[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 117 (Friday, June 18, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 32873]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-15555]


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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 proposed continuing information collections. In 
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(2)(A)), this notice seeks comments concerning FEMA Form 85-3, 
National Defense Executive Reserve Personal Qualifications Statement. 
The form is used by Federal departments and agencies to recruit members 
for the National Defense Executive Reserve (NDER) program.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. The NDER program was established by the 
Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended. Under Executive Order 
12919, National Defense Industrial Resources Preparedness, June 3, 
1994, Part VI, Section 601, the Director of the Federal Emergency 
Management Agency coordinates the NDER program activities of 
departments and agencies that have NDER units. The NDER is composed of 
persons of recognized expertise from industry, organized labor, 
professional groups, and academia to serve in executive positions in 
the Federal Government during the event of an national emergency. FEMA 
may activate an NDER unit in whole or in part, upon the written 
determination that an national emergency affecting the national 
security or defense preparedness of the United States exists, and that 
the activation of the units is necessary to carry out the emergency 
program functions of departments or agencies.
    Collection of Information
    Title: The National Defense Executive Reserve Personal 
Qualifications Statement.
    Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved 
collection.
    OMB Number: 3067-0001.
    Form Numbers: FEMA Form 85-3, National Defense Executive Reserve 
Personal Qualification Statement.
    Abstract: The NDER is a Federal government program coordinated by 
FEMA. To become a member of the NDER, individuals with the requisite 
qualifications must complete an FEMA Form 85-3, National Defense 
Executive Reserve Personal Qualification Statement. FEMA Form 85-3 is 
an application form that is used by Federal departments and agencies to 
fill NDER vacancies and to ensure that individuals are qualified to 
perform in the assigned emergency positions. FEMA reviews the 
application forms to ensure that the candidate meets all basic 
membership qualifications for the Executive Reservist; ensures that 
applicants are not already serving in a Federal department or agency 
sponsored unit; and in some cases, determines the Federal department or 
agency best suited for the applicant.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 25 hours.
    Estimated Cost: None.
    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 of 
the date of this notice.

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 e:mail 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Margaret B. Roberts, Program 
Manager, Preparedness, Training and Exercises Directorate, (202) 646-
3564 for additional information. Contact Ms. Anderson at (202) 646-2625 
for copies of the proposed collection of information.

    Dated: June 7, 1999.
Reginald Trujillo,
Director, Program Services Division, Operations Support Directorate.
[FR Doc. 99-15555 Filed 6-17-99; 8:45 am]
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