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Overview of This Information
Collection
(1) Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a Currently Approved
Collection.
(2) Title of the Forms/Collections:
Petition to Classify Orphan as an
Immediate Relative; Application for
Advance Processing of Orphan Petition;
Listing of Adult Member of the
Household.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and
the applicable component of the DHS
sponsoring the collection: Form I–600,
Form I–600A and Supplement 1; USCIS.
(4) Affected public who will be asked
or required to respond, as well as a brief
abstract: Primary: Individuals or
households. USCIS uses Form I–600 to
determine whether a child alien is an
eligible orphan. Form I–600A is used to
streamline the procedure for advance
processing of orphan petitions.
Supplement 1 is to be completed by
every adult member (age 18 and older),
who lives in the home of the
prospective adoptive parent(s), except
for the spouse of the applicant/
petitioner.
(5) An estimate of the total number of
respondents and the amount of time
estimated for an average respondent to
respond:
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—Form I–600 respondents estimated at
3,277. The estimated average burden
per response is .50 hours (30
minutes).
—Form I–600A respondents estimated
at (4,699). The estimated average
burden per response is .50 hours (30
minutes).
—Supplement 1 respondents estimated
at (2,500). The estimated average
burden per response is .25 hours (15
minutes).
—Biometrics Respondents estimated at
(20,000). The estimated average
burden per response is 1.17 hours.
(6) An estimate of the total public
burden (in hours) associated with the
collection: 28,013 annual burden hours.
If you need a copy of the information
collection instrument with instructions,
or additional information, please visit
the Federal eRulemaking Portal site at:
https://www.regulations.gov. We may
also be contacted at: USCIS, Office of
Policy and Strategy, Regulatory
Coordination Division, 20
Massachusetts Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20529, Telephone
number 202–272–8377.
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Dated: October 25, 2012.
Laura Dawkins,
Chief, Regulatory Coordination Division,
Office of Policy and Strategy, U.S. Citizenship
and Immigration Services, Department of
Homeland Security.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
[Docket No. FR–5603–C–74]
Notice of Submission of Proposed
Information Collection to OMB; Indian
Housing Block Grants (IHBG) Program
Reporting
Office of the Chief Information
Officer, HUD.
ACTION: Notice; correction.
AGENCY:
On October 23, 2012 at 77 FR
64820 HUD published an information
collection notice entitled ‘‘Indian
Housing Block Grants Program
Reporting’’. The following information
is a correction to the previous notice
publish October 23, 2012.
The proposed information collection
requirement described below has been
submitted to the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) for review, as
required by the Paperwork Reduction
Act. The Department is soliciting public
comments on the subject proposal.
Indian tribes, Alaska Natives, Native
Hawaiians, or tribally designated
housing entities that receive IHBG funds
are required annually to submit HUD–
52737 that consists of two components:
the Indian Housing Plan (IHP)
component and the Annual Performance
Report (APR) component.
The IHP is required by Section 102 of
the Native American Housing
Assistance and Self-Determination Act
(NAHASDA) and describes the eligible
IHBG-funded, affordable housing
activities the recipient plans to conduct
for the benefit of low and moderate
income tribal members and identifies
the intended outcomes and outputs for
the upcoming 12-month year. The
recipient submits the IHP at least 75
days prior to the beginning of its 12month program year. HUD conducts a
limited review of the IHP to determine
that the planned activities are in
compliance with NAHASDA
requirements, as defined at 24 CFR Part
1000.
At the end of the 12-month period,
the recipient submits the APR that is
required by Section 404 of NAHASDA
and describes (1) the use of grant funds
during the prior 12-month period; (2)
the actual outcomes and outputs
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achieved; (3) program accomplishments;
and (4) jobs supported by IHBG-funded
activities. HUD uses the information in
the APR to review the recipient’s
progress in implementing the IHP,
verify whether the activities are eligible
and to determine if the recipient has the
capacity to continue implementing the
activities described in the IHP in a
timely manner. The information in the
APR also will be used to provide
Congress, stakeholders, and other
interested parties with information on
how the IHBG funds are being used to
meet affordable housing needs within
Native American communities.
