Rules and Regulations. Notice

Agency: Office of Field Policy and Management, Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Action: Notice
Citation: FR Doc. 2024-12729 · Docket No. FR-7084-N-04

Summary

HUD is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is requesting comment from all interested parties on the proposed collection of information. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment.

Dates

Comments Due Date: August 12, 2024.

Supplementary Information

The Department is submitting 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 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 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 Information Collection: Semi-Annual Labor Standards Enforcement Report—Local Contracting Agencies (HUD Programs). OMB Control Number, if applicable: 2501-0019. Description of the need for the information and proposed use: The Department of Labor (DOL) requires all Federal agencies administering programs subject to Davis-Bacon wage requirements covered by 29 CFR 5.7(b) to submit a semi-annual report of all new covered contracts/projects and all enforcement activities during the six-month reporting period. For HUD to comply, HUD collects data from state and local agencies that administer HUD-assisted programs subject to Davis-Bacon requirements. HUD requires these agencies to complete and submit a Semi-annual Labor Standards Enforcement Report every six months. Respondents and HUD must retain a copy of the Semi-annual Labor Standards Enforcement Report files at least three years. Agency form numbers, if applicable: HUD FORM 4710. Estimation of the total numbers of hours needed to prepare the information collection including number of respondents, frequency of response, and hours of response: Information collection Number of respondents Frequency of response Responses per annum Burden hour per response Annual burden hours Hourly cost per response Annual cost HUD 4710 Semi-Annual Labor Standards Enforcement Report—Local Contracting Agencies (HUD Programs) 4,565 2 9,130 1.0 9,130 $48.69 $444,539.70 HUD 4710 Semi-Annual Labor Standards Enforcement Report—Local Contracting Agencies (HUD Programs) i 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 Total 4,565 2 9,130 1.0 9,130 48.69 444,539.70 Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35, as amended. Christopher D. Taylor, Director, Field Policy and Management. [FR Doc. 2024-12729 Filed 6-10-24; 8:45 am]