[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 66 (Friday, April 5, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13710-13711]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-06761]



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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-7016-N-01]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Data Collection 
for the HUD Secretary's Awards Including The Secretary's Award for 
Public-Philanthropic Partnerships--Housing and Community Development in 
Action, The Secretary's Award for Healthy Homes, ACHP/HUD Secretary's 
Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation, American Planning 
Association--Opportunity and Empowerment, and American Institute of 
Architects--Housing and Community Design

AGENCY: Office of Policy Development and Research, HUD.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Housing and Urban Development (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 comments from all interested 
parties on the proposed collection of information. The purpose of this 
notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment.

DATES: Comments Due Date: June 4, 2019.

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: Anna P. Guido, Reports Management 
Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th 
Street SW, Room 4176, Washington, DC 20410-5000; telephone 202-402-5534 
(this is not a toll-free number) or by 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: Anna P. Guido, Reports Management 
Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th 
Street SW, Washington, DC 20410-5000; email Anna P. Guido at 
[email protected] or telephone 202-402-5535 (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. Guido.

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

A. Overview of Information Collection

    Title of Information Collection: Data Collection for the HUD 
Secretary's Awards including The Secretary's Award for Public-
Philanthropic Partnerships--Housing and Community Development in 
Action, The Secretary's Award for Healthy Homes, ACHP--HUD Secretary's 
Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation, American Planning 
Association--Opportunity and Empowerment, and American Institute of 
Architects--Housing and Community Design.
    OMB Approval Number: Pending.
    Type of Request: New.
    Form Number: TBD
    Description of the need for the information and proposed use: HUD 
seeks to collect information that will be used to make the following 
HUD Secretary's Awards: (a) The Secretary's Award for Public-
Philanthropic Partnerships--Housing and Community Development in 
Action, (b) the Secretary's Award for Healthy Homes, (c) the ACHP/HUD 
Secretary's Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation, (d) American 
Planning Association--Opportunity and Empowerment, and American 
Institute of Architects--Housing and Community Design.
    On an annual basis, HUD accepts nominations for the above listed 
awards. A common application form containing general information will 
streamline information collection across these five award programs. 
Each non-monetary award recognizes awardees for their innovation and 
commitment to raising industry standards in Housing and Community 
Development. Below is a brief description of each of the five awards 
programs.

The Secretary's Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships--Housing 
and Community Development in Action

    HUD, in partnership with the Council on Foundations, announces the 
HUD's Secretary's Awards for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships which 
recognize excellence in partnerships that have both transformed the 
relationships between the sectors and led to measurable benefits in 
terms of increased economic development, health, safety, education, 
disaster resilience, inclusivity and cultural opportunities, and/or 
housing access for low- and moderate-income families. By strengthening 
the connection between the HUD and philanthropy, these awards highlight 
the power of collective impact that can be achieved through public-
philanthropic partnerships between government entities and foundations.

The Secretary's Award for Healthy Homes

    HUD, through its Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes 
(OLHCHH), and in partnership with the National Environmental Health 
Association (NEHA), recognizes excellence in making indoor environments 
healthier through healthy homes research, education, and through 
program delivery, especially in diverse, low to moderate income 
communities.

ACHP/HUD Secretary's Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation

    HUD, through its Office of Policy Development and Research and in 
partnership with The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) 
recognizes developers, organizations and agencies for their success in 
advancing the goals of historic preservation while providing affordable 
housing and/or expanded economic opportunities for low-and moderate-
income families and individuals.

American Planning Association--Opportunity and Empowerment

    HUD, through its Office of Policy Development and Research, and in 
partnership with the American Planning Association, honors excellence 
in community planning that has led to measurable benefits in terms of 
increased economic development, employment, education, or housing 
choice and mobility for low- and moderate-income residents. The award 
stresses tangible results and recognizes the planning discipline as an 
important community resource. The award emphasizes how creative 
housing, economic development, and private investments are used in, or 
in tandem with, a comprehensive community development plan.

American Institute of Architects--Housing and Community Design

    HUD, through its Office of Policy Development and Research, and in 
conjunction with the Residential Knowledge Community of The American 
Institute of Architects (AIA), recognizes excellence in affordable 
housing, community-based design, participatory design, and 
accessibility. These awards demonstrate that design

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matters and provide examples of important benchmarks in the housing 
industry. Awards are offered in four categories: Community--Informed 
Design, Creating Community Connection, Excellence in Affordable Housing 
Design, and Housing Accessibility--Alan J. Rothman.
    Members of affected public: Organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 230.
    Estimated Time per Response: 3 hours.
    Frequency of Response: Once annually.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 690 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: The cost to respondents to complete a 
nomination is estimated at the social and human service assistant wage 
rate for 3 hours of work. The total estimated cost is $10,984.80.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    Legal Authority: This application form is conducted under Title 12, 
U.S.C., Section 1701z-1 et seq.
    Respondents (i.e., affected public): Organizations.

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                                                                                                   Median hourly
                 Respondent                               Occupation                 SOC code        wage rate
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Secretary's Award Nominee..................  Social and Human Service Assistant.         21-1093          $15.92
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics (May 2017), https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes211093.htm.


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                                                             Number of       Response      Burden hours    Annual burden    Hourly cost
                 Information collection                     respondents      frequency     per response        hours       per response     Total cost
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The Secretary's Award for Public--Philanthropic                       50               1               3             150          $15.92       $2,388.00
 Partnerships-Housing and Community Development in
 Action.................................................
The Secretary's Award for Healthy Homes.................              30               1               3              90           15.92        1,432.80
ACHP/HUD Secretary's Award for Excellence in Historic                 50               1               3             150           15.92        2,388.00
 Preservation...........................................
American Planning Association--Opportunity and                        50               1               3             150           15.92        2,388.00
 Empowerment............................................
American Institute of Architects--Housing and Community               50               1               3             150           15.92        2,388.00
 Design.................................................
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    Total...............................................             230  ..............  ..............             690  ..............       10,984.80
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B. Solicitation of Public Comment

    This notice solicits 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 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 27, 2019.
Todd M. Richardson,
General Deputy Assistant, Secretary for Policy Development and 
Research.
[FR Doc. 2019-06761 Filed 4-4-19; 8:45 am]
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