FEMA Preparedness Grants: Port Security Grant Program (PSGP)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FEMA Form FF-207-F Grant Programs Directorate Extension Request (GPD-Extension) (Private Sector)) Form	New
Form FEMA Form FF-207-F Grant Programs Directorate Extension Request (GPD-Extension) (SLTT) Form	New
Form FEMA Form FF-207-F Grant Programs Directorate Performance Report (GPD-PR) (Private Sector) Form and Instruction	New
Form FEMA Form FF-207-F PSGP Investment Justification (Private Sector) Form	New
Form FEMA Form FF-207-F Grant Programs Directorate Performance Report (GPD-PR) (SLTT) Form and Instruction	Modified
Form FEMA Form FF-207-F PSGP Investment Justification (SLTT) Form	Modified
MOU.docx Supplementary Document	2023-11-13
Narrative of Changes Table IJ Template 2019.docx Supplementary Document	2020-05-19
1660-0114 - 30-Day Revision FRN - 2023 11 17.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-11-21
1660-0114 - 60-Day Revision FRN - 2023 09 06.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-09-08
1660-0114 - Supporting-Statement A - 2023 11 21 clean.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-11-21
Public Law 107-295, Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-01-19
privacy_PIA_FEMA_GrantManagementPrograms_February2015.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-01-25
FY_2016_PSGP_NOFO_FINAL.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-01-19
Public Law 109-347 (46 USC 70107), Section 112.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-04-07

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
262108	Grant Programs Directorate Extension Request (GPD-Extension) (Private Sector)) Form	New
262107	Grant Programs Directorate Extension Request (GPD-Extension) (SLTT) Form	New
262106	Grant Programs Directorate Performance Report (GPD-PR) (Private Sector) Form and Instruction	New
262105	PSGP Investment Justification (Private Sector) Form	New
241856	Grant Programs Directorate Performance Report (GPD-PR) (SLTT) Form and Instruction	Modified
192492	PSGP - Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Instruction	Removed
192488	PSGP Investment Justification (SLTT) Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1660-0114	ICR Reference No: 202309-1660-007
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202005-1660-003
Agency/Subagency: DHS/FEMA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: FEMA Preparedness Grants: Port Security Grant Program (PSGP)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 11/30/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2023
Responses	1,832	1,759
Time Burden (Hours)	17,446	17,450
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: Section 102 of the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, as amended (46 U.S.C. § 70107), authorizes the PSGP to provide for the risk-based allocation of funds to implement Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans and facility security plans among port authorities, facility operators, and State and local government agencies required to provide port security services and to train law enforcement personnel under 46 U.S.C. § 70132. Before awarding a grant under the program, the Secretary for Homeland Security shall provide for review and comment by the appropriate Federal Maritime Security Coordinators and the Maritime Administrator. In administering the grant program, the Secretary shall take into account national economic, energy, and strategic defense concerns based upon the most current risk assessments available.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 347 Section 112 Name of Law: SECURITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR EVERY PORT ACT OF 2006
  

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 60964	09/06/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 80325	11/17/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 6

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Grant Programs Directorate Extension Request (GPD-Extension) (Private Sector))	FEMA Form FF-207-FY-23-110	Grant Programs Directorate Extension Request (GPD-Extension)
Grant Programs Directorate Extension Request (GPD-Extension) (SLTT)	FEMA Form FF-207-FY-23-110	Grant Programs Directorate Extension Request (GPD-Extension)
Grant Programs Directorate Performance Report (GPD-PR) (Private Sector)	FEMA Form FF-207-FY-23-109 (formerly 088-0-1)	Grant Programs Directorate Performance Report (GPD-PR)
Grant Programs Directorate Performance Report (GPD-PR) (SLTT)	FEMA Form FF-207-FY-23-109 (formerly 088-0-1)	Grant Programs Directorate Performance Report (GPD-PR)
PSGP - Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
PSGP Investment Justification (Private Sector)	FEMA Form FF-207-FY-23-108 (formerly 089-5)	PSGP Investment Justification
PSGP Investment Justification (SLTT)	FEMA Form FF-207-FY-23-108 (formerly 089-5)	PSGP Investment Justification

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ICR Summary 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	1,832	1,759	0	-27	100	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	17,446	17,450	0	-54	50	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Cutting Redundancy

Short Statement: FEMA estimates a decrease of 54 burden hours from the discontinuation of the PSGP – MOU or MOA template, which is offset by an increase of 50 burden hours from the introduction of FEMA Form FF-207-FY-23-110, GPD-Extension. This gives an overall decrease of 4 burden hours. FEMA estimates a decrease in annual cost burden of $4,426 from the discontinuation of the PSGP MOU or MOA template; an increase of $4,191 from the introduction of FEMA Form FF-207-FY-23-110, GPD-Extension, and an increase of $32,149 from an increase of wages for FEMA Forms FF-207-FY-23-110, PSGP IJ and FF-207-FY-23-110, GPD-PR ($31,601 + $548 = $32,149). This gives an overall increase in cost burden of $27,723.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,853,355

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: 11/30/2023

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