[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 41 (Friday, February 29, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11128-11134]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-3905]
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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; 60-day notice and request for comments; Extension of a
currently approved collection 1660-0025, Standard Forms: SF-LLL, SF-
424, SF-270, FEMA Forms: 20-10, 20-15, 20-16A,B,C, 20-17, 20-18, 20-19,
20-20, and 76-10A.
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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
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information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning the forms used to
collect financial, programmatic and administrative information from
States and local governments pertaining to grant and cooperative
agreement.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This information is provided in accordance
with the requirements in 44 CFR part 13, Uniform Administrative
Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local
Government (subpart B 13.10, and subpart C 13.32, 13.33, 13.40, 13.41,
and subpart D 13.50). This is FEMA implementation of the Common Rule
for grants.
Collection of Information
Title: FEMA Grant Administration Forms.
Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently approved
collection.
OMB Number: 1660-0025.
Form Numbers: SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance, FEMA Form
20-20, Budget Information, FEMA Form 20-15, Budget Information--
Construction, FEMA Form 20-16,A,B,C, Summary Sheet for Assurances and
Certifications, SF LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, FEMA Form
76-10A, Obligating Document for Award/Amendment, FEMA Form 20-10,
Financial Status Report and Performance Reports, FEMA Form 20-17,
Outlay Report and Request for Reimbursement for Construction Program,
FEMA Form 20-18, Report of Government Property, FEMA Form 20-19,
Reconciliation of Grants and Cooperative Agreements, and SF 270 Request
for Advance or Reimbursement.
Abstract: This collection of information focuses on the
standardization and consistent use of standard and FEMA forms
associated with grantees requests for disaster and non-disaster Federal
assistance, submission of financial and administrative reporting and
record keeping. The use of the forms will minimize burden on the
respondent and enable FEMA to continue to improve in its grants
administration practices. The forms are used to administer the
following FEMA grant programs.
National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System--To develop
an immediately deployable, national response capability to locate and
extricate, and medically stabilize victims of structural collapse
during a disaster, while simultaneously enhancing the US&R response
capabilities of State and local governments.
Community Assistance Program-State Support Services Element (CAP-
SSSE)--To ensure that communities participating in the National Flood
Insurance Program (NFIP) are achieving flood loss reduction measures
consistent with program direction. The CAP-SSSE is intended to
identify, prevent and resolve floodplain management issues in
participating communities before they develop into problems requiring
enforcement action.
Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP)--To
enhance emergency preparedness capabilities of the States and local
communities at each of the eight chemical agent stockpile storage
facilities. The purpose of the program is to assist States and local
communities in efforts to improve their capacity to plan for and
respond to accidents associated with the storage and ultimate disposal
of chemical warfare materials.
National Dam Safety Program (NDSP)--To encourage the establishment
and maintenance of effective State programs intended to ensure dam
safety, to protect human life and property, and to improve State dam
safety programs.
Interoperable Communications Equipment (ICE)--To provide funding to
jurisdictions across the nation for demonstration projects on uses of
equipment and technologies to increase communications interoperability
among the fire service, law enforcement, and emergency medical service
communities. These projects will illustrate and encourage the
acceptance of new technologies and operating methods to assist
communities in achieving interoperability.
Earthquake Consortium (EqC)--To operate a program of grants and
assistance to enable States to develop mitigation, preparedness and
response plans prepare inventories and conduct seismic safety
inspection of critical structures and lifelines, update building and
zoning codes and ordinances to enhance seismic safety, increase
earthquake awareness and education, and encourage the development of
multi-State groups for such purposes.
Disaster Donations Management Program (AIDMATRRIX)--To distribute
technology solutions to State and local government and voluntary
agencies throughout the country prior, to a major event, through the
Aidmatrix Foundation/FEMA partnership. This will allow end-users to
incorporate technology solutions into their planning, increasing their
capacity to respond quickly and effectively once a disaster occurs.
Alternative Housing Pilot Program (AHPP)--Evaluate the efficacy of
non-traditional short and intermediate-term housing alternatives for
potential future use in a catastrophic disaster environment. Identify,
develop and evaluate alternatives to and alternative forms of FEMA
Disaster Housing to assist victims of the 2005 hurricanes in the Gulf
Coast.
Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP)--To increase local involvement
in, and ownership of, the development and maintenance of flood hazard
maps produced for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Map Modernization Management Support (MMMS)--To increase local
involvement in, and ownership of, management of the development and
maintenance of flood hazard maps produced for the National Flood
Insurance
New Repetitive Flood Claims (RFC)--The Repetitive Flood Claims
(RFC) Program was authorized in 2004 under Public Law 108-264, funds
were not appropriated until FY 2006. The RFC program is authorized
under the NFIA to award grants for actions that reduce flood damages to
individual properties for which one or more claim payments for losses
have been made. FEMA is not required to publish regulations; however,
FEMA will provide notice to eligible applicants, post notice on OMB's
Grants.gov Web site, and post the RFC program guidance on its Web site
at http://www.fema.gov.
Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)--To assist States and communities
in implementing measures to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of
flood damage to buildings, manufactured homes, and other structures
insurable under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM)--To provide States and communities
with a much needed source of pre-disaster mitigation funding for cost-
effective hazard mitigation activities that are part of a comprehensive
mitigation program, and that reduce injuries, loss of life, and damage
and destruction of property. Competitive grants are part of this
program including grants to universities.
Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)--To provide direct
assistance, on a competitive basis, to fire departments of a State or
tribal nation for the purpose of protecting the health and safety of
the public and firefighting personnel against fire and fire-related
hazards.
Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER)--To
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increase the number of firefighters in local communities and to help
them meet industry minimum standards and attain 24/7 staffing for
adequate protection against fire and fire-related hazards, and fulfill
related roles associated with fire departments.
Disaster Programs
Public Assistance Grants (PA)--To provide supplemental assistance
to States, local governments, and political subdivisions to the State,
Indian Tribes, Alaskan Native Villages, and certain nonprofit
organizations in alleviating suffering and hardship resulting from
major disasters or emergencies declared by the President.
Crisis Counseling (SCC)--To provide immediate crisis counseling
services, when required, to victims of a major Federally-declared
disaster for the purpose of relieving mental health problems caused or
aggravated by a major disaster or its aftermath.
Presidential Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and
Households--Other Needs (ONA)--To provide assistance to individuals and
households affected by a disaster or emergency declared by the
President, and enable them to address necessary expenses and serious
needs, which cannot be met through other forms of disaster assistance
or through other means such as insurance.
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)--To provide States and local
governments' financial assistance to implement measures that will
permanently reduce or eliminate future damages and losses from natural
hazards through safer building practices and improving existing
structures and supporting infrastructure.
Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAGP)--To provide grants to
States, Indian tribal government and local governments for the
mitigation, management and control of any fire burning on publicly
(nonfederal) or privately owned forest or grassland that threatens such
destruction as would constitute a major disaster.
Affected Public: State, local, and tribal government.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours
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Number of
Data collections activity/ respondents Frequency of Hour burden Annual Total annual
instruments per form responses per response responses burden hours
(A) (B) (C) (D = A x B) (C x D)
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Disaster Programs
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PA:
SF 424...................... 56 1 1 56 56
FF 20-20.................... 56 1 9.7 56 543
FF 20-16, A, B, C........... 56 1 1.7 56 95
FF 20-10.................... 56 4 1 224 224
SF-LLL...................... 56 1 0.167 56 9
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Sub-total Annual .............. .............. .............. 448 928
Responses & Burden
Hours..................
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Number of disasters grant .............. .............. .............. 57 57
applies to.................
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Total PA................ .............. .............. .............. 25536 52882
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SCC:
SF 424...................... 17 1 1 17 17
FF 20-20.................... 17 1 9.7 17 165
FF 20-16, A, B, C........... 17 1 1.7 17 29
FF 20-10 (SF 269)........... 17 4 1 68 68
SF-LLL...................... 17 1 0.167 17 3
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Sub-total Annual .............. .............. .............. 136 282
Responses & Burden
Hours..................
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Number of disasters grant .............. .............. .............. 57 57
applies to.................
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Total SCC............... .............. .............. .............. 7752 16053
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ONA:
SF 424...................... 40 1 1 40 40
FF 20-20.................... 40 1 9.7 40 388
FF 20-16, A, B, C........... 40 1 1.7 40 68
FF 20-10.................... 40 4 1 160 160
SF-LLL...................... 40 1 0.167 40 7
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Sub-total Annual .............. .............. .............. 320 663
Responses & Burden
Hours..................
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Number of disasters grant .............. .............. .............. 57 57
applies to.................
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Total ONA............... .............. .............. .............. 18240 37773
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HMGP:
SF 424...................... 52 1 1 52 52
FF 20-20.................... 52 15 9.7 780 7566
FF 20-16, A, B, C........... 52 1 1.7 52 88
FF 20-10.................... 52 4 1 208 208
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FF 20-17.................... 52 15 17.2 780 13416
FF 20-18.................... 52 6 4.2 312 1310
FF 20-19.................... 52 6 0.084 312 26
SF LLL...................... 52 1 0.167 52 9
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Sub-total Annual .............. .............. .............. 2548 22676
Responses & Burden
Hours..................
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Number of disasters grant .............. .............. .............. 57 57
applies to.................
