[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 205 (Tuesday, October 23, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64820-64821]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-25984]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-5603-N-74]


Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB 
Indian Housing Block Grants (IHBG) Program Reporting

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.
    Hawaiians, or tribally designated housing entities that receive 
IHBG funds are required annually to submit HUD-52737 that consists of 
two components: the Indian Housing Plan (IHP) component and the Annual 
Performance Report (APR) component. The IHP is required by Section 102 
of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act 
(NAHASDA) and describes the eligible IHBG-funded, affordable housing 
activities the recipient plans to conduct for the benefit of low and 
moderate income tribal members and identifies the intended outcomes and 
outputs for the upcoming 12-month year. The recipient submits the IHP 
at least 75 days prior to the beginning of its 12-month program year. 
HUD conducts a limited review of the IHP to determine that the planned 
activities are in compliance with NAHASDA requirements, as defined at 
24 CFR Part 1000. At the end of the 12-month period, the recipient 
submits the APR that is required by Section 404 of NAHASDA and 
describes (1) The use of grant funds during the prior 12-month period; 
(2) the actual outcomes and outputs achieved; (3) program 
accomplishments; and (4) jobs supported by IHBG-funded activities. HUD 
uses the information in the APR to review the recipient's progress in 
implementing the IHP, verify whether the activities are eligible and to 
determine if the recipient has the capacity to continue implementing 
the activities described in the IHP in a timely manner. The information 
in the APR also will be used to provide Congress, stakeholders, and 
other interested parties with information on how the IHBG funds are 
being used to meet affordable housing needs within Native American 
communities.

DATES: Comments Due Date: November 23, 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 (2577-0218) 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 Proposed Collection: Indian Housing Block Grants (IHBG) 
Program Reporting.
    OMB Approval Number: 2577-0218.
    Form Numbers: HUD 4117, HUD-4119, HUD 52737 (Excel), HUD 52737 
(EPIC).
    Description of the need for the information and proposed use: 
Hawaiians, or tribally designated housing entities that receive IHBG 
funds are required annually to submit HUD-52737 that consists of two 
components: the Indian Housing Plan (IHP) component and the Annual 
Performance Report (APR) component. The IHP is required by Section 102 
of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act 
(NAHASDA) and describes the eligible IHBG-funded, affordable housing 
activities the recipient plans to conduct for the benefit of low and 
moderate income tribal members and identifies the intended outcomes and 
outputs for the upcoming 12-month year. The recipient submits the IHP 
at least 75 days prior to the beginning of its 12-month program year. 
HUD conducts a limited review of the IHP to determine that the planned 
activities are in compliance with NAHASDA requirements, as defined at 
24 CFR Part 1000. At the end of the 12-month period, the recipient 
submits the APR that is required by Section 404 of NAHASDA and 
describes (1) The use of grant funds during the prior 12-month period; 
(2) the actual outcomes and outputs achieved; (3) program 
accomplishments; and (4) jobs supported by IHBG-funded activities. HUD 
uses the information in the APR to review the recipient's progress in 
implementing the IHP, verify whether the activities are eligible and to 
determine if the recipient has the capacity to continue implementing 
the activities described in the IHP in a timely manner. The information 
in the APR also will be used to provide Congress, stakeholders, and 
other interested parties with information on how the IHBG funds are 
being used to meet affordable housing needs within Native American 
communities.

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                                         Number of          Annual             Hours per
                                        respondents       responses      x      response      =    Burden hours
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Reporting Burden....................             579            2.290   ..          36.325   ..          48,168
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    Total estimated burden hours: 48,168.
    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: October 17, 2012.
Colette Pollard,
Department Reports Management Officer, Office of the Chief Information 
Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-25984 Filed 10-22-12; 8:45 am]
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