Emergency Notification System (ENS)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FEMA Form FF-104-F Emergency Notification System (ENS), Initial Set-Up Form	Modified
Form FEMA Form FF-104-F Emergency Notification System (ENS), Update Contact Info Form	Modified
1660-0137 - Published 30-Day Extension FRN - 2024 08 19.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-08-23
1660-0137 - Supporting Statement A - 2024 08 23 clean.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-08-23
Published FRN SORN november2012.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-01-14
Published FRN SORN march2018.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-01-14
ENS PIA.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-01-14
10a - ENS ATO_MemoSigned.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-01-13
ENS Roster user Training PowerPoint.pptx Supplementary Document	2021-01-10
ENS POC Training PowerPoint.pptx Supplementary Document	2021-01-10
ENS Directive FD 262-3rev2.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-01-10
ENS Handbook 2019.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-01-10
Screen Shots of ENS (Initial Setup).docx Supplementary Document	2021-01-10
Screen Shots of ENS, (Response Time).docx Supplementary Document	2021-01-10
1660-0137 - Published 60-Day Extension FRN - 2024 04 09.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-06-07
Stafford Act Booklet 042213.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-04-18
NSPD-51 and HSPD-20.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-04-15
Federal Continuity Directive, FCD-1, October_2012.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-04-15
Executive Order 12656, 11-18-1988.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-04-15

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
213640	Emergency Notification System (ENS), Initial Set-Up Form	Modified
211325	Emergency Notification System (ENS), Update Contact Info Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1660-0137	ICR Reference No: 202406-1660-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202101-1660-001
Agency/Subagency: DHS/FEMA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Emergency Notification System (ENS)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 08/27/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2024
Responses	2,200	2,200
Time Burden (Hours)	184	184
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Emergency Notification System has been deemed the standard notification tool for FEMA. The purpose of this notification tool is to activate teams and disseminate information. The respondents to this information are Mobile Operation Centers and Regions that use this information to make decisions on how to meet operational missions.

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Authorizing Statute(s): EO: EO 12656 Name/Subject of EO: Assignment of Emergency Preparedness Responsibilities
  

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:
	89 FR 24849	04/09/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 67100	08/19/2024
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
Emergency Notification System (ENS), Initial Set-Up	FEMA Form FF-104-FY-24-100	Emergency Notification System (ENS)
Emergency Notification System (ENS), Update Contact Info	FEMA Form FF-104-FY-24-100	Emergency Notification System (ENS)

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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	2,200	2,200	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	184	184	0	0	0	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $214,743

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.     Yes

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.     Yes

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: 08/27/2024

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