Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 1660-0104; Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) Appeals, 13652-13653 [2011-5825]

Download as PDF 13652 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 49 / Monday, March 14, 2011 / Notices currently approved information collection. OMB Number: 1660–0103. Form Titles and Numbers: FEMA Form 086–0–31 (previously FEMA Form 81–112), Statement of Voluntary Participation for Acquisition of Property for Purpose of Open Space. Abstract: FEMA and State and local recipients of FEMA mitigation grant programs will use the information collected to meet the Property Acquisition requirements to implement acquisition activities under the terms of grant agreements for acquisition and relocation activities. FEMA and State/ local grant recipients will also use the information to monitor and enforce the open space requirements for all properties acquired with FEMA mitigation grants. Affected Public: State, local or Tribal Government; individuals or households. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 11,273 hours. ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS AND COSTS Type of respondent Individuals or Households. State, Local, and Tribal Government. State, Local, and Tribal Government. State, Local, and Tribal Government. State, Local, and Tribal Government. Total ............... 56 40 56 Total annual burden (in hours) Avg. hourly wage rate 2240 1 hour ......... 2240 $27.38 $61,331.20 40 2240 4 hours ....... 8960 67.73 606,860.80 56 1 56 72.8 67.73 4,930.74 Transfer Certification/No Form. ................ ................ ................ 1.3 (1 hour and 18 minutes). .................... ................ ................ ........................ Enforcement Notices/No Form. ................ ................ ................ .................... ................ ................ ........................ 56 ................ 4,356 .................... 11,273 ................ 673,122.74 Property Owners Voluntary Participation Statements/ FEMA Form 086–0–31 (previously FEMA Form 81–112). States Review and Submit Deed Restrictions/No Form. State Officials Reporting Requirements/No Form. .............................................. Comments mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Number of responses per respondent Avg. burden per response (in hours) Form name/Form number Estimated Cost: There are no operation and maintenance, or capital and start-up costs associated with this collection of information. 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. VerDate Mar<15>2010 Number of respondents 17:41 Mar 11, 2011 Jkt 223001 Total number of responses Dated: March 8, 2011. Lesia M. Banks, Director, Records Management Division, Mission Support Bureau, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2011–5827 Filed 3–11–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–13–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID: FEMA–2011–0007] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 1660–0104; Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) Appeals Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice; 60-day notice and request for comments; extension, without change, of a currently approved information collection; OMB No. 1660– 0104; FEMA Form—None. AGENCY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Total annual respondent cost and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on a proposed extension, without change, of a currently approved information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning the Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) Program appeals process. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before May 13, 2011. ADDRESSES: To avoid duplicate submissions to the docket, please use only one of the following means to submit comments: (1) Online. Submit comments at https://www.regulations.gov under Docket ID FEMA–2011–0007. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. (2) Mail. Submit written comments to Docket Manager, Office of Chief Counsel, DHS/FEMA, 500 C Street, SW., Room 835, Washington, DC 20472– 3100. (3) Facsimile. Submit comments to (703) 483–2999. (4) E-mail. Submit comments to FEMA-POLICY@dhs.gov. Include Docket ID FEMA–2011–0007 in the subject line. E:\FR\FM\14MRN1.SGM 14MRN1 13653 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 49 / Monday, March 14, 2011 / Notices 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 https:// www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cecelia Rosenberg, Grants Policy Branch Chief, FEMA, Mitigation Directorate, (202) 646–3321 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 e-mail address: FEMAInformation-CollectionsManagement@dhs.gov. FEMA’s regulations implementing the SRL program appeals process, authorized by the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4102a) are located at 44 CFR 79.7(d). This information collection outlines the process by which any owner of a severe repetitive loss of property may appeal a FEMA decision that would increase the chargeable insurance premium rate on the property. This process requires the owner to submit a written appeal, including any supporting documentation, to FEMA within 90 days of the notice of the insurance increase. Much of the supporting documentation for SRL applications is covered under a separate collection, OMB No. 1660–0072, Mitigation Grant Programs (e-Grants). Although much of the supporting documentation has already been submitted in the original application for SRL grant funds, the property owner may submit any additional documentation that supports their appeal. Without this required SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: information, FEMA will be unable to implement the appeals process for the SRL program, and will be in violation of the requirements under the Flood Insurance Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 4102a. Collection of Information Title: Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) Appeals. Type of Information Collection: Extension, without change, of a currently approved information collection. OMB Number: 1660–0104. Form Titles and Numbers: None. Abstract: The SRL program provides property owners with the ability to appeal an increase in their flood insurance premium rate if they refuse an offer of mitigation under this program. The property owner must submit information to FEMA to support their appeal. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 100 hours. ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS AND COSTS Individuals or Households. Total ............... Form name/Form number Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Total No. of responses Avg. burden per response (in hours) Total annual burden (in hours) Avg. hourly wage rate Total annual respondent cost Appeals Written Request and Supporting Documentation/No. Form. Type of respondent 10 1 10 10 100 $23.94 $2,394 ............................... 10 .................... 10 .................... 100 .................... 2,394 mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Estimated Cost: The estimated annual operations and maintenance costs for SRL appeals is $30,488. There is no annual start-up or capital costs. Comments 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:41 Mar 11, 2011 Jkt 223001 other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Dated: March 8, 2011. Lesia M. Banks, Director, Records Management Division, Mission Support Bureau, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2011–5825 Filed 3–11–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–13–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–1958– DR; Docket ID FEMA–2011–0001] Connecticut; Major Disaster and Related Determinations Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ACTION: Notice. This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Connecticut (FEMA–1958–DR), dated March 3, 2011, and related determinations. DATES: Effective Date: March 3, 2011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–3886. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter dated March 3, 2011, the President issued a major disaster declaration under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the ‘‘Stafford Act’’), as follows: SUMMARY: I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State of Connecticut resulting from a snowstorm during the period of January 11–12, 2011, is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a major E:\FR\FM\14MRN1.SGM 14MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 49 (Monday, March 14, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13652-13653]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-5825]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID: FEMA-2011-0007]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request, 1660-0104; Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) Appeals

