FEMA Wants to Keep Tracking Safe Hotel Fire Forms
Published Date: 3/27/2025
Notice
Summary
FEMA is asking to keep collecting info on hotels and motels that meet basic fire safety rules. This list helps federal employees and the public find safe places to stay during travel or events. No changes are planned, but comments are open until April 28, 2025, and there’s no cost impact for businesses.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Voluntary Fire-Safe Hotel List Continues
FEMA will continue collecting voluntary fire-safety information from hotels, motels, and similar lodging for the National Master List (NML). If a property applies and is approved, its information will be published on the NML so Federal employees and the public can find lodging that meets minimum fire-safety criteria. Comments on the extension are open until April 28, 2025.
Application Burden and Costs for Hotels
The information collection requires an estimated 2,021 respondents submitting 2,630 responses annually, totaling 710 burden hours. FEMA estimates the total annual respondent cost at $40,178 and the total annual cost to the Federal Government at $104,267; respondents report $0 in operation/maintenance and capital/start-up costs.
Federal Travel Must Use Listed Properties
Under the Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990, Federal employees on official travel are required to stay in properties approved by the authority having jurisdiction and listed on the current National Master List. This statutory requirement links Federal travel lodging choice to inclusion on the NML.
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