[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 72 (Friday, April 14, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19536-19537]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-5535]


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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, 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 extension of a previously approved information 
collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 
this notice seeks comments concerning the Individual and Family Grant 
(IFG) Program and the Individuals and Households Program--Other Needs 
Assistance (IHP-ONA)

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and 
Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 93-288, as amended, 44 CFR 206.110 
and 44 CFR 206.131, are the statutory and regulatory provisions that 
governs the programs, why the data is needed, and the purpose of the 
data collection. This collection of information is essential to the 
effective monitoring and management of the IFG/IHP-ONA Program by FEMA 
Regional Office staff who have oversight responsibility of ensuring 
that States perform and adhere to FEMA regulations and policy guidance. 
The collection comprises a series of forms and reports, which assist 
Regional staff in monitoring program delivery to disaster applicants 
and complying with other Federal Requirements (flood insurance, 
environment assessments and floodplain management).

Collection of Information

    Title: Individual and Family Grant (IFG) and the Individuals and 
Households Program--Other Needs Assistance (IHP-ONA).
    Type of Information Collection: Extension of a previously approved 
collection.
    OMB Number: 1660-0018.
    Form Numbers: FEMA Form 76-27, Individual Assistance Initial 
Report; FEMA Form 76-28, Individual Assistance Status Report; FEMA Form 
76-29, Individual Assistance Final Statistical Report; FEMA Form 76-32, 
Worksheet for Case File Reviews; FEMA Form 76-34, Checklist for IFG/
IHP-ONA Program Review; FEMA Form 76-38, Floodplain Management 
Analysis.
    Abstract: This collection of information is essential to the 
effective monitoring and management of the IFG/IHP-ONA Program by FEMA 
Regional Office staff who have oversight responsibility of ensuring 
that the State perform and adhere to FEMA regulations and policy 
guidance.
    Affected Public: Federal, State, local or tribal governments.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 301 hours.

                                               Annual Burden Hours
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                                      No. of       Frequency of    Burden hours       Annual       Total annual
    Project/activity (survey,       respondents      responses    per respondent     responses     burden hours
form(s), focus group, worksheet, -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
              etc.)                     (A)             (B)             (C)           (AxB )          (AxBxC)
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FF 76-27........................              40               1             .25              40              10
FF 76-28........................              40              26             .08           1,040              87
FF 76-29........................              40               1             .50              40              20
FF 76-32........................              40               1             .50              40              20
FF 76-34........................              40               1            4.00              40             160
FF 76-38........................              40               1            2.00               2               4
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    Total.......................              40  ..............            7.33           1,202             301
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    Estimated Cost: Total cost to all respondents combined is estimated 
at $6, 239.00 with average cost per respondent of $151.00. The total 
estimated annual cost to the Federal Government is $13,200.00.
    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 must be submitted on or before June 
13, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons should submit written comments to Chief, 
Records Management Section, Information Resources Management Branch, 
Information Technology Services Division, Federal Emergency Management 
Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Room 316, Washington, DC 20472.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Michael Gancie, Program 
Specialist, (202) 314-5505 for additional information. You may contact 
the Records Management Branch for copies of the proposed collection of 
information at facsimile number (202) 646-3347 or e-mail address: [email protected].

    Dated: April 5, 2006.
Deborah Moradi,
Acting Branch Chief, Information Resources Management Branch, 
Information Technology Services Division.
[FR Doc. E6-5535 Filed 4-13-06; 8:45 am]
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