Humidity Monitoring Survey

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
public comment.doc Supplementary Document	2007-08-22
83I_2528_HMS.DOC Supplementary Document	2007-08-22
Part B.doc Supporting Statement B	2007-08-22
ICR 2528_HMS.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-12-05

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
181761	Humidity Monitoring Survey Other-Monitoring Agreement	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2528-0252	ICR Reference No: 200708-2528-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HUD/PD&R	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Humidity Monitoring Survey
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 12/20/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/22/2007
Terms of Clearance: Going forward, HUD will not assure confidentiality unless authorized by statute. HUD will also update OMB on response rates.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2010	36 Months From Approved
Responses	210	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	420	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of this survey is: (1) Collect moisture load data to support research to better understand the impact of indoor moisture on the durability of homes; (2) Support the development of design criteria, such as ASHRAE Standard 160P, that will minimize durability problems associated with high indoor moisture levels; and (3) Investigate the influence of the interior and exterior conditions on the indoor moisture level of atypical single family home.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 12 USC 1701z1 Name of Law: TITLE 12 Chapter 13 National Housing
  

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:
	72 FR 64	04/04/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 162	08/22/2007
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
Humidity Monitoring Survey

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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	210	0	0	210	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	420	0	0	420	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: Research has shown that indoor relative humidity affects thermal and respiratory comfort. It impacts perception of indoor air quality (IAQ) and the energy consumed for conditioning. High relative humidity also favors growth of dust mites, molds and bugs. In the presence of moisture accumulation in the home, moisture induced damage may occur. However, little to no measured data is available on actual indoor humidity levels in U.S. households. There is a need to develop a more thorough understanding of the impact of the interior environment on the building’s performance. Hourly data for a full year collected via this project is required for input to computer models that are increasingly used to make recommendations for building design in various climates. The proposed field measurements and data monitoring could aid efforts underway by the ASHRAE Standard Committee 160P on “Design Criteria for Preventing Moisture Damage in Buildings” and others to develop moisture modeling tools and related technical standards. The results shall provide data and points of reference that will improve a home’s durability by minimizing durability problems associated with high moisture levels. By effectively designing to control moisture in homes, the subsequent development of moisture related problems (including mold) should largely be addressed.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $17,816

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

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: 08/22/2007

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