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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management
Agency
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
Federal Emergency
Management Agency, DHS.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA), 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 proposed
continuing information collection. In
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks
comments concerning the renewal of
FEMA’s National Flood Insurance
Program’s (NFIP) Biennial Report forms
(FEMA Form 81–28, FEMA Form 81–29,
FEMA Form 81–29A).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under 44
CFR 59.22(b)(2), FEMA requires that
communities participating in the NFIP
submit an annual or biennial report
describing the progress made during the
year in the implementation and
enforcement of floodplain management
regulations. Currently, FEMA has
determined that this data will be
collected on a biennial reporting cycle
and the data collection is now referred
to as the Biennial Report. As a
supplement to the Biennial Report,
FEMA has been mandated under section
575 of the National Flood Insurance
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Reform Act (NFIRA) of 1994 to assess
the need to revise and update all
floodplain areas and flood risk zones
identified, delineated, or established
under section 1360 of the National
Flood Insurance Act of 1968. The NFIP
Biennial Report enables FEMA to meet
its regulatory requirement under
59.22(b)(2). It also enables FEMA to be
more responsive to the on-going changes
that occur in each participating
community’s flood hazard area. These
changes include, but are not limited to,
new corporate boundaries, changes in
flood hazard areas, new floodplain
management measures, and changes in
rate of floodplain development. It is also
used to evaluate the effectiveness of the
community’s floodplain management
activities. The evaluation is
accomplished by analyzing information
provided by the community, such as the
number of variances and floodplain
permits granted by each community in
relationship to other information
contained in the Biennial Report, as
well as other data available in FEMA’s
Community Information System (CIS).
The Biennial Report also provides an
opportunity for NFIP participating
communities to request technical
assistance in implementing a floodplain
management program. FEMA regional
offices use this information as a means
to know which communities need
support and guidance.
In addition, the NFIP Biennial Report
is one of the tools used to assist FEMA
in meeting its regulatory requirement
under section 575 of the NFIRA. A
‘‘yes’’ answer to Items A–D in section I
of the report will provide the basis for
FEMA to follow-up by contacting the
community for clarification and/or
elaboration regarding changes and
activities occurring in a community’s
flood hazard area. This information will
be used in ranking and prioritizing one
community’s mapping needs against all
other communities in the NFIP and for
determining how the limited flood
hazard mapping funds are allocated for
map updates.
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Collection of Information
Title: The National Flood Insurance
Program Biennial Report.
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved
collection.
OMB Number: 1660–0003.
Form Numbers: FEMA Form 81–28,
FEMA Form 81–29, FEMA Form 81–
29A.
Abstract: The NFIP Biennial Report
enables FEMA to meet its regulatory
requirement under 44 CFR 59.22(b)(2). It
also enables FEMA to be more
responsive to the on-going changes that
occur in each participating community’s
flood hazard area. These changes
include, but are not limited to, new
corporate boundaries, changes in flood
hazard areas, new floodplain
management measures, and changes in
rate of floodplain development. It is also
used to evaluate the effectiveness of the
community’s floodplain management
activities. The evaluation is
accomplished by analyzing information
provided by the community, such as the
number of variances and floodplain
permits granted by each community in
relationship to other information
contained in the Biennial Report, as
well as other data available in FEMA’s
CIS. The Biennial Report also provides
an opportunity for NFIP participating
communities to request technical
assistance in implementing a floodplain
management program. FEMA regional
offices use this information as a means
to know which communities need
support and guidance. The NFIP
Biennial Report is one of the tools used
to assist FEMA in meeting its regulatory
requirement under section 575 of the
NFIRA.
Affected Public: The respondents are
State, local or tribal governments, farms,
individuals or households, business or
other for-profit, not-for-profit
institutions representing the estimated
20,500 United States and United States
territorial communities that are
participating members of the NFIP. The
NFIP requires that communities
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participating in the NFIP submit an
annual or biennial report describing the
progress made during the year in the
implementation and enforcement of
floodplain management regulations.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: The estimated total annualized
burden hours for the Biennial Report are
24,501 burden hours.
ANNUAL BURDEN HOURS
Number of respondents
Frequency of
responses *
Burden hours
per respondent
Annual
responses
Total annual
burden hours
(A)
Project/activity (survey, form(s), focus group, worksheet, etc.)
(B)
(C)
(D) = (A × B)
(E) = (C × D)
FF 81–28 ...................................................................
