Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 53465-53466 [2013-21077]
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Collection of Information
Title: National Flood Insurance
Program-Mortgage Portfolio Protection
Program.
Type of Information Collection:
Extension, without change, of a
currently approved information
collection.
Form Titles and Numbers: None.
Abstract: FEMA needs the
information to ensure that insurance
companies that join the NFIP’s WYO
program meet all state and federal
requirements for insurance companies;
these include a good record and are well
rated in their field. There is no other
way to obtain this information which is
specific to each company that applies to
join the NFIP.
Affected Public: Business or other
non-profits.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
341.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 171.
Estimated Cost: There are no
recordkeeping, capital, start-up or
maintenance costs associated with this
information collections.
Dated: August 20, 2013.
Charlene D. Myrthil,
Director, Records Management Division,
Mission Support Bureau, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, Department of
Homeland Security.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management
Agency
[Docket ID: FEMA–2013–0032; OMB No.
1660–New]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
Federal Emergency
Management Agency, DHS.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
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 new information
collection. In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
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notice seeks comments concerning the
collection of qualitative data regarding
preparedness message framing. The goal
of this qualitative research is to gain
insights on how best to frame
preparedness messaging to effectively
encourage and motivate the public to
prepare themselves and their families
for a disaster.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on
or before October 28, 2013.
ADDRESSES: To avoid duplicate
submissions to the docket, please use
only one of the following means to
submit comments:
(1) Online. Submit comments at
www.regulations.gov under Docket ID
FEMA–2013–0032. 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 840, Washington, DC 20472–
3100.
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
www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kathryn Pilman, Program Specialist,
Individual and Community
Preparedness Division, 202–786–0181.
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-InformationCollections-Management@dhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Federal
Emergency Management Agency’s
(FEMA) Citizen Corps program acts
under the authority of Executive Order
No. 13254, ‘‘Establishing the USA
Freedom Corps.’’ Citizen Corps’ mission
is to bring together government and
community leaders to involve citizens
in all-hazard emergency preparedness
and resilience. FEMA’s Individual and
Community Preparedness Division
(ICPD) directs this effort to support the
policy to foster a culture of
responsibility, service and citizenship.
FEMA will use this collection to ensure
the effectiveness and value of awareness
and education campaigns, disaster
messaging and other associated outreach
efforts.
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Collection of Information
Title: Preparedness Message Framing
Research.
Type of Information Collection: New
information collection.
FEMA Forms: 008–0–17, Focus Group
Moderator’s Guide; FEMA Form 008–0–
18, Recruit/Screener Phone Script; and
FEMA Form 008–0–19, Post Event
Participant Survey.
Abstract: FEMA’s Individual and
Community Preparedness Division will
engage in qualitative research involving
the review of disaster preparedness
message frames for the purpose of
determining the most effective means
for presenting disaster preparedness
messages. Multiple frames will be used
to probe: (1) Overall Understanding of
the terms used in preparedness
messaging (Disaster; Preparedness;
Emergency); (2) General concern and
attitudes (Area specific hazards and
risks; Concern or worry about specific
hazards and risks; plans for taking
steps); (3) Reactions to hazard specific
message concepts; and (4) Effective
channels for communication.). This
research will provide insights on how to
improve existing disaster preparedness
messages to encourage the public to
engage in preparedness behaviors.
Affected Public: Individuals and
households.
Number of Respondents: 3,840.
Number of Responses: 3,840.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 940 hours.
Estimated Cost: There are no capital
or start-up costs 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.
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Dated: August 20, 2103.
Charlene D. Myrthil
Director, Records Management Division,
Mission Support Bureau, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, Department of
Homeland Security.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Modification of Two National Customs
Automation Program (NCAP) Tests
Concerning Automated Commercial
Environment (ACE) Document Image
System (DIS) and Simplified Entry
(SE); Correction
U.S. Customs and Border
Protection, Department of Homeland
Security.
ACTION: General notice; correction.
AGENCY:
On July 23, 2013, U.S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
published in the Federal Register a
document announcing modifications to
the National Customs Automation
Program (NCAP) tests concerning
document imaging, known as the
Document Image System (DIS) test, and
entry capability, known as the
Simplified Entry (SE) test. That
document contained an error in the
‘‘Documents Supported in the Second
Phase of the Test’’ section regarding the
description of a form. This document
corrects the July 23, 2013 document to
reflect the correct description of the
form.
DATES: This correction is effective on
August 29, 2013.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
policy-related questions, contact Monica
Crockett at monica.v.crockett@
cbp.dhs.gov. For technical questions
related to ABI transmissions, contact
your assigned client representative. Any
partner government agency (PGA)
interested in participating in DIS should
contact Susan Dyszel at susan.dyszel@
cbp.dhs.gov. Interested parties without
an assigned client representative should
direct their questions to Susan Maskell
at susan.c.maskell@cbp.dhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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SUMMARY:
Background
On July 23, 2013, U.S. Customs and
Border Protection (CBP) published in
the Federal Register a document
announcing modifications to the
National Customs Automation Program
(NCAP) tests concerning document
imaging, known as the Document Image
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System (DIS) test, and entry capability,
known as the Simplified Entry (SE) test.
78 FR 44142. That document contained
an error in Section III. entitled,
‘‘Documents Supported in the Second
Phase of the Test’’ regarding the
description of the Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
document Plant Protection and
Quarantine (PPQ) Form 586. PPQ Form
586 serves as both the application for a
permit, and once approved, the permit
itself. This correction is being issued to
clarify that only the approved permit
may be transmitted via the DIS.
Correction
In the Federal Register of July 23,
2013, in the document at 78 FR 44142,
on page 44144, in the first column,
correct the description of PPQ Form 586
to read: PPQ Form 586, Permit To
Transit Plants and/or Plant Products,
Plant Pests, and/or Associated Soil
through the United States.
