[December 9, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 236)]
[Unified Agenda]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
24 CFR Subtitles A and B
[Docket No. FR-4756-N-02]
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
AGENCY: Department of Housing and Urban Development.
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with section 4(b) of Executive Order 12866,
``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' as amended, HUD is publishing its
agenda of regulations already issued or that are expected to be issued
over the next several months. The agenda also includes rules currently
in effect that are under review, and describes those regulations that
may affect small entities as required by section 602 of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act. The purpose of publication of the agenda is to
encourage more effective public participation in the regulatory process
by providing the public with early information about pending regulatory
activities.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aaron Santa Anna, Assistant General
Counsel for Regulations, Office of General Counsel, Department of
Housing and Urban Development, Room 10276, 451 Seventh Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20410, (202) 708-3055. (This is not a toll-free number.)
A telecommunications device for hearing- and speech-impaired
individuals (TTY) is available at 1-800-877-8339 (Federal Information
Relay Service).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review'' (58
FR 51735), as amended by Executive Order 13258 (67 FR 9385),
requires each agency to publish semiannually an agenda of (1)
regulations that the agency has issued or expects to issue, and (2)
rules currently in effect that are under agency review. The
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612) requires each agency
to publish semiannually a regulatory agenda of rules expected to be
proposed or promulgated that are likely to have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of ``small entities,''
meaning small businesses, small organizations, or small
governmental jurisdictions.
Executive Order 12866, as amended, and the Regulatory
Flexibility Act each permits incorporation of the agenda required
by these two authorities with any other prescribed agenda.
Therefore, the agenda set out below combines the information
required by Executive Order 12866, as amended, and the Regulatory
Flexibility Act. In addition, the agenda contains certain
information not required by either the Executive Order or by the
Regulatory Flexibility Act which the Department considers useful,
both better to inform the public and to enhance the Department's
own inventory control over its body of regulations.
Section 610(c) of the Regulatory Flexibility Act requires each
agency to publish annually a list of the rules that have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities, and that are to be reviewed in accordance with the
requirements of section 610 during the succeeding 12 months.
Existing regulations that HUD proposes to amend by rules described
and published in this agenda are reviewed in accordance with the
principles of section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The
purpose of the review is to determine whether the rule should be
continued without change, amended, or rescinded. Proposed changes
to existing regulations provide the opportunity for the Department
to conduct a section 610 review.
The Department also is subject to certain rulemaking
requirements set forth in the Department of Housing and Urban
Development Act (42 U.S.C. 3531 et seq.). Section 7(o) of the
Department of Housing and Urban Development Act (42 U.S.C. 3535(o))
requires that the Secretary transmit to the congressional
committees having jurisdictional oversight of HUD (the Senate
Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs and the House
Committee on Banking and Financial Services) a semiannual agenda of
all rules or regulations which are under development or review by
the Department. A rule appearing on the agenda cannot be published
for comment before or during the first 15 calendar days after
transmittal of the agenda. Section 7(o) provides that if, within
that period, either committee notifies the Secretary that it
intends to review any rule or regulation which appears on the
agenda, the Secretary must submit to both committees a copy of the
rule or regulation, in the form it is intended to be proposed, at
least 15 calendar days before it is published for comment. The
semiannual agenda published today is the agenda transmitted to the
committees in compliance with this requirement.
HUD has attempted to list in this agenda all regulations and
regulatory reviews pending at the time of publication, except for
minor and routine or repetitive actions, but some may have been
inadvertently omitted, or may have arisen too late to be included
in the published agenda. There is no legal significance to the
omission of an item from the agenda. Also, where dates are provided
for the next rulemaking actions, the dates are estimates and are
not commitments to act on or by the date shown.
In some cases, HUD has withdrawn rules that were placed on
previous agendas and for which there has been no publication
activity. Withdrawal of a rule does not necessarily mean that HUD
will not proceed with the rulemaking. Withdrawal allows HUD to
further assess the subject matter and determine whether rulemaking
for this subject matter is appropriate. Following this review, the
Department may determine that certain rules listed as withdrawn
under this agenda are appropriate. If that determination is made,
the rules will be included in a succeeding semiannual agenda.
In addition, for a few rules that have been published as
proposed or interim rules, and therefore require further
rulemaking, HUD has identified the timing of the next action stage
as ``undetermined.'' These are rules that are still under review by
HUD for which a determination of the next action stage and timing
of the next action stage has not yet been made.
The format of the agenda remains unchanged from previous
years. HUD's agenda items are divided first by program office.
Within each program office, the agenda items are divided into five
groups: (i) pre-rulemaking actions; (ii) publication or other
implementations of notices of proposed rulemaking; (iii)
publications or other implementations of final rules; (iv) long-
term rules; and (v) completed actions. Within each grouping, rules
are listed in chronological order by the part number of the CFR
affected. Where a rule affects
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multiple parts of the CFR, the rule is listed by the first affected
part number.
For this edition of the Department's regulatory agenda, the
most important significant regulatory actions are included in The
Regulatory Plan, which appears in part II of this issue of the
Federal Register. The Regulatory Plan entries are listed in the
table of contents below and are denoted by a bracketed bold
reference, which directs the reader to the appropriate sequence
number in part II.
Since the purpose of publication of the agenda is to encourage
more effective public participation in the regulatory process by
providing the public with early information about the Department's
future regulatory actions, HUD invites all interested members of
the public to comment on the rules listed in the agenda.
Dated: September 12, 2002.
Alphonso Jackson,
Deputy Secretary.
Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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1126 24 CFR 5.603 Exclusion of Veterans' Disability Compensation for Service-Connected 2501-AC86
Disability From Income (FR-4746)....................................................
1127 24 CFR 8 Nondiscrimination Based on Disability; Multifamily Homeownership Projects 2501-AC87
(FR-4776)...........................................................................
1128 24 CFR 25 Inflation Adjustment of Civil Money Penalty Amounts (FR-4787)............. 2501-AC91
1129 24 CFR 203 Treble Damages for Failure To Engage in Loss Mitigation (FR-4553)........ 2501-AC66
1130 24 CFR 81 The Secretary of HUD's Regulation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (FR-4790) 2501-AC92
(Reg Plan Seq No. 66)...............................................................
1131 24 CFR 92 Participation in HUD Programs by Faith-Based Organizations; Providing for 2501-AC89
Equal Treatment for All HUD Program Participants (FR-4782) (Reg Plan Seq No. 65)....
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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1132 24 CFR 1 Rule To Conform Regulatory Definitions; Civil Rights Restoration Act (FR- 2501-AC70
4587)...............................................................................
1133 24 CFR 5 Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF); Conforming Changes to Annual 2501-AC77
Income Requirements for HUD's Public Housing and Section 8 Assistance Programs (FR-
4635)...............................................................................
1134 24 CFR 24 Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and 2501-AC81
Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (FR-4692).......................
1135 24 CFR 58 Environmental Review Procedures for Entities Assuming HUD's Environmental 2501-AC83
Responsibilities (FR-4523)..........................................................
1136 24 CFR 888 Fair Market Rents Programs: Increased Fair Market Rents for Certain Areas 2501-AC75
and Higher Payment Standards (FR-4606)..............................................
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Office of the Secretary--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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1137 24 CFR 5 Electronic Document Retention and Consumer Disclosure Requirements in HUD- 2501-AC79
Related Transactions (FR-4686)......................................................
1138 24 CFR 28 Adjustment of HUD's Civil Money Penalties Pursuant to the Federal Civil 2501-AC67
Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990 (FR-4555)................................
1139 24 CFR 40 Accessibility Standards for Design, Construction and Alteration of Certain 2501-AC47
Facilities Financed With Public Funds (FR-4317).....................................
1140 24 CFR 42 Prohibition Against Lump-Sum Relocation Assistance Payments, and Exclusion 2501-AC88
of Aliens Not Legally Present From Eligibility for Relocation Payments (FR-4773)....
1141 24 CFR 81 The Secretary of HUD's Regulation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac; 2501-AC76
Prohibiting the Purchase of Certain Loans With High Costs and/or Predatory Features
(FR-4614)...........................................................................
1142 24 CFR 84 Adoption of Revisions to OMB Circular A-110 (FR-4573)..................... 2501-AC68
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Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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1143 24 CFR 5 Uniform Financial Reporting Standards for HUD Housing Programs, Additional 2501-AC80
Entity Filing Requirements (FR-4681)................................................
1144 24 CFR 15 Testimony of HUD Employees in Legal Proceedings (FR-4783)................. 2501-AC90
1145 24 CFR 17 Administrative Wage Garnishment (FR-4711)................................. 2501-AC85
1146 24 CFR 92 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (FR-4111)............................ 2501-AC30
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Office of Housing--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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1147 24 CFR 25 Single Family Mortgage; Lender Compliance and Accountability (FR-4761).... 2502-AH87
1148 24 CFR 200.54(b) Distribution of Tax Credit Proceeds (FR-4792)...................... 2502-AH91
1149 24 CFR 202 Revisions to FHA Credit Watch/Termination Initiative (FR-4625)........... 2502-AH60
1150 24 CFR 202.5 Establishment of Loan Originator Registry and Establishment of 2502-AH88
Servicing Approval Agreements (FR-4764).............................................
1151 24 CFR 202.2 Duties and Responsibilities of Loan Correspondents and Sponsors (FR- 2502-AH90
4762)...............................................................................
1152 24 CFR 203.18 Limitation of FHA-Insured Loans to Nonprofit Agencies (FR-4702)....... 2502-AH71
1153 24 CFR 203.60 FHA Inspector Roster (FR-4720)........................................ 2502-AH76
1154 24 CFR 203 Lender Accountability for Appraisals (FR-4722)........................... 2502-AH78
1155 24 CFR 203.50 Up-Front Mortgage Insurance Premiums for Loans Insured Under 24 CFR 2502-AH82
203(k) and 234(c) of the National Housing Act (FR-4749).............................
1156 24 CFR 203.49 Eligibility of Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs) (FR-4745)............. 2502-AH84
1157 24 CFR 203.43 (b)(1) Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM); Cooperative Housing 2502-AH89
Developments (FR-4777)..............................................................
1158 24 CFR 203 Eligibility of Mortgages on Hawaiian Homelands Insured Under Section 247 2502-AH92
(FR-4779)...........................................................................
1159 24 CFR 200.208 FHA Appraiser Watch Initiative (FR-4744) (Reg Plan Seq No. 68)....... 2502-AH81
1160 24 CFR 236 Section 236 Excess Rental Charges (FR-4689).............................. 2502-AH68
1161 24 CFR 291 Disposition of HUD-Owned Single Family Assets in Asset Control Areas (FR- 2502-AH40
4471) (Reg Plan Seq No. 67).........................................................
1162 24 CFR 291, Subpart F Disposition of HUD-Acquired Single Family Property; Officer/ 2502-AH72
Teacher Next Door Sales Programs (FR-4712)..........................................
1163 24 CFR 880 Distributions to Nonprofit Owners of Certain HUD-Assisted Multifamily 2502-AH52
Rental Projects (FR-4602)...........................................................
1164 24 CFR 891 Mixed Finance Development for Supportive Housing for the Elderly or 2502-AH83
Persons With Disabilities and Other Changes to 24 CFR Part 891 (FR-4725)............
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Office of Housing--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
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1165 24 CFR 200 Appraiser Qualifications for Placement on FHA Single Family Appraiser 2502-AH59
Roster (FR-4620) (Reg Plan Seq No. 69)..............................................
1166 24 CFR 200 Section 223f Supplemental Cost Certification (FR-4793)................... 2502-AH93
1167 24 CFR 203 Prohibition of Property Flipping in HUD's Single Family Mortgage 2502-AH57
Insurance Programs (FR-4615)........................................................
1168 24 CFR 203 Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premiums: Remittance Requirements (FR-4690)... 2502-AH67
1169 24 CFR 203 Amendments to the Section 203(k) Rehabilitation Loan Insurance Program 2502-AH73
(FR-4701)...........................................................................
