81 FR 510 - 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Public Housing Operating Subsidy-Appeals

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 3 (January 6, 2016)

Page Range		510-511
FR Document		2015-33186

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 3 (Wednesday, January 6, 2016)

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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-5838-N-12]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Public Housing 
Operating Subsidy--Appeals

AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian 
Housing, PIH, 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

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information. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of 
public comment.

DATES: Comments Due Date: March 7, 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 
[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). 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: Public Housing Operating Subsidy--
Appeals.
    OMB Approval Number: 2577-0246.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Description of the need for the information and proposed use: Under 
the operating fund rule, PHAs that elect to file an appeal of their 
subsidy amounts are required to meet the appeal requirements set forth 
in subpart G of the rule. There are four grounds of appeal in 24 CFR 
990.245 under which PHAs may appeal the amount of their subsidy. They 
are: A streamlined appeal; an appeal for specific local conditions; an 
appeal for changing market conditions; and an appeal to substitute 
actual project cost data. To appeal the amount of subsidy on any one of 
these permitted bases of appeal, PHAs submit a written appeal request 
to HUD.
    Respondents (i.e. affected public): State, Local or Tribal 
Government.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 127.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 127.
    Frequency of Response: 1.
    Average Hours per Response: 20.
    Total Estimated Burdens: 2,489.

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 as amended.

