[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 133 (Wednesday, July 10, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36472-36492]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-17639]



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Part VII





Department of Housing and Urban Development





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Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program Funding 
Availability, Fiscal Year 1996; Amendment and Reopening of Application 
Period; Notice

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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-4003-N-02]


Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing; 
Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program Notice of Funding 
Availability--FY 1996; Amendment and reopening of application period

AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian 
Housing, HUD.

ACTION: Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 
1996; Amendment and Reopening of Application Period.

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SUMMARY: On April 8, 1996 (61 FR 15674), HUD published a notice 
announcing the availability of fiscal year (FY) 1996 funding for its 
Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program. This notice, 
published in today's Federal Register makes two amendments to the April 
8, 1996 NOFA, and reopens the application period for a period of 30 
days. This notice amends the April 8, 1996 NOFA to provide for the 
final FY 1996 funding amount. This notice also amends the FY 1996 NOFA 
to revise the grant award limit for the largest category of housing 
authorities (50,000 units or more). For the convenience of the reader, 
the entire NOFA is being republished.

    Note: All eligible housing authorities are invited to submit 
applications under this NOFA.

    Housing authorities whose applications were submitted by the 
application deadline (June 14, 1996) under the April 8, 1996 NOFA are 
not required to resubmit applications under this amended NOFA. However, 
a housing authority whose application was timely filed under the April 
8, 1996 NOFA, may submit an amended application or a replacement 
application during the 30-day application period. If submitting an 
amended or replacement application, the housing authority must clearly 
identify that its previous application filed under the April 8, 1996 
NOFA is being amended or replaced in its entirety by the new 
submission.
    Housing authorities whose applications were not filed by the June 
14, 1996 deadline under the April 8, 1996 NOFA are considered timely 
filed under this NOFA, and need not reapply under this NOFA.
    Housing authorities whose applications were timely filed under the 
April 8, 1996 but rejected will be notified of the rejection and may 
reapply under this NOFA published in today's Federal Register.
    Again, all eligible housing authorities are eligible to apply under 
this NOFA.
    This amended NOFA provides for HUD's final FY 1996 funding amount 
($259,000,487) under the Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination 
Program (PHDEP) for use in eliminating drug-related crime and other 
criminal activities associated with drug-related problems. Funded 
programs must be part of a comprehensive plan for addressing the 
problem of drug-related crime and other criminal activities associated 
with drug-related problems.
    In the body of this document is information concerning the purpose 
of the NOFA, applicant eligibility, available amounts, selection 
criteria, financial requirements, management, and application 
processing, including how to apply, how selections will be made, and 
how applicants will be notified of results. HEREAFTER, the term housing 
authority (HA) shall include public housing agencies (PHAs) and Indian 
housing authorities (IHAs).

DATES: Applications must be received at the local HUD Field Office on 
or before August 9, 1996 AT 3:00 PM, LOCAL TIME. THIS APPLICATION 
DEADLINE IS FIRM AS TO DATE AND HOUR. In the interest of fairness to 
all competing applicants, the Department will treat as ineligible for 
consideration any application that is received after the deadline. 
Applicants should take this practice into account and make early 
submission of their materials to avoid any risk of loss of eligibility 
brought about by any unanticipated or delivery-related problems. A FAX 
is not acceptable.

ADDRESSES: (a) APPLICATION KIT: An application kit may be obtained, 
and assistance provided, from the local HUD Field Office with 
delegated public housing responsibilities over an applying public 
housing authority, or from the Area Offices of Native American 
Programs (AONAP) having jurisdiction over an Indian housing 
authority making an application, or by calling HUD's Drug 
Information and Strategy Clearinghouse, telephone (800) 578-3472. 
The application kit contains information on all exhibits and 
certifications required under this NOFA.

    (b) APPLICATION SUBMISSION: An applicant may submit only one 
application per housing authority under each Notice of Funding 
Availability (NOFA). Joint applications ARE NOT PERMITTED under this 
program with the following EXCEPTION: HAs under a single administration 
(such as HAs managing another HA under contract or HAs sharing a common 
executive director) may submit a single application, even though each 
HA has its own operating budget. Applications (original and two 
identical copies of the original application) must be received by the 
deadline at the local HUD Field Office with responsibilities over the 
applying public housing authorities, Attention: Director, Office of 
Public Housing or, in the case of Indian housing authorities, at the 
local HUD AONAP (with jurisdiction over the applying Indian housing 
authorities, as appropriate) Attention: Administrator, AONAP. A 
complete listing of these offices is provided in Appendix ``A'' of this 
NOFA. It is not sufficient for an application to bear a postage date 
within the submission time period. Applications submitted by facsimile 
are not acceptable. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE DATE OF 
AUGUST 9, 1996, AT 3:00 PM, LOCAL TIME, WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions concerning the Public 
Housing Drug Elimination Program (PHDEP) contact: the local HUD Field 
Office, Director, Office of Public Housing (Appendix ``A'' of this 
NOFA), HUD's Drug Information and Strategy Clearinghouse, telephone 
(800) 578-3472 or Malcolm E. (Mike) Main, Crime Prevention and Security 
Division, Office of Community Relations and Involvement, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing, Room 4112, telephone (202) 708-1197, ext. 
4232.
    For questions concerning Native Americans programs contact: the 
local HUD Field Office Administrator, AONAP (Appendix ``A'' of this 
NOFA), HUD's Drug Information and Strategy Clearinghouse, telephone 
(800) 578-3472 or Tracy Outlaw, Office of Native American Programs, 
Room B-133, telephone (202) 755-0088.
    For questions concerning the Assisted Housing Drug Elimination 
Program (AHDEP) contact: Michael E. Diggs, Office of Multifamily 
Housing Programs, Office of Housing, Room 6130, telephone (202) 708-
0614, ext. 2514.
    The address for the above Headquarters persons is: Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20410. Hearing-or-speech impaired persons may call (800) 877-8339. 
(Federal Information Relay Service TTY.) Except for the ``800'' number, 
these telephone numbers are not toll-free.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Paperwork Reduction Act Statement

    The information collection requirements contained in this Notice 
have been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review 
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520). An 
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to 
respond to, a collection of information unless the collection displays 
a valid control number. The OMB control number, when assigned, will be 
announced by separate notice in the Federal Register.

