The collection of information is used
by both State and FEMA Regional staff to facilitate the declaration
request and grant administration processes of FMAGP, as well as end
of year internal reporting of overall declaration requests and
estimated grant outlays. The FMAGP also details applicant
eligibility and the eligibility of cost to be considered under the
program. FEMA actively work with State and Tribal emergency
managers as foresters on the efficient delivery of fire management
assistance.
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.