National Emergency Family Registry and Locator System (NEFRLS)

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form FEMA Form 528-2 NEFRLS Search - Internet	Form	New	Available
Form FEMA Form 528-2 NEFRLS Search - Phone	Form	New	Available
Form FEMA Form 528-1 NEFRLS Registration - Internet	Form	New	Available
Form FEMA Form 528-1 NEFRLS Registration Phone	Form	New	Available
NEFRLS AGENT GUIDE to SEARCH for a Displaced Person 7-22-09.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-09-21	Available
NEFRLS AGENT GUIDE to Register Displaced People 7-22-09.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-09-21	Available
Public Law 109-295, Section 689c.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-07-17	Available
30-day FRN 1660-NW35 published 7-17-09.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-07-17	Available
60-day FRN 1660-NW35 Published 4-29-09.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-07-17	Available
Supporting Statement 1660-NW35 9-17-09.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2009-09-21	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
189972	NEFRLS Search - Internet	Form	New
189971	NEFRLS Search - Phone	Form	New
189970	NEFRLS Registration - Internet	Form	New
189969	NEFRLS Registration Phone	Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1660-0108	ICR Reference No: 200907-1660-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DHS/FEMA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Emergency Family Registry and Locator System (NEFRLS)
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: 09/24/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/30/2009
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2012	36 Months From Approved
Responses	1,226,032	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	102,171	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: NEFRLS is a Web-based database enabling FEMA to provide a nationally available and recognized database allowing adults (including medical patients) that have been displaced by a Presidentially-declared disaster or emergency to voluntarily register via the Internet or a toll-free number. This database will then allow individuals to search for displaced friends and family members.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 295 689c Name of Law: Post Katrina Reform 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:
	74 FR 19572	04/29/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 34768	07/17/2009
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
NEFRLS Registration - Internet	FEMA Form 528-1	NEFRLS Registration
NEFRLS Search - Phone	FEMA Form 528-2	NEFRLS Search
NEFRLS Search - Internet	FEMA Form 528-2	NEFRLS Search
NEFRLS Registration Phone	FEMA Form 528-1	NEFRLS Registration

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	1,226,032	0	0	1,226,032	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	102,171	0	0	102,171	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: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The increase in burden results from the fact that this is a new collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $8,813,000

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)? No

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: 07/30/2009

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