7 CFR 1944-K, Technical and Supervisory Assistance Grants

OMB Control No: 0575-0188	ICR Reference No: 200708-0575-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200410-0575-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/RHS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 7 CFR 1944-K, Technical and Supervisory Assistance Grants
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/31/2008
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 11/19/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2011	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2008
Responses	349	0	684
Time Burden (Hours)	623	0	1,185
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This regulation sets forth the policies and procedures for making grants under Section 525 of the Housing Act of 1949 to provide funds to eligible applicants to conduct programs of technical and supervisory assistance for low-income residents to obtain housing.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 81 - 171 525(a) Name of Law: Housing Act of 1949

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 128	07/05/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 222	11/19/2007
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 7 CFR 1944-K, Technical and Supervisory Assistance Grants AD-1049, AD-1048, AD-1047 Certification Regarding Debarement, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters - Primary Covered Transactions ,   Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (Grants) Alternative 1 - For Grantees Other Than Individuals ,   Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion - Lower Teir Covered Transactions

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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	349	684	0	0	-335	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	623	1,185	0	0	-562	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The number of respondents has decreased due to the reduced program level. The annual allocation for the program is $1 million; therefore, we can only fund approximately 10 grants. As a result, only a small number of organizations apply due to the extreme competition for program funds.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $46,543

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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

Agency Contact: Nica Mathes 202 205-3656

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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: 11/19/2007

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