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
766
0
0
24,880
0
0
0
0
0
Native American Housing Block Grant
(NAHBG) funding was appropriated by the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) to provide Indian tribes or
their tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs), eligible to
receive funding under the Native American Housing Assistance and
Self Determination Act (NAHASDA), with economic stimulus funds. The
NAHBG provides competitive funding to eligible entities for the
development and operation of low-income housing in Indian areas
with priority given to projects that will spur construction and
rehabilitation and will create employment opportunities for
low-income and unemployed persons.
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 regarding the Office of Native American Programs
(ONAP) Native American Housing Block Grant (NAHBG) and Indian
Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Competitions. The
Paperwork Reduction Act submission (copy enclosed) explains the
burden of the collection requirements. 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 submission. This request for emergency processing is
essential because of the urgency for Indian tribes, tribally
designated housing entities (TDHEs) or tribal organizations on
behalf of Indian tribes to implement the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009. The Act provides funds for the NAHBG
program and requires HUD to make $242,250,000 available through a
competition to Indian tribes or TDHEs. The Act requires that, in
awarding competitive NAHBG funds, the Secretary shall give priority
to projects that will spur construction and rehabilitation and will
create employment opportunities for low-income and unemployed
persons. The Act requires Indian tribes and TDHEs to obligate 100
percent of such funds within 1 year of the date on which funds
become available to the recipient, expend at least 50 percent of
such funds within 2 years of the date on which funds become
available to such recipients for obligation and expend 100 percent
of such funds within 3 years of such date. In addition, the Act
provides a Community Development Fund to remain available till
September 30, 2010 of which the ICDBG program, pursuant to 42
U.S.C. 5306, is authorized a 1 percent set-aside for Indian tribes
and requires HUD to make approximately $10 million available
through a competition to Indian tribes or tribal organizations on
behalf of Indian tribes. ICDBG funds are used for the development
of viable Indian and Alaska Native communities, including the
creation of decent housing, suitable living environments and
economic opportunities primarily for persons with low- and
moderate- incomes as defined in 24 CFR § 1003.4. The Act requires
that, in selecting ICDBG projects to be funded, priority shall be
given to projects that can award contacts based on bids within 120
days from the date the funds are made available to the recipients.
The Act requires the collection of additional information for
reporting purposes. The exact reporting requirements are still
being determined and changes may need to be made to ONAPs original
request. 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. Thank you for your
consideration and assistance. Sincerely, Paula O. Blunt General
Deputy Assistant Secretary Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Public and Indian Housing
US Code:
25
USC 4101 Name of Law: Native American Housing Assistance and
Self-Determination Act of 1996
The American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) was enacted on February
17, 2009 to provide economic stimulus for the U.S. economy. The
Recovery Act appropriated $510 million for Native American Housing
Block Grants, (NAHBG) as authorized under Title I of the Native
American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996
(NAHASDA) 25 U.S.C. 4101 et seq. (copy attached) to remain
available until September 30, 2011. The Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD), Office of Public and Indian Housing
(ONAP), is directed by the Recovery Act to provide $242,250,000 of
this amount for competitive grants to eligible entities that
receive NAHASDA funds. Eligible entities are comprised of
approximately 579 native entities throughout the country, which
includes Indian tribes, pueblos, Alaska Native Regional
Corporations, and Alaska Native Villages.
$71,062
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
Yes
Uncollected
Deborah Lalancette 303 675-1600
ext. 3325
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.