60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Program; OMB Control No: 2506-0077, 46265-46266 [2021-17666]

Download as PDF 46265 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 157 / Wednesday, August 18, 2021 / Notices collection of information is $207,047,510. Dated: August 13, 2021. Samantha L. Deshommes, Chief, Regulatory Coordination Division, Office of Policy and Strategy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2021–17724 Filed 8–17–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–97–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–7036–N–08] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Program; OMB Control No: 2506–0077 Office of Community Planning and Development, HUD. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The proposed information collection requirement described below will be 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. DATES: Comments Due Date: October 18, 2021. 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: Anna Guido, Reports Management SUMMARY: Current Inventory: Recordkeeping pursuant to 24 CFR 570.506 ........................................................................ Reporting pursuant to 24 CFR 570.507, 24 CFR 570.200 (e) and 570.506(c) ......................................... Entitlement communities maintain required documentation ............................................................................... .......................................................................................... Total ......................................................................... jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES 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; 17:34 Aug 17, 2021 A. Overview of Information Collection Title of Information Collection: Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Program. OMB Approval Number: 2506–0077. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection. Form Number: Not applicable. Description of the need for the information and proposed use: This request identifies the estimated reporting burden associated with information that CDBG entitlement Number of respondents Task VerDate Sep<11>2014 Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW, Room 4176, Washington, DC 20410–5000; telephone 202–402–5535 (this is not a toll-free number) or email at Anna.P.Guido@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: Gloria Coates, Senior Community Planning and Development Specialist, Entitlement Communities Division, Office of Block Grant Assistance, 451 7th Street SW, Room 7282, Washington, DC 20410; 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice informs the public that HUD is seeking approval from OMB for the information collection described in Section A. Jkt 253001 Frequency of response Responses per annum grantees will report in IDIS for CDBGassisted activities, recordkeeping requirements, and reporting requirements. Grantees are encouraged to update their accomplishments in IDIS on a quarterly basis. In addition, grantees are required to retain records necessary to document compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, Executive Orders, 2 CFR part 200 requirements, and determinations required to be made by grantees as a determination of eligibility. Grantees are required to prepare and submit their Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports, which demonstrate the progress grantees make in carrying out CDBG-assisted activities listed in their consolidated plans. This report is due to HUD 90 days after the end of the grantee’s program year. The information required for any particular activity is generally based on the eligibility of the activity and which of the three national objectives (benefit low- and moderateincome persons; eliminate/prevent slums or blight; or meet an urgent need) the grantee has determined that the activity will address. Respondents: Grant recipients (metropolitan cities and urban counties) participating in the CDBG Entitlement Program. Estimation number of Respondents: 1,227. Estimation Number of Responses: The proposed frequency of the response to the collection is on an annual basis. Frequency of Response: Annually. Total Estimated Burdens: The total estimated burden is 574,236. Burden hour per response Annual burden hours Hourly cost per response Annual cost 1,227.00 1.00 1,227.00 129.00 158,283.00 35.16 $5,565,230.28 1,227.00 4 4,908.00 78.50 385,278.00 35.16 13,546,374.50 1,227.00 1,227.00 1.00 .................... 1,227.00 .................... 25.00 .................... 30,675.00 574,236.00 35.16 .................... 1,078,533.00 20,190,137.80 .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .............................. (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 00092 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 HUD encourages interested parties to submit comment in response to these questions. Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, James Arthur Jemison II, having reviewed and approved this document, is delegating the authority to electronically sign this document to submitter, Aaron Santa Anna, who is E:\FR\FM\18AUN1.SGM 18AUN1 46266 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 157 / Wednesday, August 18, 2021 / Notices the Federal Register Liaison for HUD, for purposes of publication in the Federal Register. Aaron Santa Anna, Federal Register Liaison for the Department of Housing and Urban Development. [FR Doc. 2021–17666 Filed 8–17–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P We must receive your written comments on or before September 17, 2021. DATES: Document availability and comment submission: Submit requests for copies of the applications and related documents, as well as any comments, by one of the following methods. All requests and comments should specify the applicant name(s) and application number(s) (e.g., TEXXXXXX; see table in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION): • Email: permitsR3ES@fws.gov. Please refer to the respective application number (e.g., Application No. TEXXXXXX) in the subject line of your email message. • U.S. Mail: Regional Director, Attn: Nathan Rathbun, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services, 5600 American Blvd. West, Suite 990, Bloomington, MN 55437–1458. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nathan Rathbun, 612–713–5343 (phone); permitsR3ES@fws.gov (email). Individuals who are hearing or speech impaired may call the Federal Relay Service at 1–800–877–8339 for TTY assistance. ADDRESSES: DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R3–ES–2021–N176; FXES11130300000–201–FF03E00000] Endangered and Threatened Species; Receipt of Recovery Permit Applications Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit applications; request for comments. AGENCY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have received applications for permits to conduct activities intended to enhance the propagation or survival of endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. We invite the public and local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies to comment on these applications. Before issuing any of the SUMMARY: jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES requested permits, we will take into consideration any information that we receive during the public comment period. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), prohibits certain activities with endangered and threatened species unless authorized by a Federal permit. The ESA and our implementing regulations in part 17 of title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) provide for the issuance of such permits and require that we invite public comment before issuing permits for activities involving endangered species. A recovery permit issued by us under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA authorizes the permittee to conduct activities with endangered species for scientific purposes that promote recovery or for enhancement of propagation or survival of the species. Our regulations implementing section 10(a)(1)(A) for these permits are found at 50 CFR 17.22 for endangered wildlife species, 50 CFR 17.32 for threatened wildlife species, 50 CFR 17.62 for endangered plant species, and 50 CFR 17.72 for threatened plant species. Permit Applications Available for Review and Comment We invite local, State, and Federal agencies; Tribes; and the public to comment on the following applications: Application No. Applicant Species Location Activity Type of take ES06778A ........... USDA Forest Service, Shawnee National Forest, Vienna, IL. Gray bat (Myotis grisescens), Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis). IL, IN, MO, OH ........................ Conduct presence/ absence surveys, document habitat use, conduct population monitoring, evaluate impacts. PER0015167 ....... Michael Whitby, Lincoln, NE. Gray bat (Myotis grisescens), Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis). AL, AR, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MA, MD, MI, MO, MN, MS, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, VT, VA, WV, WI, WY. Conduct presence/ absence surveys, document habitat use, conduct population monitoring, evaluate impacts. Capture, handle, mist-net, band, attach radio transmitters, nonintrusive measurements, collect hair, fungal lift tape, swab, and wing biopsy samples, release, salvage. Capture, handle, mist-net, band, attach radio transmitters, release. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:34 Aug 17, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00093 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\18AUN1.SGM 18AUN1 Permit action Renew. Renew.

