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OMB Control No:
1660-0069
ICR Reference No:
201502-1660-003
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201204-1660-002
Agency/Subagency:
DHS/FEMA
Agency Tracking No:
1660-0069
Title:
National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) Version 5.0
Type of Information Collection:
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
Yes
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
04/11/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
03/31/2015
Terms of Clearance:
FEMA will report back to OMB on their continuing efforts to make this collection more accessible and usable for NFIRS users six months before this collection is resubmitted. FEMA will also make their assessments of the quality of the information from NFIRS and NFPA available to NFIRS users.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
04/30/2019
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2016
Responses
29,969,856
0
29,970,120
Time Burden (Hours)
13,500,230
0
13,704,900
Cost Burden (Dollars)
13,915,000
0
13,775,849
Abstract:
NFIRS provides a mechanism using standardized reporting methods to collect and analyze fire incident data at the Federal, State, and local levels. Data analysis helps local fire departments and States to focus on current problems, predict future problems in their communities, and measure whether their programs are working.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 93 - 498 9
Name of Law: Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
79 FR 210
10/30/2014
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
80 FR 37
02/25/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
6
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Introduction to NFIRS Distance Learning (Training)
NFIC Training Workshop (Training)
NFIRS CD/on-site Orientation (Training)
NFIRS Program Management Orientation (Training)
NFIRS Program Management Training (Training)
NFIRS Version 5.0 Modules (Manual)
NFIRS Version 5.0 Modules (manual)
NFIRS Version 5.0 Modules (manual)
NFIRS Version 5.0 Modules 1-12 (Electronic)
NFIRS Version 5.0 Modules (electronic)
NFIRS Version 5.0 Modules 1-12 (electronic)
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
29,969,856
29,970,120
0
-299,954
299,690
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
13,500,230
13,704,900
0
-339,530
134,860
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
13,915,000
13,775,849
0
0
139,151
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
The annual burden hours has decreased by 204,670 hours from the previous inventory due to discontinuation of use of NFIRS paper forms and a small decrease in the number of students receiving the NFIRS Program Management Training and Orientation.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$2,416,255
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
Yes
Part B of Supporting Statement
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Millicent Brown 202 646-2814 millicent.brown@fema.dhs.gov
Common Form ICR:
Yes
Description/Changes for Common Form Usage:
Approved RCFs using this ICR
Agency/Sub Agency
RCF ID
RCF Title
RCF Status
IC Title
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:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(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;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date:
03/31/2015
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