[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 200 (Wednesday, October 15, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61143-61144]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-24475]
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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, DHS.
ACTION: Notice; 60-day notice and request for comments; Extension,
without change, of a currently approved collection, OMB Number 1660-
0038, FEMA Form--None.
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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 continuing information collection. In accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments
concerning information collected from new applicants to the National
Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), Write-Your-Own (WYO) Program.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the WYO Program, the Federal Emergency
Management Agency may enter into arrangements authorized by the
National Flood Insurance Act of 1968,
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as amended (the Act) with individual private sector insurance companies
that are licensed to engage in the business of property insurance.
These companies may offer flood insurance coverage to eligible property
owners utilizing their customary business practice. To ensure that a
company seeking to return or participate in the WYO program is
qualified, FEMA requires a one-time submission of information to
determine the company's qualifications, as set forth in 44 CFR 62.24.
Collection of Information
Title: Write Your Own (WYO) Company Participation Criteria; New
Applicant.
Type of Information Collection: Extension, without change, of a
currently approved collection.
OMB Number: 1660-0038.
Form Numbers: None.
Abstract: The Federal Government is a guarantor of flood insurance
coverage issued under the WYO arrangement, which allows private
insurance to write flood insurance policies. To determine eligibility
for participation in the WYO Program, the National Flood Insurance
Program requires a one-time application for participation from each new
private insurance company seeking entry into the program. FEMA will
review each application to determine eligibility to participate in the
program.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 35 hours.
Annual Hour Burden
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Data collection activity/ Number of Frequency of Hour burden Annual Total annual
instrument respondents responses per response responses burden hours
(A) (B) (C) (D) = (AxB) (CxD)
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WYO Company Participation 5 1 7 35 35
Criteria; New Applicant........
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Total....................... 5 1 7 35 35
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Estimated Cost: The estimated annualized cost to respondents based
on wage rate categories is $1,396.00. The estimated annual cost to the
Federal Government is $799.00.
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
December 15, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons should submit written comments to Office
of Management, Records Management Division, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, Mail Drop
Room 301.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Dennis Kuhns, Director, Risk
Insurance Division, Mitigation Directorate, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, (703) 605-0429 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].
Pamela J. Carcirieri,
Acting Director, Records Management Division, Office of Management,
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. E8-24475 Filed 10-14-08; 8:45 am]
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