FEMA Preparedness Grants: Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
DHS-FEMA-004 Grant Management Information Files 080709 (2) SORN for EMPG.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-09-16
Grants Management Programs 071409 PIA for EMPG.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-09-16
EMPG Supporting Statement, Revised 9-16-2010.doc Supporting Statement A	2010-09-16
GSA_Screenshots2[1], Semiannual Progress Report.doc Supplementary Document	2010-05-20
BSIR Screenshots.doc Supplementary Document	2010-05-20
SF 1199A.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-05-20
SF LLL.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-05-20
SF 425.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-05-20
SF 424D.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-05-20
SF 424C.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-05-20
SF 424B.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-05-20
SF 424A.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-05-20
SF 424.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-05-20
GRTUserGuide.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-04-13
Published 30-Day FRN for OMB Control# 1660-NEW (EMPG), 3-4-2010.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-03-23
Published 60-Day FRN for OMB Control# 1660-NEW (EMPG), 11-17-09.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-03-23
EMPG 1-26-10 priv Final PTA.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-09-16
FY 2009 EMPG Program Guidance.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-03-23
Public Law 110-53, Section 201.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-03-23
Public Law 109-295, Section 662.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-03-23

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
192321	EMPG Work Plan Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1660-0126	ICR Reference No: 201003-1660-008
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DHS/FEMA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: FEMA Preparedness Grants: Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Improperly submitted	Conclusion Date: 09/21/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/04/2010
Terms of Clearance: DHS did not properly attribute burden change to a potential violation of the PRA.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG) assists State and local governments in enhancing and sustaining all-hazards emergency management capabilities. The EMPG Work Plan narrative must demonstrate how proposed projects address gaps, deficiencies, and capabilities in current programs and the ability to provide enhancements consistent with the purpose of the program and guidance provided by FEMA. FEMA uses the information to provide details, timelines, and milestones on proposed projects.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 295 Section 662 Name of Law: Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006
   PL: Pub.L. 110 - 53 Section 201 Name of Law: Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007
  

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:
	74 FR 59237	11/17/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 9916	03/04/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
EMPG Work Plan

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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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new collection that is not on the OMB inventory. Therefore, the burden hours are an increase in program burden hour change.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $571,165

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]? No

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)? No

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: 06/04/2010

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