Notice2021-11932
Request for Information on FEMA Programs, Regulations, and Policies; Public Meetings; Extension of Comment Period
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Published
June 7, 2021
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Homeland Security DepartmentFederal Emergency Management Agency
Abstract
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is extending the public comment period for its request for information published April 22, 2021, and will hold two public meetings remotely via web conference to solicit feedback on the request for information. The request for information seeks input from the public on specific FEMA programs, regulations, collections of information, and policies for the agency to consider modifying, streamlining, expanding, or repealing in light of recent Executive orders.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 107 (Monday, June 7, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30326-30327]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-11932]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
[Docket ID FEMA-2021-0011]
RIN 1660-AB08
Request for Information on FEMA Programs, Regulations, and
Policies; Public Meetings; Extension of Comment Period
AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland
Security.
ACTION: Announcement of public meetings; extension of comment period.
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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is extending
the public comment period for its request for information published
April 22, 2021, and will hold two public meetings remotely via web
conference to solicit feedback on the request for information. The
request for information seeks input from the public on specific FEMA
programs, regulations, collections of information, and policies for the
agency to consider modifying, streamlining, expanding, or repealing in
light of recent Executive orders.
DATES: The comment period for the request for information published at
86 FR 21325 (Apr. 22, 2021) is extended. Written comments may be
submitted until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Wednesday, July 21,
2021.
FEMA will hold meetings on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, from 2 p.m. to
3:30 p.m. ET, and Wednesday, June 16, 2021, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
ET. The public meeting on June 15 will be for a general audience, and
the meeting on June 16 will be focused on issues specific to Indian
Tribal governments. Depending on the number of speakers, the meetings
may end before the time indicated, following the last call for
comments.
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ADDRESSES: The public meetings will be held via web conference. Members
of the public may register to attend the meetings online at the
following links:
For the June 15 meeting: <a href="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8344630664422138128">https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8344630664422138128</a>.
For the June 16 Tribal meeting: <a href="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4077004924087852814">https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4077004924087852814</a>.
If you would like to speak at a meeting, please indicate that on
the registration form. For the June 16 meeting, FEMA will be
prioritizing comments from representatives and members of Indian Tribal
governments. If there is time remaining in a meeting after all
registered speakers have finished, FEMA will invite comments from
others in attendance.
Reasonable accommodations are available for people with
disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the person
listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section below as soon as
possible. Last minute requests will be accepted but may not be possible
to fulfill.
Written comments on the request for information must be submitted
via the Federal eRulemaking Portal at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>.
Search for FEMA-2021-0011-0001 and follow the instructions for
submitting comments.
All written comments received, including any personal information
provided, may be posted without alteration at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. All comments on the request for information made
during the meetings will be posted to the rulemaking docket on <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>.
For access to the docket and to read comments received by FEMA, go
to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> and search for Docket ID FEMA-2021-0011.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kristen Shedd, Acting Deputy Chief
Counsel, General Law, via email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bbfdfef6fa96c9dedcced7dacfd2d4d5c8fbddded6da95dfd3c895dcd4cd"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dd9b98909cf0afb8baa8b1bca9b4b2b3ae9dbbb8b0bcf3b9b5aef3bab2ab">[email protected]</span></a> or via
phone at (202) 646-4105.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On April 22, 2021, FEMA published a Request
for Information on FEMA Programs, Regulations, and Policies.\1\ FEMA is
seeking public input on specific FEMA programs, regulations,
collections of information, and policies for the agency to consider
modifying, streamlining, expanding, or repealing in light of recent
Executive orders. These efforts aim to help FEMA ensure that its
programs, regulations, and policies contain necessary, properly
tailored, and up-to-date requirements that effectively achieve FEMA's
mission in a manner that furthers the goals of advancing equity for
all, including those in underserved communities; bolstering resilience
from the impacts of climate change, particularly for those
disproportionately impacted by climate change; and environmental
justice.
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\1\ 86 FR 21325. Commenters may reference the Request for
Information for a general description of FEMA's programs.
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Specifically, FEMA seeks this input pursuant to the processes
required by Executive Orders 13985, 13990, and 14008 that require
agencies to assess existing programs and policies to determine if: (1)
Agency programs and policies perpetuate systemic barriers to
opportunities and benefits for people of color and other underserved
groups; (2) additional agency actions are required to bolster
resilience to climate change; and (3) agency programs, policies, and
activities address the disproportionately high and adverse climate-
related impacts on disadvantaged communities. Consistent with Executive
Order 13563 and Executive Order 13707, FEMA further seeks this input to
ensure that it is implementing its programs in a manner that builds
disaster readiness and closes national capability gaps through data-
driven approaches and risk-informed preparedness and mitigation
investments as well as in delivering the Agency's response and recovery
mission sets.
The purpose of the request for information is to seek general
feedback on FEMA's programs. Individuals cannot apply for FEMA
assistance by submitting a comment in the Federal Register. If you are
an individual who has been impacted by a disaster and you are seeking
assistance from FEMA, please visit <a href="https://www.fema.gov/assistance/individual">https://www.fema.gov/assistance/individual</a> or call the FEMA Helpline (1-800-621-3362/TTY (800) 462-
7585) to apply or receive information on a pending request.
FEMA is holding public meetings and extending the comment period to
ensure all interested parties have sufficient opportunity to provide
comments on FEMA's programs. FEMA will carefully consider all relevant
comments received during the meetings, and during the rest of the
comment period. All comments or remarks provided on the request for
information during the meeting will be recorded and posted to the
rulemaking docket on <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>.
Meeting Agendas
The agenda for both meetings is as follows:
1. (3 min.) Introduction to Technology
2. (10 min.) Welcome Remarks by FEMA Leadership
3. (75 min.) Public Comment
4. (2 min.) Closing Remarks
Deanne Criswell,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2021-11932 Filed 6-4-21; 8:45 am]
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