[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 112 (Monday, June 11, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 31238]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-14573]


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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY


Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: FEMA gives notice that the extension period for the New Mexico 
regular Crisis counseling program for disaster survivors of the Cerro 
Grande Fires is extended from 90 days to 180 days. The severity of 
emotional trauma resulting from the fires warrants an extension of six 
months.

EFFECTIVE DATE: September 15, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron Goins, Human Services Division, 
Response and Recovery Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-3997.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency 
(FEMA) is charged with coordinating Federal disaster assistance under 
the provisions of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency 
Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5206 (the Act) when the President has 
declared a major disaster. FEMA provided funding for a regular crisis 
counseling program to help those suffering the trauma resulting from 
the Cerro Grande Fires.
    FEMA received a request from the State of New Mexico to extend the 
otherwise applicable time limitations authorized by Section 416 of the 
Act, so that the State can provide additional mental health services 
that are critically needed for citizens during the recovery operation 
and to complete the necessary reporting requirements to finalize the 
program. The extent of the emotional impact is of such magnitude that 
continuation of disaster mental health counseling beyond the normal 
crisis counseling time period is necessary.
    The Director, Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), as the 
delegate to FEMA for the Secretary, Department of Health and Human 
Services, helps FEMA implement crisis counseling training and 
assistance. FEMA believes there was a well-established need for 
continuation of the regular crisis counseling program beyond a 90-day 
extension. Based upon the sound CMHS recommendation, FEMA has approved 
a 180-day extension to the time period for the New Mexico regular 
crisis counseling program.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance N. 83.516, Disaster 
Assistance)

    Dated: June 4, 2001.
Lacy E. Suiter,
Executive Associate Director.
[FR Doc. 01-14573 Filed 6-8-01; 8:45 am]
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