1601-NEW 60 Day Notice

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[Federal Register: August 16, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 158)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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----------------------------------------------------------------------DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Disaster Recovery Survey of Businesses
AGENCY: Office of Policy, Private Sector Office, DHS.
ACTION: Submission for OMB review; comment request.
----------------------------------------------------------------------SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Secretary,
Private Sector Office has submitted the following information
collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction
Act
of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). A copy of this ICR,
with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling
Gary Becker, 202-282-9013 (this is not a toll free number).
DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until October 16,
2006. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10
ADDRESSES: Comments and questions about this Information Collection
Request should be forwarded to the Office of Information and
Regulatory
Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Department of Homeland
Security, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC
20503.
The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in
comments which:
Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,

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including whether the information will have practical utility;
Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
Minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology,
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e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Becker 202-282-9073 (this is not
a toll free number).
Analysis
Agency: Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Secretary,
Private Sector Office.
Title: Disaster Recovery Survey of Businesses.
OMB Number: 1601-NEW.
Frequency: One-time collection.
Affected Public: Business owners and managers in region impacted
by
a disaster.
Number of Respondents: 2000 per year.
Estimated Time Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
Total Burden Hours: 500 hours.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.00.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): $0.00.
Description: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of
Policy, Private Sector Office will distribute a written survey
instrument to business owners and managers impacted by a natural or
man-made disaster. Distribution and collection will occur within two
months of the event. The survey contains general questions about
losses
incurred by the business as a result of the disaster, as well as
progress made in the initial recovery. All information will be
compiled
for analysis and reported only at the aggregate level. Results of the

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analysis will be used to gauge the economic impact of the disaster as
well as the effectiveness of recovery efforts. Participation will be
voluntary and also provide an opportunity for the private sector to
inform the Department of Homeland Security about major issues and
concerns with the recovery process.
Scott Charbo,
Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E6-13444 Filed 8-15-06; 8:45 am]
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