Notice of Adjustment of Minimum Project Worksheet Amount, 70433 [2016-24631]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 197 / Wednesday, October 12, 2016 / Notices 70433 Abstract: The GRT is a web-based reporting system designed to help State Administrative Agencies (SAAs) meet all reporting requirements as identified in the grant guidance of FEMA’s portfolio of preparedness grants sponsored by FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate (GPD). The information enables FEMA to evaluate applications and make award decisions, monitor ongoing performance and manage the flow of Federal funds, and to appropriately close out grants or cooperative agreements. GRT supports the information collection needs of each grant program processed in the system. Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 56. Number of Responses: 168. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,156 hours. Estimated Cost: The estimated annual cost to respondents for the hour burden is $77,659.12. There are no annual costs to respondents’ operations and maintenance costs for technical services. There are no annual start-up or capital costs. The cost to the Federal Government is $1,166,604.30. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID FEMA–2016–0001] [Docket ID FEMA–2016–0001] Notice of Adjustment of Minimum Project Worksheet Amount Notice of Adjustment of Statewide Per Capita Impact Indicator Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. AGENCY: Comments SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES 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: October 5, 2016. Richard W. Mattison, Records Management Program Chief, Mission Support, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2016–24622 Filed 10–11–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–46–P AGENCY: ACTION: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. Notice. ACTION: FEMA gives notice that the minimum Project Worksheet Amount under the Public Assistance program for disasters and emergencies declared on or after October 1, 2016, will be increased. SUMMARY: Effective Date: October 1, 2016, and applies to major disasters and emergencies declared on or after October 1, 2016. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher Logan, Recovery Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–3834. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act 42 U.S.C. 5121–5207 and 44 CFR 206.202(d)(2) provide that FEMA will annually adjust the minimum Project Worksheet amount 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 of an increase to $3,100 for the minimum amount that will be approved for any Project Worksheet under the Public Assistance program for all major disasters and emergencies declared on or after October 1, 2016. FEMA bases the adjustment on an increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers of 1.1 percent for the 12-month period that ended in August 2016. This is based on information released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics at the U.S. Department of Labor on September 16, 2016. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.036, Disaster Grants—Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters). Notice. FEMA gives notice that the statewide per capita impact indicator under the Public Assistance program for disasters declared on or after October 1, 2016, will be increased. SUMMARY: Effective Date: October 1, 2016, and applies to major disasters declared on or after October 1, 2016. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher Logan, Recovery Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–3834. 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 $1.43 for all disasters declared on or after October 1, 2016. FEMA bases the adjustment on an increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers of 1.1 percent for the 12-month period that ended in August 2016. The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor released the information on September 16, 2016. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.036, Disaster Grants—Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters). W. Craig Fugate, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2016–24634 Filed 10–11–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–23–P W. Craig Fugate, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2016–24631 Filed 10–11–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–23–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:13 Oct 11, 2016 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\12OCN1.SGM 12OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 197 (Wednesday, October 12, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 70433]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-24631]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2016-0001]


Notice of Adjustment of Minimum Project Worksheet Amount

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: FEMA gives notice that the minimum Project Worksheet Amount 
under the Public Assistance program for disasters and emergencies 
declared on or after October 1, 2016, will be increased.

DATES: Effective Date: October 1, 2016, and applies to major disasters 
and emergencies declared on or after October 1, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher Logan, Recovery 
Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-3834.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and 
Emergency Assistance Act 42 U.S.C. 5121-5207 and 44 CFR 206.202(d)(2) 
provide that FEMA will annually adjust the minimum Project Worksheet 
amount 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 of an increase to $3,100 for the minimum amount 
that will be approved for any Project Worksheet under the Public 
Assistance program for all major disasters and emergencies declared on 
or after October 1, 2016.
    FEMA bases the adjustment on an increase in the Consumer Price 
Index for All Urban Consumers of 1.1 percent for the 12-month period 
that ended in August 2016. This is based on information released by the 
Bureau of Labor Statistics at the U.S. Department of Labor on September 
16, 2016.

    Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.036, Disaster 
Grants--Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters).

W. Craig Fugate,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2016-24631 Filed 10-11-16; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9111-23-P
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