81 FR 54819 - 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Uniform Physical Standards & Physical Inspection Requirements

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 159 (August 17, 2016)

Page Range		54819-54820
FR Document		2016-19637

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 159 (Wednesday, August 17, 2016)

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 159 (Wednesday, August 17, 2016)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2016-19637]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-5913-N-19]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Uniform 
Physical Standards & Physical Inspection Requirements

AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing--Federal Housing 
Commissioner, 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: October 17, 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: Harry Messner, Program Analyst, 
Program Administration Office: Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20410; email 
[email protected] or telephone 202-402-2626. This is not a toll-
free number. Persons with hearing or speech impairments may access this 
number through TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Relay Service at 
(800) 877-8339.
    Copies of available documents submitted to OMB may be obtained from 
Ms. Pollard.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice informs the public that HUD is 
seeking approval from OMB for the information collection described in 
Section A.

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A. Overview of Information Collection

    Title of Information Collection: Uniform Physical Standards & 
Physical Inspection Requirements.
    OMB Approval Number: 2502-0369.
    Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Description of the need for the information and proposed use: All 
multifamily properties owned by HUD or with HUD-insured mortgages must 
be inspected regularly to ensure that they are maintained in a 
condition that is decent, safe, sanitary, and in good repairs.
    Respondents: Affected public.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 12,125.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 12,125.
    Frequency of Response: Annual.
    Average Hours per Response: 6.
    Total Estimated Burden: 26,706.

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: August 9, 2016.
Janet M. Golrick,
Associate General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing--Associate 
Deputy Federal Housing Commissioner.
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A. Overview of Information Collection Housing Capital Fund, the only Federal DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
Title of Information Collection: funding stream dedicated to the capital URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Energy and Performance Information needs of the nation’s last resort housing
Center (EPIC). option, is crucial to understanding how [Docket No. FR–5913–N–19]
OMB Approval Number: 2577–0274. the Department can properly and
Type of Request: Revision of currently efficiently assist grantees in meeting this 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information
approved collection. goal as well as assessing the Collection: Uniform Physical
Form Number: None—all information Department’s own progress. The EPIC Standards & Physical Inspection
collected electronically. data system will track development of Requirements
Description of the need for the Public Housing with Federal funds and
information and proposed use: The through other means, including mixed- AGENCY: Office of the Assistant
Department has recognized the need for finance development. Secretary for Housing—Federal Housing
improving energy efficiency in Commissioner, HUD.
affordable housing and has prioritized Respondents (i.e. affected public):
Members of Affected Public: State, Local ACTION: Notice.
this in Agency Priority Goal #4, Measure
#13. The energy efficiency data or Local Governments and Non-profit
organizations. SUMMARY: HUD is seeking approval from
collected through EPIC gives the the Office of Management and Budget
Department a more comprehensive Estimated Number of Respondents: (OMB) for the information collection
dataset regarding energy efficiency. The 3,150. described below. In accordance with the
EPIC data system will gradually Estimated Number of Responses: Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is
automate the collection of the five year 31,800 annual responses. requesting comment from all interested
