Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 210 / Tuesday, November 1, 2005 / Notices 65929 

I have determined that the damage in 

certain areas of the State of Mississippi, 

resulting from Hurricane Katrina beginning 

on August 29–October 14, 2005, is of 

sufficient severity and magnitude that special 

conditions are warranted regarding the cost 

sharing arrangements concerning Federal 

funds provided under the Robert T. Stafford 

Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance 

Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121–5206 (the Stafford Act). 

Therefore, I amend my declarations of 

August 29, 2005, and September 1, 2005, to 

authorize Federal funds for Public 

Assistance, at 90 percent of total eligible 

costs, except assistance previously approved 

at 100 percent. 

This adjustment to State and local cost 

sharing applies only to Public Assistance 

costs and direct Federal assistance eligible 

for such adjustments under the law. The law 

specifically prohibits a similar adjustment for 

funds provided to States for Other Needs 

Assistance (Section 408), and the Hazard 

Mitigation Grant Program (Section 404). 

These funds will continue to be reimbursed 

at 75 percent of total eligible costs. 

Please notify the Governor of Mississippi 

and the Federal Coordinating Officer of this 

amendment to my major disaster declaration. 

This cost share is effective as of the 

date of the President’s major disaster 

declaration. 

(The following Catalog of Federal Domestic 

Assistance (CFDA) numbers are to be used 

for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, 

Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora 

Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis 

Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services 

Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment 

Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management 

Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and 

Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and 

Households Disaster Housing Operations; 

97.050 Individuals and Households 

Program—Other Needs; 97.036, Public 

Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation 

Grant Program.) 

R. David Paulison, 

Acting Director, Federal Emergency 

Management Agency. 

[FR Doc. 05–21706 Filed 10–31–05; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 9110–10–P 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND 

SECURITY 

Federal Emergency Management 

Agency 

[FEMA–1606–DR] 

Texas; Amendment No. 7 to Notice of 

a Major Disaster Declaration 

AGENCY: Federal Emergency 

Management Agency, Department of 

Homeland Security. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice 

of a major disaster declaration for the 

State of Texas (FEMA–1606–DR), dated 

September 24, 2005, and related 

determinations. 

EFFECTIVE DATE: October 20, 2005. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Magda Ruiz, Recovery Division, Federal 

Emergency Management Agency, 

Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2705. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice 

of a major disaster declaration for the 

State of Texas is hereby amended to 

include the following areas among those 

areas determined to have been adversely 

affected by the catastrophe declared a 

major disaster by the President in his 

declaration of September 24, 2005: 

Brazoria and Montgomery Counties for 

Public Assistance [Categories C–G] (already 

designated for Individual Assistance and 

debris removal and emergency protective 

measures [Categories A and B] under the 

Public Assistance program, including direct 

Federal assistance.) 

Marion County for Public Assistance 

[Categories C–G] (already designated for 

debris removal and emergency protective 

measures [Categories A and B] under the 

Public Assistance program, including direct 

Federal assistance.) 

(The following Catalog of Federal Domestic 

Assistance Numbers (CFDA) are to be used 

for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, 

Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora 

Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis 

Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services 

Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment 

Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management 

Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and 

Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and 

Households Disaster Housing Operations; 

97.050 Individuals and Households 

Program—Other Needs; 97.036, Public 

Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation 

Grant Program.) 

R. David Paulison, 

Acting Director, Federal Emergency 

Management Agency. 

[FR Doc. 05–21707 Filed 10–31–05; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 9110–10–P 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND 

SECURITY 

Federal Emergency Management 

Agency 

[FEMA–1606–DR] 

Texas; Amendment No. 8 to Notice of 

a Major Disaster Declaration 

AGENCY: Federal Emergency 

Management Agency, Department of 

Homeland Security. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice 

of a major disaster declaration for the 

State of Texas (FEMA–1606–DR), dated 

September 24, 2005, and related 

determinations. 

EFFECTIVE DATE: October 21, 2005. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Magda Ruiz, Recovery Division, Federal 

Emergency Management Agency, 

Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2705. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

Federal Emergency Management Agency 

(FEMA) hereby gives notice that 

pursuant to the authority vested in the 

Acting FEMA Director, Department of 

Homeland Security, under Executive 

Order 12148, as amended, Sandra 

Coachman, of FEMA is appointed to act 

as the Federal Coordinating Officer for 

this declared disaster. 

This action terminates my 

appointment of Thomas P. Davies as 

Federal Coordinating Officer for this 

disaster. 

(The following Catalog of Federal Domestic 

Assistance Numbers (CFDA) are to be used 

for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, 

Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora 

Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis 

Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services 

Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment 

Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management 

Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and 

Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and 

Households Disaster Housing Operations; 

97.050 Individuals and Households 

Program—Other Needs; 97.036, Public 

Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation 

Grant Program.) 

R. David Paulison, 

Acting Director, Federal Emergency 

Management Agency. 

[FR Doc. 05–21708 Filed 10–31–05; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 9110–10–P 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND 

SECURITY 

Immigration and Customs 

Enforcement Bureau 

[File No. OMB–40] 

Agency Information Collection 

Activities: Comment Request 

ACTION: Request OMB emergency 

approval; exemption from NSEERS 

registration requirements. 

The Department of Homeland 

Security (DHS) and the U.S. 

Immigration and Customs Enforcement 

(ICE) has submitted an emergency 

information collection request (ICR) 

utilizing emergency review procedures, 

to the Office of Management and Budget 

(OMB) for review and clearance in 

accordance with section 

1320.13(a)(1)(ii) and (a)(2)(iii) of the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The 

DHS has determined that it cannot 

reasonably comply with the normal 

clearance procedures under this part 

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because normal clearance procedures 

are reasonably likely to prevent or 

disrupt the collection of information. 