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Total HMGP.............. .............. .............. .............. 145236 1292514
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FMAGP:
SF 424...................... 12 4 1 48 48
FF 20-20.................... 36 4 9.7 144 1397
FF 20-16, A, B, C........... 36 4 1.7 144 245
FF 20-15.................... 36 4 17.2 144 2477
FF 20-10.................... 12 4 1 48 48
FF 20-18.................... 36 4 4.2 144 605
FF 20-19.................... 36 4 0.084 144 12
SF-LLL...................... 36 4 0.167 144 24
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Sub-total Annual .............. .............. .............. 960 4855
Responses & Burden
Hours..................
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Number of disasters grant .............. .............. .............. 94 94
applies to.................
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Total FMGP.............. .............. .............. .............. 90,240 456,402
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Total of Annual .............. .............. .............. 287004 1855625
Responses and Burden
Hours for Disaster-
Related Programs.......
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Non-Disaster Programs
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US&R:
SF 424...................... 28 1 1 28 28
FF 20-20.................... 28 1 9.7 28 272
FF 20-16, A, B, C........... 28 1 1.7 28 48
FF 76-10A................... 28 1 1.2 28 34
FF 20-10.................... 28 2 1 56 56
SF 270...................... 28 1 1 28 28
SF LLL...................... 28 1 0.167 28 5
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Total US&R.............. .............. .............. .............. 224 469
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CAP-SSSE:
SF 424...................... 56 1 1 56 56
FF 20-20.................... 56 1 9.7 56 543
FF 20-15.................... 56 1 17.2 56 963
FF 20-16, A, B, C........... 56 1 1.7 56 95
FF 76-10A................... 56 1 1.2 56 67
FF 20-10.................... 56 2 1 112 112
FF 20-18.................... 56 1 4.2 56 235
FF 20-19.................... 56 1 0.084 56 5
SF LLL...................... 56 1 0.167 56 9
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Total CAP-SSSE.......... .............. .............. .............. 560 2086
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CSEPP:
SF 424...................... 10 1 1 10 10
FF 20-20.................... 10 1 9.7 10 97
FF 20-10.................... 10 4 1 40 40
FF 20-16, A, B, C........... 10 1 1.7 10 17
FF 76-10A................... 10 1 1.2 10 12
FF 20-18.................... 10 1 4.2 10 42
FF 20-19.................... 10 1 0.084 10 1
SF LLL...................... 10 1 0.167 10 2
Total CSEPP............. .............. .............. .............. 110 221
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NDSP:
SF 424...................... 51 1 1 51 51
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FF 20-20.................... 51 1 9.7 51 495
FF 20-16, A, B, C........... 51 1 1.7 51 87
FF 76-10A................... 51 1 1.2 51 61
FF 20-10.................... 51 4 1 204 204
SF 270...................... 51 1 1 51 51
SF LLL...................... 51 1 0.167 51 9
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Total NDSP.............. .............. .............. .............. 510 957
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ICE:
FF 20-10.................... 17 4 1 68 68
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ICE..................... .............. .............. .............. 68 68
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EqC:
FF 20-10.................... 3 2 1 6 6
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Total EqC............... .............. .............. .............. 6 6
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AIDMATRIX:
SF 424...................... 1 1 1 1 1
FF 20-20.................... 1 1 9.7 1 10
FF 20-10.................... 1 4 1 4 4
FF 20-16 A, B, C............ 1 1 1.7 1 2
SF LLL...................... 1 1 0.167 1 0
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Total AIDMATRIX......... .............. .............. .............. 8 17
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AHPP:
SF 424...................... 4 1 1 4 4
FF 20-20.................... 4 1 9.7 4 39
FF 20-10.................... 4 4 1 16 16
FF 20-16, A, B, C........... 4 1 1.7 4 7
SF LLL...................... 4 1 0.167 4 1
Total AHPP.............. .............. .............. .............. 32 66
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CTP:
SF 424...................... 20 1 1 20 20
FF 20-20.................... 20 1 9.7 20 194
FF 20-15.................... 20 1 17.2 20 344
FF 20-16, A, B, C........... 20 1 1.7 20 34
FF 20-10.................... 20 4 1 80 80
SF LLL...................... 20 1 0.167 20 3
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Total CTP............... .............. .............. .............. 180 675
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MMMS:
SF 424...................... 20 1 1 20 20
FF 20-20.................... 20 1 9.7 20 194
FF 20-15.................... 20 1 17.2 20 344
FF 20-16, A, B, C........... 20 1 1.7 20 34
FF 20-10.................... 20 2 1 40 40
SF LLL...................... 20 1 0.167 20 3
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Total MMMS.............. .............. .............. .............. 140 635
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RFC:
