[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 41 (Friday, February 29, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11135-11136]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-3908]
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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; revision of a
currently approved collection, OMB No. 1660-0062.
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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 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 revised information collection. In accordance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments
concerning State Hazard Mitigation Plan requirements to support State
administration of FEMA Mitigation grant programs.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On February 26, 2002, FEMA published an
interim rule at 67 FR 884 implementing section 322 of the Robert T.
Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act),
42 U.S.C. 5165, enacted under section 104 of the Disaster Mitigation
Act of 2000, 42 U.S.C. 5121 note, to provide new and revitalized
approaches to mitigation planning. The Stafford Act provides a
framework for linking pre-and-post-disaster mitigation planning and
initiatives with public and private interests to ensure an integrated,
comprehensive approach to disaster loss reduction. Pursuant to 44 CFR
part 201, the mitigation planning requirements require State, local and
Indian tribal governments to identify the natural hazards that impact
them, to identify actions and activities to reduce any losses from
hazards, and to establish a coordinated process to implement the plan,
taking advantage of a wide-range of resources.
Collection of Information
Title: State/Local/Tribal Hazard Mitigation Plans--Section 322 of
the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000.
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved
collection.
OMB Number: 1660-0062.
Form Numbers: None.
Abstract: The purpose of State Hazard Mitigation Plan requirements
is to support State administration of FEMA Mitigation grant programs,
and contemplate a significant State commitment to mitigation
activities, comprehensive State mitigation planning, and strong program
management. Implementation of plans, pre-identified cost-effective
mitigation measures will streamline the disaster recovery process.
Mitigation plans are the demonstration of the goals, priorities to
reduce risks from natural hazards.
Affected Public: State, local or tribal governments, and
Individuals or households.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 768,320.
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Annual Burden Hours
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Project/activity (survey, Number of Frequency of Burden hours Annual Total annual
form(s), focus group, etc.) respondents responses per response responses burden hours
(A) (B) (C) (AxB) (AxBxC)
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New Plan Development (Local and 56 5 2080 280 582,400
Tribal Mitigation Included)....
Mitigation Plan Updates (Local 56 10 320 560 179,200
and Tribal Included)...........
Mitigation Plans Review by 56 15 8 840 6,720
States (Local and Tribal
Included)......................
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Total....................... 56 .............. 2,408 1,680 768,320
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Estimated Cost: The total burden hour costs to respondents using
the wage rate categories of Urban and Regional Planners for this
information collection is estimated to be $21,282,464 annually. The
total annual cost to the Federal Government for staff review and
approval of State Hazard Mitigation Plans is estimated to be $226,447
annually.
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 and Privacy, Office of Management
Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of
Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. E8-3908 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am]
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