National Fire Department Census

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FEMA Form 070-00-1 National Fire Department Census Form and Instruction	Modified
Form FEMA Form 070-0-01 NATIONAL FIRE DEPARTMENT CENSUS (Update) Form and Instruction	Modified
Supporting Statement 1660-0070 11162015.docx Supporting Statement A	2015-11-16
OMB83I.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-08-25
census update letter 102214.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-08-25
Census Registration Letter 07-10-2014.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-08-25
60 Day FRN Published.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-08-25
30 Day FRN Published 1660-0070.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-08-25
bluribn.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-04-02
actplan.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-04-02
PL93-498.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-04-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
21156	National Fire Department Census Form and Instruction	Modified
189450	NATIONAL FIRE DEPARTMENT CENSUS (Update) Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1660-0070	ICR Reference No: 201507-1660-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201204-1660-001
Agency/Subagency: DHS/FEMA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Fire Department Census
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 12/04/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/31/2015
Terms of Clearance: The agency updated the public cost estimates in the Supporting Statement.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2018	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2015
Responses	8,280	0	8,800
Time Burden (Hours)	2,093	0	2,342
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This collection seeks to identify fire departments in the United States to compile a database related to demographics, capabilities, and activities. The database is used to guide programmatic decisions and provide information to the public. Additionally, the database is used as USFA's mailing list to provide critical information to senior fire and EMS personnel.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 93 - 498 2 Name of Law: Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974
  

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:
	80 FR 26071	05/06/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 44370	07/27/2015
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
NATIONAL FIRE DEPARTMENT CENSUS (Update)	FEMA Form 070-0-0-1, FEMA Form 070-0-0-1, FEMA Form 070-0-01	NATIONAL FIRE DEPARTMENT CENSUS (update) ,   National Fire Department Census (If updating form) ,   National Fire Department Census Online Form (Page 2)
National Fire Department Census	FEMA Form 070-0-0-1, FEMA Form 070-00-1, FEMA Form 070-0-0-1	NATIONAL FIRE DEPARTMENT CENSUS (paper version availible but no longer used) ,   National Fire Department Census ,   National Fire Department Census Online Form (Page 2)

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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	8,280	8,800	0	0	-520	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,093	2,342	0	0	-249	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: There is a decrease of 249 burden hours from the current OMB inventory of 2,342. This difference is a negative adjustment as fewer fire departments are needed to complete the remaining census database. Since the National Fire Department Census is a one-time initial registration and this is a continuing collection, fewer fire departments (respondents) are needed to meet the objective of this collection which is to incorporate into the database all 30,000 fire departments nationwide. With the previous collection effort, about 91 percent of the desired respondents are already registered. The primary continued use of this form is to collect information from the remaining estimated 2,850 fire departments. Follow-up information is also provided from approximately 20 percent of previously registered departments each year on a rotating basis over a five-year period. Additionally, there are no changes to the information being collected.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $88,866

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

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: 08/31/2015

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