[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 102 (Tuesday, May 28, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31964-31965]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-12577]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
[Docket ID: [FEMA-2013-0022] OMB No. 1660-0112]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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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 an extension, without change, of a currently approved
information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning submission of
application and required documentation for the FEMA Preparedness
Grants: Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP).
DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before July 29, 2013.
ADDRESSES: To avoid duplicate submissions to the docket, please use
only one of the following means to submit comments:
(1) Online. Submit comments at www.regulations.gov under Docket ID
FEMA-2013-0022. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
(2) Mail. Submit written comments to Docket Manager, Office of
Chief Counsel, DHS/FEMA, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472-3100.
All submissions received must include the agency name and Docket
ID. Regardless of the method used for submitting comments or material,
all submissions will be posted, without change, to the Federal
eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov, and will include any
personal information you provide. Therefore, submitting this
information makes it public. You may wish to read the Privacy Act
notice that is available via the link in the footer of
www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven P. Billings, Investigative
Analyst, FEMA, Grant Programs Directorate, (202) 786-9516. You may
contact the Records Management Division for copies of the proposed
collection of information at facsimile number (202) 646-3347 or email
address: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) is
a FEMA grant program that focuses on transportation infrastructure
protection activities. The collection of information for TSGP is
mandated by Section 1406, Title XIV of the Implementing Recommendations
of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, 6 U.S.C. 1135, which directs the
Secretary to establish a program for making grants to eligible public
transportation agencies for security improvements. Additionally,
information is collected in accordance with Section 1406(c) of the
Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, 6
U.S.C. 1135(c), which authorizes the Secretary to determine the
requirements for grant recipients, including application requirements.
The program provides funds to owners and operators of transit
systems (which include intra-city bus, commuter bus, and all forms of
passenger rail) to protect critical surface transportation
infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism, major
disasters, and other emergencies.
Collection of Information
Title: FEMA Preparedness Grants: Transit Security Grant Program
(TSGP).
OMB Number: 1660-0112.
Type of Information Collection: Extension, without change, of a
currently approved information collection.
FEMA Forms: FEMA Form 089-4, TSGP Investment Justification
Template.
Abstract: The TSGP is an important component of the Department of
Homeland Security's effort to enhance the security of the Nation's
critical infrastructure. The program provides funds to owners and
operators of transit systems to protect critical surface transportation
infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism, major
disasters, and other emergencies.
Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 123.
Number of Responses: 123.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 5,043 hours.
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Table A.12--Estimated Annualized Burden Hours and Costs
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Avg. Total Total
Number of Number of Total burden per annual Avg. hourly annual
Type of respondent Form name/Form No. respondents responses per number of response burden (in wage rate respondent
respondent responses (in hours) hours) * cost
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State, Local, or Tribal Government. TSGP Investment 123 1 123 17 2,091 $29.16 $60,973.56
Justification/FEMA
Form 089-4.
State, Local, or Tribal Government. Regional Transit 123 1 123 24 2,952 29.16 86,080.32
Security Strategy.
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Total.......................... ..................... 123 .............. 123 ........... 5,043 ........... 147,053.88
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Estimated Cost: The estimated annual cost to respondents for the
hour burden is $147,053.88. There are no annual costs to respondents
operations and maintenance costs for technical services. There is no
annual start-up or capital costs. The cost to the Federal Government is
$747,877.20.
Comments
Comments may be submitted as indicated in the ADDRESSES caption
above. 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.
Dated: May 20, 2013.
Charlene D. Myrthil,
Director, Records Management Division, Mission Support Bureau, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 2013-12577 Filed 5-24-13; 8:45 am]
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