The information is intended to be the
only step for a business claimant who seeks compensation of $10,000
or less under the Cerro Grande Fire Assistance Act. It will be used
by FEMA and other Federal agencies to determine whether a claimant
had made the election of remedies-the CGFAA, the Federal Tort
Claims Act, or a civil action authorized by any other law, and to
track claim from the date received until the date of final payment.
It will also be used to determine eligibility for compensation,
evaluate the claim, and make payment. FEMA and contractors will be
able to cross check against insurance subrogation claims and other
......
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.