Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request; An Investigation of the Effect of Disaster Response and Recovery on Perceived Stress and Emotional Trauma, 27438-27439 [2024-08095]

Download as PDF 27438 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 75 / Wednesday, April 17, 2024 / Notices Canaveral Site and mostly overlaps with the Daytona Site, the coordinates for the Cape Canaveral and Daytona Sites have still been included for mariners’ reference given historical space capsule recoveries in those specific coordinates. An illustration showing the study area is available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES. The Cape Canaveral PARS will analyze navigation routes to/from the Port of Cape Canaveral, and historic space capsule safety zone reentry sites offshore Jacksonville, Daytona, and Canaveral. Current capabilities and planned improvements to handle maritime conveyances will be considered. The analyses will be conducted in accordance with COMDTINST 16003.2B, Marine Planning to Operate and Maintain the Marine Transportation System and Implement National Policy. This Instruction is available at https:// media.defense.gov/2019/Jul/10/ 2002155400/-1/-1/0/CI_16003_2B.PDF. We will publish the results of the Cape Canaveral PARS in the Federal Register. It is possible that the study may validate the status quo (no fairways or routing measures) and conclude that no changes are necessary. It is also possible that the study may recommend one or more changes to address navigational safety and the efficiency of vessel traffic management. The recommendations may lead to future rulemakings or appropriate international agreements. This notice is published under the authority of 46 U.S.C. 70003(c)(1). Dated: April 10, 2024. Douglas M. Schofield, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Seventh Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2024–08191 Filed 4–16–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 [Docket ID: FEMA–2023–0014; OMB No. 1660–NW164] Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request; An Investigation of the Effect of Disaster Response and Recovery on Perceived Stress and Emotional Trauma Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:10 Apr 16, 2024 Jkt 262001 30-Day notice of new collection and request for comments. ACTION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will submit the information collection abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget for review and clearance in accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The submission seeks comments concerning the effect of disasters on the mental health of emergency managers at local, State, and Federal levels. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before May 17, 2024. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection should be made to Director, Information Management Division, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, email address: FEMA-Information-CollectionsManagement@fema.dhs.gov or Megan Corley, Supervisory Psychologist, FEMA Mental Health, at fema-mentalhealth@ fema.dhs.gov or (202) 880–7506. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A study to investigate the effect of disaster response and recovery on emergency managers was requested by Congress in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Pub. L. 116–260). 29 CFR part 1960, entitled ‘‘Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee Occupational Safety and Health Programs and Related Matters’’, contains special provisions to assure safe and healthful working conditions for Federal employees; requiring the head of each Federal agency to maintain an effective and comprehensive occupational safety and health program consistent with Section 6 of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Act of 1970 (Pub. L. 91– 596) (OSHA Act). Furthermore, 5 U.S.C. 7902 requires the head of each agency to develop and support organized safety promotion to reduce accidents and injuries to its employees, encourage safe practices, and eliminate hazards and risks. Under 5 U.S.C. 7902 (e), Agencies must also keep a record of injuries and accidents. This program was established to improve the mental health of FEMA’s, as well as State and local, emergency SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 managers in response to the effects of stress caused by disasters. This data collection is needed to comply with the OSHA Act, 5 U.S.C. 7902 requiring the monitoring, reporting, and mitigation of workplace injuries, and with the request from Congress to undertake this survey. This proposed information collection previously published in the Federal Register on December 4, 2023, at 88 FR 84161 with a 60-day public comment period. No comments were received. The purpose of this notice is to notify the public that FEMA will submit the information collection abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget for review and clearance. Collection of Information Title: An Investigation of the Effect of Disaster Response and Recovery on Perceived Stress and Emotional Trauma. Type of Information Collection: New information collection. OMB Number: 1660–NW164. FEMA Forms: FEMA Form FF–119– FY–23–100, FEMA Congressional Mental Health Emergency Manager Wellness Study Survey. Abstract: This information collection supports a study to investigate the effect of disaster response and recovery on emergency managers that was requested by Congress in 2022. This is a voluntary survey that will be collected electronically with approximately 38 questions pertaining to the individuals’ experience and demographics, as well as their perceptions of emotional trauma and stress symptoms while supporting a disaster response or recovery. Prior to seeing these questions, participants will see an informed consent screen that outlines the nature of the study, risks, benefits, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) information. Participants may choose to end the survey at any time without questions being asked. Participants are given mental health resources to support them in the event of emotional triggering. Affected Public: State, local, and Tribal governments. Estimated Number of Respondents: 378. Estimated Number of Responses: 378. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 189. Estimated Total Annual Respondent Cost: $11,712. Estimated Respondents’ Operation and Maintenance Costs: $0. Estimated Respondents’ Capital and Start-Up Costs: $0. Estimated Total Annual Cost to the Federal Government: $307,907. Comments Comments may be submitted as indicated in the ADDRESSES caption E:\FR\FM\17APN1.SGM 17APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 75 / Wednesday, April 17, 2024 / Notices 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. 2024–08095 Filed 4–16–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–19–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services [OMB Control Number 1615–0104] Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: 30-Day notice. AGENCY: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until May 17, 2024. ADDRESSES: Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time, must be submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal website at https:// www.regulations.gov under e-Docket ID lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:10 Apr 16, 2024 Jkt 262001 number USCIS–2010–0004. All submissions received must include the OMB Control Number 1615–0104 in the body of the letter, the agency name and Docket ID USCIS–2010–0004. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: USCIS, Office of Policy and Strategy, Regulatory Coordination Division, Samantha Deshommes, Chief, telephone number (240) 721–3000 (This is not a toll-free number; comments are not accepted via telephone message.). Please note contact information provided here is solely for questions regarding this notice. It is not for individual case status inquiries. Applicants seeking information about the status of their individual cases can check Case Status Online, available at the USCIS website at https://www.uscis.gov, or call the USCIS Contact Center at 800–375–5283 (TTY 800–767–1833). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments The information collection notice was previously published in the Federal Register on November 9, 2023, at 88 FR 77347, allowing for a 60-day public comment period. USCIS did receive 6 comments in connection with the 60day notice. You may access the information collection instrument with instructions, or additional information by visiting the Federal eRulemaking Portal site at: https://www.regulations.gov and enter USCIS–2010–0004 in the search box. Comments must be submitted in English, or an English translation must be provided. The comments submitted to USCIS via this method are visible to the Office of Management and Budget and comply with the requirements of 5 CFR 1320.12(c). 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 consider limiting the amount of personal information that you provide in any voluntary submission you make to DHS. DHS may withhold information provided in comments from public viewing that it determines may impact the privacy of an individual or is offensive. For additional information, please read the Privacy Act notice that is available via the link in the footer of https://www.regulations.gov. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies should address one or more of the following four points: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 27439 for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) 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; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) 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. Overview of This Information Collection (1) Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the DHS sponsoring the collection: Form I–918; USCIS. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or households; Federal Government; or State, local or Tribal Government. This petition permits victims of certain qualifying criminal activity and their immediate family members to apply for temporary nonimmigrant classification. This nonimmigrant classification provides temporary immigration benefits, potentially leading to permanent resident status, to certain victims of criminal activity who: suffered substantial mental or physical abuse as a result of having been a victim of criminal activity; have information regarding the criminal activity; and assist government officials in investigating and prosecuting such criminal activity. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: The estimated total number of respondents for the information collection I–918 is 28,500 and the estimated hour burden per response is 4.92 hours. The estimated total number of respondents for the information collection I–918A is 19,900 and the estimated hour burden per response is 1.25 hour. The estimated total number of respondents for the information collection I–918B is 28,500 and the estimated hour burden per response is E:\FR\FM\17APN1.SGM 17APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 17, 2024)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID: FEMA-2023-0014; OMB No. 1660-NW164]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB 
Review, Comment Request; An Investigation of the Effect of Disaster 
Response and Recovery on Perceived Stress and Emotional Trauma

