National Incident Management System Compliance Assistance Support Tool (NIMSCAST)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
44 CFR Part 300.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-11-06
NimcastUsersGuide.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-11-06
NIMCASTScreenshootrev.4.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-10-23
1660-0087 Supporting Statement NIMSCAST 11-5-07.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-11-05
Homeland Security Presidential Diretive HSPD-8.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-07-10
Homeland Security Presidential Diretive HSPD-5.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-07-10
Homeland Security Act of 2002.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-07-10
Published 60 day FRN 1660-0087.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-07-10
Published 30 day FRN 1660-0087.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-07-10

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
21187	NIMSCAST (State) Other-Metrics	Modified
182592	NIMSCAST (Local) Other-Metrics	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1660-0087	ICR Reference No: 200707-1660-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200412-1660-001
Agency/Subagency: DHS/FEMA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Incident Management System Compliance Assistance Support Tool (NIMSCAST)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 11/14/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/02/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2009	24 Months From Approved	06/30/2008
Responses	3,841	0	4,835
Time Burden (Hours)	11,635	0	14,505
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The National Incident Management System (NIMS) Compliance Assistance Support Tool (NIMSCAST) is the premier tool utilized to(a) evaluate State, Territory, Tribal, and local government's compliance with standards and requirements established in the National Incident Management System and/or FEMA NIMS Integration Center, (b) determine eligibility for Federal preparedness assistance, and (c) strengthen incident management programs at the department, agency, or jurisdiction level.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 8762	02/27/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 36015	07/02/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
NIMSCAST (State)
NIMSCAST (Local)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	3,841	4,835	0	-994	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	11,635	14,505	0	-2,870	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The previous OMB burden hours was estimated to be 14,505, which included 3 hours per response for the State, local and tribal governments. A program change of the burden calculation is submitted per the increased number of questions required of the State and Territory metrics, increasing hour burden response from 3 hours to 5 hours. The NIMSCAST is being expanded to measure the FY 2007 NIMS Compliance Metrics instead of the Legacy NIMSCAST survey.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $289,985

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 08/02/2007

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