Revision to National Flood Insurance Program Maps: Application Forms and Instructions for LOMRs and CLOMRs

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FEMA Form 086-0-27 FEMA Form 086-0-27, Overview and Concurrence Form Form and Instruction	Modified
Form FEMA Form 086-0-27 FEMA Form 086-0-27E, Alluvial Fan Flooding Form Form and Instruction	Modified
Form FEMA Form 086-0-27 FEMA Form 086-0-27D, Coastal Structures Form Form and Instruction	Modified
Form FEMA Form 086-0-27 FEMA Form 086-0-27A, Riverine Hydrology & Hydraulics Form Form and Instruction	Modified
Published 30 Day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-04-25
Published 60 Day FRN OMB Collection 1660-0016 5-9-2017.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-04-25
20171215Supporting Statement for OMB Collection 1660-0016+jme.docx Supporting Statement A	2018-04-25
Drafted SORN.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-10-20
Act NFIP Regulations 65 and 70.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-10-20
44 CFR Part 65.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-10-20
National Flood Insurance Act 42 USC 4001 (4101).pdf Supplementary Document	2010-10-20

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
21066	FEMA Form 086-0-27, Overview and Concurrence Form Form and Instruction	Modified
181704	FEMA Form 086-0-27E, Alluvial Fan Flooding Form Form and Instruction	Modified
181703	FEMA Form 086-0-27D, Coastal Structures Form Form and Instruction	Modified
181702	FEMA Form 086-0-27C, Coastal Analysis Form Instruction	Modified
181701	FEMA Form 086-0-27B, Riverine Structures Form Instruction	Modified
181700	FEMA Form 086-0-27A, Riverine Hydrology & Hydraulics Form Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1660-0016	ICR Reference No: 201710-1660-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201402-1660-008
Agency/Subagency: DHS/FEMA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Revision to National Flood Insurance Program Maps: Application Forms and Instructions for LOMRs and CLOMRs
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 03/02/2020

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	3,991	0
Time Burden (Hours)	15,132	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	22,035,000	0

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Abstract: The certification forms are designed to assist requesters in gathering information that FEMA needs to revise a National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) map. This data is required to ensure that requested revisions are in compliance with NFIP regulations. These revisions are granted if the technical information submitted demonstrates that the prior determination of a Special Flood Hazard Area, floodway or Base Flood Elevation on a flood map is no longer valid.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 4001 Name of Law: The National Flood Insurance Act of 1968
  

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 61787	12/29/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 11233	03/14/2018
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 6

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
FEMA Form 086-0-27D, Coastal Structures Form	FEMA Form 086-0-27D	Coastal Structures Form
FEMA Form 086-0-27B, Riverine Structures Form	086-0-27B	Riverine Structures Form
FEMA Form 086-0-27E, Alluvial Fan Flooding Form	FEMA Form 086-0-27E	Alluvial Fan Flooding Form
FEMA Form 086-0-27A, Riverine Hydrology & Hydraulics Form	FEMA Form 086-0-27A	Riverine Hydrology and Hydraulics
FEMA Form 086-0-27, Overview and Concurrence Form	FEMA Form 086-0-27	Overview & Concurrence Form
FEMA Form 086-0-27C, Coastal Analysis Form	FEMA Form 086-0-27C	Coastal Analysis Form

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	3,991	0	0	271	200	3,520
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	15,132	0	0	2,722	200	12,210
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	22,035,000	0	0	2,035,000	200,000	19,800,000

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: Increase in burden hours is primarily due to an increase in the number of applications submitted compared to the previous estimate. The proposed updates to the forms are minor and do not result in any changes in burden hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $24,559

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

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.     Yes

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.     Yes

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? No

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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: 03/02/2020

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