    Dated: December 30, 2015.
Danielle Bastarache,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Policy, Programs and Legislative 
Initiatives.
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PIH, Department of Housing and Urban verify whether the activities are eligible Frequency of Response: The IHP/APR
Development, 451 7th Street SW., and to determine if the recipient has the is submitted twice a year and the
(L’Enfant Plaza, Room 2206), capacity to continue implementing the Formula Correction and Formula
Washington, DC 20410; telephone 202– activities described in the IHP in a Challenge forms are submitted once per
402–4109, (this is not a toll-free timely manner. The information in the year.
number). Persons with hearing or APR also will be used to provide Average Hours per Response: 60.
speech impairments may access this Congress, stakeholders, and other Total Estimated Burdens: 48,028
number via TTY by calling the Federal interested parties with information on hours.
Information Relay Service at (800) 877– how the IHBG funds are being used to B. Solicitation of Public Comment
8339. Copies of available documents meet affordable housing needs within
submitted to OMB may be obtained Native American communities. This notice is soliciting comments
from Ms. Mussington. The IHP/APR is currently available in from members of the public and affected
a Word version, an Excel version, and parties concerning the collection of
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
a version on HUD’s Energy and information described in section A on
notice informs the public that HUD is
Performance Information Center (EPIC) the following:
seeking approval from OMB for the (1) Whether the proposed collection
information collection described in Web site. All three versions of the IHP/
APR request the same information and of information is necessary for the
section A. proper performance of the functions of
a recipient may elect to submit to HUD
A. Overview of Information Collection either the Word, Excel, or EPIC versions; the agency, including whether the
however, the Excel and EPIC versions information will have practical utility;
Title of Information Collection: Indian (2) The accuracy of the agency’s
are preferred because of their automated
Housing Block Grant Information estimate of the burden of the proposed
capabilities and reduced burden.
Collection, Word, Excel and EPIC Participants in the IHBG program are collection of information;
Versions of the Indian Housing Plan/ responsible for notifying HUD of (3) Ways to enhance the quality,
Annual Performance Report. changes to the Formula Current Assisted utility, and clarity of the information to
OMB Approval Number: 2577–0218. Stock (FCAS) component of the IHBG be collected; and
Type of Request: Extension of a formula. HUD is notified of changes in (4) Ways to minimize the burden of
currently approved collection. the FCAS through a Formula Response the collection of information on those
Form Number: HUD–52737, HUD– Form (HUD–4117), as defined at 24 CFR who are to respond; including through
4117, HUD–4119. 1000.302. A tribe, TDHE, or HUD may the use of appropriate automated
Description of the need for the challenge the data from the U.S. collection techniques or other forms of
information and proposed use: Indian Decennial Census or provide an information technology, e.g., permitting
tribes, Alaska Natives, Native alternative source of data by submitting electronic submission of responses.
Hawaiians, or tribally designated the Guidelines for Challenging U.S. HUD encourages interested parties to
housing entities that receive IHBG funds Decennial Census Data Document submit comment in response to these
are required annually to submit HUD– (HUD–4119). Census challenges are due questions.
52737 that consists of two components: March 30th of each fiscal year, as
The Indian Housing Plan (IHP) C. Authority
defined at 24 CFR 1000.336. This
component and the Annual Performance information collection is required of Section 3507 of the Paperwork
Report (APR) component. participants in the IHBG program to Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C.
The IHP is required by section 102 of demonstrate compliance with eligibility chapter 35 as amended.
the Native American Housing and other requirements of NAHASDA; Dated: December 30, 2015.
Assistance and Self-Determination Act provision of correction or challenge Danielle Bastarache,
(NAHASDA) and describes the eligible documentation of the formula Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Policy,
IHBG-funded, affordable housing calculation; and provision of data for Programs and Legislative Initiatives.
activities the recipient plans to conduct HUD’s annual report to Congress. The [FR Doc. 2015–33187 Filed 1–5–16; 8:45 am]
for the benefit of low and moderate information gathered will be used to BILLING CODE 4210–67–P
income tribal members and identifies allocate funds under the IHBG program.
the intended outcomes and outputs for The quality assurance of data reported
the upcoming 12-month year. The is a very important issue in maintaining DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
recipient submits the IHP at least 75 HUD’s databases used to monitor URBAN DEVELOPMENT
days prior to the beginning of its 12- participant’s proposed plans,
month program year. HUD conducts a accomplishments, determine program [Docket No. FR–5838–N–12]
limited review of the IHP to determine compliance, and to ensure fair and
that the planned activities are in 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information
equitable allocations. In some cases, the Collection: Public Housing Operating
compliance with NAHASDA FCAS information addressing the
requirements, as defined at 24 CFR part Subsidy—Appeals
conveyances and conversions of units
1000. has resulted in the recouping of funds. AGENCY: Office of the Assistant
At the end of the 12-month period, The information collected will allow Secretary for Public and Indian
the recipient submits the APR that is HUD to accurately audit the program. Housing, PIH, HUD.
required by section 404 of NAHASDA Respondents (i.e. affected public): ACTION: Notice.
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and describes (1) the use of grant funds Native American Tribes and Tribally
during the prior 12-month period; (2) Designated Housing Entities, Alaska SUMMARY: HUD is seeking approval from
the actual outcomes and outputs Natives and Corporations, and Native the Office of Management and Budget
achieved; (3) program accomplishments; Hawaiians. (OMB) for the information collection
and (4) jobs supported by IHBG-funded Estimated Number of Respondents: described below. In accordance with the
activities. HUD uses the information in 366. Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is
the APR to review the recipient’s Estimated Number of Responses: requesting comment from all interested
progress in implementing the IHP, 1,047. parties on the proposed collection of

