Community Rating System (CRS) Program-Application Worksheets and Commentary

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FEMA Form FF-206-F Repetitive Loss Update Form Form and Instruction	Modified
Form FEMA Form FF-206-F Enviornment and Historic Preservation Certifications Form and Instruction	Modified
Form FEMA Form FF-206-F Community Rating System Annual Certification Form and Instruction	Modified
Form FEMA Form FF-206-F Community Rating System (CRS) Application Letter of Interest and Quick Check Instructions Form and Instruction	Modified
1660-0022 - Published 30-Day Renewal FRN - 2023 10 17.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-10-17
1660-0022 - Published 60-Day Renewal FRN - 2023 05 31.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-06-05
PN, FEMA - CRS ICR Form Collection, 20230508, PRIV final.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-06-05
privacy-pia-FEMA-NFIP-ITS-August2016.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-06-05
privacy_pia_fema_nfipits_10122012.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-06-05
B_Narrative of Changes Table_NFIP_CRS_2019_v2.docx Supplementary Document	2020-03-30
1660-0022 - Supporting Statement A - 2023 10 17 clean.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-10-17
CRS Manual Effective Sept 30 2013.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-09-25
PL 103-325.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-07-07

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
241011	Repetitive Loss Update Form Form and Instruction	Modified
204951	Enviornment and Historic Preservation Certifications Form and Instruction	Modified
180803	Community Rating System Annual Certification Form and Instruction	Modified
180802	Community Rating System (CRS) Application Letter of Interest and Quick Check Instructions Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1660-0022	ICR Reference No: 202306-1660-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202003-1660-006
Agency/Subagency: DHS/FEMA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Community Rating System (CRS) Program-Application Worksheets and Commentary
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 10/18/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2023
Responses	4,170	4,170
Time Burden (Hours)	52,292	52,292
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Community Rating System (CRS) Application Letter & Quick Check, the CRS certification forms, and accompanying guidance are used by communities that participate in the National Flood Insurance Program's (NFIP) CRS program. The CRS is a voluntary program where flood insurance costs are reduced in communities that implement practices, such as building codes and public awareness activities, that are considered to reduce the risks of flooding and promote the purchase of flood insurance.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 103 - 325 541 Name of Law: COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM AND INCENTIVES FOR
  

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:
	88 FR 34873	05/31/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 71584	10/17/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Community Rating System (CRS) Application Letter of Interest and Quick Check Instructions	FEMA Form FF-206-FY-23-100 (formerly 086-0-35)	CRS Application Letter and Quick Check Instructions
Community Rating System Annual Certification	FEMA Form FF-206-FY-23-101 (formerly 086-0-35A)	Community Rating System Community Annual Recertification
Enviornment and Historic Preservation Certifications	FEMA Form FF-206-FY-23-102 (formerly 086-0-35B)	Environmental and Historic Preservation Certifications
Repetitive Loss Update Form	FEMA Form FF-206-FY-23-103 (formerly 086-0-35C)	Repetitive Loss Update 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	4,170	4,170	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	52,292	52,292	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $12,992,290

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: 10/18/2023

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