This information is collected from applicants for a new pilot program seeking innovative proposals for increasing the energy efficiency of Multifamily Housing.
This emergency processing is essential to the immediate implementation of the Energy Innovation Fund  Multifamily Energy Pilot Program, designed to stimulate innovative approaches for increasing the energy efficiency of existing multifamily residential properties that can be replicated by others, which HUD was directed to make under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010 (Pub L. 111-117).
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.