83 FR 40778 - National Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Capabilities Analysis Database
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 159 (August 16, 2018)
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 159 (August 16, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 159 (Thursday, August 16, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 40778-40780] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-17717] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket No. DHS-2018-0041] National Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Capabilities Analysis Database AGENCY: Office of Infrastructure Protection (IP), National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for comments; new collection, 1670-- NEW. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: DHS NPPD IP will submit the following information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until October 15, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number DHS- 2018-0041, by one of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Please follow the instructions for submitting comments. Email: JENNY.MARGAROS@HQ.DHS.GOV. Please include docket number DHS-2018-0041 in the subject line of the message. Mail: Written comments and questions about this Information Collection Request should be forwarded to DHS/NPPD/IP, ATTN: 1670--NEW, 245 Murray Lane SW, Mail Stop 0612, Jenny Margaros, Arlington, VA 20528. Instructions: All submissions received must include the words ``Department of Homeland Security'' and the docket number for this action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Comments submitted in response to this notice may be made available to the public through relevant websites. For this reason, please do not include in your comments information of a confidential nature, such as sensitive personal information or proprietary information. If you send an email comment, your email address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the internet. Please note that responses to this public comment request containing any routine notice about the confidentiality of the communication will be treated as public comments that may be made available to the public notwithstanding the inclusion of the routine notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Jenny Margaros at 703-235-9381 or at JENNY.MARGAROS@HQ.DHS.GOV. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Homeland Security Presidential Directive-19: Combating Terrorist Use of Explosives in the United States, DHS was mandated to have a regularly updated assessment of domestic explosives-related capabilities. It required DHS to expand its National Capabilities Analysis Database, which is now known as the National Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Capabilities Analysis Database (NCCAD). Currently, the President's Policy Directive-17: Countering Improvised Explosive Devices (PPD-17) reaffirms the 2007 Strategy for Combating Terrorist Use of Explosives in the United States. It provides guidance to update and gives momentum to our ability to counter [[Page 40779]] threats involving improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The NCCAD provides State, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement stakeholders a method to identify their level of capability to prevent, protect, mitigate, and respond to an IED threat. It also provides Federal stakeholders an overarching view of the Nation's collective counter-IED capabilities. Information is collected by Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP) personnel and contractors. These individuals travel to locations across the Nation to gather the requisite information. OBP personnel and contractors facilitate initial baseline assessments either face-to-face or via webinar in order to get stakeholders familiar with the NCCAD system, provide clarifying information, and answer questions. Federal, State, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement personnel with a counter-IED mission assist NCCAD personnel to coordinate a training location for personnel from the four disciplines (bomb squads, explosives detection canine, special weapons and tactics teams (SWAT), and dive units) to take their respective assessment. The OBP facilitator begins by conducting a short brief on the reasons for NCCAD and how it can help them as units. The NCCAD assessments consists of a total of 56 tasks bundled into specific question sets spread across the four (4) disciplines representing specific tasks encompassing personnel, training, and equipment. The OBP and the NCCAD team used federal requirements (FEMA Resource Typing) to create the overarching list of questions in the question sets. Where there were no requirements, OBP and NCCAD worked with subject matter experts to identify best practices to create the assessments. Subject matter experts and Federal, State, local agency representatives collaborated to rank and stack each question and question set in order of importance and priority. At that time, weights were assigned to the questions, which provide the capability calculation for the whole question set. The first group of questions in the assessment focus on the profile of the unit, i.e., the number of technicians/handlers; primary assignment versus collateral duty assignment; number of IED responses in the past twelve (12) months; number of special events in the past twelve (12) months. The rest of question sets are delineated by task: Implement Intelligence/Information Gathering and Dissemination; Implement Bombing Incident Prevention and Response Plans; Incident Analysis; Incident Mitigation; Access Threat Area; Contain or Mitigate Hazards; Conduct Scene Investigations; and Maintain Readiness. Each discipline's questionnaire only includes question sets specific to that discipline. This means that while multiple disciplines may have the same question set title, the questions may not be the same. For example, the SWAT and canine questionnaires both have the question set, Maintain Readiness, however, only the canine questionnaire includes specific questions about leashes, water bowls, and kennels, as equipment needed to maintain readiness. This tailoring allows for a large question pool, while ensuring specificity depending on the discipline being assessed. The information from each individual unit is collected into the database. Upon completion of inputting the unit information, the program, using the