Build America, Buy America

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form HUD XXXXX BABA Waiver Form Form and Instruction	Modified
Form HUD XXXXX BABA Waiver Form Form and Instruction	Modified
Redline Version_HUD BABA Waiver Form_6.28.24.docx Supplementary Document	2024-07-09
Redline Version_HUD BABA Waiver Form_6.28.24.docx Supplementary Document	2024-07-09
83c Form_BABA Form Updates_6.25.24-TS (002).docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2024-07-09
83c Form_BABA Form Updates_6.25.24-TS (002).docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2024-07-09
2511-0002 30 Day Notice.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-02-12
2511-0002 30 Day Notice.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-02-12
1. Emergency Letter - BABA Act - 6-29-2023.docx Supplementary Document	2023-08-09
1. Emergency Letter - BABA Act - 6-29-2023.docx Supplementary Document	2023-08-09
4. Supporting Statement - BABA Act - Summary - 6-29-2023.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-08-09
4. Supporting Statement - BABA Act - Summary - 6-29-2023.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-08-09

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
261507	BABA Waiver Form Form and Instruction	Modified
261507	BABA Waiver Form Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2511-0002	ICR Reference No: 202407-2511-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202402-2511-001
Agency/Subagency: HUD/CFO	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Build America, Buy America
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 07/15/2024
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/09/2024
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2027	04/30/2027	04/30/2027
Responses	5,000	0	5,000
Time Burden (Hours)	5,000	0	5,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requests a 6 month PRA Emergency approval pursuant to the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act, whereby HUD may waive grantees' application of a Buy America preference due to public interest, non-availability, or unreasonable cost.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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:
	88 FR 60223	08/31/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 3682	01/19/2024
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
BABA Waiver Form	HUD XXXXX	HUD BABA Waiver Form

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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	5,000	5,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,000	5,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government:

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? 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: 07/09/2024

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