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BILLING CODE 4140-01-M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 concerning opportunity for public comment on proposed collections of information, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a copy of the information collection plans, call the SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer on

(240)276-1243. *Comments are invited on:*

(a)Whether the proposed collections of information are necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;

(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information;

(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Proposed Project: Data Toolkit Protocol for the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program

(CCP)(OMB No. 0930-0270)—Revision The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) Center for Mental Health Services

(CMHS)will create a toolkit to be used for the purposes of collecting data on the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP). The CCP provides supplemental funding to states and territories for individual and community crisis intervention services during a federal declared disaster in accordance with section 416, Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Pub. L. 93-288, as amended). The CCP has provided disaster mental health services to millions of disaster survivors since its inception and, as a result of 30 years of accumulated expertise, it has become an important model for Federal response to a variety of catastrophic events. State CCPs, such as Project HOPE (after Hurricane Floyd in North Carolina), Project Heartland (in Oklahoma City after the Murrah Federal Building bombing), Project Liberty (in New York after 9/11), and Project Outreach for Recovery (after the Rhode Island nightclub fire), gulf coast States affected by the 2005 hurricanes, and recent 2007 southern California wildfires have primarily addressed the short-term mental and behavioral health needs of communities through

(a)outreach and public education,

(b)individual and group counseling, and

(c)referral. Disaster victims are normally resilient people responding to abnormally stressful events, thus crisis counseling services are directed at normalizing individuals' experience and distress. Outreach and public education serve primarily to normalize reactions and to engage people who might need further care. Crisis counseling is a strengths-based approach that assists survivors to cope with current stress and symptoms in order to return to predisaster functioning. Crisis counseling relies largely on “active listening,” and crisis counselors also provide psycho-education (especially about the nature of responses to trauma) and help clients build coping skills. Crisis counseling may be a one time event or typically continues no more than a few times on several different occasions. Since crisis counseling is time-limited, referral is the third important function of CCPs. Counselors are expected to refer clients to formal treatment if the person has developed more serious psychiatric, substance abuse, or other severe behavioral health problems. Data about services delivered and users of services will be collected throughout the program period. The data will be collected via the use of a toolkit that relies on standardized forms. At the program level, the data will be entered quickly and easily into a cumulative database to yield summary tables for progress reporting, such as quarterly and final, for the program. The data will be collected in a consistent way from all programs, so that data can be uploaded into an ongoing national database that likewise provides CMHS with a way of producing summary reports of services provided across all programs funded. The components of the data tool kit are listed and described below: • Encounter logs. These forms document all services provided. Completion of these logs by the crisis counselors is required during both the CCP Immediate Services Program (first 60 days after the disaster declaration) and the Regular Services Program (up to 9 months after Immediate Services Program). There are three types of encounter logs:

(1)Individual Crisis Counseling Services Encounter Log;

(2)Group Encounter Log; and

(3)Weekly Tally Sheet. ○ *Individual Crisis Counseling Services Encounter Log.* Crisis counseling is defined as an interaction that lasts at least 15 minutes and involves participant disclosure. This form is completed by the Crisis Counselor for each service recipient, defined as the person or persons who actively participated in the session (e.g., by verbally participating), not someone who is merely present. For families, complete separate forms for all family members who are actively engaged in the visit. Information collected includes demographics, service characteristics, risk factors, event reactions, and referral data. ○ *Group Encounter Log.* This form also completed by crisis counselors is used to identify either a group crisis counseling encounter or a group public education encounter. A check at the top identifies the class of activities (i.e., counseling where participants do most of the talking or education where a formally presentation is conducted). Information collected includes services characteristics, group identity, and activity topics. ○ *Weekly Tally Sheet.* Similar to the Individual and Group Encounter Logs, this form is completed by crisis counselors or other appropriate program staff and documents brief educational and supportive encounters not captured on either the Individual or Group Encounter Logs. Information collected includes service characteristics, daily tallies and weekly totals for brief educational or supportive contacts such as mailings, telephone calls, email contacts and material distribution with no or minimal in-person interaction. The following three tools of the Data Toolkit:

