FEMA is instructed to submit an 83-C with a revised burden estimate based upon the actual man-hours necessary to complete these certifications (including the survey) and the cost of the Flood Insurance Rate Map to typical certifiers.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2002
07/31/2002
07/31/1999
73,650
0
32,000
166,362
0
72,500
0
0
6,000,000
The Elevation Certificate and Floodproofing Certificate are adjuncts to the application for flood insurance. The certificates are required for proper rating of post Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) structures, which are buildings constructed after publication of the FIRM, for flood insurance in Special Flood Hazard Areas. The certificates are supplied to insurance agents, community officials, surveyors, engineers, architects, and NFIP policyholders/applicants. The community official or other professionals provide the elevation data required to documents conformance with floodplain management
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:
(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;
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.
Post Construction Elevation Certificate/Floodproofing Certificate