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ACTION:
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Notice.
FEMA gives notice that the
statewide per capita impact indicator
under the Public Assistance program for
disasters declared on or after October 1,
2011, will be increased.
DATES: Effective Date: October 1, 2011,
and applies to major disasters declared
on or after October 1, 2011.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
William Roche, Recovery Directorate,
Federal Emergency Management
Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington,
DC 20472, (202) 646–3834.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 44 CFR
206.48 provides that FEMA will adjust
the statewide per capita impact
indicator under the Public Assistance
program to reflect changes in the
Consumer Price Index for All Urban
Consumers published by the
Department of Labor.
FEMA gives notice that the statewide
per capita impact indicator will be
increased to $1.35 for all disasters
declared on or after October 1, 2011.
FEMA bases the adjustment on an
increase in the Consumer Price Index
for All Urban Consumers of 3.8 percent
for the 12-month period ended in
August 2011. The Bureau of Labor
Statistics of the U.S. Department of
Labor released the information on
September 15, 2011.
SUMMARY:
Federal Emergency Management
Agency
Notice of Adjustment of Countywide
Per Capita Impact Indicator
Federal Emergency
Management Agency, DHS.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
FEMA gives notice that the
countywide per capita impact indicator
under the Public Assistance program for
disasters declared on or after October 1,
2011, will be increased.
DATES: Effective Date: October 1, 2011,
and applies to major disasters declared
on or after October 1, 2011.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
William Roche, Recovery Directorate,
Federal Emergency Management
Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington,
DC 20472, (202) 646–3834.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In
assessing damages for area designations
under 44 CFR 206.40(b), FEMA uses a
county-wide per capita indicator to
evaluate the impact of the disaster at the
county level. FEMA will adjust the
countywide per capita impact indicator
under the Public Assistance program to
reflect annual changes in the Consumer
Price Index for All Urban Consumers
published by the Department of Labor.
FEMA gives notice of an increase in
the countywide per capita impact
indicator to $3.39 for all disasters
declared on or after October 1, 2011.
FEMA bases the adjustment on an
increase in the Consumer Price Index
for All Urban Consumers of 3.8 percent
for the 12-month period ended in
August 2011. The Bureau of Labor
Statistics of the U.S. Department of
Labor released the information on
September 15, 2011.
SUMMARY:
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.
97.036, Public Assistance Grants.)
W. Craig Fugate,
Administrator, Federal Emergency
Management Agency.
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.
97.036, Public Assistance Grants.)
W. Craig Fugate,
Administrator, Federal Emergency
Management Agency.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management
Agency
[Docket ID FEMA–2011–0024; OMB No.
1660–0087]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; PrepCAST
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Federal Emergency
Management Agency, DHS.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Notice of Adjustment of Statewide Per
Capita Impact Indicator
Federal Emergency
Management Agency, DHS.
AGENCY:
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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 revision of a
currently approved information
SUMMARY:
Federal Emergency Management
Agency
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collection. In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice seeks comments concerning
revision of the Preparedness
Comprehensive Assessment Support
Tool (PrepCAST) (formerly known as
the National Incident Management
System Compliance Assistance Support
Tool (NIMSCAST)). PrepCAST is a selfassessment tool for State, territorial,
Tribal, and local governments to
evaluate and report on their
jurisdiction’s achievement with regard
to the National Incident Management
System (NIMS) implementation
activities relating to the preparedness of
the respondent to react to emergency
incidents. This information collection
request is being resubmitted to remove
the State Preparedness Report (SPR)
from the PrepCAST data collection
activity. The SPR will be resubmitted as
a separate collection of information for
OMB approval.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on
or before December 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–2011–0024. 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–2011–0024 in the
subject line.
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:
Cathy R. Knight, Program Analyst,
National Preparedness Assessment
Division, 202–786–9670 for additional
information. You may contact the
Records Management Division for
copies of the proposed collection of
information at facsimile number (202)
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646–3347 or e-mail address: FEMAInformation-CollectionsManagement@dhs.gov.
In 2003,
Homeland Security Presidential
Directive-8: National Preparedness
(HSPD–8) called for establishing a
system that would assess the Nation’s
overall preparedness and provide an
annual status report of national
preparedness. Three years later, the
Post-Katrina Emergency Management
Reform Act of 2006 (PKEMRA) included
requirements to establish a
‘‘comprehensive system to assess, on an
ongoing basis, the Nation’s prevention
capabilities and overall preparedness.’’
The National Preparedness
Directorate (NPD) within FEMA is
charged with developing the
Comprehensive Assessment System
(CAS). The CAS will, as mandated by 6
U.S.C. 749, assess compliance with the
national preparedness system, the
National Incident Management System
(NIMS), and other related plans; assess
capability levels against target levels;
assess resource needs to meet target
levels; and assess the performance of
training, exercises, and operations.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Collection of Information
Title: PrepCAST.
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved
information collection.
OMB Number: 1660–0087.
Form Titles and Numbers: None.
Abstract: PrepCAST is a collection
instrument that will collect
preparedness information at the State,
local, and Tribal jurisdiction level. It
also collects National Incident
Management System (NIMS)
compliance information. It is being
deployed to eliminate the redundant
data calls on national preparedness to
reduce the burden on respondents.
