60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Submission Requirements for the Capital Advance Program Section 202/811, OMB Control No.: 2502-0470, 20995-20996 [2024-06295]

Download as PDF 20995 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 59 / Tuesday, March 26, 2024 / Notices 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: May 28, 2024. Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection can be sent 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 should be sent to: Colette Pollard, Reports Management Officer, REE, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW, Room 8210, Washington, DC 20410, telephone 202– 402–3577 (this is not a toll-free number) or email: PaperworkReductionActOffice@ hud.gov. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Danielle Miller, Office Administrator, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20410; email Danielle.L.Miller@hud.gov; telephone (202) 402–3689. 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: ConnectHomeUSA Community Reporting Forms. OMB Approval Number: N/A. Type of Request: New. Form Number: Form numbers have not yet been assigned. Description of the need for the information and proposed use: These Total respondents HUD-form Burden hours per response Total hours per year Cost per hour Total cost ($) 1. General Community Form ........................................... 2. ConnectHome USA Goal-Setting Form ....................... 3. ConnectHomeUSA Quarterly Reporting ...................... 150 150 150 1 1 4 1 3 2 150 450 1,200 $22.46 22.46 22.46 $3,369 10,107 26,952 Totals ........................................................................ 900 6 6 1,800 22.46 40,428 B. Solicitation of Public Comment ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Number responses per year are new forms that will allow HUD to capture characteristics (e.g., urban/rural, building configuration, construction materials, geographic locations (e.g. rural, suburban)) of communities that are selected to join the ConnectHomeUSA initiative. The forms will also allow communities to submit their goals and progress to HUD. The information submitted will allow HUD staff to monitor participating communities’ progress and provide technical assistance to communities falling short of their goals. Respondents: Staff responsible for ConnectHomeUSA activities working at Public Housing Authorities, tribes, Multifamily properties, Continuum of Care and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) grantees. Estimated Number of Respondents: 150. Estimated Number of Responses: 900 in year 1; 600 in subsequent years. Frequency of Response: Two forms will be used once, the third form will be used quarterly over a period of three years. Average Hours per Response: Total estimated burden for all three forms is 6. Total Estimated Burdens: 1,800 hours in year 1; 1,200 hours in years 2 and 3. 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:10 Mar 25, 2024 Jkt 262001 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. Nicholas Bilka, Chief, Office of Policy, Programs, and Legislative Initiatives. [FR Doc. 2024–06357 Filed 3–25–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–7086–N–08] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Submission Requirements for the Capital Advance Program Section 202/811, OMB Control No.: 2502–0470 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\26MRN1.SGM 26MRN1 20996 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 59 / Tuesday, March 26, 2024 / Notices ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 is to allow for 60 days of public comment. DATES: Comments Due Date: May 28, 2024. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection can be sent 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 should 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; telephone 202–402–3577 (this is not a toll-free number) or email: 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 at 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 and communication disabilities. To learn more about how to make an accessible telephone call, please visit https://www.fcc.gov/ consumers/guides/telecommunicationsrelay-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: Submission Requirements for the Capital Advance Program Section 202/ 811. OMB Approval Number: 2502–0470. OMB Expiration Date: May 31, 2020. Type of Request: Reinstatement with change of previously approved collection for which approval has expired. Form Number: HUD-: 2453.1–CA; 2554; 90163–CA; 90163.1–CA; 90164– VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:10 Mar 25, 2024 Jkt 262001 CA; 90165–CA; 90166–CA; 90166a–CA; 90167–CA; 90169–CA; 90169.1–CA; 90170–CA; 90171–CA; 90172–A–CA; 90172–B–CA; 90173–A–CA; 90173–B– CA; 90173–C–CA; 90173–D–CA; 90176– CA; 90177–CA; 90178–CA; 90179–CA; 91732–A–CA; 92013; 92329; 92412–CA; 92433–CA; 92434–CA; 92435–CA; 92450–CA; 92466–CA; 92466.1–CA; 92476–A; 92476–A–CA; 92580–CA; 93432–CA; 93566–CA; 93566.1–CA; and 50080–CAH. Description of the need for the information and proposed use: This submission is to permit the continued processing of all Sections 202 and 811 capital advance projects that have not yet been finally closed. The submission includes processing of the application for firm commitment to final closing of the capital advance. It is needed to assist HUD in determining the Owner’s eligibility and capacity to finalize the development of a housing project under the Section 202 and Section 811 Capital Advance Programs. The Office of the Inspector General had also requested additional required certification language. HUD is also adding a new standard form to facilitate the renewal of project rental assistance contracts (PRACs). The form will reflect longstanding contract amendment language with updates to accommodate availability of both 5-year and annual terms for Section 202 PRACs. The number of annual contract renewal amendments is expected decrease for each of the next three years as additional properties switch from annual to five-year contracts. The Department also notes that PRAC contract renewal amendments may be executed utilizing DocuSign to obtain owner and HUD staff signatures. Finally, HUD has revised the form HUD–2554 to update contract provisions for Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements consistent with changes the Department of Labor (DOL) recently made to regulations at 29 CFR 5.5. Respondents: Business or other forprofit, Multifamily HUD sponsored property owners and developers. Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,860. (60 for new projects/5,800 renewing projects). Estimated Number of Responses: 7,912. (2,112 for new projects/5,800 for renewing projects). Frequency of Response: Occasion or Annual. Average Hours per Response: 0.95. Total Estimated Burden: 7,516. B. Solicitation of Public Comment This notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affected PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. 3507. Jeffrey D. Little, General Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Housing. [FR Doc. 2024–06295 Filed 3–25–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Geological Survey [GX24BD009AV0100; OMB Control Number 1028–012] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Cooperative Research Units (CRU) U.S. Geological Survey, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proposing to renew an information collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before April 25, 2024. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under Review—Open for SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\26MRN1.SGM 26MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 59 (Tuesday, March 26, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20995-20996]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-06295]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-7086-N-08]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Submission 
Requirements for the Capital Advance Program Section 202/811, OMB 
Control No.: 2502-0470

