This collection
is approved only under the following condition: -- Race/Ethnicity
questions must be changed to conform to OMB standards issued
October 30, 1997, including the use of two questions, one for race,
one for ethnicity, in self-administered questionnaires, and the
instructions to 'select one or more' for race.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2003
07/31/2003
65,000
0
0
8,500
0
0
0
0
0
The National Fire Administration (NFA)
courses and programs are delivered on-compus at the National
Emergency Training Center (NETC), Mount Weather Emergency
Assistance Center (MWEAC), and throughout the Nation in
coordination with State and Local fire training officials, and
local colleges and universities. Resident and off-campus training
is administered by the Emergency Management Institute (EMI). FEMA
Form 75-5, General Admissions Application is use to admit
applicants to courses and programs offered at NETC and MWEAC. FEMA
Form 75-5a, General Admissions Application Short Form is used only
when NETC personnel do not
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.