[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 117 (Friday, June 18, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 32873]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-15555]
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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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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 proposed continuing information collections. In
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A)), this notice seeks comments concerning FEMA Form 85-3,
National Defense Executive Reserve Personal Qualifications Statement.
The form is used by Federal departments and agencies to recruit members
for the National Defense Executive Reserve (NDER) program.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. The NDER program was established by the
Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended. Under Executive Order
12919, National Defense Industrial Resources Preparedness, June 3,
1994, Part VI, Section 601, the Director of the Federal Emergency
Management Agency coordinates the NDER program activities of
departments and agencies that have NDER units. The NDER is composed of
persons of recognized expertise from industry, organized labor,
professional groups, and academia to serve in executive positions in
the Federal Government during the event of an national emergency. FEMA
may activate an NDER unit in whole or in part, upon the written
determination that an national emergency affecting the national
security or defense preparedness of the United States exists, and that
the activation of the units is necessary to carry out the emergency
program functions of departments or agencies.
Collection of Information
Title: The National Defense Executive Reserve Personal
Qualifications Statement.
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved
collection.
OMB Number: 3067-0001.
Form Numbers: FEMA Form 85-3, National Defense Executive Reserve
Personal Qualification Statement.
Abstract: The NDER is a Federal government program coordinated by
FEMA. To become a member of the NDER, individuals with the requisite
qualifications must complete an FEMA Form 85-3, National Defense
Executive Reserve Personal Qualification Statement. FEMA Form 85-3 is
an application form that is used by Federal departments and agencies to
fill NDER vacancies and to ensure that individuals are qualified to
perform in the assigned emergency positions. FEMA reviews the
application forms to ensure that the candidate meets all basic
membership qualifications for the Executive Reservist; ensures that
applicants are not already serving in a Federal department or agency
sponsored unit; and in some cases, determines the Federal department or
agency best suited for the applicant.
Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 25 hours.
Estimated Cost: None.
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 should be received within 60 days of
the date of this notice.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons should submit written comments to Muriel
B. Anderson, FEMA Information Collections Officer, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW, Room 316, Washington, DC 20472.
Telephone number (202) 646-2625. FAX number (202) 646-3524 or e:mail
muriel.anderson@fema.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Margaret B. Roberts, Program
Manager, Preparedness, Training and Exercises Directorate, (202) 646-
3564 for additional information. Contact Ms. Anderson at (202) 646-2625
for copies of the proposed collection of information.
Dated: June 7, 1999.
Reginald Trujillo,
Director, Program Services Division, Operations Support Directorate.
[FR Doc. 99-15555 Filed 6-17-99; 8:45 am]
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