The information is required to allow HUD to conduct a competition to award and obligate Jobs Plus grant funds in accordance with the FY 2014 Appropriations Act, which permits HUD to use up to $15M of the appropriation for Jobs Plus Initiative
The total number of hours requested decreased by 1,487 hours (8959 â 7472) which reflect a seventeen percent decrease from the previously approved PRA. The original number of annual respondents was estimated to be 125. The last three competitions indicate that 75 annual respondents are more reflective of the estimate number of annual replies to the Jobs Plus NOFA. Based on COLA increases, the annual cost decreased by $1,337 ($315,545 - $314,208).
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.