Application for DoD Homeowners Assistance Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form DD Form 1607 Application for DoD Homeowners Assistance Program Form	Modified
0704-0463_SSA_3.15.2022.docx Supporting Statement A	2022-03-15
0704-0463_SSNJ_11.24.2021.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-03-15
0704-0463_DraftSORN_10.13.2021.docx Supplementary Document	2022-03-15
0704-0463_DraftPIA_2.28.2022.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-03-15

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
189720	Application for DoD Homeowners Assistance Program Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0704-0463	ICR Reference No: 202201-0704-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201311-0704-008
Agency/Subagency: DOD/DODDEP	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Application for DoD Homeowners Assistance Program
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 03/16/2022

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	15	0
Time Burden (Hours)	15	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	406	0

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Abstract: In accordance with 42 U.S. Code Section 3374; the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (PL 111-5); the 32 CFR Part 239 of November 16, 2010; and DoD Directive 4165.50E, “Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP)”, the Department of Defense (DoD) provides funds to financially compensate eligible members of the Armed Forces (30% or greater disability) who incur a wound, injury, or illness in the line of duty during a deployment in support of the Armed Forces on or after September 11, 2001; wounded DoD and Coast Guard civilian homeowners reassigned in furtherance of medical treatment or rehabilitation or due to medical retirement in connection with a disability incurred in the performance of his or her duties during a forward deployment occurring on or after September 11, 2001 in support of the Armed Forces; and surviving spouses of fallen warriors who move within two years of the death of such employee or member. Additionally, during the times of Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC), the HAP program can be authorized to assist civilian and active duty homeowners who are impacted by the closure or realignment of their job duties.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 111 - 5 1001 Name of Law: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
   US Code: 42 USC 3374
  

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
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 31485	06/14/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 14524	03/15/2022
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
Application for DoD Homeowners Assistance Program	DD Form 1607	Application for DoD Homeowners Assistance Program

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	15	0	0	-16,985	0	17,000
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	15	0	0	-16,985	0	17,000
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	406	0	0	406	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The previous burden estimate included respondents who are active duty service members and DoD civilian employees. Correctly including only public respondents has significantly decreased the estimated respondent burden. A general decrease in the number of applicants overall has also contributed to this decrease.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,686

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.     Yes

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.     Yes

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)? Yes

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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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: 03/16/2022

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