1170 24 CFR 206 Insurance for Mortgages To Refinance Existing HECMs (FR-4667)............ 2502-AH63
1171 24 CFR 207 Mortgage Insurance Premiums in Multifamily Housing Programs (FR-4679).... 2502-AH64
1172 24 CFR 234 FHA Approval of Condominium Developments Located in the Commonwealth of 2502-AH80
Puerto Rico for Mortgage Insurance Under the Section 234(c) Program (FR-4713).......
1173 24 CFR 245 Tenant Participation in State-Financed, HUD-Assisted Housing Developments 2502-AH55
(FR-4611)...........................................................................
1174 24 CFR 401 Authority To Waive Regulations Under Part 401 (FR-4791).................. 2502-AH94
1175 24 CFR 402 Renewal of Expiring Section 8 Project-Based Assistance Contract (FR-4551) 2502-AH47
1176 24 CFR 3280 Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (FR-4376)........... 2502-AH23
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1177 24 CFR 3500 et seq RESPA--Improving the Process for Obtaining Mortgages (FR-4727) 2502-AH85
(Reg Plan Seq No. 70)...............................................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Office of Housing--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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1178 24 CFR Ch II Sale of Unoccupied and Substandard HUD-Held Housing to Local 2502-AH61
Governments and Community Development Organizations (FR-4658).......................
1179 24 CFR 242 Mortgage Insurance for the Refinancing of Existing Debt of Existing 2502-AH58
Hospitals (FR-4618).................................................................
1180 24 CFR 401 Release of Information to Tenants and Other Parties Pursuant to MAHRA (FR- 2502-AH45
4531)...............................................................................
1181 24 CFR 401 Mark-to-Market Program Amendments (FR-4751).............................. 2502-AH86
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Office of Housing--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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1182 24 CFR 203 Nonprofit Organization Participation in Certain FHA Single-Family 2502-AH49
Activities; Placement and Removal Procedures (FR-4585)..............................
1183 24 CFR 203 Single-Family Mortgage Insurance; Section 203(k) Consultant Placement and 2502-AH51
Removal Procedures (FR-4592)........................................................
1184 24 CFR 3280 Implementation of Manufactured Housing Improvement Act of 2000 (FR-4665) 2502-AH62
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Office of Housing--Discontinued Entries
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Regulation
Identification Title Date Comments
Number
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2502-AG87 24 CFR 200 Delegation of Insuring Authority to Direct Endorsement Mortgagees (FR-4169) 09/04/2002 Withdrawn
2502-AH36 24 CFR 891 Supportive Housing for the Elderly and Persons With Disabilities; Duration of 08/28/2002 Withdrawn
Capital Advance (FR-4466)
2502-AH70 24 CFR 203 Prohibition of Predatory Lending Practices: Limit on FHA Single-Family Loan 08/29/2002 Withdrawn
Fees (FR-4700)
2502-AH75 24 CFR 207, 255 Agreements for Using FHA's Total Mortgage Scorecard (FR-4717) 09/04/2002 Withdrawn
2502-AH77 24 CFR 880 Special Rent Adjustments (FR-4721) 09/16/2002 Withdrawn
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Office of Community Planning and Development--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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1185 24 CFR 570 CDBG Brownfields/Slum/Blight (FR-4699)................................... 2506-AC12
1186 24 CFR 574 Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) (FR-4708)............ 2506-AC11
1187 24 CFR 583 Supportive Housing Program (FR-4616)..................................... 2506-AC07
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Office of Community Planning and Development--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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1188 24 CFR 570 CDBG Program for States; Community Revitalization Strategy Requirements 2506-AB83
and Miscellaneous Technical Amendments (FR-4081)....................................
1189 24 CFR 570 Prohibition on Use of CDBG Assistance for Job-Pirating Activities (FR- 2506-AC04
4556)...............................................................................
1190 24 CFR 583 Supportive Housing Program -- Increasing Operating Cost Percentage (FR- 2506-AC05
4576)...............................................................................
1191 24 CFR 598 Designation of Renewal Communities and Third Round Empowerment Zones (FR- 2506-AC09
4663)...............................................................................
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Office of Community Planning and Development--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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1192 24 CFR 570 Community Development Block Grant-Assisted Demolition of HUD-Owned 2506-AC10
Housing Units (FR-4698).............................................................
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Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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1193 24 CFR 100 Fair Housing Act Regulation; Conforming Amendment; Update To Reflect 2529-AA88
Current Edition of American National Standards Institute (ANSI) (FR-4554)...........
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Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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1194 24 CFR 100 Fair Housing Act Regulations Amendments: Standards Governing Sexual 2529-AA89
Harassment (FR-4597)................................................................
1195 24 CFR 115 Certification and Funding of State and Local Fair Housing Enforcement 2529-AA90
Agencies (FR-4748)..................................................................
1196 24 CFR 135 Economic Opportunities for Low- and Very-Low-Income Persons (FR-2898).... 2529-AA49
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Office of Administration--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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1197 48 CFR 2401 HUD Acquisition Regulation (FR-4705).................................... 2535-AA26
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Office of the Inspector General--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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1198 24 CFR 2004 Office of Inspector General Subpoenas and Production in Response to 2508-AA13
Subpoenas or Demands of Courts or Other Authorities (FR-4742).......................
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Office of the Inspector General--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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1199 24 CFR 2002 Implementation of the Freedom of Information Act (FR-4716).............. 2508-AA12
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Office of Public and Indian Housing--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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1200 24 CFR 902 Changes to the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS)(FR-4707) (Reg Plan 2577-AC32
Seq No. 72).........................................................................
1201 24 CFR 903 Streamlining and Deregulation of Public Housing Agency Plans (FR-4788) 2577-AC40
(Reg Plan Seq No. 73)...............................................................
1202 24 CFR 905 Public Housing Capital Fund Program (FR-4507)............................ 2577-AC16
1203 24 CFR 941 Mixed-Finance Public Housing Development (FR-4499)....................... 2577-AC09
1204 24 CFR 945 Designated Housing (FR-4755)............................................. 2577-AC36
1205 24 CFR 960.204 Denial of Admission and Termination of Tenancy of Fugitive Felons (FR- 2577-AC38
4758)...............................................................................
1206 24 CFR 964 Resident Participation in Public and Section 8 Housing (FR-4657)......... 2577-AC26
1207 24 CFR 970 Public Housing Program -- Demolition or Disposition of Public Housing 2577-AC20
Projects (FR-4598)..................................................................
1208 24 CFR 972 Conversion of Developments From Public Housing Stock; Methodology for 2577-AC33
Comparing Costs of Public Housing and Tenant-Based Assistance (FR-4718).............
1209 24 CFR 983 Project-Based Voucher Program (FR-4636) (Reg Plan Seq No. 71)............ 2577-AC25
1210 24 CFR 1000 Implementation of Statutory Revisions to NAHASDA (FR-4750).............. 2577-AC37
1211 24 CFR 1000 NAHASDA Housing Assistance for Native Hawaiians (FR-4668)............... 2577-AC27
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Office of Public and Indian Housing--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
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1212 24 CFR 902 Deregulation for Small Public Housing Agencies (FR-4753) (Reg Plan Seq 2577-AC34
No. 74).............................................................................
1213 24 CFR 906 Public Housing Homeownership Programs (FR-4504).......................... 2577-AC15
1214 24 CFR 941 Public Housing Development Total Development Cost (TDC) (FR-4489)........ 2577-AC05
1215 24 CFR 972 Required Conversion of Development From Public Housing Stock (FR-4475)... 2577-AC01
1216 24 CFR 972 Voluntary Conversion of Developments From Public Housing Stock (FR-4476). 2577-AC02
1217 24 CFR 982 Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program; Expansion of Payment Standards 2577-AC18
Protection (FR-4586)................................................................
1218 24 CFR 982 Section 8 Homeownership Program; Pilot Program for Homeownership 2577-AC24
Assistance for Disabled Families (FR-4661)..........................................
1219 24 CFR 982 Section 8 Homeownership Program: Downpayment Assistance Grants and 2577-AC28
Streamlining Amendments (FR-4670)...................................................
1220 24 CFR 982 Housing Choice Voucher Program Homeownership Option: Eligibility of PHA 2577-AC39
Owned or Controlled Units (FR-4759).................................................
1221 24 CFR 985 Revisions to SEMAP Lease-Up Indicator (FR-4604).......................... 2577-AC21
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Office of Public and Indian Housing--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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1222 24 CFR 990 Operating Fund Allocation Formula (FR-4425).............................. 2577-AB88
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Office of Public and Indian Housing--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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1223 24 CFR 5 Implementation of Public Law 106-504: Eligibility of Citizens of the Freely 2577-AC35
Associated States for Federally Assisted Housing (FR-4754)..........................
1224 24 CFR 903 Public Housing Agency Plans: Deconcentration--Amendment to Established 2577-AC31
Income Range Definition (FR-4677)...................................................
1225 24 CFR 982 Exception Payment Standard To Offset Increase in Utility Costs In the 2577-AC29
Housing Choice Voucher Program (FR-4672)............................................
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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Proposed Rule Stage
Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)
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1126. EXCLUSION OF VETERANS' DISABILITY COMPENSATION FOR SERVICE-
CONNECTED DISABILITY FROM INCOME (FR-4746)
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437a (b)(4)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 5.603; 24 CFR 5.609; 24 CFR 92.203; 24 CFR 583.315
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would exclude service-related veterans' disability
payment from the calculation of income for eligibility and tenant rent
purposes in HUD-assisted housing programs.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/02
Final Action 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Patricia Arnaudo, Senior Housing Program Manager,
Office of Public and Assisted Housing Delivery, Department of Housing
and Urban Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing, 451 7th
Street SW., Washington, DC 20410
Phone: 202 708-0744
RIN: 2501-AC86
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1127. [bull] NONDISCRIMINATION BASED ON DISABILITY; MULTIFAMILY
HOMEOWNERSHIP PROJECTS (FR-4776)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 29 USC 794; 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 5309
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 8
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule clarifies the applicability of HUD's accessibility
requirements (nondiscrimination based on disability) to multifamily
homeownership projects receiving financial assistance from HUD. In
addition, this rule conforms this part to statutory changes by
replacing the term ``handicap'' with ``disability'' and by removing
obsolete references.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Cheryl Kent, Special Advisor for Disabiliy Policy,
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Fair Housing and
Equal Opportunity
Phone: 202 708-1734
RIN: 2501-AC87
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1128. [bull] INFLATION ADJUSTMENT OF CIVIL MONEY PENALTY AMOUNTS (FR-
4787)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1708(c), 1708(d), 1709(s), 1735(f)-14; 42 USC
3535(d); 28 USC 1264; 31 USC 3801
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 25; 24 CFR 28; 24 CFR 30
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule makes several changes with respect to the
Department's civil money penalty regulations. Specifically, this rule
makes inflation adjustments to the civil money penalties imposed by the
Deaprtment.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Phillip A. Murray, Director, Office of Lender
Activities and Program Compliance, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-1515
RIN: 2501-AC91
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1129. TREBLE DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO ENGAGE IN LOSS MITIGATION (FR-4553)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1715u; 12 USC 1735f-14; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203; 24 CFR 30
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would implement sections 601(f), (g), and (h) of
the fiscal year 1999 HUD Appropriations Act (Pub. L. 105-276, approved
October 21, 1998). These sections amend the National Housing Act, which
establishes the basic framework for HUD's single family mortgage
insurance programs. Specifically, section 601(f) amends section 230 of
the National Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 1715u) (entitled Authority to
Assist Mortgagors in Default) to provide that, upon default of an
insured single family mortgage, lenders must engage in loss mitigation
activities for the purpose of providing an alternative to foreclosure.