(1)Assessment and Referral,

(2)Participant Feedback, and

(3)CCP Service Provider Feedback are typically introduced when the Regular Services Program begins. These tools are not required to be completed; they are strongly encouraged, but optional. • *Assessment and Referral Tool.* This tool provides descriptive information about intense users of services, defined as all individuals receiving a third individual crisis counseling visit. This tool will be completed by the crisis counselor. • *Participant Feedback.* These surveys are completed by and collected from a sample of service recipients, not every recipient. A time sampling approach (e.g., soliciting participation from all counseling encounters one week per quarter) will be used. Information collected includes satisfaction with services, perceived improvements in self-functioning, types of exposure, and event reactions. • CCP Service Provider Feedback. These surveys are completed by and collected from the CCP service providers anonymously at six months and one year postevent. The survey will be coded on several program-level as well as worker-level variables. However, the program itself will be identified and shared with program management only if the number of individual workers was greater than 20. Estimates of Annualized Hour Burden Estimates of Annualized Hour Burden Form Number of respondents Responses per respondent Total responses Hours per response Total hour burden Individual Crisis Counseling Services Encounter Log Form 1 200 40 8,000 .03 240 Group Encounter Log Form 94 50 4,700 .03 141 Weekly Tally Sheet 1 200 2 33 6,600 .08 528 Assessment & Referral Tool 1 200 3 12 2,400 .08 192 Participant Feedback 1,000 1 1,000 .06 60 CCP Service Provider Feedback 300 1 300 .08 24 Total 23,000 1,185 1 200 is based on typical average of 10 crisis counselors per grant with an approximate average of 20 grants per year. 2 Average of 33 weeks for each grant that includes both Immediate Services and Regular Services Programs. 3 On average 30% of crisis of encounters may result in use of this optional tool. Send comments to Summer King, SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer, Room 7-1044, One Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, MD 20857 and e-mail her a copy at *summer.king@samhsa.hhs.gov.* Written comments should be received within 60 days of this notice. Dated: February 21, 2008. Elaine Parry, Acting Director, Office of Program Services. [FR Doc. E8-3903 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4162-20-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice; 60-day notice and request for comments; this is an extension of a currently approved collection, OMB No. 1660-0104. SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on this information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning Severe Repetitive Loss Program

(SRL)Appeals process as part of the administration of the SRL program. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: To implement the Flood Insurance Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 4102a, as amended, FEMA has published an interim rule at 44 CFR 79.7(d) in the **Federal Register** on October 31, 2007 that outlines an appeals process by which any owner of a severe repetitive loss property may appeal the decision of FEMA to increase the chargeable insurance premium rate on property. The legislation that created the SRL program provides that any owner of a severe repetitive loss property who refuses an offer of mitigation may appeal the decision of FEMA to increase the chargeable insurance premium rate on that property. The process requires the owner to submit a written appeal, including any supporting documentation for their appeal to FEMA within 90 days of the notice of the insurance rate increase. This extension of a currently approved collection of information is necessary to ensure that the property owner is given the opportunity to provide additional documentation that supports one of the six allowable bases for appeal, outlined in the authorizing legislation, and implemented at 44 CFR 79.7(d). Collection of Information *Title:* Severe Repetitive Loss

(SRL)Appeals Process. *Type of Information Collection:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *OMB Number:* 1660-0104. *Form Numbers:* None. *Abstract:* The SRL program provides property owners with the ability to appeal an increase in their flood insurance premium rate if they refuse an offer of mitigation under this program. The property owner must submit information to FEMA to support their appeal. *Affected Public:* Federal Government, and individuals or households. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 100. Annual Burden Hours Project/activity Number of respondents Frequency of responses Number of responses Hours per burden response Total annual burden hours

(C)(A×B) (A×B×C) Appeal written request and supporting documentation 10 1 10 10 100 Total 10 10 10 100 *Comments:* Written comments are solicited to

(a)evaluate whether the proposed data collection is necessary for the proper performance of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;

(b)evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

(c)enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(d)minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, *e.g.* , permitting electronic submission of responses. Comments must be submitted on or before April 29, 2008. ADDRESSES: Interested persons should submit written comments to Director, Records Management and Privacy, Office of Management Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Room 609, Washington, DC 20472. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cecelia Rosenberg, Branch Chief, Mitigation Directorate,

