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Download as PDF 27546 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 93 / Tuesday, May 13, 2008 / Notices 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, this notice seeks comments concerning Write Your Own Companies requirements to submit financial data to FEMA on a monthly basis. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Write Your Own (WYO) Program, FEMA regulation 44 CFR 62.3 authorizes the Federal Insurance Administrator to enter into arrangements with individual private sector insurance companies that are licensed to engage in the business of property insurance. To insure that any policyholder money is accounted for and appropriately expended, the Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration (FIMA) and WYO companies implemented a Financial Control Plan under FEMA regulation 44 CFR Part 62, Appendix B. This plan requires that each WYO company submit financial data on a monthly basis. Collection of Information Title: Write Your Own (WYO) Program. Type of Information Collection: Extension, without change, of a currently approved collection. OMB Number: 1660–0020. Form Numbers: None. Abstract: Under the Write Your Own (WYO) Program, private sector insurance companies may offer flood insurance to eligible property owners. The Federal Government is guarantor of flood insurance coverage for WYO companies, issued under the WYO arrangements. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 687 hours. ANNUAL HOUR BURDEN Number 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) 97 12 .59 1,164 687 Total .............................................................................. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Financial Report (WYO) ....................................................... 97 12 .59 1,164 687 Estimated Cost: The estimated annualized cost to respondents based on wage rate categories is $18,782.00. The estimated annual cost to the Federal Government is $168,907.00. 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 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 July 14, 2008. ADDRESSES: Interested persons should submit written comments to Office of Management, Records Management Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, Mail Drop Room 301, 1800 S. Bell Street, Arlington, VA 22202. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Kevin Montgomery, Financial Management Specialist, Federal Insurance and Mitigation VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:14 May 12, 2008 Jkt 214001 Administration, (301) 918–1453 for additional information. You may contact the Records Management Section for copies of the proposed collection of information at facsimile number (202) 646–3347 or e-mail address: FEMA-InformationCollections@dhs.gov. Dated: April 28, 2008. John A. Sharetts-Sullivan, Director, Records Management Division, Office of Management, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E8–10593 Filed 5–12–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–11–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice; 60-day notice and request for comments; Extension, without change, of a currently approved collection, OMB Number 1660–0017, FEMA Form 90–49; FEMA Form 90–91; FEMA Form 90–91A; FEMA Form 90– 91B; FEMA Form 90–91C; FEMA Form 90–91D; FEMA Form 90–120; FEMA Form 90–121; FEMA Form 90–123; FEMA Form 90–124; FEMA Form 90– AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 125; FEMA Form 90–126; FEMA Form 90–127; FEMA Form 90–128. 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 continuing information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning the Public Assistance progress report and related forms used to administer the Public Assistance Program. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 93–288, as amended, authorizes the President to provide assistance to state and local government to help them to respond to and recover from a disaster. Collection of Information Title: Public Assistance Progress Report and Program Forms. Type of Information Collection: Extension, without change, of a currently approved collection. OMB Number: 1660–0017. Form Numbers: FEMA Form 90–49, Request for Public Assistance (RPA); FEMA Form 90–91, Project Worksheet (PW); FEMA Form 90–91A, PW-Damage Description and Scope of Work Continuation Sheet; FEMA Form 90– 91B, PW Cost Estimate Continuation Sheet; FEMA Form 90–91C, PW Maps and Sketches Sheets; FEMA Form 90– E:\FR\FM\13MYN1.SGM 13MYN1 27547 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 93 / Tuesday, May 13, 2008 / Notices 91D, PW Photo Sheet; FEMA Form 90– 120, Special