[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 201 (Tuesday, October 18, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 64369]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-26917]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-5480-N-103]


Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB 
Annual Progress Reports for Empowerment Zones

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.
    The primary purpose of this collection is to continue current data 
reporting for Rounds, I, II, and III Empowerment Zones (EZs). HUD 
previously designated 30 EZs, which required to submit annual reports 
to HUD based on the progress reported in implementing the EZs' 
strategic plans. Businesses located in the EZs are eligible for Federal 
tax incentives to hire local residents and to expand or improve their 
operations. This is an extension of a currently approved collection.

DATES: Comments Due Date: November 17, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding 
this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB 
approval Number (2506-0148) and should be sent to: HUD Desk Officer, 
Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, 
Washington, DC 20503; e-mail [email protected] fax: 202-395-
5806.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colette Pollard, Reports Management 
Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; e-mail Colette Pollard at 
[email protected]; or telephone (202) 402-3400. This is not a 
toll-free number. Copies of available documents submitted to OMB may be 
obtained from Ms. Pollard.

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: Annual Progress Reports for Empowerment Zones.
    OMB Approval Number: 2506-0148.
    Form Numbers: None.
    Description of the Need for the Information and its Proposed Use:
    The primary purpose of this collection is to continue current data 
reporting for Rounds, I, II, and III Empowerment Zones (EZs). HUD 
previously designated 30 EZs, which required to submit annual reports 
to HUD based on the progress reported in implementing the EZs' 
strategic plans. Businesses located in the EZs are eligible for Federal 
tax incentives to hire local residents and to expand or improve their 
operations. This is an extension of a currently approved collection.
    Frequency of Submission: On Occasion, Annually.

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                                                       Number of          Annual                          Hours per
                                                      respondents       responses            x             response            =           Burden hours
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Reporting Burden..................................              75                1   ...............           5.506   ...............             413
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    Total Estimated Burden Hours: 413.
    Status: Extension without change of a previously approved 
collection.

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

    Dated: October 11, 2011.
 Colette Pollard,
 Departmental Reports Management Officer, Office of the Chief 
Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-26917 Filed 10-17-11; 8:45 am]
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