(202)646-3321 for additional information. You may contact the Records Management Branch for copies of the proposed collection of information at facsimile number

(202)646-3347 or *e-mail address: FEMA-Information-Collections@dhs.gov.* Dated: February 19, 2008. John A. Sharetts-Sullivan, Director, Records Management and Privacy, Office of Management Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E8-3904 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-11-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice; 60-day notice and request for comments; Extension of a currently approved collection 1660-0025, Standard Forms: SF-LLL, SF-424, SF-270, FEMA Forms: 20-10, 20-15, 20-16A,B,C, 20-17, 20-18, 20-19, 20-20, and 76-10A. SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on a proposed continuing information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning the forms used to collect financial, programmatic and administrative information from States and local governments pertaining to grant and cooperative agreement. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This information is provided in accordance with the requirements in 44 CFR part 13, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Government (subpart B 13.10, and subpart C 13.32, 13.33, 13.40, 13.41, and subpart D 13.50). This is FEMA implementation of the Common Rule for grants. Collection of Information *Title:* FEMA Grant Administration Forms. *Type of Information Collection:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *OMB Number:* 1660-0025. *Form Numbers:* SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance, FEMA Form 20-20, Budget Information, FEMA Form 20-15, Budget Information—Construction, FEMA Form 20-16,A,B,C, Summary Sheet for Assurances and Certifications, SF LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, FEMA Form 76-10A, Obligating Document for Award/Amendment, FEMA Form 20-10, Financial Status Report and Performance Reports, FEMA Form 20-17, Outlay Report and Request for Reimbursement for Construction Program, FEMA Form 20-18, Report of Government Property, FEMA Form 20-19, Reconciliation of Grants and Cooperative Agreements, and SF 270 Request for Advance or Reimbursement. *Abstract:* This collection of information focuses on the standardization and consistent use of standard and FEMA forms associated with grantees requests for disaster and non-disaster Federal assistance, submission of financial and administrative reporting and record keeping. The use of the forms will minimize burden on the respondent and enable FEMA to continue to improve in its grants administration practices. The forms are used to administer the following FEMA grant programs. *National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System* —To develop an immediately deployable, national response capability to locate and extricate, and medically stabilize victims of structural collapse during a disaster, while simultaneously enhancing the US&R response capabilities of State and local governments. *Community Assistance Program-State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE)* —To ensure that communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program

(NFIP)are achieving flood loss reduction measures consistent with program direction. The CAP-SSSE is intended to identify, prevent and resolve floodplain management issues in participating communities before they develop into problems requiring enforcement action. *Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP)* —To enhance emergency preparedness capabilities of the States and local communities at each of the eight chemical agent stockpile storage facilities. The purpose of the program is to assist States and local communities in efforts to improve their capacity to plan for and respond to accidents associated with the storage and ultimate disposal of chemical warfare materials. *National Dam Safety Program (NDSP)* —To encourage the establishment and maintenance of effective State programs intended to ensure dam safety, to protect human life and property, and to improve State dam safety programs. *Interoperable Communications Equipment (ICE)* —To provide funding to jurisdictions across the nation for demonstration projects on uses of equipment and technologies to increase communications interoperability among the fire service, law enforcement, and emergency medical service communities. These projects will illustrate and encourage the acceptance of new technologies and operating methods to assist communities in achieving interoperability. *Earthquake Consortium (EqC)* —To operate a program of grants and assistance to enable States to develop mitigation, preparedness and response plans prepare inventories and conduct seismic safety inspection of critical structures and lifelines, update building and zoning codes and ordinances to enhance seismic safety, increase earthquake awareness and education, and encourage the development of multi-State groups for such purposes. *Disaster Donations Management Program (AIDMATRRIX)* —To distribute technology solutions to State and local government and voluntary agencies throughout the country prior, to a major event, through the Aidmatrix Foundation/FEMA partnership. This will allow end-users to incorporate technology solutions into their planning, increasing their capacity to respond quickly and effectively once a disaster occurs. *Alternative Housing Pilot Program (AHPP)* —Evaluate the efficacy of non-traditional short and intermediate-term housing alternatives for potential future use in a catastrophic disaster environment. Identify, develop and evaluate alternatives to and alternative forms of FEMA Disaster Housing to assist victims of the 2005 hurricanes in the Gulf Coast. *Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP)* —To increase local involvement in, and ownership of, the development and maintenance of flood hazard maps produced for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). *Map Modernization Management Support (MMMS)* —To increase local involvement in, and ownership of, management of the development and maintenance of flood hazard maps produced for the National Flood Insurance *New Repetitive Flood Claims (RFC)* —The Repetitive Flood Claims

