Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection, Comment Request; Generic Clearance for FEMA's Collection of Feedback on Customer Satisfaction and Disaster Recovery, 85896-85897 [2023-27123]

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[FR Doc. 2023–27069 Filed 12–8–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID: FEMA–2023–0033; OMB No. 1660–NW171] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection, Comment Request; Generic Clearance for FEMA’s Collection of Feedback on Customer Satisfaction and Disaster Recovery Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: 60-Day notice of new collection and request for comments. AGENCY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public to take this opportunity to comment on a new information collection. In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning a generic clearance to collect feedback from applicants on service delivery and their subsequent disaster recovery. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before February 9, 2024. ADDRESSES: To avoid duplicate submissions to the docket, please submit comments at www.regulations.gov under Docket ID FEMA–2023–0033. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. All submissions received must include the agency name and Docket ID. Regardless of the method used to 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 wisht to read the Privacy and Security Notice that is available via a link on the homepage of www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kristin Brooks, Statistician, FEMA’s Recovery Reporting and Analytics Division, Customer Survey and Analysis Section, at (202) 826–6291 or Kristin.Brooks@fema.dhs.gov. You may contact the Information Management Division for copies of the proposed collection of information at email address: FEMA-Information-CollectionsManagement@fema.dhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Executive Order 12862, ‘‘Setting Customer Service SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\11DEN1.SGM 11DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 236 / Monday, December 11, 2023 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Standards,’’ requires that all Federal Agencies implement customer service standards and provide services to the public that matches or exceeds the best service available in the private sector. To accomplish this, Federal Agencies are required to survey customers to determine the kind and quality of services they want and their level of satisfaction with existing services. The Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 2010 also requires quarterly performance assessments of Government programs for purposes of assessing agency performance and improvement. One of the primary goals of GPRA is to improve Federal program effectiveness and public accountability by promoting a focus on results, service quality, and customer satisfaction. The Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 (‘‘Evidence Act’’) supports that data collection and analysis are important inputs to be used as evidence for prioritizing agency efforts to support civic engagement, delivering on mission, service, and stewardship objectives, and supporting decision-making. FEMA seeks Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for a generic clearance to collect feedback from applicants on service delivery and their subsequent disaster recovery. The Agency has numerous touchpoints with applicants through several specialized customer-facing programs. The feedback collected from applicants may be quantitative or qualitative in nature depending on the population of interest, specific research questions, and the types of required analysis. Collection of Information Title: Generic Clearance for FEMA’s Collection of Feedback on Customer Satisfaction and Disaster Recovery. Type of Information Collection: New information collection. OMB Number: 1660–NW171. FEMA Forms: Not Applicable. Abstract: Federal Agencies are required to survey their customers to determine the kind and quality of services they want and their level of satisfaction with those services. In order for the Agency to maintain customer service standards, there must be continuous assessment of service delivery throughout all phases of the customer journey. The Agency will collect, analyze, and interpret information gathered from this generic clearance to identify strengths and weaknesses with program delivery. Affected Public: Individuals and Households; State, Local or Tribal Governments. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:35 Dec 08, 2023 Jkt 262001 Estimated Number of Respondents: 389,770. Estimated Number of Responses: 389,770. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 69,135. Estimated Total Annual Respondent Cost: $3,015,890. Estimated Respondents’ Operation and Maintenance Costs: $0. Estimated Respondents’ Capital and Start-Up Costs: $0. Estimated Total Annual Cost to the Federal Government: $2,769,361. 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; 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. Millicent Brown Wilson, Records Management Branch Chief, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Mission Support, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2023–27123 Filed 12–8–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–24–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID: FEMA–2023–0032; OMB No. 1660–NW170] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection, Comment Request; Generic Clearance for FEMA’s Standardized Grants Performance Reporting Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: 60-Day notice of new collection and request for comments. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 85897 The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public to take this opportunity to comment on a new information collection. In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning FEMA’s grants performance reporting. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before February 9, 2024. ADDRESSES: To avoid duplicate submissions to the docket, please submit comments at www.regulations.gov under Docket ID FEMA–2023–0032. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. All submissions received must include the agency name and Docket ID. Regardless of the method used to 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: Cassandra Henry, Ph.D., CGMS, Monitoring and Compliance Branch, Risk Management Division, Grant Programs Directorate, FEMA, at 202– 257–2308 or Cassandra.Henry@ 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (see 2 CFR 200.301 and 200.329), Federal awarding agencies must measure each recipient’s performance to show achievement of program goals and objectives, share lessons learned, improve program outcomes, and foster adoption of promising practices. The Foundations for Evidence-Based Policy-Making Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115–435) (‘‘Evidence Act’’) established processes for the Federal Government to modernize and increase impacts of reporting activities. To achieve these aims, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is changing its programmatic reporting to facilitate better and more consistent data collection. FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) Risk Management Division (RMD) developed standard performance reporting SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\11DEN1.SGM 11DEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID: FEMA-2023-0033; OMB No. 1660-NW171]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection, 
Comment Request; Generic Clearance for FEMA's Collection of Feedback on 
Customer Satisfaction and Disaster Recovery