FF 81–29 ...................................................................
FF 81–29A .................................................................
5,930
12,224
2,346
0.5
0.5
0.5
2.0
3.0
0.2
2,965
6,112
1,173
5,930
18,336
235
Total ....................................................................
20,500
..........................
..........................
..........................
24,501
* The
response frequency to the Biennial Report is used just once every two years. Therefore, 0.5 was used for the table above.
Estimated Cost: The estimated annual
cost of the collection of the Biennial
Report forms is estimated to be
$457,180.
Comments: Written 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. Comments must be
submitted on or before June 11, 2007.
Interested persons should
submit written comments to Chief,
Records Management and Privacy,
Information Resources Management
Branch, Information Technology
Services Division, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW.,
Room 609, Washington, DC 20472.
ADDRESSES:
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Contact Rachel Sears, Program
Specialist, Risk Reduction Branch, at
telephone number (202) 646–2977 for
additional information. You may
contact the Records Management
Branch for copies of the proposed
collection of information at facsimile
number (202) 646–3347 or e-mail
address: FEMA-InformationCollections@dhs.gov.
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Dated: April 2, 2007.
John A. Sharetts-Sullivan,
Chief, Records Management and Privacy
Information Resources Management Branch,
Information Technology Services Division,
Federal Emergency Management Agency,
Department of Homeland Security.
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SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management
Agency
[FEMA–1687–DR]
Alabama; Amendment No. 3 to Notice
of a Major Disaster and Related
Determinations
Federal Emergency
Management Agency, DHS.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice
of a major disaster for the State of
Alabama (FEMA–1687–DR), dated
March 3, 2007, and related
determinations.
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 30, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Magda Ruiz, Recovery Division, Federal
Emergency Management Agency,
Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2705.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is
hereby given that, in a letter dated
March 30, 2007, the President amended
the cost sharing arrangements regarding
Federal funds provided under the
authority of the Robert T. Stafford
Disaster Relief and Emergency
Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121–5206
(the Stafford Act), in a letter to R. David
Paulison, Director, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, Department of
Homeland Security, as follows:
I have determined that the damage in
certain areas of the State of Alabama
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resulting from severe storms and tornadoes
on March 1, 2007, is of sufficient severity and
magnitude that special cost-sharing
arrangements are warranted regarding
Federal funds provided under the Robert T.
Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency
Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121–5206 (the
Stafford Act).
Therefore, I amend my declaration of
March 3, 2007, to authorize Federal funds for
debris removal and emergency protective
measures (Categories A and B), including
direct Federal assistance, under the Public
Assistance program at 100 percent of total
eligible costs, for a period of up to 48 hours.
This adjustment to State and local cost
sharing applies only to Public Assistance
costs and direct Federal assistance eligible
for such adjustments under applicable law.
The Stafford Act specifically prohibits a
similar adjustment for funds provided to
States for Other Needs Assistance (Section
408) and the Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program (Section 404). These funds will
continue to be reimbursed at 75 percent of
total eligible costs.
This cost share is effective for the
designated period at any time for which
Category A and B costs are eligible
under the President’s major disaster
declaration.
(The following Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance Numbers (CFDA) are to be used
for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030,
Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora
Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis
Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services
Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment
Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management
Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and
Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and
Households Disaster Housing Operations;
97.050 Individuals and Households ProgramOther Needs, 97.036, Public Assistance
Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program.)
R. David Paulison,
Under Secretary for Federal Emergency
Management and Director of FEMA.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 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 proposed continuing information collection. In
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks
comments concerning the renewal of FEMA's National Flood Insurance
Program's (NFIP) Biennial Report forms (FEMA Form 81-28, FEMA Form 81-
29, FEMA Form 81-29A).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under 44 CFR 59.22(b)(2), FEMA requires that
communities participating in the NFIP submit an annual or biennial
report describing the progress made during the year in the
implementation and enforcement of floodplain management regulations.
