[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 228 (Tuesday, November 27, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70798-70799]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-28665]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID: FEMA-2010-0012; OMB No. 1660-0022]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request; Community Rating System (CRS) Program-
Application Worksheets and Commentary

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will submit the 
information collection abstracted below to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the 
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 under the emergency 
processing procedures in OMB regulation 5 CFR 1320.13. FEMA is 
requesting that this information collection be approved by December 14, 
2012. The approval will authorize FEMA to use the collection through 
June 14, 2012. FEMA plans to follow this emergency request with a 
request for a 3-year approval. The request will be processed under 
OMB's standard clearance procedures in accordance with the provisions 
of OMB regulation 5 CFR 1320.10. To help us with the timely processing 
of the emergency and standard clearance submissions to OMB, FEMA 
invites the general public to comment on the proposed collection of 
information.

DATES: Comments must be submitted to OMB on or before December 27, 
2012.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the proposed information 
collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office 
of Management and Budget. Comments should be addressed to the Desk 
Officer for the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency 
Management Agency, and sent via electronic mail to 
[email protected] or faxed to (202) 395-5806.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection should be made to Director, 
Records Management Division, Office of Management, Federal Emergency 
Management Agency, 1800 South Bell Street, Arlington, VA 20598-3005, 
facsimile number (202) 646-3347, or at email address [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) 
promotes and implements sound local floodplain management. Communities 
must adopt minimum floodplain management standards in order to 
participate in the NFIP and receive the benefits of flood insurance. 
The Community Rating System (CRS), codified in the National Flood 
Insurance Reform Act (NFIRA) of 1994 (Pub. L. 103-325, Sec. 541.) was 
designed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to encourage 
communities to undertake activities that will mitigate flooding and 
flood damage beyond the minimum standards for NFIP participation. The 
CRS Program ``CRS Coordinator's Manual'' is the key primary explanatory 
document used by CRS communities. It provides detailed explanations of 
the program and its activities respondents (communities) will select 
activities to apply for and receive credit and community certifications 
so that proper credit is applied for each. Communities that receive 
these credits become eligible for flood insurance premium discounts.

Collection of Information

    Title: Community Rating System (CRS) Program-Application Worksheets 
and Commentary.
    Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved 
information collection.
    Form Titles and Numbers: FEMA Form 086-0-35, Community Rating 
System Application Letter of Interest and Quick Check Instructional; 
FEMA

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086-0-35A, Community Rating System Community Certifications; FEMA form 
086-0-35B, Environmental and Historic Preservation Certifications.
    Abstract: The CRS Application Worksheet and Commentary are used by 
communities that participate in the National Flood Insurance Program's 
(NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS) to document the activities that 
communities have undertaken to mitigate against future flood losses. 
The CRS Application Worksheet and Commentary provide a step-by-step 
process for communities to follow in their effort to achieve the 
maximum amount of discount on flood insurance premiums. Community 
participation in CRS allows flood insurance costs to be reduced as a 
result of implementing floodplain management practices, such as 
building codes and public education activities. These practices reduce 
risks of flooding and promote purchase of flood insurance.
    Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,274.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 16,748.
    Estimated Cost: There are no recordkeeping, capital, start-up or 
maintenance costs associated with this information collection.
    Frequency of Response: Annually.
    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 information collection, 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 technology, e.g., permitting 
electronic submission of responses. Submit comments to OMB within 30 
days of the date of this notice. To ensure that FEMA is fully aware of 
any comments or concerns that you share with OMB, please provide us 
with a copy of your comments. FEMA will continue to accept comments 
from interested persons through January 28, 2013. Submit comments to 
the FEMA address listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT caption.

Gary Anderson,
Chief Administration Officer, Office of the Chief Administration 
Office, Mission Support Bureau, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 2012-28665 Filed 11-26-12; 8:45 am]
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