Request for Public Input on Experiences With FEMA Disaster Responses, 13771-13772 [2025-05057]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 57 / Wednesday, March 26, 2025 / Notices Community 13771 Community map repository address Berrien County, Michigan (All Jurisdictions) Project: 23–05–0011S Preliminary Date: August 30, 2024 Charter Township of Benton .................................................................... Charter Township of Coloma ................................................................... Charter Township of Lincoln .................................................................... Charter Township of Niles ........................................................................ Charter Township of Oronoko .................................................................. Charter Township of St. Joseph ............................................................... Charter Township of Watervliet ................................................................ City of Benton Harbor ............................................................................... City of Buchanan ...................................................................................... City of Coloma .......................................................................................... City of Niles .............................................................................................. City of St. Joseph ..................................................................................... City of Watervliet ...................................................................................... Township of Berrien ................................................................................. Township of Bertrand ............................................................................... Township of Buchanan ............................................................................. Township of Hagar ................................................................................... Township of Royalton ............................................................................... Township of Sodus ................................................................................... Village of Shoreham ................................................................................. Village of Stevensville .............................................................................. [FR Doc. 2025–05122 Filed 3–25–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–12–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket No. DHS–2025–0013] Request for Public Input on Experiences With FEMA Disaster Responses Office of Partnership and Engagement (OPE), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ACTION: Request for Information (RFI). AGENCY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council requests information and comments from the public and other interested stakeholders to gain an understanding of their experience with FEMA during disasters. The public information and comments will ensure that the FEMA Review Council’s findings and recommendations are informed by a broad spectrum of perspectives, experiences, and ideas. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by May 15, 2025, to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: The FEMA Review Council invites submission of the requested information through one of the following methods: khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:57 Mar 25, 2025 Jkt 265001 Benton Township Office, 1725 Territorial Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022. Coloma Charter Township Office, 4919 Paw Paw Lake Road, Coloma, MI 49038. Lincoln Township Hall, 2055 West John Beers Road, Stevensville, MI 49127. Niles Township Hall, 320 Bell Road, Niles, MI 49120. Oronoko Township Hall, 4583 East Snow Road, Berrien Springs, MI 49103. Township Hall, 3000 Washington Avenue, St. Joseph, MI 49085. Watervliet Township Hall, 4959 M–140, Watervliet, MI 49098. City Hall, 200 East Wall Street, Benton Harbor, MI 49022. Buchanan City Hall, 302 North Redbud Trail, Buchanan, MI 49107. Coloma City Hall, 119 North Paw Paw Street, Coloma, MI 49038. Niles City Hall, 333 North Second Street, Suite 301, Niles, MI 49120. St. Joseph City Hall, 700 Broad Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085. Watervliet City Hall, 158 West Pleasant Street, Watervliet, MI 49098. Berrien Township Office, 8916 M–140, Berrien Center, MI 49102. Bertrand Community Hall, 3835 Buffalo Road, Buchanan, MI 49107. Buchanan Township Hall, 15235 Main Street, Buchanan, MI 49107. Hagar Township Hall, 3900 Riverside Road, Riverside, MI 49084. Royalton Township Hall, 980 Miners Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085. Sodus Township Office, 4056 King Drive, Sodus, MI 49126. Village of Shoreham Village Hall, 2120 Brown School Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085. Stevensville Village Offices, 5768 St. Joseph Avenue, Stevensville, MI 49127. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Email: FEMAreviewcouncil@ hq.dhs.gov. Include Docket No. DHS– 2025–0013 in the subject line of the message. • Mail: Patrick Powers, Designated Federal Officer of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council, Office of Partnership and Engagement, Mailstop 0385, Department of Homeland Security, 2707 Martin Luther King Jr Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20032. Instructions: Response to this RFI is voluntary. All comments submitted in response to this RFI will be included in the record and will be made available to the public. Please be advised that the substance of the comments and the identity of the individuals or entities submitting the comments will be subject to public disclosure. The FEMA Review Council will make the comments publicly available via https:// www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patrick Powers, Designated Federal Officer, FEMA Review Council at (202) 891–2283 or FEMAreviewcouncil@ hq.dhs.gov. On January 24, 2025, the President established the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (FEMA Review Council) through Executive Order 14180, ‘‘Council to Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency’’. https:// www.whitehouse.gov/presidentialactions/2025/01/council-to-assess-thefederal-emergency-managementagency/. Request for Information FEMA Review Council requests information from the public and other interested stakeholders to help identify potential programmatic and organizational improvements to FEMA, informed by experiences with FEMA in disasters. Potential questions for consideration are: 1. Describe your experience with FEMA’s response to your request for assistance. Was FEMA’s response timely and efficient to assist in your recovery? 