[Federal Register: September 28, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 187)]
[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 a proposed continuing information collection. In
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A)), this notice seeks comments concerning the need to
conduct a continuous evaluation of emergency management training
programs as it relates to the knowledge and skills gained by
participants through the various courses.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 44 CFR part 360 implements the Emergency
Management Training Program, designed to increase States' emergency
management capabilities through training of personnel with
responsibilities over preparedness, response, and recovery from all
types of disasters. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act (Public Law 93-288) as amended, authorizes
training programs for emergency preparedness for State, local and
tribal government personnel. In response to the Government Performance
and Results Act (GPRA), the information obtained from the Emergency
Management Institute ``Follow-up Evaluation Survey,'' will be a follow-
up tool used to evaluate the knowledge and/or skills participants
obtained at EMI during training courses, and to improve Emergency
Management Institute courses. The information is critical to determine
if the Emergency Management Institute is meeting strategic goals and
objectives established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in
order to fulfill its mission.
Collection of Information
Title: Emergency Management Institute Follow-up Evaluation Survey.
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved
collection.
OMB Number: 1660-0044.
Form Numbers: 95-56.
Abstract: FEMA Form 95-56, is a self-assessment tool to identify
knowledge and skills gained by trainees in the various emergency
management-related courses taken. The information collected is used to:
(1) Document and measure the performance of the training program to
comply with mandates from the Government Performance and Results Act
(GPRA) and accountability reporting requirements, and (2) conduct
reviews of course contents and offerings by program officials in order
to make modifications to improve effectiveness and efficiency based on
survey results.
Affected Public: Federal, State, local or tribal government
officials.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 600 burden hours.
Annual Burden Hours
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Burden hours
Project/activity (survey, form(s), focus No. of Frequency of per Annual Total annual
group, etc.) respondents responses respondent responses burden hours
(A) (B) (C) (A x B) (A x B x C)
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FF 95-56................................ 2,200 \a\ 1 0.25 2,200 550
Pilot Test-e-mail....................... 100 1 0.50 100 50
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Total............................... 2,300 ............ ............ 2,300 600
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\a\ Frequency of response is dependent on how many courses the individual student takes.
Estimated Cost: The annualized cost estimate of this collection for
each individual participant is $8.00 per course evaluation and $16.00
for a one-time only participation in a pilot test of sending the
questionnaires via e-mail. Annualized cost for all respondents is
$5,200.00.
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, or e-mail address:
FEMA-Information-Collections@dhs.gov, or facsimile number (202) 646-3347.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Dennis Hickethier, Supervisory
Training Specialist, National Emergency Training Center, phone number
(301) 447-1148, for additional information. You may contact Ms.
Anderson for copies of the proposed collection of information at the
above e-mail address or facsimile number.
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Dated: September 20, 2004.
Edward W. Kernan,
Branch Chief, Information Resources Management Branch, Information
Technology Services Division.
[FR Doc. 04-21666 Filed 9-27-04; 8:45 am]
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