Changes to the April 8, 1996 NOFA

    Final Funding Amount. On April 8, 1996 (61 FR 15674), HUD published 
a NOFA announcing the approximate FY 1996 funding for the Public and 
Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program (PHDEP). At the time of 
publication of the April 8, 1996 NOFA, Congress had not yet enacted a 
FY 1996 appropriation for HUD. Accordingly, the April 8, 1996 NOFA set 
forth HUD's estimate of the FY 1996 funding that the Congress would 
make available. HUD published the NOFA in order to give potential 
applicants adequate time to prepare applications.
    On April 26, 1996, the President signed the Omnibus Consolidated 
Rescissions and Appropriations Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-134) (``FY 1996 
Appropriations Act''). The amount available (to remain available until 
expended) for funding under the FY 1996 PHDEP NOFA is $259,000,487. The 
FY 1996 Appropriations Act appropriated $290 million for the Drug 
Elimination Program. Of the total $290 million appropriated, $1.5 
million will fund drug information clearinghouse services; $10 million 
will fund drug elimination technical assistance, contracts and other 
assistance training, program assessments, and execution for or on 
behalf of public housing agencies and resident organizations (including 
the cost of necessary travel for participants in such training); $2.5 
million shall be used in connection with efforts to combat violent 
crime in public and assisted housing under the Operation Safe Home 
Program administered by the Inspector General of HUD; and $17,343,750 
is for funding the Assisted Housing Drug Elimination Program.
    No FY 1996 Funding for the Youth Sports Program. As stated in a 
notice published by HUD on June 12, 1996 (61 FR 29884), HUD is not 
funding the Youth Sports Program for FY 1996. However, following an 
appeal from the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Housing Authority for 
reconsideration of its FY 1994 Youth Sports Program NOFA score, HUD has 
determined that this application qualified for funding. Because all FY 
1994 and FY 1995 funds have already been awarded, HUD has decided to 
correct this error by awarding the Lexington-Fayette Urban County 
Housing Authority $125,000 of FY 1996 funds. In addition, $469,237 of 
carryover/recovery program funds will be made available under the April 
8, 1996 NOFA. Accordingly, the total FY 1996 funding available under 
the April 1996 PHDEP NOFA is $259,000,487.
    Revision to the Maximum Grant Award Amount for the Largest Category 
of HAs. This NOFA revises the grant amount cap for the largest category 
of HAs (50,000 units or more). The cap is increased from $25,000,000 to 
$35,000,000 as a matter of allocational equity. This change will permit 
an HA with a high number of units to compete for an amount that more 
fairly represents its share of public housing unit responsibility.
    The entire NOFA, as amended by the changes discussed above, is set 
forth below.

I. Purpose and Substantive Description

(a) Authority

    These grants are authorized under Chapter 2, Subtitle C, Title V of 
the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 11901 et seq.), as amended 
by section 581 of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 (NAHA), 
approved November 28, 1990, Pub. L. 101-625, and section 161 of the 
Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 (HCDA 1992) (Pub. L. 102-
550, approved October 28, 1992), and the Omnibus Consolidated 
Rescissions and Appropriations Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-134, approved 
April 26, 1996).

(b) Allocation Amounts

    (1) Federal Fiscal Year 1996 Funding. The amount available, to 
remain available until expended, for funding under this NOFA in FY 1996 
is $259,000,487.
    (2) Maximum Grant Award Amounts. HUD is distributing grant funds 
under this NOFA on a national competition basis. Maximum grant award 
amounts are computed on a sliding scale, using an overall maximum cap, 
depending upon the number of public housing agency (PHA) or Indian 
housing authority (IHA) units. The unit count includes rental, Turnkey 
III Homeownership, Mutual Help Homeownership and Section 23 leased 
housing bond-financed projects. Units in the Turnkey III Homeownership, 
Mutual Help Homeownership and Section 23 bond-financed programs are 
counted IF they have not been conveyed. Eligible projects must be 
covered by an annual contributions contract (ACC) or annual operating 
agreement (AOA) during the period of the grant award.
    (i) Public housing agencies.
    (A) PHA-Owned Rental Housing Program. In accordance with Notice 94-
66 (PHA), Low Rent Public Housing Program--Streamlined Operating Budget 
and Financial Reporting Procedures, PHAs with fiscal years beginning 
January 1, 1995 and after, ARE NOT REQUIRED to submit an Operating 
Budget (Form HUD-52564) IF they have been determined, by HUD, to be 
High or Standard performers under Public Housing Management Assessment 
Program (PHMAP) and HAVE NOT FAILED the PHMAP financial indicators. 
Those requesting subsidy must, however, submit Form HUD-52723, 
Calculation of Performance Funding System (PFS) Operating Subsidy and 
units are in the header (which is the top of the form).
    (B) PHAs (rental program) that are NOT REQUIRED to submit a budget 
under the PHMAP criteria in Section I.(b)(2)(ii)(A), above, of this 
NOFA AND are not requesting operating subsidy ARE NOT REQUIRED to 
submit Form HUD-52723. Unit counts MUST be confirmed with the local 
Field Office prior to submission of the PHDEP application.
    (C) For PHA-Owned Turnkey III Homeownership Program and Section 23 
Leased Housing Programs, PHAs ARE REQUIRED to submit Form HUD-52564, in 
accordance with Notice PIH 94-66 (PHA), and units in the header (which 
is the top of the form).
    (D) For purposes of this NOFA, PHAs ARE REQUIRED to validate their 
unit counts with the local Field Office as of April 1, 1996. Units 
identified after this date will not be accepted.
    (ii) Indian housing authorities.
    (A) As of January 1, 1995 Indian housing authorities ARE NOT 
REQUIRED to submit Form HUD-52564, UNLESS a corrective action order has 
been issued in accordance with Notice PIH 94-72 (IHA) extended by 
Notice PIH 95-65.
    (B) For purposes of this NOFA, Indian housing authorities ARE 
REQUIRED to validate their unit counts with the local AONAP, prior to 
submission of the PHDEP application, to ensure the unit count matches 
the data in the Management Information Retrieval System (MIRS) for 
units in management as of April 1, 1996. Units identified after this 
date will not be accepted.

