Focus Groups about the Housing Search Process for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) People

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
HDS-LGT_Screener.docx Supplementary Document	2014-06-09
HDS-LGT_Screen Log.docx Supplementary Document	2014-06-09
HDS-LGT_Recruit.docx Supplementary Document	2014-06-09
HDS-LGT_Receipt.docx Supplementary Document	2014-06-09
Part B.docx Supporting Statement B	2014-06-05
draft Part B.docx Supplementary Document	2014-02-27
AttachmentA_ReceiptofPayment.docx Supplementary Document	2014-02-27
Attachment B_ScreeningScript.docx Supplementary Document	2014-02-27
Attachment B_ScreeningCallLog.docx Supplementary Document	2014-02-27
Attachment B_Brochure.docx Supplementary Document	2014-02-27
Part A_revised.docx Supporting Statement A	2014-06-05

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
210539	Focus Group Other-Discussion Guide	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2528-0300	ICR Reference No: 201402-2528-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HUD/PD&R	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Focus Groups about the Housing Search Process for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) People
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 06/17/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/06/2014
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2017	36 Months From Approved
Responses	75	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	113	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Information gathered from focus groups will inform the data collection plan and specific protocols. Focus group participants will be recruited from among adults who live in the metropolitan area where the groups will be held, who identify as a member of one of the target populations of interest.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 12 USC 1701z-1 Name of Law: Research and Demonstrations
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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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:
	78 FR 137	07/17/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 25612	05/05/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Focus Group	N/A	Participant Information form

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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	75	0	0	75	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	113	0	0	113	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: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: new collection

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,233

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: 05/06/2014

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