National Disaster Recovery Framework, 6681-6682 [2010-2970]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 27 / Wednesday, February 10, 2010 / Notices or to request special assistance at the meetings, contact the Assistant to the DFO as soon as possible. I. Public Participation Dated: February 1, 2010. J.G. Lantz, Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards. [FR Doc. 2010–2892 Filed 2–9–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID FEMA–2010–0004] National Disaster Recovery Framework sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments. SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the interagency Long Term Disaster Recovery Working Group, is accepting comments on the draft National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF). The NDRF is intended to work in concert with the National Response Framework to provide organizing constructs and principles solely focused on disaster recovery. Recognizing the continuum between preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation, the NDRF transitions with and continues beyond the scope of the National Response Framework. DATES: Comments must be received by February 26, 2010. ADDRESSES: Comments must be identified by docket ID FEMA–2010– 0004 and may be submitted by one of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Please note that this proposed policy is not a rulemaking and the Federal Rulemaking Portal is being utilized only as a mechanism for receiving comments. Mail: Regulation & Policy Team, Office of Chief Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Room 835, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472–3100. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gerilee Bennett, Planning Branch Chief, Recovery Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, 202–646–4173. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:21 Feb 09, 2010 Jkt 220001 Instructions: 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, which can be viewed by clicking on the ‘‘Privacy Notice’’ link in the footer of https:// www.regulations.gov. You may submit your comments and material by the methods specified in the ADDRESSES section above. Please submit your comments and any supporting material by only one means to avoid the receipt and review of duplicate submissions. Docket: The proposed policy is available in docket ID FEMA–2010– 0004. For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov and search for the docket ID. II. Background The draft National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) addresses the short, intermediate, and long-term challenges of managing disaster recovery. Like the National Response Framework (NRF), the NDRF is intended to address all hazards events, whether natural or manmade and provide constructs that are scalable, adaptable, and responsive to the changing needs of different disasters. In recognizing the continuum between preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation, the draft NDRF is intended to overlap and continue beyond the scope of the NRF. This opportunity for public comment on the draft NDRF is a continuation of an extensive engagement effort undertaken by the interagency Long Term Disaster Recovery Working Group established by the President in October 2009, and co-chaired by the Secretaries of the Departments of Homeland Security and Housing and Urban Development. During the fall of 2009, DHS/FEMA and HUD sponsored outreach sessions in each of FEMA’s ten regions and stakeholder forums in five cities across the nation to provide stakeholders from a wide array of organizations and backgrounds the opportunity to provide up-front input to the Working Group on ways to strengthen disaster recovery. DHS/ FEMA and HUD also organized discussion roundtables with PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 6681 professional associations and academic experts. The Long-term Disaster Recovery Working Group also created a Web portal, https:// www.disasterrecoveryworkinggroup.gov, which enabled a large and diverse group of stakeholders to provide input. Over six hundred stakeholders representing local, state, tribal and federal government, as well as public and private sector organizations contributed more than six thousand responses from across the nation. FEMA, HUD, and the Federal interagency partners on the Working Group have reviewed this stakeholder feedback and used it to inform development of the draft NDRF. We now seek direct feedback on the draft NDRF itself through this public comment period. The Long Term Disaster Recovery Working Group is also preparing a Report to the President for delivery in early April that will document the Working Group’s overall findings and recommendations. The draft NDRF provides recovery concepts and principles important to all disaster recovery stakeholders. It provides guidance to stakeholders for engaging in pre-disaster recovery planning and other recovery preparedness and resiliency building efforts; clarifies roles for local, state, tribal and Federal governments, privatenon-profit and private sector organizations; provides guidance for facilitating post-disaster recovery planning to expedite long-term disaster recovery; and provides assistance to stakeholders in identifying recovery needs beyond replacement or return to pre-disaster condition. The document also provides guidance that impacted communities may use to develop recovery priorities, and measure recovery progress and outcomes against their agreed-upon objectives. It also provides guidance for both government and non-governmental organizations providing recovery assistance to track progress, ensure accountability, and make adjustments to ongoing assistance. The draft NDRF lays out a systematic approach to disaster recovery, applicable to all levels of government and sectors of communities with recovery responsibilities. The draft NDRF is a guidance document. It does not have the force or effect of law. FEMA seeks comment on the draft NDRF, which is available online at https://www.regulations.gov in docket ID FEMA–2010–0004. Although FEMA seeks comments on all aspects of the document, we are particularly interested in receiving input on whether the document’s outline of the relationship between the existing Emergency Support Functions and the proposed E:\FR\FM\10FEN1.SGM 10FEN1 6682 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 27 / Wednesday, February 10, 2010 / Notices Recovery Support Functions is clear. Based on the comments received, FEMA may make appropriate revisions to the NDRF. Although FEMA will consider any comments received in the drafting of the final document, FEMA will not provide a response to comments document. When or if FEMA issues a final NDRF, FEMA will publish a notice of availability in the Federal Register and make the final NDRF available at https://www.regulations.gov. The final policy will not have the force or effect of law. The NRF, which was issued January 22, 2008 and went into effect on March 22, 2008, may also assist you in your review of the draft NDRF. The NRF was also posted for public comment before release. The NRF may be found on https://www.regulations.gov by searching for docket ID FEMA–2007–0007. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 5121–5207, and 6 U.S.C. 771. Dated: February 5, 2010. W. Craig Fugate, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2010–2970 Filed 2–9–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–23–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–5380–N–04] Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Final Endorsement of Credit Instrument AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing, HUD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. DATES: Comments Due Date: April 12, 2010. Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB Control Number and should be sent to: Lillian Deitzer, Departmental Reports Management Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; e-mail Leroy.MckinneyJr@HUD.gov or telephone (202) 402–8048 or the number sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:21 Feb 09, 2010 Jkt 220001 for the Federal Information Relay Service (1–800–877–8339). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joyce Allen, Director, Office of Multifamily Housing Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202) 708–1142 (this is not a toll free number) for copies of the proposed forms and other available information. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department is submitting the proposed information collection to OMB for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended). This Notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; including the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. This Notice also lists the following information: Title of Proposal: Final Endorsement of Credit Instrument. OMB Control Number, if applicable: 2502–0016. Description of the need for the information and proposed use: The information collected on the ‘‘Final Endorsement of Credit Instrument’’ form is used to request final endorsement by HUD of the credit instrument. The mortgagee/lender submits information to indicate the schedule of advances made on the project and the final advances to be disbursed immediately upon final endorsement. Agency form numbers, if applicable: HUD–92023. Estimation of the total numbers of hours needed to prepare the information collection including number of respondents, frequency of response, and hours of response: The number of burden hours is 100. The number of respondents is 100, the number of responses is 100, the frequency of response is on occasion, and the burden hour per response is approximately one hour. PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Status of the proposed information collection: This is an extension of a currently approved collection. Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C., Chapter 35, as amended. Dated: February 4, 2010. Ronald Y. Spraker, Associate General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing. [FR Doc. 2010–2823 Filed 2–9–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–5380–N–05] Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CNA) AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing, HUD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. DATES: Comments Due Date: April 12, 2010. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB Control Number and should be sent to: Lillian Deitzer, Departmental Reports Management Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; e-mail Leroy.MckinneyJr@HUD.gov or telephone (202) 402–8048 or the number for the Federal Information Relay Service (1–800–877–8339). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Harry Messner, Project Manager, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202) 708–2121 (this is not a toll-free number) for copies of the proposed forms and other available information. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department is submitting the proposed information collection to OMB for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended). This Notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed E:\FR\FM\10FEN1.SGM 10FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 27 (Wednesday, February 10, 2010)]
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[FR Doc No: 2010-2970]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2010-0004]


