60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Assessment of HUD-Funded or Designated Neighborhood Networks Centers and Other Computer Labs Within Public Housing Authorities and Multifamily Housing Properties, 1038-1039 [2015-00107]

Download as PDF 1038 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 5 / Thursday, January 8, 2015 / Notices tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Transfer of Hazardous Material Outside of the Baseline, and the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) will meet to continue to address the task statements listed in paragraph (4) of the agenda for the February 26, 2015, meeting and the tasks given at the last Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee meeting. The task statements from the last committee meeting are located at Homeport at the following address: https://homeport.uscg.mil. Go to: Missions > Ports and Waterways > Safety Advisory Committees > CTAC Subcommittees and Working Groups. The agenda for each subcommittee will include the following: 1. Review task statements, which are listed in paragraph (4) of the agenda for the February 26, 2015, meeting. 2. Work on tasks assigned in task statements mentioned above. 3. Public comment period. 4. Discuss and prepare proposed recommendations for the Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on February 26, 2015, on tasks assigned in detailed task statements mentioned above. the marine transportation of hazardous materials b. Update on U.S. regulations and policy initiatives as they relate to the marine transportation of hazardous materials 6. Set next meeting date and location. 7. Set subcommittee meeting schedule. A public comment period will be held during each Subcommittee and the full committee meeting concerning matters being discussed. Public comments will be limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Please note that the public comment period may end before the time indicated, following the last call for comments. Please contact Commander Evan Hudspeth, listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section, to register as a speaker. Committee Meeting on February 26, 2015 The agenda for the Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on February 26, 2015, is as follows: 1. Introductions and opening remarks. 2. Swear in newly appointed Committee members. 3. Public comment period. 4. Committee will review, discuss, and formulate recommendations on the following task statements: a. Harmonization of Response and Carriage Requirements for Biofuels and Biofuel Blends b. Recommendations on Safety Standards for the Design of Vessels Carrying Natural Gas or Using Natural Gas as Fuel c. Recommendations for Safety Standards for Ship to Ship Transfer of Hazardous Material Outside of the Baseline d. Recommendations for Guidance on the Implementation of Revisions to MARPOL Annex II and the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (commonly known as the IBC Code) e. Improving Implementation of and Education about MARPOL Discharge Requirements under MARPOL Annex II and V 5. USCG presentations on the following items of interest: a. Update on International Maritime Organization activities as they relate to DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT This notice informs the public that HUD is seeking approval from OMB for the information collection described in Section A. [Docket No. FR–5759–N–19] A. Overview of Information Collection 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Assessment of HUDFunded or Designated Neighborhood Networks Centers and Other Computer Labs Within Public Housing Authorities and Multifamily Housing Properties Title of Information Collection: Assessment of HUD-Funded or Designated Neighborhood Networks Centers and Other Computer Labs within Public Housing Authorities and Multifamily Housing Properties. OMB Approval Number: Pending OMB approval. Type of Request: New. Form Number: None. Description of the need for the information and proposed use: From the mid-1990s through 2010, HUD either funded or provided technical assistance to encourage the establishment of Neighborhood Networks computer centers in public and assisted housing. HUD is interested in learning about the current status of these computer labs (and others that may have been opened outside of the Neighborhood Networks initiative). In addition, HUD is interested in learning about the ability of these centers to provide digital literacy and other educational training, as well as challenges these centers face in maintaining operations. Respondents: Public housing authorities and multifamily housing owners. Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,200 public housing authorities; and 100 Multifamily owners. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:07 Jan 07, 2015 Jkt 235001 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: [FR Doc. 2015–00062 Filed 1–7–15; 8:45 am] 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 via TTY by calling the Federal Information Relay Service at (800) 877– 8339. Copies of available documents submitted to OMB may be obtained from Ms. Mussington. BILLING CODE 9110–04–P SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: December 11, 2014. J.G. Lantz, Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards, United States Coast Guard. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing, PIH, HUD; Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Multifamily Housing, MF, 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: March 9, 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 ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\08JAN1.SGM 08JAN1 1039 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 5 / Thursday, January 8, 2015 / Notices Information collection Number of respondents Total ............................. Frequency of response 1,000 1 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: December 23, 2014. Michael Dennis, Director, Office of Housing Voucher Programs. [FR Doc. 2015–00107 Filed 1–7–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–5696–N–13] Third Allocation, Waivers, and Alternative Requirements for Grantees Receiving Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG–DR) Funds in Response to Disasters Occurring in 2013 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, HUD. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This Notice advises the public of a third allocation of Community Development Block Grant disaster tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: Responses per annum Burden hour per response 1 Annual burden hours 5.5 recovery (CDBG–DR) funds for the purpose of assisting recovery in the most impacted and distressed areas identified in major disaster declarations in calendar year 2013. This is the seventh allocation of CDBG–DR funds under the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 (Pub. L. 113–2). In addition to an initial allocation for disasters occurring in 2013, prior allocations addressed the areas most impacted by Hurricane Sandy, as well as the areas most impacted by disasters occurring in 2011 or 2012. In prior Federal Register notices, the Department described the allocations, relevant statutory provisions, the grant award process, criteria for Action Plan approval, eligible disaster recovery activities, and applicable waivers and alternative requirements. This Notice builds upon the requirements of those notices, and specifies that funds allocated through this notice are subject to all requirements in the notice published on June 3, 2014 (79 FR 31964). DATES: Effective Date: January 13, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stan Gimont, Director, Office of Block Grant Assistance, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW., Room 7286, Washington, DC 20410, telephone number 202–708–3587. Persons with hearing or speech impairments may access this number via TTY by calling the Federal Relay Service at 800–877–8339. Facsimile inquiries may be sent to 202–401–2044. (Except for the ‘‘800’’ number, these telephone numbers are not toll-free.) Email inquiries may be sent to disaster_ recovery@hud.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents I. Allocation II. Use of Funds III. Grant Amendment Process IV. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance V. Finding of No Significant Impact Appendix A: Allocation Methodology I. Allocation The Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 (Pub. L. 113–2, approved January 29, 2013) (Appropriations Act) made available $16 billion in 5,500 Hourly cost per response $110.00 Annual cost $110,000 Community Development Block Grant disaster recovery (CDBG–DR) funds for necessary expenses related to disaster relief, long-term recovery, restoration of infrastructure and housing, and economic revitalization in the most impacted and distressed areas resulting from a major disaster declared pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) (Stafford Act), due to Hurricane Sandy and other eligible events in calendar years 2011, 2012, and 2013. On March 1, 2013, the President issued a sequestration order pursuant to section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, as amended (2 U.S.C. 901a), and reduced funding for CDBG–DR grants under the Appropriations Act to $15.18 billion. To date, a total of $15.1 billion has been allocated or set aside: $13 billion in response to Hurricane Sandy, $514 million in response to disasters occurring in 2011 or 2012, $565 million in response to 2013 disasters, and $1 billion set aside for the National Disaster Resilience Competition. This Notice advises the public of a third allocation for 2013 disasters—$89.8 million is provided for the purpose of assisting recovery in the most impacted and distressed areas in Colorado, the city of Chicago, Illinois, Cook County, Illinois, and Du Page County, Illinois. As the Appropriations Act requires funds to be awarded directly to a state or unit of general local government (hereinafter, local government), the term ‘‘grantee’’ refers to any jurisdiction receiving a direct award from HUD under this Notice. To comply with statutory direction that funds be used for disaster-related expenses in the most impacted and distressed areas, HUD computes allocations based on the best available data that cover all the eligible affected areas. Based on further review of the impacts from Presidentially-declared disasters that occurred in 2013, and estimates of remaining unmet need, this Notice provides the following awards: TABLE 1—ALLOCATIONS FOR DISASTERS OCCURRING IN 2013 Grantee This allocation State of Colorado ..................................................................... VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:07 Jan 07, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00026 $58,246,000 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Second allocation First allocation $199,300,000 E:\FR\FM\08JAN1.SGM $62,800,000 08JAN1 Total $320,346,000

