FEMA indicates
that info technology will be implemented in the fu ture. When this
information collection request is resubmitted, F EMA should
describe its efforts to use info technology to reduce the burden
and increase the efficiency of this collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1998
04/30/1998
12,000,000
0
0
4,000,000
0
0
0
0
0
The National Flood Insurance Reform
Act of 1994 requires development of this form by FEMA. The form
will be used by the lending industry to determine whether or not a
structure is located within a special flood hazard area and if
flood insurance is available, in accordance with the Flood Disaster
Protection Act of 1973.
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.