[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 236 (Friday, December 8, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 63051]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-29981]



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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research
[Docket No. FR-3917-N-35]


Notice of Proposed Information Collection for Public Comment

AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and 
Research, HUD.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described 
below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for review, as requried by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department 
is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal.

DATES: Comments due: February 6, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding 
this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name or OMB 
Control Number and should be sent to: Reports Liaison Officer, Office 
of Policy Development and Research, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 7th Street SW., Room 8226, Washington, DC 20410.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jean Lin, Social Science Analyst, Office of Policy Development and 
Research--telephone (202) 708-0574 (this is not a toll-free number).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department will submit the proposed 
information collection to OMB for review, as required by the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended).
    This Notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and 
affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to: 
(1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) 
Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, 
and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the 
burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; 
including through the use of appropriate automated collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g. permitting 
electronic submission of responses.
    This notice also lists the following information:
    Title of Proposal: The Survey of Habitat for Humanity Homebuyers 
and Affiliates
    Description of the need for the information and proposed use: The 
information is being collected to examine the homeownership process and 
homeownership impacts on the individuals and community participating in 
the Habitat for Humanity International program. This study will: (1) 
describe the role of Habitat in assisting low-income families achieve 
homeownership; (2) describe the program experience of homeowners; (3) 
examine the changes in the quality of life of participants as a result 
of homeownership; and (4) assess the benefits of homeownership for low-
income families.
    This is being done to assist the Department in formulating its 
national homeownership strategy for expanding homeownership 
opportunities and improving the quality of life for low-income 
families.
    Members of affected public: Homeowners of the Habitat for Humanity 
program: 100 homeowners will be individually surveyed and 200 
homeowners will be participating in exit surveys from focus groups.
    Estimation of the total number of hours needed to prepare the 
information collection including number of respondents, frequency of 
response, and hours of response: Information will be collected by one-
time in-person interviews with 100 homeowners. These interviews will 
last an average of one hour. Two hundred homeowners will participate in 
exit interviews from focus groups. Exit surveys will last an average of 
ten minutes. This means a total of 134 hours of response for the 
information collection.
    Status of the proposed information collection: Pending OMB 
approval.

    Authority: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 
44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended.

    Dated: November 29, 1995.
Michael A. Stegman,
Assistant Secretary, Office of Policy Development and Research.
[FR Doc. 95-29981 Filed 12-7-95; 8:45 am]
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