The agency should include the OMB number and statement informing the public of the significance of the OMB number (see 44 U.S.C. 3512) in the NEMIS 'Privacy Act Statement.' In addition, the statement informing the public of the significance of the OMB number must be place on the paper forms as well.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2003
02/28/2003
02/29/2000
460,900
0
540,000
171,148
0
146,520
0
0
0
The forms are used only in Presidential-declared major disasters or emergencies to allow individuals, farmers, small business owners, and private nonprofit organizations to apply for Federal disaster assistance. The information serves as the application for FEMA's Disaster Housing Program and Individual and Family Grant Program and is relayed to other Federal and State agencies administering disaster relief programs appropriate to the applicant's needs.
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.
Disaster Assistance Registration; Applicant Statement/Authorization; Declaration of Applicant