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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is asking the public for comments on reinstating an information collection that has expired. This collection is connected to the State Administrative Plan for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), which is a guide on administering the HMGP funds. FEMA needs this plan to be approved by its regional administrator before states, territories, or tribal governments can receive funds. This notice aims to make sure the public knows FEMA will submit this information to the Office of Management and Budget for approval, according to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is inviting public comments on a proposal to continue collecting information about hotels and motels meeting fire safety standards, as required by the Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990. This data is used to maintain a National Master List of accommodations safe from fire, which federal employees are encouraged to use for official travel. People can submit their comments by April 28, 2025, to help evaluate the necessity and utility of this information collection. The previous invitation for public comments, published in December 2024, received no responses.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comments on its plan to reinstate, with some changes, the information collection for two grant programs: the Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) and the Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP). These programs provide funding to enhance the security of transit systems and private bus operators against terrorism and other threats. FEMA is inviting feedback on whether the data collection is necessary and how it might be improved. Comments must be submitted by May 16, 2025.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a 30-day notice seeking public comments on the renewal of their Youth Preparedness Council (YPC) Application Form. This council aims to engage youth leaders in efforts to promote community preparedness and national advocacy for emergency readiness. FEMA is collecting demographic information and application materials from candidates, with an estimated annual burden of 283 hours and a respondent cost of $2,974. Comments can be submitted through the specified website by January 2, 2025, to evaluate the data collection's necessity and efficacy.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is announcing the application process for the fiscal year 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. This program provides grants to fire departments, nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations, and state fire training academies to improve the health and safety of first responders. The application period ran from November 12, 2024, to December 20, 2024, and $291.6 million is available for award distribution. Applicants are evaluated based on financial need, project description, cost-benefit analysis, and the impact on daily operations.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comments on the continuation of an information collection for the Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) Program. This program provides assistance to state, tribal, and local governments for managing fires that pose a major disaster threat. The information helps FEMA determine grant eligibility and manage the grants effectively. Public comments are invited to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden of the data collection. Comments can be submitted online until April 26, 2021.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comments on changes to a previously approved information collection related to training evaluation forms. These forms help FEMA assess the effectiveness of its training programs by collecting feedback from participants several months after completing the training. This helps FEMA understand how the training impacts the participants’ jobs and if the skills learned are being applied in real-life situations. FEMA invites comments on the necessity, accuracy, and effectiveness of this data collection to improve its processes.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is requesting public comments on the extension of a currently approved information collection related to the State Administrative Plan for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). This plan is a guide detailing how states, territories, or tribal governments will manage the grant funds. The purpose is to ensure these governments have a FEMA-approved plan in place before receiving HMGP funds. The information was previously shared for public comment, and FEMA now invites further input on it before January 10, 2025.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is proposing a new information collection for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program alongside existing collections for the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) and Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) programs. This proposal includes using a form to gather expressions of interest from volunteers who will review BRIC grant applications. FEMA intends to improve disaster preparedness by enabling funding for effective, risk-reducing projects while encouraging state, local, tribal, and territorial entities to participate in the grant review process. The public is invited to comment on this proposal by February 8, 2021.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is asking the public for comments on an information collection process related to emergency management priorities. This process supports the President's authority under the Defense Production Act to prioritize and allocate resources for national defense, including homeland security and emergency preparedness. The information helps ensure timely delivery of goods and services needed for emergency management. Comments are welcomed to assess the necessity, utility, and potential improvements of this process, and must be submitted by March 5, 2021.