National Disaster Recovery Framework

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in 
coordination with the interagency Long Term Disaster Recovery Working 
Group, is accepting comments on the draft National Disaster Recovery 
Framework (NDRF). The NDRF is intended to work in concert with the 
National Response Framework to provide organizing constructs and 
principles solely focused on disaster recovery. Recognizing the 
continuum between preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation, the 
NDRF transitions with and continues beyond the scope of the National 
Response Framework.

DATES: Comments must be received by February 26, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Comments must be identified by docket ID FEMA-2010-0004 and 
may be submitted by one of the following methods:
    Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 
instructions for submitting comments. Please note that this proposed 
policy is not a rulemaking and the Federal Rulemaking Portal is being 
utilized only as a mechanism for receiving comments.
    Mail: Regulation & Policy Team, Office of Chief Counsel, Federal 
Emergency Management Agency, Room 835, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, 
DC 20472-3100.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gerilee Bennett, Planning Branch 
Chief, Recovery Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, 202-646-4173.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Public Participation

    Instructions: 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, which can be viewed by clicking on the ``Privacy Notice'' link 
in the footer of https://www.regulations.gov.
    You may submit your comments and material by the methods specified 
in the ADDRESSES section above. Please submit your comments and any 
supporting material by only one means to avoid the receipt and review 
of duplicate submissions.
    Docket: The proposed policy is available in docket ID FEMA-2010-
0004. For access to the docket to read background documents or comments 
received, go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov and search for the docket ID.

