THE SYSTEM IS TO PROVIDE DATA FOR USE
BY DECISION-MAKERS AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT DURING A CIVIL
DEFENSE NUCLEAR EMERGENCY. IT RECOGNIZES STATE AND LOCAL NEEDS FOR
OPERATIONS INFORMATION, WHILE PROVIDING FOR FEMA TO RECEIVE
SPECIFIC INFORMATION FROM STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN ORDER TO
EXECUTE ASSIGNED EMERGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.