60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Housing Counseling Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), OMB Control No.: 2502-0621, 64514-64515 [2021-25143]

Download as PDF 64514 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 220 / Thursday, November 18, 2021 / Notices annually for external users and quarterly for internal users. HISTORY: RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES: LaDonne L. White, Departmental Privacy Officer. Individuals seeking to determine whether this System of Records contains information on themselves should address written inquiries to the Department of Housing Urban and Development, 451 7th Street SW, Washington, DC. For verification, individuals should provide full name, current address, and telephone number. In addition, the requester must provide either a notarized statement or an unsworn declaration made under 28 U.S.C. 1746, in the following format: If executed outside the United States: ‘‘I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date). (Signature).’’ If executed within the United States, its territories, possessions, or commonwealths: ‘‘I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date). (Signature).’’ CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES: The HUD rule for accessing, contesting, and appealing agency determinations by the individual concerned are published in 24 CFR part 16 or may be obtained from the system manager. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Department of Housing Urban Development Chief Financial Officer, 451 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20410–0001. For verification, individuals should provide full name, office or organization where assigned, if applicable, and current address and telephone number. In addition, the requester must provide either a notarized statement or an unsworn declaration made under 28 U.S.C. 1746, in the following format: If executed outside the United States: ‘‘I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date). (Signature).’’ If executed within the United States, its territories, possessions, or commonwealths: ‘‘I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date). (Signature).’’ EXEMPTIONS PROMULGATED FOR THE SYSTEM: None. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:11 Nov 17, 2021 Jkt 256001 A. Overview of Information Collection [Docket No. FR–5763–N–03] [FR Doc. 2021–25114 Filed 11–17–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–7038–N–21] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Housing Counseling Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), OMB Control No.: 2502–0621 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing—Federal Housing Commissioner, 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. DATES: Comments Due Date: January 18, 2022. 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 tollfree Federal Relay Service at (800) 877– 8339. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colette Pollard, Reports Management Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th 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 HUD is seeking approval from OMB for the information collection described in Section A. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Title of Information Collection: Housing Counseling Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). OMB Approval Number: 2502–0621. OMB Expiration Date: 02/28/2022. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection. Form Numbers: HUD–9906–L; HUD– 9906–P; NOFO 9906 Charts (A2, B, E). Description of the need for the information and proposed use: This information is collected in connection with HUD’s Housing Counseling Program and will be used by HUD to determine that the Housing Counseling grant applicant meets the requirements of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Information collected is also used to assign points for awarding grant funds on a competitive and equitable basis. HUD’s Office of Housing Counseling will also use the information to provide housing counseling services through private or public organizations with special competence and knowledge in counseling low and moderate-income families. The information is collected from housing counseling agencies that participate in HUD’s Housing Counseling Program. The information is collected via the Form 9906 (grant application chart). Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government. Estimated Number of Respondents: 300. Estimated Number of Responses: 300. Frequency of Response: 1. Average Hours per Response: 40. Total Estimated Burden: 12,000 hours. 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. E:\FR\FM\18NON1.SGM 18NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 220 / Thursday, November 18, 2021 / Notices Fax: 202–619–8365; Email: www.privacy@hud.gov; Mail: Attention: Privacy Office; LaDonne White, Chief Privacy Officer; C. Authority The Executive Secretariat; 451 Seventh Section 3507 of the Paperwork Street SW, Room 10139; Washington, Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. DC 20410–0001. chapter 35. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and Janet M. Golrick, docket number for this rulemaking. All Acting, Chief of Staff for the Office of Housing, comments received will be posted Federal Housing Administration. without change to https:// [FR Doc. 2021–25143 Filed 11–17–21; 8:45 am] www.regulations.gov. including any BILLING CODE 4210–67–P personal information provided. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND comments received go to https:// URBAN DEVELOPMENT www.regulations.gov. HUD encourages interested parties to submit comment in response to these questions. [Docket No. FR–7046–N–09] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing—Federal Housing Commissioner, HUD. ACTION: Notice of a modified system of records. AGENCY: Home Equity Conversion Mortgage loan servicing is provided by the Home Equity Reverse Mortgage Information Technology (HERMIT). Under the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the Department of the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is issuing a public notice of its intent to modify the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Finance and Budget, Federal Housing Administration, Office Systems and Technology, Office of Housing Privacy Act system of records, Home Equity Reverse Mortgage Information Technology (HERMIT), this system of records is being revised to make clarifying changes within system of records, system location, system manager, authority for maintenance of the system, purpose of the system, categories of individuals covered by the system, categories of records in the system, records source categories, routine uses of records maintained in the system, retrieval of records, retention and deposal of records, records access, contesting of records, and notification sections. DATES: This notice action shall be applicable immediately, which will become effective December 20, 2021. Comments will be accepted on or before: December 20, 2021. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number by one method: Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions provided on that site to submit comments electronically; khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:11 Nov 17, 2021 Jkt 256001 LaDonne White, Chief Privacy Officer, 451 Seventh Street SW, Room 10139, Washington, DC 20410, telephone number 202–708–3559 (this is not a tollfree number). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office Systems and Technology, Office of Housing maintains the ‘‘Home Equity Reverse Mortgage Information Technology’’ system of records. HUD is publishing this revised notice to establish a new and modified routine use and to reflect updated information in the sections being revised. The modification of the system of records will have no undue impact on the privacy of individuals and updates follow the records collected. The previous SORN updates include: 1. System Number: Updated to classify new system of records number designation to alignment with HUD’s system of records inventory. 2. System Location: Replaced former locations with locations of where the system is maintained. HERMIT is maintained at: The business service providers, Reverse Market Insight, Inc. at these primary locations: 2101 Gaithersburg Road, Rockville MD 20850; and 4100 Smith School Road, Austin Texas 78744. 3. System Manager: Identified new system manager expected to operate under this system of records. 4. Authority for Maintenance of the System: Listed existing HUD authority and missing authority section that permits the collection of social security numbers: The Housing and Community Development Act of 1987 (42 U.S.C. 3543(a)); and The Debt Collection Act of 1982, Public Law 97–365. 5. Purpose of the System: Applied non-substantive changes to identify system functions with clarity and conciseness for public awareness. PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 64515 6. Categories of Individuals Covered: Added existing system user groups and purpose the user group serves. 7. Categories of Records in the System: Removed ‘‘Loan Production HERMIT loan production records include personally identifiable information (PII) data pertaining to HECM Housing Counseling data: Full name of HECM housing counselor, HECM Certificate of Counseling, HECM counselor ID numbers, and borrowers’ full names, property addresses, birthdates, Social Security numbers, and phone numbers.’’ These records were not collected and determined not needed for HERMIT’s business process. These records instead were incorporated under the HUD loan underwriting and origination process. 8. Records Source Categories: Updated to cover all record sources for system programs. 9. Routine Use of Records in System: (a) Added new routine uses to facilitate data sharing to support agency dispute resolution process between HUD and General Service Administration. (b) Updated routine use for breach remediation efforts to extend agency data sharing when relevant for breach remediation efforts to appropriate agencies. (c) Removed routine use ‘‘To housing counselors to comply with new HECM housing counseling policies to include training and certification’’, these records were determined not needed for HERMIT business process. (d) Reorganized routine uses and incorporated HUD’s 2015 blanket routine uses publication as part of this system of records. 10. Records Retention and Disposition: Updated to describe retention and disposal requirements. 11. Policy and Practice for Retrieval of Records: Updated to include minor changes and format. 12. Records Access, Contesting, and Notification Procedures: Updated to include Federal requirements and HUD office to which the individuals’ request should be directed. SYSTEM NAME AND NUMBER: Home Equity Reverse Mortgage Information Technology (HERMIT), HOU–31. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION: Unclassified. SYSTEM LOCATION: The systems are hosted by the business service providers, Reverse Market Insight, Inc. at these primary locations: 2101 Gaithersburg Road, E:\FR\FM\18NON1.SGM 18NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 220 (Thursday, November 18, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64514-64515]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-25143]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-7038-N-21]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Housing 
Counseling Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), OMB Control No.: 2502-
0621

AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing--Federal Housing 
Commissioner, 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: January 18, 2022.

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 
[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: Colette Pollard, Reports Management 
Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th 
Street SW, Washington, DC 20410; email Colette Pollard at 
[email protected] 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 HUD is 
seeking approval from OMB for the information collection described in 
Section A.

A. Overview of Information Collection

    Title of Information Collection: Housing Counseling Notice of 
Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
    OMB Approval Number: 2502-0621.
    OMB Expiration Date: 02/28/2022.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Form Numbers: HUD-9906-L; HUD-9906-P; NOFO 9906 Charts (A2, B, E).
    Description of the need for the information and proposed use: This 
information is collected in connection with HUD's Housing Counseling 
Program and will be used by HUD to determine that the Housing 
Counseling grant applicant meets the requirements of the Notice of 
Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Information collected is also used to 
assign points for awarding grant funds on a competitive and equitable 
basis. HUD's Office of Housing Counseling will also use the information 
to provide housing counseling services through private or public 
organizations with special competence and knowledge in counseling low 
and moderate-income families. The information is collected from housing 
counseling agencies that participate in HUD's Housing Counseling 
Program. The information is collected via the Form 9906 (grant 
application chart).
    Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal 
Government.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 300.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 300.
    Frequency of Response: 1.
    Average Hours per Response: 40.
    Total Estimated Burden: 12,000 hours.

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.

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    HUD encourages interested parties to submit comment in response to 
these questions.

C. Authority

    Section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 
chapter 35.

Janet M. Golrick,
Acting, Chief of Staff for the Office of Housing, Federal Housing 
Administration.
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