appropriate algorithms, creates a capabilities analysis report for the unit commander. The report identifies current capabilities, existing gaps, and makes recommendations for closing those gaps. Additionally, the NCCAD allows the unit commander to identify the most efficient and effective purchases of resources to close those gaps. At the State, regional, and National-levels, the data is aggregated within the selected discipline and provides a snapshot of the counter-IED capabilities across the discipline. OBP also intends to identify the lowest, highest, median, and average capability levels across units, States, regions, disciplines, and the Nation. This data will be used to provide snapshots of the C-IED capabilities and gaps to inform decision-makers on policy decisions, resource allocation for capability enhancement, and crisis management. Data collected will be used in readiness planning, as well as steady-state and crisis decision support during threats or incidents. NCCAD data will assist operational decision-makers and resource providers in developing investment justifications that support State homeland security strategies and national priorities. The National Incident Management System (NIMS) Resource Typing assessment is a subset of the NCCAD assessment questions which identify the number and type of bomb response teams that a unit has based on its composition. There are seven tasks with a total of 32 questions. Resource Typing Definitions are used to categorize, by capability, the resources requested, deployed, and used in incidents. Measurable standards identifying resource capabilities and performance levels serve as the basis for this categorization. National NIMS resource types support a common language for the mobilization of resources (equipment, teams, units, and personnel) prior to, during, and after major incidents. Resource users at all levels use these definitions as a consistent basis when identifying and inventorying their resources for capability estimation, planning and for mobilization during mutual aid efforts. National NIMS resource types represent the minimum criteria for the associated component and capability. All responses are collected via electronic means via the virtual assessment program. While the actual data collection is done through the NCCAD database through IP Gateway, OBP personnel facilitate the collection of the data by assisting users via a face-to-face discussion or webinar. This is particularly useful for first time users to understand the nuances of the NCCAD system and how they can use their assessment to help justify resource requests and help with steady-state and threat-initiated decision-making. It is NCCAD policy to not accept the questionnaires in paper format. If there is a power outage at the event site or if the website is down due to technical reasons, facilitators have copies of the paper format for stakeholders to continue filling out. Facilitators do not collect these hard copies. Stakeholders keep them to update the electronic assessment when they next access it. OBP is cutting down this possibility even more by beginning the utilization of tablets and hotspots for those individuals who do not have laptops or internet access. This is a new information collection. OMB is particularly interested in comments that: 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 submissions of responses. [[Page 40780]] Title of Collection: National Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Capabilities Analysis Database. OMB Control Number: 1670--NEW. Frequency: Annually. Affected Public: State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Governments. Number of Respondents: 2,717. Estimated Time per Respondent: 2 hours. Total Burden Hours: 3,735 hours. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0. Total Recordkeeping Burden: $0. Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): $0. David Epperson, Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2018-17717 Filed 8-15-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-9P-P
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Comments must be submitted in writing hq.dhs.gov. You may also consult the 2018–0041, by one of the following
and received by the Department of NIAC website, www.dhs.gov/NIAC, or methods:
Homeland Security no later than 12:00 contact the NIAC Secretariat by phone • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://
p.m. on September 12, 2018, in order to at (703) 235–2888 or by email at NIAC@ www.regulations.gov. Please follow the
be considered by the Council in its hq.dhs.gov. instructions for submitting comments.
meeting. The comments must be SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of • Email: JENNY.MARGAROS@
identified by docket number DHS– this meeting is given under the Federal HQ.DHS.GOV. Please include docket
2018–0040, and may be submitted by Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. number DHS–2018–0041 in the subject
any one of the following methods: Appendix. The NIAC shall provide the line of the message.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: President, through the Secretary of • Mail: Written comments and
www.regulations.gov. Follow the Homeland Security, with advice on the questions about this Information
instructions for submitting written security and resilience of the Nation’s Collection Request should be forwarded
comments. critical infrastructure sectors. The NIAC to DHS/NPPD/IP, ATTN: 1670—NEW,
• Email: NIAC@hq.dhs.gov. Include will meet to discuss issues relevant to 245 Murray Lane SW, Mail Stop 0612,
docket number DHS–2018–0018 in the critical infrastructure security and Jenny Margaros, Arlington, VA 20528.
subject line of the message. resilience, as directed by the President. Instructions: All submissions received
• Fax: (703) 235–9707, ATTN: Ginger The Council will discuss future taskings must include the words ‘‘Department of
Norris. and host a cross-sector panel discussion Homeland Security’’ and the docket
• Mail: Ginger Norris, National about various risks facing critical number for this action. Comments
Protection and Programs Directorate, infrastructure. All slide presentations received will be posted without
Department of Homeland Security, 245 will be posted prior to the meeting on alteration at http://www.regulations.gov,
Murray Lane SW, Mail Stop 0612, the Council’s public web page, including any personal information
Washington, DC 20598–0607. www.dhs.gov/NIAC. provided.
