OMB approves extension of the currently-approved information collection without change. HUD has failed to clarify the discrepancy between its supporting statement that characterizes changes to the collection of information and its request for approval of a currently approved information collection without change. A request that HUD clarify this matter and revise the supporting statment as appropriate was made on 1/30/97 in a telephone call from Joe Lackey of OMB to Gloria Diggs of HUD. Because of the uncertaintly regarding the nature of HUD's request and the fact that HUD is now currently reviewing this information collection for inclusion in its Information Streamling Plan, OMB is approving an extension without change for a 6 month period. HUD should resubmit its request and fully clarify these matters.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1997
08/31/1997
02/28/1997
2,171,256
0
2,171,256
1,997,556
0
1,997,556
0
0
0
Information is needed to determine tenant eligiblity and to compute tenant annual rents for those tenants occupying HUD-subsidized housing units.
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.