Considerations Questions; FEMA Form 90–121, PNP Facility Questionnaire; FEMA Form 90–123, Force Account Labor Summary; FEMA Form 90–124, Material Summary Record; FEMA Form 90–125, Rented Equipment Summary Record; FEMA Form 90–126, Contract Work Summary Record; FEMA Form 90–127, Force Account Equipment Summary Record; FEMA Form 90–128, Applicants Benefits Calculation Worksheet. Abstract: This collection serves as the mechanism to administer the Public Assistance (PA) Program. The report describes the status of project completion, dates, and circumstances that could delay a project. The Progress Report and related forms ensure that FEMA and the State have up-to-date information on PA program grants. The application process contains recordkeeping and reporting requirements via mandatory and optional completion of several forms and time-frames. The date of the report is determined jointly by the State and the Disaster Recovery Manager. Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Government. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 134,562 hours. ANNUAL HOUR BURDEN No. of respondents Frequency of responses Burden hours per respondent Annual responses Total annual burden hours (A) Project/activity (survey, form(s), focus group, etc.) (B) (C) D=(AxB) (CxD) 148 53 0.16667 7,844 1,333 694 658 53 53 1.5 0.16667 36,782 34,874 55,173 5,929 148 20 56 53 53 4 0.5 0.5 100 7,844 1,060 224 3,922 530 22,400 56 1 30 56 1,680 Total-Mandatory ................................................... 1780 ........................ 88,684 90,967 Optional Forms: FF 90–123, Force Account Labor Summary .............. FF 90–124, Material Summary Record ...................... FF 90–125, Rented Equipment Summary Record ..... FF 90–126, Contract Work Summary Record ............ FF 90–127, Force Account Equipment Summary Record ..................................................................... 658 658 658 658 53 53 53 53 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 34,874 34,874 34,874 34,874 8,719 8,719 8,719 8,719 658 53 0.25 34,874 8,719 Total-Optional ...................................................... 3,290 ........................ 174,370 43,595 Total Annual Burden .................................... rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Mandatory Forms: FF 90–49, Request for Public Assistance (RPA) ....... FF 90–91, Project Worksheet (PW), FF 90–91A, PW-Damage Description and Scope of Work Continuation Sheet, FF 90–91B, PW Cost Estimate Continuation Sheet, FF 90–91C PW Maps and Sketches Sheets, and FF 90–91D, PW Photo Sheet. (1) ................................................................. FF 90–120, Special Considerations Questions .......... FF 90–128, Applicants Benefits Calculation Worksheet ........................................................................ FF 91–121, PNP Facility Questionnaire ..................... Progress Report (All State/Local PA projects) (2) ....... Audit of States, Local Governments and Non-Profit Organizations .......................................................... 5,070 535 263,054 134,562 Estimated Cost: The estimated annualized cost to respondents based on wage rate categories is $3,759,663.00. The estimated annual cost to the Federal Government is $1,510,430.00. 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 will 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:14 May 12, 2008 Jkt 214001 .......................... .......................... other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Comments must be submitted on or before July 14, 2008. Interested persons should submit written comments to Office of Management, Records Management Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, Mail Drop Room 301, 1800 S. Bell Street, Arlington, VA 22202. ADDRESSES: 134.25 address: FEMA-InformationCollections@dhs.gov. Dated: April 28, 2008. John A. Sharetts-Sullivan, Director, Records Management Division, Office of Management, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E8–10596 Filed 5–12–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–10–P FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Clifford Brown, Program Specialist, Public Assistance Grant Program at (202) 646–4136 for additional information. You may contact the Records Management Division for copies of the proposed collection of information at facsimile number (202) 646–3347 or email PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\13MYN1.SGM 13MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 93 (Tuesday, May 13, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27546-27547]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-10596]