Instructions: All written submissions Comments submitted in response to
must include the words ‘‘Department of Agenda this notice may be made available to the
Homeland Security’’ and docket number I. Opening of Meeting public through relevant websites. For
DHS–2018–0040. Written comments II. Roll Call of Members this reason, please do not include in
will be posted without alteration at III. Opening Remarks and Introductions your comments information of a
www.regulations.gov, including any IV. Approval of June 2018 Meeting confidential nature, such as sensitive
personal information provided. Minutes personal information or proprietary
Docket: For access to the docket or to V. Catastrophic Power Outage Study information. If you send an email
read background documents or Update comment, your email address will be
comments received by the NIAC, go to VI. Public Comment automatically captured and included as
www.regulations.gov. Enter ‘‘NIAC’’ in VII. Discussion of New NIAC Business part of the comment that is placed in the
the search line and the website will list VIII. Closing Remarks public docket and made available on the
all relevant documents for your review. IX. Adjournment internet. Please note that responses to
Members of the public will have an Deirdre Gallop-Anderson, this public comment request containing
opportunity to provide oral comments any routine notice about the
Alternate Designated Federal Officer for the
on the topics on the meeting agenda National Infrastructure Advisory Council. confidentiality of the communication
below, and on any previous studies will be treated as public comments that
[FR Doc. 2018–17716 Filed 8–15–18; 8:45 am]
issued by the NIAC. We request that may be made available to the public
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comments be limited to the issues and notwithstanding the inclusion of the
studies listed in the meeting agenda and routine notice.
previous NIAC studies. All previous DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
NIAC studies can be located at SECURITY specific questions related to collection
www.dhs.gov/NIAC. Public comments activities, please contact Jenny Margaros
may be submitted in writing or [Docket No. DHS–2018–0041] at 703–235–9381 or at
presented in person for the Council to JENNY.MARGAROS@HQ.DHS.GOV.
National Counter-Improvised Explosive
consider. Written comments for SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
Device Capabilities Analysis Database
discussion during the NIAC meeting Homeland Security Presidential
must be received by 12:00 p.m. on AGENCY: Office of Infrastructure Directive-19: Combating Terrorist Use of
Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Protection (IP), National Protection and Explosives in the United States, DHS
Comments received after the deadline Programs Directorate (NPPD), was mandated to have a regularly
will be added to the subsuquent meeting Department of Homeland Security updated assessment of domestic
minutes, if received before meeting (DHS). explosives-related capabilities. It
minutes are finalized. In-person ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for required DHS to expand its National
presentations will be limited to three comments; new collection, 1670—NEW. Capabilities Analysis Database, which is
minutes per speaker, with no more than now known as the National Counter-
15 minutes for all speakers. Parties SUMMARY: DHS NPPD IP will submit the Improvised Explosive Device
interested in making in-person following information collection request Capabilities Analysis Database
comments should register on the Public (ICR) to the Office of Management and (NCCAD). Currently, the President’s
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES
Comment Registration list available at Budget (OMB) for review and clearance Policy Directive-17: Countering
the entrance to the meeting location in accordance with the Paperwork Improvised Explosive Devices (PPD–17)
prior to the beginning of the meeting. Reduction Act of 1995. reaffirms the 2007 Strategy for
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: DATES: Comments are encouraged and Combating Terrorist Use of Explosives
Ginger Norris, NIAC Designated Federal will be accepted until October 15, 2018. in the United States. It provides
Officer, Department of Homeland ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, guidance to update and gives
Security, 202–441–5885, ginger.norris@ identified by docket number DHS– momentum to our ability to counter
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Title of Collection: National Counter- Manager, Office of Program Systems Respondents (i.e., affected public):
Improvised Explosive Device Management, Office of Multifamily Individuals or households, Business or
Capabilities Analysis Database. Housing Programs, Department of other for-profit, Not-for-profit
OMB Control Number: 1670—NEW. Housing and Urban Development, 451 institutions, Federal Government and
Frequency: Annually. 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20410, State, Local or Tribal Government.
Affected Public: State, Local, Tribal, telephone (202) 402–2510, (this is not a Estimated Number of Respondents:
and Territorial Governments. toll-free number) for copies of the 2,170,713.
Number of Respondents: 2,717. proposed forms and other available Estimated Number of Responses:
Estimated Time per Respondent: 2 information. Persons with hearing or 4,127,179.
hours. speech impairments may access this Frequency of Response: 1.
