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OMB Control No:
2528-0351
ICR Reference No:
202404-2528-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency:
HUD/PD&R
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Evaluation of the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program
Type of Information Collection:
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
05/14/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
04/10/2024
Terms of Clearance:
Prior to the end of 2024, HUD will reconsolidate all GRRP benchmarking activities into a new, separate OMB control number and conduct non-substantive changes to remove benchmarking information collection activities from the current set of OMB Control numbers which include them.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
05/31/2027
36 Months From Approved
Responses
5,167
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
2,435
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R), at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is proposing the collection of information to support an evaluation of the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP). GRRP is a newly funded program through Section 30002 of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 titled “Improving Energy Efficiency or Water Efficiency or Climate Resilience of Affordable Housing.” $60 million is appropriated to HUD for “information technology, research and evaluation, and administering and overseeing the implementation” (P.L. 117-169; see full statutory text in Appendix H). In addition, $42.5 million is appropriated to HUD for “energy and water benchmarking of properties eligible to receive grants or loans under this section, regardless of whether they actually received such grants or loans, along with associated data analysis and evaluation at the property and portfolio level, and the development of information technology systems necessary for the collection, evaluation, and analysis of such data” (P.L. 117-169). Eligible properties include all properties under HUD-assisted programs Section 202, Section 811, Section 236, and project-based Section 8. Key research questions to be addressed in the evaluation include: 1. Do property owners want the resources (loans and grants) that are offered through GRRP? Are the funds addressing the right needs? What flexibilities are needed? 2. How can HUD balance reaching owners with properties most in need of upgrading, who may not have the capacity to leverage the funds offered through GRRP, with achieving the energy, carbon, and resilience goals of the program? 3. Once awarded, what challenges do owners face in developing their scope of work, engaging with residents, and completing benchmarking and other program requirements? 4. How did procurement and construction go for GRRP compared to past rehabilitations? How are investments and installed equipment being maintained? 5. How satisfied are owners with the outcomes? 6. Have the intended improvements in energy efficiency been achieved, and at what relationship of benefit to cost? 7. Have the intended improvements in resilience been achieved, and at what relationship of benefit to cost? 8. What information beyond raw energy and water usage data is needed to understand consumption and efficiency trends in HUD-assisted multifamily properties? The Evaluation of Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP Evaluation) will be implemented in phases. Under Phase 1, HUD plans to collect survey and interview data related to the application process, the scoping and design phase of GRRP, and the post-construction period. In addition, benchmarking data for energy and water usage will be collected using a survey. Phase 1 data collection will help address research questions 1-5, and 8 (above). Data collection to address research questions 6-7 (above) will come in the later phase to be accompanied by a separate PRA clearance. Phase 1 data collection is planned to start in March 2024 for benchmarking and June 2024 for the other components. Phase 2 data collection is planned to start no earlier than summer 2026.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
12 USC 1701z-1
Name of Law: Research and Demonstrations
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
88 FR 80740
11/20/2023
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
89 FR 24849
04/09/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
8
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Energy Efficiency Survey
GRRP Application Consent Form and Interview
GRRP Application Consent Form and Survey
GRRP Post-Construction Consent Form and Interview
GRRP Post-Construction Consent Form and Survey
GRRP Scoping and Design Consent Form and Interview
GRRP Scoping and Design Consent Form and Survey
Outreach Materials
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
5,167
0
0
5,167
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
2,435
0
0
2,435
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The Evaluation of Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP Evaluation) will be implemented in phases. Under Phase 1, HUD plans to collect survey and interview data related to the application process, the scoping and design phase of GRRP, and the post-construction period. In addition, benchmarking data for energy and water usage will be collected using a survey. Phase 1 data collection will help address research questions 1-5, and 8 (above). Data collection to address research questions 6-7 (above) will come in the later phase to be accompanied by a separate PRA clearance. Phase 1 data collection is planned to start in March 2024 for benchmarking and June 2024 for the other components. Phase 2 data collection is planned to start no earlier than summer 2026. 1) GRRP Application Survey and Interview (with Consent Forms): The application-related survey and interview will provide data necessary to assess the success of the application process, which is influenced by property owners’ perceptions on the design of the application and the program. Consent forms are embedded. 2) GRRP Scoping and Design Survey and Interview (with Consent Forms): The survey and interview related to the scoping and design phase of GRRP will provide data necessary to evaluate the process of implementing the program, including what went well and what barriers were encountered. It will cover issues related to activities such as developing the transaction plan and closing package and designing the retrofit. Consent forms are embedded. 3) GRRP Post-Construction Survey and Interview (with Consent Forms): The post-construction survey and interview will provide data necessary to evaluate how well the program worked in terms of the perceived costs and benefits to property owners, including questions related to construction, such as whether property owners encountered barriers with construction. Consent forms are embedded. 4) Energy Efficiency Survey (Benchmarking): The benchmarking energy efficiency survey will capture data from HUD-assisted property owners on factors affecting energy and water usage, which will support the GRRP evaluation. This ICR is separate from the current GRRP data collection associated with the existing OMB approval (2502-0624), which focused solely on application forms and information collection needed for property owners to apply for awards.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$2,500,000
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
Yes
Part B of Supporting Statement
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
No
Agency Contact:
Margaret Courtney 999 999-9999 margaret.m.courtney@hud.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date:
04/10/2024
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