[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 162 (Monday, August 23, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51857-51858]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-19204]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Preparedness and 
Response Directorate, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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 revised information collection. In accordance 
with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), 
this notice seeks comments concerning eligibility into The Executive 
Fire Officer Program for senior level Firefighting Officers or 
individuals who are responsible for a major functional area within a 
fire service organization.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public Law 93-498, Fire Prevention and 
Control Act of 1974, as amended (the Act), created the National Fire 
Academy (NFA) to advance the professional development of fire service 
personnel and allied professionals. The Act provides the conduct of 
courses and programs of training and education, to train fire services 
personnel with skills and knowledge that may be useful to advance their 
ability to prevent and control fires, including tactics and command of 
firefighting for fire chiefs, commanders, and administration and 
management of fire services.
    Collection of Information
    Title: National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program 
Application Form.
    Type of Information Collection: Revision.
    OMB Number: 1660-0021.
    Form Numbers: FEMA Forms 95-22, Application for Admission, 75-5, 
General Admissions Application and 75-5 automated.
    Abstract: The United States Fire Administration, National Fire 
Academy has an Executive Fire Officer Program to which senior level 
fire officers (such as Fire Department Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs, or 
individuals who are responsible for a major functional area within a 
fire service organization) may apply. Applicants must complete FEMA 
Form 95-22, National Fire Academy--Executive Fire Officer Program 
Application for Admission in conjunction with FEMA Form 75-5, General 
Admissions Application (which is already under OMB approval number 
1660-0007). In addition, the following information should also be 
submitted:
     A letter from the applicant requesting admission to the 
program and specifying the applicant's qualifications; commitment to 
complete the entire program, including the applied research; and the 
applicant's perceived expectation(s) of the program.
     A resume.
     A letter of recommendation and support from the 
applicant's immediate supervisor indicating the organization's 
commitment to allow the applicant to complete the required courses and 
research.
     A photocopy of the applicant's terminal academic diploma 
or transcript.
     An organizational chart that depicts the applicant's 
position.
    FEMA uses the application forms and supporting documentation to 
effectively screen and select applicants for the program.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:

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                                                      No. of                                       Annual burden
                   FEMA forms                       respondents    Frequency of      Hours per    hours (A x B x
                                                        (A)        response (B)    response (C)         C)
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75-5............................................             100               1           \1\ 9              15
75-5 automated..................................             200               1          \1\ 10              33
95-22...........................................             300               1           \2\ 1             300
Gathering additional items......................             300               1           \2\ 1             300
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    Total.......................................  ..............  ..............  ..............             648
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\1\ Minutes.
\2\ Hours.

    Estimated Cost: There are no startup or operational/maintenance 
costs to respondents since there is no reporting or record keeping 
requirements associated with this information collection. The only cost 
to respondents is the one incurred as a direct result of the burden 
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. 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, Information Resources 
Management Branch, Information Technology Services Division, Federal 
Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Preparedness and Response 
Directorate, Department of Homeland Security, 500 C Street, SW., Room 
316, Washington, DC 20472.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Charles Burkell, Training 
Specialist, at (301) 447-1072 for additional information. You may

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contact Ms. Anderson for copies of the proposed collection of 
information at facsimile number (202) 646-3347 or email address: [email protected].

    Dated: August 13, 2004.
Deborah Moradi,
Acting Branch Chief, Information Resources Management Branch, 
Information Technology Services Division.
[FR Doc. 04-19204 Filed 8-20-04; 8:45 am]
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