This ICR is
approved for three years. When this collection is resubmitted for
approval, FEMA should explain what actions it has taken to increase
the use of electronic transmission for applicants, and whether the
amount of information collected on he form can be reduced to
minimize its burden on applicants.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1998
09/30/1998
12/31/1995
595,000
0
0
95,417
0
93,750
0
0
0
Forms used only in Presidentially
declared major disasters or emergencies to allow individuals,
farmers, and private nonprofit organizations to apply for Federal
disaster assistance. The information serves as the application for
FEMA's Disaster Housing Program and Individual and Family Grant
Program and is relayed to other Federal and State agencies
administering disaster relief programs appropriate to the
applicants' needs.
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.