FEMA Mitigation Success Story Database

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Published60-dayFRN-06-28-07.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-09-13
Supporting%20Statement%2016600089%20.pdf Supporting Statement A	2007-09-06
PTA-02-2007.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-09-06
44 CFR Part 2 31.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-09-06
Pub30-dayFRN-09-06-07.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-09-06
Public Law 103-62 GPRA.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-09-06

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
21188	FEMA Mitigation Success Story Database Other-null	Modified
181987	Informal Interviews Other-null	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1660-0089	ICR Reference No: 200709-1660-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200406-1660-002
Agency/Subagency: DHS/FEMA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: FEMA Mitigation Success Story Database
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: 12/20/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/16/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2010	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2007
Responses	150	0	150
Time Burden (Hours)	563	0	563
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: FEMA uses the information in the database to document and disseminate first-hand experiences of State, communities, private businesses, and homeowners that incoporate mitigation and flood insurance activities that are cost effective and promote strategic partnerships. By sharing information, communities and individuals can learn about available federal programs to support the implementation of noteworthy local activities.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 103 - 62 20 Name of Law: Government Performance Results Act
  

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 35504	06/28/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 51236	09/06/2007
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
Informal Interviews
FEMA Mitigation Success Story Database

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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	150	150	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	563	563	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Although there is no change in burden estimates. This collection now captures two methods of collecting data. (Website and Informal Interviews)

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $65,909

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: 09/16/2007

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