Information is collected from individual states in Cooperative Agreements who participate in both or either the Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP) and Firefighter Property (FFP) programs. This provides state forestry agencies the opportunity to obtain excess Department of Defense and other Federal agencies equipment and supplies to be used in firefighting and emergency services.
US Code:
10 USC Sub A Part IV, Chpt 153, 2576b
Name of Law: Excess personal property: sale or donation to assist firefighting agencies
US Code:
40 USC 202
Name of Law: Federal Property and Administration Service Act of 1949
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.