Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Residential Basement Floodproofing Certification, 6124-6125 [2024-01846]

Download as PDF 6124 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 21 / Wednesday, January 31, 2024 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 5121–5207 (the Stafford Act), authorizes grants to assist State, Tribal, and local governments and certain private nonprofit entities with the response to and recovery from disasters following Presidentially declared major disasters and emergencies. 44 CFR part 206 specifies the information collections necessary to facilitate the provision of assistance under the Public Assistance (PA) Program. 44 CFR 206.202 describes the general application procedures for the PA Program. FEMA revised FEMA Form FF–104–FY–21–238, Pre-Approval Request to support survivors in noncongregate shelters and it was approved by OMB under an emergency request. FEMA is publishing this notice to allow for comments from the public. Collection of Information Title: Public Assistance Program. Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved information collection. OMB Number: 1660–0017. FEMA Forms: FEMA Form FF–104– FY–22–233, Organization Profile; FEMA Form FF–104–FY–22–234, Recipient Incident Information; FEMA Form FF– 104–FY–21–131 (formerly 009–0–49), Request for Public Assistance; FEMA Form FF–104–FY–22–235, Applicant Impact Survey; FEMA Form FF–104– FY–22–238, Pre-Approval Request; FEMA Form FF–104–FY–22–236, Impact List; FEMA Form FF–104–FY– 22–239, Project Application for Debris Removal; FEMA Form FF–104–FY–22– 240, Project Application for Emergency Protective Measures; FEMA Form FF– 104–FY–22–242, Project Application for Infrastructure Restoration; FEMA Form FF–104–FY–22–243, Project Application for Building Code and Floodplain Administration and Enforcement; FEMA Form FF–104–FY– 22–244, Project Application for Management Costs; FEMA Form FF– 104–FY–22–245, Damage Information; FEMA Form FF–104–FY–22–241, Project Application for COVID–19; FEMA Form FF–104–FY–21–137 (formerly FF 009–0–123), Force Account Labor Summary Record; FEMA Form FF–104–FY–21–135 (formerly FF 009– 0–128), Applicant’s Benefits Calculation Worksheet; FEMA Form FF–104–FY– 21–141 (formerly FF 009–0–127), Force Account Equipment Summary Record; FEMA Form FF–104–FY–21–138 (formerly FF 009–0–124), Materials Summary Record; FEMA Form FF–104– FY–21–139 (formerly FF 009–0–125), Rented Equipment Summary; FEMA Form FF–104–FY–21–140 (formerly FF 009–0–126), Contract Work Summary; FEMA Form FF–104–FY–22–237, Donated Labor Sign-in; FEMA Form FF– VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:00 Jan 30, 2024 Jkt 262001 104–FY–21–132 (formerly FEMA Form 009–0–111), Quarterly Progress Reports; FEMA Form FF–104–FY–22–248, Time Extension; FEMA Form FF–104–FY–22– 249, State Administrative Plan; FEMA Form FF–104–FY–21–250, Tribal Administrative Plan; Request for Appeals or Arbitrations; Request for Arbitration resulting from Hurricanes Katrina or Rita; and FEMA Template FT–104–FY–21–100, Equitable COVID– 19 Response and Recovery: Vaccine Administration Information. Abstract: The information collected is required for the Public Assistance (PA) Program eligibility determinations, grants management, and compliance with other Federal laws and regulations. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121–5207 (the Stafford Act), authorizes grants to assist State, Tribal, and local governments and certain private non-profit entities with the response to and recovery from disasters following Presidentially declared major disasters and emergencies. Affected Public: State, local or Tribal government and certain private nonprofit entities. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,505. Estimated Number of Responses: 635,269. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 341,635. Estimated Total Annual Respondent Cost: $21,697,240. Estimated Respondents’ Operation and Maintenance Costs: 0. Estimated Respondents’ Capital and Start-Up Costs: 0. Estimated Total Annual Cost to the Federal Government: $2,053,221. 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, PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Millicent L. Brown, Records Management Branch Chief, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Mission Support, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2024–01844 Filed 1–30–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–24–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID: FEMA–2023–0036 OMB No. 1660–0033] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Residential Basement Floodproofing Certification Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: 60-Day notice of extension 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 an extension of a currently approved information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning information collected for eligible properties insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies to certify the floodproofing of residential basements. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before April 1, 2024. ADDRESSES: To avoid duplicate submissions to the docket, please submit comments at www.regulations.gov under Docket ID FEMA–2023–0036. 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. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\31JAN1.SGM 31JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 21 / Wednesday, January 31, 2024 / Notices FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Joycelyn Collins, Underwriting Branch Program Analyst, Federal Insurance Directorate, 202–701–3383. 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: The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is authorized by the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (90–448, title XIII) and expanded by the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (93–234) and requires that FEMA provide flood insurance. FEMA delineates flood zones on a Flood Insurance Rate Map to identify Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) in a community. 44 CFR 60.3(c)(2) requires that all new construction and substantial improvements of residential structures within SFHA Zones A1–30, AE, AH, and AO zones have the lowest floor, including the basement, elevated to or above the base flood level unless a community-wide exception or sitespecific variance is granted. 44 CFR 60.6(a)(7) and 44 CFR 60.6(b)(1) allow communities to apply for an exception when circumstances present a hardship that would not allow for adherence to the requirement for elevation above the base flood level. This exception must meet the conditions set forth in 44 CFR 60.6(c). When owners of residential structures in these zones are seeking flood insurance, they must be certified that the structural design is floodproof. Collection of Information Title: Residential Basement Floodproofing Certification. Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently approved information collection. OMB Number: 1660–0033. FEMA Forms: FEMA Form FF–206– FY–21–122 (formerly 086–0–24), Residential Basement Floodproofing Certificate. Abstract: The Residential Basement Floodproofing Certification is required to certify that floodproofing of a structure in communities approved for Residential Basement floodproofing meets at least minimal floodproofing specifications. Residential structures that receive this certification are granted a discount on flood insurance premiums. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 10. Estimated Number of Responses: 10. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 25. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:00 Jan 30, 2024 Jkt 262001 Estimated Total Annual Respondent Cost: $1,697. Estimated Respondents’ Operation and Maintenance Costs: $5,000. Estimated Respondents’ Capital and Start-Up Costs: $0. Estimated Total Annual Cost to the Federal Government: $191. 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. 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. 2024–01846 Filed 1–30–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–52–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID FEMA–2024–0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–B–2402] Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 6125 the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). DATES: Comments are to be submitted on or before April 30, 2024. ADDRESSES: The Preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report for each community are available for inspection at both the online location https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/ prelimdownload and the respective Community Map Repository address listed in the tables below. Additionally, the current effective FIRM and FIS report for each community are accessible online through the FEMA Map Service Center at https:// msc.fema.gov for comparison. You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. FEMA–B–2402, to Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering Services Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, FEMA, 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–7659, or (email) patrick.sacbibit@fema.dhs.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering Services Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, FEMA, 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–7659, or (email) patrick.sacbibit@fema.dhs.gov; or visit the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) online at https://www. floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_ main.html. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FEMA proposes to make flood hazard determinations for each community listed below, in accordance with section 110 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4104, and 44 CFR 67.4(a). These proposed flood hazard determinations, together with the floodplain management criteria required by 44 CFR 60.3, are the minimum that are required. They should not be construed to mean that the community must change any existing ordinances that are more stringent in their floodplain management requirements. The community may at any time enact stricter requirements of its own or pursuant to policies established by other E:\FR\FM\31JAN1.SGM 31JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 21 (Wednesday, January 31, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6124-6125]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-01846]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID: FEMA-2023-0036 OMB No. 1660-0033]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request; Residential Basement Floodproofing Certification

