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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking public comments for an additional 30 days on their proposed information collection related to the Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance Underwriting Program, known as Section 203(k). This program requires lenders to collect information on the scope and cost of repair work funded by these mortgages, and this process is reviewed and approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under control number 2502-0527. HUD is interested in feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and methods of their information collection practices to improve efficiency and reduce the burden on respondents, ensuring they align with the requirements outlined in the Paperwork Reduction Act. Interested parties can submit their comments on the federal website until March 8, 2021.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published a notice seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to the evaluation of the Stepped and Tiered Rent Demonstration. This project involves 10 Public Housing Agencies testing new rent policies aimed at reducing administrative burdens and promoting self-sufficiency. HUD is collecting data and conducting interviews to assess the impact of these policies, with an estimated 84.25 annual burden hours and a total annual cost of $19,973.96. Public comments are invited to assess the necessity, burden, and methods of this information collection.

The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development has officially announced a new order of succession for the Government National Mortgage Association, also known as Ginnie Mae. This new order will determine who takes over if the Ginnie Mae President cannot perform the duties due to absence, disability, or a vacancy. The order lists specific officers who will step in, starting with the Principal Executive Vice President and followed by various Senior Vice Presidents. This announcement replaces the previous order of succession published in 2018.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking comments from the public on its application for the Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) program. This program supports Federally recognized Native American tribes and Alaska Native communities by funding projects that improve housing, living environments, and economic opportunities. HUD provides detailed guidelines for eligible activities and requires applicants to submit specific reports for funding and monitoring. This notice extends the public comment period for an additional 30 days and corrects earlier information that was published.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a revised information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This notice provides the public with an additional 30 days to comment on the Moving to Work (MTW) Form 50900, which involves plans and reports from 39 public housing authorities. The revisions aim to simplify annual submissions, enhance transparency, and better communicate the overall impact of the MTW demonstration. Public comments are invited specifically on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and the potential to reduce the burden of this information collection.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) plans to adopt categorical exclusions (CEs) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture—Farm Service Agency (USDA-FSA) to streamline environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). These adopted CEs cover various agricultural activities, which HUD intends to use for projects like fence repairs or farm storage facility construction. HUD consulted with USDA-FSA to ensure these CEs are appropriate and will not cause significant environmental harm, barring extraordinary circumstances. The adoption will be effective after regulatory amendments or waivers are issued.

On January 6, 2021, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) mistakenly published a notice in the Federal Register stating that $185,730,000 would be allocated for mitigation activities related to disaster recovery. The correct amount is actually $186,781,000. This notice issued on January 15, 2021, serves to correct that error. If anyone has questions regarding this correction, they can contact Aaron Santa Anna at HUD.

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) has sent a proposed information collection requirement to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, as outlined under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This involves the HUD Loan Sale Bidder Qualification Statement, which gathers essential information from potential bidders on HUD Loan Sales. HUD is seeking public feedback on whether this information collection is necessary, its impact on respondents, and any suggestions for improvement. Comments are invited until February 16, 2021, and details on how to submit these are available for interested parties.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a notice seeking public comment on a proposed information collection related to the Older Adult Home Modification Grant Program. This program provides grants for home modifications to help low-income elderly homeowners stay in their homes. HUD is evaluating how these grants are implemented and their impact on recipients. The public can submit comments on whether the information collection is necessary, its burden estimate, and suggestions to enhance its quality or minimize the burden on respondents.