The forms included in this collection are associated with the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program, as authorized under Title I of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act (NAHASDA) (25 U.S.C. 4101). The IHBG program provides funding to eligible Native American tribes and tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs) in the form of formula-based allocations and competitive awards.
The number of respondents increased due to two factors: increased number of IHBG recipients and the inclusion of the IHBG Competitive program
The total number of respondents in the previously approved collection (366) was based on the actual number of tribes/TDHEs participating in the program at that time. This information collection bases the number of respondents on the total number of tribes/TDHEs that are eligible to participate in the program (592). While this is a significant adjustment, the updated number is more accurate in that it represents the total number of potential program recipients, whether they choose to participate or not.
The inclusion of the IHBG Competitive program in this information collection increased the number of respondents. ONAP assumes it will receive 500 grant applications and make 200 awards. Therefore, the number of respondents submitting an IHP/APR increased from 592 to 792.
ONAP seeks to include this new program in the IHBG information collection because both programs are authorized by the same statute, are governed by the same regulations, and share the same OMB control number.
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.