[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 146 (Monday, July 30, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44654-44655]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-18538]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-5603-N-52]


Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Application Form

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 Rental Assistance Demonstration allows Public Housing and 
Moderate Rehabilitation (Mod Rehab) properties to convert to long-term 
Section 8 rental assistance contracts; and Rent Supplement (Rent Supp), 
Rental Assistance Payment (RAP), and Mod Rehab properties, upon 
contract expiration or termination, to convert tenant protection 
vouchers (TPVs) to project-based vouchers (PBVs). Participation in the 
initiative will be voluntary. Public Housing Agencies and Mod Rehab 
owners interested in participating in the Demonstration are required to 
submit applications to HUD. HUD intends through the conversion process, 
to assure the physical and financial sustainability of properties and 
enable owners to leverage private financing to address immediate and 
long-term capital needs, improve operations, and implement energy 
efficiency improvements. The RAD applications are Excel based and will 
be interest as soon as possible. For complete details concerning the 
processing of applications, the reader is encouraged to refer to the 
interim rule governing this program, 24 CFR part 581.

DATES: Comments Due Date: August 29, 2012.

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-Pending) and should be sent to: HUD Desk Officer, 
Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, 
Washington, DC 20503; fax: 202-395-5806. Email: [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; email 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

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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: Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) 
Application Form.
    OMB Approval Number: 2577-Pending.
    Form Numbers: HUD 5260, HUD 5261.

Description of the Need for the Information and Its Proposed Use

    The Rental Assistance Demonstration allows Public Housing and 
Moderate Rehabilitation (Mod Rehab) properties to convert to long-term 
Section 8 rental assistance contracts; and Rent Supplement (Rent Supp), 
Rental Assistance Payment (RAP), and Mod Rehab properties, upon 
contract expiration or termination, to convert tenant protection 
vouchers (TPVs) to project-based vouchers (PBVs). Participation in the 
initiative will be voluntary. Public Housing Agencies and Mod Rehab 
owners interested in participating in the Demonstration are required to 
submit applications to HUD. HUD intends through the conversion process, 
to assure the physical and financial sustainability of properties and 
enable owners to leverage private financing to address immediate and 
long-term capital needs, improve operations, and implement energy 
efficiency improvements. The RAD applications are Excel based and will 
be interest as soon as possible. For complete details concerning the 
processing of applications, the reader is encouraged to refer to the 
interim rule governing this program, 24 CFR part 581.

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                                       Number of          Annual              Hours per
                                      respondents       responses      x        burden       =    Burden  hours
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Reporting Burden..................           8,855                1   ...               2   ...          17,710
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    Total Estimated Burden Hours: 17,710.
    Status: New collection.

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

    Dated: July 25, 2012.
Colette Pollard,
Department Reports Management Officer, Office of the Chief Information 
Officer.
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