81 FR 17488 - 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Alternative Inspections-Housing Choice Voucher Program

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 60 (March 29, 2016)

Page Range		17488-17489
FR Document		2016-07068

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.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 60 (Tuesday, March 29, 2016)

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 60 (Tuesday, March 29, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17488-17489]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-07068]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-5916-N-06]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Alternative 
Inspections--Housing Choice Voucher Program

AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian 
Housing, 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: May 31, 2016.

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, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 7th Street SW., Room 4176, Washington, DC 20410-5000; telephone 
202-402-3400 (this is not a toll-free number) or email at 
Colette.Pollard@hud.gov 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). Persons with hearing or speech impairments may access this 
number via TTY by calling the Federal Information Relay Service at 
(800) 877-8339. Copies of available documents submitted to OMB may be 
obtained from Ms. Mussington.

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: Alternative Inspections--Housing 
Choice Voucher Program.
    OMB Approval Number: Pending OMB approval.
    Type of Request: New Collection.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Description of the need for the information and proposed use: Under 
the Section 8 housing choice voucher rule, PHAs that elect to rely on 
an alternative inspection are required to meet the requirements of 
subpart I of the rule. If the inspection method and standard selected 
is other than HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) program, Low-Income 
Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs), or that performed by HUD, the PHA must 
submit a request to HUD. PHAs with approved alternative inspection 
standards must monitor changes to the standards and requirements of 
their method and if changes are made must submit to HUD a copy of the 
revised standards and requirements along with a revised comparison to 
HQS.
    Respondents (i.e., affected public): State, Local or Tribal 
Governments.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2280.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 33.
    Frequency of Response: 1.
    Average Hours per Response: 4.
    Total Estimated Burdens: 149 hours.

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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.

