The Budget-Neutral Demonstration
Program for Energy and Water Conservation Improvements at
Multifamily Housing Residential Units (Pay for Success Pilot)
authorizes HUD to establish a competitive process for selecting one
or more qualified intermediaries who will, per agreements with HUD,
be responsible for initiating and managing an energy and water
conservation retrofit program. These retrofits are authorized at
properties participating in the project-based rental assistance
(PBRA) program under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of
1937; supportive housing for the elderly program operating under
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959; and supportive housing for
persons with disabilities under section 811(d)(2) of the
Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act. The documents
that are the subject of this notice are those used by applicants
applying to participate in this program.
This is a new information
collection so there are no program changes or adjustments. The
Budget-Neutral Demonstration Program for Energy and Water
Conservation Improvements at Multifamily Housing Residential Units
(Pay for Success Pilot) authorizes HUD to establish a competitive
process for selecting one or more qualified intermediaries who
will, per agreements with HUD, be responsible for initiating and
managing an energy and water conservation retrofit program.
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.