Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Elevation Certificate/Floodproofing Certificate, 30091-30092 [2015-12558]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 100 / Tuesday, May 26, 2015 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Collection; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of information subject to the Collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the Collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. These comments will help OIRA determine whether to approve the ICR referred to in this Notice. We encourage you to respond to this request by submitting comments and related materials. Comments to Coast Guard or OIRA must contain the OMB Control Number of the ICR. They must also contain the docket number of this request, [USCG 2015–0099], and must be received by June 25, 2015. We will post all comments received, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov. They will include any personal information you provide. We have an agreement with DOT to use their DMF. Please see the ‘‘Privacy Act’’ paragraph below. Submitting Comments If you submit a comment, please include the docket number [USCG– 2015–0099]; indicate the specific section of the document to which each comment applies, providing a reason for each comment. You may submit your comments and material online (via https://www.regulations.gov), by fax, mail, or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. If you submit a comment online via www.regulations.gov, it will be considered received by the Coast Guard when you successfully transmit the comment. If you fax, hand deliver, or mail your comment, it will be considered as having been received by the Coast Guard when it is received at the DMF. We recommend you include your name, mailing address, an email address, or other contact information in the body of your document so that we can contact you if we have questions regarding your submission. You may submit comments and material by electronic means, mail, fax, or delivery to the DMF at the address under ADDRESSES, but please submit them by only one means. To submit your comment online, go to https:// www.regulations.gov, and type ‘‘USCG– 2015–0099’’ in the ‘‘Search’’ box. If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit comments by mail and would like to know that they reached the Facility, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will consider all VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:50 May 22, 2015 Jkt 235001 comments and material received during the comment period and will address them accordingly. Viewing Comments and Documents To view comments, as well as documents mentioned in this Notice as being available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, click on the ‘‘read comments’’ box, which will then become highlighted in blue. In the ‘‘Search’’ box insert ‘‘USCG–2015– 0099’’ and click ‘‘Search.’’ Click the ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ in the ‘‘Actions’’ column. You may also visit the DMF in Room W12–140 on the ground floor of the DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. OIRA posts its decisions on ICRs online at https://www.reginfo.gov/public/ do/PRAMain after the comment period for each ICR. An OMB Notice of Action on each ICR will become available via a hyperlink in the OMB Control Numbers: 1625–0069. Privacy Act Anyone can search the electronic form of comments received in dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review a Privacy Act statement regarding Coast Guard public dockets in the January 17, 2008, issue of the Federal Register (73 FR 3316). Previous Request for Comments This request provides a 30-day comment period required by OIRA. The Coast Guard published the 60-day notice (80 FR 15240, March 23, 2015) required by 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2). That Notice elicited no comments. Information Collection Request 1. Title: Ballast Water Management for Vessels with Ballast Tanks Entering U.S. Waters. OMB Control Number: 1625–0069. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Owners and operators of certain vessels. Abstract: The information is needed to carry out the reporting and recordkeeping requirements of 16 United States Code 4711 regarding the management of ballast water, to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic nuisance species into U.S. waters. Forms: None. Burden Estimate: The estimated burden remains 60,961 hours a year. PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 30091 Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended. Dated: May 14, 2015. Thomas P. Michelli, U.S. Coast Guard, Chief Information Officer, Acting. [FR Doc. 2015–12551 Filed 5–22–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID: FEMA–2015–0013; OMB No. 1660–0008] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Elevation Certificate/Floodproofing Certificate 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 revision of a currently approved information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning the National Flood Insurance Program Elevation Certificate and Flood proofing Certificate for Non-Residential Structures. SUMMARY: Comments must be submitted on or before July 27, 2015. 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–2015–0013. 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 8NE, Washington, DC 20472– 3100. (3) Facsimile. Submit comments to (202) 212–4701. 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, DATES: E:\FR\FM\26MYN1.SGM 26MYN1 30092 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 100 / Tuesday, May 26, 2015 / Notices 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: Mary Chang, Insurance Examiner, FEMA, (202) 212–4701. You may contact the Records Management Division for copies of the proposed collection of information at facsimile number (202) 212–4701 or email address: FEMA-Information-CollectionsManagement@fema.dhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) are required to adopt a floodplain management ordinance that meets or exceeds the minimum floodplain management requirements of the NFIP. In accordance with FEMA’s minimum floodplain management criteria, communities must require that all new construction and substantial improvement of residential structures and non-residential structures have the lowest floor (including basement) elevated to above the base flood elevation, unless, for residential structures, the community is granted an exception by FEMA for the allowance of basements under 44 CFR 60.6(b) or (c). 44 CFR 60.3(c)(2) and (3)(i). New construction and substantial improvement of non-residential structures can also be floodproofed so that together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities are designed so that below the base flood level the structure is watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water and with structural components having the capability to resist hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and effects of buoyancy. 44 CFR 60.3(c)(3)(ii). The Elevation Certificate and Floodproofing Certificate is one convenient way for a community to document building compliance. Title 44 CFR 61.7 and 61.8 require proper investigation to estimate the risk premium rates necessary to provide flood insurance. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Collection of Information Title: Elevation Certificate/ Floodproofing Certificate. Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved information collection. OMB Number: 1660–0008. FEMA Forms: FEMA Form 086–0–33, Elevation Certificate and FEMA Form 086–0–34, Flood proofing Certificate. Abstract: The Elevation Certificate and Flood proofing Certificate and used in conjunction with the flood insurance application to rate Post-FIRM building VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:50 May 22, 2015 Jkt 235001 in Special Flood Hazard Areas. PostFIRM buildings are buildings constructed after the publication of the initial Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for the community. The Elevation Certificate and Flood proofing Certificate is also a convenient way for a NFIP participating community to document building compliance with FEMA’s minimum floodplain management criteria. Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions; Farms, State, Local or Tribal government. Number of Respondents: 9,322. Number of Responses: 9,322. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 34,950. Estimated Cost: The estimated annual cost to respondents operations and maintenance costs for technical services is $3,262,700. There are no annual startup 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: May 15, 2015. Janice P. Waller, Acting Director, Records Management Division, Mission Support, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2015–12558 Filed 5–22–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–11–P PO 00000 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLIDT000000.L11200000.DD0000.241A.00; 4500069133] Notice of Public Meetings, Twin Falls District Resource Advisory Council, Idaho AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Twin Falls District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet as indicated below. SUMMARY: The Twin Falls District RAC will participate in a field tour of the Raft River Geothermal project and the Burley Sage-Grouse Landscape Habitat Restoration project. The tour will take place June 18, 2015. RAC members will meet at the Burley BLM Field Office, 15 East 200 South, Burley, Idaho 83318 for a short meeting prior to departing for the Malta area. The public comment period will take place from 9:10 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Heather Tiel-Nelson, Twin Falls District, Idaho, 2536 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301, (208) 736– 2352. The 15member RAC advises the Secretary of the Interior, through the Bureau of Land Management, on a variety of planning and management issues associated with public land management in Idaho. The purpose of the June 18th field tour is to learn about the proposed geothermal development in the Raft River valley and to view the success of the Burley Landscape Sage-Grouse Habitat Restoration project. Additional topics may be added and will be included in local media announcements. More information is available at www.blm.gov/id/st/en/res/resource_ advisory.3.html. RAC meetings are open to the public. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: 43 CFR 1784.4–1. Michael C. Courtney, BLM Twin Falls District Manager. 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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 100 (Tuesday, May 26, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30091-30092]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-12558]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID: FEMA-2015-0013; OMB No. 1660-0008]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request; Elevation Certificate/Floodproofing Certificate

