[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 58 (Tuesday, March 26, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13761-13762]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-7176]


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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, 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 [new, revised, or continuing--select one] 
information collections. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act 
of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), this notice seeks comments 
concerning the end-of-course evaluation form used for National Fire 
Academy field (off-campus) and State Weekend Program courses.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Fire Academy (NFA) is mandated 
under the Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, Public Law 93-498, 
to provide training and education to the Nation's fire and emergency 
response personnel. The programs offered by the Academy serve as models 
of excellence. To maintain the quality of these programs, it is 
necessary to evaluate them on an on-going basis. This National Fire 
Academy Course Evaluation Form is a key component for the measurement 
of quality assurance for NFA field (off-campus) and State Weekend 
Program courses. This form is used for courses delivered both
on-campus and throughout the Nation.

Collection of Information

    Title: National Fire Academy Course Evaluation Form.
    Type of Information Collection: Extension of existing approved 
collection.
    OMB Number: 3067-0233.
    Form Numbers: FEMA Form 95-45.
    Abstract: This National Fire Academy Course Evaluation Form is used 
in all field two-day (off-campus) and State Weekend Program courses. 
The form is primarily used to assess the effectiveness of the course 
materials and instructor delivery. The demographic information is used 
in developing needs assessments for future course development/revision 
efforts.
    Affected Public: Individuals.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6250.

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                                           Number of         Frequency of        Hours per        Annual burden
              FEMA forms                  respondents          response           response            hours
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                                                    (A)                (B)                  (C)  (A  x  B  x  C)
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95-45................................            25,000                  1                .25              6,250
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  Total..............................            25,000                  1                .25              6,250

    Estimated Cost: $104,000 per year.
    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, Chief, Records Management Section, Program Services and 
Systems Branch, Facilities and Services Management Division, 
Administration and Resource Planning Directorate, Federal Emergency 
Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Room 316, Washington, DC 20472.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Terry Gladhill, Program Analyst, 
National Fire Academy, (301) 447-1239 for additional information. You 
may contact Ms. Anderson for copies of the proposed collection of 
information at telephone number (202) 646-2625 or facsimile number 
(202) 646-3347 or e-mail [email protected].

Virginia A. Akers,
Acting Branch Chief, Program Services and Systems Branch,Facilities and 
Services Management Division, Administration and Resource Planning 
Directorate.
[FR Doc. 02-7176 Filed 3-25-02; 8:45 am]
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