What is a Program or Project?

Information by State  Print version   In This Section Introduction and Objectives   Overview of the URA   Planning   What is a Program or Project?   Voluntary vs. Involuntary Acquisition   Involuntary Acquisition   Who is/ Who is Not Displaced?   Relocation Notices   Relocation Advisory Services   Residential Relocation   Housing of Last Resort   Temporary Relocation   Nonresidential Relocation   Overview of Section 104(d)   Additional Information This training module was last updated in September, 2005.

The answer to this question may seem simple, but it can be more complex than it appears.

Your acquisition and relocation activities may trigger URA requirements even when you may feel they are unrelated. It is important for you to have a clear understanding of these and other important terms as defined in the URA and the regulations.

What is a "Program or Project" under the URA?

The phrase "program or project" is defined in 49 CFR Part 24 as, "any activity or series of activities undertaken by a federal agency or with federal financial assistance received or anticipated in any phase of an undertaking in accordance with the federal funding agency guidelines".

Where can you go to find more information about this topic?

You should consult 49 CFR 24.2(a)(22), and Chapter 1 and Chapter 8 of HUD Handbook 1378 for more guidance.