In efforts to examine the impact of its actions on the environment, look at potential alternatives to that action, inform both decision-makers and the public of those impacts through a transparent process, and pursue mitigation if necessary, grant recipients need to provide information that their actions will comply with all related laws and regulations.
There has been no change to the information being collected. However, there has been a decreased in the number of respondents and annual burden hours due to a decrease in grant funding over the past two grant years. FEMA Form 024-0-1 had a few minor changes. Two statements have been removed due to new policy documents which supersede the Information Bulletins; FEMA EHP Instruction 108-1-1 and DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01.
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.