The IHP/APR is currently available in
a Word version. With this submission
HUD intends to make available a revised
Word version, an Excel version, and a
version on HUD’s Energy and
Performance Information Center (EPIC)
Web site. All three versions of the IHP/
APR request the same information and
a recipient may elect to submit to HUD
either the Word, Excel, or EPIC versions;
however, the Excel and EPIC versions
are preferred because of their automated
capabilities and reduced burden. The
Word, Excel, and EPIC versions differ
from the current version of HUD–52737
with the elimination of Line 1 (Planned
Grant-Based Budget for Eligible
Programs) in Section 5 (Budgets)
because collection of this information
served no valid purpose.
Participants in the IHBG program are
responsible for notifying HUD of
changes to the Formula Current Assisted
Stock (FCAS) component of the IHBG
formula. HUD is notified of changes in
the FCAS through a Formula Response
Form (HUD–4117), as defined at 24 CFR
1000.302. A tribe, TDHE, or HUD may
challenge the data from the U.S.
Decennial Census or provide an
alternative source of data by submitting
the Guidelines for Challenging U.S.
Decennial Census Data Document
(HUD–4119). Census challenges are due
March 30th of each fiscal year, as
defined at 24 CFR 1000.336. This
information collection is required of
participants in the IHBG program to
demonstrate compliance with eligibility
and other requirements of NAHASDA;
provision of correction or challenge
documentation of the formula
calculation; and provision of data for
HUD’s annual report to Congress. The
information gathered will be used to
allocate funds under the IHBG program.
The quality assurance of data reported
is a very important issue in maintaining
HUD’s databases used to monitor
participant’s proposed plans,
accomplishments, determine program
compliance, and to ensure fair and
equitable allocations. In some cases, the
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FCAS information addressing the
conveyances and conversions of units
has resulted in the recouping of funds.
The information collected will allow
HUD to accurately audit the program.
DATES: Comments Due Date: November
29, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are
invited to submit comments regarding
this proposal. Comments should refer to
the proposal by name and/or OMB
approval Number (2577–0218) and
should be sent to: HUD Desk Officer,
Office of Management and Budget, New
Executive Office Building, Washington,
DC 20503; fax: 202–395–5806; email:
OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Colette Pollard, Reports Management
Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
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. Copies of available documents
submitted to OMB may be obtained
from Ms. Pollard.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
notice informs the public that the
Department of Housing and Urban
Development has submitted to OMB a
request for approval of the Information
collection described below. This notice
is soliciting comments from members of
the public and affecting agencies
concerning the proposed collection of
information to: (1) Evaluate 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) 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 Proposed: Indian Housing
Block Grants (IHBG) Program Reporting.
OMB Approval Number: 2577–0218.
Form Numbers: HUD 4117, HUD
4117, HUD–4119, HUD 52737 (Excel),
HUD 52737 (EPIC).
Description of the need for the
information and proposed use:
Indian tribes, Alaska Natives, Native
Hawaiians, or tribally designated
housing entities that receive IHBG funds
are required annually to submit HUD–
52737 that consists of two components:
the Indian Housing Plan (IHP)
component and the Annual Performance
Report (APR) component.
The IHP is required by Section 102 of
the Native American Housing
Assistance and Self-Determination Act
(NAHASDA) and describes the eligible
IHBG-funded, affordable housing
activities the recipient plans to conduct
for the benefit of low and moderate
income tribal members and identifies
the intended outcomes and outputs for
the upcoming 12-month year. The
recipient submits the IHP at least 75
days prior to the beginning of its 12month program year. HUD conducts a
limited review of the IHP to determine
that the planned activities are in
compliance with NAHASDA
requirements, as defined at 24 CFR Part
1000.
