73 FR 74 pgs. 20701-20702 - Disaster Housing Assistance Program (DHAP)

Type: NOTICEVolume: 73Number: 74Pages: 20701 - 20702
Docket number: [Docket No. FR-5187-N-19]
FR document: [FR Doc. E8-8200 Filed 4-15-08; 8:45 am]
Agency: Housing and Urban Development Department
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-5187-N-19]

Disaster Housing Assistance Program (DHAP)

AGENCY:

Office of the Chief Information Officer, HUD.

ACTION:

Notice.

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.

The paperwork involved in this action involves all activities related to the Disaster Housing Assistance Program (DHAP) from execution of the a grant agreement to case management. HUD will invite public housing agencies that currently administer the Housing Choice Voucher program to administer DHAP based on several factors such as where the DHAP eligible families are currently residing or have indicated they wish to receive DHAP assistance.

DATES:

Comments Due Date: May 16, 2008.

ADDRESSES:

Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB approval Number (2577-0252) and should be sent to: HUD Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503; fax: 202-395-6974.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Lillian Deitzer, Reports Management Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; e-mail Lillian Deitzer at Lillian_L_Deitzer@HUD.gov or telephone (202) 402-8048. This is not a toll-free number. Copies of available documents submitted to OMB may be obtained from Ms. Deitzer.

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 Proposal: Disaster Housing Assistance Program (DHAP).

OMB Approval Number: 2577-0252.

Form Numbers: HUD-5255, HUD-5250.

Description of the Need for the Information and Its Proposed Use: The paperwork involved in this action involves all activities related to the Disaster Housing Assistance Program (DHAP) from execution of the a grant agreement to case management. HUD will invite public housing agencies that currently administer the Housing Choice Voucher program to administer DHAP based on several factors such as where the DHAP eligible families are currently residing or have indicated they wish to receive DHAP assistance.

Frequency of Submission: Quarterly, Weekly, Annually.

Number of respondents Annual responses × Hours per response = Burden hours
Reporting Burden 700 671 0.726 341,425

Total Estimated Burden Hours: 341,425.

Status: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Authority:

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

Dated: April 10, 2008.

Lillian L. Deitzer,

Departmental Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer.

[FR Doc. E8-8200 Filed 4-15-08; 8:45 am]

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