[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 158 (Wednesday, August 16, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47237-47238]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-13444]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY


Disaster Recovery Survey of Businesses

AGENCY: Office of Policy, Private Sector Office, DHS.

ACTION: Submission for OMB review; comment request.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Secretary, 
Private Sector Office has submitted the following information 
collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act 
of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). A copy of this ICR, 
with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling 
Gary Becker, 202-282-9013 (this is not a toll free number).

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until October 16, 
2006. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10

ADDRESSES: Comments and questions about this Information Collection 
Request should be forwarded to the Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Department of Homeland 
Security, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 
20503.
    The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in 
comments which:
     Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
     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;
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
     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,

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e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Becker 202-282-9073 (this is not 
a toll free number).

Analysis

    Agency: Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Secretary, 
Private Sector Office.
    Title: Disaster Recovery Survey of Businesses.
    OMB Number: 1601-NEW.
    Frequency: One-time collection.
    Affected Public: Business owners and managers in region impacted by 
a disaster.
    Number of Respondents: 2000 per year.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 500 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.00.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): $0.00.
    Description: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of 
Policy, Private Sector Office will distribute a written survey 
instrument to business owners and managers impacted by a natural or 
man-made disaster. Distribution and collection will occur within two 
months of the event. The survey contains general questions about losses 
incurred by the business as a result of the disaster, as well as 
progress made in the initial recovery. All information will be compiled 
for analysis and reported only at the aggregate level. Results of the 
analysis will be used to gauge the economic impact of the disaster as 
well as the effectiveness of recovery efforts. Participation will be 
voluntary and also provide an opportunity for the private sector to 
inform the Department of Homeland Security about major issues and 
concerns with the recovery process.

Scott Charbo,
Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E6-13444 Filed 8-15-06; 8:45 am]
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