Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Requests for Special Priorities Assistance, 46688-46689 [2020-16837]

Download as PDF 46688 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 149 / Monday, August 3, 2020 / Notices All areas within the State of Michigan are eligible for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. 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 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. Pete Gaynor, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2020–16736 Filed 7–31–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–23–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–4553– DR; Docket ID FEMA–2020–0001] North Dakota; Major Disaster and Related Determinations Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of North Dakota (FEMA–4553–DR), dated July 9, 2020, and related determinations. DATES: The declaration was issued July 9, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2833. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter dated July 9, 2020, the President issued a major disaster declaration under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the ‘‘Stafford Act’’), as follows: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State of North Dakota resulting from flooding during the period of April 1 to April 25, 2020, is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a major disaster declaration under the Robert T. VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:39 Jul 31, 2020 Jkt 250001 Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the ‘‘Stafford Act’’). Therefore, I declare that such a major disaster exists in the State of North Dakota. In order to provide Federal assistance, you are hereby authorized to allocate from funds available for these purposes such amounts as you find necessary for Federal disaster assistance and administrative expenses. You are authorized to provide Public Assistance in the designated areas and Hazard Mitigation throughout the State. Consistent with the requirement that Federal assistance be supplemental, any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs. Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration for the approved assistance to the extent allowable under the Stafford Act. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority vested in the Administrator, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, Nancy Casper, of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this major disaster. The following areas of the State of North Dakota have been designated as adversely affected by this major disaster: Barnes, Cass, Dickey, Foster, Grand Forks, LaMoure, Logan, McIntosh, Nelson, Pembina, Ransom, Richland, Sargent, Sheridan, Steele, Stutsman, Traill, and Walsh Counties for Public Assistance. All areas within the State of North Dakota are eligible for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. 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 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. Pete Gaynor, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2020–16741 Filed 7–31–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–23–P PO 00000 Frm 00103 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID: FEMA–2020–0024; OMB No. 1660–0149] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Requests for Special Priorities Assistance Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for comments. AGENCY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public 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 FEMA’s Request for Special Priorities Assistance, FEMA Form 009–0–142. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 2, 2020. ADDRESSES: Submit comments at www.regulations.gov under Docket ID FEMA–2020–0024. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. 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 and Security Notice that is available via a link on the homepage of www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Office of Policy and Program Analysis, Marc Geier, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (telephone) 202–924–0196, or (email) FEMA-DPA@ fema.dhs.gov. You may contact the Information Management Division for copies of the proposed collection of information at email address: FEMAInformation-Collections-Management@ fema.dhs.gov. SUMMARY: This information is necessary to support the President’s priorities and allocations authority under Title I of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (DPA), as amended (50 U.S.C. 4501, et seq.) as SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\03AUN1.SGM 03AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 149 / Monday, August 3, 2020 / Notices implemented by the Emergency Management Priorities and Allocations System (EMPAS) regulation (44 CFR part 333) which was added by FEMA’s May 13, 2020 Emergency Management Priorities and Allocations System Interim Final Rule (RIN 1660–AB04). The purpose of this authority is to ensure the timely delivery of products, materials, and services to meet current national defense requirements. The definition of ‘‘national defense’’ in Section 702(14) of the DPA provides that this term includes ‘‘homeland security,’’ ‘‘emergency preparedness activities’’ conducted pursuant to Section 602 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) (42 U.S.C. 5195a), and ‘‘critical infrastructure protection and restoration.’’ khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Collection of Information Title: Requests for Special Priorities Assistance. Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved information collection. OMB Number: 1660–0149. FEMA Form: FEMA Form 009–0–142, Requests for Special Priorities Assistance. Abstract: Contractors may request Special Priorities Assistance (SPA) when placing rated orders with suppliers, to obtain timely delivery of products, materials or services from suppliers, or for any other reason under the EMPAS, in support of approved national programs. Additionally, when responding to COVID–19, State and local governments, owners, operators, and the private sector may request SPA. FEMA Form 009–0–142 is used to apply for such assistance. Affected Public: For-Profit Business; Private Non-Profit; State, local or Tribal government. Estimated Number of Respondents: 20. Estimated Number of Responses: 20. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 5. Estimated Total Annual Respondent Cost: $288. Estimated Respondents’ Operation and Maintenance Costs: None. Estimated Respondents’ Capital and Start-Up Costs: None. Estimated Total Annual Cost to the Federal Government: $52,857. Comments Comments may be submitted as indicated in the ADDRESSES caption above. Comments are solicited to (a) evaluate whether the proposed data VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:39 Jul 31, 2020 Jkt 250001 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. Maile Arthur, Acting Records Management Branch Chief, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Mission Support, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2020–16837 Filed 7–31–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–19–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–4556– DR; Docket ID FEMA–2020–0001] Arkansas; Major Disaster and Related Determinations Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Arkansas (FEMA–4556–DR), dated July 10, 2020, and related determinations. DATES: The declaration was issued July 10, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2833. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter dated July 10, 2020, the President issued a major disaster declaration under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the ‘‘Stafford Act’’), as follows: SUMMARY: I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State of Arkansas due to PO 00000 Frm 00104 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 46689 damage resulting from severe storms and straight-line winds on April 12, 2020, is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a major disaster declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the ‘‘Stafford Act’’). Therefore, I declare that such a major disaster exists in the State of Arkansas. In order to provide Federal assistance, you are hereby authorized to allocate from funds available for these purposes such amounts as you find necessary for Federal disaster assistance and administrative expenses. You are authorized to provide Public Assistance in the designated areas and Hazard Mitigation throughout the State. Consistent with the requirement that Federal assistance be supplemental, any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs. Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration for the approved assistance to the extent allowable under the Stafford Act. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority vested in the Administrator, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, Roland Jackson, of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this major disaster. The following areas of the State of Arkansas have been designated as adversely affected by this major disaster: Arkansas, Bradley, Cleveland, Dallas, Desha, Drew, Grant, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Ouachita Counties for Public Assistance. All areas within the State of Arkansas are eligible for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. 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 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. Pete Gaynor, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2020–16746 Filed 7–31–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–23–P E:\FR\FM\03AUN1.SGM 03AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 149 (Monday, August 3, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46688-46689]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-16837]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID: FEMA-2020-0024; OMB No. 1660-0149]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request; Requests for Special Priorities Assistance

