HUD Broadband Research Project

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Emergency Justification..pdf Supplementary Document	2009-09-18
Part B.docx Supporting Statement B	2009-09-16
BROADBAND PRA 83-I OMB .docx Supporting Statement A	2009-09-22

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
190550	HUD Broadband Research Project Other-Survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2528-0258	ICR Reference No: 200909-2528-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HUD/PD&R	Agency Tracking No:
Title: HUD Broadband Research Project
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 09/14/2009
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 09/24/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/04/2009
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2010	6 Months From Approved
Responses	7,817	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,563	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This information describes the availability and usage of broadband internet services in HUD-assisted housing and at Neighborhood Networks Centers. The data identifies opportunities for HUD to invest in providing broadband service for residents. The respondents are Public Housing Authorities, Tribes and managers of multi-family and HOME Investment Partnerships Program properties as well as managers of Neighborhood Networks Centers. HUD will survey all PHAs, Indian Tribes and managers of Neighborhood Networks Centers. We will also survey a 500-respondent universe of Multi-Family managers with e-mail addresses available, a 500-respondent universe of Multi-Family managers without e-mail addresses and a 500-respondent universe of HOME managers.

Emergency Justfication: August 18, 2009 Mr. Ross Rutledge OMB Desk Officer Office of Management and Budget New Executive Office Building Washington, DC 20503 Dear Mr. Rutledge: The Department is seeking emergency review of the Paperwork Reduction Act requirements contained in the “HUD Broadband Project” Paperwork Reduction Act Submission. The Notice of Paperwork Submission (copy enclosed) explains the burden of the collection requirements. This is a new information collection. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) invests $7.2 billion in the expansion of access and quality of broadband services in unserved and underserved areas while creating jobs and economic opportunity and requires the development of a National Broadband Plan by February 2010. Given the growing importance of broadband access in a wide range of contexts, HUD needs to immediately develop broadband policies and participate in ARRA’s planning and grant-making process. Unfortunately, the near total lack of data on the availability and usage of broadband internet services in public and assisted housing severely hampers HUD’s ability to do this. Because of this and given the short timeline established by ARRA, HUD seeks to undertake this data collection as soon as possible. These facts drive this emergency request. In compliance with the requirements of 5 CFR 1320.13, by this letter I request that emergency processing be completed within 7 days. Please feel free to contact me or Rebecca Parks if you have any questions regarding this request. Thank you for your consideration and assistance. Sincerely, Raphael W. Bostic, Ph. D. Assistant Secretary Enclosures

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 12 USC 1701z-10a Name of Law: Advanced technologies, methods, and materials for housing construction, rehabilitation, and maintena
   US Code: 12 USC 1701z-2(g) Name of Law: Advanced technologies, methods, and materials for housing construction, rehabilitation, and maintena
   US Code: 12 USC 1701z-1 Name of Law: Advanced technologies, methods, and materials for housing construction, rehabilitation, and maintena
  

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

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 Broadband Research Project

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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	7,817	0	0	7,817	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,563	0	0	1,563	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: HUD needs to develope broadband policies. This information will provide data on the availability and usage of broadband internet services in public and assisted housing.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government:

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)? Yes

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: 09/04/2009

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