[Federal Register: December 4, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 232)]
[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, DHS.
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 revision of a currently approved information
collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
this notice seeks comments concerning Disaster Assistance Registration
applications.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act (the Stafford Act), Public Law 93-288, as
amended, is the legal basis for the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) to provide financial assistance and services to individuals who
apply for disaster assistance benefits in the event of a major
disaster. 44 CFR, Subpart D, Federal Assistance to Individuals and
Households, section 206.110 et seq., implements the policy and
procedures set forth in section 408 of the Stafford Act, 42 U.S.C.
5174, as amended by the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. This program
provides financial assistance and, if necessary, direct assistance to
eligible individuals and households who, as a direct result of a major
disaster or emergency, have uninsured or under-insured, necessary
expenses and serious needs and are unable to meet such expenses or
needs through other means.
Collection of Information
Title: Disaster Assistance Registration.
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved
collection.
OMB Number: 1660-0002.
Form Numbers: FEMA Forms 90-69 (English) and 90-69A (Spanish),
Application/Registration for Disaster Assistance, FEMA Forms 90-69B
(English) and 90-69(C) Spanish, Declaration and Release.
Abstract: After a major disaster or emergency is declared by the
President, a Tele-Registration 800 number is
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published for individuals, to call so that they may apply for emergency
assistance. FEMA service representatives will interview applicants over
the telephone using an Intranet script, and record applicants'
information directly into the electronic copy of FEMA Forms 90-69
(English) and 90-69A (Spanish) Application/ Registration for Disaster
Assistance in the National Emergency Management Information System
(NEMIS) computer system. In rare circumstances, when the system is not
accessible, or when phone lines are down, FEMA representatives will
record information using the paper versions of FEMA Forms 90-69
(English) and 90-69A (Spanish) Application/Registration for Disaster
Assistance. The paper versions of these forms are entered into NEMIS by
FEMA representatives.
In order to be eligible to receive FEMA Disaster Assistance, a
member of the household must be a citizen, non-citizen national, or
qualified alien of the United States. FEMA Forms 90-69B (English) and
90-69C (Spanish), Declaration and Release form is used to certify
respondents' information and eligibility, after the application
process. FEMA Forms 90-69B and 90-69C further informs the respondent of
the Privacy Act and Paperwork Burden Disclosure Notice. Once applicants
have completed the Declaration and Release form FEMA will notify
contract firms for inspection of damaged properties.
Affected Public: Individuals and Households.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:
Annual Burden Hours
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Frequency
Project/activity (survey, No. of of Burden hours per Annual Total annual
form(s), focus group, etc.) respondents responses respondent responses burden hours
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(A) (B) (C)............... (AxB) (AxBxC)
Tele-Registration Application 1,151,255 1 18 min............ 1,151,255 345,377
Registration for Disaster
Assistance (English and Spanish).
Internet Application Registration 515,487 1 18 min............ 515,487 154,646
for Disaster Assistance (English
and Spanish).
Paper version of FEMA Form 90-69 51,549 1 18 min............ 51,549 15,465
and 90-69A (English and Spanish).
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TOTAL........................ 1,718,291 ......... 18 minutes........ 1,718,291 515,488
FEMA Form 90-69B and 90-69C, 1,099,706 1 2 min............. 1,099,706 36,657
Declaration and Release (English
and Spanish).
Receipt for Government Property 17,183 1 20 min............ 17,183 5,728
(Temporary Housing Unit)
(English and Spanish).
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.............. ......... .................. .............. 557,873
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Estimated Cost: It is estimated that the annualized cost to
respondents for the hour burdens will be approximately $10,543,799 for
completing the Disaster Assistance Registration applications for this
collection of information. Respondents are individuals and families.
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 must be submitted on or before
February 2, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons should submit written comments to Chief,
Records Management and Privacy, Information Resources Management
Branch, Information Technology Services Division, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Room 316, Washington, DC 20472.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact George Fraley, Processing
Service Analyst, Recovery Division, (301) 891-8696 for additional
information. You may contact the Records Management Branch for copies
of the proposed collection of information at facsimile number (202)
646-3347 or e-mail address: FEMA-Information-Collections@dhs.gov.
Dated: November 28, 2006.
John A. Sharetts-Sullivan,
Chief, Records Management and Privacy, Information Resources Management
Branch, Information Technology Services Division, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. E6-20415 Filed 12-1-06; 8:45 am]
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