2. Describe your overall experience with FEMA. Was your interaction with FEMA positive or negative? Please fully explain your experience. 3. By what means did you apply for benefits—was it online, in person, or over the phone? Did you encounter any difficulties? 4. Were local or state authorities or private groups able to provide assistance in a more timely or efficient way than FEMA? Please fully describe your experience. E:\FR\FM\26MRN1.SGM 26MRN1 13772 Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 57 / Wednesday, March 26, 2025 / Notices 5. What recommendations would you like the Council to make? Please include any relevant data sources. The response to this RFI is voluntary, and the public is welcome to provide additional information that may be relevant to seeking information on experiences with FEMA. Responses may not exceed five (5) pages per respondent and should focus on addressing the requested information described above. Please do not submit applications, proposals, resumes or promotional materials. The submission shall be written in English. Any information obtained from this RFI is intended to be used by the Government on a non-attribution basis for findings and recommendations to the President. This RFI does not constitute a formal solicitation for proposals or abstracts. Your response to this notice will be treated as information only. DHS will not reimburse any costs incurred in responding to this RFI. Respondents are advised that DHS is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted under this RFI. Responses to this RFI do not bind DHS to any further actions related to this topic. Responses will become government property. No confidential information, such as confidential business information or proprietary information, should be submitted in comments for this RFI. Comments received in response to this notice will be a matter of public record and will be made available for public inspection and posted without change and as received, including any business information or personal information provided in the comments, such as names and addresses. Please do not include anything in your comment submission that you do not wish to share with the public. Dated: March 20, 2025. Patrick Powers, Designated Federal Officer, Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2025–05057 Filed 3–25–25; 8:45 am] khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 9112–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket No. DHS–2025–0009] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:57 Mar 25, 2025 Jkt 265001 Rescindment of a system of records notice. ACTION: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is giving notice that it proposes to rescind the following Privacy Act system of records notice, ‘‘DHS/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)–017 Individuals and Households Program Equity Analysis Records System of Records.’’ The Notice of Rescindment identifies the system of records, explains why the notice is being rescinded, and provides an account of the records previously maintained in the system. DATES: These changes will take effect upon publication. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number DHS– 2025–0009 by one of the following methods: • Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 202–343–4010. • Mail: Roman Jankowski, Chief Privacy Officer, Privacy Office, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528–0655. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general questions, please contact: FEMA-Privacy@fema.dhs.gov, Senior Director for Information Management, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472–0001. For privacy questions, please contact: Roman Jankowski, Privacy@hq.dhs.gov, Chief Privacy Officer, Privacy Office, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528–0655. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a, and as part of its ongoing integration and management efforts, DHS is rescinding the system of records notice, ‘‘DHS/FEMA—017 Individuals and Households Program Equity Analysis Records System of Records.’’ No new system of records is replacing this system of records. Eliminating this notice will have no adverse impacts on individuals, as FEMA will no longer collect the information for these purposes. FEMA will archive all historical records covered by this notice in inactive storage and will destroy them when the records are six (6) years and three (3) months old, in accordance with NARA Authority N1–311–86–1, item 4C10a. FEMA will continue to collect and maintain records regarding applicants for its disaster assistance programs, which provide financial and other tangible assistance to survivors of SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 presidentially declared disasters or emergencies, and will rely upon the existing system of records notice titled ‘‘DHS/FEMA–008 Disaster Recovery Assistance Files System of Records (89 FR 73104, September 9, 2024). This rescindment will promote the overall streamlining and management of DHS Privacy Act record systems. SYSTEM NAME AND NUMBER: DHS/FEMA–017 Individuals and Households Program Equity Analysis Records System of Records. HISTORY: 87 FR 47439 (August 3, 2022). Roman Jankowski, Chief Privacy Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2025–05074 Filed 3–25–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Transportation Security Administration [Docket No. TSA–2004–17131] Intent To Request Extension From OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information: Aircraft Repair Station Security Transportation Security Administration, DHS. ACTION: 60-Day notice. AGENCY: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites public comment on one currently approved Information Collection Request (ICR), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number 1652–0060 that we will submit to OMB for an extension in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. The collection involves recordkeeping requirements and petitions for reconsideration by owners and/or operators of repair stations certificated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). DATES: Send your comments by May 27, 2025. ADDRESSES: Comments may be emailed to TSAPRA@tsa.dhs.gov or delivered to the TSA PRA Officer, Information Technology, TSA–11, Transportation Security Administration, 6595 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598–6011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christina A. Walsh at the above address, or by telephone (571) 227–2062. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\26MRN1.SGM 26MRN1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 57 (Wednesday, March 26, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13771-13772]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-05057]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Docket No. DHS-2025-0013]


