2020-14890. Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Individual & Community Preparedness Division (ICPD) Youth Preparedness Council (YPC) Application Form

AGENCY:

Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION:

60-Day Notice and request for comments.

SUMMARY:

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public to take this opportunity to comment on a revision of a currently approved information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning this collection allowing potential candidates to apply for FEMA's Youth Preparedness Council.

DATES:

Comments must be submitted on or before September 8, 2020.

ADDRESSES:

Submit comments at www.regulations.gov under Docket ID FEMA-2020-0027. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

All submissions received must include the agency name and Docket ID, and will be posted, without change, to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov,, and will include any personal information you provide. Therefore, submitting this information makes it public. You may wish to read the Privacy and Security Notice that is available via a link on the homepage of www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Gretchen Wesche, Youth Preparedness Lead, Individual and Community Preparedness Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, [e-mail]. You may contact the Information Management Division for copies of the proposed collection of information at email address: [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The FEMA Youth Preparedness Council (YPC) was formed to bring together youth leaders from across the country who are highly interested and engaged in advocating youth preparedness and making a difference in their communities. This collection meets the requirements of 6 U.S.C. Sec. 742, National Preparedness, and Presidential Policy Directive—8 (PPD-8) which emphasize the need for involvement from all sectors of society in preparing for and responding to threats and hazards.

Collection of Information

Title: Individual & Community Preparedness Division (ICPD) Youth Preparedness Council (YPC) Application Form.

Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved information collection.

OMB Number: 1660-0144.

FEMA Forms: FEMA Form 008-0-0-24. Title: Individual & Community Preparedness Division (ICPD) Youth Preparedness Council (YPC) Application Form.

Abstract: This application form is used to select interested council members based on dedication to public service, efforts in making a difference in their community, and potential for expanding their impact as a national advocate for youth preparedness.

Affected Public: Individuals or households, State, local or Tribal government.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 200.

Estimated Number of Responses: 200.

Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 283.

Estimated Total Annual Respondent Cost: $2,997.

Estimated Respondents' Operation and Maintenance Costs: $0.

Estimated Respondents' Capital and Start-Up Costs: $0.

Estimated Total Annual Cost to the Federal Government: $72,796.

Comments

Comments may be submitted as indicated in the ADDRESSES caption above. 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.

Maile Arthur,

Acting Records Management Branch Chief, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Mission Support, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.