This information is collected from
applicants for a new pilot program seeking innovative proposals for
increasing the energy efficiency of Multifamily Housing.
This emergency
processing is essential to the immediate implementation of the
Energy Innovation Fund Multifamily Energy Pilot Program, designed
to stimulate innovative approaches for increasing the energy
efficiency of existing multifamily residential properties that can
be replicated by others, which HUD was directed to make under the
Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010 (Pub L. 111-117).
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.