This survey is used to collect data on new manufactured homes. The data are collected from manufactured home dealers. The principal user, HUD, uses the statistics to monitor trends in this type of low-cost housing; to formulate policy, draft legislation, and evaluate programs.
US Code:
42 USC 5401
Name of Law: Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards
PL:
Pub.L. 110 - 289 2141
Name of Law: Manufactured Housing Loan
US Code:
12 USC 1701z-1
Name of Law: Research and demonstrations
The request is a revision of a currently approved data collection with no changes to the Manufactured Housing Survey instrument since 2015. The revision is a reduction in the burden hours per response from .5 hours to .33 hours as a result of the implementation of changes introduced in the 2014 MHS redesign.
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.