Ultimately the collection will provide
insight into the overall preparedness
level of the Nation.
Affected Public: State, local, or Tribal
Government.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 19,630 hours.
Estimated Cost: There is no annual
reporting and recordkeeping cost
associated with this collection.
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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
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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.
Gary L. Anderson,
Acting Chief Administrative Officer, Mission
Support Bureau, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, Department of
Homeland Security.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management
Agency
[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–3338–
EM; Docket ID FEMA–2011–0001]
Vermont; Amendment No. 2 to Notice
of an Emergency Declaration
This notice amends the notice
of an emergency declaration for State of
Vermont (FEMA–3338–EM), dated
August 29, 2011, and related
determinations.
DATES: Effective Date: September 26,
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: The
Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) hereby gives notice that
pursuant to the authority vested in the
Administrator, under Executive Order
12148, as amended, James N. Russo, of
FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal
Coordinating Officer for this emergency.
This action terminates the
appointment of Craig A. Gilbert as
Federal Coordinating Officer for this
emergency.
SUMMARY:
(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; 97.032, Crisis Counseling;
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97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034,
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA);
97.046, Fire Management Assistance Grant;
97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to
Individuals and Households in Presidentially
Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049,
Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance—
Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals
and Households; 97.050, Presidentially
Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals
and Households—Other Needs; 97.036,
Disaster Grants—Public Assistance
(Presidentially Declared Disasters); 97.039,
Hazard Mitigation Grant.)
W. Craig Fugate,
Administrator, Federal Emergency
Management Agency.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management
Agency
[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–3330–
EM; Docket ID FEMA–2011–0001]
Massachusetts; Amendment No. 2 to
Notice of an Emergency Declaration
Federal Emergency
Management Agency, DHS.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
This notice amends the notice
of an emergency declaration for
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
(FEMA–3330–EM), dated August 26,
2011, and related determinations.
DATES: Effective Date: September 27,
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: The
Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) hereby gives notice that
pursuant to the authority vested in the
Administrator, under Executive Order
12148, as amended, Mark H. Landry, of
FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal
Coordinating Officer for this emergency.
This action terminates the
appointment of James N. Russo as
Federal Coordinating Officer for this
emergency.
SUMMARY:
Federal Emergency
Management Agency, DHS.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
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(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; 97.032, Crisis Counseling;
97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034,
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA);
97.046, Fire Management Assistance Grant;
97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to
Individuals and Households in Presidentially
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
[Docket ID FEMA-2011-0024; OMB No. 1660-0087]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; PrepCAST
AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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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 revision of a currently approved information
collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
this notice seeks comments concerning revision of the Preparedness
Comprehensive Assessment Support Tool (PrepCAST) (formerly known as the
National Incident Management System Compliance Assistance Support Tool
(NIMSCAST)). PrepCAST is a self-assessment tool for State, territorial,
Tribal, and local governments to evaluate and report on their
jurisdiction's achievement with regard to the National Incident
Management System (NIMS) implementation activities relating to the
preparedness of the respondent to react to emergency incidents. This
information collection request is being resubmitted to remove the State
Preparedness Report (SPR) from the PrepCAST data collection activity.
The SPR will be resubmitted as a separate collection of information for
OMB approval.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before December 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-2011-0024. 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-2011-0024 in the subject line.
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: Cathy R. Knight, Program Analyst,
National Preparedness Assessment Division, 202-786-9670 for additional
information. You may contact the Records Management Division for copies
of the proposed collection of information at facsimile number (202)
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646-3347 or e-mail address: FEMA-Information-Collections-Management@dhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In 2003, Homeland Security Presidential
Directive-8: National Preparedness (HSPD-8) called for establishing a
system that would assess the Nation's overall preparedness and provide
an annual status report of national preparedness. Three years later,
the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 (PKEMRA)
included requirements to establish a ``comprehensive system to assess,
on an ongoing basis, the Nation's prevention capabilities and overall
preparedness.''
The National Preparedness Directorate (NPD) within FEMA is charged
with developing the Comprehensive Assessment System (CAS). The CAS
will, as mandated by 6 U.S.C. 749, assess compliance with the national
preparedness system, the National Incident Management System (NIMS),
and other related plans; assess capability levels against target
levels; assess resource needs to meet target levels; and assess the
performance of training, exercises, and operations.
Collection of Information
Title: PrepCAST.
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved
information collection.
OMB Number: 1660-0087.
Form Titles and Numbers: None.
Abstract: PrepCAST is a collection instrument that will collect
preparedness information at the State, local, and Tribal jurisdiction
level. It also collects National Incident Management System (NIMS)
compliance information. It is being deployed to eliminate the redundant
data calls on national preparedness to reduce the burden on
respondents. Ultimately the collection will provide insight into the
overall preparedness level of the Nation.
Affected Public: State, local, or Tribal Government.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 19,630 hours.
Estimated Cost: There is no annual reporting and recordkeeping cost
associated with this collection.
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.
Gary L. Anderson,
Acting Chief Administrative Officer, Mission Support Bureau, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
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