The agency
incorrectly identified the burden currently shown in OMB's
inventory of approved information collections. This information is
provided to HUD on a monthly basis by OMB.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2001
09/30/2001
09/30/1998
1,100
0
1,100
12,655
0
12,655
253,000
0
253,000
Eligible applications apply to HUD and
USDA for designation of an eligible area in their jurisdiction as
an Empowerment Zone. Applications are units of local government and
States applying jointly.
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.