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice; 60-day notice and request for comments; extension, 
without change, of a currently approved information collection; OMB No. 
1660-0104; FEMA Form--None.

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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 proposed extension, without change, of a currently 
approved information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning the Severe 
Repetitive Loss (SRL) Program appeals process.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before May 13, 2011.

ADDRESSES: To avoid duplicate submissions to the docket, please use 
only one of the following means to submit comments:
    (1) Online. Submit comments at https://www.regulations.gov under 
Docket ID FEMA-2011-0007. Follow the instructions for submitting 
comments.
    (2) Mail. Submit written comments to Docket Manager, Office of 
Chief Counsel, DHS/FEMA, 500 C Street, SW., Room 835, Washington, DC 
20472-3100.
    (3) Facsimile. Submit comments to (703) 483-2999.
    (4) E-mail. Submit comments to FEMA-POLICY@dhs.gov. Include Docket 
ID FEMA-2011-0007 in the subject line.

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    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 https://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cecelia Rosenberg, Grants Policy 
Branch Chief, FEMA, Mitigation Directorate, (202) 646-3321 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 e-mail address: FEMA-Information-Collections-Management@dhs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FEMA's regulations implementing the SRL 
program appeals process, authorized by the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 
(42 U.S.C. 4102a) are located at 44 CFR 79.7(d). This information 
collection outlines the process by which any owner of a severe 
repetitive loss of property may appeal a FEMA decision that would 
increase the chargeable insurance premium rate on the property. This 
process requires the owner to submit a written appeal, including any 
supporting documentation, to FEMA within 90 days of the notice of the 
insurance increase. Much of the supporting documentation for SRL 
applications is covered under a separate collection, OMB No. 1660-0072, 
Mitigation Grant Programs (e-Grants). Although much of the supporting 
documentation has already been submitted in the original application 
for SRL grant funds, the property owner may submit any additional 
documentation that supports their appeal. Without this required 
information, FEMA will be unable to implement the appeals process for 
the SRL program, and will be in violation of the requirements under the 
Flood Insurance Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 4102a.

Collection of Information

    Title: Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) Appeals.
    Type of Information Collection: Extension, without change, of a 
currently approved information collection.
    OMB Number: 1660-0104.
    Form Titles and Numbers: None.
    Abstract: The SRL program provides property owners with the ability 
to appeal an increase in their flood insurance premium rate if they 
refuse an offer of mitigation under this program. The property owner 
must submit information to FEMA to support their appeal.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 100 hours.

                                                       Estimated Annualized Burden Hours and Costs
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                                                                             Number of                Avg. burden     Total                     Total
                                                                Number of    responses    Total No.       per         annual    Avg. hourly     annual
         Type of respondent            Form name/Form number   respondents      per           of        response   burden  (in   wage rate    respondent
                                                                             respondent   responses    (in hours)     hours)                     cost
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Individuals or Households...........  Appeals Written Request           10            1           10           10          100       $23.94       $2,394
                                       and Supporting
                                       Documentation/No. Form.
                                     -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Total...........................  .......................           10  ...........           10  ...........          100  ...........        2,394
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    Estimated Cost: The estimated annual operations and maintenance 
costs for SRL appeals is $30,488. There is no annual start-up or 
capital costs.

Comments

    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: March 8, 2011.
Lesia M. Banks,
Director, Records Management Division, Mission Support Bureau, Federal 
Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 2011-5825 Filed 3-11-11; 8:45 am]
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