THIS DATA COLLECTION IS TO PROVIDE HUD
WITH A BASELINE FOR THE LONGITUDINAL EVALUATION OF THE IMPACTS OF
HOPE VI. THIS SURVEY IS NECESSARY BECAUSE IT IS THE ONLY RELIABLE
SOURCE OF RESIDENT SATISFACTION, VICTIMIZATION EXPERIENCE,
PERCEPTIONS OF SAFETY, BUILDING MANAGEMENT, PARTICIPATION IN
COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS LIVING
IN THE DISTRESSED HOPE VI SITES.
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.