At the end of the 12-month period,
the recipient submits the APR that is
required by Section 404 of NAHASDA
and describes (1) the use of grant funds
during the prior 12-month period; (2)
the actual outcomes and outputs
achieved; (3) program accomplishments;
and (4) jobs supported by IHBG-funded
activities. HUD uses the information in
the APR to review the recipient’s
progress in implementing the IHP,
verify whether the activities are eligible
and to determine if the recipient has the
capacity to continue implementing the
activities described in the IHP in a
timely manner. The information in the
APR also will be used to provide
Congress, stakeholders, and other
interested parties with information on
how the IHBG funds are being used to
meet affordable housing needs within
Native American communities.
The IHP/APR is currently available in
a Word version. With this submission
HUD intends to make available a revised
Word version, an Excel version, and a
version on HUD’s Energy and
Performance Information Center (EPIC)
Web site. All three versions of the IHP/
APR request the same information and
a recipient may elect to submit to HUD
either the Word, Excel, or EPIC versions;
however, the Excel and EPIC versions
are preferred because of their automated
capabilities and reduced burden. The
Word, Excel, and EPIC versions differ
from the current version of HUD–52737
with the elimination of Line 1 (Planned
Grant-Based Budget for Eligible
Programs) in Section 5 (Budgets)
because collection of this information
served no valid purpose.
Participants in the IHBG program are
responsible for notifying HUD of
changes to the Formula Current Assisted
Stock (FCAS) component of the IHBG
formula. HUD is notified of changes in
the FCAS through a Formula Response
Form (HUD–4117), as defined at 24 CFR
§ 1000.302. A tribe, TDHE, or HUD may
challenge the data from the U.S.
Decennial Census or provide an
alternative source of data by submitting
the Guidelines for Challenging U.S.
Decennial Census Data Document
(HUD–4119). Census challenges are due
March 30th of each fiscal year, as
defined at 24 CFR 1000.336. This
information collection is required of
participants in the IHBG program to
demonstrate compliance with eligibility
and other requirements of NAHASDA;
provision of correction or challenge
documentation of the formula
calculation; and provision of data for
HUD’s annual report to Congress. The
information gathered will be used to
allocate funds under the IHBG program.
The quality assurance of data reported
is a very important issue in maintaining
HUD’s databases used to monitor
participant’s proposed plans,
accomplishments, determine program
compliance, and to ensure fair and
equitable allocations. In some cases, the
FCAS information addressing the
conveyances and conversions of units
has resulted in the recouping of funds.
The information collected will allow
HUD to accurately audit the program.
Number of
respondents
Annual
responses
579
2.290
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Total estimated burden hours: 48,168.
Status: Revision of a currently
approved collection.
Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 35, as
amended.
Dated: October 23, 2012.
Colette Pollard,
Department Reports Management Officer
Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012–26564 Filed 10–29–12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4210–67–P
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Osage Negotiated Rulemaking
Committee
Bureau of Indian Affairs,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of meetings.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
requirements of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Appendix 2,
the U.S. Department of the Interior,
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Osage
Negotiated Rulemaking Committee will
meet as indicated below.
DATES: Meetings: The meetings will be
held as follows: Tuesday, November 13,
2012, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and
Thursday, December 13, 2012, and
Friday, December 14, 2012, from 9 a.m.
to 6 p.m.
ADDRESSES: November Meeting: Osage
Minerals Council Chambers, 813
Grandview Place, Pawhuska, Oklahoma
74056; December Meeting: Wah Zha Zhi
Cultural Center, 1449 W. Main,
Pawhuska, Oklahoma 74056.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Eddie Streater, Designated Federal
Officer, Bureau of Indian Affairs,
Wewoka Agency, P.O. Box 1540,
Seminole, OK 74818; telephone (405)
257–6250; fax (405) 257–3875; or email
osageregneg@bia.gov. Additional
Committee information can be found at:
https://www.bia.gov/osageregneg.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
October 14, 2011, the United States and
the Osage Nation (formerly known as
the Osage Tribe) signed a Settlement
Agreement to resolve litigation
regarding alleged mismanagement of the
Osage Nation’s oil and gas mineral
estate, among other claims. As part of
the Settlement Agreement, the parties
agreed that it would be mutually
beneficial ‘‘to address means of
improving the trust management of the
Osage Mineral Estate, the Osage Tribal
Trust Account, and Other Osage
Accounts.’’ Settlement Agreement,
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SUMMARY:
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Paragraph 1.i. The parties agreed that a
review and revision of the existing
regulations is warranted to better assist
the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) in
managing the Osage Mineral Estate. The
parties agreed to engage in a negotiated
rulemaking for this purpose. Settlement
Agreement, Paragraph 9.b. After the
Committee submits its report, BIA will
develop a proposed rule to be published
in the Federal Register.