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1038-1039]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-00107]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-5759-N-19]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Assessment of 
HUD-Funded or Designated Neighborhood Networks Centers and Other 
Computer Labs Within Public Housing Authorities and Multifamily Housing 
Properties

AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian 
Housing, PIH, HUD; Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Multifamily Housing, MF, 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: March 9, 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 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 via TTY by calling the Federal Information 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: Assessment of HUD-Funded or 
Designated Neighborhood Networks Centers and Other Computer Labs within 
Public Housing Authorities and Multifamily Housing Properties.
    OMB Approval Number: Pending OMB approval.
    Type of Request: New.
    Form Number: None.
    Description of the need for the information and proposed use: From 
the mid-1990s through 2010, HUD either funded or provided technical 
assistance to encourage the establishment of Neighborhood Networks 
computer centers in public and assisted housing. HUD is interested in 
learning about the current status of these computer labs (and others 
that may have been opened outside of the Neighborhood Networks 
initiative). In addition, HUD is interested in learning about the 
ability of these centers to provide digital literacy and other 
educational training, as well as challenges these centers face in 
maintaining operations.
    Respondents: Public housing authorities and multifamily housing 
owners.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,200 public housing authorities; 
and 100 Multifamily owners.

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                                             Number of     Frequency of    Responses per    Burden hour    Annual burden    Hourly cost
         Information collection             respondents      response          annum       per response        hours       per response     Annual cost
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Total...................................           1,000               1               1             5.5           5,500         $110.00        $110,000
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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: December 23, 2014.
Michael Dennis,
Director, Office of Housing Voucher Programs.
[FR Doc. 2015-00107 Filed 1-7-15; 8:45 am]
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