7 CFR 1944-I, "Self-Help Technical Assistance Grants"

OMB Control No: 0575-0043	ICR Reference No: 202102-0575-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201810-0575-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/RHS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 7 CFR 1944-I, "Self-Help Technical 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: 05/03/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 12/13/2021
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2027	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2024
Responses	2,306	0	3,475
Time Burden (Hours)	2,380	0	3,177
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This regulation promulgates the policies and procedures for providing technical assistance funds to eligible applicants to finance programs of technical and supervisory assistance for self-help housing.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 90 - 448 523 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:
	86 FR 37737	07/16/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 70430	12/10/2021
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-I - Local/State & Tribal Governments RD 400-1, RD 400-4, AD 1049, AD 1047, SF 424 Equal Opportunity Agreement ,   Assurance Agreement ,   Application for Fedral Assistance ,   Certifiction Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirments ,   Certificaion Regarding Debarrment, Suspension and other Responsibility Matters 7 CFR 1944-I - Nonprofit organization AD 1047, AD 1049 Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters Primary Covered Transactions ,   Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (Grants) Alternative I – For Grantees Other Than Individuals Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan HUD 935-2 Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan Agreement Between Grantee and Families Agreement of compliance with all applicable Federal statutes and regulations Agreement to Establish a Certified Recordkeeping System Amendment to the Self-Help Technical Assistance Grant Agreement Assurances – Nonconstruction Programs SF-424B Assurances – Nonconstruction Programs Authorization from the Board of Directors Budget Information Non-Construction Programs SF-424A Budget Information Non-Construction Programs Conflict-of-interest Disclosure Copy of proposed option or schedule of proposed options Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Environmental Report Establishing Interest Bearing Accounts Evidence of Capacity to Operate a MSH Program Evidence of land availability Evidence of multi-funded status/cost allocation plan Evidence of need and demand Federal Financial Report SF-425 Federal Financial Report Financial statement Generate quarterly SHARES report Grant Agreement Grant Closeout – Final Grantee Evaluation Grantee audit Monthly activities schedule Number of homes/ Factors for awards Organizational Documents Personnel Information Predevelopment grantee closeout: Final accounting of funds Proposed Budget Qualification for Federal assistance Request for Advance or Reimbursement SF-270 Request for Advance or Reimbursement Request for RHS Evaluation Review Resolution authorizing application for a site option loan

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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	2,306	3,475	0	-1,169	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,380	3,177	0	-797	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: With this submission the number of respondents has decreased from 100 to 70. Along with natural inflations, the COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected the MSH program (grant extensions are more prevalent, program participation has waned, and material/operating costs are higher).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $707,648

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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? No

Agency Contact: Andrea Birmingham 202 720-1489

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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: 12/13/2021

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