[Federal Register: April 28, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 82)]
[Notices]
[Page 22965-22966]
[DOCID:fr28ap08-67]

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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; Revision of a
currently approved collection, OMB Number 1660-0058, FEMA Form 90-58;
FEMA Form 90-133; FEMA Form 90-32.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency, as part of its
continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites
the 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 collections required for Fire Management Assistance Grant
Program (FMAGP) eligibility determinations, grants management, and
compliance with other Federal laws and regulations.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FMAGP was established under Section 420 of
the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42
U.S.C. 5187, as amended by section 303 of the Disaster Mitigation Act
of 2000, and authorizes the President to provide assistance to any
State or local government for the mitigation, management, and control
of any fire on public or private forest land or grassland that
threatens such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. Title
44 CFR Part 204 specifies the information collections necessary to
facilitate the provision of assistance under the Fire Management
Assistance Grant Program.

Collection of Information

    Title: Fire Management Assistance Grant Program.
    Type of Information Collection: Revision of currently approved
collection.
    OMB Number: 1600-0058.
    Form Numbers: FEMA Form 90-58, Request for Fire Management
Assistance Declaration; FEMA Form 90-133, Request for Fire Management
Assistance Subgrant; FEMA Form 90-32, Principal Advisor's Report.
    Abstract: The information collection is used by both State and FEMA
Regional staff to facilitate the declaration request and grant
administration processes of FMAGP, as well as end of year internal
reporting of overall declaration requests and estimated grant outlays.
When a State's request for a fire management assistance declaration is
denied, the Governor of a State or Governor's Authorized Representative
(GAR) may appeal the decision in writing. Applicants are required to
notify FEMA of all benefits, actual or anticipated, received from other
sources for the same loss for which they are applying to FEMA for
assistance. Notification can be accomplished in a letter, accompanied
by supporting documentation. Training Sessions are provided primarily
for Regional staff and State officials who administer FMAGP for the
purpose of instructing and updating attendees on the laws, regulations,
policies, and process that govern the program, as well as to discuss
any program issues. A State Administrative Plan for FMAGP must be
developed annually by the State for the administration of fire
management assistance grants. The plan must describe the procedures for
the administration of FMAGP, designate the State agency to serve as
Grantee, and ensure State compliance with the provisions of law and
regulation applicable to fire management assistance grants. Federal
assistance under Section 420 of the Stafford Act must be provided in
accordance with the FEMA-State Agreement for FMAGP. The State Governor
and the Regional Director must sign the Agreement, which contains the
necessary terms and conditions consistent with the provisions of
applicable laws, executive

orders, and regulations, and specifies the type and extent of Federal
assistance to be provided. The Agreement is an annual agreement
applicable only for the calendar year in which it is signed.
    Affected Public: State, local, or Tribal Government.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 631.5 Hours.

                                               Annual Burden Hours
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   Project/activity (survey,        Number of     Frequency of    Burden hours       Annual        Total annual
  form(s), focus group, etc.)      respondents      responses    per respondent     responses      burden hours
                                            (A)             (B)         (C)       (D) = (A x B)        (C x D)
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FEMA-State Agreement and                     18               1           0.083              18              1.5
 Amendment.....................
State Administrative Plan for                18               1           8                  18            144
 Fire Management Assistance....
FEMA Form 90-58, Request for                 18               4           1                  72             72
 Fire Management Assistance
 Declaration...................
FEMA Form 90-133, Request for                18               4           0.167              72             12
 Fire Management Assistance
 Subgrant (Locals Only)........
FEMA Form 90-32, Principal                   18               4           0.333              72             24
 Advisor's Report..............
Appeals........................              18               4           1                  72             72
Duplication of Benefits........              18               4           1                  72             72
Training Sessions..............              18               1          13                  18            234
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    Total......................  ..............  ..............  ..............             414            631.5
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    Estimated Cost: The estimated annualized cost to respondents based
on wage rate categories is $16, 949.46. The estimated annual cost to
the Federal Government is $387,795.32.
    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 June
27, 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, 1800 S. Bell Street, Arlington, VA 22202.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Clifford Brown, Program
Specialist, Public Assistance Division,<PHONE_NUMBER> 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_ADDRESS>
    Dated: April 21, 2008.
John A. Sharetts-Sullivan,
Director, Records Management Division, Office of Management, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. E8-9223 Filed 4-25-08; 8:45 am]

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