Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection, Comment Request; FEMA Preparedness Grants: Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program (THSGP).
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public to take this opportunity t...
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
( printed page 65758)
ACTION:
60-Day notice of extension and request for comments.
SUMMARY:
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public to take this opportunity to comment on an extension, without change, of a currently approved information collection. In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning the Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program (THSGP) investment justification, which allows Indian Tribes to apply for Federal Funding to support efforts to achieve target capabilities related to preventing, preparing for, protecting against, or responding to acts of terrorism.
DATES:
Comments must be submitted on or before December 15, 2026.
ADDRESSES:
To avoid duplicate submissions to the docket, please submit comments at
www.regulations.gov
under Docket ID FEMA-2026-0661. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
All submissions received must include the agency name and Docket ID. Regardless of the method used to submit comments or material, all submissions will be posted, without change, to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at
www.regulations.gov,
and will include any personal information you provide. Therefore, submitting this information makes it public. You may wish to read the Privacy and Security Notice that is available via a link on the homepage of
www.regulations.gov.
The purpose of the THSGP is to make grants available to Federally-recognized “directly eligible tribes,” as defined by section 2005 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (codified as amended at 6 U.S.C. 606), and to provide Tribes with the ability to develop and deliver core capabilities using the combined efforts of the whole community, rather than the exclusive effort of any single organization or level of government. The THSGP's allowable costs support efforts of Tribes to build and sustain core capabilities to prepare for, prevent, protect against, and respond to acts of terrorism. The THSGP also plays an important role in the implementation of the National Preparedness System by supporting the building, sustainment, and delivery of core capabilities essential to achieving FEMA's National Preparedness Goal of a secure and resilient Nation. Federally recognized Tribes are those Tribes appearing on the list published by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (Pub. L. 103-454) (25 U.S.C. 5131). “Directly eligible tribes” are defined in section 2001 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as amended (Pub. L. 107-296) (6 U.S.C. 601).
Collection of Information
Title:
FEMA Preparedness Grants: Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program (THSGP).
Type of Information Collection:
Extension of a currently approved information collection.
OMB Number:
1660-0113.
FEMA Forms:
FEMA Form FF-207-FY-22-118 (formerly 089-22), Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program (THSGP) Investment Justification Template; No Form, Copy of Application provided to State prior to submission.
Abstract:
This information is being collected for the primary purpose of facilitating correspondence between the grant applicant and FEMA and for determining eligibility and administration of FEMA Preparedness Grant Programs, specifically for the THSGP. The THSGP provides supplemental funding to directly eligible Tribes to help strengthen the nation against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. This program provides funds to build capability at the state, local, territorial, and Tribal levels, and implement goals and objectives included in state homeland security strategies.
Affected Public:
State, Local or Tribal Government.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
120.
Estimated Number of Responses:
120.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:
18,010.
Estimated Total Annual Respondent Cost:
$1,030,712.
Estimated Respondents' Operation and Maintenance Costs:
$0.
Estimated Respondents' Capital and Start-Up Costs:
$0.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to the Federal Government:
$506,274.
Comments
Comments may be submitted as indicated in the
ADDRESSES
caption above. Comments are solicited to (a) evaluate whether the proposed data collection is necessary for the proper performance of the Agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) 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; (c) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) 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.
Nigel S. Allicock,
Records Management Branch Chief, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Mission Support, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
www.regulations.gov
6 U.S.C. 606