
[Federal Register: April 28, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 82)]
[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

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice; 60-day notice and request for comments; revision of a 
currently approved collection, OMB No. 1660-0044, FEMA Form 95-56.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 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 a proposed continuing information collection. In 
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks 
comments concerning the need to conduct a continuous evaluation of 
emergency management training programs as it relates to the knowledge 
and skills gained by participants through various courses.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title 44 CFR part 360 implements the 
Emergency Management Training Program, designed to increase States' 
emergency management capabilities through training of personnel with 
responsibilities over preparedness, response, and recovery from all 
types of disasters. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and 
Emergency Assistance Act (Pub. L. 93-288) as amended, authorizes 
training programs for emergency preparedness for State, local and 
tribal government personnel. In response to the Government Performance 
and Results Act (GPRA), the information obtained from the Emergency 
Management Institute ``Follow-up Evaluation Survey,'' will be a follow-
up tool used to evaluate the knowledge and/or skills participants 
obtained at EMI during training courses, and to improve Emergency 
Management Institute courses. The information is critical to determine 
if the Emergency Management Institute is meeting strategic goals and 
objectives established by FEMA in order to fulfill its mission.

Collection of Information

    Title: Emergency Management Institute Follow-up Evaluation Survey.
    Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved 
collection.
    OMB Number: 1660-0044.
    Form Numbers: FEMA Form 95-56, Follow-Up Evaluation Survey.
    Abstract: FEMA Form 95-56 is a continuous self-assessment 
qualitative tool used to identify trainees'

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knowledge and skills gained through emergency management-related 
courses and the extent to which they have been beneficial and 
applicable in the conduct of their official positions. The information 
collected is primarily used to review course content and offerings for 
program planning and management purposes. Results are combined with 
other program metrics to document performance per GPRA mandates.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households, State, local or tribal 
governments.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 950 burden hours.

                                                                   Annual Hour Burden
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                                                                                                                           Annual         Total annual
              Data collection activity/instrument                   Number of       Frequency of     Hour burden per   responses (D) =   burden hours (C
                                                                 respondents (A)    responses (B)     response (C)         (A x B)            x D)
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FF 95-56......................................................              3800                 1               .25              3800               950
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    Total.....................................................  ................  ................  ................              3800               950
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    Estimated Cost: The estimated annualized cost to respondents based 
on wage rate categories is estimated to be $22,344 annually. The 
estimated annual cost to the Federal Government is $26,480.
    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 Jennifer Ogle, Training 
Specialist, Emergency Management Institute, (301) 447-1585 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: FEMA-Information-
Collections@dhs.gov.

    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. E8-9238 Filed 4-25-08; 8:45 am]

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