The forms included in this collection
are associated with the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program,
as authorized under Title I of the Native American Housing
Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act (NAHASDA) (25
U.S.C. 4101). The IHBG program provides funding to eligible Native
American tribes and tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs) in
the form of formula-based allocations and competitive
awards.
The number of respondents
increased due to two factors: increased number of IHBG recipients
and the inclusion of the IHBG Competitive program The total number
of respondents in the previously approved collection (366) was
based on the actual number of tribes/TDHEs participating in the
program at that time. This information collection bases the number
of respondents on the total number of tribes/TDHEs that are
eligible to participate in the program (592). While this is a
significant adjustment, the updated number is more accurate in that
it represents the total number of potential program recipients,
whether they choose to participate or not. The inclusion of the
IHBG Competitive program in this information collection increased
the number of respondents. ONAP assumes it will receive 500 grant
applications and make 200 awards. Therefore, the number of
respondents submitting an IHP/APR increased from 592 to 792. ONAP
seeks to include this new program in the IHBG information
collection because both programs are authorized by the same
statute, are governed by the same regulations, and share the same
OMB control number.
$1,111,250
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
Uncollected
John Madore 202 402-4000 ext.
2756 john_e._madore@hud.gov
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.