No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
No
Regular
06/28/2024
table that charts list comparision
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2027
03/31/2027
1,611,201
2,366,134
423,787
700,954
0
0
The forms in this collection are used to obtain pertinent information to provide financial assistance, and if necessary, direct assistance to eligible individuals and households who, as a direct result of a disaster or emergency, have uninsured or under-insured, necessary or serious expenses they are unable to meet. This revision of a currently approved information collection will improve the applicantâs experience with the disaster assistance registration process by providing a simpler, more intuitive interface and limiting required responses to those needed based on their needs. These changes will help rebuild trust in the Federal Government by promoting transparency of FEMAâs Disaster Assistance application process.
US Code:
42 USC 5174
Name of Law: Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000
PL:
Pub.L. 93 - 288 0000
Name of Law: Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act
PL:
Pub.L. 116 - 260 133
Name of Law: Consolidated Appropriations Act, of 2021
US Code:
8 USC 1601
Name of Law: Personnel Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996
There is an overall decrease of 52,521 burden hours mainly due to the removal of the Internet Application for Disaster Assistance (FF-104-FY-21-125 and FF-104-FY-21-125-A. Decreases were partially offset by unanticipated return of previously removed instruments. An additional of 25,129 in burden hours was from the addition of the Streamline RI flows (Home, Personal Property, Vehicle, Emergency Needs, Essential Utilities, Funeral, Childcare, Lodging, Medical/Dental, Misc.). FEMA Forms FF-104-FY-21-123 (formerly 009-0-1T, English) and FF-104-FY-21-123-A (formerly 009-0-1T, Spanish), Tele-Registration Application for Disaster Assistance currently remains in use; however, the Streamline RI flows will eventually replace these forms. FEMA Form FF-104-FY-21-123-COVID-FA (English), Tele-Registration, COVID-19 Funeral Assistance and COVID-19 Funeral from FEMA Template FT-104-FY-22-101 Request for Information (RFI) âFuneral Assistance (English) will remain in use as the application period was extended from June 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. The Streamline RI for Funeral Expenses will not replace the form until the COVID-19 application period ends. The Internet Application for Disaster Assistance (FF-104-FY-21-125 and FF-104-FY-21-125-A) which was the hybrid internet application is no longer in use and has been removed. The Streamline RI public version replaced this form.
There is an overall decrease of $3,923,400 mainly due to the removal of the Internet Application for Disaster Assistance (FF-104-FY-21-125 and FF-104-FY-21-125-A. Decreases were partially offset by unanticipated return of previously removed instruments. An additional $752,662 decrease in burden costs was due to the addition of the Streamline RI flows (Home, Personal Property, Vehicle, Emergency Needs, Essential Utilities, Funeral, Childcare, Lodging, Medical/Dental, Misc.). FEMA Forms FF-104-FY-21-123 (formerly 009-0-1T, English) and FF-104-FY-21-123-A (formerly 009-0-1T, Spanish), Tele-Registration Application for Disaster Assistance currently remains in use; however, the Streamline RI flows will eventually replace these forms. FEMA Form FF-104-FY-21-123-COVID-FA (English), Tele-Registration, COVID-19 Funeral Assistance and COVID-19 Funeral from FEMA Template FT-104-FY-22-101 Request for Information (RFI) â Funeral Assistance (English) will remain in use as the application period was extended from June 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. The Streamline RI for Funeral Expenses will not replace the form until the COVID-19 application period ends. The tele-registration for COVID assistance was added back in because the registration period was extended. These hybrid call-centers we have either had to keep the call centers on to deal with disaster through the transition to Streamline RI. We did not expect this with the last revision. The Internet Application for Disaster Assistance (FF-104-FY-21-125 and FF-104-FY-21-125-A) which was the hybrid internet application is no longer in use and has been removed. The Streamline RI public version replaced this form.
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.
Disaster Assistance Registration