[Federal Register: February 1, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 20)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
[Docket No. FR-4971-N-03]
Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB;
Technical Suitability of Products Program
AGENCY: Office of the Chief Information Officer, HUD.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described
below has been 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.
HUD is requesting continued approval to require an application for
acceptance of products for use in structures approved for mortgages or
loans insured under the National Housing Act. Under the established
Technical Suitability of Products (TSP) program, manufacturers
(sponsors) of nonstandard housing-related materials, products, or
structural housing systems must apply to HUD for a determination of
technical acceptance. The two major categories of acceptance are: (1)
Structural building systems, subsystems, and components; and (2)
structural and nonstructural materials and products.
DATES: Comments Due Date: March 3, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding
this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB
approval Number (2502-0313) and should be sent to: HUD Desk Officer,
Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building,
Washington, DC 20503; fax: (202) 395-6974.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wayne Eddins, Reports Management
Officer, AYO, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; e-mail Wayne_Eddins@HUD.gov; or
Lillian Deitzer at Lillian_L_Deitzer@HUD.gov or telephone (202) 708-
2374. This is not a toll-free number. Copies of available documents
submitted to OMB may be obtained from Mr. Eddins or Ms Deitzer and at
HUD's Web site at http://www5.hud.gov:63001/po/i/icbts/collectionsearch.cfm
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice informs the public that the
Department of Housing and Urban Development has submitted to OMB a
request for approval of the information collection described below.
This notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and
affecting 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: Technical Suitability of Products Program.
OMB Approval Number: 2502-0313.
Description of the Need for the Information and its Proposed Use:
Under the established Technical Suitability of Products (TSP) program,
manufacturers (sponsors) of nonstandard housing-related materials,
products, or structural housing systems must apply to HUD for a
determination of technical acceptance. The two major categories of
acceptance are: (1) Structural building systems, subsystems, and
components; and (2) structural and nonstructural materials and
products.
Frequency of Submission: On occasion.
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Number of Annual Hours per
respondents responses x response = Burden hours
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Reporting Burden................................ 50 50 .. 44 .. 2,200
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Total Estimated Burden Hours: 2,200.
Status: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
44 U.S.C. 35, as amended.
Dated: January 24, 2005.
Wayne Eddins,
Departmental Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-1751 Filed 1-31-05; 8:45 am]
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