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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as part of its
continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites
the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity
to comment on a proposed revised information collection. In accordance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments
concerning FEMA1sNational Emergency Training Center (NETC) to approve
and coordinate the use of the NETC facility for extracurricular
training activities.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Emergency Training Center
(NETC) is a FEMA facility that houses the Emergency Management
Institute (EMI) and the National Fire Academy (NFA). NETC provides
training and educational programs for Federal, State, and local
personnel in hazard mitigation, emergency response and preparedness,
fire prevention and control, disaster response, and long-term disaster
recovery. Special groups sponsored by EMI, NFA or other FEMA
organizations may use NETC facilities to conduct activities closely
related to and in direct support of their activities. Such groups
include other Federal departments and agencies, groups charted by
Congress such as the American Red Cross, State and local governments,
volunteer groups, and national and international associations
representing State and local governments.
Collection of Information
Title: Approval and Coordination of requirements to use NETC for
Extracurricular Training Activities.
Type of Information Collection: Revision of an existing collection.
OMB Number: 1660-0029.
Form Numbers: FEMA Form 75-10, Request for Housing Accommodations,
and FEMA Form 75-11, Request for Use of NETC Facility.
Abstract: Data will be obtained from special groups that request to
use NETC facilities for extracurricular training
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as part of its
continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites
the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity
to comment on a proposed revised information collection. In accordance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments
concerning FEMA1s National Emergency Training Center (NETC) to approve
and coordinate the use of the NETC facility for extracurricular
training activities.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Emergency Training Center
(NETC) is a FEMA facility that houses the Emergency Management
Institute (EMI) and the National Fire Academy (NFA). NETC provides
training and educational programs for Federal, State, and local
personnel in hazard mitigation, emergency response and preparedness,
fire prevention and control, disaster response, and long-term disaster
recovery. Special groups sponsored by EMI, NFA or other FEMA
organizations may use NETC facilities to conduct activities closely
related to and in direct support of their activities. Such groups
include other Federal departments and agencies, groups charted by
Congress such as the American Red Cross, State and local governments,
volunteer groups, and national and international associations
representing State and local governments.
Collection of Information
Title: Approval and Coordination of requirements to use NETC for
Extracurricular Training Activities.
Type of Information Collection: Revision of an existing collection.
OMB Number: 1660-0029.
Form Numbers: FEMA Form 75-10, Request for Housing Accommodations,
and FEMA Form 75-11, Request for Use of NETC Facility.
Abstract: Data will be obtained from special groups that request to
use NETC facilities for extracurricular training
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activities. Extracurricular training is training over and above

regulzriy scheduled training sessions 05 NFA and EX:. The po;icy of
raining activities on a space-available
NETC is to accommodate other
basis at the Emmitsburg campus. In order for NETC to approve and
schednle the use ef its f~cilities,informetion anst be provided by
special group organizations. A written, email or telephone request for
use of NETC facilities is initially made to determine availability of
the facilities. If space is available, the contact person for the
special group must follow up by completing FEMA Form 75-11 to provide
information on the number of participants, meals, and special
requirements. The information is used to assign classrooms, schedule
equipment, and arrange for food service. FEMA Form 75-10 is used to
collect names and purchase order numbers of those who will require
lodging at NETC.
Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions; Federai Government;
State, Local or Tribal Government; individuals or households; and
business or other for-profit.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: Ten.

~roject/activity (survey, form(s), focus group,
worksheet, etc.)

No. of
respondents
(A)

Frequency of
responses
(B)

....................................................................................

75-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
75-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60
60

(C)

1 5 m
1 5 m

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Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

120

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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Estimated Cost: $15.80.
Comments: Written comments are solicited to (a) evaluate whether
the proposed data collection is necessary for the proper performance of
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical
utility; (b) evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(d) minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who
are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses. Comments must be submitted on or before August
17, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons should submit written comments to Chief,
Records Management and Privacy, Information Resources Management
Branch, Information Technology Services Division, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Room 609, Washington, DC 20472.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Merril Sollenberger, Special
Groups and Visitors Coordinator, U.S. Fire Administration, telephone
(301) 447-1179, facsimile number (301) 447-1052, or at e-mail address,
merril.sollenberaerBdhs.qov for additional information. You may contact
the Records Management Branch for copies of the proposed collection of
information at facsimile number (202) 646-3347 or e-mail address:
FEMA-Information-Col~ections@dhs.gov.

Dated: June 11, 2007

Jchn A. Sharetts-Sullivan,
Chief, Records Management and Privacy, Office of Management
Directorate, Information Resources Management Branch, Information
Technology Services Division, Federal Zmergency Management Agency,
Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. E7-11658 Filed 6-15-07; 8:45 am]
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