HUD Environmental Review Online System (HEROS)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
30 DayFRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-12-30
IPA Form_2506-0202 2020(OSEC_comments_11192020).docx Supplementary Document	2020-12-09
Final - HEROS Supporting Statement 2506-0202.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-12-09

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
210041	HUD Environmental Review Online System (HEROS) Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2506-0202	ICR Reference No: 202012-2506-006
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201706-2506-003
Agency/Subagency: HUD/CPD	Agency Tracking No:
Title: HUD Environmental Review Online System (HEROS)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/30/2020

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2021
Responses	500	3,932
Time Burden (Hours)	16,425	7,753
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The HUD Environmental Review Online System (HEROS) is designed to help users document compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the related environmental statues, executive orders, and authorities in accordance with the procedures identified in 24 CFR Part 50 and 24 CFR Part 58. HUD Staff and Recipients will use the system to complete their environmental review records and certify compliance with applicable environmental requirements

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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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
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 68911	10/30/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 86576	12/30/2020
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
HUD Environmental Review Online System (HEROS)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	500	3,932	0	-3,432	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	16,425	7,753	0	8,672	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a revision of a currently approved collection. HEROS was first put into production in early 2014, and it has been optional for most users since then. The values in Items 13 and 14 are based on data collected in HEROS during Fiscal Year 2020, which reflects an increased number of reviews compared to the last renewal of this clearance in 2017. The increase reflects the increased popularity of HEROS as more users elect to use HEROS instead of paper formats to prepare their environmental reviews

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $599,513

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.     No

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? No

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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: 12/30/2020

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