The Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act (NAHASDA) requires recipients (tribes and tribally designated housing entities) to submit specific information that is necessary for the implementation of low income housing programs using Indian Housing Block Grant funds (IHBG). Recipients of IHBG funds submit Indian Housing Plan/Annual Performance Reports (HUD-52737), Formula Response Forms (HUD-4117), and Formula Challenge Forms (HUD-4119). Recipients of IHBG funds submit an Indian Housing Plan/Annual Performance Report (HUD-52737) annually using a Word version. HUD intends to make available an Excel and EPIC version of the form that requests exactly the same information as does the Word version. The automated capabilities of the Excel EPIC versions improve the quality of the submission and simplify the completion of the form, while reducing paperwork burden.
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.