FEMA NEEDS TO DETERMINE THE
OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY OF GOVERNMENTS TO PROTECT CITIZENS IN THE
EVENT OF PEACETIME EMERGENCIES. THE DRQ IS USED TO ASSESS THE
EFFECTIVENESS OF RESPONSE TO ACTUAL DISASTERS AND EVALUATE THE
USEFULNESS OF FEMA PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE NEEDED CAPABILITIES. THE
RESPONDENTS ARE STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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.