Neighborhood Networks Management and Tracking Data Collection Instruments

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Part B.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2009-11-23	Available
OMB 83-I 2502-0553.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2009-11-23	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
45187	Neighborhood Networks Management and Tracking Data Collection Instruments	Other-Screenshots	Modified
27346	Neighborhood Networks Management and Tracking Data Collection Instruments	Other-Screenshots	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2502-0553	ICR Reference No: 200911-2502-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200612-2502-002
Agency/Subagency: HUD/OH	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Neighborhood Networks Management and Tracking Data Collection Instruments
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/29/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/23/2009
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2013	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2010
Responses	1,338	0	3,754
Time Burden (Hours)	1,070	0	2,902
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: HUD's Office of Multifamily Housing Programs is requesting clearance for a revision of a current data collection designed to capture information from the Neighborhood Networks center paper and START business plans. The revision includes enhancements to the format of the online Strategic Tracking and Reporting Tool (START), collection of related data from an online Classification Tool, and contact verification information from an electronic postcard data collection. The data collection will assist HUD in obtaining up-to-date information regarding Neighborhood Networks centers.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: US Code: 12 USC 1701z-1 et seq. Name of Law: Housing Act of 1937

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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:
	74 FR 172	09/08/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 222	11/19/2009
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Neighborhood Networks Management and Tracking Data Collection Instruments
Neighborhood Networks Management and Tracking Data Collection Instruments

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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	1,338	3,754	0	-2,416	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,070	2,902	0	-1,832	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The change in overall burden from the previous OMB submission reflects enhancements to the START system, the elimination of paper business plan submissions, and an increase in the hours needed to complete START business plans. Similar to the previous submission, the proposed data collection combines information from multiple vehicles. However, the current data collection includes a brief postcard (as opposed to a full-scale survey), and a Classification Tool.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $569,987

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)? No

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: 11/23/2009

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