Notice2026-22128
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Energy and Performance Information Center (EPIC)
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Published
October 30, 2026
Issuing agencies
Housing and Urban Development Department
Abstract
HUD is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is requesting comments from all interested parties on the proposed collection of information. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 30 days of public comment.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 209 (Friday, October 30, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68536-68537]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-22128]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
[Docket No. FR-7107-N-26; OMB Control No.: 2577-0274]
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Energy and
Performance Information Center (EPIC)
AGENCY: Office of Policy Development and Research, Chief Data Officer,
HUD.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: HUD is seeking approval from the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is requesting comments
from all interested parties on the proposed collection of information.
The purpose of this notice is to allow for 30 days of public comment.
DATES: Comments due November 30, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding
this proposal. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anna Guido, PRA Compliance Officer,
Paperwork Reduction Act Division (PRAD), Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW, Room 8210, Washington, DC 20410;
email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6636071603141109140d3403021305120f09082705122900000f0503260e130248010910"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="81d1e0f1e4f3f6eef3ead3e4e5f4e2f5e8eeefc0e2f5cee7e7e8e2e4c1e9f4e5afe6eef7">[email protected]</span></a>, ATTN: Anna Guido,
telephone
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(202) 402-5535. This is not a toll-free number. HUD welcomes and is
prepared to receive calls from individuals who are deaf or hard of
hearing, as well as individuals with speech or communication
disabilities. To learn more about how to make an accessible telephone
call, please visit <a href="https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunications-relay-service-trs">https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunications-relay-service-trs</a>. Available documents submitted to
OMB can be found in the docket file on <a href="http://reginfo.gov">reginfo.gov</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice informs the public that HUD is
seeking approval from OMB for the information collection described in
Section A. The Federal Register notice that solicited public comment on
the information collection for a period of 60 days was published on May
15, 2026 at 91 FR 27971.
A. Overview of Information Collection
Title of Information Collection: Energy and Performance Information
Center (EPIC).
OMB Approval Number: 2577-0274.
Type of Request: Revision of currently approved collection.
Form Number: N/A.
Description of the need for the information and proposed use: EPIC
automates the collection of the Capital Fund program Five-Year Plan and
Annual Statement/Budget/Performance and Evaluation (P&E) forms from
grantees. These required forms were previously collected in hard copy
on Forms HUD-50075.1 and HUD-50075.2 under collection OMB control
number 2577-0157. These forms collect data on the eventual and actual
use of awarded Federal funds. Electronic collection enables the
Department to compile and centralize information about the way grantees
use Federal funds. Tracking Federal funds paid through the Public
Housing Capital Fund, the only Federal funding stream dedicated to the
capital needs of the nation's last resort housing option, is crucial to
understanding how the Department can properly and efficiently assist
grantees to meet the Department's goals in maintaining and improving
public housing as a safe, decent, and sustainable housing option for
low-income residents. EPIC also automates the collection of signed
documents required by 24 CFR part 905 to gain access to funds awarded
by HUD. These forms are covered under the Public Housing Capital Fund
Program, OMB control number 2577-0157. Finally, EPIC allows PHAs to
request additional funding sources, such as Operating Funds for Capital
Fund-eligible activities. The EPIC data system is equipped to collect
Physical Needs Assessment data, should this data be required in the
future. EPIC is equipped to collect information about the Energy
Performance Contract process, including energy efficiency improvements.
EPIC is equipped to track development of public housing with Federal
funds and through other means, including mixed-finance development.
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Burden Annual Hourly
Information collection Number of Frequency Responses hours per burden cost per Annual cost
respondents of response per annum response hours response *
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Core Activity............................................. 2,800 1 2,800 1 2,800 $57.47 $160,916.00
5-Yr Plan (including Utility Conservation Measures)....... 2000 1 2,000 2 4,000 57.47 114,940.00
Annual Statement/Budget................................... 2,800 3 8,400 1 8,400 57.47 482,748.00
P&E....................................................... 2,800 0.5 1,400 1 1,400 57.47 80,458.00
Document Management Center (including new digital closeout 2,800 2 5,600 0.5 1,400 57.47 160,916.00
form)....................................................
Additional Capital Resources.............................. 15 1 15 0.5 7.5 57.47 431.03
EPC....................................................... 30 1 30 120 3600 57.47 206,892.00
Public Housing Development................................ 60 1 60 120 7,200 57.47 413,784.00
Mixed Finance Development................................. 60 1 60 0.33 20 57.47 1,137.91
CFP Grant Application Module.............................. 50 1 50 2 100 57.47 5,747.00
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Totals................................................ 13,415 12.5 20,415 248.33 30,327 57.47 1,742,909.93
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B. Solicitation of Public Comment
This notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and
affected parties concerning the collection of information described in
Section A on the following:
(1) 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) The accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information;
(3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(4) Ways to 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.
HUD encourages interested parties to submit comments in response to
these questions.
C. Authority
44 U.S.C. 3507.
Anna Guido,
Department PRA Compliance Officer, Office of Policy Development and
Research, Chief Data Officer.
[FR Doc. 2026-22128 Filed 10-29-26; 8:45 am]
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