The purpose of FEMA form 95-23 is to
enroll students in FEMA's Independent Study Program and provide
independent study course materials to students who have enrolled.
These courses are offered in residence at the Emergency Management
Institute (EMI), and through State Emergency Management Agencies.
The Independent Study Program provides valuable training to
emergency management personnel and to the general citizenry of the
United States, without having to attend a resident course at EMI,
or at a State- sponsored course.
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.