[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 146 (Monday, July 30, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44655-44656]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-18541]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-5603-N-51]


FY 2012 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Rural Capacity 
Building Program

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 Narratives associated with Rural Capacity Building program will 
allow CPD to accurately assess the experience, expertise, and overall 
capacity of national organizations with expertise in rural housing, 
including experience working with rural housing organizations, local 
governments, and Indian tribes. HUD requires information in order to 
ensure the eligibility of Rural Capacity Building program applicants 
and proposals, to rate and rank applications, and to select applicants 
for grant awards. The Rural Capacity Building NOFA requires applicants 
to submit specific forms and narrative responses.

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 (2506-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 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: FY 2012 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) 
for Rural Capacity Building Program.
    OMB Approval Number: 2506-Pending.
    Form Numbers: SF-424, HUD, 424-CB, HUD 424-CBW, SF LLL.

Description of the Need for the Information and Its Proposed

    The Narratives associated with Rural Capacity Building program will 
allow CPD to accurately assess the experience, expertise, and overall 
capacity of national organizations with expertise in rural housing, 
including experience working with rural housing organizations, local 
governments, and Indian tribes. HUD requires information in order to 
ensure the eligibility of Rural Capacity Building program applicants 
and proposals, to rate and rank applications, and to select applicants 
for grant awards. The Rural Capacity Building NOFA requires applicants 
to submit specific forms and narrative responses.

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                                       Number of          Annual              Hours per
                                      respondents       responses      x       response      =    Burden  hours
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Reporting Burden..................              30                1   ...              40   ...            1200
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    Total Estimated Burden Hours: 1,200.
    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.
[FR Doc. 2012-18541 Filed 7-27-12; 8:45 am]
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