[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 2 (Tuesday, January 4, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 370-371]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-87]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-4903-N-105]


Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; 
HUD Standardized Grant Application Forms

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 revision of a currently approved 
information. The proposed forms are to be used to support a 
consolidated and streamlined grant application processes in accordance 
with the provisions of Public Law 106-107, The Federal Financial 
Assistance Improvement Act of 1999. The forms a similar to those used 
in previous annual grant application processes.

DATES: Comments Due Date: February 3, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding 
this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB 
approval Number (2501-0017) 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 and at 
HUD's Web site at http://www5.hud.gov:63001/po/i/icbts/collectionsearch.cfm.

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: HUD Standardized Grant Application Forms.
    OMB Approval Number: 2501-0017.
    Form Numbers: HUD-424-B, Applicant Assurances and Certifications; 
HUD-424-CB, Grant Application Detailed Budget; HUD-424-CBW, Grant 
Application Detailed Budget Worksheet; HUD-424-M, Federal Assistance 
Funding Matrix and Certifications.
    Description of the Need for the Information and its Proposed Use: 
The proposed forms are to be used to support a consolidated and 
streamlined grant application processes in accordance with the 
provisions of Public Law 106-107, the Federal Financial Assistance 
Improvement Act

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of 1999. The forms a similar to those used in previous annual grant 
application processes.
    Frequency of Submission: On occasion of application for certain HUD 
grants.

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                                       Number of          Annual              Hours per
                                      respondents       responses      x       response      =    Burden  hours
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Reporting Burden..................           9,100                1   ...            6.35   ...          57,785
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    Total Estimated Burden Hours: 57,785.
    Status: Revision of a currently approved collection.

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

    Dated: December 23, 2004.
Wayne Eddins,
Departmental Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Office of the Chief 
Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-87 Filed 1-3-05; 8:45 am]
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