2011-16323. Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Housing Counseling Program-Biennial Agency Performance Review  

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    AGENCY:

    Office of the Chief Information Officer, HUD.

    ACTION:

    Notice.

    SUMMARY:

    The proposed information collection requirement described below has been 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.

    HUD-approved agencies are non-profit and government organizations that provide housing services. The information collected allows HUD to monitor and provide oversight for agencies approved to participate in the Housing Counseling Program. Specifically, the information collected is used to ensure that participating agencies comply with program policies and regulations and to determine if agencies remain eligible to maintain an approval status. Housing counseling aids tenants and homeowners in Start Printed Page 38198improving their housing conditions and in meeting the responsibilities of tenancy and homeownership.

    DATES:

    Comments Due Date: July 29, 2011.

    ADDRESSES:

    Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB approval Number (2502-0574) and should be sent to: HUD Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503; e-mail OIRA-Submission@omb.eop.gov fax: 202-395-5806.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Colette Pollard, Reports Management Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; e-mail 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.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    This notice informs the public that the Department of Housing and Urban Development has submitted to OMB a request for approval of the Information collection described below. This notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affecting agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to: (1) Evaluate 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) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) 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.

    This notice also lists the following information:

    Title of Proposal: Housing Counseling Program—Biennial Agency Performance Review.

    OMB Approval Number: 2502-0574.

    Form Numbers: HUD-9910.

    Description of the Need for the Information and its Proposed Use:

    HUD-approved agencies are non-profit and government organizations that provide housing services. The information collected allows HUD to monitor and provide oversight for agencies approved to participate in the Housing Counseling Program. Specifically, the information collected is used to ensure that participating agencies comply with program policies and regulations and to determine if agencies remain eligible to maintain an approval status. Housing counseling aids tenants and homeowners in improving their housing conditions and in meeting the responsibilities of tenancy and homeownership.

    Frequency of Submission: Biennially.

    Reporting BurdenNumber of respondentsAnnual responses×Hours per response=Burden hours
    58312.4991,457

    Total Estimated Burden Hours: 1,457.

    Status: Revision of a currently approved collection.

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    Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 35, as amended.

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    Dated: June 23, 2011.

    Colette Pollard,

    Departmental Reports Management Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer.

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    [FR Doc. 2011-16323 Filed 6-28-11; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 4210-67-P

Document Information

Comments Received:
0 Comments
Published:
06/29/2011
Department:
Housing and Urban Development Department
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice.
Document Number:
2011-16323
Pages:
38197-38198 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Docket No. FR-5480-N-63
PDF File:
2011-16323.pdf