60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program, 73131-73132 [2016-25632]

Download as PDF 73131 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 205 / Monday, October 24, 2016 / Notices 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: October 13, 2016. Harriet Tregoning, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development. [FR Doc. 2016–25634 Filed 10–21–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–5916–N–18] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing, HUD. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: HUD is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection SUMMARY: 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: December 23, 2016. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name/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 202–402–5564 (this is not a toll-free number) or email Colette.Pollard@hud.gov for a copy of the proposed forms or other available information. Persons with hearing or speech impairments may access this number through TTY by calling the tollfree Federal Relay Service at (800) 877– 8339. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Arlette Mussington, Office of Policy, Programs and Legislative Initiatives, PIH, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW., (L’Enfant Plaza, Room 2206), Washington, DC 20410; telephone 202– 402–4109 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. Mussington. 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: Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program. OMB Control Number: 2577–0178. Type of Request: Revision of currently approved collection. Agency Form Numbers: HUD–52650, HUD–52651, HUD–52652, HUD–50058, HUD–2880, HUD–2994–A, HUD–2991, HUD 52752 HUD 52755, SF–424, SF– LLL, HUD–1044. Description of the Need for the Information and Proposed Use: The FSS program, which was established in the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, promotes the development of local strategies that coordinate the use of public housing assistance and assistance under the Section 8 rental certificate and voucher programs (now known as the Housing Choice Voucher Program) with public and private resources to enable eligible families to increase earned income and financial literacy, reduce or eliminate the need for welfare assistance, and make progress toward economic independence and self-sufficiency. Public Housing Agencies consult with local officials to develop an Action Plan, enter into a Contract of Participation with each eligible family that opts to participate in the program, compute an escrow credit for the family, report annually to HUD on implementation of the FSS program, and complete a funding application for the salary of an FSS program coordinator. Respondents (i.e. affected public): Public Housing Agencies, Tribes/ Tribally Designated Housing Entities, State or Local Governments. ESTIMATED ANNUAL REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING BURDEN Number of respondents sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Description of information collection SF424—Application for Federal Assistance ........................ SF LLL—Disclosure of Lobbying Activities .......................... HUD 2880—Applicant/Recipient/Disclosure/Update Form (OMB No. 2510–0011) ..................................................... HUD–2991—Certification of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan (OMB No. 2506–0112) .................................. HUD 52752—Certification of Consistency with the Indian Housing Plan .................................................................... HUD–52755—Sample Contract Admin. Partnership Agreement .................................................................................. HUD–2994—A You are Our Client (OMB no: 2535–0116) HUD–52651—FSS Application ............................................ Subtotal (Application) .................................................... Action Plan ........................................................................... HUD–52650—Contract of Participation ............................... HUD–52652—Escrow Account Credit Worksheet ............... HUD–1044—Grant Agreement* ........................................... Annual Report (Narrative) .................................................... VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:42 Oct 21, 2016 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00076 Responses per year Total annual responses Hours per response Total hours 800 40 1 1 800 40 0.75 0.17 600 7 800 1 800 0 0 800 1 800 0 0 15 1 15 0.25 4 40 50 800 1 1 1 ........................ 1 10 50 1 1 40 50 800 ........................ 10 9,000 37,500 700 700 0.17 0 1.5 2.8 10 .25 .85 N/A 1 7 0 1,200 1,818 100 2,250 31,875 N/A 700 10 900 750 700 700 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\24OCN1.SGM 24OCN1 73132 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 205 / Monday, October 24, 2016 / Notices ESTIMATED ANNUAL REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING BURDEN—Continued Number of respondents Description of information collection HUD–50058—Family Report ............................................... (OMB No. 2577–0083) ......................................................... Subtotal (Program Reporting/Recordkeeping) ..................... Total .............................................................................. 900 Responses per year Total annual responses 50 ........................ ........................ Hours per response 45,000 ........................ ........................ 0 12.1 14.9 Total hours 0 34,925 36,743 * HUD–1044, Award/Amendment is completed by HUD staff, signed by the recipient of the grant, and returned to HUD. This form is a certification and HUD ascribes no burden to its use. Burden hours for forms showing zero burden hours in this collection are reflected in the OMB approval number cited or do not have a reportable burden. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–5910–N–17] B. Solicitation of Public Comment This notice is soliciting comments from members of the pubic 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 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: October 11, 2016. Merrie Nichols-Dixon, Deputy Director, Office of Policy, Programs, and Legislative Initiatives. [FR Doc. 2016–25632 Filed 10–21–16; 8:45 am] sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 4210–67–P 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Environmental Review Procedures for Entities Assuming HUD Environmental Responsibilities Office of Community Planning and Development, 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. DATES: Comments Due Date: December 23, 2016. 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 number through TTY by calling the tollfree Federal Relay Service at (800) 877– 8339. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Liz Zepeda, Environmental Specialist, Office of Environment and Energy, Department of Housing and Urban SUMMARY: Development, 451 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone (202) 402–3988 (this is not a toll-free number) or email at elizabeth.g.zepeda@hud.gov. 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: 24 CFR part 58—Environmental Review Procedures for Entities Assuming HUD Environmental Review Responsibilities. OMB Approval Number: 2506–0087. Type of Request: Extension. Form Number: HUD–7015.15. Description of the need for the information and proposed use: The Request for Release of Funds and Certification is used to document compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act and the related environmental statutes, executive orders, and authorities in accordance with the procedures identified in 24 CFR part 58. Recipients certify compliance and make requests for release of funds. Respondents (i.e. affected public): State, local, and tribal governments and nonprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 18,785. Estimated Number of Responses: 18,785. Frequency of Response: 1. Average Hours per Response: .6. Total Estimated Burdens: 11,271. Information collection Number of respondents Frequency of response Responses per annum Burden hour per response Annual burden hours Hourly cost per response Annual cost Total ............................. 18,785 1 18,785 .6 11,271 30 338,130 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:42 Oct 21, 2016 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\24OCN1.SGM 24OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 205 (Monday, October 24, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 73131-73132]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-25632]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-5916-N-18]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Housing Choice 
Voucher (HCV) Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program

AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian 
Housing, 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: December 23, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding 
this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name/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 
202-402-5564 (this is not a toll-free number) or email 
Colette.Pollard@hud.gov for a copy of the proposed forms or other 
available information. Persons with hearing or speech impairments may 
access this number through TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Relay 
Service at (800) 877-8339.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Arlette Mussington, Office of Policy, 
Programs and Legislative Initiatives, PIH, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW., (L'Enfant Plaza, Room 2206), 
Washington, DC 20410; telephone 202-402-4109 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. Mussington.

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: Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) 
Program.
    OMB Control Number: 2577-0178.
    Type of Request: Revision of currently approved collection.
    Agency Form Numbers: HUD-52650, HUD-52651, HUD-52652, HUD-50058, 
HUD-2880, HUD-2994-A, HUD-2991, HUD 52752 HUD 52755, SF-424, SF-LLL, 
HUD-1044.
    Description of the Need for the Information and Proposed Use: The 
FSS program, which was established in the National Affordable Housing 
Act of 1990, promotes the development of local strategies that 
coordinate the use of public housing assistance and assistance under 
the Section 8 rental certificate and voucher programs (now known as the 
Housing Choice Voucher Program) with public and private resources to 
enable eligible families to increase earned income and financial 
literacy, reduce or eliminate the need for welfare assistance, and make 
progress toward economic independence and self-sufficiency. Public 
Housing Agencies consult with local officials to develop an Action 
Plan, enter into a Contract of Participation with each eligible family 
that opts to participate in the program, compute an escrow credit for 
the family, report annually to HUD on implementation of the FSS 
program, and complete a funding application for the salary of an FSS 
program coordinator.
    Respondents (i.e. affected public): Public Housing Agencies, 
Tribes/Tribally Designated Housing Entities, State or Local 
Governments.

                               Estimated Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden
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   Description of information        Number of     Responses per   Total annual      Hours per
           collection               respondents        year          responses       response       Total hours
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SF424--Application for Federal               800               1             800            0.75             600
 Assistance.....................
SF LLL--Disclosure of Lobbying                40               1              40            0.17               7
 Activities.....................
HUD 2880--Applicant/Recipient/               800               1             800               0               0
 Disclosure/Update Form (OMB No.
 2510-0011).....................
HUD-2991--Certification of                   800               1             800               0               0
 Consistency with the
 Consolidated Plan (OMB No. 2506-
 0112)..........................
HUD 52752--Certification of                   15               1              15            0.25               4
 Consistency with the Indian
 Housing Plan...................
HUD-52755--Sample Contract                    40               1              40            0.17               7
 Admin. Partnership Agreement...
HUD-2994--A You are Our Client                50               1              50               0               0
 (OMB no: 2535-0116)............
HUD-52651--FSS Application......             800               1             800             1.5           1,200
    Subtotal (Application)......                  ..............  ..............             2.8           1,818
Action Plan.....................              10               1              10              10             100
HUD-52650--Contract of                       900              10           9,000             .25           2,250
 Participation..................
HUD-52652--Escrow Account Credit             750              50          37,500             .85          31,875
 Worksheet......................
HUD-1044--Grant Agreement*......             700               1             700             N/A             N/A
Annual Report (Narrative).......             700               1             700               1             700

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HUD-50058--Family Report........             900              50          45,000               0               0
(OMB No. 2577-0083).............
Subtotal (Program Reporting/                      ..............  ..............            12.1          34,925
 Recordkeeping).................
    Total.......................                  ..............  ..............            14.9          36,743
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* HUD-1044, Award/Amendment is completed by HUD staff, signed by the recipient of the grant, and returned to
  HUD. This form is a certification and HUD ascribes no burden to its use.

    Burden hours for forms showing zero burden hours in this collection 
are reflected in the OMB approval number cited or do not have a 
reportable burden.

B. Solicitation of Public Comment

    This notice is soliciting comments from members of the pubic 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 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: October 11, 2016.
Merrie Nichols-Dixon,
Deputy Director, Office of Policy, Programs, and Legislative 
Initiatives.
[FR Doc. 2016-25632 Filed 10-21-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4210-67-P
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