[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 82 (Friday, April 27, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25185-25186]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-10228]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
[Docket No. DHS-2012-0013]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for Review;
Information Collection Extension Request for the DHS S&T First
Responders Community of Practice Program
AGENCY: Science and Technology Directorate, DHS.
ACTION: 60-day Notice and request for comment.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) invites the general
public to comment on the data collection form for the DHS Science &
Technology (S&T) First Responders Community of Practice (FRCoP): User
Registration Page (DHS Form 10059 (9/09)). The FRCoP web based tool
collects profile information from first responders and select
authorized non-first responder users to facilitate networking and
formation of online communities. All users are required to authenticate
prior to entering the site. In addition, the tool provides members the
capability to create wikis, discussion threads, blogs, documents, etc.,
allowing them to enter and upload content in accordance with the site's
Rules of Behavior. Members are able to participate in threaded
discussions and comment on other member's content. The DHS S&T FRCoP
Program is responsible for providing a collaborative environment for
the first responder community to share information, best practices, and
lessons learned. Section 313 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (Pub.
L. 107-296) established this requirement. This notice and request for
comments is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L.
104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). This notice and request for comments is
required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. Law 104-13, 44
U.S.C. chapter 35).
DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until June 26,
2012.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments,
identified by docket number DHS-2012-0013, by one of the following
methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Please follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Email: [email protected]. Please include docket
number DHS-2012-0013 in the subject line of the message.
Fax: (202) 254-6171. (Not a toll-free number).
Mail: Science and Technology Directorate, Attn: Chief
Information
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Officer--Rick Stevens, 1120 Vermont Ave., Mail Stop 0202, Washington,
DC 20005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: DHS FRCoP Contact Kathy Higgins (202)
254-2293 (Not a toll free number).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DHS S&T currently has approval to collect
information utilizing the User Registration Form until September 30,
2012 with OMB approval number 1640-0016. The User Registration Form
will be available on the First Responders Community of Practice Web
site found at [https://communities.firstresponder.gov/]. The user will
complete the form online and submit it through the Web site.
The Department is committed to improving its information collection
and urges all interested parties to suggest how these materials can
further reduce burden while seeking necessary information under the
Act.
DHS is particularly interested in comments that:
(1) 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;
(2) 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;
(3) Suggest ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; and
(4) Suggest ways to 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 submissions of responses.
Overview of this Information Collection:
(1) Type of Information Collection: Renewal of Information
Collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection: First Responders Community of
Practice: User Registration Form.
(3) Agency Form Number, if any, and the applicable component of the
Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: DHS Science
& Technology Directorate, R-Tech (RTD), DHS Form 10059 (09/09).
(4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as
well as a brief abstract: Individuals; the data will be gathered from
individual first responders who wish to participate in the First
Responders Community of Practice.
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond:
a. Estimate of the total number of respondents: 2000.
b. An estimate of the time for an average respondent to respond:
0.5 burden hours.
c. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: 1000 burden hours.
Dated: April 23, 2012.
Rick Stevens,
Chief Information Officer for Science and Technology.
[FR Doc. 2012-10228 Filed 4-26-12; 8:45 am]
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