60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection; Housing Counseling Homeownership Initiative Notice of Funding Opportunity (HI NOFO); OMB Control No.: 2502-NEW, 59935-59936 [2023-18643]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 167 / Wednesday, August 30, 2023 / Notices Meeting materials will be available by September 11, 2023, at: https:// www.cbp.gov/trade/stakeholderengagement/coac/coac-public-meetings. Dated: August 25, 2023. Felicia M. Pullam, Executive Director, Office of Trade Relations. [FR Doc. 2023–18718 Filed 8–29–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket No. DHS–2023–0024] Homeland Security Advisory Council Office of Partnership and Engagement (OPE), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ACTION: Notice of open Federal advisory committee meeting. AGENCY: The Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) will hold a public in-person meeting on Thursday, September 14, 2023. The meeting will be open to the public via teleconference. DATES: The meeting will take place from 02 p.m. ET to 04:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Please note that the meeting may end early if the Council has completed its business. ADDRESSES: The HSAC meeting will be held at DHS St. Elizabeths Campus in Washington, DC Members of the public interested in participating may do so via teleconference by following the process outlined below. The public will be in listen-only mode except for the public comment portion of the meeting. Written comments must be submitted by 05 p.m. ET on September 13, 2023. Comments must be identified by Docket No. DHS–2023–0024 and may be submitted by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Email: HSAC@hq.dhs.gov. Include Docket No. DHS–2023–0024 in the subject line of the message. • Mail: Rebecca Sternhell, Acting Executive Director of the Homeland Security Advisory Council, Office of Partnership and Engagement, Mailstop 0385, Department of Homeland Security, 2707 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032. Instructions: All submissions received must include the words ‘‘Department of Homeland Security’’ and ‘‘DHS–2023– 0024’’, the docket number for this action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. You lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:27 Aug 29, 2023 Jkt 259001 may wish to review the Privacy and Security Notice found via a link on the homepage of www.regulations.gov. Docket: For access to the docket to read comments received by the Council, go to https://www.regulations.gov, search ‘‘DHS–2023–0024,’’ ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ to view the comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca Sternhell, Acting Executive Director, Homeland Security Advisory Council at 202–891–2876 or HSAC@ hq.dhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. 1009, which requires each FACA committee meeting to be open to the public unless the President, or the head of the agency to which the advisory committee reports, determines that a portion of the meeting may be closed to the public in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552b(c). The HSAC provides organizationally independent, strategic, timely, specific, actionable advice, and recommendations to the Secretary of Homeland Security on matters related to homeland security. The Council consists of senior executives from government, the private sector, academia, law enforcement, and nongovernmental organizations. The open session will include: (1) Remarks from Senior DHS leaders, (2) Introduction and swearing in of a new member, (3) briefings, public comment, HSAC member deliberation, and voting on the the four draft reports from the DHS Workforce; Alternatives to Detention; Homeland Security Grant Program Review; and the Artificial Intelligence— Mission Focused subcommittees. The Council was tasked to create these subcommittees on March 27, 2023. The taskings can be found on the HSAC website at www.dhs.gov/homelandsecurity-advisory-council. The HSAC will also receive updates on previous recommendations it has submitted to the Secretary. Members of the public will be in listen-only mode except during the public comment session. Members of the public may register to participate in this Council meeting via teleconference under the following procedures. Each individual must provide their full legal name and email address no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, to Rebecca Sternhell, Acting Executive Director of the Homeland Security Advisory Council via email to HSAC@hq.dhs.gov or via phone at 202– 891–2876. Members of the public who have registered to participate will be provided the teleconference call-in PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 59935 number, meeting agenda, and the four draft subcommittee reports after the closing of the public registration period and prior to the start of the meeting. For more information about the HSAC, please visit our website: https:// www.dhs.gov/homeland-securityadvisory-council. For information on services for individuals with disabilities, or to request special assistance, please email HSAC@hq.dhs.gov by 5:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, September 7, 2023 or call 202–891–2876. The HSAC is committed to ensuring all participants have equal access regardless of disability status. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability to fully participate, please contact Rebecca Sternhell at 202–891–2876 or HSAC@ hq.dhs.gov as soon as possible. Dated: August 24, 2023. Rebecca Sternhell, Acting Executive Director, Homeland Security Advisory Council, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2023–18631 Filed 8–29–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9112–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–7071–N–10] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection; Housing Counseling Homeownership Initiative Notice of Funding Opportunity (HI NOFO); OMB Control No.: 2502–NEW 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. SUMMARY: DATES: Comments Due Date: October 30, 2023. Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection can be submitted within 60 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 60-day Review—Open ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\30AUN1.SGM 30AUN1 59936 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 167 / Wednesday, August 30, 2023 / Notices for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. Interested persons are also invited to submit comments regarding this proposal by name and/or OMB Control Number and can be sent to: Colette Pollard, Reports Management Officer, REE, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW, Room 8210, Washington, DC 20410–5000 or email at PaperworkReductionActOffice@ hud.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colette Pollard, Reports Management Officer, REE, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20410; email; Colette.Pollard@hud.gov or telephone 202–402–3400. This is not a toll-free number. HUD welcomes and is prepared to receive calls from individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as individuals with speech or communication disabilities. To learn more about how to make an accessible telephone call, please visit: https:// www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/ telecommunications-relay-service-trs. 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. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 A. Overview of Information Collection Title of Information Collection: Housing Counseling Homeownership Initiative Notice of Funding Opportunity (HI NOFO). OMB Approval Number: 2502–NEW. OMB Expiration Date: None. Type of Request: New collection. Form Numbers: HUD–91045; HUD– 424–B; HUD–50153; HUD–2880; SF– LLL; SF–424. Description of the need for the information and proposed use: The HUD Office of Housing Counseling will use the information collected to objectively evaluate grant applicants on how well they will be able to meet the selection factors set forth in the new Homeownership Initiative Notice of Funding Opportunity, hereinafter HI– NOFO, based on their history of performance and on their responses to questions. The collection will also serve to monitor selected applicants or grantees to assess compliance and effectiveness. This collection of information is required for the award of the HI NOFO grant program in furtherance of HUD’s mission to increase homeownership rates among historically underserved communities. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:31 Aug 29, 2023 Jkt 259001 The grant program looks to deliver measurable outcomes by awarding funds to HUD-approved Intermediaries, Multi-State Organizations, and State and Local government Housing Finance Agencies who have demonstrated experience providing culturally sensitive, linguistically appropriate preand post-purchase housing counseling. Selected agencies will provide independent, expert, and customized guidance to help underserved communities. The NOFO specific information is collected via the new form HUD–90145 (Homeownership Initiative Chart). All other forms that are part of this collection are mandatory OMB or HUD standard grant application forms. This review is necessary to support HUD participating agencies who are seeking to increase the homeownership rate among historically underserved communities and stop or reverse the increasing homeownership gap resulting from the effects of the COVID–19 pandemic and resulting shortage of affordable homes within those communities. These agencies will provide targeted counseling, outreach to members of their communities as well as seek partnerships with other agencies to help individuals and families achieve sustainable homeownership, no matter their race, ethnicity, disability status, or other protected class. Respondents: HUD-approved nonprofit HUD National and Regional Intermediaries (Intermediaries), MultiState Organizations (MSOs), and State Housing Finance Agencies (SHFAs). Estimated Number of Respondents: 56. Estimated Number of Responses: 341. Frequency of Response: Annually. Average Hours per Response: 8.7. Total Estimated Burden: 2,968 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 respondents, including through the use of appropriate automated collection PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. HUD encourages interested parties to submit comments in response to these questions. C. Authority Section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507). Jeffrey D. Little, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing. [FR Doc. 2023–18643 Filed 8–29–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–7071–N–21] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Eviction Counseling Survey; OMB Control No.: 2502–0625 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. SUMMARY: DATES: Comments Due Date: October 30, 2023. Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection can be submitted within 60 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 60-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. Interested persons are also invited to submit comments regarding this proposal by name and/or OMB Control Number and can be sent to: Colette Pollard, Reports Management Officer, REE, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW, Room 8210, Washington, DC 20410–5000 or email at PaperworkReductionActOffice@ hud.gov. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colette Pollard, Reports Management Officer, REE, Department of Housing E:\FR\FM\30AUN1.SGM 30AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 167 (Wednesday, August 30, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59935-59936]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-18643]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-7071-N-10]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection; Housing 
Counseling Homeownership Initiative Notice of Funding Opportunity (HI 
NOFO); OMB Control No.: 2502-NEW

