting Tool (GRT). HSPD–8 mandates Federal departments and agencies report annually on the obligation, expenditure status, and the use of funds associated with Federal preparedness assistance programs. Section 430 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as amended (6 U.S.C. 238), authorized the Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP, which was transferred to FEMA by the Post Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006, Public Law 109–295) to have primary responsibility for national preparedness, including directing and supervising terrorism preparedness grant programs for emergency response providers and incorporating the Strategy priorities into planning guidance on an agency level for the overall national preparedness efforts. ODP (now FEMA) was authorized to develop a process for receiving meaningful input from State and local government to assist the development of the national strategy for combating terrorism and other homeland security activities. Collection of Information Title: FEMA’s Grants Reporting Tool (GRT). Type of Information Collection: Extension, without change, of a currently approved information collection. OMB Number: 1660–0117. FEMA Forms: None. 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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 197 (Wednesday, October 12, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70431-70432]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-24624]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID: FEMA-2016-0027; OMB No. 1660-0114]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request; FEMA Preparedness Grants: Port Security Grant Program 
(PSGP)

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency, as part of its 
continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites 
the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity 
to comment on a revision of a currently approved information 
collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 
this notice seeks comments concerning the information collection 
activities required to administer the Port Security Grant Program 
(PSGP).

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before December 12, 2016.

ADDRESSES: To avoid duplicate submissions to the docket, please use 
only one of the following means to submit comments:
    (1) Online. Submit comments at www.regulations.gov under Docket ID 
FEMA- 2016-0027. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
    (2) Mail. Submit written comments to Docket Manager, Office of 
Chief Counsel, DHS/FEMA, 500 C Street SW., 8NE., Washington, DC 20472-
3100.
    All submissions received must include the agency name and Docket 
ID. Regardless of the method used for submitting comments or material, 
all submissions will be posted, without change, to the Federal 
eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov, and will include any 
personal information you provide. Therefore, submitting this 
information makes it public. You may wish to read the Privacy Act 
notice that is available via the link in the footer of 
www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Duane Davis, Section Chief, FEMA, 
Grant Programs Directorate, 202-680-4060, duane.davis@fema.dhs.gov. You 
may contact the Records Management Division for copies of the proposed 
collection of information at email address: FEMA-Information-Collections-Management@fema.dhs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 102 of the Maritime Transportation 
Security Act of 2002, as amended (46 U.S.C. 70107), established the 
PSGP to provide for the establishment of a grant program for a risk-
based allocation of funds to implement Area Maritime Transportation 
Security Plans and facility security plans among port authorities, 
facility operators, and State and local government agencies required to 
provide port security services. Before awarding a grant under the 
program, the Secretary shall provide for review and comment by the 
appropriate Federal Maritime Security Coordinators and the Maritime 
Administrator. In administering the grant program, the Secretary shall 
take into account national economic and strategic defense concerns 
based upon the most current risk assessments available.'' In addition, 
any information collected by FEMA for this program is in accordance 
with 46 U.S.C. 70107(g), as amended by section 112(c) of the Security 
and Accountability For Every (SAFE) Port Act of 2006 (Pub. L. 109-347), 
which states: ``Any entity subject to an Area Maritime Transportation 
Security Plan may submit an application for a grant under this section, 
at such time, in such form, and containing such information and 
assurances as the Secretary may require.''

Collection of Information

    Title: FEMA Preparedness Grants: Port Security Grant Program 
(PSGP).
    Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved 
information collection.
    OMB Number: 1660-0114.
    FEMA Forms: FEMA Form 089-5, PSGP Investment Justification.
    Abstract: The previous version of FEMA Form 089-5 is outdated and 
has become cumbersome with subsequent program explanations within the 
notice of funding opportunity explaining the type of information 
required. The revised form consolidates the requested information and 
provides easy to follow drop-down boxes to minimize confusion among 
applicants, reducing time needed to collect the information for both 
applicants and FEMA, and reducing the review time by FEMA and federal 
partners.

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    Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Government; Business or 
other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 597.
    Number of Responses: 1,223.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 17,154 hours.
    Estimated Cost: The estimated annual cost to respondents for the 
hour burden is $1,094,112.60. There are no annual costs to respondents' 
operations and maintenance costs for technical services. There are no 
annual start-up or capital costs. The cost to the Federal Government is 
$770,401.
    Comments may be submitted as indicated in the ADDRESSES caption 
above. Comments are solicited to (a) evaluate whether the proposed data 
collection is necessary for the proper performance of the agency, 
including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) 
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; (c) enhance the quality, utility, and 
clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) minimize the burden 
of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including 
through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or 
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.

    Dated: October 5, 2016.
Richard W. Mattison,
Records Management Program Chief, Mission Support, Federal Emergency 
Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 2016-24624 Filed 10-11-16; 8:45 am]
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