The information is used to assess the qualifications of applicants for funding under the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) to train Qualified Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations and Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations on testing procedures,updates in testing, and methodologies as determined under the appropriate notice of funding availability.
The Department has been charged with issuance of Transitional Initiative (TI) funding. To issue the funds available under the program, we need to publish the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). In order to issue the NOFA, the Department requires approval of this data collection. In accordance with 1320.13, use of normal clearance procedures is reasonably likely to prevent this statutory requirement to be missed. The shortened processing period that we are requesting will help facilitate the prompt issuance of the funds to the public and ensure that we comply with the requirements of the Appropriations Act.
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.