[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 198 (Tuesday, October 14, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59193-59195]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-25855]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-4817-N-17]


Notice of Proposed Information Collection for Public Comment--
HOPE VI Grant Program

AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian 
Housing, 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 required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department 
is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal.

DATES: Comments Due Date: December 15, 2003.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding 
this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB 
Control number and should be sent to: Mildred M. Hamman, Reports 
Liaison Officer, Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW, Room 4249, Washington, DC 20410-
5000.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mildred M. Hamman, (202) 708-0614, 
extension 4128. (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.
    The HOPE VI forms are used by the Department to collect information 
from Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) as part of the HOPE VI grant the 
application process.
    There are several forms used by the Department, each of which serve 
a different information collection purpose. The title, purpose, and 
estimated time it will take applicants to complete each form is 
described in the section below.
    This Notice also lists the following information:
    Title of Proposal: Information Collection for the HOPE VI Grant 
Program .
    OMB Control Number: 2577-0208.

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    Description of the need for the information and proposed use: In 
order for the Department to ensure that applicants meet particular 
eligibility criteria and possess the capacity to operate federally-
funded activities, the Department relies on information provided by 
applicants through forms. The Department also tracks grant progress and 
reviews financial characteristics of planned grant expenditures. It 
relies on information provided by grantees through forms.
    Some of the below listed forms are used by the Department in the 
rating and ranking process. This process is conducted to evaluate 
applications from PHAs. The forms capture additional information from 
applicants that cannot be easily conveyed by other segments of the HOPE 
VI application. For example, questions that require narrative responses 
would not easily convey budget information.
    Budget and financial forms and an interest-based reporting system 
are used by the Department in administering the grants.
    Agency form numbers, if applicable:
    [sbull] Form HUD-52860-A, ``HOPE VI Application Data Form'' is part 
of the HOPE VI Revitalization NOFA and collects numerical information 
about the applicant's proposed HOPE VI Revitalization Plan. Estimated 
reporting time: 80 hours.
    [sbull] Form HUD 52825-A, ``HOPE VI Budget'' collects information 
concerning a HOPE VI Revitalization grantee's request for HUD approval 
of the grant budget and spending authorization. Estimated reporting 
time: 3 hours.
    [sbull] Form HUD-53001-A, ``Actual HOPE VI Cost Certificate'' 
collects information at closeout about the propriety of expenditures 
throughout the HOPE VI grant period. Estimated reporting time: 2 hours.
    [sbull] Form HUD-NEW NUMBER, ``Revitalization Application 
Checklist/Table of Contents'' provides a checklist to assist applicants 
ensure that they have submitted all required forms and documentation. 
Estimated reporting time: Fifteen minutes.
    [sbull] Form HUD-NEW NUMBER, ``TDC/Grant Limitations Worksheet'' 
collects information on whether the amount of requested public housing 
funds is within HUD allowances.
    [sbull] Form HUD-NEW NUMBER, ``Physical Development Resources'' 
collects information about the amount of leverage development funds in 
a HOPE VI Revitalization Plan. Estimated reporting time: 4 hours.
    [sbull] Form HUD-NEW NUMBER, ``Community and Supportive Services 
Resources'' collects information about the amount of leverage Community 
and Supportive Services funds in a HOPE VI Revitalization Plan. 
Estimated reporting time: 4 hours.
    [sbull] Form HUD-NEW NUMBER, ``Anticipatory Resources'' collects 
information about the amount of expenditures made in anticipation of 
the applicant receiving a HOPE VI Revitalization grant. Estimated 
reporting time: 2 hours.
    [sbull] Form HUD-NEW NUMBER, ``Collateral Investment Resources'' 
collects information about the amount of planned expenditures by other 
entities that will have an impact on the HOPE VI Revitalization Plan 
area. Estimated reporting time: 2 hours.
    [sbull] Form HUD-NEW NUMBER, ``Resident Training and Public Meeting 
Certification'' collects information about resident meeting pertaining 
to the HOPE VI Revitalization Plan. Estimated reporting time: 30 