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 157 (Wednesday, August 18, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46265-46266]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-17666]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-7036-N-08]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Community 
Development Block Grant Entitlement Program; OMB Control No: 2506-0077

AGENCY: Office of Community Planning and Development, HUD.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described 
below will be 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.

DATES: Comments Due Date: October 18, 2021.

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: Anna Guido, Reports Management 
Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th 
Street SW, Room 4176, Washington, DC 20410-5000; telephone 202-402-5535 
(this is not a toll-free number) or email at [email protected] 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: Gloria Coates, Senior Community 
Planning and Development Specialist, Entitlement Communities Division, 
Office of Block Grant Assistance, 451 7th Street SW, Room 7282, 
Washington, DC 20410; 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.

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: Community Development Block Grant 
Entitlement Program.
    OMB Approval Number: 2506-0077.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Form Number: Not applicable.
    Description of the need for the information and proposed use: This 
request identifies the estimated reporting burden associated with 
information that CDBG entitlement grantees will report in IDIS for 
CDBG-assisted activities, recordkeeping requirements, and reporting 
requirements. Grantees are encouraged to update their accomplishments 
in IDIS on a quarterly basis. In addition, grantees are required to 
retain records necessary to document compliance with statutory and 
regulatory requirements, Executive Orders, 2 CFR part 200 requirements, 
and determinations required to be made by grantees as a determination 
of eligibility. Grantees are required to prepare and submit their 
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports, which 
demonstrate the progress grantees make in carrying out CDBG-assisted 
activities listed in their consolidated plans. This report is due to 
HUD 90 days after the end of the grantee's program year. The 
information required for any particular activity is generally based on 
the eligibility of the activity and which of the three national 
objectives (benefit low- and moderate-income persons; eliminate/prevent 
slums or blight; or meet an urgent need) the grantee has determined 
that the activity will address.
    Respondents: Grant recipients (metropolitan cities and urban 
counties) participating in the CDBG Entitlement Program.
    Estimation number of Respondents: 1,227.
    Estimation Number of Responses: The proposed frequency of the 
response to the collection is on an annual basis.
    Frequency of Response: Annually.
    Total Estimated Burdens: The total estimated burden is 574,236.

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                                                                                                Burden hour     Annual    Hourly cost
                          Task                            Number of    Frequency    Responses       per         burden        per         Annual cost
                                                         respondents  of response   per annum     response      hours       response
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Current Inventory: Recordkeeping pursuant to 24 CFR         1,227.00         1.00     1,227.00       129.00   158,283.00        35.16      $5,565,230.28
 570.506...............................................
Reporting pursuant to 24 CFR 570.507, 24 CFR 570.200        1,227.00            4     4,908.00        78.50   385,278.00        35.16      13,546,374.50
 (e) and 570.506(c)....................................
Entitlement communities maintain required documentation     1,227.00         1.00     1,227.00        25.00    30,675.00        35.16       1,078,533.00
                                                            1,227.00  ...........  ...........  ...........   574,236.00  ...........      20,190,137.80
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    Total..............................................  ...........  ...........  ...........  ...........  ...........  ...........  .................
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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: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 
35, as amended.
    Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and 
Development, James Arthur Jemison II, having reviewed and approved this 
document, is delegating the authority to electronically sign this 
document to submitter, Aaron Santa Anna, who is

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the Federal Register Liaison for HUD, for purposes of publication in 
the Federal Register.

Aaron Santa Anna,
Federal Register Liaison for the Department of Housing and Urban 
Development.
[FR Doc. 2021-17666 Filed 8-17-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4210-67-P


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