Further, sections 601(g) and (h) amend section 536 of the National
Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1735f-14) (entitled Civil Money Penalties
Against Mortgagees, Lenders, and Other Participants in FHA Programs) to
provide for the imposition of treble civil money penalties on lenders
that fail to engage in loss mitigation activities, as required under
amended section 230.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 12/06/00 65 FR 76520
ANPRM Comment Period End 02/05/01
NPRM 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Michael Reyes, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary
for Single Family Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Office of the Secretary
Phone: 405 553-7576
RIN: 2501-AC66
_______________________________________________________________________
1130. [bull] THE SECRETARY OF HUD'S REGULATION OF FANNIE MAE AND FREDDIE
MAC (FR-4790)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 66 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 2501-AC92
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_______________________________________________________________________
1131. [bull] PARTICIPATION IN HUD PROGRAMS BY FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR EQUAL TREATMENT FOR ALL HUD PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS (FR-4782)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 65 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 2501-AC89
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Final Rule Stage
Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)
_______________________________________________________________________
1132. RULE TO CONFORM REGULATORY DEFINITIONS; CIVIL RIGHTS RESTORATION
ACT (FR-4587)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2000d-1; 42 USC 2000d-7; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 1; 24 CFR 8; 24 CFR 146
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972 (Section 504), and the Age
Discrimination Act of 1975 (Age Discrimination Act) prohibit
discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin,
disability, and age in programs or activities that receive Federal
financial assistance. In 1988, the Civil Rights Restoration Act (CRRA)
added definitions of ``program or activity'' and ``program'' to Title
VI, and it added a definition of ``program or activity'' to Section 504
and the Age Discrimination Act. The promulgation of this rule
incorporates the CRRA's definition of ``program or activity'' and
``program'' into title VI, section 504, and Age Discrimination Act
regulations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 12/00/02
Final Action Effective 01/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Elizabeth Frank, Deputy Director, Office of
Enforcement, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the
Secretary, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
Phone: 202 708-0836
RIN: 2501-AC70
_______________________________________________________________________
1133. TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF); CONFORMING CHANGES
TO ANNUAL INCOME REQUIREMENTS FOR HUD'S PUBLIC HOUSING AND SECTION 8
ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (FR-4635)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437a; 42 USC 1437c; 42 USC 1437d; 42 USC
1437f; 42 USC 1437n; 42 USC 3535(d); ...
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 5
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule updates and clarifies HUD's annual income
requirements for its public housing and Section 8 assistance programs.
Specifically, this rule clarifies that annual income includes payments
under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, but
only to the extent such payments qualify as ``assistance'' under the
TANF program regulations issued by the Department of Health and Human
Services and are not otherwise excluded under HUD's regulation. The
clarifications will make the annual income requirements easier to
understand for both program participants and public housing agencies.
These changes will also ensure greater conformity between HUD's annual
income requirements and the TANF program regulations. The final rule
follows publication of an April 20, 2001 proposed rule, and takes into
consideration the public comments received on the proposed rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/20/01 66 FR 20368
NPRM Comment Period End 06/19/01
Final Action 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Patricia Arnaudo, Senior Housing Program Manager,
Office of Public and Assisted Housing Delivery, Department of Housing
and Urban Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing, 451 7th
Street SW., Washington, DC 20410
Phone: 202 708-0744
RIN: 2501-AC77
_______________________________________________________________________
1134. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) AND
GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (FR-4692)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 21; 24 CFR 24
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will make substantive changes and amendments to the
Governmentwide nonprocurement common rule for debarment and suspension
and the Governmentwide rule implementing the Drug Free Workplace Act of
1988. This rule is part of a common rule on debarment and suspension
that would limit the mandatory lower tier application of an exclusion
to the first procurement level under a nonprocurement covered
transaction. Also, the common rule on debarment and suspension would
set the dollar threshold on prohibited lower-tier
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procurement transactions with excluded persons at $25,000.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/22/02 67 FR 48006
NPRM Comment Period End 09/20/02
Final Action 01/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Dane Narode, Deputy Chief Counsel for Administrative
Proceedings, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Enforcement
Center
Phone: 202 708-2350
RIN: 2501-AC81
_______________________________________________________________________
1135. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD'S
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES (FR-4523)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1707 note; 25 USC 4115; 42 USC 1437o(i)(1); 42
USC 1437o(i)(2); 42 USC 1437x; 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 3547; 42 USC
4332; 42 USC 4852; 42 USC 5304 (g); 42 USC 11402; 42 USC 12588; ...
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 58; 24 CFR 574; 24 CFR 582; 24 CFR 583; 24 CFR
941; 24 CFR 968; 24 CFR 970; ...
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would update the list of programs and statutory
authorities for which other entities may assume HUD's environmental
responsibilities and make other changes to update the regulations on
assumption of HUD's environmental responsibilities.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/26/02 67 FR 43207
NPRM Comment Period End 08/26/02
Final Action 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Walter Prybyla, Deputy Director for Policy
Environmental Review Division, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, Office of Community Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-1201
RIN: 2501-AC83
_______________________________________________________________________
1136. FAIR MARKET RENTS PROGRAMS: INCREASED FAIR MARKET RENTS FOR
CERTAIN AREAS AND HIGHER PAYMENT STANDARDS (FR-4606)
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437a; 42 USC 1437c; 42 USC 1437f; 42 USC
3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 888; 24 CFR 982; 24 CFR 985
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule follows the interim final rule that implemented
HUD's new fair market rent (FMR) policy. The new FMR policy targets
relief to areas where higher FMRs are needed to help families, assisted
under HUD's Housing Choice Voucher Program as well as other HUD
programs, find and lease decent and affordable housing. The new FMR
policy increases FMRs needed to promote residential choice, help
families move closer to areas of job growth, and deconcentrate poverty.
The increased FMR applies to all the HUD programs that use FMRs in that
metropolitan area.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 10/02/00 65 FR 58870
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 11/16/00
Interim Final Rule Effective 12/01/00
Final Action 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Gerald J. Benoit, Director, Real Estate and Housing
Performance Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0477
RIN: 2501-AC75
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Long-Term Actions
Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)
_______________________________________________________________________
1137. ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT RETENTION AND CONSUMER DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
IN HUD-RELATED TRANSACTIONS (FR-4686)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1701 et seq; 12 USC 1715Z-13a; 12 USC 2601 to
2617; 15 USC 1701 to 1706; 15 USC 7001 to 7006; ...
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 5
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will implement the Electronic Signature Act which
allows agencies to issue regulations, pursuant to their existing
regulatory authority, interpreting section 101 of ESIGN (15 U.S.C.
7001) and setting performance standards for the accuracy, integrity,
and accessibility of electronically retained documents. The rule will
set performance standards for the accessibility, integrity and accuracy
of electronically retained documents.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Koren McKenzie-John, Attorney-Advisor, Multifamily
Mortgage Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office
of the General Counsel
Phone: 202 708-4090
RIN: 2501-AC79
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_______________________________________________________________________
1138. ADJUSTMENT OF HUD'S CIVIL MONEY PENALTIES PURSUANT TO THE FEDERAL
CIVIL PENALTIES INFLATION ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 1990 (FR-4555)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 28 USC 2461 note; 31 USC 3701 note
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 28; 24 CFR 30; 24 CFR 3282; 24 CFR 3500; 24 CFR 81
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule would adjust for inflation the maximum
amounts of HUD's civil money penalties, as required by the Federal
Civil Money Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990 (28 U.S.C. 2461
note), as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 (31
U.S.C. 3701 note). HUD is required to adjust the maximum amounts of its
civil money penalties at least once every 4 years. HUD last adjusted
these maximum amounts in a final rule that became effective October 24,
1996 (61 FR 50208). Accordingly, HUD must adjust the maximum amounts of
its civil money penalties before October 24, 2000.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Dane Narode, Deputy Chief Counsel for Administrative
Proceedings, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Enforcement
Center
Phone: 202 708-2350
RIN: 2501-AC67
_______________________________________________________________________
1139. ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS FOR DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND ALTERATION OF
CERTAIN FACILITIES FINANCED WITH PUBLIC FUNDS (FR-4317)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 4151 et seq
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 40; 24 CFR 41
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance
Board (Access Board), of which HUD is a voting member, is revising and
updating its accessibility guidelines for buildings and facilities
covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Architectural
Barriers Act (ABA). The guidelines cover new construction and
alterations and serve as the basis for enforceable standards issued by
other Federal agencies, including HUD. HUD, as one of the four standard
setting agencies, must adopt standards that are equivalent to or
stricter than those guidelines issued by the Access Board. Thus, HUD
must both update its regulations for the ABA at 24 CFR 40 and 41, and
must also update/replace its Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards
(UFAS) with standards equivalent to or stricter than the Access Board's
guidelines.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Milton Turner, Director, Program Compliance and
Disability Rights Support Division, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
Phone: 202 708-2333
RIN: 2501-AC47
_______________________________________________________________________
1140. [bull] PROHIBITION AGAINST LUMP-SUM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
PAYMENTS, AND EXCLUSION OF ALIENS NOT LEGALLY PRESENT FROM ELIGIBILITY
FOR RELOCATION PAYMENTS (FR-4773)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d), 3537c, 4601, 5304, and 12705(b)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 42
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The purpose of this rule is to update HUD's relocation
regulations to conform to two statutory changes. The first change
prohibits lump-sum payments except for moving expenses, downpayments on
a replacement residence, and the incidental expenses related to these
two eligible types of payments. The second statutory change excludes
aliens who are not lawfully present in the United States from
eligibility for relocation payments.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Joan Morgan, Office of Affordable Housing Programs,
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Community
Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-2470
RIN: 2501-AC88
_______________________________________________________________________
1141. THE SECRETARY OF HUD'S REGULATION OF FANNIE MAE AND FREDDIE MAC;
PROHIBITING THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN LOANS WITH HIGH COSTS AND/OR
PREDATORY FEATURES (FR-4614)
Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1451 et seq; 12 USC 1716 et seq; 12 USC 4501 et
seq; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 81
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: A report issued in June 2000 by HUD and the Department of
Treasury entitled ``Curbing Predatory Home Mortgage Lending'' noted
that by providing a source of funding, entities that purchase or
securitize loans with high cost and/or predatory features are,
knowingly or unknowingly, supporting the activities of predatory loan
originators. The report recommended regulatory restrictions that would
prohibit the two Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs), Fannie Mae
and Freddie Mac, from purchasing certain types of loans with high costs
and/or predatory features altogether. Through this rulemaking, HUD will
establish regulatory restrictions, consistent with the GSEs' voluntary
restrictions, that will prohibit the GSEs from purchasing certain loans
with high costs and/or predatory features.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sandra Fostek, Director, Office of Government Sponsored
Enterprise Oversight, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-2224
RIN: 2501-AC76
[[Page 74560]]
_______________________________________________________________________
1142. ADOPTION OF REVISIONS TO OMB CIRCULAR A-110 (FR-4573)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 5; 24 CFR 44; 24 CFR 45; 24 CFR 84; 24 CFR 85
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This document presents the final revision to the
codification, at 24 CFR part 84, of Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) Circular A-110, ``Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants
and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and
Other Nonprofit Organizations.'' OMB issued a final revision to
Circular A-110 on September 30, 1999, as required by Public Law 105-
227. This rule provides uniform administrative requirements for all