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

ACTION: 60-Day notice of extension 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 an extension 
of a currently approved information collection. In accordance with the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning 
information collected for eligible properties insured under the 
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies to certify the 
floodproofing of residential basements.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before April 1, 2024.

ADDRESSES: To avoid duplicate submissions to the docket, please submit 
comments at www.regulations.gov under Docket ID FEMA-2023-0036. 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.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joycelyn Collins, Underwriting Branch 
Program Analyst, Federal Insurance Directorate, 202-701-3383. You may 
contact the Information Management Division for copies of the proposed 
collection of information at email address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) 
is authorized by the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (90-448, 
title XIII) and expanded by the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 
(93-234) and requires that FEMA provide flood insurance. FEMA 
delineates flood zones on a Flood Insurance Rate Map to identify 
Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) in a community. 44 CFR 60.3(c)(2) 
requires that all new construction and substantial improvements of 
residential structures within SFHA Zones A1-30, AE, AH, and AO zones 
have the lowest floor, including the basement, elevated to or above the 
base flood level unless a community-wide exception or site-specific 
variance is granted. 44 CFR 60.6(a)(7) and 44 CFR 60.6(b)(1) allow 
communities to apply for an exception when circumstances present a 
hardship that would not allow for adherence to the requirement for 
elevation above the base flood level. This exception must meet the 
conditions set forth in 44 CFR 60.6(c). When owners of residential 
structures in these zones are seeking flood insurance, they must be 
certified that the structural design is floodproof.

Collection of Information

    Title: Residential Basement Floodproofing Certification.
    Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently approved 
information collection.
    OMB Number: 1660-0033.
    FEMA Forms: FEMA Form FF-206-FY-21-122 (formerly 086-0-24), 
Residential Basement Floodproofing Certificate.
    Abstract: The Residential Basement Floodproofing Certification is 
required to certify that floodproofing of a structure in communities 
approved for Residential Basement floodproofing meets at least minimal 
floodproofing specifications. Residential structures that receive this 
certification are granted a discount on flood insurance premiums.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 10.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 10.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 25.
    Estimated Total Annual Respondent Cost: $1,697.
    Estimated Respondents' Operation and Maintenance Costs: $5,000.
    Estimated Respondents' Capital and Start-Up Costs: $0.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to the Federal Government: $191.

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.

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. 2024-01846 Filed 1-30-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9111-52-P
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