Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 44562-44564 [E7-15440]

Download as PDF 44562 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 152 / Wednesday, August 8, 2007 / Notices Dated: August 2, 2007. Jeffrey Shuren, Assistant Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. E7–15477 Filed 8–7–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–01–S 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. 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 revised information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning the continued use of FEMA Form 95–22, Application for Admission, that is used to select participants for the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) Executive Fire Officer Program (EFOP). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public Law 93–498, the Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, created the National Fire Academy (NFA) which provides for courses and programs to train fire service personnel. Since 1985 USFA/NFA has sponsored and offered the EFOP, a professional development program for senior and executive level fire officers. The standard application form (FEMA Form 75–5, approved under OMB No. 1660–0005), used for all USFA/NFA courses, does not provide the sufficient information to select the most qualified applicants for the program. FEMA Form 95–22 will require a brief essay for questions specific to EFOP functions. Collection of Information Title: National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program Application Form. Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection. OMB Number: 1660–0021. Form Numbers: FEMA Form 95–22, Application for Admission. Abstract: The EFOP annually receives more applications from qualified applicants than there are program slots available. Additional information is required to objectively evaluate the applicant’s writing capability, professional accomplishments, and analytical ability. This information along with supporting documentation are used to select the most qualified participants for the EFOP. Affected Public: Individuals and households, and State, local or tribal governments. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 800 hours. ANNUAL HOUR BURDEN No. of respondents Frequency of responses Hour burden per response Annual responses Total annual burden hours (A) Data collection activity/instrument (B) (C) (D) = (A×B) (C×D) 400 1 1 400 400 400 1 1 400 400 Total .............................................................................. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES FEMA Form 95–22 .............................................................. Additional Documentation: Letter of Intent, Resume, Letter of Recommendation, Diploma Photocopy, Organizational Chart ....................................................................... 400 ........................ ........................ ........................ 800 Estimated Cost: Therefore; the estimated cost to respondents using wage rate categories is estimated to be $55,616.00 and the cost for postage and mailing to respondents is estimated to be $1,960.00 annually. The annual cost to respondents is estimated to total $57,576.00. The annual cost to the government for spending time reviewing FEMA Form 95–22 and additional documentation is estimated to be $1,836.00. 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:28 Aug 07, 2007 Jkt 211001 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 October 9, 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: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Chuck Burkell, (301) 447–1072 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 PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 address: FEMA-InformationCollections@dhs.gov. Dated: July 31, 2007. John A. Sharetts-Sullivan, Director, Office of Records Management, Office of Management Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E7–15430 Filed 8–7–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–17–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\08AUN1.SGM 08AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 152 / Wednesday, August 8, 2007 / Notices Notice and request for comments. ACTION: 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 continuing information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), this notice seeks comments concerning the Mission Assignment (MA) form that is used to record requests for Federal assistance by State and Federal entities to FEMA, and the Action Request (AR) form which is used to request Federal assistance. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The MA form is necessary to support the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 93–288, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq., and its implementing regulations in 44 CFR part 206. Specifically, 44 CFR 206.7 provides for FEMA to issue mission assignments for disaster work performed by other Federal agencies. A written request for Federal assistance may be submitted on an Action Request Data collection activity/instrument form (AR). The AR form is the working document requesting federal assistance. The mission assignments are directives provided by FEMA to another agency to perform specific work in disaster operations on a reimbursable basis and are defined in 44 CFR 206.2(a)(18). The MA form is used to record a request for Federal assistance by States and Federal entities to FEMA, and may become the official FEMA obligating document when a mission assignment to another Federal agency results from the request. The MA form contains information that is used by FEMA management to evaluate requests for assistance from States, other Federal agencies and internal FEMA organizations. The requirement that requests for assistance to be made in writing and approved by the requesting State can be found in 44 CFR 206.8. Requirements for program and finance officials to sign for the approval of funds from the President’s Disaster Relief Fund are found in standard Federal financial regulations regarding financial operations and separation of duties. Collection of Information Title: Request for Federal Assistance Form—How to Process Mission Frequency of responses No. of respondents *Number of responses × 35 disasters per year 44563 Assignments in Federal Disaster Operations. Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection. OMB Number: 1660–0047. Form Numbers: FEMA Form 90–129, Mission Assignment (MA), and FEMA Form 90–136, Action Request (AR). Abstract: The MA form is used to record a request for Federal assistance by States and Federal entities to FEMA, and may become the official FEMA obligating document if a mission assignment to another Federal agency results from the request. Mission assignments are directives provided by FEMA to another agency to perform specific work in disaster operations, on a reimbursable basis and are defined in the 44 CFR 206.2(a)(18) and to record Federal approving signatures. A written request for Federal assistance may be submitted on an Action Request (AR) form. The AR form is the working document requesting Federal assistance. Affected Public: State, local or tribal governments and Federal Government. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,739 hours. Hour burden per response Annual responses Total annual burden hours A B C D=A×B E=C×D FEMA Form 90–129, Mission Assignment Form ....................................................... 56 *35 × 2 = 70 3 minutes (0.05) 3,920 196 FEMA Form 90–136, Action Request Form ....................................................... 56 *35 × 1 = 35 1,960 647 Training ...................................................... 56 1 20 minutes (0.33) 8 hours 448 896 ........................ ............................................ 8 hours 23 minutes 6,328 1,739 sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Total .................................................... Estimated Cost: Cost to respondent is estimated to be approximately $61,195.41 annually. 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:28 Aug 07, 2007 Jkt 211001 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 should be received on or before October 9, 2007. Interested persons should submit written comments to Chief, Records Management and Privacy, Office of Management Directorate, Information Technology Services Division, Information Resources Management Branch, Federal Emergency Management Agency, ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Department of Homeland Security, 500 C. Street, SW., Room 609, Washington, DC 20472. Bob Power, Branch Chief, Operations Branch at 202–646–7596 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 at FEMAInformation-collections@dhs.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\08AUN1.SGM 08AUN1 44564 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 152 / Wednesday, August 8, 2007 / Notices Dated: July 31, 2007. John A. Sharetts-Sullivan, Chief, Records Management and Privacy, Office of Management Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E7–15440 Filed 8–7–07; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY BILLING CODE 9110–10–P Kansas; Amendment No. 4 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AGENCY: [FEMA–1708–DR] Missouri; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. AGENCY: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Missouri (FEMA–1708–DR), dated June 11, 2007, and related determinations. DATES: Effective Date: July 25, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Disaster Assistance Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2705. The notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Missouri is hereby amended to include the following area among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the catastrophe declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration of June 11, 2007. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Clinton County for Individual Assistance (already designated for Public Assistance.) (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 Program—Other Needs; 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E7–15423 Filed 8–7–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–10–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:14 Aug 07, 2007 Jkt 211001 [FEMA–1711–DR] Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. Federal Emergency Management Agency ACTION: Federal Emergency Management Agency SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Kansas (FEMA–1711–DR), dated July 2, 2007, and related determinations. DATES: Effective Date: July 24, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Disaster Assistance Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Kansas is hereby amended to include the following areas among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the catastrophe declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration of July 2, 2007. Edwards and Pawnee Counties for Individual Assistance. Harper County for Individual Assistance (already designated for Public Assistance). (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 Program—Other Needs; 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E7–15447 Filed 8–7–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–10–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA–1711–DR] Kansas; Amendment No. 5 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster for the State of Kansas (FEMA–1711–DR), dated July 2, 2007, and related determinations. DATES: Effective Date: July 25, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Disaster Assistance Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that the incident period for this disaster is closed effective July 25, 2007. (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 Program—Other Needs, 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E7–15473 Filed 8–7–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–10–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA–1714–DR] Nebraska; Major Disaster and Related Determinations Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Nebraska (FEMA–1714–DR), dated July 24, 2007, and related determinations. DATES: Effective Date: July 24, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Disaster Assistance Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter dated July 24, 2007, the President declared a major disaster under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and E:\FR\FM\08AUN1.SGM 08AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 152 (Wednesday, August 8, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44562-44564]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-15440]