grants and cooperative agreements to institutions of higher education,
hospitals, and other nonprofit organizations. FR-4258 (RIN 2501-AC39),
which makes final an interim rule that adopted revised OMB Circular A-
133 to obtain consistency and uniformity among Federal agencies for the
audit of States, local governments, and nonprofit organizations
expending Federal awards, is also merged with this rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 05/11/00 65 FR 30498
Interim Final Rule Effective 06/12/00
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 07/10/00
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Barbara Dorf, Director, Office of Departmental Grants
Management and Oversight, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Office of Administration
Phone: 202 708-0667
RIN: 2501-AC68
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Completed Actions
Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)
_______________________________________________________________________
1143. UNIFORM FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS FOR HUD HOUSING PROGRAMS,
ADDITIONAL ENTITY FILING REQUIREMENTS (FR-4681)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 5; 24 CFR 202
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 08/15/02 67 FR 53450
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Stacey Kniff
Phone: 202 708-4932
RIN: 2501-AC80
_______________________________________________________________________
1144. [bull] TESTIMONY OF HUD EMPLOYEES IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS (FR-4783)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 15
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends HUD's regulations regarding the testimony or
employees in legal proceedings to authorize the Secretary of HUD or the
General Counsel to authorize an employee to testify as an expert or
opinion witness in matters in which the United States is a party as
well as in matters exclusively among private parties.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 10/23/02 67 FR 65276
Final Action Effective 11/22/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Carole W. Wilson, Associate General Counsel for
Litigation and Fair Housing Enforcement, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, Office of the General Counsel
Phone: 202 708-0570
RIN: 2501-AC90
_______________________________________________________________________
1145. ADMINISTRATIVE WAGE GARNISHMENT (FR-4711)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 17
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 07/18/02 67 FR 47433
Final Action Effective 08/19/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Samuel B. Rothman
Phone: 202 708-4184
RIN: 2501-AC85
_______________________________________________________________________
1146. HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (FR-4111)
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 92
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 10/01/02 67 FR 61752
Final Action Effective 10/31/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Mary Kolesar
Phone: 202 708-2470
RIN: 2501-AC30
[[Page 74561]]
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Housing (OH)
_______________________________________________________________________
1147. [bull] SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE; LENDER COMPLIANCE AND
ACCOUNTABILITY (FR-4761)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1703; 12 USC 1708(c); 12 USC 1708 (d); 12 USC
1709; 12 USC 1709(s); 12 USC 1715(b); 12 USC 1735;; 12 UDC 1735(f)-14;
42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 25; 24 CFR 202
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The rule would allow the Department to be more restrictive as
to who can be an owner or officer of an FHA-approved lending entity,
better hold the owners and principal officers and loan officers
accountable for noncompliance, clarify duties and responsibilities of
all parties involved in the loan origination process, and update FHA's
lender requirements to reflect current operating practices in the
mortgage industry. The rule would make several other nonsubstantive
corrections and clarifications to the regulations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Phillip A. Murray, Director, Office of Lender
Activities and Program Compliance, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, Office of Housing, P3214, 451 7th Street SW., Washington,
DC 20410
Phone: 202 708-1515
RIN: 2502-AH87
_______________________________________________________________________
1148. [bull] DISTRIBUTION OF TAX CREDIT PROCEEDS (FR-4792)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1702 to 1715z-21; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200.54(b)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends 24 CFR 200.54(b) to provide that low-income
housing tax credit syndication proceeds and historic tax credit
syndication proceeds will be treated in the same manner as funds
provided by a grant or loan from a Federal, State or local government
agency or instrumentality to the extent that these proceeds do not have
to be fully disbursed before the disbursement of mortgage proceeds.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Michael McCullough, Director, Office of Multifamily
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of
Housing
Phone: 202 708-1142
RIN: 2502-AH91
_______________________________________________________________________
1149. REVISIONS TO FHA CREDIT WATCH/TERMINATION INITIATIVE (FR-4625)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1703; 12 USC 1709; 12 USC 1715b; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 202
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would make several amendments to HUD's regulations
for the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Credit Watch/Termination
Initiative. Under the Credit Watch/Termination Initiative, HUD
identifies mortgagees with unsatisfactory performance levels and takes
ameliorative action at an early stage. The proposed rule will state
that mortgagees will be responsible for using HUD's Electronic
Neighborhood Watch Early Warning System to monitor their performance.
Among other changes, the rule would also prohibit a mortgagee that has
received a notice of proposed termination of its origination approval
agreement from establishing a new branch for the origination of FHA-
insured mortgages in the lending area covered by the proposed
termination. The rule also would establish that the default and claim
thresholds underlying the Credit Watch/Termination Initiative apply to
both underwriting and originating mortgagees.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Phillip A. Murray, Director, Office of Lender
Activities and Program Compliance, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, Office of Housing, P3214, 451 7th Street SW., Washington,
DC 20410
Phone: 202 708-1515
RIN: 2502-AH60
_______________________________________________________________________
1150. [bull] ESTABLISHMENT OF LOAN ORIGINATOR REGISTRY AND ESTABLISHMENT
OF SERVICING APPROVAL AGREEMENTS (FR-4764)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1703; 12 USC 1709; 12 USC 1715b; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 202.5
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would authorize the Department to establish a loan
originator registry and a servicing approval agreement for FHA-approved
lenders. The loan originator registry would limit registration of a
loan originator to one FHA-approved lender at a time and give the
Department the ability to monitor a loan originator's loan performance.
The rule would provide for sanctions against loan originators for poor
performance. Also, the rule would clarify that a loan originator must
be an employee of a lender. This rule also would create a servicing
approval agreement that would require FHA approval. The Department
believes that the servicing agreement would enhance its authority to
supervise the servicing of FHA-insured mortgages and to take action
against mortgagees that fail to perform required servicing functions.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Phillip A. Murray, Director, Office of Lender
Activities and Program Compliance, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, Office of Housing, P3214, 451 7th Street SW., Washington,
DC 20410
Phone: 202 708-1515
RIN: 2502-AH88
[[Page 74562]]
_______________________________________________________________________
1151. [bull] DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF LOAN CORRESPONDENTS AND
SPONSORS (FR-4762)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1703, 1709, 1710; 12 USC 1715b; 12 USC 1715y;
42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 202.2; 24 CFR 202.8(b)(7); 24 CFR 207.255(b) (11)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would describe the duties and responsibilities of
FHA-approved loan correspondents and sponsors. The Department believes
it necessary to delineate clearly the different responsibilities and
duties of loan correspondents and sponsors to ensure compliance with
FHA program requirements. The rule also would define the terms
``origination'' and ``underwriting.''
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Phillip A. Murray, Director, Office of Lender
Activities and Program Compliance, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, Office of Housing, P3214, 451 7th Street SW., Washington,
DC 20410
Phone: 202 708-1515
RIN: 2502-AH90
_______________________________________________________________________
1152. LIMITATION OF FHA-INSURED LOANS TO NONPROFIT AGENCIES (FR-4702)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1709; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203.18; 24 CFR 203.36; 24 CFR 291.210(a)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule limits nonprofit corporations to ten outstanding
single family insured loans at any one time. In addition, the rule
limit nonprofits to loans secured by properties with no more than one
dwelling unit.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Organizations
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Margaret Burns, Director, Program Support Division,
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-0317
RIN: 2502-AH71
_______________________________________________________________________
1153. FHA INSPECTOR ROSTER (FR-4720)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1709; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200.170; 24 CFR 200.171; 24 CFR 200.172
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule establishes the criteria for inclusion on, and
removal from, the FHA Inspector Roster. FHA officials will review the
credentials of individuals desiring placement on this Roster or
recertification to the Roster. The rule also identifies when a
mortgagee must use the services of those individuals appearing on the
Roster.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/12/02 67 FR 63198
NPRM Comment Period End 12/09/02
Final Action 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Vance Morris, Director, Office of Single Family Program
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of
Housing
Phone: 202 708-2121
RIN: 2502-AH76
_______________________________________________________________________
1154. LENDER ACCOUNTABILITY FOR APPRAISALS (FR-4722)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1708 to 1710; 12 USC 1715b; 12 USC 1715u; 12
USC 1735f-14; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 25; 24 CFR 203
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule clarifies and strengthens HUD's regulations
concerning the responsibilities of lenders approved by the Federal
Housing Administration (FHA) in the selection of appraisers to perform
appraisals on properties that will be the security for FHA-insured
mortgages. First, the rule provides that lenders are to be held
strictly accountable for the quality of appraisals on properties
securing FHA-insured mortgages. Further, the rule specifically provides
that lenders that submit appraisals to HUD that do not meet FHA
requirements are subject to the imposition of sanctions by the HUD
Mortgagee Review. The rule would apply to both sponsor lenders, who
underwrite loans, and loan correspondent lenders, who originate loans
on behalf of their sponsors. HUD believes these proposed changes will
help protect the FHA Insurance Fund, ensure better compliance with
appraisal standards, and help to ensure that homebuyers receive an
accurate statement of appraised value.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 01/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Vance Morris, Director, Office of Single Family Program
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of
Housing
Phone: 202 708-2121
RIN: 2502-AH78
_______________________________________________________________________
1155. UP-FRONT MORTGAGE INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR LOANS INSURED UNDER 24
CFR 203(K) AND 234(C) OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT (FR-4749)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1709(c); 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203.50; 24 CFR 203.284; 24 CFR 203.285
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends 24 CFR part 203 to require an up-front
payment at the beginning of the loan of the
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insurance premium for loans insured under sections 203(k) and 234(c) of
the National Housing Act. Formerly, these loans required only monthly
premium payments.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: James Beavers, Loan Specialist (Realty), Department of
Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing, Room 9270, 451 7th
Street, SW, Washington, DC 20410
Phone: 202 708-2121
RIN: 2502-AH82
_______________________________________________________________________
1156. ELIGIBILITY OF ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGES (ARMS) (FR-4745)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1715z-16; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203.49
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would implement section 206 of HUD's FY 2002
Appropriations Act and enhance home buying opportunities through
additional product offerings, ``hybrid ARMs,'' tailored to the
financial conditions of lenders. Except for additional provisions for
the frequency and magnitude of the interest rate changes, these
products would be subject to existing regulatory requirements at 24 CFR
203.49.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Vance Morris, Director, Office of Single Family Program
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of
Housing
Phone: 202 708-2121
RIN: 2502-AH84
_______________________________________________________________________
1157. [bull] HOME EQUITY CONVERSION MORTGAGES (HECM); COOPERATIVE
HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS (FR-4777)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1715b; 12 USC 1715z to 1720;; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203.43 (b)(1); 24 CFR 206.45 (b)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would expand the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
(HECM) program to cover approved cooperative housing developments. The
rule would implement an amendment to the National Housing Act that
authorizes HUD to insure HECM mortgages in cooperative housing
developments. The expansion of the HECM program, in the Department's
view, would contribute to the effort to broaden reverse mortgage
financing opportunities for elderly homeowners.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Vance Morris, Director, Office of Single Family Program
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of
Housing
Phone: 202 708-2121
RIN: 2502-AH89
_______________________________________________________________________
1158. [bull] ELIGIBILITY OF MORTGAGES ON HAWAIIAN HOMELANDS INSURED
UNDERSECTION 247 (FR-4779)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1709; 12 USC 1710; 12 USC 1715b; 12 USC 1715u;
