This information collection is a request for the new OMB Control Number 1076-0184 as a replacement for 1076-0084. This information collection is necessary to meet changing regulatory requirements. The rulemaking process was in progress at the same time the renewal of 1076-0084 was progressing, necessitating a new OMB Control Number (1076-0184) to replace the recently updated 1076-0084.
The "program change due to agency discretion" reflected in the ROCIS submission is because this information collection was entered as a "new" information collection because existing the OMB Control Number is currently being renewed. The application form for this information collection has been revised to add two new questions; however, this will not affect the overall estimated hour or cost burden because the questions are applicable in very limited circumstances. The regulatory revision allowing the servicing housing office to consider an application to be valid for four years, rather than one year, reduces the previous hour burden of 8,000 to 2,000, but the additional requirement for an annual update, estimated to take 15 minutes, adds another 2,000 hours annually. Together, there is a net decrease of 4,000 hours from the existing approval. The program change also reflects an increase in non-hour cost burden of $20,000, which accounts for copies. This is an increase because the previous information collection (under 1076-0084), due to an oversight, did not account for the cost of copies.
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.
Annual Update to Application