[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 106 (Friday, June 2, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32118-32119]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-8535]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-5037-N-29]


Multifamily Project Applications and Construction Prior to 
Initial Endorsement

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.
    Information provided is the application for HUD/FHA multifamily 
mortgage insurance. The information from sponsors and general 
contractors, and submitted by a HUD-approved mortgagee, is needed to 
determine project feasibility, mortgagor/contractor acceptability, and 
construction cost. Documentation from operators/managers of health care 
facilities is also required as part of the application for firm 
commitment for mortgage insurance. Project owners/sponsors may apply 
for permission to commence construction prior to initial endorsement.

DATES: Comments Due Date: July 3, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding 
this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB 
approval Number (2502-0029) 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: Lillian Deitzer, Reports Management 
Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; e-mail 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 Ms. Deitzer or from 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

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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: Multifamily Project Applications and 
Construction Prior to Initial Endorsement.
    OMB Approval Number: 2502-0029
    Form Numbers: HUD-92013, HUD-92013-NHCF, HUD-92013-SUPP, HUD-92013-
E, HUD-92264, HUD-92264-A, HUD-92264-HCF, HUD-92264-T, HUD-92273, HUD-
92274, HUD-92326,HUD-92329,HUD-92331, HUD-92415, HUD-92447, HUD-92452, 
HUD-92485, HUD-91708, HUD-92010 and FM-1006.
    Description of the Need for the Information and Its Proposed Use: 
Information provided is the application for HUD/FHA multifamily 
mortgage insurance. The information from sponsors and general 
contractors, and submitted by a HUD-approved mortgagee, is needed to 
determine project feasibility, mortgagor/contractor acceptability, and 
construction cost. Documentation from operators/managers of health care 
facilities is also required as part of the application for firm 
commitment for mortgage insurance. Project owners/sponsors may apply 
for permission to commence construction prior to initial endorsement.
    Frequency of Submission: On occasion, annually, other required with 
each project application.

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                                             Number of        Annual             Hours per
                                             responses       responses     x     response      =   Burden  hours
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Reporting Burden........................           1,284           16.21  ..           21.08  ..         438,941
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    Total Estimated Burden Hours: 438,941.
    Status: Extension of a currently approved collection.

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

    Dated: May 25, 2006.
Lillian L. Deitzer,
Departmental Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Office of the Chief 
Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E6-8535 Filed 6-1-06; 8:45 am]
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