42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would amend the regulations that define the terms
``native Hawaiian'' and ``eligibility of mortgagor'' to conform them to
the revised definitions enacted by a recent statutory change to the
National Housing Act.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Vance Morris, Director, Office of Single Family Program
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of
Housing
Phone: 202 708-2121
RIN: 2502-AH92
_______________________________________________________________________
1159. FHA APPRAISER WATCH INITIATIVE (FR-4744)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 68 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 2502-AH81
_______________________________________________________________________
1160. SECTION 236 EXCESS RENTAL CHARGES (FR-4689)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1715z-1; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 236
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would establish the terms and conditions to permit
owners of projects receiving section 236 rental assistance to
participate in retaining some or all of their excess charges for
project use. In addition, it would permit owners to retain excess
charges for non-project use after a determination by HUD that the
project is well maintained housing in good condition and that the owner
has not engaged in material adverse financial or managerial actions or
omissions.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/12/02 67 FR 52526
NPRM Comment Period End 10/11/02
Final Action 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Janice Nimmer, Housing Project Manager, Department of
Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-3944
RIN: 2502-AH68
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_______________________________________________________________________
1161. DISPOSITION OF HUD-OWNED SINGLE FAMILY ASSETS IN ASSET CONTROL
AREAS (FR-4471)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 67 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 2502-AH40
_______________________________________________________________________
1162. DISPOSITION OF HUD-ACQUIRED SINGLE FAMILY PROPERTY; OFFICER/
TEACHER NEXT DOOR SALES PROGRAMS (FR-4712)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1701 et seq; 42 USC 1441; 42 USC 1441a; 42 USC
1551a; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 291, subpart F
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule codifies the policies and procedures concerning the
Teacher Next Door (TND) Sales Program. The TND Sales Program has been
operating since December 7, 1999 as a temporary program. This rule
establishes the TND Sales Program as a permanent part of HUD's single
family property disposition program. Through the TND Sales Program, HUD
makes HUD-acquired single family properties available to eligible
teachers for purchase at a discount from the list price. The TND Sales
Program is closely modelled after HUD's Officer Next Door (OND) Sales
Program, which provides the same benefits to eligible law enforcement
officers. In addition to codifying the TND Sales Program, the rule
would also clarify and revise certain requirements applicable to both
the OND and TND Sales Programs. Among other such changes, the proposed
rule would: (1) expand eligibility for the OND Sales Program to include
Native American tribal police officers; (2) cap the total number of
HUD-acquired homes that will be sold in a fiscal year under the OND/TND
Sales Program; (3) establish new requirements regarding refinancing.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal
Agency Contact: Joseph McCloskey, Director, Office of Single Family
Asset Management, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office
of Housing, Room 9172
Phone: 202 708-1672
RIN: 2502-AH72
_______________________________________________________________________
1163. DISTRIBUTIONS TO NONPROFIT OWNERS OF CERTAIN HUD-ASSISTED
MULTIFAMILY RENTAL PROJECTS (FR-4602)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1710 to 1715
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 880; 24 CFR 881; 24 CFR 883
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule adds an exception to HUD's current Section 8
regulations that prohibit any distributions to nonprofit owners of
projects receiving project-based assistance. HUD may now permit
distributions of surplus cash to owners of projects with expiring
Section 8 project-based assistance contracts who agree to renew their
contracts, if distributions are necessary to ensure continued
participation of the owners in the Section 8 program.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-3000
RIN: 2502-AH52
_______________________________________________________________________
1164. MIXED FINANCE DEVELOPMENT FOR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY
OR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER CHANGES TO 24 CFR PART 891 (FR-
4725)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 106-569, sec 831 to 834 (Am. Homeownership &
Economic Opportunity Act of 2000
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 891
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule permits for-profit limited partners to partner with
a non-profit general partner in developing assisted housing for elderly
and disabled using a mixed finance model, where HUD funding and non-
Federal funding sources are combined in a single project. This rule
would implement this program, providing for rules for the use of
different funding sources, application procedures, procedures for the
dispersal of funds, and other matters involved in program
implementation.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Aretha Williams, Housing Project Manager, Department of
Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing, Room 6142,
Washington, DC 20410
Phone: 202 708-2866
RIN: 2502-AH83
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_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Final Rule Stage
Office of Housing (OH)
_______________________________________________________________________
1165. APPRAISER QUALIFICATIONS FOR PLACEMENT ON FHA SINGLE FAMILY
APPRAISER ROSTER (FR-4620)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 69 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 2502-AH59
_______________________________________________________________________
1166. [bull] SECTION 223F SUPPLEMENTAL COST CERTIFICATION (FR-4793)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1701 to 1715z-20
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation will eliminate the supplemental cost
certification requirement for FHA loans insured pursuant to section
223f where repairs are required after endorsement of the loan. This
change will eliminate an unnecessary burden to the public. At closing/
endorsement, an escrow is established sufficient to complete all
repairs, and inspection of repairs is required. Once repairs are
completed, the balance of escrow is returned to the owner by the
mortgagee. If repairs are not completed, the mortgagee uses the balance
of escrow.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Michael McCullough, Director, Office of Multifamily
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of
Housing
Phone: 202 708-1142
RIN: 2502-AH93
_______________________________________________________________________
1167. PROHIBITION OF PROPERTY FLIPPING IN HUD'S SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE
INSURANCE PROGRAMS (FR-4615)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1709; 12 USC 1710; 12 USC 1715b; 12 USC 1715u;
42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule addresses property ``flipping,'' the practice
whereby a property recently acquired is resold for a considerable
profit with an artificially inflated value, often abetted by a lender's
collusion with the appraiser. Specifically, the final rule will
establish certain new requirements regarding the eligibility of
properties for FHA mortgage insurance. The regulatory amendments made
by this rule will comply with congressional mandates to maintain the
FHA Insurance Fund in a sound actuarial manner. The new requirements
will make flipped properties ineligible for FHA financing, thus
precluding FHA home purchasers from becoming victims of property
flipping. The rule follows publication of a September 5, 2001 proposed
rule, and takes into consideration the public comments received on the
proposed rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/05/01 66 FR 46502
NPRM Comment Period End 11/05/01
Final Action 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Vance Morris, Director, Office of Single Family Program
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of
Housing
Phone: 202 708-2121
RIN: 2502-AH57
_______________________________________________________________________
1168. UPFRONT MORTGAGE INSURANCE PREMIUMS: REMITTANCE REQUIREMENTS (FR-
4690)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d); 12 USC 1709
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will change the remittance period of mortgage
insurance premiums. The rule will also implement a more precise
definition of when the remittance period begins.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/21/02 67 FR 54312
NPRM Comment Period End 10/21/02
Final Rule 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Vance Morris, Director, Office of Single Family Program
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of
Housing
Phone: 202 708-2121
RIN: 2502-AH67
_______________________________________________________________________
1169. AMENDMENTS TO THE SECTION 203(K) REHABILITATION LOAN INSURANCE
PROGRAM (FR-4701)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1709; 12 USC 1710; 12 USC 1715b; 12 USC 1715u;
42 USC 3535 (d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will make two amendments to HUD's regulations for
the Section 203(k) Rehabilitation Loan Insurance Program. The 203(k)
Program is the Federal Housing Administration's (FHA's) primary program
for the rehabilitation and repair of single family properties. The rule
will limit 203(k) rehabilitation loan insurance to one-unit properties.
This rule will also cap the total cost of rehabilitation to twenty
percent of the single family mortgage limit established by HUD for a
one-unit home in a ``high cost area.'' These changes would simplify the
203(k) Program for both lenders and homebuyers, and strengthen HUD's
capacity to safeguard the FHA mortgage insurance fund. This rule
follows publication of an August 21, 2002 proposed rule, and takes into
consideration the public comments received on the proposed rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/21/02 67 FR 54308
NPRM Comment Period End 10/21/02
Final Action 03/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
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Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Vance Morris, Director, Office of Single Family Program
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of
Housing
Phone: 202 708-2121
RIN: 2502-AH73
_______________________________________________________________________
1170. INSURANCE FOR MORTGAGES TO REFINANCE EXISTING HECMS (FR-4667)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1715b; 12 USC 1715z to 1720; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 206
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 27, 2001, Section 201 of the
American Homeownership and Economic Opportunity Act of 2000 requires
that HUD issue final regulations within 180 days of enactment.
Abstract: This rule amends HUD's regulations for the Home Equity
Conversion Mortgage (HECM) Program to implement the amendments made by
section 201(a) of the American Homeownership and Economic Opportunity
Act of 2000. The HECM Program enables older homeowners to withdraw some
of the equity in their homes in the form of payments for life, a fixed
term, or at intervals through a line of credit. Section 201(a)
authorizes HUD to offer mortgage insurance for refinancing of existing
HECMs, and provides consumer safeguards for such refinancings. This
rule follows publication of a June 5, 2001 proposed rule, and takes
into consideration the public comments received on the proposed rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/05/01 66 FR 30278
NPRM Comment Period End 07/05/01
Final Action 03/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Vance Morris, Director, Office of Single Family Program
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of
Housing
Phone: 202 708-2121
RIN: 2502-AH63
_______________________________________________________________________
1171. MORTGAGE INSURANCE PREMIUMS IN MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROGRAMS (FR-
4679)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1701z-11(e); 12 USC 1709(c)(1); 12 USC 1713; 12
USC 1715b; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 207
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the regulations for HUD's multifamily
mortgage insurance programs by revising 24 CFR part 207 to permit the
Secretary to set mortgage insurance premiums (MIPs) at any rate within
his statutory authority, rather than setting specific MIP rates by
regulation. Under this rule, HUD will be able to set mortgage insurance
premiums at any rate between one-fourth and one percent of the
outstanding principal balance of the insured loan. For several insured
housing programs, this underwriting change will eliminate the need for
positive credit subsidy. Promulgation of this rule will allow HUD to
avoid a shutdown of these mortgage insurance programs.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 07/02/01 66 FR 35070
Interim Final Rule Effective 08/01/01
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 08/31/01
Final Action 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, Federal, State
Agency Contact: Michael McCullough, Director, Office of Multifamily
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of
Housing
Phone: 202 708-1142
RIN: 2502-AH64
_______________________________________________________________________
1172. FHA APPROVAL OF CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENTS LOCATED IN THE
COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO FOR MORTGAGE INSURANCE UNDER THE SECTION
234(C) PROGRAM (FR-4713)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1715b; 12 USC 1715y; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 234
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would amend the Department's regulations under part
234 to provide that the date of recordation for purposes of obtaining
FHA approval of a condominium development in the Commonwealth of Puerto
Rico for mortgage insurance under the 234(c) program is the date the
condominium legal documents are presented to the Commonwealth Registry
of the Property.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/21/02 67 FR 54316
NPRM Comment Period End 10/21/02
Final Action 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Vance Morris, Director, Office of Single Family Program
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of
Housing
Phone: 202 708-2121
RIN: 2502-AH80
_______________________________________________________________________
1173. TENANT PARTICIPATION IN STATE-FINANCED, HUD-ASSISTED HOUSING
DEVELOPMENTS (FR-4611)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1715z-1a; 12 USC 1715z-1b; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 245
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: HUD's current regulations protecting the statutory right of
tenants in HUD-assisted and insured multifamily housing developments to
organize and participate in the operation of the development do not
currently cover State-financed housing developments that receive
assistance under certain HUD programs. However,
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the statutory right of tenants to organize includes those State-
financed housing developments. This rule will extend the protection of
tenant organization to include State-financed developments assisted
under certain HUD programs.
