THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
AGENCY (FEMA) REQUIRES THAT COMMUNITI PARTICIPATING IN THE NATIONAL
FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT ON PROGRESS MADE IN
LOCAL FLOOD PLAIN MANGEMENT. THE USE OF A SIMPLE, STANDARD FORMAT
FACILITATES FEMA'S REPORTING OF RESPONSES, THUS ENHANCING THE
REPORT'S VALUE AS A MANAGEMENT TOOL. AUTHORITY FOR THIS ACTION IS
GIVEN UNDER CFR, TITLE 44, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER B, PART
59.22.
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.