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland 
Security.

ACTION: 60-Day notice of new collection and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as part of its 
continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites 
the general public to take this opportunity to comment on a new 
information collection. In accordance with the requirements of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning 
a generic clearance to collect feedback from applicants on service 
delivery and their subsequent disaster recovery.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before February 9, 2024.

ADDRESSES: To avoid duplicate submissions to the docket, please submit 
comments at www.regulations.gov under Docket ID FEMA-2023-0033. Follow 
the instructions for submitting comments.
    All submissions received must include the agency name and Docket 
ID. Regardless of the method used to 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 wisht to read the Privacy and 
Security Notice that is available via a link on the homepage of 
www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kristin Brooks, Statistician, FEMA's 
Recovery Reporting and Analytics Division, Customer Survey and Analysis 
Section, at (202) 826-6291 or [email protected]. You may 
contact the Information Management Division for copies of the proposed 
collection of information at email address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Executive Order 12862, ``Setting Customer 
Service

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Standards,'' requires that all Federal Agencies implement customer 
service standards and provide services to the public that matches or 
exceeds the best service available in the private sector. To accomplish 
this, Federal Agencies are required to survey customers to determine 
the kind and quality of services they want and their level of 
satisfaction with existing services.
    The Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 2010 also 
requires quarterly performance assessments of Government programs for 
purposes of assessing agency performance and improvement. One of the 
primary goals of GPRA is to improve Federal program effectiveness and 
public accountability by promoting a focus on results, service quality, 
and customer satisfaction.
    The Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 
(``Evidence Act'') supports that data collection and analysis are 
important inputs to be used as evidence for prioritizing agency efforts 
to support civic engagement, delivering on mission, service, and 
stewardship objectives, and supporting decision-making.
    FEMA seeks Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for a 
generic clearance to collect feedback from applicants on service 
delivery and their subsequent disaster recovery. The Agency has 
numerous touchpoints with applicants through several specialized 
customer-facing programs. The feedback collected from applicants may be 
quantitative or qualitative in nature depending on the population of 
interest, specific research questions, and the types of required 
analysis.

Collection of Information

    Title: Generic Clearance for FEMA's Collection of Feedback on 
Customer Satisfaction and Disaster Recovery.
    Type of Information Collection: New information collection.
    OMB Number: 1660-NW171.
    FEMA Forms: Not Applicable.
    Abstract: Federal Agencies are required to survey their customers 
to determine the kind and quality of services they want and their level 
of satisfaction with those services. In order for the Agency to 
maintain customer service standards, there must be continuous 
assessment of service delivery throughout all phases of the customer 
journey. The Agency will collect, analyze, and interpret information 
gathered from this generic clearance to identify strengths and 
weaknesses with program delivery.
    Affected Public: Individuals and Households; State, Local or Tribal 
Governments.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 389,770.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 389,770.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 69,135.
    Estimated Total Annual Respondent Cost: $3,015,890.
    Estimated Respondents' Operation and Maintenance Costs: $0.
    Estimated Respondents' Capital and Start-Up Costs: $0.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to the Federal Government: $2,769,361.

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; 
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.

Millicent Brown Wilson,
Records Management Branch Chief, Office of the Chief Administrative 
Officer, Mission Support, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
Department of Homeland Security.
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