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    (iii) The amount computed in this way MUST be compared with the 
dollar amount requested in the PHA/IHA application to make certain the 
amount requested does not exceed the maximum grant award. BASED UPON 
THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTIONS I.(B)(2)(i) THROUGH (iii) OF THIS NOFA, 
APPLICANTS THAT REQUEST FUNDING THAT EXCEEDS THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM 
GRANT AWARD AMOUNT PERMITTED WILL BE REJECTED AND WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE 
FOR ANY FUNDING.
    Amendments to the PHDEP made by the Housing and Community 
Development Act of 1992 (Pub. L. 102-550, approved October 28, 1992), 
permit grants, under certain conditions as given in Section (c)(9) of 
this NOFA, below, to be used to eliminate drug-related crime and other 
criminal activities associated with drug-related crime in housing owned 
by PHAs that is not housing assisted under the United States Housing 
Act of 1937 and is not otherwise federally assisted. Where an 
application is submitted for this category of housing, the amount of 
eligible funding will be determined on the same per-unit basis as for 
federally assisted housing units, above.
    The maximum grant awards are estimated to be as follows, although, 
as discussed below, in Section I.(b)(4) of this NOFA (Reduction of 
Requested Grant Amounts and Special Conditions), the Department may 
adjust the amount of any grant award. These estimates of the maximum 
grant awards are based on the amount of funds available in FY 1995. The 
maximum grant awards may be further adjusted based on the enacted 1996 
appropriation.
    (i) For housing authorities with 1-499 units: The maximum grant 
award is either a maximum grant award cap of $500.00 per unit, or a 
TOTAL MINIMUM grant award of $50,000, WHICHEVER IS GREATER;
    (ii) For housing authorities with 500-1,249 units: The maximum 
grant award is either a maximum grant award cap of $300.00 per unit, or 
a TOTAL MINIMUM grant award of $250,000, WHICHEVER IS GREATER;
    (iii) For housing authorities with 1,250-49,999 units: The maximum 
grant award is either a maximum grant award cap of $250.00 per unit, or 
a TOTAL MINIMUM grant award of $375,000 WHICHEVER IS GREATER;
    (iv) For housing authorities with 50,000 or more units: The maximum 
grant award is a maximum cap of $200.00 per unit OR A TOTAL MAXIMUM 
GRANT AWARD OF $35 MILLION.
    An applicant shall not apply for more funding than is permitted in 
accordance with the estimated maximum grant award amount as described 
above. Any application requesting funding that exceeds the estimated 
maximum grant award amount permitted will be rejected and will not be 
eligible for any funding UNLESS A COMPUTATIONAL ERROR WAS INVOLVED IN 
THE FUNDING REQUEST. Section IV of this NOFA provides guidance 
regarding application curable and noncurable deficiencies.
    Such a computational error will be considered a curable deficiency 
in the application. Section III.(d) (Checklist of Application 
Requirements) of this NOFA requires applicants to compute the maximum 
grant award amount for which they are eligible. In accordance with 
Sections I.(b)(2)(i) through (iii) of this NOFA, applicants are 
required to confirm the unit count with the local HUD Field Office and/
or AONAP prior to submission of the application. The amount computed in 
this way must be compared with the dollar amount requested in the 
application to make certain the amount requested does not exceed the 
maximum grant award.
    (3) Reallocation. All awards will be made to fund fully an 
application, except as provided in Section I.(b)(4) of this NOFA 
(Reduction of Requested Grant Amounts and Special Conditions) below.
    (4) Reduction of Requested Grant Amounts and Special Conditions. 
HUD may approve an application for an amount lower than the amount 
requested, withhold funds after approval, and/or the grantee will be 
required to comply with special conditions added to the grant 
agreement, in accordance with 24 CFR 85.12 (PHAs), and 24 CFR 950.135 
(IHAs) as applicable, and the requirements of this NOFA, or where:
    (i) HUD determines the amount requested for one or more eligible 
activities is unreasonable or unnecessary;
    (ii) The application does not otherwise meet applicable cost 
limitations established for the program;
    (iii) The applicant has requested an ineligible activity;
    (iv) Insufficient amounts remain in that funding round to fund the 
full amount requested in the application and HUD determines that 
partial funding is a viable option;
    (v) The applicant fails to implement the program in its plan and/or 
fails to submit required reports;
    (vi) The applicant has demonstrated an inability to manage HUD 
grants, particularly PHDEP grants; or
    (vii) For any other reason where good cause exists.

