This collection of information is an electronic online proces used by persons wishing to take an independent study course. Students will review the coursework and take a final examination to gauge the level of knowledge gain achieved from the material presented. Successfully completing a course results in a certificate being generated for the individual, this may be applied towards continuing education credits and college credit. FEMA reports student completion data, when appropriate, to State Training Officers (STO).
The paper version of FEMA Form 064-0-9 was removed from this collection due to the use of information technology. Therefore the burden is estimated has a decrease of -560,742 burden hour .
The number of respondents has an increase of +1,118,404 (8,594,984 responses minus
-7,476,580) due to the number of students taking advantage of the on-line training courses.
Therefore the burden estimates for this collection is has an increase of +372,288 burden hours.
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.