[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 180 (Tuesday, September 17, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58607-58608]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-23559]
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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
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 agencies to take this opportunity to
comment on proposed information collection. In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), this notice
seeks comments concerning Reimbursement for Cost of Firefighting on
Federal Property.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This collection of information is necessary
in order to reimburse fire services for claims submitted for fighting
fires on property, which is under the jurisdiction of the United
States. Such claims are authorized by Section 11, of the Federal Fire
Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-498, 88 Stat. 1535,
15 U.S.C. 2201 et seq.). Section 11 of the Act is implemented by FEMA
regulations 44 CFR part 151.
Collection of Information:
Title: Reimbursement for Cost of Fighting Fire on Federal Property.
Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently approved
collection.
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OMB Number: 3067-0141.
Abstract: The collection of information is required in order to
reimburse fire services for claims submitted for fighting fires on
property, which is under the jurisdiction of the United States and to
determine the amount authorized for payment. The FEMA Director, the
United States Fire Administration Administrator, and the U.S.
Department of Treasury will use the information to ensure proper
expenditure of Federal funds.
Affected Public: Business or Other For-Profit, Not-For-Profit
Institutions, State, Local or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 16.
Frequency of Response: On Occasion.
Hours Per Response: 1.5.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 24 hours.
Estimated Cost: The estimated reimbursable amount is determined by
the extent to which the fire service incurred additional firefighting
costs, over and above its normal operating costs, in connection with
the fire, which is the subject of a claim.
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, Program Services and
Systems Branch, Facilities Management and Services Division,
Administration and Resource Planning Directorate, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Room 316, Washington, DC 20472.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Timothy Ganley, Fire Program
Specialist, U.S. Fire Administration, (301) 447-1358 for additional
information. You may contact Ms. Anderson for copies of the proposed
collection of information at telephone number (202) 646-2625 or
facsimile number (202) 646-3347 or e-mail
[email protected].
Dated: August 29, 2002.
Reginald Trujillo,
Branch Chief, Program Services and Systems Branch, Facilities
Management and Services Division, Administration and Resource Planning
Directorate.
[FR Doc. 02-23559 Filed 9-16-02; 8:45 am]
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