(c) Eligibility

    Funding under this NOFA is available only for HAs. Although section 
161 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 (Pub. L. 102-
550, approved October 28, 1992) makes public housing resident 
management corporations (RMCs) eligible for PHDEP funding, the FY 1996 
Appropriations Act limited the funds appropriated ``for grants to 
public and Indian housing agencies.'' Because RMCs, unlike IHAs, 
constitute a separate entity from PHAs under the authorizing statute, 
no funds are appropriated for RMCs. However, RMCs may continue to 
receive funding from housing authority grantees, as sub-grantees, to 
develop security and drug abuse prevention programs involving site 
residents as they have in the past. The Department has determined that 
the term ``in or around'' means within, or adjacent to, the physical 
boundaries of a public or Indian housing development. This effect of 
this definition is appropriate to make certain that program funds and 
program activities are targeted to benefit, as directly as possible, 
public and Indian housing developments, the intended beneficiaries of 
the program under the authorizing statute. An application for funding 
under this program may be for one or more of the eligible activities. 
The following is a listing of eligible activities under this program 
and guidance as to their parameters:
    (1) Employment of Security Guard Personnel. Employment of security 
personnel IS PERMITTED under this section. Employment of contracted 
security personnel is divided into two categories: contracted security 
personnel services and equipment for and employment of HA police 
departments.
    (i) CONTRACTED SECURITY GUARD PERSONNEL SERVICES. Contracting for 
or direct HA employment of security personnel services in HAs/
development(s) IS PERMITTED under this program. Contracting for 
security personnel services is defined as a competitive process in 
which individual companies and/or individuals participate.
    (A) Contracted security personnel funded by this program must 
perform services not usually performed by local law enforcement 
agencies on a routine basis, such as, patrolling inside buildings, 
providing personnel services at building entrances to check for proper 
identification or patrolling and checking car parking lots for 
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    (B) Contracted security personnel funded by this program must meet 
and demonstrate compliance with all relevant Federal, Tribal, State or 
local government insurance, licensing, certification, training, 
bonding, or other similar requirements relating to security services.
    (C) The HA, the cooperating local law enforcement agency, and the 
provider (contractor) of the security personnel services are required 
to enter into and execute a security personnel service contract that 
includes (but is not limited to) the following:
    (1) The activities to be performed by security personnel employed 
by the contractor; the scope of authority, written policies, 
procedures, and practices that will govern security personnel 
performance (i.e., a Policy Manual as described in Section I.(c)) of 
this NOFA; and how the security personnel contractor shall coordinate 
activities with the local law enforcement agency;
    (2) The types of activities that the approved security personnel 
contractor(s) are expressly prohibited from undertaking.
    (D) Expenditures for activities under this section will not be 
incurred by the HA (grantee) and/or funds released by the local HUD 
Field Office until the HA has executed a contract for security 
personnel services.
    (E) Security personnel services funded under this program shall be 
guided by a contract for services that includes a policy manual (see 
below) that regulates, directs, controls, and monitors the conduct and 
activities of its personnel. The HA shall ensure all contracted 
security personnel are trained at a minimum in the areas described in 
this section.
    (1) An up-to-date policy manual, which contains the security 
personnel contractor's policies, procedures, and general orders that 
regulate conduct and describe in detail how jobs are to be performed, 
must exist before a contract for services can be executed.
    (2) Areas that MUST BE COVERED IN THE CONTRACTOR'S SECURITY 
PERSONNEL MANUAL INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: use of force, resident 
contacts, enforcement of HA rules, response criteria to calls, 
pursuits, arrest procedures, reporting of crimes and workload, feedback 
procedures to victims, citizens' complaint procedures, internal affairs 
investigations, towing of vehicles, authorized weapons and other 
equipment, radio procedures internally and with local police, training 
requirements, patrol procedures, scheduling of meetings with residents, 
reports to be completed, record keeping and position descriptions on 
all personnel, post assignments, monitoring and self evaluation 
program.
    (F) The security personnel contractor shall complete a daily 
activity form/incident complaint report for the HA. The contractor 
shall use a HA approved activity form for the collection, analysis and 
reporting of these activities by personnel funded under this section. 
Computers, software, and associated equipment ARE PERMITTED as eligible 
items in support of crime workload data collection activities to 
support the HA's crime prevention and security mission.
    (ii) EQUIPMENT FOR AND EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL FOR HOUSING 
AUTHORITY POLICE DEPARTMENTS. Funding for equipment and employment of 
HA police department personnel IS PERMITTED by HAs that already have 
their own public housing authority police department. The below listed 
eleven (11) HAs have public housing police departments:

Baltimore Housing Authority and Community Development, Baltimore, MD
Boston Housing Authority, Boston, MA
Buffalo Housing Authority, Buffalo, NY
Chicago Housing Authority, Chicago, IL
Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority, Cleveland, OH
Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Housing Authority of the City of Oakland, Oakland, CA
Philadelphia Housing Authority, Philadelphia, PA
Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Waterbury Housing Authority, Waterbury, CT
Virgin Islands Housing Authority, Virgin Islands

    (A) On September 22, 1995, the Department issued Notice PIH 95-58 
(Guidelines for Creating, Implementing and Managing Public Housing 
Authority Police Departments in Public Housing Authorities). This 
Notice identifies the prerequisites for creating public housing police 
departments and provides guidance regarding technical assistance to HAs 
to assist in making decisions regarding public housing security, 
analysis of security needs and performance measures.
    (B) HAs that have established their own public housing authority 
police departments, but are not included on this list, may file a 
request to be recognized as a HA police department by contacting 
Malcolm E. (Mike) Main of the Crime Prevention and Security Division 
(CPSD), Office of Community Relations and Involvement (OCRI), Public 
and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Room 
4112, 451 Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20410, telephone (202) 
708-1197, ext 4232. THIS REQUEST MUST BE APPROVED PRIOR TO THE 
SUBMISSION OF THE FY 1996 PHDEP APPLICATION. Hearing-or-speech impaired 
persons may call (800) 877-8339. (Federal Information Relay Service 
TTY.) Except for the ``800'' number, this telephone number is not toll-
free.
    (C) An applicant seeking funding for this activity must describe 
the current level of local law enforcement agency baseline services 
being provided to the HA/development(s) proposed for assistance. The 
baseline services are defined as ordinary and routine services provided 
to the residents as a part of the overall city and county-wide 
deployment of police resources, to respond to crime and other public 
safety incidents, including 911 communications, processing calls for 
service, routine patrol, police officer response to calls for service 
and investigative follow-up of criminal activity.
    (D) Public housing authority police departments funded by this 
program must meet, and demonstrate compliance with, all relevant 
Federal, State, Tribal or local government insurance, licensing, 
certification, training, bonding, or other similar law enforcement 
requirements.
    (E) Before approval of the grant agreement (Form HUD-1044), and 
funding by HUD, the applicant and the cooperating local law enforcement 
agency are required to enter into and execute a law enforcement service 
agreement, in addition to the HA's cooperation agreement, between the 
HA and the local law enforcement agency, that describes the following:
    (1) The activities to be performed by the public housing authority 
police department, their scope of authority, established policies, 
procedures, and practices that will govern their performance (i.e., a 
public housing police department policy manual as described in Section 
I.(c) of this NOFA), and how they will coordinate their activities with 
the Federal, State, Tribal, and local law enforcement agencies;
    (2) The types of activities that the public housing authority 
police departments are expressly prohibited from undertaking.
    (F) Public housing authority police departments funded under this 
program shall be guided by an up-to-date policy manual (see paragraph 
(1) below) that regulates, directs, and controls the conduct and 
activities of its personnel.

