HUD NEEDS A FAST, INEXPENSIVE MEANS OF
ESTIMATING SECTION 8 FAIR MARKE RENTS (FMRS). A TELEPHONE SURVEY
METHODOLOGY THAT DOES THIS HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY TESTED, AND WE NOW
WANT TO USE THIS SURVEY TO DERIVE FMRS UPDATING FACTORS AND TO TEST
THE ACCURACY OF FMRS IN SELECTED AREAS. THE AFFECTED PUBLIC WOULD
BE THOSE SURVEYED AND SECTION 8 RECIPIENTS.
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;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.