plan and annual statement forms from parties on the proposed collection of
grantees. These are required forms Frequency of Response: 1.
information. The purpose of this notice
presently collected in hard copy on Average Hours per Response: 2.19. is to allow for 60 days of public
Forms HUD 50075.1 and HUD 50075.2 Total Estimated Burdens: 69,645 comment.
under collection OMB control number hours.
2577–0226. These forms also collect DATES: Comments Due Date: October 17,
data on the eventual, actual use of B. Solicitation of Public Comment 2016.
funds; this data will be gradually
collected electronically through the This notice is soliciting comments ADDRESSES: Interested persons are
EPIC data system as well. Electronic from members of the public and affected invited to submit comments regarding
collection will enable the Department to parties concerning the collection of this proposal. Comments should refer to
aggregate information about the way information described in Section A on the proposal by name and/or OMB
grantees are using Federal funding. the following: Control Number and should be sent to:
Additionally, PHA grantees will be able Colette Pollard, Reports Management
(1) Whether the proposed collection
to submit Replacement Housing Factor Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing
of information is necessary for the and Urban Development, 451 7th Street
fund plans, the mechanism by which proper performance of the functions of
PHAs are allowed to accumulate special SW., Room 4176, Washington, DC
the agency, including whether the 20410–5000; telephone 202–402–3400
funds received based on units removed information will have practical utility;
from the inventory from year to year. (this is not a toll-free number) or email
This information is presently collected (2) The accuracy of the agency’s at Colette.Pollard@hud.gov for a copy of
in hard copy at the field office level; the estimate of the burden of the proposed the proposed forms or other available
EPIC data system will automate and collection of information; information. Persons with hearing or
centralize this collection in order to (3) Ways to enhance the quality, speech impairments may access this
streamline the process and improve utility, and clarity of the information to number through TTY by calling the toll-
transparency. Furthermore, the EPIC free Federal Relay Service at (800) 877–
be collected; and
data system will be loaded with 8339.
(4) Ways to minimize the burden of
Physical Needs Assessment (‘‘PNA’’) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
the collection of information on those
data. This data being in the system Harry Messner, Program Analyst,
coupled with the electronic planning who are to respond; including through
the use of appropriate automated Program Administration Office:
process will streamline grantee Department of Housing and Urban
planning. The EPIC data system will collection techniques or other forms of
Development, 451 7th Street SW.,
collect information about the Energy information technology, e.g., permitting
Washington, DC 20410; email
Performance Contract (‘‘EPC’’) process, electronic submission of responses.
harry.messner@hud.gov or telephone
including the energy efficiency HUD encourages interested parties to 202–402–2626. This is not a toll-free
improvements. As the Department submit comment in response to these number. Persons with hearing or speech
moves to shrink its energy footprint in questions. impairments may access this number
spite of rising energy costs, clear and through TTY by calling the toll-free
Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork
comprehensive data on this process will Federal Relay Service at (800) 877–8339.
Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35.
be crucial to its success. Finally, the
Dated: August 9, 2016. Copies of available documents
Department has prioritized in Agency
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submitted to OMB may be obtained
Performance Goal #2, Measure #5 Colette Pollard,
from Ms. Pollard.
making housing more available for more Department Reports Management Officer,
families. In the light of the recent Office of the Chief Information Officer. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
housing crisis, this goal has become [FR Doc. 2016–19641 Filed 8–16–16; 8:45 am] notice informs the public that HUD is
simultaneously more challenging and BILLING CODE 4210–67–P
seeking approval from OMB for the
more important. Tracking of the use of information collection described in
Federal funds paid through the Public Section A.

