THESE SURVEYS ARE PART OF A NATIONAL
STUDY OF THE EFFECTS OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ON HOUSING
COSTS. LOCAL GOVERNMENT PLANNING OFFICIALS ARE BEING SURVEYED TO
INVENTORY THE LAND USE REGULATIONS IN FORCE AND TO GET ESTIMATES OF
PROCESSING TIME. RESIDENTIAL LAND DEVELOPERS ARE BEING SURVEYED TO
GET ESTIMATES OF COSTS OF REGULATION.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.