Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: CBRNResponder Network

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection, Comment Request; CBRNResponder Network

DATES:

Comments must be submitted on or before April 13, 2026.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

FEMA's CBRNResponder new user request, new organization request and hazard specific data input forms bring together both Federal and State partners in the unified response to a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear disaster. These collections meet the requirements set forth in the Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, the Homeland Security and Presidential Directive HSPD-5, Presidential Policy Directive 44, Memorandum of Agreement between DHS and FEMA operations and coordination, the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan, the National Response Framework and the Nuclear/Radiological Annex. Responders across the country can opt into this service and utilize its tools to create a common operating picture and streamline a unified response. This occurs when a first responder signs up for an account, joins their local organization and responds to a disaster utilizing the tool.

Collection of Information

Title: CBRNResponder Network.

Type of Information Collection: Existing information collection in use without an OMB control number.

OMB Number: 1660-NW178.

FEMA Forms: FEMA Form FF-104-FY-24-125, New Users Request for an Account; FEMA Form FF-104-FY-24-124, New User Request for an Organization; and FEMA Form FF-104-FY-24-126, Users Submitting Hazard Specific Data.

Abstract: The collection of this information is primarily for State and local response organizations and the first responders that support incidents. This information will inform State and locals, as well as their partner agencies, of the actual hazard and amounts of that hazard on the ground, in the water, and in the air. The data will also be viewable in the CBRNResponder Network to Federal agencies that have a supporting role to a CBRN incident. In addition, the data may be distributed to Federal Partners if a Federal Partner requests the information to support incident response and recovery activities.

Affected Public: State, local or Tribal Governments.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,550.

Estimated Number of Responses: 2,550.

Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 81.

Estimated Total Annual Respondent Cost: $4,031.

Estimated Respondents' Operation and Maintenance Costs: $0.

Estimated Respondents' Capital and Start-Up Costs: $0.

Estimated Total Annual Cost to the Federal Government: $19,815.

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.