SF 424...................... 56 1 1 56 56
FF 20-20.................... 56 1 9.7 56 543
FF 76-10A................... 56 1 1.2 56 67
FF 20-16, A, B, C........... 56 1 1.7 56 95
FF 20-10.................... 56 4 1 224 224
FF 20-18.................... 56 1 4.2 56 235
FF-20-19.................... 56 1 0.084 56 5
SF LLL...................... 56 1 0.167 56 9
Total RFC............... .............. .............. .............. 616 1235
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FMA:
SF 424...................... 56 3 1 168 168
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FF 20-20.................... 56 3 9.7 168 1630
FF 20-16, A, B, C........... 56 1 1.7 56 95
FF 76-10A................... 56 3 1.2 168 202
FF 20-10.................... 56 4 1 224 224
FF 20-18.................... 56 1 4.2 56 235
FF 20-19.................... 56 1 0.084 56 5
SF LLL...................... 56 1 0.167 56 9
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Total FMA............... .............. .............. .............. 952 2568
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PDM:
SF 424...................... 56 2 1 112 112
FF 20-15.................... 56 1 17.2 56 963
FF 20-20.................... 56 2 9.7 112 1086
FF 76-10A................... 56 2 1.2 112 134
FF 20-16, A, B, C........... 56 2 1.7 112 190
FF 20-10.................... 56 8 1 448 448
FF 20-17.................... 56 20 17.2 1120 19264
FF 20-18.................... 56 2 4.2 112 470
FF 20-19.................... 56 2 0.084 112 9
SF LLL...................... 56 2 0.167 112 19
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Total PDM............... .............. .............. .............. 2408 22697
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*AFG:
SF 424*..................... 4948 1 1 4948 4948
FF 20-20.................... 4948 2 9.7 9896 95991
FF 76-10A................... 4948 2 1.2 9896 11875
FF 20-16, A, B, C........... 4948 1 1.7 4948 8412
FF 20-10.................... 4948 2 1 9896 9896
FF 20-17.................... 4948 1 17.2 4948 85106
FF 20-18.................... 4948 1 4.2 4948 20782
FF 20-19.................... 4948 1 0.084 4948 416
SF LLL...................... 4948 1 0.167 4948 826
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Total AFG............... .............. .............. .............. 59376 238251
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*FP&S:
SF 424...................... 218 1 1 218 218
FF 20-20.................... 218 2 9.7 436 4229
FF 76-10A................... 218 2 1.2 436 523
FF 20-16, A, B, C........... 218 1 1.7 218 371
FF 20-10.................... 218 4 1 872 872
FF 20-17.................... 218 1 17.2 218 3750
FF 20-18.................... 218 1 4.2 218 916
FF 20-19.................... 218 1 0.084 218 18
SF LLL...................... 218 1 0.167 218 36
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Total FP&S.............. .............. .............. .............. 3052 10933
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*SAFER:
SF 424...................... 262 1 1 262 262
FF 20-20.................... 262 2 9.7 524 5083
FF 76-10A................... 262 2 1.2 524 629
FF 20-16, A, B, C........... 262 1 1.7 262 445
FF 20-10.................... 262 4 1 1048 1048
FF 20-17.................... 262 1 17.2 262 4506
FF 20-18.................... 262 1 4.2 262 1100
FF 20-19.................... 262 1 0.084 262 22
SF LLL...................... 262 1 0.167 262 44
Total SAFER............. .............. .............. .............. 3668 13140
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SRL:
SF 424...................... 56 1 1 56 56
FF 20-20.................... 56 1 9.7 56 543
FF 76-10A................... 56 1 1.2 56 67
FF 20-16, A, B, C........... 56 1 1.7 56 95
FF 20-10.................... 56 4 1 224 224
FF 20-18.................... 56 1 4.2 56 235
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FF-20-19.................... 56 1 0.084 56 5
SF LLL...................... 56 1 0.167 56 9
Total SRL............... .............. .............. .............. 616 1235
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Total of Annual .............. .............. .............. 72,877 295,261
Responses and Burden
Hours for Non-Disaster
Programs...............
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Total of Annual .............. .............. .............. 359881 2150885
Responses and Burden
Hours for Disaster and
Non-Disaster Programs..
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Estimated Cost: The annualized hour burden cost to respondents is
estimated to be $57,365,765. This estimate is based on the hourly wage
rate for State Representative and Fire Department Chiefs completing and
submitting the FEMA Grant Administration forms to FEMA for review and
approval.
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 April
29, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons should submit written comments to Office
of Management, Records Management Division, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, Mail Drop
Room 301, 1800 S. Bell Street, Arlington, VA 22202.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Cecelia Rosenberg, Section
Chief, Mitigation Directorate, (202) 646-3321 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: [email protected].
Dated: February 13, 2008.
John A. Sharetts-Sullivan,
Director, Records Management Division, Office of Management, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. E8-3905 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am]
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