FEMA is requesting public comments on revisions to the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) Forms Booklet, FEMA 5022. The ICS Forms Booklet was developed to assist emergency response personnel in the use of ICS and corresponding documentation during incident operations.

The National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) Forms Booklet (FEMA 5022) is designed to assist emergency response personnel in the use of ICS and corresponding documentation during incident operations. This booklet is a companion document to the NIMS ICS Field Operating Guide (FOG), FEMA 5021, which provides general guidance to emergency responders on implementing ICS. This booklet is also meant to complement existing incident management programs and does not replace relevant emergency operations plans, laws, and ordinances. These forms are designed for use within the Incident Command System, and are not targeted for use in Area Command or in MultiAgency Coordination Systems.

This updated version of the ICS Forms Booklet incorporates best practices, lessons learned, and input from emergency response stakeholders.The ICS Forms Booklet (FEMA 5022) is available for reviewing at http://www.regulations.gov/ under FEMA-2009-0013-0002. FEMA is accepting comments during this public comment period and will incorporate them, as appropriate, to finalize and release the ICS Forms Booklet.

Comments must be received by January 15, 2010.