The collection of information
implements the National Urban Search and Rescue System (US&R),
by which FEMA provides specialized lifesaving assistance during
major disaster or emergency. U&S&R operational activities
include locating extracting and providing on-site medical treatment
to victims trapped in collapsed structures, weapons of mass
destruction events, and when assigned, incident command or
coordination of other operational activities. In order to implement
the US&R program, FEMA must collect certain types of
information, including memorandum of agreement, application, budget
........
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.