[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 66 (Monday, April 7, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 16570-16574] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-8809] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request ACTION: Notice and request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 comment on a proposed collection of information. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), this notice seeks comments on the National Fire Academy (NFA) Course Evaluation Form. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Fire Academy (NFA) is mandated under the Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-498) to provide training and education to the Nation's fire service and emergency service personnel. To maintain the quality of these programs, it is necessary to evaluate them on an ongoing basis. Collection of Information Title: National Fire Academy Course Evaluation Form. Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection. OMB Number: 3067-0234. Form Number: FEMA Form 95-20, National Fire Academy Course Evaluation Form. Abstract: FEMA uses the National Fire Academy Course Evaluation Form to evaluate on-campus courses delivered at the NFA facility, located in Emmitsburg, Maryland. It is also used to evaluate NFA regional courses, which are identical to the NFA resident courses, offered in selected regions to students unable to travel to the Emmitsburg campus for the resident offering of the course. The data provided by students evaluating an NFA course is used to determine the need for course improvements and the degree of student satisfaction with the course experience. Affected Public: Individuals. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,375. Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,500. Estimated Time Per Response: 15 minutes. Frequency of Response: The evaluation form is completed after the completion of a course. Estimated Cost: Costs to the respondents are minimal. All materials are provided: form, number 2 pencil, envelope, and videotaped instructions. 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 by June 6, 1997. ADDRESSEE: Interested persons should submit written comments to Muriel B. Anderson, FEMA Information Collections Officer, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW, Room 311, Washington, DC 20472. Telephone number (202) 646-2625. FAX number (202) 646-3524. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Polly Barnett-Birdsall, Instructional Systems Specialist, National Fire Academy, 301-447-1228 for additional information. Dated: March 28, 1997. Thomas Behm, Acting Director, Program Services Division, Operations Support Directorate. BILLING CODE 6718-01-P [[Page 16571]] Attachment [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN07AP97.000 [[Page 16572]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN07AP97.001 [[Page 16573]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN07AP97.002 [[Page 16574]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN07AP97.003 [FR Doc. 97-8809 Filed 4-4-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6718-01-C