Going forward, HUD will not assure confidentiality unless backed by statute.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2008
6 Months From Approved
65
0
0
2,600
0
0
0
0
0
The information sought will be used to competitively reallocate deobligated HOME CHDO set-aside funds in order to expand the supply of energy efficient and environmentally-friendly (Green) housing that is affordable to low-income families, using design and technology models that can be replicated.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20410-7000
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY
FOR COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Ms. Chandana Achanta
OMB Desk Officer
Office of Management and Budget
New Executive Office Building
Washington, DC 20503
Dear Ms. Achanta:
The Department is seeking emergency review of the Paperwork Reduction Act requirements associated with the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) - Competitive Reallocation of Funds to Provide for Energy-Efficient and Environmentally-Friendly (Green) CHDO Housing for Low-Income Families. The Notice of Paperwork Submission (copy enclosed), proposed for immediate Federal Register publication, explains the burden of the collection requirements and invites public comments on them. This is a new information collection.
In compliance with the requirements of 5 CFR 1320.13, this letter requests emergency processing within 7 days from the date of publication. This emergency processing is essential to expedite the development of standard, affordable, permanent, energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly housing developed, sponsored, or owned by community housing development organizations (CHDOs) for low-income families through a one-time competitive reallocation of deobligated HOME CHDO set-aside funds. This is the second competitive reallocation authorized under the HOME statute; the first being the competitive reallocation of deobligated CHDO funds for permanent housing projects designated for the chronically homeless in 2004. The purpose of this competition is to reallocate deobligated HOME CHDO set-aside funds to projects that will expand the supply of energy efficient and environmentally-friendly (Green) housing that is affordable to low-income families, using design and technology models that can be replicated.
Thank you for your consideration and assistance.
Sincerely,
Nelson R. Bregõn
General Deputy Assistant Secretary
Enclosure
This is a new collection. It is a one-time competition to reallocate CHDO funds. Approximately 65 out of the 645 existing participating jurisdictions are expected to apply for the competition. Successful applicants will add funds awarded from the competition to their existing CHDO set-aside to undertake housing activities in accordance with HOME Program requirements.
$5,200
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Peter Huber 2024023941
No
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.