Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Owner's Certification With HUD Tenant Eligibility and Rent Procedures

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Federal RegisterNov 3, 2004
69 Fed. Reg. 64092 (Nov. 3, 2004)

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.

This is a request for an extension of the approval to collect the subject information.

Collection of tenant data to ensure owners comply with Federal statues and regulations that: (1) Establish policies to who may be admitted to subsidized housing; (2) specify which eligible applicants may be given priority over others for rental assistance; (3) prohibit discrimination in conjunction with selection of tenants and unit; (4) specify how tenants' incomes and rents must be compiled; and (5) require Annual Reports to Congress.

DATES:

Comments Due Date: December 3, 2004.

ADDRESSES:

Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB approval Number (2502-0204) and should be sent to: HUD Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503; fax: (202) 395-6974.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Wayne Eddins, Reports Management Officer, AYO, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; e-mail Wayne_Eddins@HUD.gov; or Lillian Deitzer at Lillian_L_Deitzer@HUD.gov or telephone (202) 708-2374. This is not a toll-free number. Copies of available documents submitted to OMB may be obtained from Mr. Eddins or Ms. Deitzer and at HUD's Web site at http://www.hud.gov:63001/po/i/icbts/collectionsearch.cfm.

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: Owner's Certification with HUD Tenant Eligibility and Rent Procedures.

OMB Approval Number: 2502-0204.

Form Numbers: HUD-27061, HUD-9887, and HUD-9887A.

Description of the Need for the Information and its Proposed Use: Collection of tenant data to ensure owners comply with Federal statues and regulations that: (1) Establish policies to who may be admitted to subsidized housing; (2) specify which eligible applicants may be given priority over others for rental assistance; (3) prohibit discrimination in conjunction with selection of tenants and unit; (4) specify how tenants' incomes and rents must be compiled; and (5) require Annual Reports to Congress.

Frequency of Submission: Annually.

Number of respondents Annual responses × Hours per response = Burden hours
Reporting Burden 2,210,139 1 0.953 2,108,052

Total Estimated Burden Hours: 2,108,052.

Status: Extension of a currently approved collection.

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

Dated: October 28, 2004.

Wayne Eddins,

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

[FR Doc. E4-2993 Filed 11-2-04; 8:45 am]

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