[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 169 (Thursday, August 31, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51841-51842]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-7361]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-5044-N-15]


Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; 
Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP)

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: October 30, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding 
this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name/or OMB 
Control number and should be sent to: Aneita Waites, Reports Liaison 
Officer, Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 7th Street, SW., Room 4116, Washington, DC 20410-5000; 
e-mail [email protected]. This is not a toll-free number. 
Copies of the proposed forms and other available documents may be 
obtained from Ms. Waites.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aneita Waites, (202) 708-0713, 
extension 4114, for copies of the proposed forms and other available 
documents. (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

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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: Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP).
    OMB Approval Number: 2577-0215.
    Form Numbers: HUD-42648.
    Description of the Need for the Information and its Proposed Use: 
HUD will use public housing agency annual SEMAP certificates to rate 
and assess PHA management capabilities and deficiencies in key program 
areas. PHAs designated as troubled must implement plans for 
improvements.
    Members of the Affected Public: Respondents: State, Local, or 
Tribal Governments.
    Frequency of Submission: Annually.

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                                  Number of            Frequency of           Hours per
                                 respondents     x       response      x       response      =     Burden hours
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Reporting Burden.............           2,565   ...               1   ...            13.5   ...          34,720
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    Total Estimated Burden Hours: 34,720.
    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: August 24, 2006.
Merrie Nichols-Dixon,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Policy, Program and Legislative 
Initiatives.
[FR Doc. 06-7361 Filed 8-30-06; 8:45 am]
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