Survey to Assess Operational and Capacity Status of Housing Counseling Agencies after a Disaster

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Operational-Capacity Assessment Survey of HCAs.docx Supplementary Document	2017-10-18
Operational Asssessment Survey of HCAS.xlsx Supplementary Document	2017-10-18
Disaster Survey Emergency Request Letter.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-10-18
2502-New - PTA (Disaster Survey).pdf Supplementary Document	2017-10-18
Public Law 97-288.doc Supplementary Document	2017-10-18
STATUTE-102-Pg4689.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-10-18
2502-New - Supporting Statement (Disaster Survey).doc Supporting Statement A	2017-10-18

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
228678	Operational-Capacity Assessment Survey of HCAs	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2502-0615	ICR Reference No: 201710-2502-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HUD/OH	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Survey to Assess Operational and Capacity Status of Housing Counseling Agencies after a Disaster
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 11/22/2017
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 12/27/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/17/2017
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2018	6 Months From Approved
Responses	200	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	200	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Survey to assess the operating and capacity status of HUD participating housing counseling agencies in the aftermath of major disasters

Emergency Justfication: Requesting emergency approval to assess the operating and capacity status of HUD participating housing counseling agencies in the aftermath of major disasters. The information collected will be used to identify and provide recovery support and assistance to HUD participating housing counseling agencies and their clients.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 42 - 512 101 Name of Law: Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Public Law 93-288) as amended
  

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

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Operational-Capacity Assessment Survey of HCAs

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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	200	0	0	200	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	200	0	0	200	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: This Survey has been developed to assess the operating and capacity status of HUD participating housing counseling agencies in the aftermath of major disasters. The information collected will be used to identify and provide recovery support and assistance to HUD participating housing counseling agencies and their clients.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $7,076

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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: 11/17/2017

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