This collection is approved only under the following condition: -- Race/Ethnicity questions must be changed to conform to OMB standards issued October 30, 1997, including the use of two questions, one for race, one for ethnicity, in self-administered questionnaires, and the instructions to 'select one or more' for race.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2003
07/31/2003
65,000
0
0
8,500
0
0
0
0
0
The National Fire Administration (NFA) courses and programs are delivered on-compus at the National Emergency Training Center (NETC), Mount Weather Emergency Assistance Center (MWEAC), and throughout the Nation in coordination with State and Local fire training officials, and local colleges and universities. Resident and off-campus training is administered by the Emergency Management Institute (EMI). FEMA Form 75-5, General Admissions Application is use to admit applicants to courses and programs offered at NETC and MWEAC. FEMA Form 75-5a, General Admissions Application Short Form is used only when NETC personnel do not
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.
General Admissions Applications and General Admissions Application Short Form