Proposed Rules. Notice

Agency: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing, HUD
Action: Notice
Citation: FR Doc. 01-7179 · Docket No. FR-4652-N-08

Summary

The proposed information collection requirement described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal.

Dates

Comments Due Date: May 22, 2001.

Supplementary Information

The Department will submit the proposed information collection to OMB for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended). This Notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. This Notice also lists the following information: Title of Proposal: Periodical Estimated for Partial Payment and Related Schedules. OMB Control Number: 2577-0025. Description of the Need for the Information and Proposed Use: Housing Agencies (HAs) are responsible for contract administration for project development. The contractor/subcontractor reports details and summaries on payments, change orders, and schedule of materials stored for the project. The information is used to make sure that the total development cost are kept at the lowest possible cost and consistent with HUD construction requirements. Agency Form Number: HUD-51001, HUD-51002, HUD-51003, HUD-51004. Members of Affected Public: State or Local Government. Estimation of the Total Number of Hours Needed to Prepare the Information Collection Including Number of Respondents, Frequency of Response, and Hours of Response: 10,150 (145 projects × 70) responses; forms are submitted when requesting payments; average 2 hours per response; 20,155 total reporting burden. Status of the Proposed Information Collection: Extension, without change. Authority: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended. Dated: March 16, 2001. Gloria Cousar, Acting General Deputy, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing. BILLING CODE 4210-33-M EN23MR01.006 EN23MR01.007 EN23MR01.008 EN23MR01.009 EN23MR01.010 [FR Doc. 01-7179 Filed 3-22-01; 8:45 am]