OMB notes that
the supporting statement was not prepared in a manner to describe
this request for approval. Specifically, it discusses reduced
burden associated with this form when that reduction occured
previously and was the subject or a prior approval request to
OMB.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2001
04/30/2001
04/30/1998
10,750
0
10,750
3,583
0
3,583
0
0
0
Information collected will be used for
purposes of contacting persons who wish to file a complaint of
housing discrimination and for making initial assessments regarding
HUD's jurisdiction under the Fair Housing Act. The revised form is
user-friendly, enhances the quality and clarity of information
collected, reduces the time to complete, and makes the public aware
of their fair housing rights.
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.