82 FR 22015 - 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 90 (May 11, 2017)
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 90 (May 11, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 90 (Thursday, May 11, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 22015-22016] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-09507] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR-6001-N-08] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner, 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: July 10, 2017. 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: Katherine Nzive, Director, Program Administration Division, Office of Asset Management and Portfolio Oversight, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20410; email Katherine Nzive at Katherine A. [email protected] or telephone 202.402.3440. 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. A. Overview of Information Collection Title of Information Collection: Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide. OMB Approval Number: 2502-0587. Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection Form Numbers: Contract Renewal Request Form (HUD-9624) OCAF Rent Adjustment Worksheet (HUD-9625) Letters to Owner-Agents (Options 1 and 3) (Auto OCAF Letters) (HUD- 9626) Letters to Owner-Agents (Options 2 and 4) (Auto OCAF Letters) (HUD- 9627) Request to Renew Using Non-Section 8 Units in the Section 8 Project as a Market Rent Ceiling (HUD-9629) Request to Renew Using FMR's as Market Ceiling (HUD-9630) One Year Notification Owner Does Not Intend To Renew (HUD-9631) One Year Notification Letter Owner Intends To Renew (HUD-9632) Use Agreement (HUD-9634) Projects Preparing a Budget-Based Rent Increase (HUD-9635) Basic Renewal Contract--One Year Term (HUD-9636) Basic Renewal Contract--Multi-Year Term (HUD-9637) Renewal Contract for Mark-Up-To-Market Project (HUD-9640) Housing Assistance Payments Preservation Renewal Contract (HUD-9639) Interim (Full) Mark-To-Market Renewal Contract (HUD-9640) Interim (Lite) Mark-To-Market Renewal Contract (HUD-9641) Full Mark-To-Market Renewal Contract (HUD-9642) Watch List Renewal Contract (HUD-9643) Project Based Assistance Payments Amendment Contract Moderate Rehabilitation (HUD-9644) Project Based Section Housing Assistance Payments Extension of Renewal Contract (HUD-9646) Consent to Assignment of HAP Contract as Security for Freddie Mac Financing (HUD-9648A) Consent to Assignment of HAP Contract as Security for FNMA Credit Enhancement (HUD-9648D) Consent to Assignment of HAP Contract as Security for Financing (HUD- 9649) Consent to Assignment of HAP Contract as Security for FNMA Financing (HUD-9651) Addendum to Renewal Contract under Option One or Option Two for Capital Repairs and/or Acquisition Costs (HUD-93181) Addendum to Renewal Contract under Option One or Option Two for Capital Repairs and/or Acquisition--Post- Rehabilitation Rents at Closing (HUD- 93182) Rider to Original Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Contract (HUD- 93184) Description of the need for the information and proposed use: The modifications of the Section 8 renewal policy and recent legislation are implemented to address the essential requirement to preserving low income rental housing affordability and availability. The Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide will include recent legislation modifications for renewing of expiring Section 8 policy(ies) Guidebook, as authorized by the 24 CFR part 401 and 24 CFR part 402. The Multifamily Housing Reform and Affordability Act of 1997 (MAHRA) for fiscal year 1998 (Pub. L. 105-65, enacted on October 27, 1997), required that expiring Section 8 project-based assistance contracts be renewed under MAHRA. Established in the MAHRA policies renewal of Section 8 project-based contracts rent are based on market rents instead of the Fair Market Rent (FMR) standard. MAHRA renewals submission should include a Rent Comparability Study (RCS). If the RCS indicated rents were at or below comparable market rents, the contract was renewed at current rents adjusted by Operating Cost Adjustment Factor (OCAF), unless the Owner submitted documentation justifying a budget-based rent increase or participation in Mark-Up-To- Market. The case is that no renewal rents could exceed comparable market rents. If the RCS indicated rents were above comparable market rents, the contract was referred to the Office of Affordable Housing Preservation (OAHP) for debt restructuring and/or rent reduction. The Preserving Affordable Housing for Senior Citizens and Families Into the 21st Century Act of 1999 (public law 106-74, enacted on October 20, 1999), modified MAHRA. The Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide sets forth six renewal options from which a project owner may choose when renewing their expiring Section 8 contract: Option One--Mark-Up-To-Market, Option Two--Other Contract Renewal with Current Rents at or Below Comparable Market Rents, Option Three--Referral to the Office of Affordable Preservation (OAHP), Option [[Page 22016]] Four- Renewal of Projects Exempted From OMHAR, Option Five--Renewal of Portfolio Reengineering Demonstration or Preservation Projects, and Option Six--Opt Outs. Owners should select one of six options which are applicable to their project and should submit contract renewal on an annual basis to renew contract. The Section 8 Renewal Guide sets forth six renewal options from which a project owner may choose when renewing their expiring Section 8 contracts. Option One (Mark-Up-To-Market) Option Two (Other Contract Renewals with Current Rents at or Below Comparable Market Rents Option Three (Referral to the Office of Multifamily Housing Assistant Restructuring--OHAP) Option Four (Renewal of Projects Exempted from OHAP) Option Five (Renewal of Portfolio Reengineering Demonstration or Preservation Projects) Option Six (Opt-Outs) Respondents: Business or other for profit and non profit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 25,439. Estimated Number of Responses: 25,439. