60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Eviction Counseling Survey; OMB Control No.: 2502-0625, 59936-59937 [2023-18645]

Download as PDF 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 59937 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 167 / Wednesday, August 30, 2023 / Notices 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. A. Overview of Information Collection Title of Information Collection: Eviction Counseling Survey. OMB Approval Number: 2502–0625. OMB Expiration Date: November 30, 2023. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. Form Number: None. Description of the need for the information and proposed use: The purpose of the survey is to collect information from HUD Participating Housing Counseling agencies that will be used to identify and develop innovative programming and best practices for the Department’s Housing Counselling Program under Section 106 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The survey will gather critical data about how HUD- approved counseling agencies are providing services to households at risk of or facing eviction. HUD proposes to use the information to improve support to housing counseling agencies in providing effective and innovative counseling services for households facing or at risk of eviction. Respondents: Not-for-Profit Institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,500. Estimated Number of Responses: 1,500. Frequency of Response: Once. Average Hours per Response: 0.50 hours. Total Estimated Burden Hours: 750 hours. ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS AND COSTS Information collection/ affected public Not for Profit Institutions .......................... Totals .................... Form name/ form number collection tool Number of respondents Frequency of response Average burden hours per response Responses per year Annual burden hours Hourly cost per response (hourly wage rate) Total annual respondent cost Eviction Counseling Survey 1,500 1 1,500 .50 750 $53.74 $40,305.00 ...................... 1,500 .................... 1,500 .................... 750 .................... 40,305.00 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Note: The ‘‘Avg. Hourly Wage Rate’’ for each respondent includes a 1.46 multiplier to reflect a fully-loaded wage rate. B. Solicitation of Public Comment C. Authority 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. Section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:31 Aug 29, 2023 Jkt 259001 Jeffrey D. Little, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing. [FR Doc. 2023–18645 Filed 8–29–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P (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. 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 ADDRESSES: DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–7071–N–19] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: FHA-Insured Mortgage Loan Servicing for Performing Loans; MIP Processing, Escrow Administration, Customer Service, Servicing Fees, and 235 Loans; OMB Control No.: 2502–0583 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\30AUN1.SGM 30AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 167 (Wednesday, August 30, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59936-59937]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-18645]


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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

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 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

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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: Eviction Counseling Survey.
    OMB Approval Number: 2502-0625.
    OMB Expiration Date: November 30, 2023.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Form Number: None.
    Description of the need for the information and proposed use: The 
purpose of the survey is to collect information from HUD Participating 
Housing Counseling agencies that will be used to identify and develop 
innovative programming and best practices for the Department's Housing 
Counselling Program under Section 106 of the Housing and Community 
Development Act of 1974. The survey will gather critical data about how 
HUD-approved counseling agencies are providing services to households 
at risk of or facing eviction. HUD proposes to use the information to 
improve support to housing counseling agencies in providing effective 
and innovative counseling services for households facing or at risk of 
eviction.
    Respondents: Not-for-Profit Institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,500.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 1,500.
    Frequency of Response: Once.
    Average Hours per Response: 0.50 hours.
    Total Estimated Burden Hours: 750 hours.

                                                       Estimated Annualized Burden Hours and Costs
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                                                                                                                                Hourly cost
                                                 Form name/                                             Average       Annual        per         Total
    Information collection/affected public       form number    Number of    Frequency    Responses      burden       burden      response      annual
                                                 collection    respondents  of response    per year    hours per      hours       (hourly     respondent
                                                    tool                                                response                 wage rate)      cost
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Not for Profit Institutions...................      Eviction         1,500            1        1,500          .50          750       $53.74   $40,305.00
                                                  Counseling
                                                      Survey
                                               ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Totals....................................  ............         1,500  ...........        1,500  ...........          750  ...........    40,305.00
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Note: The ``Avg. Hourly Wage Rate'' for each respondent includes a 1.46 multiplier to reflect a fully-loaded wage rate.

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.

C. Authority

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

Jeffrey D. Little,
General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing.
[FR Doc. 2023-18645 Filed 8-29-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4210-67-P


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