The collection of information is
required in order to reimburse fire services for claims submitted
for fighting fires on property, which is under the jurisdiction of
the United States and to determine the amount authorized for
payment. The FEMA Director, the U.S. Fire Administration,
Administrator, and the U.S. Department of Treasury will use the
information to ensure proper expenditure of Federal funds.
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.