This collection
is approved for 18 months to allow the agency time to review the
program in light of Hurricane Katrina. Approval of future
submissions will be contingent upon presentation of a coherent
program assessment that addresses the impact of Hurricane Katrina.
Any lessons learned from recent hurricanes should be referenced in
the program assessment and implemented in both the program and
collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2007
06/30/2007
12/31/2005
1,176
0
1,176
50,887
0
50,887
0
0
0
To provide federal grant assistance to
States, local government, and federally recognized Indian Tribal
governments to develop mitigation plans in accordance with Section
322 of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 to implement
pre-disaster mitigation projects that reduce the risks of natural
and technological hazards on life and property, and to provide
information and technical assistance on cost-effective mitigation
activities.
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.