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

    Dated: March 22, 2016.
Merrie Nichols-Dixon,
Deputy Director, Office of Policy, Programs and Legislative 
Initiatives.
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occupancy policies for both the public parties concerning the collection of SW., Room 4176, Washington, DC
and the Department of Housing and information described in Section A on 20410–5000; telephone 202–402–3400
Urban Development. Public housing the following: (this is not a toll-free number) or email
authorities must have on hand and (1) Whether the proposed collection at Colette.Pollard@hud.gov for a copy of
available for inspection policies related of information is necessary for the the proposed forms or other available
to admission and continued occupancy, proper performance of the functions of information. Persons with hearing or
so as to respond to inquiries from the agency, including whether the speech impairments may access this
tenants, legal-aid services, HUD, and information will have practical utility; number through TTY by calling the toll-
other interested parties informally or (2) The accuracy of the agency’s free Federal Relay Service at (800) 877–
through the Freedom of Information estimate of the burden of the proposed 8339.
Act. Written documentation of policies collection of information; FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
relating to public housing and Section 8 (3) Ways to enhance the quality, Arlette Mussington, Office of Policy,
assistance programs implemented under utility, and clarity of the information to Programs and Legislative Initiatives,
the Quality Housing and Work be collected; and PIH, Department of Housing and Urban
Responsibility Act of 1998, such as (4) Ways to minimize the burden of Development, 451 7th Street SW.,
eligibility for admission and continued the collection of information on those (L’Enfant Plaza, Room 2206),
occupancy, local preferences, and rent who are to respond; including through Washington, DC 20410; telephone 202–
determination, must be maintained and the use of appropriate automated 402–4109, (this is not a toll-free
made available by public housing collection techniques or other forms of number). Persons with hearing or
authorities. information technology, e.g., permitting speech impairments may access this
The collection of information electronic submission of responses. number via TTY by calling the Federal
implements changes to the admission HUD encourages interested parties to Information Relay Service at (800) 877–
and occupancy requirements for the submit comment in response to these 8339. Copies of available documents
public housing and Section 8 assisted questions. submitted to OMB may be obtained
housing programs made by the Quality Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork from Ms. Mussington.
Housing and Work Responsibility Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
(QHWRA) Act 1998, (Title V of the FY
1999 HUD appropriations Act, Public Dated: March 22, 2016. notice informs the public that HUD is
Law 105–276, 112 Stat. 2518, approved Merrie Nichols-Dixon, seeking approval from OMB for the
October 21, 1998), which amended the Deputy Director, Office of Policy, Programs information collection described in
United States Housing Act of 1937. and Legislative Initiatives. Section A.
QHWRA made comprehensive changes [FR Doc. 2016–07067 Filed 3–28–16; 8:45 am] A. Overview of Information Collection
to HUD’s public housing, Section 8 BILLING CODE 4210–67–P
programs. Some of the changes made by Title of Information Collection:
the 1998 Act (i.e., QHWRA) affect public Alternative Inspections—Housing
housing only and others affect the DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND Choice Voucher Program.
Section 8 and public housing programs. URBAN DEVELOPMENT OMB Approval Number: Pending
These changes cover choice of rent, OMB approval.
[Docket No. FR–5916–N–06]
community service and self-sufficiency Type of Request: New Collection.
in public housing; and admission 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Form Number: N/A.
preferences and determination of Collection: Alternative Inspections— Description of the need for the
income and rent in public housing and Housing Choice Voucher Program information and proposed use: Under
Section 8 housing assistance programs. the Section 8 housing choice voucher
Revisions are made to this collection AGENCY: Office of the Assistant rule, PHAs that elect to rely on an
to reflect adjustments in calculations Secretary for Public and Indian alternative inspection are required to
based on the total number of current, Housing, HUD. meet the requirements of subpart I of the
active public housing agencies (PHAs) ACTION: Notice. rule. If the inspection method and
to date. The number of active public standard selected is other than HOME
SUMMARY: HUD is seeking approval from
housing agencies has changed from Investment Partnerships (HOME)
4,058 to 3,946 since the last approved the Office of Management and Budget program, Low-Income Housing Tax
information collection. The number of (OMB) for the information collection Credits (LIHTCs), or that performed by
PHAs can fluctuate due to a number of described below. In accordance with the HUD, the PHA must submit a request to
factors, including but not limited to the Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is HUD. PHAs with approved alternative
merging of two or more PHAs or the requesting comment from all interested inspection standards must monitor
termination of the public housing and/ parties on the proposed collection of changes to the standards and
or voucher programs. information. The purpose of this notice requirements of their method and if
Respondents (i.e. affected public): is to allow for 60 days of public changes are made must submit to HUD
State, Local or Tribal Government. comment. a copy of the revised standards and
Estimated Number of Respondents: DATES: Comments Due Date: May 31, requirements along with a revised
3,946. 2016. comparison to HQS.
Estimated Number of Responses: Respondents (i.e., affected public):
ADDRESSES:
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3,946. Interested persons are
invited to submit comments regarding State, Local or Tribal Governments.
Frequency of Response: 1. Estimated Number of Respondents:
Average Hours per Response: 24. this proposal. Comments should refer to
Total Estimated Burdens: 94,704. the proposal by name and/or OMB 2280.
Control Number and should be sent to: Estimated Number of Responses: 33.
B. Solicitation of Public Comment Colette Pollard, Reports Management Frequency of Response: 1.
This notice is soliciting comments Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing Average Hours per Response: 4.
from members of the public and affected and Urban Development, 451 7th Street Total Estimated Burdens: 149 hours.