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All HA police officers must be trained at a minimum in the areas 
described in paragraph (2), below.
    (1) An up-to-date public housing police department policy manual, 
which contains the policies, procedures, and general orders that 
regulate conduct and describe in detail how jobs are to be performed 
must exist prior to execution of the grant agreement. Applicants must 
submit a plan and timetable for the implementation of training for 
staff.
    (2) Areas that MUST BE COVERED IN THE PUBLIC HOUSING POLICE 
DEPARTMENT MANUAL INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: use of force, 
resident contacts, enforcement of HA rules, response criteria to calls, 
pursuits, arrest procedures, prisoner transport procedures, reporting 
of crimes and workload, feedback procedures to victims, citizens 
complaint procedures, internal affairs investigations, towing of 
vehicles, authorized weapons and other equipment, radio procedures 
internally and with local police, training requirements, patrol 
procedures, scheduling of meetings with residents, reports to be 
completed, record keeping, evidence and drug seizures, position 
descriptions on every class of personnel, post and assignments, and 
integration of HA police and security personnel with local police as 
part of the HA's comprehensive security and safety strategy.
    (G) Public housing authority police departments shall collect 
information on drug-related crime and other criminal activities as 
defined by the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) system (any Part I or Part 
II crimes that occur). For purposes of this section, HA police 
departments shall establish, implement and maintain a system of records 
management that ensures confidentially of criminal records and 
information. A HA approved daily activity/incident complaint form must 
be used for the collection, analysis, workload, response to service 
calls, reporting of activities/crime by officers within the HA/
development(s) funded under this section. Computers, software, and 
associated equipment ARE PERMITTED AS ELIGIBLE ITEMS in support of the 
HA crime and workload data collection activities to support the overall 
HA's comprehensive crime prevention, security and safety mission.
    (H) Applicants for funding of HA public housing authority police 
department officers must have car-to-car (or other vehicles) and 
portable-to-portable radio communications links between public housing 
authority police officers and local law enforcement officers to assure 
a coordinated and safe response to crimes or calls for services. The 
use of scanners (radio monitors) is not sufficient to meet the 
requirements of this section. Applicants that do not have such links 
must submit a plan and timetable for the implementation of such 
communications links.
    (I) Public housing authority police departments funded under this 
program that are not employing a community policing concept must submit 
a plan and timetable for the implementation of community policing. An 
HA funded under the FY 1994/1995 PHDEP for public housing police 
departments should demonstrate in its plan what progress has been made 
in implementing its community policing program. The Department will 
monitor results of the HA's plan and timetable.
    (1) Community policing has a variety of definitions; however, for 
the purposes of this program, it is defined as follows: Community 
policing is a method of providing law enforcement services that 
stresses a partnership among residents, police, schools, churches, 
government services, the private sector, and other local, State, 
Tribal, and Federal law enforcement agencies to prevent crime by 
addressing the conditions and problems that lead to crime and the fear 
of crime.
    (2) This method of policing involves a philosophy of proactive 
measures, such as foot patrols, bicycle patrols and citizen contacts. 
This concept empowers police officers at the beat and zone level and 
residents in neighborhoods in an effort to: reduce crime and fear of 
crime; assure the maintenance of order; provide referrals of residents, 
victims, and the homeless to social services and government agencies; 
assure feedback of police actions to victims of crime; and promote a 
law enforcement value system on the needs and rights of residents.
    (J) HA police departments funded under this program that are not 
nationally or State accredited must submit a plan and timetable for 
such accreditation. HAs may use either their State accreditation 
program, if one exists, or the Commission on Accreditation for Law 
Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) for this purpose.
    (1) The law enforcement community developed a body of standards in 
1981 against which law enforcement agencies could be evaluated. While 
some States have their own law enforcement accreditation program, the 
nationwide accreditation program is managed by the CALEA, which is 
located in Fairfax, VA. The purpose of accreditation is to reduce 
liability exposure of agencies and personnel, and to assure that law 
enforcement agencies meet a uniform body of standards.
    (2) The accreditation concept emphasizes a voluntary, self-
motivated approach by which organizations seek to achieve and maintain 
objectively verified high quality operations through periodic 
evaluations conducted by an independent, non-governmental body that has 
established standards for its ``clientele''. In simple terms, ``to 
accredit'' means to recognize or vouch for an agency as conforming to a 
body of standards related to a specific discipline--in this instance, 
law enforcement.
    (3) The process for CALEA consists of formal application, mutual 
aid contract, an in-depth self-assessment, an on-site assessment by 
Commission-selected practitioner assessors from outside the State of 
the requesting agency, and final Commission review and decision. Self-
assessment enables an agency to establish proofs of compliance with 
standards specific to the agency to review its organization, 
management, operations, and administrative activities to determine if 
it believes it meets the requirements. Certain standards are mandatory 
based on health, life, safety, and importance to the community and the 
agency.
    (4) Use of grant funds for public housing police department 
accreditation activities IS PERMITTED. HAs under Section I.(c)(1)(ii) 
of this NOFA (public housing police departments) ARE PERMITTED to hire 
a public housing police department accreditation specialist to manage 
the accreditation program. HA police departments must submit a plan and 
timetable in order to be funded for this activity. Any public housing 
police department funded under the FY 1994/1995 PHDEP should 
demonstrate in its plan what progress has been made in implementing its 
accreditation program. The Department will monitor outcomes of the HA's 
plan and timetable.
    (5) FUNDING IS PERMITTED. HAs that have been identified by HUD in 
Section I.(c)(1)(ii), above, of this NOFA as having authorized public 
housing police departments ARE PERMITTED to use PHDEP funds to purchase 
or lease any law enforcement clothing or equipment, such as, vehicles, 
uniforms, ammunition, firearms/weapons, police vehicles; including 
cars, vans, buses, and protective vests, or any other supportive 
equipment, etc. that supports the HA's crime prevention and security 
