Approved. This
collection has been in violation since 1997, and has been in use
during that time. HUD shall report this violation in the next ICB,
and shall work to ensure that no such violations occur in the
future.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2006
07/31/2006
32,000
0
0
7,000
0
0
0
0
0
The respondents are lenders,
counselors, and homeowners who are attempting to sell their
properties prior to foreclosure. The information collection is a
record of the process from the borrower's application to
participate in the program and the lender's approval, to the
Department's review and approval of the specifics of the sale.
Homeowners participating in the program must also receive housing
counseling and the confirmation that the counseling has been
performed must be documented.
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.