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Average Hours per Response: 1 hour. Total Estimated Burden: 24,680. 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: May 4, 2017. Genger Charles, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing. [FR Doc. 2017-09507 Filed 5-10-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210-67-P
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Dated: May 8, 2017. Copies of available documents Addendum to Renewal Contract under
Samantha Deshommes, submitted to OMB may be obtained Option One or Option Two for Capital
Chief, Regulatory Coordination Division, from Ms. Pollard. Repairs and/or Acquisition Costs
Office of Policy and Strategy, U.S. Citizenship SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This (HUD–93181)
and Immigration Services, Department of notice informs the public that HUD is Addendum to Renewal Contract under
Homeland Security. seeking approval from OMB for the Option One or Option Two for Capital
[FR Doc. 2017–09573 Filed 5–10–17; 8:45 am] information collection described in Repairs and/or Acquisition—Post-
BILLING CODE 9111–97–P Section A. Rehabilitation Rents at Closing (HUD–
93182)
A. Overview of Information Collection Rider to Original Section 8 Housing
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND Title of Information Collection: Assistance Payments Contract (HUD–
URBAN DEVELOPMENT Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide. 93184)
OMB Approval Number: 2502–0587. Description of the need for the
[Docket No. FR–6001–N–08] Type of Request: Extension of information and proposed use: The
currently approved collection modifications of the Section 8 renewal
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Form Numbers:
policy and recent legislation are
Collection: Section 8 Renewal Policy Contract Renewal Request Form (HUD– implemented to address the essential
Guide 9624) requirement to preserving low income
OCAF Rent Adjustment Worksheet rental housing affordability and
AGENCY: Office of the Assistant
(HUD–9625) availability. The Section 8 Renewal
Secretary for Housing—Federal Housing Letters to Owner-Agents (Options 1 and
Commissioner, HUD. Policy Guide will include recent
3) (Auto OCAF Letters) (HUD–9626)
ACTION: Notice. Letters to Owner-Agents (Options 2 and legislation modifications for renewing of
4) (Auto OCAF Letters) (HUD–9627) expiring Section 8 policy(ies)
SUMMARY: HUD is seeking approval from Request to Renew Using Non-Section 8 Guidebook, as authorized by the 24 CFR
the Office of Management and Budget Units in the Section 8 Project as a part 401 and 24 CFR part 402. The
(OMB) for the information collection Market Rent Ceiling (HUD–9629) Multifamily Housing Reform and
described below. In accordance with the Request to Renew Using FMR’s as Affordability Act of 1997 (MAHRA) for
Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is Market Ceiling (HUD–9630) fiscal year 1998 (Pub. L. 105–65,
requesting comment from all interested One Year Notification Owner Does Not enacted on October 27, 1997), required
parties on the proposed collection of Intend To Renew (HUD–9631) that expiring Section 8 project-based
information. The purpose of this notice One Year Notification Letter Owner assistance contracts be renewed under
is to allow for 60 days of public Intends To Renew (HUD–9632) MAHRA. Established in the MAHRA
comment. Use Agreement (HUD–9634) policies renewal of Section 8 project-
DATES: Comments Due Date: July 10, Projects Preparing a Budget-Based Rent based contracts rent are based on market
2017. Increase (HUD–9635) rents instead of the Fair Market Rent
Basic Renewal Contract—One Year (FMR) standard.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are Term (HUD–9636) MAHRA renewals submission should
invited to submit comments regarding Basic Renewal Contract—Multi-Year include a Rent Comparability Study
this proposal. Comments should refer to Term (HUD–9637) (RCS). If the RCS indicated rents were
the proposal by name and/or OMB Renewal Contract for Mark-Up-To- at or below comparable market rents,
Control Number and should be sent to: Market Project (HUD–9640) the contract was renewed at current
Colette Pollard, Reports Management Housing Assistance Payments rents adjusted by Operating Cost
Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing Preservation Renewal Contract (HUD– Adjustment Factor (OCAF), unless the
and Urban Development, 451 7th Street 9639) Owner submitted documentation
SW., Room 4176, Washington, DC Interim (Full) Mark-To-Market Renewal justifying a budget-based rent increase
20410–5000; telephone 202–402–3400 Contract (HUD–9640) or participation in Mark-Up-To-Market.
