Native American Housing Block Grant (NAHBG) Information Collection

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form 4123 a Native American Housing Block Grant (NAHBG) Information Collection	Form and Instruction	New	Available
ICR 2577-NAHBG.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2009-05-13	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
189135	Native American Housing Block Grant (NAHBG) Information Collection	Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2577-0262	ICR Reference No: 200905-2577-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HUD/PIH	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Native American Housing Block Grant (NAHBG) Information Collection
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 05/15/2009
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 05/14/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/13/2009
Terms of Clearance: 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.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2009	6 Months From Approved
Responses	766	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	24,880	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Native American Housing Block Grant (NAHBG) funding was appropriated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) to provide Indian tribes or their tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs), eligible to receive funding under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act (NAHASDA), with economic stimulus funds. The NAHBG provides competitive funding to eligible entities for the development and operation of low-income housing in Indian areas with priority given to projects that will spur construction and rehabilitation and will create employment opportunities for low-income and unemployed persons.

Emergency Justfication: 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 regarding the Office of Native American Program’s (ONAP) Native American Housing Block Grant (NAHBG) and Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Competitions. The Paperwork Reduction Act submission (copy enclosed) explains the burden of the collection requirements. 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 submission. This request for emergency processing is essential because of the urgency for Indian tribes, tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs) or tribal organizations on behalf of Indian tribes to implement the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The Act provides funds for the NAHBG program and requires HUD to make $242,250,000 available through a competition to Indian tribes or TDHEs. The Act requires that, in awarding competitive NAHBG funds, the Secretary shall give priority to projects that will spur construction and rehabilitation and will create employment opportunities for low-income and unemployed persons. The Act requires Indian tribes and TDHEs to obligate 100 percent of such funds within 1 year of the date on which funds become available to the recipient, expend at least 50 percent of such funds within 2 years of the date on which funds become available to such recipients for obligation and expend 100 percent of such funds within 3 years of such date. In addition, the Act provides a Community Development Fund to remain available till September 30, 2010 of which the ICDBG program, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 5306, is authorized a 1 percent set-aside for Indian tribes and requires HUD to make approximately $10 million available through a competition to Indian tribes or tribal organizations on behalf of Indian tribes. ICDBG funds are used for the development of viable Indian and Alaska Native communities, including the creation of decent housing, suitable living environments and economic opportunities primarily for persons with low- and moderate- incomes as defined in 24 CFR § 1003.4. The Act requires that, in selecting ICDBG projects to be funded, priority shall be given to projects that can award contacts based on bids within 120 days from the date the funds are made available to the recipients. The Act requires the collection of additional information for reporting purposes. The exact reporting requirements are still being determined and changes may need to be made to ONAP’s original request. The shortened processing period that we are respectfully requesting will help facilitate the prompt review and approval of all data collection related to this program. Thank you for your consideration and assistance. Sincerely, Paula O. Blunt General Deputy Assistant Secretary Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 25 USC 4101 Name of Law: Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996
  

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

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Native American Housing Block Grant (NAHBG) Information Collection	4125 a, 4123 a	Cost Summary ,   Implementation Schedule

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	766	0	0	766	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	24,880	0	0	24,880	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 “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009” (Recovery Act) was enacted on February 17, 2009 to provide economic stimulus for the U.S. economy. The Recovery Act appropriated $510 million for “Native American Housing Block Grants,” (NAHBG) as authorized under Title I of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA) 25 U.S.C. 4101 et seq. (copy attached) to remain available until September 30, 2011. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Public and Indian Housing (ONAP), is directed by the Recovery Act to provide $242,250,000 of this amount for competitive grants to eligible entities that receive NAHASDA funds. Eligible entities are comprised of approximately 579 native entities throughout the country, which includes Indian tribes, pueblos, Alaska Native Regional Corporations, and Alaska Native Villages.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $71,062

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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)? Yes

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: 05/13/2009

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