[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 57 (Wednesday, March 24, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 13809]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-6516]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Housing Service


Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved 
Information Collection

AGENCY: Rural Housing Service (RHS), USDA.

ACTION: Proposed collection; Comments requested.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the Rural Housing Service's intention to request an 
extension for a currently approved information collection in support of 
the program for 7 CFR Part 1944, subpart L, Tenant Grievance and 
Appeals Procedure.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by May 24, 2004 to be 
assured of consideration.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Janet Stouder, Deputy Director, Multi-
Family Housing Portfolio Management Division, Rural Housing Service, 
STOP 0782, Room 1245, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 
20250-0782, Telephone: 202-720-9728.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: 7 CFR Part 1944, subpart L, Tenant Grievance and Appeals 
Procedure.
    OMB Number: 0575-0046.
    Expiration Date of Approval: October 31, 2004.
    Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Information 
Collection.
    Abstract: The regulation promulgates the procedures by which 
tenants, cooperative members, and applicants for occupancy may appeal 
adverse actions by owner/managers of multi-family housing projects 
financed by RHS. Such adverse actions include cases whereby tenants, 
cooperative members, or applicants have received written notice that 
assistance provided by RHS is being denied, substantially reduced or 
terminated.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this information 
collection is estimated to average .41 hours per response.
    Respondents: Individuals or households, state or local governments, 
small businesses or other for profit or non-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 200.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 200.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 82 hours.
    Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Renita 
Bolden, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, at (202) 692-0035.
    Comments: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed 
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of 
the functions of RHS, including whether the information will have 
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of RHS's estimate of the burden of 
the proposed collection of information including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to 
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are 
to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to Renita 
Bolden, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, U.S. Department of 
Agriculture, Rural Development, STOP 0742, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., 
Washington, DC 20250. All responses to this notice will be summarized 
and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also 
become a matter of public record.

    Dated: March 18, 2004.
Arthur A. Garcia,
Administrator, Rural Housing Service.
[FR Doc. 04-6516 Filed 3-23-04; 8:45 am]
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