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for comments.

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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 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 
FEMA's Request for Special Priorities Assistance, FEMA Form 009-0-142.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 2, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments at www.regulations.gov under Docket ID FEMA-
2020-0024. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
    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 and 
Security Notice that is available via a link on the homepage of 
www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Office of Policy and Program Analysis, 
Marc Geier, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20472, (telephone) 202-924-0196, or (email) [email protected]. You may contact the Information Management Division 
for copies of the proposed collection of information at email address: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This information is necessary to support the 
President's priorities and allocations authority under Title I of the 
Defense Production Act of 1950 (DPA), as amended (50 U.S.C. 4501, et 
seq.) as

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implemented by the Emergency Management Priorities and Allocations 
System (EMPAS) regulation (44 CFR part 333) which was added by FEMA's 
May 13, 2020 Emergency Management Priorities and Allocations System 
Interim Final Rule (RIN 1660-AB04). The purpose of this authority is to 
ensure the timely delivery of products, materials, and services to meet 
current national defense requirements. The definition of ``national 
defense'' in Section 702(14) of the DPA provides that this term 
includes ``homeland security,'' ``emergency preparedness activities'' 
conducted pursuant to Section 602 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster 
Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) (42 U.S.C. 5195a), 
and ``critical infrastructure protection and restoration.''

Collection of Information

    Title: Requests for Special Priorities Assistance.
    Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved 
information collection.
    OMB Number: 1660-0149.
    FEMA Form: FEMA Form 009-0-142, Requests for Special Priorities 
Assistance.
    Abstract: Contractors may request Special Priorities Assistance 
(SPA) when placing rated orders with suppliers, to obtain timely 
delivery of products, materials or services from suppliers, or for any 
other reason under the EMPAS, in support of approved national programs. 
Additionally, when responding to COVID-19, State and local governments, 
owners, operators, and the private sector may request SPA. FEMA Form 
009-0-142 is used to apply for such assistance.
    Affected Public: For-Profit Business; Private Non-Profit; State, 
local or Tribal government.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 20.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 20.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 5.
    Estimated Total Annual Respondent Cost: $288.
    Estimated Respondents' Operation and Maintenance Costs: None.
    Estimated Respondents' Capital and Start-Up Costs: None.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to the Federal Government: $52,857.

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.

Maile Arthur,
Acting Records Management Branch Chief, Office of the Chief 
Administrative Officer, Mission Support, Federal Emergency Management 
Agency, Department of Homeland Security.

[FR Doc. 2020-16837 Filed 7-31-20; 8:45 am]
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