30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Housing Choice Voucher Program, 77651-77652 [2015-31506]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 240 / Tuesday, December 15, 2015 / Notices To provide for screening of all property, including U.S. mail, cargo, carry-on and checked baggage, and other articles, that will be carried aboard a passenger aircraft; and (2) to establish a system to screen, inspect, report, or otherwise ensure the security of all cargo that is to be transported in all-cargo aircraft as soon as practicable. See ATSA sec. 110 as codified at 49 U.S.C. 44901(a) and (f). These provisions were further amended by the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (9/ 11 Act), to require 50 percent of cargo transported on passenger aircraft be screened by February 2009, and 100 percent of such cargo to be screened by August 2010. See 9/11 Act sec. 1602(a) as codified at 49 U.S.C. 44901(g). Collections of information associated with the 9/11 Act requirements fall under OMB control number 1652–0053. TSA must proceed with this ICR in order to meet the Congressional mandates and continue to enforce current TSA regulations covering the acceptance, handling, and screening of cargo transported by air. The uninterrupted collection of this information will allow TSA to continue to ensure implementation of these vital security measures for the protection of the traveling public. TSA also is revising the collection to include information select regulated entities operating under certain amendments to their aircraft operator and foreign air carrier security programs must provide to TSA detailing screening volumes and the methodology utilized to arrive at these volumes, as well as demonstrating progress toward full compliance with the cargo security measures specified in such amendments. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Data Collection This information collection requires the ‘‘regulated entities,’’ which includes aircraft operators, foreign air carriers, and indirect air carriers (IACs), to collect certain information as part of the implementation of a standard security program, to submit modifications to the standard security program to TSA for approval, and update such programs as necessary. As part of these security programs, the regulated entities must also collect personal information and submit such information to TSA so that TSA may conduct STAs on individuals with unescorted access to cargo. This includes each individual who is a general partner, officer, or director of an IAC or an applicant to be an IAC, and certain owners of an IAC or an applicant to be an IAC; and any individual who has responsibility for screening cargo under 49 CFR parts 1544, 1546, or 1548. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:55 Dec 14, 2015 Jkt 238001 Further, both companies and individuals whom aircraft operators, foreign air carriers, and IACs have qualified to ship cargo on passenger aircraft, also referred to as ‘‘known shippers,’’ must submit information to TSA, This information is collected electronically through the KSMS. In accordance with TSA security program requirements, regulated entities may use an alternate manual submission method to identify known shippers. Regulated entities must also enter into IACMS the information required from applicants requesting to be approved as IACs in accordance with 49 CFR 1548.7 and the information required for their IAC annual renewal. Regulated entities must also maintain records, including records pertaining to security programs, training, and compliance to demonstrate adherence with the regulatory requirements. These records must be made available to TSA upon request. The forms used in this collection of information include the Aviation Security Known Shipper Verification Form and the Security Threat Assessment Application. Finally, select regulated entities operating under certain amendments to their aircraft operator and foreign air carrier security programs must provide information detailing screening volumes and the methodology utilized to arrive at these volumes, as well as demonstrating progress toward full compliance with the cargo security measures specified in such amendments. In light of current security threats, the collection of this information is critical. Estimated Burden Hours TSA estimates the hour burden for regulated entities associated with initial application of security programs via IACMS to be 4 hours for each of 340 average annual new entrants for an average annual hour burden of 1360 hours. For the STA requirement, based on a 15-minute estimate for each of the average 98,500 annual responses, TSA estimates that the average annual burden will be 24,625 hours. For the KSMS, given that the IAC or aircraft operator must input a name, address, and telephone number, TSA estimates it will take 2 minutes for the 476,167 electronic submissions for a total annual burden of 15,872 hours. Also for KSMS, TSA estimates it will take one hour for the 8,000 manual submissions for a total annual burden of 8,000 hours. TSA estimates the hour burden associated with the security program renewals via IACMS to be 4 hours for PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 77651 each of the 4,100 IACs for an average annual hour burden of 16,400 hours. TSA estimates one percent of IACs (41) will file an appeal of rejected or incomplete renewals at 5 hours per appeal for an average annual hour burden of 205 hours. For the record keeping requirement, based on a 5-minute estimate for each of the 98,500 annual responses, TSA estimates that the total average annual burden will be 8,208 hours. For the cargo screening reports to be submitted by select aircraft operators and foreign air carriers operating under amendments to their security programs, TSA estimates that 10 air carriers will compile the required cargo screening information at an estimated time of one hour each per week with estimated annual burden of 520 hours (10 × 52). Dated: December 9, 2015. Christina A. Walsh, TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Office of Information Technology. [FR Doc. 2015–31410 Filed 12–14–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–05–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–5831–N–61] 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Housing Choice Voucher Program Office of the Chief Information Officer, HUD. