[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 66 (Monday, April 7, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 16578]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-8811]



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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY


Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has submitted 
an emergency processing collection of information to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). OMB approval 
has been requested by April 4, 1997.
    A subsequent clearance package will be submitted to OMB for long-
term approval of the collection. To facilitate the timely processing of 
the both the emergency processing request and the subsequent request, 
FEMA invites comments on the proposed collection of information.

Collection of Information

    Title: Flood Mitigation Assistance--Flood Mitigation Plan.
    Type of Review: New.
    Abstract: FEMA interim final rule, 44 CFR Part 78, requires States 
and communities to develop Flood Mitigation Plans to articulate a 
comprehensive strategy for implementing technically feasible flood 
mitigation activities for the area affected by the plan. At a minimum, 
the plan includes: A description of the planning process and public 
involvement, including workshops, public meetings, or public hearings; 
a description of the existing flood hazard and identification of the 
flood risk, including estimates of the number and type of structures at 
risk, repetitive loss properties, and the extent of flood depth and 
damage potential; the applicant's floodplain management goals for the 
area covered by the plan; identification and evaluation of cost-
effective and technically feasible mitigation actions considered; and 
the strategy for reducing flood risks and continued compliance with the 
National Flood Insurance Program and procedures for ensuring 
implementation, reviewing program, and recommending revisions to the 
plan.
    When States or communities have plans already in place that meets 
the above minimum requirements, such plans may be used. Examples of 
such plans include those credited through the Community Rating System 
or those prepared to meet the requirements of section 409 of the Robert 
T. Stafford Act (42 U.S.C. 5176).
    Affected Public: State, local or tribal governments.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 20,160.
    Number of Responses: 56.
    Estimated Hours Per Response: Plan development--480 hours; Plan 
update--240 hours.

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.

ADDRESSES: Direct comments on the request for emergency processing of 
the collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget, 
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, ATTN: Ms. Victoria 
Becker-Wassmer, Washington, DC 20503. Telephone Number (202) 395-5871.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies 
of the proposed collection of information, contact 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. Comments on the 
proposed collection of information may also be provided to FEMA at the 
above address. Comments should be received by June 6, 1997.

    Dated: March 28, 1997.
Thomas Behm,
Acting Director, Program Services Division, Operations Support 
Directorate.
[FR Doc. 97-8811 Filed 4-4-97; 8:45 am]
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