The PSGP is an important tool among a
comprehensive set of measures to help strengthen the Nation against
risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. DHS/FEMA uses
the information to evaluate applicants familiarity with the
national preparedness architecture and identify how elements of
this architecture have been incorporated into regional/state/local
planning, operations, and investments.
There has been a decrease from
the previous submission in the annual burden hours in this
collection due to the revision of the PSGP Investment Justification
and removal of SF-269 (replaced by SF-425). FEMA Form 089-5 has
changed in format to reflect required content outlined in form
instructions. The burden and cost have increased due to an
increased number of applicants and a more accurate account of form
submission requirements since the last OMB review. The burden hours
remain largely the same per applicant, however this update reflects
a greater number of applicants (597). Additionally the forms
required at the time of application are required of all applicants
while the reporting forms are required only by grant recipients
(296) during reporting. Additionally, of the grant recipients some
forms are only required for certain types of projects (e.g. SF-424C
for construction projects). The aggregate result of demonstrating
those forms also required by applicants (not just grant recipients)
greatly increases the number of burden hours and cost previously
reported for most Standard Forms (SF), such as the SF-424 which is
required by all applicants. Additionally, overall costs were
impacted by increased wage rates.
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:
(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;
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.