[Federal Register: April 9, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 68)] [Notices] [Page 17367-17368] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr09ap99-56] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request ACTION: Notice and request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency is submitting a request for review and approval of an expired information collection. The request is submitted under the emergency processing procedures in Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulation 5 CFR 1320.13. FEMA is requesting that this information collection be approved by April 5, 1999, for use through October 1999. FEMA plans to follow this emergency request with a request for a 3- year approval. The request will be processed under OMB's normal clearance procedures in accordance with the provisions of OMB regulation 5 CFR 1320.10. To help us with the timely processing of the emergency and normal clearance submissions to OMB, FEMA invites the general public to comment on the proposed collection of concerning the continuing collection of information, which is necessary for individuals to apply for disaster assistance benefits. The forms serve as a basic screening and referral document for a number of other Federal and State disaster aid programs by identifying applicant's disaster related needs and, in some cases, determining whether applicants meet the basic eligibility requirements of these other programs. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This collection is in accordance with FEMA's responsibilities under 44 CFR section 206.3 to provide an orderly and continuing means of assistance by the Federal Government to State and local governments. The assistance provided helps to alleviate the suffering and damage that result from major disasters and emergencies. Under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 93-288, as amended, FEMA may provide assistance to meet immediate threats to life and property or provide for temporary housing resulting from a major disaster. Under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Public Law 104-193, FEMA determines eligibility for disaster assistance through verification of citizenship or qualified alien status. Collection of Information: Title: Disaster Assistance Registration, Applicant Statement/ Authorization, Declaration of Applicant. Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection. OMB Number: 3067-0009. Form Numbers: FEMA Forms 90-69, 90-69A (Spanish version) Disaster Assistance Registration; 90-69B, 90-69C (Spanish version) Applicant Statement/Authorization; 90-69 D, 90-69 E (Spanish version) Declaration of Applicant. Abstract: The information serves as the application for FEMA's Disaster Housing Program and the Individual and Family Grant Program and is relayed to other Federal and State agencies administering disaster relief programs appropriate to the applicant's needs. Without this information, eligibility for disaster assistance cannot be determined. The information is obtained by telephone calls to the Teleregistration Center or from a face-to-face interview. Applicants are provided a statement regarding the Privacy Act and they sign a statement certifying the accuracy of their information. They also sign a statement reflecting their United States citizenship or qualified alien status. Affected Public: The forms are used only in Presidentially declared major disasters or emergencies to allow individuals, farmers, small business owners, private non-profit organizations to apply for Federal disaster assistance and to be referred to other appropriate State and local agencies. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: [[Page 17368]] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Annual burden FEMA forms No. of Frequency of response Hours per response hours respondents (rounded) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 90-69.................................... 540,000 1 time........................ 15 minutes or .25............................ 135,000 90-69A................................... 90-69B................................... 90-69C................................... 90-69D................................... 345,600 1 time........................ 2 minutes or .03333.......................... 11,520 90-69E................................... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total.............................. .............. .............................. ............................................. 146,520 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Estimated Cost: All costs are part of customary and usual business practices. 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 should be received within 30 days of the date of this notice. Addresses: Interested persons should submit written comments to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: Desk Officer for FEMA, 725 17th Street, NW, Room 10102, Washington, DC 20503. For Further Information Contact: For additional information, contact Kathy Fields, Operations Officer, National Processing Service Center, Denton, TX (940) 591-7109. Contact Ms. Anderson at (202) 646- 2625 for copies of the proposed collection of information. Dated: March 29, 1999. Reginald Trujillo, Director, Program Services Division, Operations Support Directorate. [FR Doc. 99-8904 Filed 4-8-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6718-01-P