minutes.
    [sbull] Form HUD-NEW NUMBER, ``Project Readiness'' collects 
information about activities necessary before HOPE VI development 
begins. Estimated reporting time: 30 minutes.
    [sbull] Form HUD-52774, ``HOPE VI Relocation Plan Guide'' is a 
format to assist PHAs in reporting information to HUD concerning HOPE 
VI related relocation. Estimated reporting time: 20 hours.
    [sbull] Form HUD-NEW NUMBER, ``HOPE VI Community and Supportive 
Services Workplan'' is a format to assist PHAs in reporting information 
to HUD concerning their HOPE VI Community and Supportive Services 
program. Estimated reporting time: 20 hours.
    [sbull] Form HUD-NEW NUMBER, ``HOPE VI Neighborhood Networks Fact 
Sheet'' asks PHA applicants to specify organization type, total number 
of public and assisted housing residents they will be serving and the 
types of services they will be providing. Estimated reporting time: 5 
hours.
    [sbull] Form HUD-NEW NUMBER, ``HOPE VI Demolition Application 
Checklist'' provides a checklist to assist applicants ensure that they 
have submitted all required forms and documentation. Estimated 
reporting time: Fifteen minutes.
    [sbull] Form HUD-NEW NUMBER, ``HOPE VI Neighborhood Networks 
Application Checklist'' provides a checklist to assist applicants 
ensure that they have submitted all required forms and documentation. 
Estimated reporting time; Fifteen minutes.
    Members of affected public: Public Housing Authorities.
    Estimation of the total number of hours needed to prepare the 
information collection including number of respondents, frequency of 
response, and hours of response: For HOPE VI Revitalization NOFA, 80 
respondents, annually, 180 hours; 14,400 annual burden hours.
    The HOPE VI Revitalization NOFA includes the following forms:
    [sbull] Form HUD-52860-A, ``HOPE VI Application Data Form'' 80 
respondents, annually, 80 hours; 1,600 annual burden hours.
    [sbull] Form HUD-52825-A, ``HOPE VI Budget'' 80 respondents, 
annually, 3 hours; 240 annual burden hours.
    [sbull] Form HUD-53001-A, ``Actual HOPE VI Cost Certificate'' 
respondents, annually, 2 hours; 160 annual burden hours.
    [sbull] Form HUD-NEW NUMBER, ``Revitalization Application 
Checklist/Table of Contents'' 80 respondents, annually, fifteen 
minutes, 20 annual burden hours.
    [sbull] Form HUD-NEW NUMBER, ``TDC/Grant Limitations Worksheet'' 80 
respondents, annually, 1 hour; 80 annual burden hours.
    [sbull] Form HUD-NEW NUMBER, ``Physical Development Resources'' 80 
respondents, annually, 4 hours; 360 annual burden hours.
    [sbull] Form HUD-NEW NUMBER, ``Community and Supportive Services 
Resources'' 80 respondents, annually, 4 hours; 360 annual burden hours.
    [sbull] Form HUD-NEW NUMBER, ``Anticipatory Resources'' 80 
respondents, annually, 2 hours; 160 annual burden hours.
    [sbull] Form HUD-NEW NUMBER, ``Collateral Investment Resources'' 80 
respondents, annually, 2 hours; 160 annual burden hours.
    [sbull] Form HUD-NEW NUMBER, ``Resident Training and Public Meeting 
Certification'' 80 respondents, annually, thirty minutes; 40 annual 
burden hours.
    [sbull] Form HUD-NEW NUMBER, ``Project Readiness'' 80 respondents, 
annually, thirty minutes; 40 annual burden hours.
    For HOPE VI Demolition NOFA, 140 respondents, annually, 10 hours; 
1,400 annual burden hours.
    The HOPE VI Demolition NOFA includes the following form:
    [sbull] Form HUD-NEW NUMBER, ``HOPE VI Demolition Application 
Checklist'' 140 respondents, annually, fifteen minutes; 35 annual 
burden hours.
    For HOPE VI Neighborhood Networks NOFA, 30 respondents, annually, 
20 hours; 600 annual burden hours.
    The HOPE VI Neighborhood Networks NOFA NOFA includes the following 
forms:
    [sbull] Form HUD-NEW NUMBER, ``HOPE VI Neighborhood Networks Fact 
Sheet'' 30 respondents, annually, 5 hours; 150 annual burden hours.

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    [sbull] Form HUD-NEW NUMBER, ``HOPE VI Neighborhood Networks 
Application Checklist'' 30 respondents, annually, fifteen minutes; 7.5 
annual burden hours.
    For form HUD-52774, ``HOPE VI Relocation Plan Guide'' 200 
respondents, once per five year grant, 1,000 annual burden hours.
    For form HUD-NEW NUMBER, ``Hope VI Community and Supportive 
Services Workplan'' 200 respondents, once per five year grant, 1,000 
annual burden hours.
    For form HUD 52825-A, ``HOPE VI Budget'' as used for grant 
administration, 200 respondents, semi-annually, 3 hours; 1,200 annual 
burden hours.
    For HOPE VI Quarterly Progress Report, a non-form, internet-based 
information collection system, 200 respondents, four times a year, 
4,000 annual burden hours.
    Status of the proposed information collection: Revision of a 
currently approved collection.

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

Michael Liu,
Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing.
[FR Doc. 03-25855 Filed 10-10-03; 8:45 am]
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