Dated: August 23, 2013.
Joanne R. Stump,
Acting Director, Regulations and Disclosure
Law Division, U.S. Customs and Border
Protection.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
[Docket No. FR–5700–FA–05]
Announcement of Funding Awards for
Transformation Initiative: Sustainable
Communities Research Grant (SCRGP)
Program for Fiscal Year 2013
Office of the Assistant
Secretary of Policy Development and
Research, HUD.
ACTION: Announcement of funding
awards.
AGENCY:
In accordance with Section
102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Reform Act of 1989, this document
notifies the public of funding for the
Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Transformative
Initiative: Sustainable Communities
Research Grant Program (SCRGP). The
purpose of this document is to
announce the names and addresses of
the award winners and the amount of
the awards to be used to help complete
the research projects developed under
this program.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Regina Gray, Division of Affordable
Housing Research and Technology,
Office of Policy Development and
Research, U.S. Department of Housing
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and Urban Development, Room 8132,
451 Seventh Street SW., Washington,
DC 20410, Telephone (202) 402–2876.
To provide service for persons who are
hearing- or speech-impaired, this
number may be reached via TTY by
dialing the Federal Information Relay
Service on (800) 877–8339 or (202) 708–
1455. (Telephone numbers, other than
‘‘800’’ TTY numbers, are not toll free.)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office
of Policy Development and Research
(PD&R), under the Assistant Secretary,
administered the FY13 Sustainable
Communities Research Grant Program
(SCRGP) to invite research proposals
that build on existing evidence-based
scholarship in the broad area of
sustainability. Research proposals were
submitted in 3 subject categories: (1)
Affordable housing development and
preservation, (2) transportation and
infrastructure planning, and (3) ‘‘green’’
and energy-efficient practices. The
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
number for this program is 14.523.
On April 16, 2013, HUD posted a
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
for Fiscal Year 2013 Transformation
Initiative: Sustainable Communities
Research Grant Program on Grants.gov.
The Office of Policy Development and
Research reserved $500,000 to fund up
to five research grants made available
under the Furthering Continuing
Resolution Act, 2013 (Pub. L. 113–6
approved March 26, 2013). Applicants
could request a minimum amount of
$75,000 or a maximum of $125,000. The
grant performance period is for 24
months (2 years). Awards under this
NOFA will be administered in the form
of a Cooperative Agreements.
The Department reviewed, evaluated
and scored the applications received
based on the rating criteria described in
the FY13 NOFA. As a result, HUD has
accepted the applications announced
below, and in accordance with Section
102(a)(4)(C) of the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development
Reform Act of 1989 (103 Stat. 1987,
U.S.C. 3545). More information about
the awardees may be found at
www.huduser.org.
Dated: August 20, 2013.
Jean Lin Pao,
General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy
Development and Research.
Attachment
List of Awardees for Grant Assistance Under
the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Sustainable
Communities Research Grant Program
Funding Competition, By Institution,
Address, Grant Amount and Point of Contact
1. Bright Power, Inc., Mr. Jonathan Braman,
11 Hanover Square, New York, NY.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
[Docket ID: FEMA-2013-0032; OMB No. 1660-New]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
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 new information collection. In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning
the collection of qualitative data regarding preparedness message
framing. The goal of this qualitative research is to gain insights on
how best to frame preparedness messaging to effectively encourage and
motivate the public to prepare themselves and their families for a
disaster.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 28, 2013.
ADDRESSES: To avoid duplicate submissions to the docket, please use
only one of the following means to submit comments:
(1) Online. Submit comments at www.regulations.gov under Docket ID
FEMA-2013-0032. 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 840, Washington, DC
20472-3100.
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
www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathryn Pilman, Program Specialist,
Individual and Community Preparedness Division, 202-786-0181. 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-Management@dhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA)
Citizen Corps program acts under the authority of Executive Order No.
13254, ``Establishing the USA Freedom Corps.'' Citizen Corps' mission
is to bring together government and community leaders to involve
citizens in all-hazard emergency preparedness and resilience. FEMA's
Individual and Community Preparedness Division (ICPD) directs this
effort to support the policy to foster a culture of responsibility,
service and citizenship. FEMA will use this collection to ensure the
effectiveness and value of awareness and education campaigns, disaster
messaging and other associated outreach efforts.
Collection of Information
Title: Preparedness Message Framing Research.
Type of Information Collection: New information collection.
FEMA Forms: 008-0-17, Focus Group Moderator's Guide; FEMA Form 008-
0-18, Recruit/Screener Phone Script; and FEMA Form 008-0-19, Post Event
Participant Survey.
Abstract: FEMA's Individual and Community Preparedness Division
will engage in qualitative research involving the review of disaster
preparedness message frames for the purpose of determining the most
effective means for presenting disaster preparedness messages. Multiple
frames will be used to probe: (1) Overall Understanding of the terms
used in preparedness messaging (Disaster; Preparedness; Emergency); (2)
General concern and attitudes (Area specific hazards and risks; Concern
or worry about specific hazards and risks; plans for taking steps); (3)
Reactions to hazard specific message concepts; and (4) Effective
channels for communication.). This research will provide insights on
how to improve existing disaster preparedness messages to encourage the
public to engage in preparedness behaviors.
Affected Public: Individuals and households.
Number of Respondents: 3,840.
Number of Responses: 3,840.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 940 hours.
Estimated Cost: There are no capital or start-up costs 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.
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Dated: August 20, 2103.
Charlene D. Myrthil
Director, Records Management Division, Mission Support Bureau, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 2013-21077 Filed 8-28-13; 8:45 am]
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