In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection is approved for 3 years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2018
36 Months From Approved
200
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0
33,023
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Criminal Records affect an individual's ability to obtain academic degrees, find work, and secure affordable housing. Re-entry strategies too often do not include legal services and the legal aid community often lacks resources to independently address expungement and collateral consequences. As a response, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) are joining forces to expand the opportunities of those with convictions. This therefore enables those with criminal records to overcome chief collateral consequences such as, barriers to housing, education, employment, health care, and insurance as well as serious immigration consequences. The aforementioned are chief among the tangible collateral consequence.
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.