[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 56 (Monday, March 24, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16034-16035]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-06362]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-5756-N-07]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for 
Fee or Roster Personnel (Appraisers and Inspectors) Designation and 
Appraisal Reports

AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing--Federal Housing 
Commissioner, HUD.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: HUD is seeking approval from the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In 
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is requesting comment 
from all interested parties on the proposed collection of information. 
The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment.

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DATES: Comments Due Date: May 23, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding 
this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB 
Control Number and should be sent to: Colette Pollard, Reports 
Management Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 7th Street SW., Room 4176, Washington, DC 20410-5000; telephone 
202-402-3400 (this is not a toll-free number) or email at 
[email protected] for a copy of the proposed forms or other 
available information. Persons with hearing or speech impairments may 
access this number through TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Relay 
Service at (800) 877-8339.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia McClung, Acting Director, 
Office of Single Family Program Development, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20410; email Ada 
Bohorfosh at [email protected] or telephone 202-402-4308. This 
is not a toll-free number. Persons with hearing or speech impairments 
may access this number through TTY by calling the toll-free Federal 
Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Copies of available documents 
submitted to OMB may be obtained from Ms. McClung.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice informs the public that HUD is 
seeking approval from OMB for the information collection described in 
Section A.

A. Overview of Information Collection

    Title of Information Collection: Application for Fee or Roster 
Personnel (Appraisers and Inspectors) Designation and Appraisal 
Reports.
    OMB Approval Number: 2502-0538.
    Type of Request: Extension.
    Form Numbers: HUD 92563A, HUD 92563I, HUD 92564-CN Fannie Mae 
Forms: 1004,1004c, 1025, 1073, 1075, 2055 and 1004MC.
    Description of the need for the information and proposed use: 
Accurate and thorough appraisal reporting is critical to the accuracy 
of underwriting for the mortgage insurance process. The need for 
accuracy is increased for FHA insured mortgages since buyers tend to 
have more limited income and lower equity in the properties. This 
collection of information provides a more thorough and complete 
appraisal of prospective HUD-insured single-family properties ensuring 
that mortgages are acceptable for FHA insurance and thereby protect the 
interest of HUD, the taxpayers, and the FHA insurance fund. The 
collection allows HUD to maintain an effective appraisal program with 
the ability to discipline appraisers and inform potential homeowners of 
the benefits of purchasing an independent home inspection.
    Respondents (i.e. affected public): Business.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 17,162.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 467,162.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Average Hours per Response: .05.
    Total Estimated Burdens: 24,783.

B. Solicitation of Public Comment

    This notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and 
affected parties concerning the collection of information described in 
Section A on the following: (1) 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) The accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information; (3) Ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Ways 
to 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.
    HUD encourages interested parties to submit comment in response to 
these questions.

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

    Dated: March 13, 2014.
Laura M. Marin,
Associate General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing--Associate 
Deputy Federal Housing Commissioner.
[FR Doc. 2014-06362 Filed 3-21-14; 8:45 am]
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