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: HUD has submitted the proposed information collection requirement described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days of public comment. DATES: Comments Due Date: January 14, 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: 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, QMAC, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20410; email Colette Pollard at SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\15DEN1.SGM 15DEN1 77652 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 240 / Tuesday, December 15, 2015 / Notices 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. The Federal Register notice that solicited public comment on the information collection for a period of 60 days was published on September 21, 2015 at 80 FR 57012. A. Overview of Information Collection Title of Information Collection: Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. OMB Approval Number: 2577–0169. Type of Request: Revision of currently approved collection with changes that include portability paperwork, inclusion of the information or briefing packet, and testing a new inspection protocol for HCV units. Form Numbers: HUD–52515, HUD– 52667, HUD–52580, HUD–52580–A, HUD–52517, HUD–52646, HUD–52665, HUD–52641, HUD–52641–A, HUD 52642, HUD 52649, HUD 52531A and B, HUD 52530A, HUD 52530B, HUD 52530C, HUD 52578B. Please note that form HUD–52665 (Family Portability Information) has been revised to Incorporate changes in the HCV Program; Streamlining the Portability Process, Final Rule published in the Information collection Number of respondents Federal Register on August 20, 2015. No burden hours were added. Description of the need for the information and proposed use: Public Housing Agencies (PHA) will prepare an application for funding which specifies the number of units requested, as well as the PHA’s objectives and plans for administering the HCV program. The application is reviewed by HUD Headquarters and HUD Field Offices and ranked according to the PHA’s administrative capability, the need for housing assistance, and other factors specified in a notice of funding availability. The PHAs must establish a utility allowance schedule for all utilities and other services. Units must be inspected using HUD-prescribed forms to determine if the units meet the housing quality standards (HQS) of the HCV program. In addition, HUD will be testing an alternative protocol for conducting housing inspections at up to 250 PHAs, using HUD-provided software. The alternative protocol is intended to standardize inspections between PHAs and create a more objective list of unit deficiencies for inspectors to use. The amount of time it takes PHAs to perform the inspection using the existing set of standards and protocols and to perform the inspection under alternative inspection protocol is equivalent; therefore there is no increase in burden hours. After the family is issued a HCV to search for a unit pursuant to attending a briefing and receiving an information packet, the family must complete and submit to the PHA a Request for Tenancy Approval when it finds a unit which is suitable for its needs. Initial Frequency of response Responses per annum Burden hour per response PHAs will use a standardized form to submit portability information to the receiving PHA who will also use the form for monthly portability billing. PHAs and owners will enter into housing assistance payments (HAP) contract each providing information on rents, payments, certifications, notifications, and owner agreement in a form acceptable to the PHA. A tenancy addendum is included in the HAP contract as well as incorporated in the lease between the owner and the family. Families that participate in the Homeownership option will execute a statement regarding their responsibilities and execute contracts of sale including an additional contract of sale for new construction units. PHAs participating in the project-based voucher (PBV) program will enter into Agreements with developing owners, HAP contracts with the existing and New Construction/Rehabilitation owners, Statement of Family Responsibility with the family and a lease addendum will be provided for execution between the family and the owner. Respondents (i.e. affected public): State and Local Governments, businesses or other non-profits. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,224 PHAs. Estimated Number of Responses: 3,304,737. Frequency of Response: Varies by form. Average Hours per Response: .48 hours. Total Estimated Burdens Hours: 1,589,124 . Annual burden hours Hourly cost per response Annual cost 2,224 Total ........................ Varies .......... 3,304,737 .48 1,589,124 $20 $31,782,480 2,224 Varies .......... 3,304,737 .48 1,589,124 $20 $31,782,480 B. Solicitation of Public Comment 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; VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:55 Dec 14, 2015 Jkt 238001 (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. PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 9, 2015. Colette Pollard, Department Reports Management Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2015–31506 Filed 12–14–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P E:\FR\FM\15DEN1.SGM 15DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 240 (Tuesday, December 15, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77651-77652]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-31506]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-5831-N-61]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Housing Choice 
Voucher Program

