Indian Housing Block Grants (IHBG) Program Reporting

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form HUD-52737 Indian Housing Block Grants (IHBG) Program Reporting Form and Instruction	Modified
IHBG Competitive 83-I 9.28.2018 (002).docx Supporting Statement A	2018-09-28
IHBG Competitive-emergency Justification PRA letter 7-9-18.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-09-18
2018 IHBG Competitive PTA Signed.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-08-28
H.R. 1625- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (P.L. 115-141).docx Supplementary Document	2018-08-28
NAHASDSA 2010.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-08-28
24 CFR Part 1000 Updated to 2 CFR Part 200.docx Supplementary Document	2018-08-28

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
27892	Indian Housing Block Grants (IHBG) Program Reporting Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2577-0218	ICR Reference No: 201808-2577-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201709-2577-001
Agency/Subagency: HUD/PIH	Agency Tracking No: 2577-0218
Title: Indian Housing Block Grants (IHBG) Program Reporting
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 11/30/2018
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 02/14/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/23/2018
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2019	6 Months From Approved	07/31/2019
Responses	700	0	1,779
Time Burden (Hours)	94,367	0	47,967
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: In Fiscal Year 2018, Congress enacted H.R. 1625- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (P.L. 115-141) (Effective: 3/23/18) that appropriated $99,000,000 for competitive grants under NAHASDA. The Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive (IHBG Competitive) program will give priority to projects that will spur construction and rehabilitation from NAHASDA-eligible recipients while considering need and administrative capacity. Additionally, applicants may apply for other eligible activities under Section 202 of NAHASDA.

Emergency Justfication: HUD believes that the funding for IHBG Competitive meets the emergency processing criteria of 5 CFR § 1320.13. The appropriations language meets the “unanticipated event” criteria of 5 CFR §1320.13 because this additional funding creates an entirely new competitive grant program to supplement the traditional formula-based block grant program of NAHASDA. Furthermore, the Department believes that the information collection associated with this competitive grant warrants emergency processing because following the regular PRA schedule would impede both the intent of this additional appropriation and HUD’s goal to award funding to Native American communities in an expedited manner.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 44 USC Chapter 35 as amended Name of Law: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: US Code: 44 USC Chapter 35 as amended Name of Law: Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Indian Housing Block Grants (IHBG) Program Reporting	HUD-53246, HUD-53247, HUD-2993, HUD-52737, HUD-2880	Annual Performance Report ,   Applicant Recipient Disclosure Update Report ,   Acknowledegment of Application Receipt ,   Cost Summary - Indian Housing Block Grant ,   Implementation Schedule - Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	700	1,779	0	0	-1,079	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	94,367	47,967	0	0	46,400	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: On or about July 7, 2018, OMB’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs approved the submission of this request for emergency PRA processing and review. At the time, the program was referred to as the Native American Housing Block Grant program. Subsequent to OMB’s approval, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for HUD’s Office of Native American Programs decided to change the program’s name to the IHBG Competitive program to more accurately reflect the competitive nature of the new program. The rational for the emergency request, as described below, has not changed, only the program name has changed. HUD believes that the funding for IHBG Competitive meets the emergency processing criteria of 5 CFR § 1320.13. The appropriations language meets the “unanticipated event” criteria of 5 CFR §1320.13 because this additional funding creates an entirely new competitive grant program to supplement the traditional formula-based block grant program of NAHASDA. Furthermore, the Department believes that the information collection associated with this competitive grant warrants emergency processing because following the regular PRA schedule would impede both the intent of this additional appropriation and HUD’s goal to award funding to Native American communities in an expedited manner. The “Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018” also directs the Department to give priority to projects that will “spur construction and rehabilitation for grantees” and the additional amount would “remain available until September 30, 2022.” For example, construction projects in Indian County can take three to five years from start to completion due to remote locations and complex land issues. Following an expedited emergency processing time frame would maximize the limited period of availability given by Congress for recipients to plan and implement projects as soon as possible.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $973,595

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 11/23/2018

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