[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 187 (Tuesday, September 28, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57952-57953]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-21666]


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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 a proposed continuing 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 need to 
conduct a continuous evaluation of emergency management training 
programs as it relates to the knowledge and skills gained by 
participants through the various courses.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 44 CFR part 360 implements the Emergency 
Management Training Program, designed to increase States' emergency 
management capabilities through training of personnel with 
responsibilities over preparedness, response, and recovery from all 
types of disasters. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and 
Emergency Assistance Act (Public Law 93-288) as amended, authorizes 
training programs for emergency preparedness for State, local and 
tribal government personnel. In response to the Government Performance 
and Results Act (GPRA), the information obtained from the Emergency 
Management Institute ``Follow-up Evaluation Survey,'' will be a follow-
up tool used to evaluate the knowledge and/or skills participants 
obtained at EMI during training courses, and to improve Emergency 
Management Institute courses. The information is critical to determine 
if the Emergency Management Institute is meeting strategic goals and 
objectives established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in 
order to fulfill its mission.

Collection of Information

    Title: Emergency Management Institute Follow-up Evaluation Survey.
    Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved 
collection.
    OMB Number: 1660-0044.
    Form Numbers: 95-56.
    Abstract: FEMA Form 95-56, is a self-assessment tool to identify 
knowledge and skills gained by trainees in the various emergency 
management-related courses taken. The information collected is used to: 
(1) Document and measure the performance of the training program to 
comply with mandates from the Government Performance and Results Act 
(GPRA) and accountability reporting requirements, and (2) conduct 
reviews of course contents and offerings by program officials in order 
to make modifications to improve effectiveness and efficiency based on 
survey results.
    Affected Public: Federal, State, local or tribal government 
officials.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 600 burden hours.

                                               Annual Burden Hours
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                                                                      Burden hours
Project/activity (survey, form(s), focus     No. of     Frequency of       per         Annual      Total annual
              group, etc.)                 respondents    responses    respondent     responses    burden hours
                                               (A)           (B)           (C)         (A x B)      (A x B x C)
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FF 95-56................................         2,200         \a\ 1          0.25         2,200             550
Pilot Test-e-mail.......................           100             1          0.50           100              50
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    Total...............................         2,300  ............  ............         2,300            600
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\a\ Frequency of response is dependent on how many courses the individual student takes.

    Estimated Cost: The annualized cost estimate of this collection for 
each individual participant is $8.00 per course evaluation and $16.00 
for a one-time only participation in a pilot test of sending the 
questionnaires via e-mail. Annualized cost for all respondents is 
$5,200.00.
    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, or e-mail address: [email protected], or facsimile number (202) 646-3347.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Dennis Hickethier, Supervisory 
Training Specialist, National Emergency Training Center, phone number 
(301) 447-1148, for additional information. You may contact Ms. 
Anderson for copies of the proposed collection of information at the 
above e-mail address or facsimile number.


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    Dated: September 20, 2004.
Edward W. Kernan,
Branch Chief, Information Resources Management Branch, Information 
Technology Services Division.
[FR Doc. 04-21666 Filed 9-27-04; 8:45 am]
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