Currently, FEMA has determined that this data will be collected on a
biennial reporting cycle and the data collection is now referred to as
the Biennial Report. As a supplement to the Biennial Report, FEMA has
been mandated under section 575 of the National Flood Insurance Reform
Act (NFIRA) of 1994 to assess the need to revise and update all
floodplain areas and flood risk zones identified, delineated, or
established under section 1360 of the National Flood Insurance Act of
1968. The NFIP Biennial Report enables FEMA to meet its regulatory
requirement under 59.22(b)(2). It also enables FEMA to be more
responsive to the on-going changes that occur in each participating
community's flood hazard area. These changes include, but are not
limited to, new corporate boundaries, changes in flood hazard areas,
new floodplain management measures, and changes in rate of floodplain
development. It is also used to evaluate the effectiveness of the
community's floodplain management activities. The evaluation is
accomplished by analyzing information provided by the community, such
as the number of variances and floodplain permits granted by each
community in relationship to other information contained in the
Biennial Report, as well as other data available in FEMA's Community
Information System (CIS). The Biennial Report also provides an
opportunity for NFIP participating communities to request technical
assistance in implementing a floodplain management program. FEMA
regional offices use this information as a means to know which
communities need support and guidance.
In addition, the NFIP Biennial Report is one of the tools used to
assist FEMA in meeting its regulatory requirement under section 575 of
the NFIRA. A ``yes'' answer to Items A-D in section I of the report
will provide the basis for FEMA to follow-up by contacting the
community for clarification and/or elaboration regarding changes and
activities occurring in a community's flood hazard area. This
information will be used in ranking and prioritizing one community's
mapping needs against all other communities in the NFIP and for
determining how the limited flood hazard mapping funds are allocated
for map updates.
Collection of Information
Title: The National Flood Insurance Program Biennial Report.
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved
collection.
OMB Number: 1660-0003.
Form Numbers: FEMA Form 81-28, FEMA Form 81-29, FEMA Form 81-29A.
Abstract: The NFIP Biennial Report enables FEMA to meet its
regulatory requirement under 44 CFR 59.22(b)(2). It also enables FEMA
to be more responsive to the on-going changes that occur in each
participating community's flood hazard area. These changes include, but
are not limited to, new corporate boundaries, changes in flood hazard
areas, new floodplain management measures, and changes in rate of
floodplain development. It is also used to evaluate the effectiveness
of the community's floodplain management activities. The evaluation is
accomplished by analyzing information provided by the community, such
as the number of variances and floodplain permits granted by each
community in relationship to other information contained in the
Biennial Report, as well as other data available in FEMA's CIS. The
Biennial Report also provides an opportunity for NFIP participating
communities to request technical assistance in implementing a
floodplain management program. FEMA regional offices use this
information as a means to know which communities need support and
guidance. The NFIP Biennial Report is one of the tools used to assist
FEMA in meeting its regulatory requirement under section 575 of the
NFIRA.
Affected Public: The respondents are State, local or tribal
governments, farms, individuals or households, business or other for-
profit, not-for-profit institutions representing the estimated 20,500
United States and United States territorial communities that are
participating members of the NFIP. The NFIP requires that communities
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participating in the NFIP submit an annual or biennial report
describing the progress made during the year in the implementation and
enforcement of floodplain management regulations.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: The estimated total annualized
burden hours for the Biennial Report are 24,501 burden hours.
Annual Burden Hours
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Number of Frequency of Burden hours Annual Total annual
respondents responses \*\ per respondent responses burden hours
Project/activity (survey, form(s), focus group, worksheet, etc.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(A) (B) (C) (D) = (A x B) (E) = (C x D)
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FF 81-28........................................................... 5,930 0.5 2.0 2,965 5,930
FF 81-29........................................................... 12,224 0.5 3.0 6,112 18,336
FF 81-29A.......................................................... 2,346 0.5 0.2 1,173 235
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Total.......................................................... 20,500 ............... ............... ............... 24,501
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\*\ The response frequency to the Biennial Report is used just once every two years. Therefore, 0.5 was used for the table above.
Estimated Cost: The estimated annual cost of the collection of the
Biennial Report forms is estimated to be $457,180.
Comments: Written 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. Comments must be submitted on or before June
11, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons should submit written comments to Chief,
Records Management and Privacy, Information Resources Management
Branch, Information Technology Services Division, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Room 609, Washington, DC 20472.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Rachel Sears, Program
Specialist, Risk Reduction Branch, at telephone number (202) 646-2977
for additional information. You may contact the Records Management
Branch for copies of the proposed collection of information at
facsimile number (202) 646-3347 or e-mail address: FEMA-Information-
Collections@dhs.gov.
Dated: April 2, 2007.
John A. Sharetts-Sullivan,
Chief, Records Management and Privacy Information Resources Management
Branch, Information Technology Services Division, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. E7-6788 Filed 4-10-07; 8:45 am]
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