The collection of information implements the National Urban Search and Rescue System (US&R), by which FEMA provides specialized lifesaving assistance during major disaster or emergency. U&S&R operational activities include locating extracting and providing on-site medical treatment to victims trapped in collapsed structures, weapons of mass destruction events, and when assigned, incident command or coordination of other operational activities. In order to implement the US&R program, FEMA must collect certain types of information, including memorandum of agreement, application, budget ........
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.