Meeting Agenda: The meeting agenda
will include (1) Welcome and
Introduction; (2) Overview of prior
meeting and action tracking; (3)
Members’ round robin to share
information and identify key issues to
be addressed; (4) Committee Members’
review and discussion of subcommittee
activities; (5) Future Committee
activities; (6) Public comments which
will be scheduled for 45 minutes in the
morning and again in the afternoon; and
(7) closing remarks. The final agenda
will be posted on www.bia.gov/
osagenegreg prior to each meeting.
Public Input: All Committee meetings
are open to the public. Interested
members of the public may present,
either orally or through written
comments, information for the
Committee to consider during the public
meeting. Written comments should be
submitted, prior to, during, or after the
meeting, to Mr. Eddie Streater,
Designated Federal Officer, preferably
via email, at osagenegneg@bia.gov, or by
U.S. mail to: Mr. Eddie Streater,
Designated Federal Officer, Bureau of
Indian Affairs, Wewoka Agency, P.O.
Box 1540, Seminole, OK 74818. Due to
time constraints during the meeting, the
Committee is not able to read written
public comments submitted into the
record.
Individuals or groups requesting to
make oral comments at the public
Committee meeting will be limited to 5
minutes per speaker. Speakers who
wish to expand their oral statements, or
those who had wished to speak, but
could not be accommodated during the
public comment period, are encouraged
to submit their comments in written
form to the Committee after the meeting
at the address provided above. There
will be a sign-up sheet at the meeting for
those wishing to speak during the
public comment period.
The meeting location is open to the
public. Space is limited, however, so we
strongly encourage all interested in
attending to preregister by submitting
your name and contact information via
email to Mr. Eddie Streater at
osageregneg@bia.gov. Persons with
disabilities requiring special services,
such as an interpreter for the hearing
impaired, should contact Mr. Streater at
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(405) 257–6250 at least seven calendar
days prior to the meeting. We will do
our best to accommodate those who are
unable to meet this deadline.
Dated: October 24, 2012.
Michael S. Black,
Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2012–26624 Filed 10–29–12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310–02–P
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 701–TA–485 (Final)]
Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel
Pipe From Vietnam; Termination of
Investigation
United States International
Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
On October 22, 2012, the
Department of Commerce published
notice in the Federal Register of a
negative final determination of
subsidies in connection with the subject
investigation (77 FR 64471).
Accordingly, pursuant to section
207.40(a) of the Commission’s Rules of
Practice and Procedure (19 CFR
207.40(a)), the countervailing duty
investigation concerning circular
welded carbon-quality steel pipe from
Vietnam (investigation No. 701–TA–485
(Final)) is terminated.
DATES: Effective October 22, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Keysha Martinez (202–205–2136), Office
of Investigations, U.S. International
Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20436. Hearingimpaired individuals are advised that
information on this matter can be
obtained by contacting the
Commission’s TDD terminal on 202–
205–1810. Persons with mobility
impairments who will need special
assistance in gaining access to the
Commission should contact the Office
of the Secretary at 202–205–2000.
General information concerning the
Commission may also be obtained by
accessing its internet server (https://
www.usitc.gov). The public record for
this investigation may be viewed on the
Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS)
at https://edis.usitc.gov.
SUMMARY:
Authority: This investigation is being
terminated under authority of title VII of the
Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published
pursuant to section 201.10 of the
Commission’s rules (19 CFR 201.10).