(this is not a toll-free number) or email Interim (Lite) Mark-To-Market Renewal The case is that no renewal rents could
at Colette.Pollard@hud.gov for a copy of Contract (HUD–9641) exceed comparable market rents. If the
the proposed forms or other available Full Mark-To-Market Renewal Contract
RCS indicated rents were above
information. Persons with hearing or (HUD–9642)
Watch List Renewal Contract (HUD– comparable market rents, the contract
speech impairments may access this was referred to the Office of Affordable
number through TTY by calling the toll- 9643)
Project Based Assistance Payments Housing Preservation (OAHP) for debt
free Federal Relay Service at (800) 877– restructuring and/or rent reduction.
Amendment Contract Moderate
8339. The Preserving Affordable Housing
Rehabilitation (HUD–9644)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Project Based Section Housing for Senior Citizens and Families Into the
Katherine Nzive, Director, Program Assistance Payments Extension of 21st Century Act of 1999 (public law
Administration Division, Office of Asset Renewal Contract (HUD–9646) 106–74, enacted on October 20, 1999),
Management and Portfolio Oversight, Consent to Assignment of HAP Contract modified MAHRA.
Department of Housing and Urban as Security for Freddie Mac Financing The Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide
Development, 451 7th Street SW., sets forth six renewal options from
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(HUD–9648A)
Washington, DC 20410; email Katherine Consent to Assignment of HAP Contract which a project owner may choose
Nzive at Katherine A. Nzive@hud.gov or as Security for FNMA Credit when renewing their expiring Section 8
telephone 202.402.3440. This is not a Enhancement (HUD–9648D) contract: Option One—Mark-Up-To-
toll-free number. Persons with hearing Consent to Assignment of HAP Contract Market, Option Two—Other Contract
or speech impairments may access this as Security for Financing (HUD–9649) Renewal with Current Rents at or Below
number through TTY by calling the toll- Consent to Assignment of HAP Contract Comparable Market Rents, Option
free Federal Relay Service at (800) 877– as Security for FNMA Financing Three—Referral to the Office of
8339. (HUD–9651) Affordable Preservation (OAHP), Option
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Four- Renewal of Projects Exempted Dated: May 4, 2017. review of all Presidential designations
From OMHAR, Option Five—Renewal Genger Charles, or expansions of designations under the
of Portfolio Reengineering General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antiquities Act made since January 1,
Demonstration or Preservation Projects, Housing. 1996, where the designation covers
and Option Six—Opt Outs. Owners [FR Doc. 2017–09507 Filed 5–10–17; 8:45 am] more than 100,000 acres, where the
should select one of six options which BILLING CODE 4210–67–P designation after expansion covers more
are applicable to their project and than 100,000 acres, or where the
should submit contract renewal on an Secretary determines that the
annual basis to renew contract. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR designation or expansion was made
The Section 8 Renewal Guide sets without adequate public outreach and
forth six renewal options from which a Office of the Secretary coordination with relevant stakeholders,
project owner may choose when [Docket No. DOI–2017–0002]
to determine whether each designation
renewing their expiring Section 8 or expansion conforms to the policy set
contracts. Review of Certain National Monuments forth in section 1 of the order. Among
Option One (Mark-Up-To-Market) Established Since 1996; Notice of other provisions, Section 1 states that
Option Two (Other Contract Renewals Opportunity for Public Comment designations should reflect the Act’s
with Current Rents at or Below ‘‘requirements and original objectives’’
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior. and ‘‘appropriately balance the
Comparable Market Rents Option Three
(Referral to the Office of Multifamily ACTION: Notice; Request for comments. protection of landmarks, structures, and
Housing Assistant Restructuring— objects against the appropriate use of
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of the
OHAP) Option Four (Renewal of Federal lands and the effects on
Interior is conducting a review of
Projects Exempted from OHAP) surrounding lands and communities.’’