AGENCY: Office of the Chief Information Officer, HUD.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: HUD has submitted the proposed information collection 
requirement described below to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for review, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. The 
purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days of public 
comment.

DATES: Comments Due Date: January 14, 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: 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, QMAC, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20410; email Colette Pollard at

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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.
    The Federal Register notice that solicited public comment on the 
information collection for a period of 60 days was published on 
September 21, 2015 at 80 FR 57012.

A. Overview of Information Collection

    Title of Information Collection: Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) 
Program.
    OMB Approval Number: 2577-0169.
    Type of Request: Revision of currently approved collection with 
changes that include portability paperwork, inclusion of the 
information or briefing packet, and testing a new inspection protocol 
for HCV units.
    Form Numbers: HUD-52515, HUD-52667, HUD-52580, HUD-52580-A, HUD-
52517, HUD-52646, HUD-52665, HUD-52641, HUD-52641-A, HUD 52642, HUD 
52649, HUD 52531A and B, HUD 52530A, HUD 52530B, HUD 52530C, HUD 
52578B. Please note that form HUD-52665 (Family Portability 
Information) has been revised to Incorporate changes in the HCV 
Program; Streamlining the Portability Process, Final Rule published in 
the Federal Register on August 20, 2015. No burden hours were added.
    Description of the need for the information and proposed use: 
Public Housing Agencies (PHA) will prepare an application for funding 
which specifies the number of units requested, as well as the PHA's 
objectives and plans for administering the HCV program. The application 
is reviewed by HUD Headquarters and HUD Field Offices and ranked 
according to the PHA's administrative capability, the need for housing 
assistance, and other factors specified in a notice of funding 
availability. The PHAs must establish a utility allowance schedule for 
all utilities and other services. Units must be inspected using HUD-
prescribed forms to determine if the units meet the housing quality 
standards (HQS) of the HCV program. In addition, HUD will be testing an 
alternative protocol for conducting housing inspections at up to 250 
PHAs, using HUD-provided software. The alternative protocol is intended 
to standardize inspections between PHAs and create a more objective 
list of unit deficiencies for inspectors to use. The amount of time it 
takes PHAs to perform the inspection using the existing set of 
standards and protocols and to perform the inspection under alternative 
inspection protocol is equivalent; therefore there is no increase in 
burden hours.
    After the family is issued a HCV to search for a unit pursuant to 
attending a briefing and receiving an information packet, the family 
must complete and submit to the PHA a Request for Tenancy Approval when 
it finds a unit which is suitable for its needs. Initial PHAs will use 
a standardized form to submit portability information to the receiving 
PHA who will also use the form for monthly portability billing. PHAs 
and owners will enter into housing assistance payments (HAP) contract 
each providing information on rents, payments, certifications, 
notifications, and owner agreement in a form acceptable to the PHA. A 
tenancy addendum is included in the HAP contract as well as 
incorporated in the lease between the owner and the family. Families 
that participate in the Homeownership option will execute a statement 
regarding their responsibilities and execute contracts of sale 
including an additional contract of sale for new construction units. 
PHAs participating in the project-based voucher (PBV) program will 
enter into Agreements with developing owners, HAP contracts with the 
existing and New Construction/Rehabilitation owners, Statement of 
Family Responsibility with the family and a lease addendum will be 
provided for execution between the family and the owner.
    Respondents (i.e. affected public): State and Local Governments, 
businesses or other non-profits.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,224 PHAs.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 3,304,737.
    Frequency of Response: Varies by form.
    Average Hours per Response: .48 hours.
    Total Estimated Burdens Hours: 1,589,124 .

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                                      Number of                            Responses per    Burden hour    Annual burden    Hourly cost
      Information collection         respondents   Frequency of response       annum       per response        hours       per response     Annual cost
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                                            2,224  Varies...............       3,304,737             .48       1,589,124             $20     $31,782,480
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    Total........................           2,224  Varies...............       3,304,737             .48       1,589,124             $20     $31,782,480
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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 9, 2015.
Colette Pollard,
Department Reports Management Officer, Office of the Chief Information 
Officer.
[FR Doc. 2015-31506 Filed 12-14-15; 8:45 am]
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