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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued a notice for a 30-day public comment period regarding a proposed information collection for evaluating EnVision Centers. These centers aim to help low-income individuals achieve self-sufficiency by offering combined services in economic empowerment, educational advancement, health and wellness, and character and leadership. HUD plans to gather information through interviews with stakeholders to understand how these centers are selected and developed. HUD encourages the public to provide feedback on the necessity, usefulness, and burden of this information collection.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is asking for public comments on a proposed information collection related to the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Program. HUD wants feedback on whether this information collection is necessary and how it can be improved. The comments will help HUD evaluate the burden on responders and consider improvements like electronic submissions. Comments should be submitted by March 26, 2021, to help HUD manage and report on Native American housing programs.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has published a notice seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to the OCHCO Personnel Security Integrated System for Tracking (PerSIST). This system collects personal information to assist in assessing the suitability and eligibility of individuals for federal employment or contract positions. HUD is requesting feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements to the information collection process, as well as suggestions for minimizing the response burden through technological advancements. The public has until January 27, 2025, to submit their comments.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a 60-day notice seeking public comments on a new information collection initiative called the Supply Chain Risk Management Questionnaire. This is part of HUD's effort to evaluate and enhance its supply chain risk management practices for current and future vendors. The information collection aligns with several executive orders and federal guidelines focused on cybersecurity and supply chain security. HUD is inviting feedback on the necessity, impact, and potential improvements to the proposed information collection.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection as part of the application process for federally assisted housing. This notice allows the public to submit comments on the collection for an additional 30 days. The goal of the collection is to help housing providers contact someone connected to the applicant, like a family member or friend, to assist with any issues during their tenancy. Comments can be made on the necessity and accuracy of the information as well as suggestions to improve or reduce the burden of the collection process.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued an interim final rule to simplify and clarify the regulations related to affirmatively furthering fair housing (AFFH). This rule returns to the older, pre-1994 understanding that requires grantees to make active efforts to promote fair housing but removes detailed planning mandates that were previously enforced. The simplified rule aims to reduce regulatory burdens, allowing local communities more flexibility to address their specific housing needs. Public comments on this rule are invited within 60 days from the effective date.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a change to its Lead Safe Housing Rule, lowering the elevated blood lead level (EBLL) threshold for children under six from 5 to 3.5 micrograms per deciliter. This aligns with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's current guidelines. HUD is requiring compliance with this new standard by July 16, 2025, for most areas, although jurisdictions that already meet these levels have until April 17, 2025. The change aims to better protect children from lead exposure by prompting environmental investigations and potential intervention in HUD-assisted housing.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information related to budget-based rent adjustment requests and appeals, as explained in their notice. This is part of a process to ensure rent increases are reasonable and to provide a way for owners to appeal denied requests. The public has 30 days to comment on this proposal, and they can find more information or submit comments on the reginfo.gov website. HUD is also inviting comments on various aspects of the information collection to improve its effectiveness and reduce the burden on respondents.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has sent a proposed information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This involves a request to extend approval for the "Mortgage Record Change" collection, which helps ensure HUD-approved mortgagees properly report mortgage sales or transfer of servicing responsibilities. The public is invited to comment on various aspects of the collection, such as its necessity, accuracy of burden estimates, and ways to improve its quality and reduce response burdens by February 24, 2021.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is asking for public comments on a plan to collect information through its Multifamily Insurance Benefits Claims Package. HUD needs this data to process insurance claims accurately when a lender with an insured multifamily mortgage defaults. They want feedback on whether collecting this information is necessary, if their time estimates for completing it are correct, and how they could make the process easier. Public comments are open until February 10, 2025.