(RFC)Program was authorized in 2004 under Public Law 108-264, funds were not appropriated until FY 2006. The RFC program is authorized under the NFIA to award grants for actions that reduce flood damages to individual properties for which one or more claim payments for losses have been made. FEMA is not required to publish regulations; however, FEMA will provide notice to eligible applicants, post notice on OMB's Grants.gov Web site, and post the RFC program guidance on its Web site at *http://www.fema.gov.* *Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)* —To assist States and communities in implementing measures to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of flood damage to buildings, manufactured homes, and other structures insurable under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). *Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM)* —To provide States and communities with a much needed source of pre-disaster mitigation funding for cost-effective hazard mitigation activities that are part of a comprehensive mitigation program, and that reduce injuries, loss of life, and damage and destruction of property. Competitive grants are part of this program including grants to universities. *Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)* —To provide direct assistance, on a competitive basis, to fire departments of a State or tribal nation for the purpose of protecting the health and safety of the public and firefighting personnel against fire and fire-related hazards. *Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER)* —To increase the number of firefighters in local communities and to help them meet industry minimum standards and attain 24/7 staffing for adequate protection against fire and fire-related hazards, and fulfill related roles associated with fire departments. Disaster Programs *Public Assistance Grants (PA)* —To provide supplemental assistance to States, local governments, and political subdivisions to the State, Indian Tribes, Alaskan Native Villages, and certain nonprofit organizations in alleviating suffering and hardship resulting from major disasters or emergencies declared by the President. *Crisis Counseling (SCC)* —To provide immediate crisis counseling services, when required, to victims of a major Federally-declared disaster for the purpose of relieving mental health problems caused or aggravated by a major disaster or its aftermath. *Presidential Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households—Other Needs (ONA)* —To provide assistance to individuals and households affected by a disaster or emergency declared by the President, and enable them to address necessary expenses and serious needs, which cannot be met through other forms of disaster assistance or through other means such as insurance. *Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)* —To provide States and local governments' financial assistance to implement measures that will permanently reduce or eliminate future damages and losses from natural hazards through safer building practices and improving existing structures and supporting infrastructure. *Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAGP)* —To provide grants to States, Indian tribal government and local governments for the mitigation, management and control of any fire burning on publicly (nonfederal) or privately owned forest or grassland that threatens such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. *Affected Public:* State, local, and tribal government. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours Data collections activity/instruments Number of respondents per form Frequency of responses Hour burden per response Annual responses Total annual burden hours

