[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 143 (Tuesday, July 28, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 37237]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-17855]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-5281-N-58]


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 form 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: August 27, 2009.

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: 202-395-5806.

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: Multifamily Project Applications and 
Construction Prior to Initial Endorsement.
    OMB Approval Number: 2502-0029.
    Form Numbers: HUD-92013, HUD-92013-SUPP, HUD-92013-E, HUD-92264-A, 
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, FM-
1006, HUD-2880, HUD-92466 (Rider Forms-92466-R1, 92466-R2, 92466-R3, 
92466-R4).
    Description of the Need for the Information and its Proposed Use: 
Information provided is the application for HUD/FHA multifamily 
mortgage insurance. The information form 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. Other required with each 
project application.

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                                         Number of          Annual             Hours per
                                        respondents       responses      x      response      =    Burden hours
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Reporting Burden....................          18,901             1.50   ..            1.82   ..          51,860
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    Total Estimated Burden Hours: 51,860.
    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: July 22, 2009.
Lillian Deitzer,
Departmental Reports Management Officer, Office of the Chief 
Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-17855 Filed 7-27-09; 8:45 am]
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