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 revision of a currently approved information 
collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 
this notice seeks comments concerning the National Flood Insurance 
Program Elevation Certificate and Flood proofing Certificate for Non-
Residential Structures.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before July 27, 2015.

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-2015-0013. 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 8NE, Washington, DC 
20472-3100.
    (3) Facsimile. Submit comments to (202) 212-4701.
    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,

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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: Mary Chang, Insurance Examiner, FEMA, 
(202) 212-4701. You may contact the Records Management Division for 
copies of the proposed collection of information at facsimile number 
(202) 212-4701 or email address: FEMA-Information-Collections-Management@fema.dhs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Communities participating in the National 
Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) are required to adopt a floodplain 
management ordinance that meets or exceeds the minimum floodplain 
management requirements of the NFIP. In accordance with FEMA's minimum 
floodplain management criteria, communities must require that all new 
construction and substantial improvement of residential structures and 
non-residential structures have the lowest floor (including basement) 
elevated to above the base flood elevation, unless, for residential 
structures, the community is granted an exception by FEMA for the 
allowance of basements under 44 CFR 60.6(b) or (c). 44 CFR 60.3(c)(2) 
and (3)(i). New construction and substantial improvement of non-
residential structures can also be floodproofed so that together with 
attendant utility and sanitary facilities are designed so that below 
the base flood level the structure is watertight with walls 
substantially impermeable to the passage of water and with structural 
components having the capability to resist hydrostatic and hydrodynamic 
loads and effects of buoyancy. 44 CFR 60.3(c)(3)(ii). The Elevation 
Certificate and Floodproofing Certificate is one convenient way for a 
community to document building compliance. Title 44 CFR 61.7 and 61.8 
require proper investigation to estimate the risk premium rates 
necessary to provide flood insurance.

Collection of Information

    Title: Elevation Certificate/Floodproofing Certificate.
    Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved 
information collection.
    OMB Number: 1660-0008.
    FEMA Forms: FEMA Form 086-0-33, Elevation Certificate and FEMA Form 
086-0-34, Flood proofing Certificate.
    Abstract: The Elevation Certificate and Flood proofing Certificate 
and used in conjunction with the flood insurance application to rate 
Post-FIRM building in Special Flood Hazard Areas. Post-FIRM buildings 
are buildings constructed after the publication of the initial Flood 
Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for the community. The Elevation Certificate 
and Flood proofing Certificate is also a convenient way for a NFIP 
participating community to document building compliance with FEMA's 
minimum floodplain management criteria.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for-
profit; Not-for-profit institutions; Farms, State, Local or Tribal 
government.
    Number of Respondents: 9,322.
    Number of Responses: 9,322.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 34,950.
    Estimated Cost: The estimated annual cost to respondents operations 
and maintenance costs for technical services is $3,262,700. There are 
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: May 15, 2015.
Janice P. Waller,
Acting Director, Records Management Division, Mission Support, Federal 
Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 2015-12558 Filed 5-22-15; 8:45 am]
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