Homeowner Response to Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Incentives: What Works and What Doesn't

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
postcard_012408.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-01-28
Final_nonresponse_cover_letter_revised_012408.doc Supplementary Document	2008-01-28
Final_second_cover_letter_012408.doc Supplementary Document	2008-01-28
Final_cover_letter_012408.doc Supplementary Document	2008-01-28
Supporting_Statement_Part_A_Revised_012408.doc Supporting Statement A	2008-01-28
PL_108_148.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-09-13
Supporting_Statement_Part_B_Revised_012408.doc Supporting Statement B	2008-01-28

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
182422	Non-response questionnaire Other-Survey	New
182420	Non-Responses Other-Survey	New
181972	Living with Wildfires Other-Survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0596-0209	ICR Reference No: 200709-0596-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Homeowner Response to Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Incentives: What Works and What Doesn't
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 01/28/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/24/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2011	36 Months From Approved
Responses	4,800	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	767	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Researchers will collect information from community residents living in high-risk wildfire areas in four communities: Grand Haven, Michigan; Ruidoso, New Mexico; Larimer County, Colorado; and Oakland, California to study a range of current community programs designed to encourage homeowner participating in wildfire protection. These sites were chosen based on differences in defensible space policy approaches and wildfire risk levels. The Forest Service will use the collected information to help develop community wildfire protection programs appropriate for local conditions.

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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 25736	05/07/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 195	10/10/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Living with Wildfires
Non-response questionnaire
Non-Responses

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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	4,800	0	0	4,800	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	767	0	0	767	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: New collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $67,942

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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: 10/24/2007

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