(C)(D = A × B) (C × D) Disaster Programs PA: SF 424 56 1 1 56 56 FF 20-20 56 1 9.7 56 543 FF 20-16, A, B, C 56 1 1.7 56 95 FF 20-10 56 4 1 224 224 SF-LLL 56 1 0.167 56 9 Sub-total Annual Responses & Burden Hours 448 928 Number of disasters grant applies to 57 57 Total PA 25536 52882 SCC: SF 424 17 1 1 17 17 FF 20-20 17 1 9.7 17 165 FF 20-16, A, B, C 17 1 1.7 17 29 FF 20-10 (SF 269) 17 4 1 68 68 SF-LLL 17 1 0.167 17 3 Sub-total Annual Responses & Burden Hours 136 282 Number of disasters grant applies to 57 57 Total SCC 7752 16053 ONA: SF 424 40 1 1 40 40 FF 20-20 40 1 9.7 40 388 FF 20-16, A, B, C 40 1 1.7 40 68 FF 20-10 40 4 1 160 160 SF-LLL 40 1 0.167 40 7 Sub-total Annual Responses & Burden Hours 320 663 Number of disasters grant applies to 57 57 Total ONA 18240 37773 HMGP: SF 424 52 1 1 52 52 FF 20-20 52 15 9.7 780 7566 FF 20-16, A, B, C 52 1 1.7 52 88 FF 20-10 52 4 1 208 208 FF 20-17 52 15 17.2 780 13416 FF 20-18 52 6 4.2 312 1310 FF 20-19 52 6 0.084 312 26 SF LLL 52 1 0.167 52 9 Sub-total Annual Responses & Burden Hours 2548 22676 Number of disasters grant applies to 57 57 Total HMGP 145236 1292514 FMAGP: SF 424 12 4 1 48 48 FF 20-20 36 4 9.7 144 1397 FF 20-16, A, B, C 36 4 1.7 144 245 FF 20-15 36 4 17.2 144 2477 FF 20-10 12 4 1 48 48 FF 20-18 36 4 4.2 144 605 FF 20-19 36 4 0.084 144 12 SF-LLL 36 4 0.167 144 24 Sub-total Annual Responses & Burden Hours 960 4855 Number of disasters grant applies to 94 94 Total FMGP 90,240 456,402 Total of Annual Responses and Burden Hours for Disaster-Related Programs 287004 1855625 Non-Disaster Programs US&R: SF 424 28 1 1 28 28 FF 20-20 28 1 9.7 28 272 FF 20-16, A, B, C 28 1 1.7 28 48 FF 76-10A 28 1 1.2 28 34 FF 20-10 28 2 1 56 56 SF 270 28 1 1 28 28 SF LLL 28 1 0.167 28 5 Total US&R 224 469 CAP-SSSE: SF 424 56 1 1 56 56 FF 20-20 56 1 9.7 56 543 FF 20-15 56 1 17.2 56 963 FF 20-16, A, B, C 56 1 1.7 56 95 FF 76-10A 56 1 1.2 56 67 FF 20-10 56 2 1 112 112 FF 20-18 56 1 4.2 56 235 FF 20-19 56 1 0.084 56 5 SF LLL 56 1 0.167 56 9 Total CAP-SSSE 560 2086 CSEPP: SF 424 10 1 1 10 10 FF 20-20 10 1 9.7 10 97 FF 20-10 10 4 1 40 40 FF 20-16, A, B, C 10 1 1.7 10 17 FF 76-10A 10 1 1.2 10 12 FF 20-18 10 1 4.2 10 42 FF 20-19 10 1 0.084 10 1 SF LLL 10 1 0.167 10 2 Total CSEPP 110 221 NDSP: SF 424 51 1 1 51 51 FF 20-20 51 1 9.7 51 495 FF 20-16, A, B, C 51 1 1.7 51 87 FF 76-10A 51 1 1.2 51 61 FF 20-10 51 4 1 204 204 SF 270 51 1 1 51 51 SF LLL 51 1 0.167 51 9 Total NDSP 510 957 ICE: FF 20-10 17 4 1 68 68 ICE 68 68 EqC: FF 20-10 3 2 1 6 6 Total EqC 6 6 AIDMATRIX: SF 424 1 1 1 1 1 FF 20-20 1 1 9.7 1 10 FF 20-10 1 4 1 4 4 FF 20-16 A, B, C 1 1 1.7 1 2 SF LLL 1 1 0.167 1 0 Total AIDMATRIX 8 17 AHPP: SF 424 4 1 1 4 4 FF 20-20 4 1 9.7 4 39 FF 20-10 4 4 1 16 16 FF 20-16, A, B, C 4 1 1.7 4 7 