mission. HAs NOT IDENTIFIED by HUD in Section I.(c)(1)(ii), above, of 
this NOFA as having an authorized public housing police department ARE 
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directly purchase such clothing or equipment for use by local police 
departments.
    (K) Expenditures for activities under this section will not be 
incurred by the HA (grantee) and/or funds released by the local HUD 
Field Office until the grantee has met all the above requirements.
    (L) In order to assist HAs to develop and administer relevant, 
fair, and productive law enforcement service contracts with local 
police departments for the delivery of effective security services to 
the HA/residents, a sample contract for law enforcement services is 
provided with the application kit. A sample contract may be obtained by 
calling HUD's Drug Information and Strategy Clearinghouse, telephone: 
1-800-578-3472.
    (2) REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES FOR ADDITIONAL 
SECURITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
    (i) For HAs THAT DO NOT HAVE an authorized public housing police 
department as defined in Section I.(c)(1)(ii) of this NOFA, additional 
security and protective services ARE PERMITTED under this program but 
must be over and above the local police department's current level of 
baseline services. Local police department baseline services are 
defined as ordinary and routine services provided to residents as a 
part of the overall, city and county-wide deployment of police 
resources, to respond to crime and other public safety incidents, 
including 911 communications, processing calls for service, routine 
patrol, police officer response to calls for service and investigative 
follow-up of criminal activity.
    (ii) An applicant seeking funding for this activity must first 
define the current local police department's level of baseline services 
to the HA/residents (which should be the same city/county-wide) to 
include the number of officers and equipment and the actual percent of 
their time assigned to the HA/development(s) proposed for funding and 
then demonstrate in its plan to what extent the funded activity will 
represent an increase over and above these baseline services.
    (iii) Reimbursement of local law enforcement agencies for 
additional protective services for communications and security 
equipment to improve collection, analysis, and use of information about 
drug-related crime and other criminal activities associated with drug-
related problems in HAs/development(s), such as surveillance equipment 
(e.g., Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), software, cameras, monitors, 
components and supporting equipment), computers accessing national, 
Tribal, State or local government security networks and databases, 
facsimile machines, telephone equipment, bicycles, and motor scooters 
is permitted IF USED EXCLUSIVELY for the HA/development's crime 
prevention and comprehensive security efforts, AND in connection with 
the establishment of a law enforcement substation/presence on the 
funded premises or scattered site developments of the HA. The 
reimbursement shall be provided in accordance with a contractual 
agreement between the grantee and the local law enforcement agency.
    (iv) The local law enforcement agency shall collect police officer 
activity (not just hours of work) information for the HA. The agency 
must use a HA approved activity form for the collection, analysis and 
reporting of activities by officers funded under this section. 
Reimbursement of local law enforcement agencies for additional 
protective services for computers, software, and associated equipment 
ARE PERMITTED AS ELIGIBLE ITEMS in support of HA crime and workload 
data collection activities to support its comprehensive crime 
prevention, security and safety mission.
    (v) FUNDING THAT IS NOT PERMITTED. HAs not identified by HUD in 
Section I.(c)(1)(ii) of this NOFA as having an authorized public 
housing police department ARE NOT PERMITTED to use PHDEP funds to 
directly purchase or lease any military or law enforcement clothing or 
equipment, such as vehicles, uniforms, ammunition, firearms/weapons, 
military or police vehicles; including cars, vans, buses, protective 
vests, and any other supportive equipment, etc.
    (vi) Expenditures for activities under this section will not be 
incurred by the HA (grantee) and/or funds released by the local HUD 
Field Office until the grantee and the local law enforcement agency 
execute a contract for the additional law enforcement services.
    (vii) In order to assist HAs to develop and administer relevant, 
fair, and productive protective services or law enforcement contracts 
with local police departments for the delivery of effective services to 
HAs and residents, a sample contract for law enforcement services is 
provided with the application kit. A sample contract may be obtained by 
calling HUD's Drug Information and Strategy Clearinghouse, telephone 
(800) 578-3472.
    (viii) The Department ENCOURAGES local community collaborations, 
between HAs and local police departments, regarding elimination of 
drug-related crime and other criminal activities associated with drug-
related problems to improve safety and security for residents in HAs. 
This strategy should include implementation of community policing 
programs. For additional background on community policing, see the 
discussion at Section I.(c) of this NOFA.
    (ix) The Department ENCOURAGES HAs to work closely with local 
police departments to permit the admission to public housing of police 
officers and other security personnel, whose visible presence may serve 
as a deterrent to drug-related crime and other criminal activities 
associated with drug-related problems. Section 519 of the Cranston-
Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 1437a-1) permits 
HAs to allow police officers and other security personnel not otherwise 
eligible for occupancy to reside in public or Indian housing dwelling 
units under a plan that will increase security for residents while 
minimizing both the reduction of available dwelling units and loss of 
HA income. HUD's final rule implementing section 519 was published on 
August 2, 1994 (59 FR 39402). For assistance regarding this program 
contact the local HUD Field Office or AONAP.
    (3) Physical Improvements to Enhance Security.
    (i) Physical improvements that are specifically designed to enhance 
security ARE PERMITTED under this program. These improvements may 
include (but are not limited to) the installation of barriers, lighting 
systems, fences, surveillance equipment (e.g., Closed Circuit 
Television (CCTV), speed bumps, software, fax, cameras, monitors, 
components and supporting equipment etc.) bolts, locks; the landscaping 
or reconfiguration of common areas so as to discourage drug-related 
crime and other criminal activities associated with drug-related 
problems in the HA and development(s) proposed for funding.
    (ii) An activity that is funded under any other HUD program, such 
as the modernization program at 24 CFR part 968, shall not also be 
funded by this program.
    (iii) FUNDING IS NOT PERMITTED for physical improvements that 
involve the demolition of any units in a development.
    (iv) FUNDING IS NOT PERMITTED for any physical improvements that 
would result in the displacement of persons.
