HUD will continue to consider streamlining the process and will report on automation feasibility. HUD will also examine ways to reduce the need for in person visits to determine deficiencies.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2011
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2008
623,060
0
765,600
154,667
0
191,400
0
0
0
Information collected ensures newly build homes financed with FHA mortgage insurance are constructed in accordance with acceptable building standards and that deficiencies found in newly constructed and existing dwellings are corrected.
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.