Office of Emergency Communications SAFECOM Nationwide Survey

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
SAFECOM Survey Form and Instruction	New
SNS_Hard Copy_Federal Version_Final_08032017.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-08-10
Published 30 day FRN - 1670_NEW OEC SAFECOM.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-08-04
Published 60 day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-08-04
Executive Order 13618.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-05-17
U.S.C. 573.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-05-17
U.S.C. 571.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-05-17
PL 109-295.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-05-17
1670-NEW OEC_Supporting Statement B_Final_8-8-17.doc Supporting Statement B	2017-08-10
1670-NEW OEC SSA_CLEAN_8-22-17.docx Supporting Statement A	2017-08-22

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
227846	SAFECOM Survey Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1670-0033	ICR Reference No: 201705-1670-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DHS/CISA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Office of Emergency Communications SAFECOM Nationwide Survey
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: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 10/12/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/24/2017
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2020	36 Months From Approved
Responses	3,002	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,501	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: In 2006, Congress passed Public Law 109-295, which created the Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) headed by a Director of Emergency Communications. Responsibilities of the Director include assisting the Secretary in developing and implementing a program to support and promote the ability of emergency response providers and relevant government officials to continue to communicate in the event of natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters; and ensure, accelerate, and attain interoperable emergency communications nationwide. 6 U.S.C. §571(c)(4) requires the DHS Secretary through the OEC Director to conduct extensive, nationwide outreach to support and promote the ability of emergency response providers and relevant government officials to continue to communicate in the event of natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters. In order to perform this statutory regulation it is important to understand the variety of technology being used today. Additionally, 6 U.S.C. § 573 of the United States Code requires the DHS Secretary to conduct a baseline assessment of the first responder emergency communications capabilities at least every five years. These authorities in addition to DHS’s responsibilities through Executive Order 13618 in the area of national security/emergency providers’ communications require a renewed examination of baseline emergency communications capabilities.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 295 Departmental Management and Op Name of Law: Department of Homeland Security
   US Code: 6 USC 571 Name of Law: Office of Emergency Communications
   US Code: 6 USC 573 Name of Law: Assessments and reports
   EO: EO 13618 Name/Subject of EO: Assignment of National Security and Emergency Preparedness Communications Functions
  

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:
	82 FR 19380	04/27/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 36417	08/04/2017
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
SAFECOM Survey	n/a, n/a, n/a	SAFECOM Survey - Local government version ,   SAFECOM Survey - State government version ,   SAFECOM Survey - Tribal government version

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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	3,002	0	0	3,002	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,501	0	0	1,501	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $121,059

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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]? No

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: 08/24/2017

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