[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 65 (Thursday, April 3, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 18297]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-6930]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-5187-N-18]


Requirement for Contractors To Provide Certificates of Insurance 
for Capital Program Projects

AGENCY: Office of Public and Indian Housing, 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.
    This collection is fundamental to the ongoing operations of the 
Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP). The Department monitors the 
proper use of grant funds according to statutory, regulatory, and 
administrative requirements. The Grantees must meet annual 
requirements.

DATES: Comments Due Date: May 5, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding 
this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB 
approval Number (2577-0046) 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) 402-8048. This is not a toll-free 
number. Copies of available documents submitted to OMB may be obtained 
from 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: Requirement for Contractors to provide 
Certificates of Insurance for Capital Program Projects.
    OMB Approval Number: 2577-0046.
    Form Numbers: None.
    Members of affected public: Business or other for profit.
    Description of the Need for the Information and Its Proposed Use: 
Public Housing Agencies must obtain certificates of insurance from 
contractors and subcontractors before beginning work under either the 
development of a new low-income public housing project or the 
modernization of an existing project. The certificates of insurance 
provide evidence that worker's compensation and general liability, 
automobile ability insurance are in force before any construction work 
is started.
    Frequency of Submission: Quarterly, semi-annually, annually.

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                                  Number of               Annual              Hours per
                                 respondents     x      responses      x       response      =     Burden hours
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Reporting Burden.............           3,200   ...               4   ...            0.47   ...           6,000
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    Total Estimated Burden Hours: 6,000.
    Status: Extension of a currency approved collection.

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

    Dated: March 28, 2008.
Lillian L. Deitzer,
Departmental Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Office of the Chief 
Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E8-6930 Filed 4-2-08; 8:45 am]
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