Research Plan for A Study of Rents and Rent Flexibility

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Reply to Comment.htm Supplementary Document	2008-05-22
2577-Rent Study 83isupporting statement (Part B).DOC Supporting Statement B	2008-08-18
2577-Rent Study Part A.DOC Supporting Statement A	2008-08-18

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
184702	Research Plan for a Study of Rents and Rent Flexibility Other-New Admissions Survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2577-0256	ICR Reference No: 200804-2577-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HUD/PIH	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Research Plan for A Study of Rents and Rent Flexibility
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 08/19/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/23/2008
Terms of Clearance: HUD will not assure confidentiality unless backed by Statute. HUD will also minimize use of incentives, and consider other alterantives for future surveys to increase response rates.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2011	36 Months From Approved
Responses	1,830	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,863	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The study of the Indian Housing Block Grant program will provide the answer to a number of important questions about the homeownership programs. Information will provide a detailed assessment of the effectiveness of the IHBG and its relevance to the housing needs of American Indians and Alaska natives and whether desired results are achieved through the program’s activities..

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 39	02/27/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 101	05/23/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Research Plan for a Study of Rents and Rent Flexibility

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	1,830	0	0	1,830	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,863	0	0	1,863	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The major purposes of this study are to analyze problems and identify alternatives associated with the current HUD method in calculating rental assistance for program participants. Historically, HUD has relied upon rigid percentages of reported income to determine eligibility and rent. This methodology has led some to begin considering alternative rent structures that would promote work, provide assistance to more individuals, and reduce administrative workloads. Aspects of this study will examine how alternative rent structures may affect:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,344,703

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

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

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 05/23/2008

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