This rule also makes a minor technical correction to a citation in the
existing tenant participation regulation. Section 245.135(a)(3) of the
rule intended to cross-reference 24 CFR part 24, subpart G; the CFR
part was omitted.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/18/02 67 FR 41582
NPRM Comment Period End 08/19/02
Final Rule 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-3000
RIN: 2502-AH55
_______________________________________________________________________
1174. [bull] AUTHORITY TO WAIVE REGULATIONS UNDER PART 401 (FR-4791)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1715z-1; 12 USC 1735f-19(b); 42 USC 1437f; 42
USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 401
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule revises 24 CFR 401.3, indicating that the Assistant
Secretary for Housing-Federal Housing Commissioner, and not the
Director of the Office of Multifamily Housing Assistance Restructuring
(OMHAR), can waive regulations under part 401 of title 24 of the Code
of Federal Regulations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Eliot Horowitz, Attorney Advisor/Office of the
Assistant Secretary for Housing, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-1490
RIN: 2502-AH94
_______________________________________________________________________
1175. RENEWAL OF EXPIRING SECTION 8 PROJECT-BASED ASSISTANCE CONTRACT
(FR-4551)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1715z-1; 12 USC 1735f-19(b); 42 USC 1437(c)(8);
42 USC 1437f note; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 401; 24 CFR 402
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will replace interim part 402, which was published
on September 11, 1998, together with interim part 401 that established
the Mark-to-Market program. Subsequently HUD decided to separate the
two parts and publish final part 401 separately, although the current
rule makes minor conforming amendments to part 401 as well. Final part
402 will set forth the regulations governing the renewal of expiring
Section 8 project-based assistance contracts, whether the projects
rents are above or below market, except for renewals made as part of a
mark-to-market restructuring plan under part 401.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-3000
RIN: 2502-AH47
_______________________________________________________________________
1176. MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS (FR-4376)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 5403; 42 USC 5424
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 3280
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will amend the Federal Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standards (FMHCSS) to update many of the
standards that are incorporated by reference therein. These reference
standards, which are developed by voluntary consensus or industry
groups, provide necessary technical standards for the FMHCSS. These
amendments will keep the FMHCSS current with the industries that use
these reference standards by incorporating the latest edition of these
standards and new relevant standards.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/30/98 63 FR 58570
NPRM Comment Period End 12/29/98
Final Action 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Elizabeth Cocke, Acting Director, Office of Consumer
and Regulatory Affairs, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-6409
RIN: 2502-AH23
_______________________________________________________________________
1177. RESPA--IMPROVING THE PROCESS FOR OBTAINING MORTGAGES (FR-4727)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 70 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 2502-AH85
[[Page 74568]]
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Long-Term Actions
Office of Housing (OH)
_______________________________________________________________________
1178. SALE OF UNOCCUPIED AND SUBSTANDARD HUD-HELD HOUSING TO LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS (FR-4658)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1715z-11a; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR ch II
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule would provide for a program to sell
properties that are vacant or substandard to local governments and
community development corporations. The properties must be used for
community revitalization purposes and must be held in the HUD inventory
for at least 6 months.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Joseph McCloskey, Director, Office of Single Family
Asset Management, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office
of Housing
Phone: 202 708-1672
RIN: 2502-AH61
_______________________________________________________________________
1179. MORTGAGE INSURANCE FOR THE REFINANCING OF EXISTING DEBT OF
EXISTING HOSPITALS (FR-4618)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1715b; 12 USC 1715n; 12 USC 1715z-7; 42 USC
3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 242
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will implement section 223(f) of the National
Housing Act, which authorizes the Secretary of HUD to insure mortgages
executed in connection with refinancing the debt of existing
multifamily properties and health care facilities. This rule will
implement this authority with respect to acute care hospitals. The
purpose of the section 223(f) program is to provide hospitals the
opportunity to refinance their long-term debt so that the hospitals can
reduce their annual debt service and thus improve their financial
viability. This in turn will further the congressional policy of
assisting urgently needed hospitals that treat and care for persons who
are acutely ill or injured and who otherwise require medical care and
related services customarily furnished only by hospitals.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Roger Miller, Acting Director for Office of Insured
Health Facilities, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office
of Housing
Phone: 202 708-0599
RIN: 2502-AH58
_______________________________________________________________________
1180. RELEASE OF INFORMATION TO TENANTS AND OTHER PARTIES PURSUANT TO
MAHRA (FR-4531)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437f note
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 401
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The rule is designed to provide tenants and other interested
parties with access to the information needed for meaningful
participation in the development of a restructuring plan, while
ensuring appropriate protection of legitimate interest of project
owners in confidential and proprietary business information.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Andrew Fay, Enforcement Liaison Specialist, Department
of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Multifamily Assistance
Restructuring
Phone: 202 708-0001
RIN: 2502-AH45
_______________________________________________________________________
1181. MARK-TO-MARKET PROGRAM AMENDMENTS (FR-4751)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 107-116, title VI
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 401
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would make conforming changes to the mark-to-market
regulations as necessary to fully implement the Mark-to-Market Program
Extension Act of 2001, enacted as title VI of Pub. L. 107-116.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-3000
RIN: 2502-AH86
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Completed Actions
Office of Housing (OH)
_______________________________________________________________________
1182. NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATION IN CERTAIN FHA SINGLE FAMILY
ACTIVITIES; PLACEMENT AND REMOVAL PROCEDURES (FR-4585)
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/06/02 67 FR 39238
Final Action Effective 07/08/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Vance Morris
Phone: 202 708-2121
RIN: 2502-AH49
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_______________________________________________________________________
1183. SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE INSURANCE; SECTION 203(K) CONSULTANT
PLACEMENT AND REMOVAL PROCEDURES (FR-4592)
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200; 24 CFR 203
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 08/09/02 67 FR 52378
Final Action Effective 09/09/02
Final Comment Period End 10/08/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Vance Morris
Phone: 202 708-2121
RIN: 2502-AH51
_______________________________________________________________________
1184. IMPLEMENTATION OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2000
(FR-4665)
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 3284
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/15/02 67 FR 18397
Final Action 08/13/02 67 FR 52832
Final Action Effective 09/12/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Elizabeth Cocke
Phone: 202 708-6409
RIN: 2502-AH62
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)
_______________________________________________________________________
1185. CDBG BROWNFIELDS/SLUM/BLIGHT (FR-4699)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 5301 et seq
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 570
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will improve the ability of entitlement communities
and States' grant recipients to use Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds for brownfields activities. The rule will clarify the
eligibility of activities involving the cleanup and development of
environmentally contaminated properties under section 105(a) of the
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. The rule
also will increase CDBG recipients' flexibility to undertake activities
meeting the national objective of preventing or eliminating slums or
blighting conditions. The criteria for meeting the slum/blight national
objective will be revised to specifically recognize economic
obsolescence of buildings and the presence of environmental
contaminants as blighting influences on an area or property. This rule
will further clarify the list of activities that may be undertaken to
address the slum/blight national objective criteria on a spot basis.
Finally, this rule makes corresponding changes in the eligibility
regulations governing the Section 108 Loan Guarantee component of the
CDBG program.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Steve Johnson, Director, State and Small Cities
Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of
Community Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-1322
RIN: 2506-AC12
_______________________________________________________________________
1186. HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) (FR-4708)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 12901 et seq
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 574
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA)
program was authorized in 1992 by title VIII, subtitle D, of the
Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act/the AIDS Housing
Opportunity Act. The program is designed to provide States and
localities with resources and incentives to provide long-term
comprehensive strategies for meeting the housing needs of persons with
HIV/AIDS. This update to the regulation is intended to respond to the
increased program knowledge in administering housing programs for
persons living with HIV/AIDS.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: David Vos, Director, Office of HIV/AIDS Housing,
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Community
Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-1934
RIN: 2506-AC11
_______________________________________________________________________
1187. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM (FR-4616)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 11381; 42 USC 11389; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 583
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department of Housing and Urban Development is proposing
to amend the Supportive Housing Program regulations. The regulations
will be updated to clarify existing program requirements and to add new
program requirements in accordance with recent statutory changes
including requirements for some local matching funds and for permanent
housing. Additionally, this rule will make the Supportive Housing
Program regulations clearer and allow for the full flexibility of the
McKinney Act.
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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Local
Agency Contact: John D. Garrity, Director, Office of Special Needs
Assistance Programs, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Office of Community Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-4300
RIN: 2506-AC07
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Final Rule Stage
Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)
_______________________________________________________________________
1188. CDBG PROGRAM FOR STATES; COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION STRATEGY
REQUIREMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS (FR-4081)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 11331 to 11388; 42 USC 12701 to 12711; 42 USC
12741 to 12756; 42 USC 12901 to 12912; 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 3601 to
3619; 42 USC 5300 to 5320
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 570; 24 CFR 91
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule integrates the Community Revitalization Strategies
concept with the State CDBG program. This concept will provide States
additional flexibility in meeting certain requirements regarding the
program's national objectives and public benefit. This rule also makes
several technical amendments to correct errors from previous rulemaking
and to enhance and clarify the regulation.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 10/22/96 61 FR 54914
Interim Final Rule Effective 11/21/96
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 02/16/97
Final Action 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Steve Johnson, Director, State and Small Cities
Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of
Community Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-1322
RIN: 2506-AB83
_______________________________________________________________________
1189. PROHIBITION ON USE OF CDBG ASSISTANCE FOR JOB-PIRATING ACTIVITIES
(FR-4556)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 5301 to 5320
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 570
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will implement section 588 of the Quality Housing
and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 by revising HUD's regulations for
the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Section 588
prohibits State and local governments from using CDBG funds for ``job
pirating'' activities that are likely to result in significant job
loss. Job pirating, in this context, refers to the use of CDBG funds to
lure or attract a business and its jobs from one community to another
community. The rule follows publication of an October 24, 2000 proposed
rule, and takes into consideration the public comments received on the
proposed rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/24/00 65 FR 63756
NPRM Comment Period End 12/26/00
Final Action 03/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Richard J. Kennedy, Office of Block Grant Assistance,
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Community
Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-3587
RIN: 2506-AC04
_______________________________________________________________________
1190. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM -- INCREASING OPERATING COST PERCENTAGE
(FR-4576)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 11389; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 583
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amended the Supportive Housing Program regulations
by changing the number of years for which the grant can cover 75
percent of operating costs from the first two years to all years of the
grant term. This rule will be made final as part of FR-4616, revising
the Supportive Housing Program generally.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 05/12/00 65 FR 30822
Interim Final Rule Effective 06/12/00
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 07/11/00
Final Action 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Local
Agency Contact: John D. Garrity, Director, Office of Special Needs
Assistance Programs, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Office of Community Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-4300
RIN: 2506-AC05
_______________________________________________________________________
1191. DESIGNATION OF RENEWAL COMMUNITIES AND THIRD ROUND EMPOWERMENT
ZONES (FR-4663)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 106-554; 26 USC subchapter U; 26 USC subchapter X;
42 USC 3535(d)
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CFR Citation: 24 CFR 598; 24 CFR 599
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 23, 2001, Community Renewal Tax
Relief Act of 2000 requires Renewal Communities regulations no later
than 4 months after the date of enactment, December 21, 2000.
Abstract: Renewal Communities: This part of the rule will implement
section 101 of the Community Renewal and Tax Relief Act of 2000 by
setting forth policies and procedures applicable to the designation of
Renewal Communities, authorized under subchapter X of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986.
