Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request; National Urban Search and Rescue Response System
Published Date: 1/30/2026
Notice
Summary
FEMA is asking to keep collecting info about the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System, which helps save lives and protect property during disasters. They want your thoughts on this by March 2, 2026. This update won’t cost extra but keeps the lifesaving work running smoothly for everyone involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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FEMA Keeps US&R Data Collection
FEMA will continue collecting program and administrative information from 28 Urban Search and Rescue Sponsoring Agencies to support Readiness and Response Cooperative Agreement awards. The collection uses specific FEMA forms (narrative statements, semi‑annual performance reports, amendment requests, and vehicle purchase justifications) and covers an estimated 98 respondents, 154 responses, 308 total annual burden hours, and $20,048 in estimated total annual respondent cost; the federal cost is estimated at $141,873. The public may submit comments on this extension by March 2, 2026.
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