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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.

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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 continuing information collection. In accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), this
notice seeks comments concerning the Mission Assignment (MA) form that
is used to record requests for Federal assistance by State and Federal
entities to FEMA, and the Action Request (AR) form which is used to
request Federal assistance.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The MA form is necessary to support the
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Public
Law 93-288, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq., and its implementing
regulations in 44 CFR part 206. Specifically, 44 CFR 206.7 provides for
FEMA to issue mission assignments for disaster work performed by other
Federal agencies. A written request for Federal assistance may be
submitted on an Action Request form (AR). The AR form is the working
document requesting federal assistance. The mission assignments are
directives provided by FEMA to another agency to perform specific work
in disaster operations on a reimbursable basis and are defined in 44
CFR 206.2(a)(18). The MA form is used to record a request for Federal
assistance by States and Federal entities to FEMA, and may become the
official FEMA obligating document when a mission assignment to another
Federal agency results from the request. The MA form contains
information that is used by FEMA management to evaluate requests for
assistance from States, other Federal agencies and internal FEMA
organizations. The requirement that requests for assistance to be made
in writing and approved by the requesting State can be found in 44 CFR
206.8. Requirements for program and finance officials to sign for the
approval of funds from the President's Disaster Relief Fund are found
in standard Federal financial regulations regarding financial
operations and separation of duties.

Collection of Information

Title: Request for Federal Assistance Form--How to Process Mission
Assignments in Federal Disaster Operations.
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved
collection.
OMB Number: 1660-0047.
Form Numbers: FEMA Form 90-129, Mission Assignment (MA), and FEMA
Form 90-136, Action Request (AR).
Abstract: The MA form is used to record a request for Federal
assistance by States and Federal entities to FEMA, and may become the
official FEMA obligating document if a mission assignment to another
Federal agency results from the request. Mission assignments are
directives provided by FEMA to another agency to perform specific work
in disaster operations, on a reimbursable basis and are defined in the
44 CFR 206.2(a)(18) and to record Federal approving signatures.
A written request for Federal assistance may be submitted on an
Action Request (AR) form. The AR form is the working document
requesting Federal assistance.
Affected Public: State, local or tribal governments and Federal
Government.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,739 hours.

A B C D = A x B E = C x D
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FEMA Form 90-129, Mission Assignment Form............ 56 *35 x 2 = 70 3 minutes (0.05) 3,920 196
FEMA Form 90-136, Action Request Form................ 56 *35 x 1 = 35 20 minutes 1,960 647
(0.33)
Training............................................. 56 1 8 hours 448 896
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Total............................................ ............... .......................... 8 hours 23 6,328 1,739
minutes
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Estimated Cost: Cost to respondent is estimated to be approximately
$61,195.41 annually.
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 should be received on or before
October 9, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons should submit written comments to Chief,
Records Management and Privacy, Office of Management Directorate,
Information Technology Services Division, Information Resources
Management Branch, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of
Homeland Security, 500 C. Street, SW., Room 609, Washington, DC 20472.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bob Power, Branch Chief, Operations
Branch at 202-646-7596 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 at FEMA-
Information-collections@dhs.gov.

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Dated: July 31, 2007.
John A. Sharetts-Sullivan,
Chief, Records Management and Privacy, Office of Management
Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of
Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. E7-15440 Filed 8-7-07; 8:45 am]
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