The PSGP is an important tool among a comprehensive set of measures to help strengthen the Nation against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. DHS/FEMA uses the information to evaluate applicants familiarity with the national preparedness architecture and identify how elements of this architecture have been incorporated into regional/state/local planning, operations, and investments.
There has been a decrease from the last submission in the annual burden hours in this collection due to the removal of the following collection instruments:
Concept of Operations (CONOPS) â The CONOPS was a high level plan on how funding is going to be utilized, outlining the port area's plan for developing their Port Wide Risk Management/Mitigation and Port Wide Trade Resumption/Resiliency Plans. The CONOPS is no longer required due to the elimination of the Fiduciary Agent (FA) process and has been removed from this collection.
Port-Wide Risk Management/Mitigation Plan (PWRMP) â The PWRMP was developed through the active engagement of all port partners and Area Maritime Security Committee (AMSC), along with key Federal, state, local, and non-governmental entities in Group I and II Port Areas (excluding new Group II Port Areas that choose to opt out of the Fiduciary Agency process). The PRMP is no longer required due to the elimination of the FA process and has been removed from this collection.
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.