OMB 83-i

Paperwork Reduction Act Submission

Please read the instruction before completing this form. For additional forms or assistance in completing this forms, contact your agency’s Paperwork Reduction Officer. Send two copies of this form, the collection instrument to be reviewed, the Supporting Statement, and any additional documentation to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Docket Library, Room 10102, 725 Seventeenth St. NW, Washington, DC 20503.

1. Agency/Subagency Originating Request: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Economic Affairs, Office of Policy Development and Research		2. OMB Control Number: a. 2528-0017	b. None  
3. Type of information collection: (check one) New Collection Revision of a currently approved collection Extension of a currently approved collection Reinstatement, without change, of previously approved collection for which approval has expired Reinstatement, with change, of previously approved collection for which approval has expired Existing collection in use without an OMB control number For b-f, note item A2 of Supporting Statement instructions.	4. Type of review requested: (check one) Regular Emergency - Approval requested by   Delegated 5. Small entities: Will this information collection have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities? Yes No 6. Requested expiration date: a. Three years form approval date b. Other (specify)  

7. Title:

2007 American Housing Survey (AHS) covering both the National (AHS-N) and Metropolitan (AHS-MS) Samples. 

8. Agency form number(s): (if applicable)

AHS-26/66, AHS-27, AHS-28, AHS-30

9. Keywords:

Housing, Statistics

10. Abstract:

The 2007 AHS is a longitudinal study that provides a periodic measure on the quality, availability, and cost of housing for both the nation (AHS-N)and seven select metropolitan areas (AHS-MS). The study also provides information on demographic and other characteristics of the occupants. Federal and local agencies use AHS data to evaluate housing issues. 

11. Affected public: (mark primary with “P” and all others that apply with “X”) a. P Individuals or households e.   Farms b.   Business or other for-profit f.   Federal Government c.   Not-for-profit institutions g.   State, Local or Tribal Government		12. Obligation to respond: (mark primary with “P” and all others that apply with “X”) a. P Voluntary b.   Required to obtain or retain benefils c.   Mandatory
13. Annual reporting and recordkeeping hour burden: a. Number of respondents 75,704 b. Total annual responses 64,556 Percentage of these responses collected electronically 100% c. Total annual hours requested 40,099 d. Current OMB inventory 30,517 e. Difference (+,-)  +9,582  f. Explanation of difference: 1. Program change: +9,582 2. Adjustment:  		14. Annual reporting and recordkeeping cost burden: (in thousands of dollars) a. Total annualized capital/startup costs $0.00 b. Total annual costs (O&M) $0.00 c. Total annualized cost requested $0.00 d. Total annual cost requested $0.00 e. Current OMB inventory 0 f. Explanation of difference: 1. Program change: 0 2. Adjustment: 0
15. Purpose of Information collection: (mark primary with “P” and all others that apply with “X”) a.   Application for benefits e. X Program planning or management b. X Program evaluation f. X Research c. P General purpose statistics g.   Requlatory or compliance d.   Audit		16. Frequency of recordkeeping or reporting: (check all that apply) a. Recordkeeping b. Third party disclosure b. Reporting: 1. On occasion 2. Weekly 3. Monthly 4. Quarterly 5. Semi-annually 6. Annually 7. Biennually 8. Other (describe)  
17. Statistical methods: Does this information collection employ statistical methods? Yes No	18. Agency contact: (person who can best answer questions regarding the content of this submission) Name: Ronald Sepanik Phone: (202) 708-1060

19. Certification for Paperwork Reduction Act Submissions

On behalf of this Federal Agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9.

Note: The text of 5 CFR 1320.9, and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320/8(b)(3). Appear at the end of the instructions. The certification is to be made with reference to those regulatory provisions as set forth in the instructions.

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collections of information, that the certification covers:

1. It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

2. It avoids unnecessary duplication;

3. It reduces burden on small entities;

4. It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous terminology that is understandable to respondents;

5. Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

6. It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

7. It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3):

8. Why the information is being collected;

9. Use of the information;

10. burden estimate;

11. Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

12. Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

13. Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

14. It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to collected (see note in item 19 of the instructions);

15. It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology; and

16. It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item below and explain the reason in item 18 of the Supporting Statement.

 

Signature of Program Official: X  	Date:
Signature of Senior Officer or Designee: X Lillian L. Deitzer, Departmental Reports Management Officer Office of Investment Strategies, Policy, and Management, Office of the Chief Information Officer	Date:

OMB 83-I 10/95