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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is inviting public comments on a proposed information collection related to the designation of housing projects. This proposal aims to revise currently approved data gathering processes to better justify why specific housing projects should be labeled for elderly only, disabled only, or both, and to explore the implications this has on housing accessibility. HUD expects the number of public housing agencies using this process to decrease due to changes in public housing approaches. The public has 60 days to comment on whether this information collection is necessary, and how its processes might be improved or made less burdensome.

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 allocating over $186 million in Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds to grantees affected by 2018 disasters. This funding, authorized by the Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act of 2019, is meant for mitigation activities that increase resilience and reduce risks from future disasters in most impacted and distressed areas. Grantees must submit action plans detailing the use of these funds, which must focus on identified risk areas and can be leveraged through partnerships and coordination with other federal programs. HUD will provide technical assistance to smaller grantees to enhance the effectiveness of these mitigation efforts.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is asking for public comments on a proposed information collection concerning the Operating Fund Shortfall Program. This program, which has been active since 2021, aims to help Public Housing Agencies with financial difficulties by providing additional funds and supporting their financial improvement plans. The public can comment on whether this information is necessary and suggest ways to improve its quality and reduce the burden of collection. Interested persons have until May 16, 2025, to submit their comments.

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.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking approval to collect information for a new assessment on improving home safety and quality. This will evaluate coordination between HUD's Lead Hazard Control Program and the Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program. They aim to discover if this collaboration results in cost savings and better health outcomes. HUD invites the public to comment on this proposal, focusing on its necessity, usefulness, and methods to minimize information collection burdens.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is planning to gather information to create tools for Section 3 compliance, specifically aimed at documenting labor hours for Section 3 workers and businesses. This initiative falls under existing regulations and is not mandatory, but serves as a sample process for those without current methods. Comments from the public are invited until March 31, 2025, to discuss the necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve or reduce the effort needed to collect the information. HUD urges feedback to ensure the tools are effective and user-friendly.

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) 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 Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is requesting public comments on a proposed information collection regarding contracting with resident-owned businesses. This notice provides an additional 30 days for public input, with comments due by January 17, 2025. HUD aims to ensure compliance with specific requirements for contracts, including licenses and certifications, for public housing agencies working with resident-owned businesses. The goal is to enhance the quality and clarity of the information collected while minimizing the burden on those responding to the collection.