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Download as PDF 21548 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 88 / Tuesday, May 9, 2017 / Notices 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 2, 2017. William H. Holzerland, Senior Director for Information Management, Mission Support, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2017–09335 Filed 5–8–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–52–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID: FEMA–2017–0013; OMB No. 1660–0072] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Mitigation Grant Programs/e-Grants 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 collection of information necessary to implement grants for the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program and the PreDisaster Mitigation (PDM) program. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before July 10, 2017. 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 mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:19 May 08, 2017 Jkt 241001 FEMA–2017–0013. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. (2) Mail. Submit written comments to Docket Manager, Office of Chief Counsel, DHS/FEMA, 500 C Street SW., 8NE, 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: Jennie Orenstein, Branch Chief, HMA Division—Grants Policy, (202) 212– 4071. You may contact the Records Management Division for copies of the proposed collection of information at email address: FEMA-InformationCollections-Management@fema.dhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FMA program is authorized by Section 1366 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4104c. The FMA program, under 44 CFR part 79, provides funding for measures taken to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of flood damage to buildings, manufactured homes, and other structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program. The BiggertWaters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (Pub. L. 112–141) eliminated the Repetitive Flood Claims (RFC) and Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) programs, and made significant changes to the FMA program by consolidating the former RFC and SRL programs into FMA. Cost-share requirements were changed to allow more Federal funds for properties with repetitive flood claims. The PDM program is authorized by Section 203 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5133, as amended by Section 102 of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, Public Law 106– 390, 114 Stat. 1553. It provides grants for cost-effective mitigation actions prior to a disaster event to reduce overall risks to the population and structures, while also reducing reliance on funding from actual disaster declarations. In accordance with OMB Circular A– 102, FEMA requires that all parties interested in receiving FEMA mitigation grants submit an application package for grant assistance. Applications and subapplications for the PDM and FMA PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 programs are submitted via the e-Grants system. The e-Grants system was developed and updated to meet the intent of the e-Government initiative, authorized by Public Law 106–107. This initiative required that all government agencies both streamline grant application processes and provide for the means to electronically create, review, and submit a grant application via the Internet. Title 2 CFR 200.335, promulgated in 2013, encourages Federal awarding agencies and nonFederal entities to, whenever practicable, collect, transmit, and store Federal award-related information in open and machine readable formats rather than in closed formats or on paper. FEMA is proposing to add a new form to this collection to better provide customer-centric clarity and uniformity in the way FEMA collects information on the progress of FMA/PDM-funded hazard mitigation projects. The new ‘‘Non-Disaster Quarterly Progress Report’’ form will replace the obsolete SF–425. Title 2 CFR 200.328 authorizes the collection of information on the progress of activities conducted under Federal awards. Collection of Information Title: Mitigation Grant Programs/eGrants. Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved information collection. OMB Number: 1660–0072. FEMA Forms: A FEMA Form number for the new Non-Disaster Quarterly Progress Report form is currently pending. Abstract: FEMA’s Flood Mitigation Assistance and Pre-Disaster Mitigation programs utilize an automated grant application and management system called e-Grants. These grant programs provide funding for the purpose of reducing or eliminating the risks to life and property from hazards. The e-Grants system includes all of the application information needed to apply for funding under these grant programs. Affected Public: State, local or Tribal government. Number of Respondents: 56. Number of Responses: 4,200. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 18,088. Estimated Cost: The estimated annual cost to respondents is $893,366. The estimated annual cost to the Federal government is $6,598,456.16. There are no annual recordkeeping, capital, startup, or operation and maintenance costs to respondents associated with this collection of information. E:\FR\FM\09MYN1.SGM 09MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 88 / Tuesday, May 9, 2017 / Notices 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. William H. Holzerland, Senior Director for Information Management, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Mission Support, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2017–09359 Filed 5–8–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–52–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket No. DHS–2017–0021] Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee Science and Technology Directorate, DHS. ACTION: Committee Management; notice of open federal advisory committee meeting. The Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee (HSSTAC) will meet via teleconference on Thursday, June 8, 2017. The meeting will be an open session. SUMMARY: The HSSTAC teleconference meeting will take place Thursday, June 8, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The meeting may close early if the committee has completed its business. ADDRESSES: Members of the public may participate by teleconference but you must register. Please see the ‘‘REGISTRATION’’ section below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michel Kareis, HSSTAC Designated Federal Official, S&T IAO STOP 0205, Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Lane, Washington, DC 20528– mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:19 May 08, 2017 Jkt 241001 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. appendix (Pub. L. 92– 463). The committee addresses areas of interest and importance to the Under Secretary for Science and Technology (S&T), such as new developments in systems engineering, cyber-security, knowledge management and how best to leverage related technologies funded by other Federal agencies and by the private sector. It also advises the Under Secretary on policies, management processes, and organizational constructs as needed. II. Registration To pre-register for the teleconference please send an email to: HSSTAC@ hq.dhs.gov with the following subject line: RSVP to HSSTAC meeting. The email should include the name(s), title, organization/affiliation, email address, and telephone number of those interested in attending. You must RSVP by June 7, 2017. For information on services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, please contact Michel Kareis as soon as possible. Her contact information is listed above in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. III. Public Comment AGENCY: DATES: 0205, 202–254–8778 (Office), 202–254– 6176 (Fax) HSSTAC@hq.dhs.gov (Email). At the end of the open session, there will be a period for oral statements. Please note that the comments period may end before the time indicated, following the last call for oral statements. To register as a speaker, contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. To facilitate public participation, we invite public comment on the issues to be considered by the committee as listed in the ‘‘Agenda’’ below. You are free to submit comments at any time, including orally at the meeting, but if you want committee members to review your comment before the meeting, written comments must be received by June 1, 2017. Please include the docket number (DHS–2017–0021) and submit via one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Email: hsstac@hq.dhs.gov. Include the docket number in the subject line of the message. • Fax: 202–254–6176. PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 21549 • Mail: Michel Kareis, HSSTAC Executive Director, S&T IAO STOP 0205, Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Lane, Washington, DC 20528–0205. Instructions: All submissions received must include the words ‘‘Department of Homeland Security’’ and the docket number. Comments received will be posted without alteration at https:// www.regulations.gov. Docket: For access to the docket to read the background documents or comments received by the HSSTAC, go to https://www.regulations.gov and enter the docket number into the search function: DHS–2017–0021. Agenda: The session will begin with a discussion on the technical papers produced by the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review (QHSR) 2018 Subcommittee and follow on tasking. The committee will be voting on approval of the report created by the Subcommittee on Internet of Things (IOT). The Commercialization Subcommittee chair will update the committee on its report and recommendations. The Social Media Working Group for Emergency Services and Disaster Management (SMWG) will provide an update on the status of their activities and the FACA committee designation followed by a discussion on DHS S&T updates. A public comment period will be held at the end of the open session. Dated: May 3, 2017. Michel Kareis, DHS Science and Technology Directorate, Research and Development Partnerships, Interagency Office. [FR Doc. 2017–09394 Filed 5–8–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–9F–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of Natural Resources Revenue [Docket No. ONRR–2011–0012; DS63644000 DR2000000.CH7000 178D0102R2] Major Portion Prices and Due Date for Additional Royalty Payments on Indian Gas Production in Designated Areas Not Associated With an Index Zone Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR), Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Final regulations for valuing gas produced from Indian leases, published August 10, 1999, require the Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) to determine major portion prices and notify industry by publishing the prices in the Federal Register. The SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\09MYN1.SGM 09MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 88 (Tuesday, May 9, 2017)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-09359]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID: FEMA-2017-0013; OMB No. 1660-0072]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request; Mitigation Grant Programs/e-Grants

