The agency
should avoid questions on applications for benefits for which only
one answer is acceptable. Requirements should be stated clearly
prior to the application process to ensure potential respondents do
not needless spend time on information collections for which they
are not eligible.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2002
12/31/2002
02/28/2002
25,000
0
12,000
378,540
0
6,000
0
0
0
Grant Applicants who will apply for
funding in four general program areas will submit the supplemental
information. The program areas are Firefighting Operations and
Firefighter Safety Program, Fire Prevention Program, Emergency
Medical Service Program, and Vehicle Acquisition Program. FEMA will
use the information to evaluate the grant applications to ensure
that funds are distributed fairly and equitably to volunteer/
combination departments and career departments as well as to
departments in urban, suburban and rural communities.
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.