Total Burden Hours: 3,735 hours.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): number through TTY by calling the toll- Average Hours per Response: 2.58.
$0. free Federal Relay Service at (800) 877– Total Estimated Burden: 1,536,684.
Total Recordkeeping Burden: $0. 8339.
B. Solicitation of Public Comment
Total Burden Cost (operating/ Copies of available documents
maintaining): $0. submitted to OMB may be obtained This notice is soliciting comments
from Ms. Pollard. from members of the public and affected
David Epperson, parties concerning the collection of
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
Chief Information Officer. notice informs the public that HUD is information described in Section A on
[FR Doc. 2018–17717 Filed 8–15–18; 8:45 am] seeking approval from OMB for the the following:
BILLING CODE 9110–9P–P information collection described in (1) Whether the proposed collection
Section A. of information is necessary for the
proper performance of the functions of
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND A. Overview of Information Collection the agency, including whether the
URBAN DEVELOPMENT Title of Information Collection: Owner information will have practical utility;
Certification with HUD’s Tenant (2) The accuracy of the agency’s
[Docket No. FR–7005–N–14] estimate of the burden of the proposed
Eligibility and Rent Procedures.
OMB Approval Number: 2502–0204. collection of information;
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information
Type of Request: Reinstatement, with (3) Ways to enhance the quality,
Collection: Owner’s Certification With
change, of previously approved utility, and clarity of the information to
HUD Tenant Eligibility and Rent
collection for which approval has be collected; and
Procedures
expired. (OMB Expiration Date: June 30, (4) Ways to minimize the burden of
AGENCY: Office of the Assistant 2018.) the collection of information on those
Secretary for Housing—Federal Housing Form Number: HUD–50059, HUD– who are to respond; including through
Commissioner, HUD. 50059–A, HUD–9887/9887–A, HUD– the use of appropriate automated
ACTION: Notice. 27061–H, HUD–90100, HUD–90101, collection techniques or other forms of
HUD–90102, HUD–90103, HUD–90104, information technology, e.g., permitting
SUMMARY: HUD is seeking approval from electronic submission of responses.
HUD–90105–a, HUD–90105–b, HUD–
the Office of Management and Budget HUD encourages interested parties to
90105–c, HUD–90105–d, HUD–90106,
(OMB) for the information collection submit comment in response to these
HUD–91066, HUD–91067, HUD–90011,
described below. In accordance with the questions.
HUD–90012, Resident Rights and
Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is
Responsibilities Brochure, EIV and You, Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork
requesting comment from all interested
and the HUD Fact Sheet For HUD Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35.
parties on the proposed collection of
Assisted Residents Dated: July 25, 2018.
information. The purpose of this notice
is to allow for 60 days of public Description of the Need for the Vance T. Morris,
comment. Information and Proposed Use: The Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary
Department needs to collect this for Housing, Federal Housing Commissioner,
DATES: Comments Due Date: October 15, information in order to establish an H.
2018. applicant’s eligibility for admittance to [FR Doc. 2018–17672 Filed 8–15–18; 8:45 am]
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are subsidized housing, specify which BILLING CODE 4210–67–P
invited to submit comments regarding eligible applicants may be given priority
this proposal. Comments should refer to over others, and prohibit racial
the proposal by name and/or OMB discrimination in conjunction with DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
Control Number and should be sent to: selection of tenants and unit URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Colette Pollard, Reports Management assignments. The Department must
Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing specify tenant eligibility requirements [Docket No. FR–7005–N–13]
and Urban Development, 451 7th Street as well as how tenants’ incomes, rents
SW, Room 4176, Washington, DC 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information
and assistance must be verified and
20410–5000; telephone 202–402–3400 Collection: Multifamily Financial
computed so as to prevent the
(this is not a toll-free number) or email Management Template
Department from making improper
at colette.pollard@hud.gov for a copy of payments to owners on behalf of AGENCY: Office of the Assistant
the proposed forms or other available assisted tenants. The Department also
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES
Secretary for Housing—Federal Housing
information. Persons with hearing or must provide annual reports to Congress Commissioner, HUD.
speech impairments may access this and the public on the race/ethnicity and ACTION: Notice.
number through TTY by calling the toll- gender composition of subsidy program
free Federal Relay Service at (800) 877– beneficiaries. This information is SUMMARY: HUD is seeking approval from
8339. essential to maintain a standard of fair the Office of Management and Budget
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: practices in assigning tenants to HUD (OMB) for the information collection
Lanier M. Hylton, Housing Program Multifamily properties. described below. In accordance with the
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| Contact | For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Jenny Margaros at 703-235-9381 or at [email protected] | |
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