Federal Register #FR-7109-N-13

HUD seeks public comment on continuing the SEMAP certification information collection

HUD is seeking public comment on extending the information collection used to assess Section 8 program management by public housing agencies. - Government buyer: Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing. - Purpose: HUD seeks approval to continue collecting Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) certifications and related information to assess agency management, identify deficiencies, and assign performance ratings. - Submissions: Public housing agencies submit Form HUD-52648 annually, or every two years for small agencies. Agencies may also submit corrective action plans and reports describing how they addressed SEMAP deficiencies. - Scale and burden: HUD estimates 2,004 respondents and 19,928 annual burden hours, with estimated annual respondent costs of $846,940. This is an information collection notice, not a purchase or contract opportunity. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are identified.

Description

HUD is seeking Office of Management and Budget approval to extend the currently approved information collection for the Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) Certification. Public housing agencies submit SEMAP certifications, generally annually or every two years for small agencies, for HUD to assess management capabilities, identify deficiencies, and assign performance ratings. The collection also includes reports documenting correction of deficiencies and corrective action plans for agencies rated troubled. HUD is requesting public comment under the Paperwork Reduction Act; comments are due December 29, 2026.

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