Privacy Act Statement

This information is provided pursuant to Public Law 93-579 (Privacy Act of 1974), Title 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a, for individuals applying for admission to FEMA training. AUTHORITY – Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, as amended, Title 15 U.S.C., Sections 2201 et. seq.; Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended, Title 42 U.S.C., Sections 5121 et. seq.; 6 U.S.C. Section 763a; Title 44 U.S.C., Section 3101; Executive Orders 12127 and 12146; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Section 1204 (c) of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007. Public Law 110-53, 121 Stat. 266 (codified at 6 U.S.C. 1102). PURPOSE – To determine eligibility for participation in FEMA training. Demographic data is used for statistical purposes only. USES – FEMA may release information to: FEMA training agency staff and partners to analyze application and enrollment patterns; a physician providing medical assistance to students during training; Board of Visitors members to evaluate programmatic statistics; State, local, tribal agencies to provide FEMA training statistics; Members of Congress; and FEMA training program contractors. EFFECTS OF NONDISCLOSURE – Though voluntary, failure to provide personal information on this form may delay application processing and course completion certification.

I hereby grant LSU NCBRT/ACE, its representatives and employees, permission to use and/or publish photographs or videos of myself during the training I attend in print and/or electronically. I understand and agree that these materials will become the property of LSU NCBRT/ACE and will not be returned. I hereby authorize LSU NCBRT/ACE to edit, copy, exhibit, publish, or distribute the photograph or video for purposes of publicizing their programs or for any other lawful purpose. In addition, I waive my rights to any compensation arising or related to the use of the photographs or videos. I release and discharge LSU NCBRT/ACE from any and all claims arising out of use of the photos or videos for any lawful purpose such as for publicity, illustration, advertising, and Web content.

Additionally, I grant LSU NCBRT/ACE, and its agents, and employees the right to reproduce the photographs and/or video images taken by me during the training or event for the use of publication, promotion, illustration, advertising, or trade. I hereby release LSU NCBRT/ACE and its legal representatives for all claims and liability relating to said images or video. Furthermore, I grant permission to use my statements that were given during discussion, interview or other communication, with or without my name, for the purpose of advertising and publicity without restriction. I waive my right to any compensation.

In the case of minors, LSU NCBRT/ACE has my permission to use photos or video of my child with all the permissions outlined above. I understand that the images may be used in print publications, online publications, presentations, websites, and social media. I also understand that no royalty, fee or other compensation shall become payable to me by reason of such use.

For questions about the Photo/Video Release and Social Media Consent Terms, please contact the LSU NCBRT/ACE Public Affairs team at PublicAffairs@ncbrt.lsu.edu.