This collection
is approved with the following terms of clearance: HUD is approved
an emergency clearance for the collection to meet the American
Reinvestment Recovery Act requirements. This collection will
be valid for 180 days. If HUD decides to continue use of the
form past the approved emergency clearance time period, they must
resubmit to OMB under the normal PRA clearance process for a three
year approval. Any future resubmissions that include the use of
standard forms should not include in the burden the burden
associated with the standard forms.Additionally, in accordance to
OMB guidance, paper-based applications are not acceptable as a sole
method of transmission. HUD must provide in conjunction with
paper-based application transmissions, an electronic alternative
such as email, file transfers, systems, etc. for applicants to
submit the application.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2009
6 Months From Approved
4,220
0
0
4,220
0
0
0
0
0
The Neighborhood Stabilization Program
competitive grant provides funding for the redevelopment of
foreclosed upon and abandoned homes. The respondents are state,
local government, non-profits and consortium applicants. Included
in this information collection is the application, reporting and
recordkeeping requirements of the Neighborhood Stabilization
Program
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT WASHINGTON, D.C. 20410-7000 OFFICE OF
THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Ms.
Kimberly P. Nelson OMB Desk Officer Office of Management and Budget
New Executive Office Building Washington, DC 20503 Dear Ms. Nelson:
The Department is seeking emergency review of the Paperwork
Reduction Act requirements associated with the Neighborhood
Stabilization Program (NSP2 and NSP-TA). The Notice of Submission
of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Emergency Comment
Request (copy enclosed) proposed for immediate Federal Register
publication explains the burden of the collection requirements and
invites public comments on them. This is a new information
collection. In compliance with the requirements of 5 CFR 1320.13,
this letter requests emergency processing within 7 days from the
date of publication. This emergency processing is essential to
expedite the NSP program, which is authorized under the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 signed into law by
President Obama on February 17, 2009. This new law provides $2
billion of grant funding for neighborhood stabilization projects
and related capacity building and support for such programs. NSP
addresses the negative economic effects of abandoned and foreclosed
properties in targeted communities. HUD will administer these
funds. NSP grant amounts will be determined by a competition in
accordance with ARRA and the HUD Reform Act, and will be awarded by
HUD to states, units of general local government, nonprofits, and
consortia of nonprofits. Pursuant to ARRA, HUD must announce the
funding criteria by May 4, 2009; receive applications by July 17,
2009, and have all funds obligated by February 17, 2010. Grantees
will have two years from award to expend half the funds, and three
years to expend the entire grant. 2 Due to the high priority nature
of the programs authorized under ARRA and the statutory timeframes
of the NSP, HUD is requesting emergency processing of the attached
Paperwork Reduction Act Submission. Thank you for your
consideration and assistance. Sincerely, Nelson R. Bregón General
Deputy Assistant Secretary
This is a new collection
authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery
Act) of 2009 (Public Law 111-5, Section 2, Division A, Title XII of
the Recovery Act, entitled Community Development Fund).
$275,185
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
Yes
Uncollected
Jessie Kome 2027083587 ext.
5539
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.