[Federal Register: August 23, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 162)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Preparedness and
Response Directorate, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
ACTION: 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 and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity
to comment on proposed revised information collection. In accordance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)),
this notice seeks comments concerning eligibility into The Executive
Fire Officer Program for senior level Firefighting Officers or
individuals who are responsible for a major functional area within a
fire service organization.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public Law 93-498, Fire Prevention and
Control Act of 1974, as amended (the Act), created the National Fire
Academy (NFA) to advance the professional development of fire service
personnel and allied professionals. The Act provides the conduct of
courses and programs of training and education, to train fire services
personnel with skills and knowledge that may be useful to advance their
ability to prevent and control fires, including tactics and command of
firefighting for fire chiefs, commanders, and administration and
management of fire services.
Collection of Information
Title: National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program
Application Form.
Type of Information Collection: Revision.
OMB Number: 1660-0021.
Form Numbers: FEMA Forms 95-22, Application for Admission, 75-5,
General Admissions Application and 75-5 automated.
Abstract: The United States Fire Administration, National Fire
Academy has an Executive Fire Officer Program to which senior level
fire officers (such as Fire Department Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs, or
individuals who are responsible for a major functional area within a
fire service organization) may apply. Applicants must complete FEMA
Form 95-22, National Fire Academy--Executive Fire Officer Program
Application for Admission in conjunction with FEMA Form 75-5, General
Admissions Application (which is already under OMB approval number
1660-0007). In addition, the following information should also be
submitted:
A letter from the applicant requesting admission to the
program and specifying the applicant's qualifications; commitment to
complete the entire program, including the applied research; and the
applicant's perceived expectation(s) of the program.
A resume.
A letter of recommendation and support from the
applicant's immediate supervisor indicating the organization's
commitment to allow the applicant to complete the required courses and
research.
A photocopy of the applicant's terminal academic diploma
or transcript.
An organizational chart that depicts the applicant's
position.
FEMA uses the application forms and supporting documentation to
effectively screen and select applicants for the program.
Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:
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No. of Annual burden
FEMA forms respondents Frequency of Hours per hours (A x B x
(A) response (B) response (C) C)
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75-5............................................ 100 1 \1\ 9 15
75-5 automated.................................. 200 1 \1\ 10 33
95-22........................................... 300 1 \2\ 1 300
Gathering additional items...................... 300 1 \2\ 1 300
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Total....................................... .............. .............. .............. 648
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\1\ Minutes.
\2\ Hours.
Estimated Cost: There are no startup or operational/maintenance
costs to respondents since there is no reporting or record keeping
requirements associated with this information collection. The only cost
to respondents is the one incurred as a direct result of the burden
hours.
Comments: Written 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. Comments should be received within 60 days of
the date of this notice.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons should submit written comments to Muriel
B. Anderson, Chief, Records Management Section, Information Resources
Management Branch, Information Technology Services Division, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Preparedness and Response
Directorate, Department of Homeland Security, 500 C Street, SW., Room
316, Washington, DC 20472.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Charles Burkell, Training
Specialist, at (301) 447-1072 for additional information. You may
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contact Ms. Anderson for copies of the proposed collection of
information at facsimile number (202) 646-3347 or email address:
FEMA-Information-Collections@dhs.gov.
Dated: August 13, 2004.
Deborah Moradi,
Acting Branch Chief, Information Resources Management Branch,
Information Technology Services Division.
[FR Doc. 04-19204 Filed 8-20-04; 8:45 am]
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