THIS PROPOSED RULE WOULD SPECIFY
LITIGATION REPORTING AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN
RECIPIENTS OF HUD ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER
WHICH THESE RECIPIENTS MUST REPORT THEIR LITIGATION ACTIVITY TO
HUD, AND PROHIBITS RECIPIENTS FROM USING HUD ASSISTANCE TO PAY THE
COSTS OF LITIGATION AGAINST THE UNITED STATES.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.