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 collection of information 
necessary to implement grants for the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) 
program and the Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) program.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before July 10, 2017.

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-2017-0013. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
    (2) Mail. Submit written comments to Docket Manager, Office of 
Chief Counsel, DHS/FEMA, 500 C Street SW., 8NE, 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: Jennie Orenstein, Branch Chief, HMA 
Division--Grants Policy, (202) 212-4071. You may contact the Records 
Management Division for copies of the proposed collection of 
information at email address: FEMA-Information-Collections-Management@fema.dhs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FMA program is authorized by Section 
1366 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 
4104c. The FMA program, under 44 CFR part 79, provides funding for 
measures taken to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of flood 
damage to buildings, manufactured homes, and other structures insured 
under the National Flood Insurance Program. The Biggert-Waters Flood 
Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (Pub. L. 112-141) eliminated the 
Repetitive Flood Claims (RFC) and Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) 
programs, and made significant changes to the FMA program by 
consolidating the former RFC and SRL programs into FMA. Cost-share 
requirements were changed to allow more Federal funds for properties 
with repetitive flood claims.
    The PDM program is authorized by Section 203 of the Robert T. 
Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5133, 
as amended by Section 102 of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, 
Public Law 106-390, 114 Stat. 1553. It provides grants for cost-
effective mitigation actions prior to a disaster event to reduce 
overall risks to the population and structures, while also reducing 
reliance on funding from actual disaster declarations.
    In accordance with OMB Circular A-102, FEMA requires that all 
parties interested in receiving FEMA mitigation grants submit an 
application package for grant assistance. Applications and 
subapplications for the PDM and FMA programs are submitted via the e-
Grants system. The e-Grants system was developed and updated to meet 
the intent of the e-Government initiative, authorized by Public Law 
106-107. This initiative required that all government agencies both 
streamline grant application processes and provide for the means to 
electronically create, review, and submit a grant application via the 
Internet. Title 2 CFR 200.335, promulgated in 2013, encourages Federal 
awarding agencies and non-Federal entities to, whenever practicable, 
collect, transmit, and store Federal award-related information in open 
and machine readable formats rather than in closed formats or on paper.
    FEMA is proposing to add a new form to this collection to better 
provide customer-centric clarity and uniformity in the way FEMA 
collects information on the progress of FMA/PDM-funded hazard 
mitigation projects. The new ``Non-Disaster Quarterly Progress Report'' 
form will replace the obsolete SF-425. Title 2 CFR 200.328 authorizes 
the collection of information on the progress of activities conducted 
under Federal awards.

Collection of Information

    Title: Mitigation Grant Programs/e-Grants.
    Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved 
information collection.
    OMB Number: 1660-0072.
    FEMA Forms: A FEMA Form number for the new Non-Disaster Quarterly 
Progress Report form is currently pending.
    Abstract: FEMA's Flood Mitigation Assistance and Pre-Disaster 
Mitigation programs utilize an automated grant application and 
management system called e-Grants. These grant programs provide funding 
for the purpose of reducing or eliminating the risks to life and 
property from hazards. The e-Grants system includes all of the 
application information needed to apply for funding under these grant 
programs.
    Affected Public: State, local or Tribal government.
    Number of Respondents: 56.
    Number of Responses: 4,200.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 18,088.
    Estimated Cost: The estimated annual cost to respondents is 
$893,366. The estimated annual cost to the Federal government is 
$6,598,456.16. There are no annual recordkeeping, capital, start-up, or 
operation and maintenance costs to respondents associated with this 
collection of information.

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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 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.

William H. Holzerland,
Senior Director for Information Management, Office of the Chief 
Administrative Officer Mission Support, Federal Emergency Management 
Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 2017-09359 Filed 5-8-17; 8:45 am]
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