SF LLL 4 1 0.167 4 1 Total AHPP 32 66 CTP: SF 424 20 1 1 20 20 FF 20-20 20 1 9.7 20 194 FF 20-15 20 1 17.2 20 344 FF 20-16, A, B, C 20 1 1.7 20 34 FF 20-10 20 4 1 80 80 SF LLL 20 1 0.167 20 3 Total CTP 180 675 MMMS: SF 424 20 1 1 20 20 FF 20-20 20 1 9.7 20 194 FF 20-15 20 1 17.2 20 344 FF 20-16, A, B, C 20 1 1.7 20 34 FF 20-10 20 2 1 40 40 SF LLL 20 1 0.167 20 3 Total MMMS 140 635 RFC: SF 424 56 1 1 56 56 FF 20-20 56 1 9.7 56 543 FF 76-10A 56 1 1.2 56 67 FF 20-16, A, B, C 56 1 1.7 56 95 FF 20-10 56 4 1 224 224 FF 20-18 56 1 4.2 56 235 FF-20-19 56 1 0.084 56 5 SF LLL 56 1 0.167 56 9 Total RFC 616 1235 FMA: SF 424 56 3 1 168 168 FF 20-20 56 3 9.7 168 1630 FF 20-16, A, B, C 56 1 1.7 56 95 FF 76-10A 56 3 1.2 168 202 FF 20-10 56 4 1 224 224 FF 20-18 56 1 4.2 56 235 FF 20-19 56 1 0.084 56 5 SF LLL 56 1 0.167 56 9 Total FMA 952 2568 PDM: SF 424 56 2 1 112 112 FF 20-15 56 1 17.2 56 963 FF 20-20 56 2 9.7 112 1086 FF 76-10A 56 2 1.2 112 134 FF 20-16, A, B, C 56 2 1.7 112 190 FF 20-10 56 8 1 448 448 FF 20-17 56 20 17.2 1120 19264 FF 20-18 56 2 4.2 112 470 FF 20-19 56 2 0.084 112 9 SF LLL 56 2 0.167 112 19 Total PDM 2408 22697 *AFG: SF 424* 4948 1 1 4948 4948 FF 20-20 4948 2 9.7 9896 95991 FF 76-10A 4948 2 1.2 9896 11875 FF 20-16, A, B, C 4948 1 1.7 4948 8412 FF 20-10 4948 2 1 9896 9896 FF 20-17 4948 1 17.2 4948 85106 FF 20-18 4948 1 4.2 4948 20782 FF 20-19 4948 1 0.084 4948 416 SF LLL 4948 1 0.167 4948 826 Total AFG 59376 238251 *FP&S: SF 424 218 1 1 218 218 FF 20-20 218 2 9.7 436 4229 FF 76-10A 218 2 1.2 436 523 FF 20-16, A, B, C 218 1 1.7 218 371 FF 20-10 218 4 1 872 872 FF 20-17 218 1 17.2 218 3750 FF 20-18 218 1 4.2 218 916 FF 20-19 218 1 0.084 218 18 SF LLL 218 1 0.167 218 36 Total FP&S 3052 10933 *SAFER: SF 424 262 1 1 262 262 FF 20-20 262 2 9.7 524 5083 FF 76-10A 262 2 1.2 524 629 FF 20-16, A, B, C 262 1 1.7 262 445 FF 20-10 262 4 1 1048 1048 FF 20-17 262 1 17.2 262 4506 FF 20-18 262 1 4.2 262 1100 FF 20-19 262 1 0.084 262 22 SF LLL 262 1 0.167 262 44 Total SAFER 3668 13140 SRL: SF 424 56 1 1 56 56 FF 20-20 56 1 9.7 56 543 FF 76-10A 56 1 1.2 56 67 FF 20-16, A, B, C 56 1 1.7 56 95 FF 20-10 56 4 1 224 224 FF 20-18 56 1 4.2 56 235 FF-20-19 56 1 0.084 56 5 SF LLL 56 1 0.167 56 9 Total SRL 616 1235 Total of Annual Responses and Burden Hours for Non-Disaster Programs 72,877 295,261 Total of Annual Responses and Burden Hours for Disaster and Non-Disaster Programs 359881 2150885 *Estimated Cost:* The annualized hour burden cost to respondents is estimated to be $57,365,765. This estimate is based on the hourly wage rate for State Representative and Fire Department Chiefs completing and submitting the FEMA Grant Administration forms to FEMA for review and approval. *Comments:* Written comments are solicited to

