This collection is approved with the following terms of clearance: HUD is approved an emergency clearance for the collection to meet the American Reinvestment Recovery Act requirements. This collection will be valid for 180 days. If HUD decides to continue use of the form past the approved emergency clearance time period, they must resubmit to OMB under the normal PRA clearance process for a three year approval. Any future resubmissions that include the use of standard forms should not include in the burden the burden associated with the standard forms.Additionally, in accordance to OMB guidance, paper-based applications are not acceptable as a sole method of transmission. HUD must provide in conjunction with paper-based application transmissions, an electronic alternative such as email, file transfers, systems, etc. for applicants to submit the application.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2009
6 Months From Approved
4,220
0
0
4,220
0
0
0
0
0
The Neighborhood Stabilization Program competitive grant provides funding for the redevelopment of foreclosed upon and abandoned homes. The respondents are state, local government, non-profits and consortium applicants. Included in this information collection is the application, reporting and recordkeeping requirements of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20410-7000
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR
COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Ms. Kimberly P. Nelson
OMB Desk Officer
Office of Management and Budget
New Executive Office Building
Washington, DC 20503
Dear Ms. Nelson:
The Department is seeking emergency review of the Paperwork Reduction Act requirements associated with the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP2 and
NSP-TA). The Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Emergency Comment Request (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 NSP program, which is authorized under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009. This new law provides $2 billion of grant funding for neighborhood stabilization projects and related capacity building and support for such programs. NSP addresses the negative economic effects of abandoned and foreclosed properties in targeted communities. HUD will administer these funds.
NSP grant amounts will be determined by a competition in accordance with ARRA and the HUD Reform Act, and will be awarded by HUD to states, units of general local government, nonprofits, and consortia of nonprofits. Pursuant to ARRA, HUD must announce the funding criteria by May 4, 2009; receive applications by
July 17, 2009, and have all funds obligated by February 17, 2010. Grantees will have two years from award to expend half the funds, and three years to expend the entire grant.
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Due to the high priority nature of the programs authorized under ARRA and the statutory timeframes of the NSP, HUD is requesting emergency processing of the attached Paperwork Reduction Act Submission.
Thank you for your consideration and assistance.
Sincerely,
Nelson R. Bregón
General Deputy Assistant Secretary
This is a new collection authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) of 2009 (Public Law 111-5, Section 2, Division A, Title XII of the Recovery Act, entitled ÂCommunity Development FundÂ).
$275,185
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
Yes
Uncollected
Jessie Kome 2027083587 ext. 5539
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.