This collection has been in violation of the PRA since January 2013. HUD is reminded to ensure that renewal requests are submitted to OMB before approval of the previous ICR has expired.
HUD advises in the supporting statement that this collection consists only of recordkeeping requirements. It does not include any reporting requirements. This ICR is approved with that understanding.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2016
36 Months From Approved
2,000
0
0
367,441
0
0
0
0
0
This information collection describes the eligibility of ESG program participants, the eligibility of proposed ESG activities, ESG program agreements, and ESG recordkeeping requirements that demonstrate compliance with the eligibility standards and program agreements. The data identifies who benefits from the ESG program and how statutory and regulatory requirements are satisfied. The respondents are state and local government recipients and local government and nonprofit subrecipients.
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.