Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Grant Application

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form HUD-2991 Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Grant Application Form	Modified
FY2012_CoC_NOFA_signature 11 7 12.docx Supplementary Document	2012-11-08
Supporting_Statement_for_2012_SNAPS_CoC_Application_Update 11-8-12 (3).docx Supporting Statement A	2012-11-08

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
27416	Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Grant Application Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2506-0112	ICR Reference No: 201204-2506-006
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200905-2506-001
Agency/Subagency: HUD/CPD	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Grant Application
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 11/08/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/31/2012
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2015	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2012
Responses	52,039	0	22,900
Time Burden (Hours)	316,347	0	184,812
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Pre-established communities, called Continuums of Care (CoC), will complete the Exhibit 1 of the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance application which collects data about the CoC's strategic planning activities, performance, homeless populations, and data collection methods. This information will be scored using the rating factors listed in the NOFA to determine CoC rank and level of new and renewal funding. State and local governments, public housing authorities and nonprofit organizations will concurrently submit project proposals electronically. The information will be used for grantee selection and monitoring the administration of funds. Response to this request for information is required in order to receive the benefits to be derived.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 11371 Name of Law: HEARTH Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2506-AC29	Final or interim final rulemaking	77 FR 45422	07/31/2012

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 27243	05/09/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 45367	07/31/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Grant Application	HUD-2991, HUD-2880, HUD-92041, HUD-27300	Cert of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan ,   Applicant/Recipient Disclosure/Update Report ,   Regulatory Barriers ,   Sponsor's Conflict of Interest Resolution

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ICR Summary of Burden

	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	52,039	22,900	0	29,139	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	316,347	184,812	0	131,535	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: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The revisions reflect new data collection elements and a greater number of respondents.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,486,895

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

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: 07/31/2012

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