This survey is used to collect data on
new manufactured homes. The data are collected from manufactured
home dealers. The principal user, HUD, uses the statistics to
monitor trends in this type of low-cost housing; to formulate
policy, draft legislation, and evaluate programs.
US Code:
42
USC 5401 Name of Law: Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Standards
PL:
Pub.L. 110 - 289 2141 Name of Law: Manufactured Housing
Loan
US Code: 12
USC 1701z-1 Name of Law: Research and demonstrations
The request is a revision of a
currently approved data collection with no changes to the
Manufactured Housing Survey instrument since 2015. The revision is
a reduction in the burden hours per response from .5 hours to .33
hours as a result of the implementation of changes introduced in
the 2014 MHS redesign.
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:
(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;
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.