Post Construction Elevation Certificate/Floodproofing Certificate

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FEMA Form 81-31 Post Construction Elevation Certificate/Floodproofing Certificate Form and Instruction	Modified
Form FEMA Form 81-65 Floodproofing Certificate for Non-Residential Structures Form and Instruction	New
44 CFR Part 61.doc Supplementary Document	2008-12-16
30-day FRN Published 12-16-08 1660-0008.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-12-16
60-day FRN published 9-17-08 1660-0008.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-12-16
Supporting Statement OMB 1660-0008 1-29-08.doc Supporting Statement A	2009-01-28

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
21050	Post Construction Elevation Certificate/Floodproofing Certificate Form and Instruction	Modified
187539	Floodproofing Certificate for Non-Residential Structures Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1660-0008	ICR Reference No: 200812-1660-006
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200512-1660-005
Agency/Subagency: DHS/FEMA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Post Construction Elevation Certificate/Floodproofing Certificate
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 03/16/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/03/2009
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2012	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2009
Responses	2,200	0	48,430
Time Burden (Hours)	8,246	0	181,548
Cost Burden (Dollars)	161,713	0	17,000

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Abstract: The Elevation Certificate and Floodproofing Certificate are used in conjunction with the application for flood insurance (OMB No. 1660-0006, National Flood Insurance Program Policy Forms). The certificates are required for proper rating of post Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) structures, which are buildings constructed after the publication of the FIRM, for flood insurance in Special Flood Hazard Areas. In addition, the Elevation Certificate is needed for pre-FIRM structures being rated under post-FIRM flood insurance rules. The certificates provide community officials and others standardized documents to readily record needed building elevation information. NFIP policyholders/applicants provide the appropriate certificate to insurance agents. The certificate is then used in conjunction with the insurance application so that the building can be properly rated for flood insurance.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 4001 Name of Law: Reorganization Plan of No. 3 of 1978
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 53884	09/17/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 76731	12/16/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Post Construction Elevation Certificate/Floodproofing Certificate	FEMA Form 81-31	Elevation Certificate and Instructions
Floodproofing Certificate for Non-Residential Structures	FEMA Form 81-65	Floodproofing Certificate for Non-Residential Structures

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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	2,200	48,430	0	-46,230	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	8,246	181,548	0	-173,302	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	161,713	17,000	0	144,713	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The change in burden is due to a decrease in the number of property owners choosing to purchase flood insurance from private insurers and not the National Flood Insurance Program.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $21,080

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? No

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: 02/03/2009

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