[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 66 (Monday, April 7, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 16575] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-8810] [[Page 16575]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 concerning National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program Application for Admission. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public Law 93-498, Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, as amended created the National Fire Academy (NFA) to advance the professional development of fire service personnel and allied professionals. The act provides for, among other things, the conduct of courses and programs of training and education to train fire service personnel in such skills and knowledge as may be useful to advance their ability to prevent and control fires including tactics and command of firefighting for fire chiefs and commanders and administration and management of fire services. Collection of Information Title: National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program Application for Admission. Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently approved collection. OMB Number: 3067-0194. Form Numbers: FEMA Form 95-22, National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program Application for Admission. Abstract: FEMA Form 95-22, National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program Application for Admission, is used by senior level executive fire officers to apply to the Executive Fire Officer Program. FEMA uses the application form to select the best qualified applicants for admission to the program. Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Government. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 300. Number of Responses: 300. Time Per Response: 1 hour. Estimated Cost: $9,985.00. 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 by June 6, 1997. ADDRESSES: 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 Charles J. Burkell, Program Chair for Executive Development, United States Fire Administration, National Fire Academy, at (301) 447-1072 for additional information. Contact Ms. Anderson at (202) 646-2625 for copies of the proposed collection of information. Dated: March 27, 1997. Reginald Trujillo, Director, Program Services Division, Operations Support Directorate. [FR Doc. 97-8810 Filed 4-4-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6718-01-P