Notice of Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request: Certification and Funding of State and Local Fair Housing Enforcement Agencies, 25707-25708 [2015-10502]

Download as PDF asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 86 / Tuesday, May 5, 2015 / Notices public comments after the meeting must be identified by Docket No. DHS–2015– 0013 and may be submitted by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Email: HSAC@hq.dhs.gov. Include Docket No. DHS–2015–0013 in the subject line of the message. • Fax: (202) 282–9207 • Mail: Homeland Security Advisory Council, Department of Homeland Security, Mailstop 0445, 245 Murray Lane SW., Washington, DC 20528. Instructions: All submissions received must include the phrases ‘‘Department of Homeland Security’’ and ‘‘DHS– 2015–0013’’. Comments received will be posted without alteration at https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. 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Under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B), disclosure of these techniques and procedures could frustrate the successful implementation of protective measures designed to keep our country safe. In addition, Under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(7)(E), disclosure of that information could reveal investigative techniques and procedures not generally available to the public, allowing terrorists and those with interests against the United States to circumvent the law. Participation: Members of the public will have until 5 p.m. EDT on Friday, May 15, 2015 to register to attend the HSAC meeting on May 21, 2015. Due to limited availability of seating, admittance will be on a first-come firstserved basis. Participants interested in attending the meeting can contact Mike Miron at HSAC@dhs.gov or (202) 447– 3135. You are required to provide your full legal name, date of birth, and company/agency affiliation. The public may access the facility via public transportation or use the public parking garages located near the Wilson Center. Wilson Center directions can be found at: https://wilsoncenter.org/directions. Members of the public will meet at 1:30 p.m. EDT at the Wilson Center’s main entrance for sign in and escorting to the public meeting room. Late arrivals after 2:00 p.m. EDT will not be permitted access to the facility. Facility Access: You are required to present a valid original government PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 25707 issued ID; State Driver’s License or NonDriver’s Identification Card, U.S. Government Common Access Card (CAC), Military Identification Card or Person Identification Verification Card; U.S. Passport or Passport Card, Foreign Passport; U.S. Border Crossing Card, Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Card; or Native American Tribal Document. Identification of Services for Individuals with Disabilities: For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities, or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact Mike Miron at HSAC@ dhs.gov as soon as possible. Dated: April 29, 2015. Sarah E. Morgenthau, Executive Director, Homeland Security Advisory Council, DHS. [FR Doc. 2015–10498 Filed 5–4–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–9M–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–5833–N–01] Notice of Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request: Certification and Funding of State and Local Fair Housing Enforcement Agencies Office of the Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, HUD. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: HUD is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is requesting comment from all interested parties on the proposed collection of information. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment. SUMMARY: DATES: Comments Due Date: July 6, 2015. Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB Control Number and should be sent to: Colette Pollard, Reports Management Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW., Room 4176, Washington, DC 20410–5000; telephone 202–402–3400 (this is not a toll-free number) or email at Colette.Pollard@hud.gov for a copy of the proposed forms or other available information. Persons with hearing or speech impairments may access this ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\05MYN1.SGM 05MYN1 25708 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 86 / Tuesday, May 5, 2015 / Notices number through TTY by calling the tollfree Federal Relay Service at (800) 877– 8339. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colette Pollard, Reports Management Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20410; email Colette Pollard at Colette.Pollard@ hud.gov or telephone 202–402–3400. This is not a toll-free number. Persons with hearing or speech impairments may access this number through TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Relay Service at (800) 877–8339. Copies of available documents submitted to OMB may be obtained from Ms. Pollard. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice informs the public that HUD is seeking approval from OMB for the information collection described in Section A. A. Overview of Information Collection Title of Information Collection: Certification and Funding of State and Local Fair Housing Enforcement Agencies. OMB Approval Number: 2529–0005. Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection. Form Number: N/A. Description of the need for the information and proposed use: A. Request for Substantial Equivalence For a state or local law to be certified as ‘‘substantially equivalent’’ and therefore be eligible to participate in the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP), the Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity must determine that the state or local law provides substantive rights, procedures, remedies, and the availability of judicial review that are substantially equivalent to those provided in the federal Fair Housing Act (the Act). State and local fair housing enforcement agencies that are seeking certification in accordance with Section 810(f) of the Act submit a request to the Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. The request must be supported by the text of the jurisdiction’s fair housing law, the law creating and empowering the agency, all laws referenced in the jurisdiction’s fair housing law, any regulations and directives issued under the law, and any formal opinions of the State Attorney General or the chief legal officer of the jurisdiction that pertain to the jurisdiction’s fair housing law. B. Information Related to Agency Performance Once agencies are deemed substantially equivalent and are participating in the FHAP, HUD collects Number of respondents Reporting Burden ...................................................................... The Department estimates that reporting information related to agency asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES This notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affected parties concerning the collection of information described in Section A on the following: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) The accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:18 May 04, 2015 Jkt 235001 × Hours per response 6 = 15 Burden hours 450 performance will have the following reporting burdens: Reporting Burden ...................................................................... B. Solicitation of Public Comment Annual responses 5 Number of respondents Total Estimated Burden Hours: 58,530. × sufficient information to monitor agency performance in accordance with 24 CFR 115.206, which sets forth the performance standards for agencies participating in the FHAP. These standards are meant to ensure that the state or local law, both ‘‘on its face’’ and ‘‘in operation,’’ provides substantive rights, procedures, remedies, and judicial review procedures for alleged discriminatory housing practices that are substantially equivalent to those provided in the Act. In addition, HUD collects sufficient information to monitor agency compliance with 24 CFR 115.307 and 24 CFR 115.308, which set forth requirements for FHAP participation and reporting and record keeping requirements including, but not limited to, the requirement that FHAP agencies use HUD’s official complaint data information system, and input complaint processing information into that system in a timely manner. Respondents: State and local government agencies participating in the Fair Housing Assistance Program as well State and local government agencies applying to participate in the FHAP. Frequency/Burden: The Department estimates that requests for substantial equivalence will have the following reporting burdens: × 88 Annual responses × Hours per response 33 (3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; including through the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. HUD encourages interested parties to submit comment in response to these questions. 20 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 Burden hours 58,080 Dated: April 29, 2015. Joseph A. Pelletier, Director, Fair Housing Assistance Division, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. 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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 86 (Tuesday, May 5, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25707-25708]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-10502]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-5833-N-01]


