Generic Clearance for the Multi-Modal Mixed Methods Collection of Information to Inform Agency Marketing and Outreach

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form FEMA Form FF-206-F Generic Instrument - NFIP Quoting Tool Survey	Form	New	Available
1660-NW131 - Published 30-Day New Generic FRN - 2023 08 11.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-08-11	Repair queued
1660-NW131 - Published 60-Day New Generic FRN - 2023 05 05.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-05-16	Repair queued
Guidelines for Ensuring the Quality of Information Disseminated to the Public _ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-05-16	Missing upstream
M-19-23.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-05-16	Missing upstream
PLAW-115publ435.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-05-16	Repair queued
EO 12862.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-05-16	Repair queued
1660-NW131 - Supporting Statement B 2023 07 06 clean.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2023-07-19	Repair queued
1660-NW131 - Supporting Statement A 2023 08 11 clean.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2023-08-11	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
278509	Generic Instrument - NFIP Quoting Tool Survey	Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202305-1660-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DHS/FEMA	Agency Tracking No: 1660-NW131
Title: Generic Clearance for the Multi-Modal Mixed Methods Collection of Information to Inform Agency Marketing and Outreach
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 08/28/2023

table that charts list comparision

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	45,600	0
Time Burden (Hours)	7,861	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	344,867	0

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Abstract: In accordance with the Evidence Act, the collected information will equip FEMA with vital feedback from the general public and stakeholders that will allow for evidence-based improvements to FEMA’s programs and services. FEMA will collect, analyze, and interpret information to identify strengths and weaknesses of programs based on current stakeholder experience and make improvements in the marketing and other promotional activities based on feedback.

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Authorizing Statute(s): EO: EO 12862 Name/Subject of EO: Setting Customer Service Standards
   PL: Pub.L. 115 - 435 101-403 Name of Law: Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018
  

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:
	88 FR 29143	05/05/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 54634	08/11/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 0

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ICR Summary of Burden

table that charts list of burden

	Total Request	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	45,600	0	0	45,600	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	7,861	0	0	7,861	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	344,867	0	0	344,867	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new generic collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $748,830

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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? No

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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: 08/28/2023

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