Federal Register #FEMA 2026-0100

FEMA Seeks Public Comment on IPAWS MOA Application Information Collection

FEMA, under the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking public comment on the extension of an information collection for Integrated Public Alert and Warning Systems (IPAWS) Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Applications. - Government Buyer: - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned in this notice - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - The information collection supports the issuance of digital certificates to alerting authorities for secure access to IPAWSOPEN - The collection identifies alerting authorities, their alerting software, and the types of events and dissemination channels approved for use - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The process is designed to ensure secure, timely, and effective public warnings for emergencies such as war, terrorist attacks, natural disasters, or other hazards - The affected public includes Federal, State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments - This is a request for public comment, not a procurement action

Description

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comments on the extension, without change, of a currently approved information collection related to Integrated Public Alert and Warning Systems (IPAWS) Memorandum of Agreement Applications. This collection supports the issuance of digital certificates to alerting authorities to securely connect to IPAWSOPEN for disseminating public alerts and warnings. The information collected identifies alerting authorities and their software, and details the types of events and dissemination channels approved for use. The goal is to ensure timely and effective public warnings in emergencies such as war, terrorist attacks, natural disasters, or other hazards.

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