By order of the Commission.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
[Docket No. FR-5603-C-74]
Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB;
Indian Housing Block Grants (IHBG) Program Reporting
AGENCY: Office of the Chief Information Officer, HUD.
ACTION: Notice; correction.
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SUMMARY: On October 23, 2012 at 77 FR 64820 HUD published an
information collection notice entitled ``Indian Housing Block Grants
Program Reporting''. The following information is a correction to the
previous notice publish October 23, 2012.
The proposed information collection requirement described below has
been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review,
as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is
soliciting public comments on the subject proposal.
Indian tribes, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, or tribally
designated housing entities that receive IHBG funds are required
annually to submit HUD-52737 that consists of two components: the
Indian Housing Plan (IHP) component and the Annual Performance Report
(APR) component.
The IHP is required by Section 102 of the Native American Housing
Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) and describes the
eligible IHBG-funded, affordable housing activities the recipient plans
to conduct for the benefit of low and moderate income tribal members
and identifies the intended outcomes and outputs for the upcoming 12-
month year. The recipient submits the IHP at least 75 days prior to the
beginning of its 12-month program year. HUD conducts a limited review
of the IHP to determine that the planned activities are in compliance
with NAHASDA requirements, as defined at 24 CFR Part 1000.
At the end of the 12-month period, the recipient submits the APR
that is required by Section 404 of NAHASDA and describes (1) the use of
grant funds during the prior 12-month period; (2) the actual outcomes
and outputs achieved; (3) program accomplishments; and (4) jobs
supported by IHBG-funded activities. HUD uses the information in the
APR to review the recipient's progress in implementing the IHP, verify
whether the activities are eligible and to determine if the recipient
has the capacity to continue implementing the activities described in
the IHP in a timely manner. The information in the APR also will be
used to provide Congress, stakeholders, and other interested parties
with information on how the IHBG funds are being used to meet
affordable housing needs within Native American communities.
The IHP/APR is currently available in a Word version. With this
submission HUD intends to make available a revised Word version, an
Excel version, and a version on HUD's Energy and Performance
Information Center (EPIC) Web site. All three versions of the IHP/APR
request the same information and a recipient may elect to submit to HUD
either the Word, Excel, or EPIC versions; however, the Excel and EPIC
versions are preferred because of their automated capabilities and
reduced burden. The Word, Excel, and EPIC versions differ from the
current version of HUD-52737 with the elimination of Line 1 (Planned
Grant-Based Budget for Eligible Programs) in Section 5 (Budgets)
because collection of this information served no valid purpose.
Participants in the IHBG program are responsible for notifying HUD
of changes to the Formula Current Assisted Stock (FCAS) component of
the IHBG formula. HUD is notified of changes in the FCAS through a
Formula Response Form (HUD-4117), as defined at 24 CFR 1000.302. A
tribe, TDHE, or HUD may challenge the data from the U.S. Decennial
Census or provide an alternative source of data by submitting the
Guidelines for Challenging U.S. Decennial Census Data Document (HUD-
4119). Census challenges are due March 30th of each fiscal year, as
defined at 24 CFR 1000.336. This information collection is required of
participants in the IHBG program to demonstrate compliance with
eligibility and other requirements of NAHASDA; provision of correction
or challenge documentation of the formula calculation; and provision of
data for HUD's annual report to Congress. The information gathered will
be used to allocate funds under the IHBG program. The quality assurance
of data reported is a very important issue in maintaining HUD's
databases used to monitor participant's proposed plans,
accomplishments, determine program compliance, and to ensure fair and
equitable allocations. In some cases, the
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FCAS information addressing the conveyances and conversions of units
has resulted in the recouping of funds. The information collected will
allow HUD to accurately audit the program.
DATES: Comments Due Date: November 29, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding
this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB
approval Number (2577-0218) and should be sent to: HUD Desk Officer,
Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building,
Washington, DC 20503; fax: 202-395-5806; email: OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colette Pollard, Reports Management
Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
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. Copies of available documents submitted to OMB may be
obtained from Ms. Pollard.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice informs the public that the
Department of Housing and Urban Development has submitted to OMB a
request for approval of the Information collection described below.
This notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and
affecting agencies concerning the proposed collection of information
to: (1) Evaluate 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)
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 Proposed: Indian Housing Block Grants (IHBG) Program
Reporting.
OMB Approval Number: 2577-0218.
Form Numbers: HUD 4117, HUD 4117, HUD-4119, HUD 52737 (Excel), HUD
52737 (EPIC).
Description of the need for the information and proposed use:
Indian tribes, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, or tribally
designated housing entities that receive IHBG funds are required
annually to submit HUD-52737 that consists of two components: the
Indian Housing Plan (IHP) component and the Annual Performance Report
(APR) component.
The IHP is required by Section 102 of the Native American Housing
Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) and describes the
eligible IHBG-funded, affordable housing activities the recipient plans
to conduct for the benefit of low and moderate income tribal members
and identifies the intended outcomes and outputs for the upcoming 12-
month year. The recipient submits the IHP at least 75 days prior to the
beginning of its 12-month program year. HUD conducts a limited review
of the IHP to determine that the planned activities are in compliance
with NAHASDA requirements, as defined at 24 CFR Part 1000.
At the end of the 12-month period, the recipient submits the APR
that is required by Section 404 of NAHASDA and describes (1) the use of
grant funds during the prior 12-month period; (2) the actual outcomes
and outputs achieved; (3) program accomplishments; and (4) jobs
supported by IHBG-funded activities. HUD uses the information in the
APR to review the recipient's progress in implementing the IHP, verify
whether the activities are eligible and to determine if the recipient
has the capacity to continue implementing the activities described in
the IHP in a timely manner. The information in the APR also will be
used to provide Congress, stakeholders, and other interested parties
with information on how the IHBG funds are being used to meet
affordable housing needs within Native American communities.
The IHP/APR is currently available in a Word version. With this
submission HUD intends to make available a revised Word version, an
Excel version, and a version on HUD's Energy and Performance
Information Center (EPIC) Web site. All three versions of the IHP/APR
request the same information and a recipient may elect to submit to HUD
either the Word, Excel, or EPIC versions; however, the Excel and EPIC
versions are preferred because of their automated capabilities and
reduced burden. The Word, Excel, and EPIC versions differ from the
current version of HUD-52737 with the elimination of Line 1 (Planned
Grant-Based Budget for Eligible Programs) in Section 5 (Budgets)
because collection of this information served no valid purpose.
Participants in the IHBG program are responsible for notifying HUD
of changes to the Formula Current Assisted Stock (FCAS) component of
the IHBG formula. HUD is notified of changes in the FCAS through a
Formula Response Form (HUD-4117), as defined at 24 CFR Sec. 1000.302.
A tribe, TDHE, or HUD may challenge the data from the U.S. Decennial
Census or provide an alternative source of data by submitting the
Guidelines for Challenging U.S. Decennial Census Data Document (HUD-
4119). Census challenges are due March 30th of each fiscal year, as
defined at 24 CFR 1000.336. This information collection is required of
participants in the IHBG program to demonstrate compliance with
eligibility and other requirements of NAHASDA; provision of correction
or challenge documentation of the formula calculation; and provision of
data for HUD's annual report to Congress. The information gathered will
be used to allocate funds under the IHBG program. The quality assurance
of data reported is a very important issue in maintaining HUD's
databases used to monitor participant's proposed plans,
accomplishments, determine program compliance, and to ensure fair and
equitable allocations. In some cases, the FCAS information addressing
the conveyances and conversions of units has resulted in the recouping
of funds. The information collected will allow HUD to accurately audit
the program.
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Number of Annual Hours per
respondents responses x response = Burden hours
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Reporting Burden.................... 579 2.290 .. 36.325 .. 48,168
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Total estimated burden hours: 48,168.
Status: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
44 U.S.C. 35, as amended.
Dated: October 23, 2012.
Colette Pollard,
Department Reports Management Officer Office of the Chief Information
Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-26564 Filed 10-29-12; 8:45 am]
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