    (v) FUNDING IS NOT PERMITTED for the acquisition of real property.
    (vi) All physical improvements must also be accessible to persons 
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disabilities. For example, some types of locks, buzzer systems, doors, 
etc., are not accessible to persons with limited strength, mobility, or 
to persons who are hearing impaired. All physical improvements must 
meet the accessibility requirements of 24 CFR part 8.
    (4) Employment of Investigators.
    (i) Employment of and equipment for one or more individuals IS 
PERMITTED under this program to:
    (A) Investigate drug-related crime and other criminal activities 
associated with drug-related problems ``in or around'' the real 
property comprising any HA/development(s); and
    (B) Provide evidence relating to any such crime in any 
administrative or judicial proceedings.
    (ii) HAs that employ investigators funded by this program must meet 
and demonstrate compliance with all relevant Federal, Tribal, State or 
local government insurance, licensing, certification, training, 
bonding, or other similar law enforcement requirements.
    (iii) The HA (Grantee), and cooperating local law enforcement 
agency are required to enter into and execute a written agreement that 
describes the following:
    (A) The nature of the activities to be performed by the HA 
investigators, their scope of authority, reports to be completed, 
established policies, procedures, and practices that will govern their 
performance (i.e., a Policy Manual as described in Section I.(c)(1)(ii) 
of this NOFA) and how HA investigators will coordinate their activities 
with the local, State, Tribal, and Federal law enforcement agencies; 
and
    (B) The types of activities that the HA investigators are expressly 
prohibited from undertaking.
    (iv) Under this section, reimbursable costs associated with the 
investigation of drug-related crime and other criminal activities 
associated with drug-related problems (e.g., travel directly related to 
the investigator's activities, or costs associated with the 
investigator's testimony at judicial or administrative proceedings) may 
only be those incurred by the investigator.
    (v) HA investigators funded under this program shall be guided by a 
policy manual that regulates, directs, and controls their conduct and 
activities. All HA investigators must be trained at a minimum in the 
areas described below in paragraph (B) of this section.
    (A) An up-to-date policy manual, which contains the policies, 
procedures, and general orders that regulate conduct and describe in 
detail must exist prior to execution of this agreement.
    (B) Areas that MUST BE COVERED IN THE MANUAL INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT 
LIMITED TO: use of force, resident contacts, enforcement of HA rules, 
response criteria to calls, pursuits, arrest procedures, reporting of 
crimes and workload, feedback procedures to victims, citizens complaint 
procedures, internal affairs investigations, towing of vehicles, 
authorized weapons and other equipment, radio procedures internally and 
with local police, training requirements, patrol procedures, scheduling 
of meetings with residents, daily activity reports to be completed, 
record keeping and position descriptions on every class of personnel, 
post and assignments.
    (vi) HA investigator(s) shall report on drug-related crime and 
other criminal activities associated with drug-related problems in the 
HA/developments. HAs shall establish, implement and maintain a system 
of records management that ensures confidentiality of criminal records 
and information. HA approved activity forms must be used for the 
collection, analysis and reporting of activities by HA investigators 
funded under this section. Computers, software, and associated 
equipment ARE ELIGIBLE ITEMS in support of HA crime and workload data 
collection activity and its crime prevention and security mission.
    (vii) FUNDING IS PERMITTED for HAs to use PHDEP funds for 
investigator activities to purchase or lease any law enforcement 
clothing or equipment, such as vehicles, uniforms, ammunition, 
firearms/weapons, or vehicles; including cars, vans, buses, protective 
vests, and any other supportive equipment, etc., to support the mission 
of the HA's investigator activities.
    (viii) Expenditures for activities under this section will not be 
incurred by the HA (grantee) and/or funds released by the local HUD 
Field Office until the grantee has met all the above requirements.
    (5) Voluntary Tenant Patrols. Active voluntary tenant patrols 
activities to include purchase of uniforms, equipment and related 
training ARE PERMITTED under this section. For the purposes of this 
section, the elimination of drug-related crime and other criminal 
activities associated with drug-related problems within the HA/
developments requires the active involvement and commitment of 
residents and their organizations.
    (i) The provision of training and equipment (including all season 
uniforms and equipment) for use by active voluntary tenant patrols 
acting in cooperation with officials of local law enforcement agencies 
IS PERMITTED under this program. Members must be volunteers and must be 
tenants/residents of the HA/development(s). Voluntary tenant patrols 
established under this program are expected to patrol in the HA/
development(s) proposed for assistance, and to report illegal 
activities to appropriate HA staff, and local, State, Tribal, and 
Federal law enforcement agencies, as appropriate. HAs are required to 
obtain liability insurance to protect themselves and the members of the 
voluntary tenant patrol against potential liability for the activities 
of the patrol under this program. The cost of this insurance is an 
eligible program expense.
    (ii) The HA (Grantee) and cooperating local law enforcement agency, 
and the members of the voluntary tenant patrol are required, prior to 
expending any grant funds, to enter into and execute a written HA/local 
police department agreement that describes the following:
    (A) The nature of the activities to be performed by the voluntary 
tenant patrol, the patrol's scope of authority, assignment, the 
established policies, procedures, and practices that will govern the 
voluntary tenant patrol's performance and how the patrol will 
coordinate its activities with the local law enforcement agency;
    (B) The types of activities that a voluntary tenant patrol is 
expressly prohibited from undertaking including, but not limited to, 
the carrying or use of firearms or other weapons, nightstick, clubs, 
handcuffs, or mace in the course of their duties under this program;
    (C) The initial and follow-up voluntary tenant patrol training the 
members receive from the local law enforcement agency (training by the 
local law enforcement agency is required before putting the voluntary 
tenant patrol into effect); and
    (D) Voluntary tenant patrol members must be advised that they may 
be subject to individual or collective liability for any actions 
undertaken outside the scope of their authority and that such acts are 
not covered under a HA's liability insurance.
    (iii) Uniforms, communication and related equipment eligible for 
funding under this program shall be reasonable, necessary, justified 
and related to the operation of the voluntary tenant patrol and that is 
