[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 226 (Friday, November 23, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70176-70177]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-28375]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-5603-N-86]


 Previous Participation Certification

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.
    This information is necessary to ensure that responsible 
individuals and organizations participate in HUD's multifamily housing 
programs. The information will be used to evaluate participants' 
previous participation in government programs and ensure that the past 
record is acceptable prior to granting approval to participate in HUD's 
multifamily housing programs. The collection of this information is 
designed to be 100 percent automated and digital submission of all data 
and certifications is available via HUD's secure Internet systems. 
However HUD will provide for both electronic and paper submissions 
until it publishes revised regulations.

DATES: Comments Due Date: December 24, 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 (2502-0118) 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: Previous Participation Certification.
    OMB Approval Number: 2502-0118.
    Form Numbers: HUD-2530 .
    Description of the need for the information and proposed use: This

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information is necessary to ensure that responsible individuals and 
organizations participate in HUD's multifamily housing programs. The 
information will be used to evaluate participants' previous 
participation in government programs and ensure that the past record is 
acceptable prior to granting approval to participate in HUD's 
multifamily housing programs. The collection of this information is 
designed to be 100 percent automated and digital submission of all data 
and certifications is available via HUD's secure Internet systems. 
However HUD will provide for both electronic and paper submissions 
until it publishes revised regulations.

 
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                                       Number of          Annual              Hours per
                                      respondents       responses      x       response      =    Burden  hours
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Reporting Burden..................          10,000                1   ...            0.75   ...           7,500
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    Total estimated burden hours: 7,500.
    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: November 16, 2012.
Colette Pollard,
Department Reports Management Officer, Office of the Chief Information 
Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-28375 Filed 11-21-12; 8:45 am]
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