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

ACTION: 30-Day notice of new collection and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will submit the 
information collection abstracted below to the Office of Management and 
Budget for review and clearance in accordance with the requirements of 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The submission seeks comments 
concerning the effect of disasters on the mental health of emergency 
managers at local, State, and Federal levels.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before May 17, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection should be made to Director, 
Information Management Division, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, 
email address: [email protected] or 
Megan Corley, Supervisory Psychologist, FEMA Mental Health, at [email protected] or (202) 880-7506.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A study to investigate the effect of 
disaster response and recovery on emergency managers was requested by 
Congress in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Pub. L. 116-
260). 29 CFR part 1960, entitled ``Basic Program Elements for Federal 
Employee Occupational Safety and Health Programs and Related Matters'', 
contains special provisions to assure safe and healthful working 
conditions for Federal employees; requiring the head of each Federal 
agency to maintain an effective and comprehensive occupational safety 
and health program consistent with Section 6 of the Occupational Safety 
and Health Administration Act of 1970 (Pub. L. 91-596) (OSHA Act). 
Furthermore, 5 U.S.C. 7902 requires the head of each agency to develop 
and support organized safety promotion to reduce accidents and injuries 
to its employees, encourage safe practices, and eliminate hazards and 
risks. Under 5 U.S.C. 7902 (e), Agencies must also keep a record of 
injuries and accidents.
    This program was established to improve the mental health of 
FEMA's, as well as State and local, emergency managers in response to 
the effects of stress caused by disasters. This data collection is 
needed to comply with the OSHA Act, 5 U.S.C. 7902 requiring the 
monitoring, reporting, and mitigation of workplace injuries, and with 
the request from Congress to undertake this survey.
    This proposed information collection previously published in the 
Federal Register on December 4, 2023, at 88 FR 84161 with a 60-day 
public comment period. No comments were received. The purpose of this 
notice is to notify the public that FEMA will submit the information 
collection abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget for 
review and clearance.

Collection of Information

    Title: An Investigation of the Effect of Disaster Response and 
Recovery on Perceived Stress and Emotional Trauma.
    Type of Information Collection: New information collection.
    OMB Number: 1660-NW164.
    FEMA Forms: FEMA Form FF-119-FY-23-100, FEMA Congressional Mental 
Health Emergency Manager Wellness Study Survey.
    Abstract: This information collection supports a study to 
investigate the effect of disaster response and recovery on emergency 
managers that was requested by Congress in 2022. This is a voluntary 
survey that will be collected electronically with approximately 38 
questions pertaining to the individuals' experience and demographics, 
as well as their perceptions of emotional trauma and stress symptoms 
while supporting a disaster response or recovery. Prior to seeing these 
questions, participants will see an informed consent screen that 
outlines the nature of the study, risks, benefits, and Institutional 
Review Board (IRB) information. Participants may choose to end the 
survey at any time without questions being asked. Participants are 
given mental health resources to support them in the event of emotional 
triggering.
    Affected Public: State, local, and Tribal governments.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 378.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 378.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 189.
    Estimated Total Annual Respondent Cost: $11,712.
    Estimated Respondents' Operation and Maintenance Costs: $0.
    Estimated Respondents' Capital and Start-Up Costs: $0.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to the Federal Government: $307,907.

Comments

    Comments may be submitted as indicated in the ADDRESSES caption

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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. 2024-08095 Filed 4-16-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9111-19-P


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