30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Housing Counseling Program-Biennial Agency Performance Review, 60028 [2017-27193]

Download as PDF 60028 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 241 / Monday, December 18, 2017 / Notices HUD–93175 Agreement for Interest Reduction Payments (§ 236(b)). HUD–93174 Use Agreement (§ 236(e)(2)). HUD–93176 Use Agreement (§ 236(b)). Description of the need for the information and proposed use: The purpose of this information collection is to preserve low-income housing units. HUD uses the information to ensure that owners, mortgagees and or public entities enter into binding agreements for the continuation of Interest Reduction Payments (IRP) after refinancing eligible Section 236 projects. HUD has created an electronic application for eligible projects to retain the IRP benefits after refinancing. Respondents: (i.e. affected public) Profit Motivated or Non-Profit Owners of Section 236 Projects. Estimated Number of Respondents: 875. Estimated Number of Responses: 2. Frequency of Response: 1,750. Average Hours per Response: I hour. Total Estimated Burden: 1,750. B. Solicitation of Public Comment daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD 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; (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: November 22, 2017. Inez C. Downs, Department Reports Management Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2017–27191 Filed 12–15–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:53 Dec 15, 2017 Jkt 244001 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–5997–N–79] 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Housing Counseling Program—Biennial Agency Performance Review Office of the Chief Information Officer, HUD. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: HUD 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 30 days of public comment. DATES: Comments Due Date: January 17, 2018. 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: Inez C. Downs, Reports Management Officer, QMAC, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20410; email Inez.C.Downs@hud.gov, or telephone 202–402–8046. This is not a toll-free number. Person 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. Downs. 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 5, 2017 at 82 FR 41976. SUMMARY: A. Overview of Information Collection Title of Information Collection: Housing Counseling Program—Biennial Agency Performance Review. OMB Approval Number: 2502–0574. Type of Request: Extension. Form Number: HUD–9910. Description of the Need for the Information and Proposed Use: HUD’s Office of Housing Counseling PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 participating agencies are non-profit and government organizations that provide housing counseling services. The information collected allows HUD to monitor and provide oversight for agencies participating in the Housing Counseling Program. Specifically, the information collected is used to ensure that participating agencies comply with program policies and regulations and to determine if agencies remain eligible to provide counseling services under HUD’s Housing Counseling Program. Housing counseling aids tenants, potential home buyers and homeowners in improving their housing conditions and in meeting the responsibilities of tenancy and homeownership. Respondents (i.e. Affected Public): Not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 455. Estimated Number of Responses: 455. Frequency of Response: 1. Average Hours per Response: 9.5. Total Estimated Burden: 4,322.50. 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: November 22, 2017. Inez C. Downs, Department Reports Management Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2017–27193 Filed 12–15–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P E:\FR\FM\18DEN1.SGM 18DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 241 (Monday, December 18, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 60028]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-27193]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-5997-N-79]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Housing 
Counseling Program--Biennial Agency Performance Review

AGENCY: Office of the Chief Information Officer, HUD.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: HUD 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 30 days of public comment.

DATES: Comments Due Date: January 17, 2018.

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 [email protected]

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Inez C. Downs, Reports Management 
Officer, QMAC, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th 
Street SW, Washington, DC 20410; email [email protected], or 
telephone 202-402-8046. This is not a toll-free number. Person 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. Downs.

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 5, 2017 at 82 FR 41976.

A. Overview of Information Collection

    Title of Information Collection: Housing Counseling Program--
Biennial Agency Performance Review.
    OMB Approval Number: 2502-0574.
    Type of Request: Extension.
    Form Number: HUD-9910.
    Description of the Need for the Information and Proposed Use: HUD's 
Office of Housing Counseling participating agencies are non-profit and 
government organizations that provide housing counseling services. The 
information collected allows HUD to monitor and provide oversight for 
agencies participating in the Housing Counseling Program. Specifically, 
the information collected is used to ensure that participating agencies 
comply with program policies and regulations and to determine if 
agencies remain eligible to provide counseling services under HUD's 
Housing Counseling Program. Housing counseling aids tenants, potential 
home buyers and homeowners in improving their housing conditions and in 
meeting the responsibilities of tenancy and homeownership.
    Respondents (i.e. Affected Public): Not-for-profit institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 455.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 455.
    Frequency of Response: 1.
    Average Hours per Response: 9.5.
    Total Estimated Burden: 4,322.50.

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: November 22, 2017.
Inez C. Downs,
Department Reports Management Officer, Office of the Chief Information 
Officer.
[FR Doc. 2017-27193 Filed 12-15-17; 8:45 am]
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