Section 8 Random Digit Dialing Fair Marketing Rent Surveys

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
ICR 2528-0142 Part A supporting statement.docx Supporting Statement A	2011-05-12
ICR 2528-0142 Part B.docx Supporting Statement B	2011-05-12

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
27541	Section 8 Random Digit Dialing Fair Marketing Rent Surveys	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2528-0142	ICR Reference No: 201105-2528-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201006-2528-002
Agency/Subagency: HUD/PD&R	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Section 8 Random Digit Dialing Fair Marketing Rent Surveys
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 07/15/2011
OIRA Conclusion Action: Improperly submitted and continue	Conclusion Date: 05/26/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/25/2011
Terms of Clearance: This request does not qualify as an emergency.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2011	6 Months From Approved	11/30/2011
Responses	15,772	0	15,772
Time Burden (Hours)	662	0	662
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This survey provides HUD with a fast, inexpensive way to estimate Section 8 Fair Market Rents (FMRs) in areas not covered by the American Community Survey annual reports and in areas where FMRs are believed to be incorrect. The Department has used this random digit dialing (RDD) survey methodology for 15 years, as recently improved to offset low response rates. The affected public would be those renters surveyed and Section 8 voucher holders.

Emergency Justfication: These surveys provide HUD with a way to estimate Section 8 Fair Market Rents (FMRs) in areas not covered by the American Community Survey annual reports and in areas where FMRs are believed to be incorrect. The affected public would be those renters random selected to be surveyed and Section 8 voucher holders. The change in this request from what has been approved is to include the use of cell phones, mail surveys and web-based surveys. The burden on the respondent and on those contacted but screened out is to less than in the previous requests because fewer surveys are being conducted. Minor changes have been made to the survey instrument to make it clearer.

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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
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 30183	05/24/2011
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
Section 8 Random Digit Dialing Fair Marketing Rent Surveys

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to: Using Information Technology

Short Statement: The response burden for the current authorization do not include the use of mail and web-based surveys which take approximately half the time of the telephone and cell phone surveys. Part of the additional time for phone surveys is spent clarifying certain questions. We are hopeful that modifications made to the survey instrument could reduce the time spent on clarifications.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $500,000

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]? 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? 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: 05/25/2011

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