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: October 30, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding 
this proposal. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection can be submitted within 60 days of publication 
of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this 
particular information collection by selecting ``Currently under 60-day 
Review--Open

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for Public Comments'' or by using the search function. Interested 
persons are also invited to submit comments regarding this proposal by 
name and/or OMB Control Number and can be sent to: Colette Pollard, 
Reports Management Officer, REE, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 7th Street SW, Room 8210, Washington, DC 20410-5000 or 
email at [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colette Pollard, Reports Management 
Officer, REE, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th 
Street SW, Washington, DC 20410; email; [email protected] or 
telephone 202-402-3400. This is not a toll-free number. HUD welcomes 
and is prepared to receive calls from individuals who are deaf or hard 
of hearing, as well as individuals with speech or communication 
disabilities. To learn more about how to make an accessible telephone 
call, please visit: https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunications-relay-service-trs. 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 Homeownership 
Initiative Notice of Funding Opportunity (HI NOFO).
    OMB Approval Number: 2502-NEW.
    OMB Expiration Date: None.
    Type of Request: New collection.
    Form Numbers: HUD-91045; HUD-424-B; HUD-50153; HUD-2880; SF-LLL; 
SF-424.
    Description of the need for the information and proposed use: The 
HUD Office of Housing Counseling will use the information collected to 
objectively evaluate grant applicants on how well they will be able to 
meet the selection factors set forth in the new Homeownership 
Initiative Notice of Funding Opportunity, hereinafter HI-NOFO, based on 
their history of performance and on their responses to questions. The 
collection will also serve to monitor selected applicants or grantees 
to assess compliance and effectiveness. This collection of information 
is required for the award of the HI NOFO grant program in furtherance 
of HUD's mission to increase homeownership rates among historically 
underserved communities. The grant program looks to deliver measurable 
outcomes by awarding funds to HUD-approved Intermediaries, Multi-State 
Organizations, and State and Local government Housing Finance Agencies 
who have demonstrated experience providing culturally sensitive, 
linguistically appropriate pre- and post-purchase housing counseling. 
Selected agencies will provide independent, expert, and customized 
guidance to help underserved communities. The NOFO specific information 
is collected via the new form HUD-90145 (Homeownership Initiative 
Chart). All other forms that are part of this collection are mandatory 
OMB or HUD standard grant application forms.
    This review is necessary to support HUD participating agencies who 
are seeking to increase the homeownership rate among historically 
underserved communities and stop or reverse the increasing 
homeownership gap resulting from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic 
and resulting shortage of affordable homes within those communities. 
These agencies will provide targeted counseling, outreach to members of 
their communities as well as seek partnerships with other agencies to 
help individuals and families achieve sustainable homeownership, no 
matter their race, ethnicity, disability status, or other protected 
class.
    Respondents: HUD-approved non-profit HUD National and Regional 
Intermediaries (Intermediaries), Multi-State Organizations (MSOs), and 
State Housing Finance Agencies (SHFAs).
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 56.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 341.
    Frequency of Response: Annually.
    Average Hours per Response: 8.7.
    Total Estimated Burden: 2,968 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 
respondents, 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 comments in response to 
these questions.

C. Authority

    Section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 
3507).

Jeffrey D. Little,
General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing.
[FR Doc. 2023-18643 Filed 8-29-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4210-67-P
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