OMB approves
this request--as amended by the text of the final rule--provided to
OMB by HUD staff on 1-13-99.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2002
02/28/2002
32,000
0
0
6,800
0
0
0
0
0
The rule provides for the collection
of data to protect the homeowners in the HECM program from becoming
liable for payment of excessive fees for third-party provided
services of little or no value.
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.