

[Federal Register: September 30, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 189)]
[Notices]               
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

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 Federal agencies to take this opportunity 
to comment on proposed continuing information collections. In 
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(2)(A)), this notice seeks comments concerning the U.S. Fire 
Administration's National Fire Academy Long-term Course Evaluation 
Forms.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The data collection from the long-term 
evaluation forms--one for students and one for the student's 
supervisor--will obtain course specific feedback regarding the impact 
of course content on job performance. This data is needed to improve 
instructional delivery and curriculum design. Demographic data are 
needed to identify differentials in course impact. The information 
collection also supports the Government Performance and Results Act and 
the Agency's Programming, Planning and Budgeting reporting 
requirements. In an effort to help minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on those who are to respond, the paper-based 
forms will be converted to an automated/electronic format that will 
allow for the electronic submission of responses. As such the 
respondent universe will increase due to the on-line availability of 
the forms and linkage to the current end-of-course evaluation form. By 
using an automated process, it is expected that the estimated cost 
associated with the processing of the forms will decrease.

Collection of Information

    Title: National Fire Academy Long-term Evaluation Forms (Students 
and Supervisors).
    Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently approved 
collection.
    OMB Number: 1660-0039.
    Form Numbers: FF 95-58 and FF 95-59.
    Abstract: The National Fire Academy's long-term evaluation forms--
one for students and one for the student's supervisor--will obtain 
course specific feedback regarding impact of course content on job 
performance. The information is needed to improve instruction and 
content. Demographic data are needed to identify differentials in 
course impact.
    Affected Public: Individuals participating in NFA resident training 
courses; State, local or tribal government.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,300.

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                                                     Number of
                   FEMA forms                       respondents    Frequency of      Hours per     Annual burden
                                                        (A)        response  (B)   response  (C)  hours  (AxBxC)
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FF 95-58 (Student)..............................           5,000               1             .33           1,650
FF 95-59 (Supervisor)...........................           5,000               1             .17           1,650
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    Total.......................................          10,000               1             .50           3,300
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    Frequency of Response: Once at the conclusion of National Fire 
Academy resident training courses.
    Estimated Cost: $75,000.
    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

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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: Chief, 
Records Management Section, Information Resources Management Branch, 
Information Technology Services Division, Federal Emergency Management 
Agency, Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate, Department of 
Homeland Security, 500 C Street, SW., Room 316, Washington, DC 20472.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Terry Gladhill, Program Analyst, 
National Fire Academy, (301) 447-1239 for additional information. You 
may contact the Records Management Section at (202) 646-3347 or e-mail 
address: FEMA-Information-Collections@dhs.gov.

    Dated: September 26, 2005.
Darcy Bingham,
Branch Chief, Information Resources Management Branch, Information 
Technology Services Division.
[FR Doc. 05-19579 Filed 9-29-05; 8:45 am]

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