(a)evaluate whether the proposed data collection is necessary for the proper performance of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;

(b)evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

(c)enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(d)minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, *e.g.* , permitting electronic submission of responses. Comments must be submitted on or before April 29, 2008. ADDRESSES: Interested persons should submit written comments to Office of Management, Records Management Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, Mail Drop Room 301, 1800 S. Bell Street, Arlington, VA 22202. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Cecelia Rosenberg, Section Chief, Mitigation Directorate,

(202)646-3321 for additional information. You may contact the Records Management Branch for copies of the proposed collection of information at facsimile number

(202)646-3347 or *e-mail address: FEMA-Information-Collections@dhs.gov* . Dated: February 13, 2008. John A. Sharetts-Sullivan, Director, Records Management Division, Office of Management, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E8-3905 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-49-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice; 60-day notice and request for comments; this is an extension of a currently approved collection, OMB No. 1660-0103. SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on this information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning the Property Acquisition and Relocation for Open Space process as part of the administration of FEMA's mitigation grant programs. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Rules implementing Property Acquisition and Relocation for Open Space as published at 44 CFR part 80 on October 31, 2007 in the **Federal Register** as an interim rule govern property acquisitions for the creation of open space under all of FEMA mitigation grant programs authorized under both the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5206, and the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4001 *et seq.* Acquisition and relocation of property for open space use is one of the most common mitigation activities, and is an eligible activity type authorized for Federal grant funds under all of FEMA mitigation grant programs. FEMA mitigation grant programs require all properties acquired with FEMA funds to be deed restricted and maintained as open space in perpetuity. This ensures that no future risks from hazards occur to life or structures on that property, and no future disaster assistance or insurance payments are made as a result of damages to that property. This extension of a currently approved collection of information is necessary to establish uniform requirements for State and local implementation of acquisition activities, and to enforce open space maintenance and monitoring requirements for properties acquired with FEMA mitigation grant funds. The interim rule published on October 31, 2007 included a conforming amendment to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to refer to the new part 80 for acquisition and relocation activities, and removed 44 CFR 206.434(f), pertaining to the inapplicability of the Uniform Relocation Act. Collection of Information *Title:* Property Acquisition and Relocation for Open Space. *Type of Information Collection:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *OMB Number:* 1660-0103. *Form Numbers:* None. *Abstract:* FEMA and State and local recipients of FEMA mitigation grant programs will use the information collected to meet the Property Acquisition requirements to implement acquisition activities under the terms of grant agreements for acquisition and relocation activities. FEMA and State/ local grant recipients will also use the information to monitor and enforce the open space requirements for all properties acquired with FEMA mitigation grants. *Affected Public:* State, local, or Indian tribal government and individuals or households. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 11,424. Annual Burden Hours Project/activity Number of respondents Frequency of responses Number of Responses Hours per burden response Total annual burden hours

(C)(A × B) (A × B × C) Voluntary Participation Statement 56 40 1 2,240 2,240 Deed Restriction Requirements 56 40 4 2,240 8,960 Monitoring and Reporting Requirements 56 1 4 56 224 Transfer Certification Enforcement Notices Total 56 9 4,536 11,424 *Comments:* Written comments are solicited to

(a)evaluate whether the proposed data collection is necessary for the proper performance of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;

(b)evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

(c)enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(d)minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, *e.g.* , permitting electronic submission of responses. Comments must be submitted on or before April 29, 2008. ADDRESSES: Interested persons should submit written comments to Director, Records Management and Privacy, Office of Management Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Room 609, Washington, DC 20472. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Cecelia Rosenberg, Branch Chief, Mitigation Directorate,

(202)646-3321 for additional information. You may contact the Records Management Branch for copies of the proposed collection of information at facsimile number

