[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 156 (Tuesday, August 13, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40084-40086]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-17333]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-7011-N-32]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Data Collection 
for the HUD Secretary's Awards

AGENCY: Office of the Chief Information Officer, 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 30 days of public comment.

DATES: Comments Due Date: September 12, 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: HUD Desk Officer, Office of 
Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 
20503; fax: 202-395-5806, Email: [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anna P. Guido, Reports Management 
Officer, QMAC, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th 
Street SW, Washington, DC 20410; email Anna P. Guido at 
[email protected] or telephone 202-402-5535. This is not a toll-free 
number. Person with hearing or speech impairments may access this

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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 information collection described in 
Section A.
    The Federal Register notice that solicited public comment on the 
information collection for a period of 60 days was published on 
Thursday, April 5, 2019 at 84 FR 13710.

A. Overview of Information Collection

    Title of Information Collection: Data Collection for the HUD 
Secretary's Awards.
    OMB Approval Number: 2528-New.
    Type of Request: New collection.
    Form Number: TBD.

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                                             Number of     Frequency of    Responses per   Burden hours    Annual burden    Hourly cost
         Information collection             respondents      response          annum       per response        hours       per response     Annual cost
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The Secretary's Award for Public-                  50.00            1.00           50.00            3.00          150.00          $15.92       $2,388.00
 Philanthropic Partnerships--Housing and
 Community Development in Action........
The Secretary's Award for Healthy Homes.           30.00            1.00           30.00            3.00           90.00           15.92        1,432.80
ACHP/HUD Secretary's Award for                     50.00            1.00           50.00            3.00          150.00           15.92        2,388.00
 Excellence in Historic Preservation....
American Planning Association-HUD                  50.00            1.00           50.00            3.00          150.00           15.92        2,388.00
 Secretary's Opportunity and Empowerment
American Institute of Architects/HUD               50.00            1.00           50.00            3.00          150.00           15.92        2,388.00
 Secretary's Housing and Community
 Design.................................
HUD Innovation in Affordable Housing               50.00            1.00           50.00            3.00          150.00           15.92        2,388.00
 Student Competition....................
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    Total...............................          280.00  ..............          280.00  ..............          840.00  ..............       13,372.80
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    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

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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 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.

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.

C. Authority

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

    Dated: August 1, 2019.
Anna P. Guido,
Department Reports Management Officer, Office of the Chief Information 
Officer.
[FR Doc. 2019-17333 Filed 8-12-19; 8:45 am]
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