Request for Public Input on Experiences With FEMA Disaster 
Responses

AGENCY: Office of Partnership and Engagement (OPE), Department of 
Homeland Security (DHS).

ACTION: Request for Information (RFI).

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council 
requests information and comments from the public and other interested 
stakeholders to gain an understanding of their experience with FEMA 
during disasters. The public information and comments will ensure that 
the FEMA Review Council's findings and recommendations are informed by 
a broad spectrum of perspectives, experiences, and ideas.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by May 15, 2025, to be 
assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: The FEMA Review Council invites submission of the requested 
information through one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Email: [email protected]. Include Docket No. 
DHS-2025-0013 in the subject line of the message.
     Mail: Patrick Powers, Designated Federal Officer of the 
Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council, Office of 
Partnership and Engagement, Mailstop 0385, Department of Homeland 
Security, 2707 Martin Luther King Jr Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20032.
    Instructions: Response to this RFI is voluntary. All comments 
submitted in response to this RFI will be included in the record and 
will be made available to the public. Please be advised that the 
substance of the comments and the identity of the individuals or 
entities submitting the comments will be subject to public disclosure. 
The FEMA Review Council will make the comments publicly available via 
https://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patrick Powers, Designated Federal 
Officer, FEMA Review Council at (202) 891-2283 or 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On January 24, 2025, the President 
established the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council 
(FEMA Review Council) through Executive Order 14180, ``Council to 
Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency''. https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/council-to-assess-the-federal-emergency-management-agency/ agency/.

Request for Information

    FEMA Review Council requests information from the public and other 
interested stakeholders to help identify potential programmatic and 
organizational improvements to FEMA, informed by experiences with FEMA 
in disasters.
    Potential questions for consideration are:
    1. Describe your experience with FEMA's response to your request 
for assistance. Was FEMA's response timely and efficient to assist in 
your recovery?
    2. Describe your overall experience with FEMA. Was your interaction 
with FEMA positive or negative? Please fully explain your experience.
    3. By what means did you apply for benefits--was it online, in 
person, or over the phone? Did you encounter any difficulties?
    4. Were local or state authorities or private groups able to 
provide assistance in a more timely or efficient way than FEMA? Please 
fully describe your experience.

[[Page 13772]]

    5. What recommendations would you like the Council to make?
    Please include any relevant data sources. The response to this RFI 
is voluntary, and the public is welcome to provide additional 
information that may be relevant to seeking information on experiences 
with FEMA.
    Responses may not exceed five (5) pages per respondent and should 
focus on addressing the requested information described above. Please 
do not submit applications, proposals, resumes or promotional 
materials. The submission shall be written in English. Any information 
obtained from this RFI is intended to be used by the Government on a 
non-attribution basis for findings and recommendations to the 
President. This RFI does not constitute a formal solicitation for 
proposals or abstracts. Your response to this notice will be treated as 
information only. DHS will not reimburse any costs incurred in 
responding to this RFI. Respondents are advised that DHS is under no 
obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or 
provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information 
submitted under this RFI. Responses to this RFI do not bind DHS to any 
further actions related to this topic. Responses will become government 
property.
    No confidential information, such as confidential business 
information or proprietary information, should be submitted in comments 
for this RFI. Comments received in response to this notice will be a 
matter of public record and will be made available for public 
inspection and posted without change and as received, including any 
business information or personal information provided in the comments, 
such as names and addresses. Please do not include anything in your 
comment submission that you do not wish to share with the public.

    Dated: March 20, 2025.
Patrick Powers,
Designated Federal Officer, Federal Emergency Management Agency Review 
Council, Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 2025-05057 Filed 3-25-25; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9112-FN-P
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.