Empowerment Zones: Third Round - This part of the rule will implement
section 111 of the Community Renewal and Tax Relief Act of 2000 by
setting forth policies and procedures applicable to the third round of
designations of urban empowerment zones, authorized under subchapter U
of the Internal Revenue Code 1986.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 07/09/01 66 FR 35850
Interim Final Rule Effective 08/08/01
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 09/07/01
Final Action 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Pamela Glekas, Director, Empowerment Zones/Empowerment
Communities Initiative, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Office of Community Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-6339
RIN: 2506-AC09
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Completed Actions
Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)
_______________________________________________________________________
1192. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT-ASSISTED DEMOLITION OF HUD-OWNED
HOUSING UNITS (FR-4698)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 570
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 07/17/02 67 FR 47212
Final Action Effective 08/16/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sue Miller
Phone: 202 708-1577
RIN: 2506-AC10
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Final Rule Stage
Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)
_______________________________________________________________________
1193. FAIR HOUSING ACT REGULATION; CONFORMING AMENDMENT; UPDATE TO
REFLECT CURRENT EDITION OF AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)
(FR-4554)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 3600 to 3620
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 100
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Subpart D of HUD's Fair Housing Act regulations (24 CFR part
100), which address the accessibility requirements of the Fair Housing
Act, has not been updated since 1991. These regulations reference
compliance with the building standards of the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI), but the reference to the ANSI edition of
1986 has long been superseded by two more recent editions of 1992 and
1998. Although parties subject to the Fair Housing Act regulations may
continue to refer to the 1986 edition of ANSI, the regulations need to
be updated to also offer compliance with the 1992 and 1998 editions as
a safe harbor for compliance. This rule will update the regulations to
provide that compliance with the appropriate requirements of the 1986,
1992 or 1998 editions of ANSI A117.1 suffices to satisfy the
accessibility requirements of the Fair Housing Act.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Notice 03/23/00 65 FR 15740
Interim Final Rule 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Cheryl Kent, Special Advisor for Disability Policy,
Office of Enforcement, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
Phone: 202 708-2333
RIN: 2529-AA88
[[Page 74572]]
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Long-Term Actions
Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)
_______________________________________________________________________
1194. FAIR HOUSING ACT REGULATIONS AMENDMENTS: STANDARDS GOVERNING
SEXUAL HARASSMENT (FR-4597)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 3600 to 3620
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 100
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule would amend HUD's Fair Housing regulations to
clarify the standards the Department will use in sexual harassment
cases.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/13/00 65 FR 67666
NPRM Comment Period End 01/12/01
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: David Enzel, Deputy Asistant Secretary for Enforcement
and Programs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of
Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
Phone: 202 619-8046
RIN: 2529-AA89
_______________________________________________________________________
1195. CERTIFICATION AND FUNDING OF STATE AND LOCAL FAIR HOUSING
ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES (FR-4748)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 3601 to 3619; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 115
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) provides
assistance to State and local fair housing enforcement agencies to
build an intergovernmental enforcement structure to further fair
housing. HUD provides assistance to State and local fair housing
enforcement agencies that administer fair housing laws that are
substantially equivalent to the Fair Housing Act (Title VIII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1968; 42 USC 3601-3619). The FHAP program provides
support for complaint processing, training, technical assistance,
education and outreach, data and information systems and other
activities that will further fair housing within the State or local
agency's jurisdiction. HUD intends to update its part 115 regulations
with respect to both the certification of substantially equivalent
agencies and the overall administration of the FHAP program.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Myron Newry, Director, FHIP/FHAP Support Division,
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Fair Housing and
Equal Opportunity
Phone: 202 708-0800
RIN: 2529-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________
1196. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW- AND VERY-LOW-INCOME PERSONS (FR-
2898)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1701u; 42 USC 1450; 42 USC 3301; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 135
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The regulations at 24 CFR part 135 were revised substantially
to incorporate the statutory amendments in the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1992, to reflect certain changes in the design of
the Department's programs that are subject to the section 3
regulations, to clarify the obligations of individuals and entities
subject to the requirements of section 3, and to simplify the
Department's administration of section 3 requirements. The final rule
may make further revisions in response to public comment.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/08/93 58 FR 52534
Notice 11/09/93 58 FR 59423
Notice Comment Period End 12/08/93
Interim Final Rule 06/30/94 59 FR 33886
Interim Final Rule Effective 08/01/94
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 08/29/94
Extension of Effective Period of
Interim Rule 05/31/95 60 FR 28325
Extension Effective 06/30/96
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Local
Agency Contact: Valerie Hayes, Director, Office of Management & Policy,
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Fair Housing and
Equal Opportunity
Phone: 202 708-3685
RIN: 2529-AA49
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Final Rule Stage
Office of Administration (OA)
_______________________________________________________________________
1197. HUD ACQUISITION REGULATION (FR-4705)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 41 USC 251; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2401
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will implement miscellaneous changes to the HUD
Acquisition Regulation (HUDAR) including but not limited to corrections
of regulatory citations due to revisions made to the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) since the last publication of the HUDAR;
revisions reflecting changes in the Department's requirements regarding
organizational conflict of interest, ratification of unauthorized
commitments; and disclosure of information provided to contractors.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 11/00/02
[[Page 74573]]
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Edward L. Girovasi Jr., Director, Policy & Field
Operations Division, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer,
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Administration
Phone: 202 708-0294
RIN: 2535-AA26
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Proposed Rule Stage
Office of the Inspector General (HUDIG)
_______________________________________________________________________
1198. OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL SUBPOENAS AND PRODUCTION IN RESPONSE
TO SUBPOENAS OR DEMANDS OF COURTS OR OTHER AUTHORITIES (FR-4742)
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Legal Authority: Inspector General Act of 1976 as authorized (5 USC
app.) and 42 USC 3537(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 2004
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would amend the regulations of the Office of
Inspector General (OIG) to implement the statutory requirements
concerning the issuance of OIG subpoenas and responses to subpoenas
issued to OIG employees in proceedings where OIG is not a party.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/20/02 67 FR 59428
NPRM Comment Period End 11/19/02
Final Action 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Bryan Saddler, Counsel to the Inspector General,
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Inspector
General, Room 8260, 451 7th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20410
Phone: 202 708-1613
RIN: 2508-AA13
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Completed Actions
Office of the Inspector General (HUDIG)
_______________________________________________________________________
1199. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FR-4716)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 2002
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 07/17/02 67 FR 47216
Final Action Effective 08/16/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Bryan Saddler
Phone: 202 708-1613
RIN: 2508-AA12
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)
_______________________________________________________________________
1200. CHANGES TO THE PUBLIC HOUSING ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (PHAS)(FR-4707)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 72 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 2577-AC32
_______________________________________________________________________
1201. [bull] STREAMLINING AND DEREGULATION OF PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY
PLANS (FR-4788)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 73 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 2577-AC40
_______________________________________________________________________
1202. PUBLIC HOUSING CAPITAL FUND PROGRAM (FR-4507)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437g; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 905
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will implement the regulatory framework for the
Capital Fund Program that will govern the use of the assistance made
available through the Capital Fund formula. The new rule at part 905
will replace and remove several other rules that currently govern a
PHA's use of HUD assistance including part 941 - Public Housing
Development and part 968 - Public Housing Modernization. This rule will
continue and expand the streamlining of procedures and requirements
initiated under the Comprehensive Grant and Comprehensive Improvement
programs at part 968.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: William Thorson, Director, Office of Capital
Improvements, Department of Housing
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and Urban Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-1640
RIN: 2577-AC16
_______________________________________________________________________
1203. MIXED-FINANCE PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENT (FR-4499)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437z-7; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 905
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will implement amendments to the Department's Mixed
Finance Program to reflect statutory changes enacted on October 21,
1998. Also, the rule will revise the Mixed Finance Program so that the
program conforms to HUD's new Capital Fund regulations and will clarify
the specific program requirements and procedures that apply to the
Mixed Finance Program, including operating-subsidy-only mixed-finance
developments.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Milan Ozdinec, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of
Public Housing Investments, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 401-8881
RIN: 2577-AC09
_______________________________________________________________________
1204. [bull] DESIGNATED HOUSING (FR-4755)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437c
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 945
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule provides streamlined requirements for Public
Housing Agencies (PHAs) that plan to designate projects for elderly
families only, disabled families only, or elderly and disabled
families.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Patricia Arnaudo, Senior Housing Program Manager,
Office of Public and Assisted Housing Delivery, Department of Housing
and Urban Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing, 451 7th
Street SW., Washington, DC 20410
Phone: 202 708-0744
RIN: 2577-AC36
_______________________________________________________________________
1205. DENIAL OF ADMISSION AND TERMINATION OF TENANCY OF FUGITIVE FELONS
(FR-4758)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 13661 (c); 42 USC 1437d (l); 42 USC 1437f
(d)(1)(B)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 960.204; 24 CFR 966.4; 24 CFR 982.310; 24 CFR
982.553
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the regulation for public housing and
Section 8 programs to provide for denial of admission and termination
of tenancy for fugitive felons.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Patricia Arnaudo, Senior Housing Program Manager,
Office of Public and Assisted Housing Delivery, Department of Housing
and Urban Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing, 451 7th
Street SW., Washington, DC 20410
Phone: 202 708-0744
RIN: 2577-AC38
_______________________________________________________________________
1206. RESIDENT PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC AND SECTION 8 HOUSING (FR-4657)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437c-1; 42 USC 1437r; 42 USC 1437t; 42 USC
1437z-6; 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 1437d; 42 USC 1437g; 42 USC 1437l; 42
USC 1437; 12 USC 1715z-1b(a)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 964
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would update existing provisions of 24 CFR 964 and
incorporate new provisions of the Quality Housing and Work
Responsibility Act of 1998 related to resident/tenant participation. In
particular, the rule would establish policies, procedures, and
requirements for participating in the Resident Opportunities and Self-
Sufficiency (ROSS) Program. Additionally, the proposed rule contains
expanded definitions and other general information sections as part of
HUD's long-standing efforts to support resident organizations and
resident self-sufficiency.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Organizations
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jeraldene White, Senior Program Manager, Department of
Housing and Urban Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-4214
RIN: 2577-AC26
_______________________________________________________________________
1207. PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM -- DEMOLITION OR DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC
HOUSING PROJECTS (FR-4598)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437p; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 970
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will revise HUD's regulations regarding demolition
and disposition of public housing projects, in accordance with section
531 of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 (Pub. L.
105-276). This rule will establish the general and specific
requirements for HUD approval of demolition and disposition
applications, relocation of residents, resident participation in the
form of consultation and opportunity to purchase, new requirements
regarding resident relocation, the PHA Plan and local government
consultation and a new authority for a PHA to demolish a small number
of their units without
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a formal application under certain circumstances, referred to as ``de
minimis'' demolition.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Ainars Rodins, Director, Special Applications Center,
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Public and
Indian Housing
Phone: 312 353-6236
RIN: 2577-AC20
_______________________________________________________________________
1208. CONVERSION OF DEVELOPMENTS FROM PUBLIC HOUSING STOCK; METHODOLOGY
FOR COMPARING COSTS OF PUBLIC HOUSING AND TENANT-BASED ASSISTANCE (FR-
4718)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437t; 1437z-5; 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 972
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would establish the cost methodology that Public
Housing Agencies (PHAs) must use under HUD's programs for the required
and voluntary conversion of public housing developments to tenant-based
assistance. Both programs require that PHAs, before undertaking any
conversion activity, compare the cost of providing tenant-based
assistance with the cost of continuing to operate the development as
public housing. The cost methodology would be codified as an appendix
to HUD's regulations for the required and voluntary conversion programs
at 24 CFR part 972. The cost methodology was originally contained in
HUD's July 23, 1999 proposed rule on voluntary conversions (although
the methodology also applies to required conversions). HUD has decided
to significantly revise the proposed cost methodology, based both on
the public comments received on the proposed rule and upon further
consideration of the cost factors that should be assessed by PHAs in
making conversion determinations. Accordingly, HUD has decided to issue
this new rule, which will provide the public with an additional
opportunity to comment on the methodology that will be used for the
required cost comparisons.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Rod Solomon, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy,
Program and Legislative Initiatives, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0713
RIN: 2577-AC33
_______________________________________________________________________
1209. PROJECT-BASED VOUCHER PROGRAM (FR-4636)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 71 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 2577-AC25
_______________________________________________________________________
1210. IMPLEMENTATION OF STATUTORY REVISIONS TO NAHASDA (FR-4750)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 25 USC 4101 et seq; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 1000
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would implement statutory amendments made to the
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996
(25 USC 4101 et seq) (NAHASDA) by the American Homeownership and
Economic Opportunity Act (Pub.L. 106-569, approved December 27, 2000)
and the Omnibus Indian Advancement Act (Pub.L. 106-568, approved
December 27, 2000). (With minor exceptions, these two laws made
identical amendments to NAHASDA). The rule will update the NAHASDA
regulations to conform to self-implementing statutory amendments not
reflected in the regulations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Tribal
Agency Contact: Ted Key, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Native
American Programs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office
of Public and Indian Housing, Washington, DC 20741
Phone: 202 401-7914
RIN: 2577-AC37
_______________________________________________________________________
1211. NAHASDA HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR NATIVE HAWAIIANS (FR-4668)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 12 USC 1715z-13a; 25 USC 4101 et seq; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 1006; 24 CFR 1007
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 1, 2001.
Section 807 of the American Homeownership and Economic Opportunity Act
of 2001 requires that HUD issue final regulations by October 1, 2001.
