The supplemental information will be
submitted by grant applicant who apply for funding in six
categories that are newly authorized in the Assistance to
Firefighters Grant Program by Congress in fiscal year 2001. The
grant categories are: training programs wellness and fitness
programs, acquisition of firefighting vehicles, acquisition of
firefighting equipment, acquisition of personal protective
equipment, and fire prevention programs (see section 152.1 of the
interim final rule). FEMA will evaluate the grant applications to
ensure that funds are distributed fairly and equitably to urban,
suburban, and rural fire departments,
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.