In August and September 2008,
Hurricanes Ike and Gustav struck the United States causing
catastrophic damage. On September 23, 2008, HUD and FEMA executed
an Interagency Agreement under which HUD shall act as the servicing
agency of DHAP-Ike. The paperwork involved in this action involves
all activities related to DHAP-Ike from execution of the grant
agreement to case management
The Department is
seeking emergency review of the Paperwork Reduction Act
requirements regarding the Disaster Housing Assistance Program-Ike
(DHAP-Ike). The Notice of Paperwork Submission (copy enclosed),
proposed for immediate publication in the Federal Register,
explains the burden of the collection requirements and invites
public comments. This is a new information collection. In
compliance with the requirements of 5 CFR 1320.13, this letter
requests emergency processing within 14 days from the date of
publication in the Federal Register. This request for emergency
processing is essential because of the urgency for public housing
agencies (PHAs) to implement DHAP-Ike for eligible families in
their respective jurisdictions. DHAP-Ike provides a monthly rent
subsidy to assist FEMA-determined eligible families displaced by
Hurricanes Ike and Gustav. PHAs that currently administer the
Housing Choice Voucher program will be designated by HUD to
administer DHAP-Ike if the PHA is willing to do so. These PHAs will
enter into Grant Agreements with FEMA to administer DHAP-Ike.
Rental assistance payments under DHAP-Ike will commence in November
2008. The shortened processing period that we are respectfully
requesting will help facilitate the prompt review and approval of
all data collection related to this program.
This request for emergency
processing is essential because of the urgency for public housing
agencies (PHAs) to implement DHAP-Ike for eligible families in
their respective jurisdictions. DHAP-Ike provides a monthly rent
subsidy to assist FEMA-determined eligible families displaced by
Hurricanes Ike and Gustav. PHAs that currently administer the
Housing Choice Voucher program will be designated by HUD to
administer DHAP-Ike if the PHA is willing to do so. These PHAs will
enter into Grant Agreements with FEMA to administer DHAP-Ike.
Rental assistance payments under DHAP-Ike will commence in November
2008. The shortened processing period that we are respectfully
requesting will help facilitate the prompt review and approval of
all data collection related to this program.
$1,042,800
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Phyllis Smelkinson 202 708-0614
ext. 4138
No
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.