Therefore, immediate OMB approval 

has been requested. If granted, the 

emergency approval is only valid for 

180 days. All comments and/or 

questions pertaining to this pending 

request for emergency approval must be 

directed to OMB, Office of Information 

and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: 

Department of Homeland Security Desk 

Officer, 725 17th Street, NW., Suite 

10235, Washington, DC 20503. 

During the first 60 days of this same 

period, a regular review of this 

information collection is also being 

undertaken. During the regular review 

period, the DHS requests written 

comments and suggestions from the 

public and affected agencies concerning 

this information collection. Comments 

are encouraged and will be accepted 

until January 3, 2006. During 60-day 

regular review, all comments and 

suggestions, or questions regarding 

additional information, to include 

obtaining a copy of the information 

collection instrument with instructions, 

should be directed to Mr. Richard A. 

Sloan, Director, Regulatory Management 

Division, Department of Homeland 

Security, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, 

NW., Washington, DC 20529, 3rd Floor, 

202–272–8377. Written comments and 

suggestions from the public and affected 

agencies concerning the collection of 

information should address one or more 

of the following four points: 

(1) Evaluate whether the proposed 

collection of information is necessary 

for the proper performance of the 

functions of the agency, including 

whether the information will have 

practical utility; 

(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the 

agencies estimate of the burden of the 

proposed collection of information, 

including the validity of the 

methodology and assumptions used; 

(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and 

clarity of the information to be 

collected; and 

(4) Minimize the burden of the 

collection of information on those who 

are to respond, including through the 

use of appropriate automated, 

electronic, mechanical, or other 

technological collection techniques or 

other forms of information technology, 

e.g., permitting electronic submission of 

responses. 

Overview of this information 

collection: 

(1) Type of Information Collection: 

Extension of a currently approved 

collection. 

(2) Title of the Form/Collection: 

Exemption from NSEERS Registration 

Requirements. 

(3) Agency form number, if any, and 

the applicable component of the 

Department of Homeland Security 

sponsoring the collection: No Agency 

Form Number. File No. OMB–40, U.S. 

Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 

(4) Affected public who will be asked 

or required to respond, as well as a brief 

abstract: Primary: Individuals and 

Households. This information collection 

allows an alien to seek an exemption 

from the NSEERS registration 

requirements by submitting a letter to 

the Department of Homeland Security 

containing specific information. 

(5) An estimate of the total number of 

respondents and the amount of time 

estimated for an average respondent to 

respond: 5,800 responses at 30 minutes 

(.5 hours) per response. 

(6) An estimate of the total public 

burden (in hours) associated with the 

collection: 2,900 annual burden hours. 

Dated: October 26, 2005. 

Richard A. Sloan, 

Director, Regulatory Management Division, 

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. 

[FR Doc. 05–21639 Filed 10–31–05; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4410–10–M 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND 

SECURITY 

Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration 

Services 

Agency Information Collection 

Activities: Extension of a Currently 

Approved Information Collection; 

Comment Request 

ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information 

Collection Under Review: Application 

for Status as Temporary Resident under 

Section 245A of the Immigration and 

Nationality Act, Form I–687. 

The Department of Homeland 

Security, U.S. Citizenship and 

Immigration Services (CIS) have 

submitted the following information 

collection request to the Office of 

Management and Budget (OMB) for 

review and clearance in accordance 

with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 

1995. The information collection was 

previously published in the Federal 

Register on March 23, 2005 at 70 FR 

14706, allowing for a 30-day public 

comment period. No comments were 

received by CIS on this information 

collection and OMB granted a 6-month 

approval for this collection. 

The purpose of this notice is to 

provide for a second 30-day period for 

public comments and obtain a 3-year 

approval for the use of this form. 

Comments are encouraged and will be 

accepted until December 1, 2005. This 

process is conducted in accordance with 

5 CFR 1320.10. 

Written comments and suggestions 

from the public and affected agencies 

concerning the collection of information 

should address one or more of the 

following four points: 

(1) Evaluate whether the proposed 

collection of information is necessary 

for the proper performance of the 

functions of the agency, including 

whether the information will have 

practical utility; 

(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the 

agency’s estimate of the burden of the 

proposed collection of information, 

including the validity of the 

methodology and assumptions used; 

(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and 

clarity of the information to be 

collected; and 

(4) Minimize the burden of the 

collection of information on those who 

are to respond, including through the 

use of appropriate automated, 

electronic, mechanical, or other 

technological collection techniques or 

other forms of information technology, 

e.g., permitting electronic submission of 

responses. 

Overview of this information 

collection: 

(1) Type of Information Collection: 

Extension of a currently approved 

collection. 

(2) Title of the Form/Collection: 

Application for Status as Temporary 

Resident under Section 245A of the 

Immigration and Nationality Act. 

(3) Agency form number, if any, and 

the applicable component of the 

Department of Homeland Security 

sponsoring the collection: Form I–687. 

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration 

Services. 

(4) Affected public who will be asked 

or required to respond, as well as a brief 

abstract: Primary: Individuals and 

Households. The collection of 

information on Form I–687 is required 

to verify the applicant’s eligibility for 

temporary status, and if the applicant is 

deemed eligible, to grant him or her the 

benefit sought. 

(5) An estimate of the total number of 

respondents and the amount of time 

estimated for an average respondent to 

respond: 100,000 responses at 1 hour 

and 10 minutes (1.16 hours) per 

response. 

(6) An estimate of the total public 

burden (in hours) associated with the 

collection: 116,000 annual burden 

hours.