State/Local/Tribal Hazard Mitigation Plans - Section 322 of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement 1660-0062 5-30-08.doc Supporting Statement A	2008-05-30
30-day FRN 1660-0062 published 5-13-08.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-05-13
83-C 1660-0062 2-27-2008.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-05-09
60-day FRN 1660-0062 2-29-2008.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-05-09
44 CFR 201.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-10-25
DISASTER MITIGATION ACT.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-10-25

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
21143	New Plan Development	Unchanged
182457	Mitigation Plan Reviews	Unchanged
182456	Mitigation Plan Updates	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1660-0062	ICR Reference No: 200805-1660-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200710-1660-002
Agency/Subagency: DHS/FEMA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: State/Local/Tribal Hazard Mitigation Plans - Section 322 of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/12/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/07/2008
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2011	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2008
Responses	1,680	0	1,680
Time Burden (Hours)	768,320	0	768,320
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of State Hazard Mitigation Plan requirements is to support State administration of FEMA Mitigation grant programs, and contemplate a significant State commitment to mitigation activities, comprehensive State mitigation planning, and strong program management. Implementation of plans, preidentified, cost-effective mitigation measures will streamline the disaster recovery process. Mitigation Plans is the demonstration of the goals, priorities, to reduce risks from natural hazards. Request is also made to modify the name of the collection to State/Local/Tribal Hazard Mitigation Plans.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 106 - 390 104 Name of Law: Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 106 - 390 104 Name of Law: Disaster Mitigation Act

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1660-AA36	Final or interim final rulemaking	72 FR 61719	10/31/2007

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 11135	02/29/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 27544	05/13/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Mitigation Plan Updates
Mitigation Plan Reviews
New Plan Development

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	1,680	1,680	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	768,320	768,320	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The Interim Rule for Flood Mitigation Grants and Hazard Mitigation Planning (RIN 1660-AA36) is curretnly being amended to streamline planning requirements currently under Section 322 of the Stafford Act.A increase of +656 "Annual Responses" are due to: (1) increase of +30 hours in Plan Development; (2) increase of +340 hours due to Plans Reviews; (3) increase of +286 hours due to Plan Updates and (4) deletion of -320 "Burden Hours Per Respondent" due to duplication of State burden effors. The number of respondents for this collection should have been 56 vs. 250 (-194). All plans are submitted to FEMA from the States.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,083,110

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 07/07/2008

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