OMB did not act
on this request within the timeframe requested by the agency since
HUD failed to initiate the process for approval under normal
procedures by publishing a Federal Federal Register notice as
specified in 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1). A limited term emergency
approval--when used for an ongoing information collection--is
intended to bridge the time period from onset of the emergency
situation until normal approval is received. OMB has approved this
request for a longer period than requested by HUD in order to
assure continued approval of the information collection until it is
approved under normal procedures.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1998
04/30/1998
09/30/1998
10,750
0
9,300
3,583
0
9,300
0
0
0
Information collected will be used for
purposes of contracting persons who wish to file a complaint of
housing discrimination and for making initial assessments regarding
HUD's jurisdiction under the Fair Housing Act. The revised form is
user-friendly, enhances the quality and clarity of information
collected, reduces the time to complete, and makes the public aware
of their fair housing rights.
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.