certain National Monuments designated
Option Five (Renewal of Portfolio 82 FR 20429 (May 1, 2017).
or expanded since 1996 under the
Reengineering Demonstration or In making the requisite
Antiquities Act of 1906 in order to
Preservation Projects) determinations, the Secretary is directed
implement Executive Order 13792 of
Option Six (Opt-Outs) to consider:
April 26, 2017. The Secretary of the
Respondents: Business or other for (i) The requirements and original
Interior will use the review to determine
profit and non profit. objectives of the Act, including the Act’s
whether each designation or expansion
requirement that reservations of land
Estimated Number of Respondents: conforms to the policy stated in the
not exceed ‘‘the smallest area
25,439. Executive Order and to formulate
compatible with the proper care and
Estimated Number of Responses: recommendations for Presidential
management of the objects to be
25,439. actions, legislative proposals, or other
protected’’;
Frequency of Response: On occasion. appropriate actions to carry out that
policy. This Notice identifies twenty- (ii) whether designated lands are
Average Hours per Response: 1 hour. appropriately classified under the Act as
Total Estimated Burden: 24,680. seven National Monuments under
review and invites comments to inform ‘‘historic landmarks, historic and
B. Solicitation of Public Comment the review. prehistoric structures, [or] other objects
of historic or scientific interest’’;
This notice is soliciting comments DATES: To ensure consideration, written
(iii) the effects of a designation on the
from members of the public and affected comments relating to the Bears Ears
available uses of designated Federal
parties concerning the collection of National Monument must be submitted
lands, including consideration of the
information described in Section A on before May 26, 2017. Written comments
multiple-use policy of section 102(a)(7)
the following: relating to all other National
of the Federal Land Policy and
(1) Whether the proposed collection Monuments must be submitted before
Management Act (43 U.S.C. 1701(a)(7)),
of information is necessary for the July 10, 2017.
as well as the effects on the available
proper performance of the functions of ADDRESSES: You may submit written uses of Federal lands beyond the
the agency, including whether the comments online at http:// monument boundaries;
information will have practical utility; www.regulations.gov by entering ‘‘DOI– (iv) the effects of a designation on the
(2) The accuracy of the agency’s 2017–0002’’ in the Search bar and use and enjoyment of non-Federal lands
estimate of the burden of the proposed clicking ‘‘Search,’’ or by mail to within or beyond monument
collection of information; (3) Ways to Monument Review, MS–1530, U.S. boundaries;
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street (v) concerns of State, tribal, and local
of the information to be collected; and NW., Washington, DC 20240. governments affected by a designation,
(4) Ways to minimize the burden of the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: including the economic development
collection of information on those who Randal Bowman, 202–208–1906, and fiscal condition of affected States,
are to respond; including through the RR_Bowman@ios.doi.gov. tribes, and localities;
use of appropriate automated collection SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Executive (vi) the availability of Federal
techniques or other forms of information Order 13792 of April 26, 2017 (82 FR resources to properly manage
technology, e.g., permitting electronic 20429, May 1, 2017), directs the designated areas; and
submission of responses. Secretary of the Interior to review (vii) such other factors as the
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HUD encourages interested parties to certain National Monuments designated Secretary deems appropriate. 82 FR
submit comment in response to these or expanded under the Antiquities Act 20429–20430 (May 1, 2017).
questions. of 1906, 54 U.S.C. 320301–320303 (Act). The National Monuments being
Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork Specifically, Section 2 of the Executive initially reviewed are listed in the
Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35. Order directs the Secretary to conduct a following tables.
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