Abstract: This rule implements the provisions contained in title V,
subtitle B of the American Homeownership and Economic Opportunity Act
of 2000. These provisions add a new title VIII to the Native American
Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) of 1996. Under
NAHASDA, HUD provides grants, loan guarantees, and technical assistance
to Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages for the development and
operation of low-income housing in Indian areas. New title VIII expands
the scope of NAHASDA to include housing assistance to Native Hawaiians,
and establishes statutory requirements specific to Native Hawaiian
assistance. Part 1006 of this rule will implement the Native Hawaiian
Housing Block Grant Program. Part 1007 will implement the Native
Hawaiian Housing Loan Guarantee Program. HUD will publish a separate
rule with additional program administration requirements.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 06/13/02 67 FR 40774
Interim Final Rule Effective 07/15/02
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 08/12/02
NPRM 11/00/02
[[Page 74576]]
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Ted Key, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Native
American Programs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office
of Public and Indian Housing, Washington, DC 20741
Phone: 202 401-7914
RIN: 2577-AC27
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Final Rule Stage
Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)
_______________________________________________________________________
1212. DEREGULATION FOR SMALL PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCIES (FR-4753)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 74 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 2577-AC34
_______________________________________________________________________
1213. PUBLIC HOUSING HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAMS (FR-4504)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437z-4; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 906
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will set forth the requirements and procedures
governing a new statutory homeownership program to be administered by
public housing agencies. Under this rule, a PHA makes public housing
dwelling units available for purchase by low-income families as their
principal residences.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/14/99 64 FR 49932
NPRM Comment Period End 11/15/99
Final Action 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Milan Ozdinec, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of
Public Housing Investments, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 401-8881
RIN: 2577-AC15
_______________________________________________________________________
1214. PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TOTAL DEVELOPMENT COST (TDC) (FR-4489)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437b; 42 USC 1437c; 42 USC 1437g; 43 USC
3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 941
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will amend HUD's regulations governing Total
Development Cost (TDC) for the development of public housing. The
amendments will implement changes made to the statutory TDC
requirements. Among other changes, this rule will limit the amount of
public housing funds that a public housing agency may use to pay for
housing construction costs. The rule will also provide that demolition
and environmental hazard remediation costs are included in TDC only to
the extent that such costs are associated with the replacement of
public housing units on the project site.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/04/01 66 FR 1008
NPRM Comment Period End 03/05/01
Final Action 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: William Thorson, Director, Office of Capital
Improvements, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of
Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-1640
RIN: 2577-AC05
_______________________________________________________________________
1215. REQUIRED CONVERSION OF DEVELOPMENT FROM PUBLIC HOUSING STOCK (FR-
4475)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437z-5; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 972
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule implements a revision to the statute that
authorizes HUD's public housing and Section 8 housing assistance
programs. The revision requires Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) to
identify distressed public housing developments that must be converted
to tenant-based assistance. If it would be more expensive to modernize
and operate a distressed development for its remaining useful life than
to provide tenant-based assistance to all residents, or the PHA cannot
assure the long-term viability of a distressed development, then the
PHA must develop and carry out a five-year plan to remove the
development from its public housing inventory, and convert it to
tenant-based assistance. This rule follows publication of a July 23,
1999 proposed rule, and takes into consideration the public comments
received on the proposed rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/23/99 64 FR 40232
NPRM Comment Period End 09/21/99
Final Action 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Rod Solomon, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy,
Program and Legislative Initiatives, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0713
RIN: 2577-AC01
[[Page 74577]]
_______________________________________________________________________
1216. VOLUNTARY CONVERSION OF DEVELOPMENTS FROM PUBLIC HOUSING STOCK
(FR-4476)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437t; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 972
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule implements a revision to the statute authorizing
HUD's public housing and Section 8 housing assistance programs. The
revision authorizes Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) to convert a
development to tenant-based assistance by removing the development (or
a portion of a development) from its public housing inventory and
providing for relocation of the residents or provision of tenant-based
assistance to them. This action is permitted only when that change
would be cost effective, be beneficial to residents of the development
and the surrounding area, and not have an adverse impact on the
availability of affordable housing. This rule follows publication of a
July 23, 1999 proposed rule, and takes into consideration the public
comments received on the proposed rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/23/99 64 FR 40240
NPRM Comment Period End 09/21/99
Final Rule 06/22/01 66 FR 33616
Final Rule Effective 07/23/01
Final Action 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Rod Solomon, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy,
Program and Legislative Initiatives, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0713
RIN: 2577-AC02
_______________________________________________________________________
1217. SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM; EXPANSION OF PAYMENT
STANDARDS PROTECTION (FR-4586)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437f; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 982
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends HUD's regulations for the Housing Choice
Voucher Program to expand the regulatory payment standard protection
against subsidy reduction. The previous regulations limited payment
standard protection to the first 24 months of the lease term. This rule
provides that a family is not subject to a subsidy reduction until the
second regular reexamination of family income and composition following
the payment standard reduction. This protection extends for the
duration of the lease term. This rule follows publication of a July 10,
2000 interim rule, and takes into consideration the public comments
received on the interim rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 07/10/00 65 FR 42508
Interim Final Rule Effective 08/09/00
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 09/08/00
Final Action 03/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gerald J. Benoit, Director, Real Estate and Housing
Performance Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0477
RIN: 2577-AC18
_______________________________________________________________________
1218. SECTION 8 HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM; PILOT PROGRAM FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP
ASSISTANCE FOR DISABLED FAMILIES (FR-4661)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437f; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 982
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule implements the three-year pilot program authorized
by section 302 of the American Homeownership and Economic Opportunity
Act of 2000 (Pub.L. 106-569, approved December 27, 2000). A public
housing agency (PHA) may elect to provide homeownership assistance to a
disabled family under the pilot program, rather than under the Housing
Choice Voucher Program homeownership option. Under the pilot program, a
PHA provides homeownership assistance to a disabled family residing in
a home purchased and owned by one or more members of the family. The
final rule incorporates the requirements for the pilot program in HUD's
regulations for the homeownership option. In addition to the amendments
implementing section 302, HUD has taken the opportunity afforded by
this rule to make several clarifying and technical amendments to its
September 12, 2000 final rule establishing the homeownership option.
This final rule follows publication of a June 22, 2001 interim rule,
and takes into consideration the public comments received on the
interim rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 06/22/01 66 FR 33610
Interim Final Rule Effective 07/23/01
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 08/21/01
Final Action 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gerald J. Benoit, Director, Real Estate and Housing
Performance Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0477
RIN: 2577-AC24
_______________________________________________________________________
1219. SECTION 8 HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM: DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE GRANTS AND
STREAMLINING AMENDMENTS (FR-4670)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437f; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 982
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule implements section 301 of the American
Homeownership and Economic Opportunity Act of 2000, which amends the
``homeownership option'' under the Housing Choice
[[Page 74578]]
Voucher Program. Under section 301, a Public Housing Agency (PHA) may,
in lieu of paying a monthly homeownership assistance payment on behalf
of a family, provide homeownership assistance for the family in the
form of a single grant to be used toward the downpayment required in
connection with the purchase of the home. Implementation of these
downpayment assistance grants is anticipated for Federal fiscal year
2003. In addition to implementation of section 301, this final rule
also clarifies and streamlines several regulatory requirements
applicable to both downpayment grants and monthly homeownership
assistance payments provided under the homeownership option. This rule
follows publication of a June 13, 2001 proposed rule and takes into
consideration the public comments received on the proposed rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/13/01 66 FR 32198
NPRM Comment Period End 08/13/01
Final Action 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Gerald J. Benoit, Director, Real Estate and Housing
Performance Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0477
RIN: 2577-AC28
_______________________________________________________________________
1220. HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM HOMEOWNERSHIP OPTION: ELIGIBILITY
OF PHA OWNED OR CONTROLLED UNITS (FR-4759)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437f; 42 USC 3535(I)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 982
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule provides that units owned or substantially
controlled by a public housing agency (PHA) are eligible for purchase
under the Housing Choice Voucher Program homeownership option. The
inclusion of PHA owned or controlled properties among properties
eligible for purchase under the homeownership option will expand the
availability of housing and affordable homeownership opportunities for
voucher families participating in the homeownership option. The rule
also establishes procedures to remove potential conflicts of interest
where the PHA is the seller. Specifically, the rule provides that an
independent entity must perform certain administrative duties for which
the PHA would normally be responsible. These provisions are modeled on
the requirements for PHA-owned units in the voucher rental program.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 10/28/02 67 FR 65864
Interim Final Rule Effective 11/27/02
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 12/27/02
Final Rule 03/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Gerald J. Benoit, Director, Real Estate and Housing
Performance Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0477
RIN: 2577-AC39
_______________________________________________________________________
1221. REVISIONS TO SEMAP LEASE-UP INDICATOR (FR-4604)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437a; 42 USC 1437c; 42 USC 1437f; 42 USC
3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 985
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule revises the way HUD measures and verifies
performance under the lease-up indicator for the Section 8 Management
Assessment Program (SEMAP). The rule revises the lease-up standard to
measure the higher of the percent of units leased during the Public
Housing Agency's (PHA) SEMAP rating period or the percent of available
budget authority expended during the PHA's SEMAP rating period. In
addition, this rule also revises the SEMAP regulations to provide for
automated signature of the required SEMAP certification. The rule
follows publication of an October 1, 2001, interim rule, and takes into
consideration the public comments received on the interim rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 10/01/01 66 FR 50004
Interim Final Rule Effective 10/31/01
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 11/30/01
Final Action 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gerald J. Benoit, Director, Real Estate and Housing
Performance Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0477
RIN: 2577-AC21
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Long-Term Actions
Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)
_______________________________________________________________________
1222. OPERATING FUND ALLOCATION FORMULA (FR-4425)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437g; 42 USC 3535(d)
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 990
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule will follow publication of a March 29, 2001
interim rule that governs the determination of funding distribution to
public housing agencies under the Operating Fund. The Conference Report
to HUD's FY 2000 Appropriations Act (Pub. L. 106-74, approved October
20, 1999) directs
[[Page 74579]]
HUD to contract with the Harvard University Graduate School of Design
to conduct a study of the cost incurred in operating well run public
housing and provides the results to the negotiated rulemaking committee
and the appropriate congressional committees. As portions of the study
are completed, HUD is meeting with representatives of the negotiated
rulemaking committee that helped HUD develop the Operating Fund
proposed rule, as well as other interested parties. These meetings have
also been open to the public. HUD will develop the final rule once the
cost study is completed, taking into account the input from interested
members of the public.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Notice 02/03/99 64 FR 5570
Notice Comment Period End 03/05/99
NPRM 07/10/00 65 FR 42488
NPRM Comment Period End 08/09/00
Interim Final Rule 03/29/01 66 FR 17276
Interim Final Rule Effective 04/30/01
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 05/29/01
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Stephen Sprague, Funding and Financial Management
Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Public
and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-1872
RIN: 2577-AB88
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Completed Actions
Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)
_______________________________________________________________________
1223. IMPLEMENTATION OF PUBLIC LAW 106-504: ELIGIBILITY OF CITIZENS OF
THE FREELY ASSOCIATED STATES FOR FEDERALLY ASSISTED HOUSING (FR-4754)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 5; 24 CFR 960.206; 24 CFR 960.207; 24 CFR 960.407
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule 10/23/02 67 FR 65272
Final Action Effective 11/22/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Rod Solomon
Phone: 202 708-0713
RIN: 2577-AC35
_______________________________________________________________________
1224. PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY PLANS: DECONCENTRATION--AMENDMENT TO
ESTABLISHED INCOME RANGE DEFINITION (FR-4677)
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 903
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 08/06/02 67 FR 51030
Final Rule Effective 09/05/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Local
Agency Contact: Rod Solomon
Phone: 202 708-0713
RIN: 2577-AC31
_______________________________________________________________________
1225. EXCEPTION PAYMENT STANDARD TO OFFSET INCREASE IN UTILITY COSTS IN
THE HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM (FR-4672)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 24 CFR 982
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 09/04/02 67 FR 56688
Final Action Effective 10/04/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Gerald J. Benoit
Phone: 202 708-0477
RIN: 2577-AC29
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