States and units of local government
are required to submit to HUD and to implement a comprehensive
affordability strategy (CHAS), community development plan, and
application requirements for HOME, ESG, and HOPWA programs as a
condition for receiving funds made available under title II of the
National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended, the U.S.
Housing Act of 1937, and the Housing and Community Development Act
of 1974.
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.