Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program

OMB Control No: 2900-0554	ICR Reference No: 201212-2900-014
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201206-2900-003
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: 2900-0554
Title: Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Withdrawn and continue	Conclusion Date: 05/22/2013
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 12/26/2012
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2012	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2013
Responses	1,015	0	1,015
Time Burden (Hours)	14,340	0	14,340
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The data collection is needed to determine which applicants are eligible to receive grants and per diem programs that provide supportive housing/services to assist homeless veterans transition to independent living, to prioritize applicants and assure compliance with VA rules.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 461 502 through 503 Name of Law: Goals for Participation by small business owned and Controlled by Veterans in Procurement Contracts    PL: Pub.L. 106 - 107 1 through 9 Name of Law: Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act of 1999    PL: Pub.L. 107 - 95 2001 through 2066 Name of Law: Homeless Veterans Comprehensive Assistance Act of 2001

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:
	77 FR 127	07/02/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 178	09/13/2012
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 Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program 10-0361-SN, 10-0361-CG, 10-0361-TA, 10-0361-PDO Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program Technical Assistance Application ,   Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program Captial Grant Application ,   Homeless Provider Grant and Per Diem Program - Per Diem Only Application ,   Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program Special Needs Application

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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: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: VHA no longer requires application provisions for the Life Safety Code captial grants form 10-0361-LSC.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $273,858

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]? 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

Agency Contact: Crystal Rennie 202 632-7492 [email protected]

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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: 12/26/2012

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