Notice of Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request: 
Certification and Funding of State and Local Fair Housing Enforcement 
Agencies

AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal 
Opportunity, HUD.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: HUD is seeking approval from the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In 
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is requesting comment 
from all interested parties on the proposed collection of information. 
The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment.

DATES: Comments Due Date: July 6, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding 
this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB 
Control Number and should be sent to: Colette Pollard, Reports 
Management Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 7th Street SW., Room 4176, Washington, DC 20410-5000; telephone 
202-402-3400 (this is not a toll-free number) or email at 
Colette.Pollard@hud.gov for a copy of the proposed forms or other 
available information. Persons with hearing or speech impairments may 
access this

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number through TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Relay Service at 
(800) 877-8339.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colette Pollard, Reports Management 
Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20410; email Colette Pollard at 
Colette.Pollard@hud.gov or telephone 202-402-3400. This is not a toll-
free number. Persons with hearing or speech impairments may access this 
number through TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Relay Service at 
(800) 877-8339.
    Copies of available documents submitted to OMB may be obtained from 
Ms. Pollard.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice informs the public that HUD is 
seeking approval from OMB for the information collection described in 
Section A.

A. Overview of Information Collection

    Title of Information Collection: Certification and Funding of State 
and Local Fair Housing Enforcement Agencies.
    OMB Approval Number: 2529-0005.
    Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Description of the need for the information and proposed use:

A. Request for Substantial Equivalence

    For a state or local law to be certified as ``substantially 
equivalent'' and therefore be eligible to participate in the Fair 
Housing Assistance Program (FHAP), the Assistant Secretary for Fair 
Housing and Equal Opportunity must determine that the state or local 
law provides substantive rights, procedures, remedies, and the 
availability of judicial review that are substantially equivalent to 
those provided in the federal Fair Housing Act (the Act).
    State and local fair housing enforcement agencies that are seeking 
certification in accordance with Section 810(f) of the Act submit a 
request to the Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal 
Opportunity. The request must be supported by the text of the 
jurisdiction's fair housing law, the law creating and empowering the 
agency, all laws referenced in the jurisdiction's fair housing law, any 
regulations and directives issued under the law, and any formal 
opinions of the State Attorney General or the chief legal officer of 
the jurisdiction that pertain to the jurisdiction's fair housing law.

B. Information Related to Agency Performance

    Once agencies are deemed substantially equivalent and are 
participating in the FHAP, HUD collects sufficient information to 
monitor agency performance in accordance with 24 CFR 115.206, which 
sets forth the performance standards for agencies participating in the 
FHAP. These standards are meant to ensure that the state or local law, 
both ``on its face'' and ``in operation,'' provides substantive rights, 
procedures, remedies, and judicial review procedures for alleged 
discriminatory housing practices that are substantially equivalent to 
those provided in the Act. In addition, HUD collects sufficient 
information to monitor agency compliance with 24 CFR 115.307 and 24 CFR 
115.308, which set forth requirements for FHAP participation and 
reporting and record keeping requirements including, but not limited 
to, the requirement that FHAP agencies use HUD's official complaint 
data information system, and input complaint processing information 
into that system in a timely manner.
    Respondents: State and local government agencies participating in 
the Fair Housing Assistance Program as well State and local government 
agencies applying to participate in the FHAP.
    Frequency/Burden: The Department estimates that requests for 
substantial equivalence will have the following reporting burdens:

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                                     Number of              Annual             Hours per
                                    respondents     x     responses      x      response      =    Burden hours
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Reporting Burden................               5   ..               6   ..              15   ..             450
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    The Department estimates that reporting information related to 
agency performance will have the following reporting burdens:

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                                     Number of              Annual             Hours per
                                    respondents     x     responses      x      response      =    Burden hours
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Reporting Burden................              88   ..              33   ..              20   ..          58,080
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    Total Estimated Burden Hours: 58,530.

B. Solicitation of Public Comment

    This notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and 
affected parties concerning the collection of information described in 
Section A on the following:
    (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for 
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 
whether the information will have practical utility;
    (2) The accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information;
    (3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
    (4) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
those who are to respond; including through the use of appropriate 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.
    HUD encourages interested parties to submit comment in response to 
these questions.

     Authority:  Section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35.

    Dated: April 29, 2015.
Joseph A. Pelletier,
Director, Fair Housing Assistance Division, Office of Fair Housing and 
Equal Opportunity.
[FR Doc. 2015-10502 Filed 5-4-15; 8:45 am]
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