The need for the collection of
information is generated by individuals who apply for disaster
assistance benefits under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief
and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended. It is the policy of FEMA
to provide an orderly and continuing means of assistance by the
Federal Government to State and local governments in carrying out
their responsibilities to alleviate the suffering and damage that
result from major disasters and emergencies.
PL:
Pub.L. 93 - 288 0000 Name of Law: Rebert T. Stafford Disaster
Relief and Emergency Assistance Act
US Code: 42
USC 5174 Name of Law: Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000
US Code: 8 USC
1601 Name of Law: Personnel Responsibility and Work Opportunity
Reconciliation Act of 1996
The Disaster Assistance
Registrtion process has been optimized to flow in a logical and
efficient manner for applicants and staff gaining efficiencies in
the registration process. Sttreamlining and optimization of the
proces has resulted in a decrease in the averge time for processing
disaster assistant applications while the number of responses has
increased. The Internet Application Registration is an example of
optimizing the disaster registration process. Applicants may apply
for assistance online and check the status of their applications.
The Receipt for Government Property is new information that is
captured as a program change for this data collection. In order to
receive direct assistance for housing from FEMA the applicant must
acknowledge and accept the conditions for using government property
authorized under 44 CFR 206.117.
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.