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information. The purpose of this notice PHAs submit a written appeal request to as lead agency, and the Prairie Band
is to allow for 60 days of public HUD. Potawatomi Nation (Nation) as
comment. Respondents (i.e. affected public): cooperating agency, intend to gather
State, Local or Tribal Government. information necessary to prepare an
DATES: Comments Due Date: March 7,
Estimated Number of Respondents: Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
2016.
127. in connection with the Nation’s
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are Estimated Number of Responses: 127. application for the proposed acquisition
invited to submit comments regarding Frequency of Response: 1. in trust by the United States of
this proposal. Comments should refer to Average Hours per Response: 20. approximately 129 acres for
the proposal by name and/or OMB Total Estimated Burdens: 2,489. construction and operation of a gaming
Control Number and should be sent to: facility in DeKalb County, Illinois. This
Colette Pollard, Reports Management B. Solicitation of Public Comment notice also opens public scoping to
Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing This notice is soliciting comments identify potential issues, concerns and
and Urban Development, 451 7th Street from members of the public and affected alternatives to be considered in the EIS.
SW., Room 4176, Washington, DC parties concerning the collection of DATES: The date and location of the
20410–5000; telephone 202–402–3400 information described in section A on public meeting will be announced at
(this is not a toll-free number) or email the following: least 15 days in advance through a
at Colette.Pollard@hud.gov for a copy of (1) Whether the proposed collection notice in the Daily Chronicle and the
the proposed forms or other available of information is necessary for the Midweek and on the following Web site:
information. Persons with hearing or proper performance of the functions of www.prairiebandeis.com. Written
speech impairments may access this the agency, including whether the comments on the DEIS must arrive
number through TTY by calling the toll- information will have practical utility; within 45 days after EPA publishes its
free Federal Relay Service at (800) 877– (2) The accuracy of the agency’s Notice of Availability.
8339. estimate of the burden of the proposed ADDRESSES: You may mail or hand-
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: collection of information; deliver written comments to Diane
Arlette Mussington, Office of Policy, (3) Ways to enhance the quality, Rosen, Regional Director, Bureau of
Programs and Legislative Initiatives, utility, and clarity of the information to Indian Affairs, Midwest Region, Norman
PIH, Department of Housing and Urban be collected; and Pointe II Building, 5600 W. American
Development, 451 7th Street SW., (4) Ways to minimize the burden of Blvd., Suite 500, Bloomington,
(L’Enfant Plaza, Room 2206), the collection of information on those Minnesota 55437. Please include your
Washington, DC 20410; telephone 202– who are to respond; including through name, return address, and ‘‘NOI
402–4109 (this is not a toll-free the use of appropriate automated Comments, Prairie Band Project’’ on the
number). Persons with hearing or collection techniques or other forms of first page of your written comments.
speech impairments may access this information technology, e.g., permitting FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
number via TTY by calling the Federal electronic submission of responses. Scott Doig, Acting Regional
Information Relay Service at (800) 877– HUD encourages interested parties to Environmental Scientist, at the address
8339. Copies of available documents submit comment in response to these above, or at telephone (612) 725–4514,
submitted to OMB may be obtained questions. email scott.doig@bia.gov.
from Ms. Mussington. Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35 Nation submitted a request to the
notice informs the public that HUD is as amended. Department of the Interior for the
seeking approval from OMB for the Dated: December 30, 2015. placement of approximately 129 acres of
information collection described in Danielle Bastarache, fee land in trust by the United States
section A. Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Policy, upon which the Nation would construct
Programs and Legislative Initiatives. a class II gaming facility. The property
A. Overview of Information Collection is located in DeKalb County just
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southeast of the town of Shabbona, IL.
Housing Operating Subsidy—Appeals. The gaming facility would consist of a
OMB Approval Number: 2577–0246. class II gaming area, restaurants and
Type of Request: Extension of a lounges, a multi-purpose room that
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
currently approved collection. could be used for entertainment,
Form Number: N/A. Bureau of Indian Affairs meetings, and other purposes, and
Description of the need for the surface parking for cars and buses. The
information and proposed use: Under [167 A2100DD/AAKC001030/ property is comprised of two parcels: an
the operating fund rule, PHAs that elect A0A501010.999900] approximately 128-acre parcel currently
to file an appeal of their subsidy used for farming (Parcel ID Index 13–
Notice of Intent To Prepare an
amounts are required to meet the appeal 23–200–001), on which the gaming
Environmental Impact Statement for
requirements set forth in subpart G of facility would be built, and a 30,020
the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation’s
the rule. There are four grounds of square foot parcel on which a house sits
Proposed Trust Acquisition and
appeal in 24 CFR 990.245 under which (Parcel ID Index 13–23–128–002). The
Gaming Facility Project, DeKalb
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PHAs may appeal the amount of their purpose of the proposed action is to
County, Illinois
subsidy. They are: A streamlined acquire land in trust that was
appeal; an appeal for specific local AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, historically reserved for Chief Shab-eh-
conditions; an appeal for changing Interior. nay and his Band of Potawatomis by
market conditions; and an appeal to ACTION: Notice. treaty, and to facilitate economic
substitute actual project cost data. To development so that the Tribal
appeal the amount of subsidy on any SUMMARY: This notice advises the public government can better provide housing,
one of these permitted bases of appeal, that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) health care, education, cultural

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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 510