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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; 60-day notice and request for comments; Extension, 
without change, of a currently approved collection, OMB Number 1660-
0017, FEMA Form 90-49; FEMA Form 90-91; FEMA Form 90-91A; FEMA Form 90-
91B; FEMA Form 90-91C; FEMA Form 90-91D; FEMA Form 90-120; FEMA Form 
90-121; FEMA Form 90-123; FEMA Form 90-124; FEMA Form 90-125; FEMA Form 
90-126; FEMA Form 90-127; FEMA Form 90-128.

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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 continuing information collection. In accordance with 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments 
concerning the Public Assistance progress report and related forms used 
to administer the Public Assistance Program.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and 
Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 93-288, as amended, authorizes the 
President to provide assistance to state and local government to help 
them to respond to and recover from a disaster.

Collection of Information

    Title: Public Assistance Progress Report and Program Forms.
    Type of Information Collection: Extension, without change, of a 
currently approved collection.
    OMB Number: 1660-0017.
    Form Numbers: FEMA Form 90-49, Request for Public Assistance (RPA); 
FEMA Form 90-91, Project Worksheet (PW); FEMA Form 90-91A, PW-Damage 
Description and Scope of Work Continuation Sheet; FEMA Form 90-91B, PW 
Cost Estimate Continuation Sheet; FEMA Form 90-91C, PW Maps and 
Sketches Sheets; FEMA Form 90-

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91D, PW Photo Sheet; FEMA Form 90-120, Special Considerations 
Questions; FEMA Form 90-121, PNP Facility Questionnaire; FEMA Form 90-
123, Force Account Labor Summary; FEMA Form 90-124, Material Summary 
Record; FEMA Form 90-125, Rented Equipment Summary Record; FEMA Form 
90-126, Contract Work Summary Record; FEMA Form 90-127, Force Account 
Equipment Summary Record; FEMA Form 90-128, Applicants Benefits 
Calculation Worksheet.
    Abstract: This collection serves as the mechanism to administer the 
Public Assistance (PA) Program. The report describes the status of 
project completion, dates, and circumstances that could delay a 
project. The Progress Report and related forms ensure that FEMA and the 
State have up-to-date information on PA program grants. The application 
process contains record-keeping and reporting requirements via 
mandatory and optional completion of several forms and time-frames. The 
date of the report is determined jointly by the State and the Disaster 
Recovery Manager.
    Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 134,562 hours.

                                               Annual Hour Burden
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    Project/activity (survey,         No. of       Frequency of    Burden hours       Annual       Total annual
   form(s), focus group, etc.)      respondents      responses    per respondent     responses     burden hours
                                             (A)             (B)       (C)               D=(AxB)           (CxD)
Mandatory Forms:
    FF 90-49, Request for Public             148              53         0.16667           7,844           1,333
     Assistance (RPA)...........
    FF 90-91, Project Worksheet              694              53         1.5              36,782          55,173
     (PW), FF 90-91A, PW-Damage
     Description and Scope of
     Work Continuation Sheet, FF
     90-91B, PW Cost Estimate
     Continuation Sheet, FF 90-
     91C PW Maps and Sketches
     Sheets, and FF 90-91D, PW
     Photo Sheet. (1)...........
    FF 90-120, Special                       658              53         0.16667          34,874           5,929
     Considerations Questions...
    FF 90-128, Applicants                    148              53         0.5               7,844           3,922
     Benefits Calculation
     Worksheet..................
    FF 91-121, PNP Facility                   20              53         0.5               1,060             530
     Questionnaire..............
    Progress Report (All State/               56               4       100                   224          22,400
     Local PA projects) (2).....
    Audit of States, Local                    56               1        30                    56           1,680
     Governments and Non-Profit
     Organizations..............
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        Total-Mandatory.........            1780  ..............  ..............          88,684          90,967
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Optional Forms:
    FF 90-123, Force Account                 658              53         0.25             34,874           8,719
     Labor Summary..............
    FF 90-124, Material Summary              658              53         0.25             34,874           8,719
     Record.....................
    FF 90-125, Rented Equipment              658              53         0.25             34,874           8,719
     Summary Record.............
    FF 90-126, Contract Work                 658              53         0.25             34,874           8,719
     Summary Record.............
    FF 90-127, Force Account                 658              53         0.25             34,874           8,719
     Equipment Summary Record...
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        Total-Optional..........           3,290  ..............  ..............         174,370          43,595
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            Total Annual Burden.           5,070             535       134.25            263,054         134,562
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    Estimated Cost: The estimated annualized cost to respondents based 
on wage rate categories is $3,759,663.00. The estimated annual cost to 
the Federal Government is $1,510,430.00.
    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 will 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 July 
14, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons should submit written comments to Office 
of Management, Records Management Division, Federal Emergency 
Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, Mail Drop 
Room 301, 1800 S. Bell Street, Arlington, VA 22202.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Clifford Brown, Program 
Specialist, Public Assistance Grant Program at (202) 646-4136 for 
additional information. You may contact the Records Management Division 
for copies of the proposed collection of information at facsimile 
number (202) 646-3347 or email address: FEMA-Information-
Collections@dhs.gov.

    Dated: April 28, 2008.
John A. Sharetts-Sullivan,
Director, Records Management Division, Office of Management, Federal 
Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
 [FR Doc. E8-10596 Filed 5-12-08; 8:45 am]
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