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

[[Page 20996]]

is to allow for 60 days of public comment.

DATES: Comments Due Date: May 28, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding 
this proposal.
    Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information 
collection can be sent 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 should 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; 
telephone 202-402-3577 (this is not a toll-free number) or email: 
[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 Colette Pollard at 
[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 and 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: Submission Requirements for the 
Capital Advance Program Section 202/811.
    OMB Approval Number: 2502-0470.
    OMB Expiration Date: May 31, 2020.
    Type of Request: Reinstatement with change of previously approved 
collection for which approval has expired.
    Form Number: HUD-: 2453.1-CA; 2554; 90163-CA; 90163.1-CA; 90164-CA; 
90165-CA; 90166-CA; 90166a-CA; 90167-CA; 90169-CA; 90169.1-CA; 90170-
CA; 90171-CA; 90172-A-CA; 90172-B-CA; 90173-A-CA; 90173-B-CA; 90173-C-
CA; 90173-D-CA; 90176-CA; 90177-CA; 90178-CA; 90179-CA; 91732-A-CA; 
92013; 92329; 92412-CA; 92433-CA; 92434-CA; 92435-CA; 92450-CA; 92466-
CA; 92466.1-CA; 92476-A; 92476-A-CA; 92580-CA; 93432-CA; 93566-CA; 
93566.1-CA; and 50080-CAH.
    Description of the need for the information and proposed use: This 
submission is to permit the continued processing of all Sections 202 
and 811 capital advance projects that have not yet been finally closed. 
The submission includes processing of the application for firm 
commitment to final closing of the capital advance. It is needed to 
assist HUD in determining the Owner's eligibility and capacity to 
finalize the development of a housing project under the Section 202 and 
Section 811 Capital Advance Programs. The Office of the Inspector 
General had also requested additional required certification language. 
HUD is also adding a new standard form to facilitate the renewal of 
project rental assistance contracts (PRACs). The form will reflect 
long-standing contract amendment language with updates to accommodate 
availability of both 5-year and annual terms for Section 202 PRACs. The 
number of annual contract renewal amendments is expected decrease for 
each of the next three years as additional properties switch from 
annual to five-year contracts. The Department also notes that PRAC 
contract renewal amendments may be executed utilizing DocuSign to 
obtain owner and HUD staff signatures. Finally, HUD has revised the 
form HUD-2554 to update contract provisions for Davis-Bacon prevailing 
wage requirements consistent with changes the Department of Labor (DOL) 
recently made to regulations at 29 CFR 5.5.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit, Multifamily HUD 
sponsored property owners and developers.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,860. (60 for new projects/5,800 
renewing projects).
    Estimated Number of Responses: 7,912. (2,112 for new projects/5,800 
for renewing projects).
    Frequency of Response: Occasion or Annual.
    Average Hours per Response: 0.95.
    Total Estimated Burden: 7,516.

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. 
3507.

Jeffrey D. Little,
General Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Housing.
[FR Doc. 2024-06295 Filed 3-25-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4210-67-P


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