[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 2 (Tuesday, January 5, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 513]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-119]



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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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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 the proposed information collection. In accordance with 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), this 
notice seeks comments concerning the collection of information from 
private insurance companies that apply for participation in the Write 
Your Own (WYO) program.

Supplementary Information. The WYO was established in response to the 
increase in losses and escalating costs of natural disasters to 
American taxpayers. The Federal Insurance Administration (FIA) and 
private insurance companies participate in a joint venture to market 
and service flood insurance under the names of the private insurance 
companies. FIA may enter into an agreement with private insurance 
companies, whereby the companies may offer flood insurance coverage to 
eligible property owners. FIA requires a one-time submission of 
information to determine a company's qualification, as set for in 44 
CFR Part 62, subpart 62.24. FIA requires the information to determine 
whether an applicant for entry or reentry has the ability to process 
flood insurance and meet the reporting requirements of the WYO 
Financial Control Plan.

Collection of Information

    Title: Write Your Own Program (WYO) Company Participation Criteria; 
New Applicants.
    Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement, with change, of a 
previously approved collection for which approval has expired.
    OMB Number: 3067-0259.
    Form Numbers: None.
    Abstract: Under the Write Your Own Program, private sector 
insurance companies may offer flood insurance to eligible property 
owners. The Federal Government is a guarantor of flood insurance 
coverage for WYO Companies, issued under the WYO arrangement. To 
determine eligibility for participation in the WYO, the National Flood 
Insurance Program (NFIP) is requiring a one-time submission 
demonstrating their qualification for participation from each new 
company seeking entry into the Program.
    Affected Public: Business or other for profit.
    Number of Responses: 5.
    Hour Burden Per Response: 7.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 35.

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 within 60 days from the date notice is 
published in the Federal Register.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons should submit written comments to Muriel 
B. Anderson, FEMA Information Collections Officer, Federal Emergency 
Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW, Room 316, Washington, DC 20472. 
Telephone number (202) 646-2625. FAX number (202) 646-3524 or email 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edward T. Pasterick, Chief, Financial 
Division, (202)646-3443 for additional information. Contact Ms. 
Anderson at (202) 646-2625 for copies of the proposed collection of 
information.

    Dated: December 23, 1998.
Reginald Trujillo,
Director, Program Services Division, Operations Support Directorate.
[FR Doc. 99-119 Filed 1-4-99; 8:45 am]
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