HUD created the Energy and Performance Information Center (âEPICâ) data system to track the amount and types of Energy Efficiency Measures (EEMs) being implemented within Public Housing units.
1. The number of annual Capital Fund grantees has been reduced from 3,150 to 2,950 mainly due Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program conversions. RAD allows PHAs to convert their units from Public Housing units under an Annual Contribution Contract with Section 9 subsidy to project-based Section 8. This reduced hours from the collection 600 hours.
2. The energy conservation reporting was reduced from quarterly to annually. This reduced 28,350 hours from the collection.
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.