| Page Range | 57012-57014 | |
| FR Document | 2015-23484 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 182 (Monday, September 21, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 57012-57014] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-23484] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR-5838-N-06] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Housing Choice Voucher Program AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing, PIH, HUD. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: November 20, 2015. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB Control Number and should be sent to: Colette Pollard, Reports Management Officer, ODAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW., Room 4176, Washington, DC 20410-5000; telephone 202-402-0306 (this is not a toll-free number) or email at [email protected] for a copy of the proposed forms or other available information. Persons with hearing or speech impairments may access this number through TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Arlette Mussington, Office of Policy, Programs and Legislative Initiatives, PIH, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW., (L'Enfant Plaza, Room 2206), Washington, DC 20410; telephone 202-402-4109, (this is not a toll-free number). 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 Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. OMB Approval Number: 2577-0169. Type of Request: Revision of currently approved collection with changes that include portability paperwork and inclusion of the information or briefing packet. Form Numbers: HUD-52515, HUD-52667, HUD-52580, HUD-52580-A, HUD- 52517, HUD-52646, HUD-52665, HUD-52641, HUD-52641-A, HUD 52642, HUD 52649, HUD 52531A and B, HUD 52530A, HUD 52530B, HUD 52530C, HUD 52578B. Description of the need for the information and proposed use: Public Housing Agencies (PHA) will prepare an application for funding which specifies the number of units requested, as well as the PHA's objectives and plans for administering the HCV program. The application is reviewed by HUD Headquarters and HUD Field Offices and ranked according to the PHA's administrative capability, the need for housing assistance, and other factors specified in a notice of funding availability. The PHAs must establish a utility allowance schedule for all utilities and other services. Units must be inspected using HUD- prescribed forms to determine if the units meet the housing quality standards (HQS) of the HCV program. After the family is issued a HCV to search for a unit pursuant to attending a briefing and receiving an information packet, the family must complete and submit to the PHA a Request for Tenancy Approval when it finds a unit which is suitable for its needs. Initial PHAs will use a standardized form to submit portability information to the receiving PHA who will also use the form for monthly portability billing. PHAs and owners will enter into housing assistance payments (HAP) contract each providing information on rents, payments, certifications, notifications, and owner agreement in a form acceptable to the PHA. A tenancy addendum is included in the HAP contract as well as incorporated in the lease between the owner and the family. Families that participate in the Homeownership option will execute a statement regarding their responsibilities and execute contracts of sale including an additional contract of sale for new construction units. PHAs participating in the project-based voucher (PBV) program will enter into Agreements with developing owners, HAP contracts with the existing and New Construction/Rehabilitation owners, Statement of Family Responsibility with the family and a lease addendum will be provided for execution between the family and the owner. Respondents (i.e. affected public): State and Local Governments, businesses or other non-profits. Total Estimated Burdens: [[Page 57013]] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Responses per Total annual Hours per Description respondents respondent responses response Total hours Regulatory reference -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Application (HUD -52515)............... 1,000 1 1,000 1 1,000 982.103 Application for Federal Assistance (SF- 1,000 1 1,000 0.75 750 982.103 424). Applicant/Recipient Disclosure/Update 1,000 1 1,000 0 0 982.103 Report (HUD-2880). Acknowledgement of Application Receipt 1,000 1 1,000 0 0 982.103 (HUD-2993). Third Party Documentation Facsimile 500 1 500 0 0 982.103 Transmittal (HUD-96011). Certification of Consistency with the 1,000 1 1,000 0 0 982.103 Consolidated Plan (HUD-2991). Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF- 500 1 500 0.17 85 982.103 LLL). Tenant-Furnished Utilities (HUD-52667). 2,224 1 2,224 1.5 3,336 982.517 Inspection Forms (HUD-52580 and 52580- 2,224 955 2,123,920 0.5 1,061,960 982.401 A). Request for Tenancy Approval (HUD- 2,224 90 200,160 0.5 100,080 982.302 52517). Notice of Unit Approval/Denial......... 2,224 90 200,160 0.5 100,080 982.303(c) Voucher (HUD-52646).................... 2,224 90 200,160 0.05 10,008 982.305 Information Packet..................... 2,224 60 133,440 1 133,440 982.301(b) PHA Information to Owner............... 2,224 40 88,960 0.05 4,448 982.307 Portability Information (HUD-52665).... 2,224 90 200,160 0.5 100,080 982.355 PHA Notification to Field Office 400 1 400 0.5 200 982.354(e) Insufficient Funds. HAP Contracts (HUD-52641, 52641-A, 2,224 65 144,560 0.5 72,280 982.451 52642, 52642). Statement of Homeowner Obligation (HUD- 150 10 1,500 0.25 375 982.625 52649). Homeownership: Required Contract of 1500 1 1,500 0.25 375 982.631(c)(2) Sale Provisions. PHA PBV Public Notice.................. 50 1 50 3 150 983.51(c) PHA PBV Notice of Owner Selection...... 50 1 50 0.5 25 983.51(c) PBV Agreement to enter into a HAP 50 1 50 0.5 25 983.51(c) Contract (HUD-52531A and B). PBV NC/SR HAP Contract (HUD-52530A).... 50 1 50 0.25 12.5 983.152 PBV Existing HAP Contract (HUD-52530B). 50 1 50 0.25 12.5 983.202 PBV Tenancy Addendum (HUD-52530C)...... 50 1 10 0.25 2.5 983.202 PBV Statement of Family 50 10 500 0.25 125 983.256(b)(3) Responsibilities (HUD-52578B). Notice of Intent to Project-Base 218 1 218 0.5 109 983.6(d) Vouchers. Request for HUD Approval to Terminate 15 1 15 1 15 983.205(d) PBV HAP Contract. Owner Notice to Terminate PBV HAP 20 30 600 0.25 150 983.206(b) Contract. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Frequency of Responses per Burden hour Annual burden Hourly cost Information collection respondents response annum per response hours per response Annual cost -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2,224 Varies.............. 3,304,737 .48 1,589,124 $20 $31,782,480 ---------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total......................... 2,224 Varies.............. 3,304,737 .48 1,589,124 20 31,782,480 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. [[Page 57014]] HUD encourages interested parties to submit comment in response to these questions. Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35. Dated: September 14, 2015. Merrie Nichols-Dixon, Deputy Director, Office of Policy, Programs and Legislative Initiatives. [FR Doc. 2015-23484 Filed 9-18-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210-67-P
| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice. | |
| Contact | Arlette Mussington, Office of Policy, Programs and Legislative Initiatives, PIH, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW., (L'Enfant Plaza, Room 2206), Washington, DC 20410; telephone 202-402-4109, (this is not a toll-free number). | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 57012 |