(202)646-3347 or e-mail address: *FEMA-Information-Collections@dhs.gov* . Dated: February 12, 2008. John A. Sharetts-Sullivan, Director, Records Management and Privacy, Office of Management Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E8-3906 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-11-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice; 60-day notice and request for comments; revision of a currently approved collection, OMB No. 1660-0062. SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on a proposed revised information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning State Hazard Mitigation Plan requirements to support State administration of FEMA Mitigation grant programs. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On February 26, 2002, FEMA published an interim rule at 67 FR 884 implementing section 322 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act), 42 U.S.C. 5165, enacted under section 104 of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, 42 U.S.C. 5121 note, to provide new and revitalized approaches to mitigation planning. The Stafford Act provides a framework for linking pre-and-post-disaster mitigation planning and initiatives with public and private interests to ensure an integrated, comprehensive approach to disaster loss reduction. Pursuant to 44 CFR part 201, the mitigation planning requirements require State, local and Indian tribal governments to identify the natural hazards that impact them, to identify actions and activities to reduce any losses from hazards, and to establish a coordinated process to implement the plan, taking advantage of a wide-range of resources. Collection of Information *Title:* State/Local/Tribal Hazard Mitigation Plans—Section 322 of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. *Type of Information Collection:* Revision of a currently approved collection. *OMB Number:* 1660-0062. *Form Numbers:* None. *Abstract:* The purpose of State Hazard Mitigation Plan requirements is to support State administration of FEMA Mitigation grant programs, and contemplate a significant State commitment to mitigation activities, comprehensive State mitigation planning, and strong program management. Implementation of plans, pre-identified cost-effective mitigation measures will streamline the disaster recovery process. Mitigation plans are the demonstration of the goals, priorities to reduce risks from natural hazards. *Affected Public:* State, local or tribal governments, and Individuals or households. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 768,320. Annual Burden Hours Project/activity (survey, form(s), focus group, etc.) Number of respondents Frequency of responses Burden hours per response Annual responses Total annual burden hours

(C)(A×B) (A×B×C) New Plan Development (Local and Tribal Mitigation Included) 56 5 2080 280 582,400 Mitigation Plan Updates (Local and Tribal Included) 56 10 320 560 179,200 Mitigation Plans Review by States (Local and Tribal Included) 56 15 8 840 6,720 Total 56 2,408 1,680 768,320 *Estimated Cost:* The total burden hour costs to respondents using the wage rate categories of Urban and Regional Planners for this information collection is estimated to be $21,282,464 annually. The total annual cost to the Federal Government for staff review and approval of State Hazard Mitigation Plans is estimated to be $226,447 annually. *Comments:* Written comments are solicited to

(a)evaluate whether the proposed data collection is necessary for the proper performance of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;

(b)evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

(c)enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(d)minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, *e.g.* , permitting electronic submission of responses. Comments must be submitted on or before April 29, 2008. ADDRESSES: Interested persons should submit written comments to Office of Management, Records Management Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, Mail Drop Room 301, 1800 S. Bell Street, Arlington, VA 22202. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Cecelia Rosenberg, Section Chief, Mitigation Directorate,

(202)646-3321 for additional information. You may contact the Records Management Branch for copies of the proposed collection of information at facsimile number

(202)646-3347 or e-mail address: *FEMA-Information-Collections@dhs.gov* . Dated: February 13, 2008. John A. Sharetts-Sullivan, Director, Records Management and Privacy, Office of Management Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E8-3908 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-11-P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR-5186-N-09] Federal Property Suitable as Facilities To Assist the Homeless AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, HUD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This Notice identifies unutilized, underutilized, excess, and surplus Federal property reviewed by HUD for suitability for possible use to assist the homeless. DATES: *Effective Date:* February 29, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy Ezzell, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 7262, Washington, DC 20410; telephone

(202)708-1234; TTY number for the hearing- and speech-impaired

(202)708-2565 (these telephone numbers are not toll-free), or call the toll-free Title V information line at 800-927-7588. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the December 12, 1988 court order in *National Coalition for the Homeless* v. *Veterans Administration* , No. 88-2503-OG (D.D.C.), HUD publishes a Notice, on a weekly basis, identifying unutilized, underutilized, excess and surplus Federal buildings and real property that HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. Today's Notice is for the purpose of announcing that no additional properties have been determined suitable or unsuitable this week. Dated: February 21, 2008. Mark R. Johnston, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Special Needs. [FR Doc. 08-852 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am]

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