[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 246 (Thursday, December 23, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 76955-76956]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-28051]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-4903-N-103]


Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; 
American Healthy Homes Survey

AGENCY: Office of the Chief Information Officer, HUD.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described 
below has been 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.
    HUD is requesting approval for a survey to collect information to 
estimate

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existing levels of environmental contaminants in the nation's housing, 
including lead levels in dust, soil and paint, and allergen, mold and 
pesticide levels in dust. For the first time, data will be collected 
nationwide to estimate arsenic levels associated with the use of CCA-
treated wood products, and to estimate the prevalence of vermiculite 
attic insulation. Two procedures will be compared to determine mold 
present in homes. This is a collaboration between HUD, EPA, CPSC, and 
CDC.

DATES: Comments Due Date: January 24, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding 
this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and should 
be sent to: HUD Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, New 
Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503; fax: (202) 395-6974.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wayne Eddins, Reports Management 
Officer, AYO, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; e-mail [email protected]; or 
Lillian Deitzer at [email protected] or telephone (202) 708-
2374. This is not a toll-free number. Copies of available documents 
submitted to OMB may be obtained from Mr. Eddins or Ms Deitzer.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice informs the public that the 
Department of Housing and Urban Development has submitted to OMB a 
request for approval of the information collection described below. 
This notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and 
affecting 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: American Healthy Homes Survey.
    OMB Approval Number: 2539-Pending.
    Description of the Need for the Information and Its Proposed Use: 
The information collected through this survey will be used to estimate 
existing levels of environmental contaminants in the nation's housing, 
including lead levels in dust, soil and paint, and allergen, mold and 
pesticide levels in dust. For the first time, data will be collected 
nationwide to estimate arsenic levels associated with the use of CCA-
treated wood products, and to estimate the prevalence of vermiculite 
attic insulation. Two procedures will be compared to determine mold 
present in homes. This is a collaboration between HUD, EPA, CPSC, and 
CDC.
    Frequency of Submission: On occasion.

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                                         Number of          Annual             Hours per
                                        respondents       responses      x      response      =    Burden Hours
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Reporting Burden....................           1,080            1,080   ..            4.35   ..           4,700
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    Total Estimated Burden Hours: 4,700.
    Status: New collection.

    Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 
44 U.S.C. 35, as amended.

    Dated: December 17, 2004.
Wayne Eddins,
Departmental Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Office of the Chief 
Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 04-28051 Filed 12-22-04; 8:45 am]
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