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B. Solicitation of Public Comment Control Number and should be sent to: current and planned patterns of use, and
This notice is soliciting comments Colette Pollard, Reports Management current and anticipated benefits of their
from members of the public and affected Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing at-home high-speed Internet access.
parties concerning the collection of and Urban Development, 451 7th Street Questions will emphasize educational
information described in Section A on SW., Room 4176, Washington, DC Internet use such as completing
the following: 20410–5000; telephone 202–402–3400 homework, connecting parents with
(1) Whether the proposed collection (this is not a toll-free number) or email educators, and applying to college. In
of information is necessary for the at Colette.Pollard@hud.gov for a copy of addition, the focus groups will explore
proper performance of the functions of the proposed forms or other available barriers to signing up for ConnectHome,
the agency, including whether the information. Persons with hearing or securing devices, and using the Internet.
information will have practical utility; speech impairments may access this
number through TTY by calling the toll- Respondents (i.e. affected public):
(2) The accuracy of the agency’s ConnectHome-eligible residents in 5 of
estimate of the burden of the proposed free Federal Relay Service at (800) 877–
8339. the 28 pilot communities.
collection of information;
(3) Ways to enhance the quality, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Estimated Number of Respondents: 45
utility, and clarity of the information to Colette Pollard, Reports Management total—9 respondents each at 5
be collected; and Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing ConnectHome sites.
(4) Ways to minimize the burden of and Urban Development, 451 7th Street Frequency of Response: One time.
the collection of information on those SW., Washington, DC 20410; email
who are to respond; including through Colette Pollard at Average Hours per Response: 1.5
the use of appropriate automated Colette.Pollard@hud.gov or telephone hours.
collection techniques or other forms of 202–402–3400. This is not a toll-free Total Estimated Burden: 67.5 hours.
information technology, e.g., permitting number. Persons with hearing or speech Respondents’ Obligation: Voluntary.
electronic submission of responses. impairments may access this number
HUD encourages interested parties to through TTY by calling the toll-free B. Solicitation of Public Comment
submit comment in response to these Federal Relay Service at (800) 877–8339.
questions. Copies of available documents This notice solicits comments from
submitted to OMB may be obtained members of the public and affected
Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork
from Ms. Pollard. parties concerning the collection of
Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35.
information described in Section A on
Dated: March 22, 2016. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
notice informs the public that HUD is the following:
Merrie Nichols-Dixon,
seeking approval from OMB for the (1) Whether the proposed collection
Deputy Director, Office of Policy, Programs
information collection described in of information is necessary for the
and Legislative Initiatives.
Section A. proper performance of the functions of
[FR Doc. 2016–07068 Filed 3–28–16; 8:45 am]
the agency, including whether the
BILLING CODE 4210–67–P A. Overview of Information Collection
information will have practical utility;
Title of Information Collection:
(2) The accuracy of the agency’s
ConnectHome Use and Barriers Focus
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND estimate of the burden of the proposed
Groups.
URBAN DEVELOPMENT OMB Approval Number: Pending. collection of information;
[Docket No. FR–5915–N–02] Type of Request: New. (3) Ways to enhance the quality,
Form Number: Focus groups. utility, and clarity of the information to
60 Day Notice of Proposed Information Description of the need for the be collected; and
Collection for Public Comment on the: information and proposed use: (4) Ways to minimize the burden of
ConnectHome Use and Barriers Focus President Barack Obama and HUD
Groups the collection of information on those
Secretary Julián Castro announced who are to respond, including through
AGENCY: Office of Policy Development ConnectHome on July 15, 2015, as the
the use of appropriate automated
and Research, HUD. next step in the Obama Administration’s
collection techniques or other forms of
efforts to increase access to high-speed
ACTION: Notice of proposed information information technology, e.g., permitting
Internet access for all Americans.
collection. Through public-private partnerships, electronic submission of responses.
SUMMARY: HUD is seeking approval from nonprofit organizations, businesses, and HUD encourages interested parties to
the Office of Management and Budget Internet service providers (ISPs), submit comment in response to these
(OMB) for the information collection ConnectHome will offer high-speed questions.
described below. In accordance with the Internet service, devices, technical Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork
Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is training, and digital literacy programs to Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35.
requesting comment from all interested residents of HUD-assisted housing in 28
pilot communities, including the Dated: March 22, 2016.
parties on the proposed collection of
information. The purpose of this notice Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Katherine M. O’Regan,
is to allow for 60 days of public As communities begin to implement Assistant Secretary, Office of Policy
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comment. ConnectHome in 2016 and connect Development and Research.
residents to Internet access within their [FR Doc. 2016–07063 Filed 3–28–16; 8:45 am]
DATES: Comments Due Date: May 31, homes, these focus groups will BILLING CODE 4210–67–P
2016. illuminate how families are taking
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are advantage of ConnectHome as well as
invited to submit comments regarding barriers they may encounter. The focus
this proposal. Comments should refer to groups will explore ConnectHome
the proposal by name and/or OMB subscribers’ previous broadband access,

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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). Persons with hearing or speech impairments may access this number via TTY by calling the Federal Information Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Copies of available documents submitted to OMB may be obtained from Ms. Mussington.
FR Citation		81 FR 17488