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A. Overview of Information Collection INTERNATIONAL TRADE requirement with respect to the ’789
COMMISSION patent, and invalidity of the ’858 patent
Title of Information Collection: as obvious under 35 U.S.C. 103. 73 FR
Uniform Physical Standards & Physical [Investigation No. 337–TA–567 (Advisory
Opinion Proceeding)] 45073–74 (Aug. 1, 2008). On July 15,
Inspection Requirements. 2011, after an appeal to the U.S. Court
OMB Approval Number: 2502–0369. Certain Foam Footwear; Institution of of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and
Type of Request: Extension of an Advisory Opinion Proceeding subsequent remand vacating the
currently approved collection. Commission’s previous finding of no
AGENCY: U.S. International Trade
Form Number: N/A. violation, the Commission found a
Commission.
violation of section 337 based on
Description of the need for the ACTION: Notice. infringement of the asserted claims of
information and proposed use: All the patents and issued a general
multifamily properties owned by HUD SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that
the U.S. International Trade exclusion order and, inter alia, a cease
or with HUD-insured mortgages must be
Commission has determined to institute and desist order directed against Double
inspected regularly to ensure that they
an advisory opinion proceeding in the Diamond. 76 FR 43723–24 (July 21,
are maintained in a condition that is
above-captioned investigation. 2011).
decent, safe, sanitary, and in good
repairs. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: On July 12, 2016, Double Diamond
Clint Gerdine, Office of the General and U.S.A. Dawgs, Inc. (‘‘USA Dawgs’’)
Respondents: Affected public.
Counsel, U.S. International Trade of Las Vegas, Nevada (collectively, the
Estimated Number of Respondents: Commission, 500 E Street SW., ‘‘requesters’’) petitioned for institution
12,125. Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) of an advisory opinion proceeding as to
Estimated Number of Responses: 708–2310. Copies of non-confidential whether their Fleece Dawgs footwear is
12,125. documents filed in connection with this covered by the general exclusion order
Frequency of Response: Annual. investigation are or will be available for or cease and desist order directed
inspection during official business against Double Diamond. No responses
Average Hours per Response: 6. hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the were filed.
Total Estimated Burden: 26,706. Office of the Secretary, U.S.
International Trade Commission, 500 E The Commission has determined that
B. Solicitation of Public Comment Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, requesters’ petition complies with the
telephone (202) 205–2000. General requirements for institution of an
This notice is soliciting comments advisory opinion proceeding under
from members of the public and affected information concerning the Commission
may also be obtained by accessing its Commission Rule 210.79 to determine
parties concerning the collection of whether their Fleece Dawgs footwear
information described in Section A on Internet server at http://www.usitc.gov.
The public record for this investigation infringes the ’789 patent or claims 1 or
the following:
may be viewed on the Commission’s 2 of the ’858 patent. Accordingly, the
(1) Whether the proposed collection electronic docket (EDIS) at http:// Commission has determined to institute
of information is necessary for the edis.usitc.gov. Hearing-impaired an advisory opinion proceeding and
proper performance of the functions of persons are advised that information on refer requesters’ petition to the Office of
the agency, including whether the this matter can be obtained by Unfair Import Investigations (‘‘OUII’’).
information will have practical utility; contacting the Commission’s TDD The parties will furnish OUII with
(2) The accuracy of the agency’s terminal on (202) 205–1810. information as requested, and OUII shall
estimate of the burden of the proposed SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The investigate and issue a report to the
collection of information; Commission instituted this investigation Commission within ninety (90) days of
(3) Ways to enhance the quality, on May 11, 2006, based on a complaint, the date of publication of this notice in
utility, and clarity of the information to as amended, filed by Crocs, Inc. the Federal Register. The Commission
be collected; and (‘‘Crocs’’) of Niwot, Colorado. 71 FR will issue an advisory opinion within 45
27514–15 (May 11, 2006). The days of receipt of OUII’s written report.
(4) Ways to minimize the burden of
complaint alleged, inter alia, violations The following entities are named as
the collection of information on those
of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, parties to the proceeding: (1) Crocs; (2)
who are to respond; including through
as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), in the Double Diamond; and (3) USA Dawgs.
the use of appropriate automated
importation into the United States, the
collection techniques or other forms of The authority for the Commission’s
sale for importation, and the sale within
information technology, e.g., permitting determination is contained in sections
the United States after importation of
electronic submission of responses. 335 and 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930,
certain foam footwear, by reason of
HUD encourages interested parties to infringement of claims 1–2 of U.S. as amended (19 U.S.C. 1335, 1337), and
submit comment in response to these Patent No. 6,993,858 (‘‘the ’858 patent’’) in Part 210 of the Commission’s Rules
questions. and U.S. Patent No. D517,789 (‘‘the ’789 of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR part
Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork patent’’). The notice of investigation 210).
Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35. named several respondents including By Order of the Commission.
Double Diamond Distribution Ltd.
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Dated: August 9, 2016. Issued: August 11, 2016.
(‘‘Double Diamond’’) of Saskatoon,
Janet M. Golrick, Lisa R. Barton,
Canada.
Associate General Deputy Assistant Secretary On July 25, 2008, the Commission Secretary to the Commission.
for Housing—Associate Deputy Federal issued its final determination finding no [FR Doc. 2016–19561 Filed 8–16–16; 8:45 am]
Housing Commissioner. violation of section 337 based on non- BILLING CODE 7020–02–P
[FR Doc. 2016–19637 Filed 8–16–16; 8:45 am] infringement and non-satisfaction of the
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Section		Notices
Action		Notice.
Dates		Comments Due Date: October 17, 2016.
Contact		Harry Messner, Program Analyst, Program Administration Office: Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20410; email [email protected] or telephone 202-402-2626. This is not a toll- free number. Persons with hearing or speech impairments may access this number through TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
FR Citation		81 FR 54819