The IHP allows applicants to request approval of late application request continued assistance, and appeal program decisions. It also allows States and FEMA partnerships for disaster assistance delivery via agreements and plans.
PL:
Pub.L. 106 - 390 408
Name of Law: Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act
US Code:
44 USC 206
Name of Law: Federal Disaster Assistance for Disasters Declared on or after November 23 1988
Disaster activity can fluctuate from year to year, to include the type of peril in which the disaster was declared (i.e., tornado, flood, hurricane, etc.), the magnitude of the population and area affected, and affected population rate of insurance coverage; which thus causes a fluctuation in the average number of disaster applicants that seek assistance from FEMA. There has been no increase in the burden hours for the data collection instruments. Some data collection instruments (i.e., Request for Approval of Late Registration; Request for Continued Assistance, FEMA Form 010-0-12; Solicitud para Continuar la Asistencia de Vivienda Temporera, FEMA Form 010-0-12S; and Appeal for Program Decision) saw a decrease in the total number of respondents.
Data collection instruments (i.e., Request for Continued Assistance, FEMA Form 010-0-12; Solicitud para Continuar la Asistencia de Vivienda Temporera, FEMA Form 010-0-12S) have been updated to provide better instructions to the public regarding the completion of the forms and the necessity of the supporting documentation. As stated above, these minor changes have not increased the burden hours for the data collection instruments.
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.