Delegation of Authority to the Chief Operating Officer, 34745-34746 [2011-14599]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 114 / Tuesday, June 14, 2011 / Notices Authority: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35, as amended. Dated: June 8, 2011. Clifford D. Taffet, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development. [FR Doc. 2011–14724 Filed 6–13–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–5480–N–50] Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB, Emergency Comment Request; Communities Challenge Planning Grant HUD’s, Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities. ACTION: Notice of proposed information collection. AGENCY: The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for emergency review and approval, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. This data collection is for applications received under the community Challenge Planning Grants Notice of Funding Availability. DATES: Comments Due Date: June 28, 2011. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments must be received within 14 days from the date of this Notice. Comments should refer to the proposal by name/or OMB approval number (2501–0025) and should be sent to: HUD Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503; e-mail: oir submission @omb.eop.gov; fax: 202–395–3086. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Reports Management Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 4517th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; e-mail colette.pollard@hud.gov; telephone (202) 708–2374. This is not a toll-free number. Copies of available documents submitted to OMB may be obtained from the Reports Management Officer. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This Notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:27 Jun 13, 2011 Jkt 223001 information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) 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. This Notice also lists the following information: Title of Proposal: Communities Challenge Planning Grant. OMB Control Number: 2501–0025. Agency Form Numbers: (a) Form SF– 424—Application for Federal Assistance. (b) SF–424 Supplement Survey on Equal Opportunity for Applicants (‘‘Faith Based EEO Survey (SF–424 SUPP)’’ on Grants.gov) (optional submission). (c) HUD–424 CBW, HUD Detailed Budget Worksheet, (Include Total Budget (Federal Share and Matching) and Budget Justification Narrative. (d) Form HUD 2880—Applicant/ Recipient Disclosure/Update Report (‘‘HUD Applicant Recipient Disclosure Report’’ on Grants.gov). (e) Form SF–LLL—Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (if applicable). (f) Form HUD 96011—Third Party Documentation Facsimile Transmittal (‘‘Facsimile Transmittal Form’’ on Grants.gov) (Used as the cover page to transmit third party documents and other information designed for each specific 4 application for tracking purposes. HUD will not read faxes that do not use the HUD–96011 as the cover page to the fax.) Description of Information Collection: The Department of Defense and FullYear Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (Pub. L. 112–10, approved April 15, 2011) (Appropriations Act), provided $30,000,000 for HUD’s Community Challenge Planning Grant Program. HUD’s $30 million Community Challenge Planning Grant Program will foster reform and reduce barriers to achieving affordable, economically vital, and sustainable communities. Such efforts may include amending or replacing local master plans, zoning codes, and building codes, either on a jurisdiction wide basis or in a specific neighborhood, district, corridor, or sector to promote mixed-use development, affordable housing, the PO 00000 Frm 00107 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 34745 reuse of older buildings and structures for new purposes, and similar activities with the goal of promoting sustainability at the local or neighborhood level. HUD’s Community Challenge Planning Grant Program also supports the development of affordable housing through the development and adoption of inclusionary zoning ordinances and other activities such as acquisition of land for affordable housing projects. In fiscal year 2010 a joint Notice of Funding Availability was issued for HUD’s Community Challenge Planning Grant program and DOT’s TIGER II Planning Grant program, as a result both agencies successfully awarded 14 joint grants. This fiscal year DOT did not receive transportation planning funds as part of the National Infrastructure Investments program therefore a joint NOFA will not be issued. Members of Affected Public: State, Local Government and Non-profit organization. Estimation of the Total Numbers of Hours Needed to Prepare the Information Collection Including Number of Respondents, Frequency of Responses, and Hours of Response: The estimated number of respondents is 600 and the number of responses is 1. There will be in total, approximately 900 total responses. The total reporting burden is 1800 hours. Status of the Proposed Information Collection: Reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired. Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35, as amended. Dated: June 7, 2011. Colette Pollard, Departmental Reports Management Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–14602 Filed 6–13–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–5553–D–01] Delegation of Authority to the Chief Operating Officer Office of the Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). ACTION: Notice of delegation of authority. AGENCY: In this notice, the Deputy Secretary delegates to the Chief Operating Officer all management and supervisory authority for the following offices: the Chief Information Officer SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\14JNN1.SGM 14JNN1 34746 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 114 / Tuesday, June 14, 2011 / Notices srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES (CIO); the Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO); the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO); the Director of Field Policy Management (FPM); the Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Management; and the Chief Disaster and National Security Officer. DATES: Effective Date: April 15, 2011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lawrence D. Reynolds, Assistant General Counsel for Administrative Law, Office of General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW., Room 9256, Washington, DC 20410– 0500, telephone number 202–402–3502. (This is not a toll-free number.) Individuals with speech or hearing impairments may access this number through TTY by calling 1–800–877– 8339. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Certain management and program functions previously performed by an Assistant Secretary for Administration will now be performed by a Chief Operating Officer (COO). These functions include executive scheduling, field administrative resources, security and emergency planning, grants management and oversight, executive secretariat, Freedom of Information Act processing, budgeting, accounting, hiring and training employees, modernizing information technology systems, information security, protecting privacy, procurement and contracting, strategic planning, disaster preparedness operations, and field policy and management. These function are performed in the offices of the Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO), the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), Director of Field Policy Management, Chief Disaster and National Security Officer, and the Director of Strategic Planning and Management. The COO has been delegated management and program authority for these offices. Additionally, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Reports to the Chief Operating Officer. Section A. Authority The Deputy Secretary of Housing and Urban Development hereby delegates to the Chief Operating Officer authority to manage and supervise the following offices and functions: 1. Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer: This office is responsible for employee performance management; executive resources; human capital field support; human capital policy, planning and training; facilities management services; recruitment and staffing; personnel security; employee assistance VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:27 Jun 13, 2011 Jkt 223001 program, health and wellness; employee and labor relations; pay, benefits and retirement center; human capital information systems; budget; Executive Secretariat correspondence management; and processing of Freedom of Information Act requests. 2. Office of the Chief Information Officer: This office is responsible for modernizing information technology systems, information security, and protecting privacy. 3. Office of the Chief Procurement Officer: This office is responsible for all procurement and contracting activity by the Department. 4. Office of the Director of Field Policy Management: This office provides direction and oversight for Regional and Field Office Directors. 5. Office of the Chief Disaster and National Security Officer: This office is responsible for the Department’s disaster response and recovery programs. 6. Office of Strategic Planning and Management: This office is responsible for the Department’s strategic planning, and performance management and measurement. Section B. Authority Excepted The authority delegated in this document does not include the authority to sue or be sued or to issue or waive regulations. Section C. Authority to Redelegate The Chief Operating Officer may redelegate to employees of HUD any of the authority delegated under Section A above. Section D. Authority Superseded This delegation revokes all previous delegations of authority from the Secretary or the Deputy Secretary to the Assistant Secretary for Administration. Authority: Section 7(d) Department of Housing and Urban Development Act, 42 U.S.C. 3535(d) Dated: April 15, 2011. Ron Sims, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–14599 Filed 6–13–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P PO 00000 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R9–IA–2011–N068; 96300–1671–0000 FY11–R4] Species Proposals for Consideration at the Sixteenth Regular Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: We invite you to provide us with information and recommendations on animal and plant species that should be considered as candidates for U.S. proposals to amend Appendices I and II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES or the Convention) at the upcoming sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP16). Such amendments may concern the addition of species to Appendix I or II, the transfer of species from one Appendix to another, or the removal of species from Appendix II. Finally, with this notice, we also describe the U.S. approach to preparations for CoP16. We will publish a second Federal Register notice to solicit information and recommendations on possible resolutions, decisions, and agenda items for discussion at CoP16 and to provide information on how to request approved observer status. DATES: We will consider all information and comments we receive on or before August 15, 2011. ADDRESSES: Send correspondence pertaining to species proposals to the Division of Scientific Authority; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; 4401 North Fairfax Drive; Room 110; Arlington, VA 22203; or via e-mail to: CoP16species@fws.gov. Comments and materials we receive pertaining to species proposals will be available for public inspection, by appointment, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Division of Scientific Authority. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rosemarie Gnam, Chief, Division of Scientific Authority; phone 703–358– 1708; fax 703–358–2276; e-mail: scientificauthority@fws.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Background The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Frm 00108 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\14JNN1.SGM 14JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 114 (Tuesday, June 14, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34745-34746]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-14599]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-5553-D-01]