II. Background

    The draft National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) addresses the 
short, intermediate, and long-term challenges of managing disaster 
recovery. Like the National Response Framework (NRF), the NDRF is 
intended to address all hazards events, whether natural or man-made and 
provide constructs that are scalable, adaptable, and responsive to the 
changing needs of different disasters. In recognizing the continuum 
between preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation, the draft 
NDRF is intended to overlap and continue beyond the scope of the NRF.
    This opportunity for public comment on the draft NDRF is a 
continuation of an extensive engagement effort undertaken by the 
interagency Long Term Disaster Recovery Working Group established by 
the President in October 2009, and co-chaired by the Secretaries of the 
Departments of Homeland Security and Housing and Urban Development. 
During the fall of 2009, DHS/FEMA and HUD sponsored outreach sessions 
in each of FEMA's ten regions and stakeholder forums in five cities 
across the nation to provide stakeholders from a wide array of 
organizations and backgrounds the opportunity to provide up-front input 
to the Working Group on ways to strengthen disaster recovery. DHS/FEMA 
and HUD also organized discussion roundtables with professional 
associations and academic experts. The Long-term Disaster Recovery 
Working Group also created a Web portal, https://www.disasterrecoveryworkinggroup.gov, which enabled a large and diverse 
group of stakeholders to provide input. Over six hundred stakeholders 
representing local, state, tribal and federal government, as well as 
public and private sector organizations contributed more than six 
thousand responses from across the nation. FEMA, HUD, and the Federal 
interagency partners on the Working Group have reviewed this 
stakeholder feedback and used it to inform development of the draft 
NDRF. We now seek direct feedback on the draft NDRF itself through this 
public comment period. The Long Term Disaster Recovery Working Group is 
also preparing a Report to the President for delivery in early April 
that will document the Working Group's overall findings and 
recommendations.
    The draft NDRF provides recovery concepts and principles important 
to all disaster recovery stakeholders. It provides guidance to 
stakeholders for engaging in pre-disaster recovery planning and other 
recovery preparedness and resiliency building efforts; clarifies roles 
for local, state, tribal and Federal governments, private-non-profit 
and private sector organizations; provides guidance for facilitating 
post-disaster recovery planning to expedite long-term disaster 
recovery; and provides assistance to stakeholders in identifying 
recovery needs beyond replacement or return to pre-disaster condition. 
The document also provides guidance that impacted communities may use 
to develop recovery priorities, and measure recovery progress and 
outcomes against their agreed-upon objectives. It also provides 
guidance for both government and non-governmental organizations 
providing recovery assistance to track progress, ensure accountability, 
and make adjustments to ongoing assistance.
    The draft NDRF lays out a systematic approach to disaster recovery, 
applicable to all levels of government and sectors of communities with 
recovery responsibilities. The draft NDRF is a guidance document. It 
does not have the force or effect of law.
    FEMA seeks comment on the draft NDRF, which is available online at 
https://www.regulations.gov in docket ID FEMA-2010-0004. Although FEMA 
seeks comments on all aspects of the document, we are particularly 
interested in receiving input on whether the document's outline of the 
relationship between the existing Emergency Support Functions and the 
proposed

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Recovery Support Functions is clear. Based on the comments received, 
FEMA may make appropriate revisions to the NDRF. Although FEMA will 
consider any comments received in the drafting of the final document, 
FEMA will not provide a response to comments document. When or if FEMA 
issues a final NDRF, FEMA will publish a notice of availability in the 
Federal Register and make the final NDRF available at https://www.regulations.gov. The final policy will not have the force or effect 
of law.
    The NRF, which was issued January 22, 2008 and went into effect on 
March 22, 2008, may also assist you in your review of the draft NDRF. 
The NRF was also posted for public comment before release. The NRF may 
be found on https://www.regulations.gov by searching for docket ID FEMA-
2007-0007.

    Authority:  42 U.S.C. 5121-5207, and 6 U.S.C. 771.

    Dated: February 5, 2010.
W. Craig Fugate,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2010-2970 Filed 2-9-10; 8:45 am]
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