Delegation of Authority to the Chief Operating Officer

AGENCY: Office of the Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Housing and 
Urban Development (HUD).

ACTION: Notice of delegation of authority.

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SUMMARY: In this notice, the Deputy Secretary delegates to the Chief 
Operating Officer all management and supervisory authority for the 
following offices: the Chief Information Officer

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(CIO); the Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO); the Chief Procurement 
Officer (CPO); the Director of Field Policy Management (FPM); the 
Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Management; and the 
Chief Disaster and National Security Officer.

DATES: Effective Date: April 15, 2011.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lawrence D. Reynolds, Assistant 
General Counsel for Administrative Law, Office of General Counsel, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW., Room 
9256, Washington, DC 20410-0500, telephone number 202-402-3502. (This 
is not a toll-free number.) Individuals with speech or hearing 
impairments may access this number through TTY by calling 1-800-877-
8339.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Certain management and program functions 
previously performed by an Assistant Secretary for Administration will 
now be performed by a Chief Operating Officer (COO). These functions 
include executive scheduling, field administrative resources, security 
and emergency planning, grants management and oversight, executive 
secretariat, Freedom of Information Act processing, budgeting, 
accounting, hiring and training employees, modernizing information 
technology systems, information security, protecting privacy, 
procurement and contracting, strategic planning, disaster preparedness 
operations, and field policy and management. These function are 
performed in the offices of the Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO), the 
Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), 
Director of Field Policy Management, Chief Disaster and National 
Security Officer, and the Director of Strategic Planning and 
Management. The COO has been delegated management and program authority 
for these offices. Additionally, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) 
Reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

Section A. Authority

    The Deputy Secretary of Housing and Urban Development hereby 
delegates to the Chief Operating Officer authority to manage and 
supervise the following offices and functions:
    1. Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer: This office is 
responsible for employee performance management; executive resources; 
human capital field support; human capital policy, planning and 
training; facilities management services; recruitment and staffing; 
personnel security; employee assistance program, health and wellness; 
employee and labor relations; pay, benefits and retirement center; 
human capital information systems; budget; Executive Secretariat 
correspondence management; and processing of Freedom of Information Act 
requests.
    2. Office of the Chief Information Officer: This office is 
responsible for modernizing information technology systems, information 
security, and protecting privacy.
    3. Office of the Chief Procurement Officer: This office is 
responsible for all procurement and contracting activity by the 
Department.
    4. Office of the Director of Field Policy Management: This office 
provides direction and oversight for Regional and Field Office 
Directors.
    5. Office of the Chief Disaster and National Security Officer: This 
office is responsible for the Department's disaster response and 
recovery programs.
    6. Office of Strategic Planning and Management: This office is 
responsible for the Department's strategic planning, and performance 
management and measurement.

Section B. Authority Excepted

    The authority delegated in this document does not include the 
authority to sue or be sued or to issue or waive regulations.

Section C. Authority to Redelegate

    The Chief Operating Officer may redelegate to employees of HUD any 
of the authority delegated under Section A above.

Section D. Authority Superseded

    This delegation revokes all previous delegations of authority from 
the Secretary or the Deputy Secretary to the Assistant Secretary for 
Administration.

    Authority: Section 7(d) Department of Housing and Urban 
Development Act, 42 U.S.C. 3535(d)

    Dated: April 15, 2011.
Ron Sims,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-14599 Filed 6-13-11; 8:45 am]
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