otherwise permissible under local, State, Tribal, or Federal law.
    (iv) Under this program, bicycles, motor scooters, all season 
uniforms and associated equipment (voluntary tenant patrol uniforms and 
equipment must be identified with specific HA/development 
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the HA/development(s) voluntary tenant patrol ARE ELIGIBLE ITEMS.
    (v) PHDEP grant funds may not be used for any type of financial 
compensation, such as any full-time wages or salaries for voluntary 
tenant patrol participants. Funding for HA personnel or resident(s) to 
be hired to coordinate this activity IS PERMITTED.
    (6) Programs (Drug Prevention, Intervention and Drug Treatment) to 
Reduce the Use of Illegal Drugs. Programs that eliminate the use and 
distribution of illegal drugs ``in or around'' the premises of the HA/
development(s), including drug abuse prevention, intervention, referral 
and treatment programs, ARE PERMITTED under this program. For purposes 
of this section, the goals of this program are best served by focusing 
resources directly upon HA resident/families. The program should 
facilitate drug prevention, intervention and treatment efforts, to 
include outreach to community resources and youth activities, and 
facilitate bringing these resources onto the premises, or providing 
resident referrals to treatment programs or transportation to out-
patient treatment programs away from the premises. FUNDING IS PERMITTED 
for reasonable, necessary and justified purchasing or leasing of 
vehicles (whichever can be documented as the most cost effective) for 
grant administration, resident youth, adult education and training 
activities directly related to ``programs to reduce the use of illegal 
drugs'' under this section. Alcohol-related activities/programs ARE NOT 
ELIGIBLE for funding under this program. FUNDING IS PERMITTED for 
reasonable, necessary and justified program costs, such as meals, 
beverages and transportation, incurred only for training and education 
activities directly related to ``drug prevention programs to reduce/
eliminate the use of illegal drugs.'' Activities that should be 
included in these programs are:
    (i) DRUG CRIME PREVENTION. Drug crime prevention programs that will 
be considered for funding under this part must provide a comprehensive 
drug prevention approach for the HA/residents that will address the 
individual resident and his or her relationship to family, peers, and 
the community. Prevention programs must include activities designed to 
identify and change the factors present in HAs that lead to drug-
related crime and other criminal activities associated with drug-
related problems, and thereby lower the risk of drug usage. Many 
components of a comprehensive approach, such as refusal and restraint 
skills training programs or drug-related family counseling, may already 
be available in the community of the applicant's housing developments, 
and the applicant must act to bring those available program components 
onto the premises.
    (A) DRUG EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES. The causes and effects of illegal 
drug usage must be discussed in a formal setting to provide both young 
people and adults the working knowledge and skills they need to make 
informed decisions to confront the potential and immediate dangers of 
illegal drugs. Grantees may contract (in accordance with 24 CFR 85.36) 
with professionals to provide appropriate training or workshops. The 
professionals contracted to provide these services shall be required to 
base their services upon the needs assessment and program plan of the 
grantee. These educational opportunities may be a part of resident 
meetings, youth activities, or other gatherings of public and Indian 
housing residents.
    (B) FAMILY AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES. For purposes of this 
section, the term ``supportive services'' means new or significantly 
expanded services to provide HA families with access to educational and 
employment opportunities such as, child care; employment training; 
literacy training; computer skills training; remedial education; drug 
abuse counseling; assistance in the attainment of certification of high 
school equivalency; and other appropriate services. In addition, drug 
and other prevention programs must demonstrate that they will provide 
directly or otherwise make available services designed to distribute 
drug education information, to foster effective parenting skills, and 
to provide referrals for treatment and other available support services 
in the development or the community for HA families.
    (C) YOUTH SERVICES. Drug and other crime prevention programs must 
demonstrate that they have included groups composed of young people as 
a part of their prevention programs. These groups must be coordinated 
by adults with the active participation of youth to organize youth 
leadership, sports, recreational, cultural and other activities 
involving HA youth. The dissemination of drug education information, 
the development of peer leadership skills and other drug prevention 
activities must be a component of youth services.
    (D) ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS AND YOUTH. 
Prevention programs must demonstrate a capacity to provide HA/
development(s) residents the opportunities for interaction with or 
referral to established higher education or vocational institutions 
with the goal of developing or building on the residents' skills to 
pursue educational, vocational and economic goals. The program must 
also demonstrate the ability to provide HA residents the opportunity to 
interact with private sector businesses in their immediate community 
for the same desired goals.
    (ii) INTERVENTION. The aim of intervention is to identify HA 
resident drug users and assist them in modifying their behavior and in 
obtaining early treatment, if necessary. The applicant must establish a 
program with the goal of preventing drug-related crime and other 
criminal activities associated with drug-related problems once 
detected.
    (iii) DRUG TREATMENT.
    (A) Treatment funded under this program shall be ``in or around'' 
the premises of the HA/development(s) proposed for funding. The 
Department has determined that the term ``in or around'' means within, 
or adjacent to, the physical boundaries of a public or Indian housing 
development. The intent of this definition is to make certain that 
program funds and program activities are targeted to benefit, as 
directly as possible, public and Indian housing developments, the 
intended beneficiaries of the program under the authorizing statute. 
The goals of this program are best served by focusing its resources 
directly upon HAs/development(s).
    (B) Funds awarded under this program shall be targeted towards the 
development and implementation of drug referral treatment services and 
long range aftercare, or the improvement of, or expansion of such 
program services for HA residents.
    (C) Each proposed drug program must address but is not limited to 
the following goals:
    (1) Increase resident accessibility to drug treatment services;
    (2) Decrease drug-related crime and other criminal activity 
associated with drug-related problems ``in or around'' the HA/
development(s) by reducing illicit drug use among residents; and
    (3) Provide services designed for youth and/or maternal drug 
abusers, e.g., prenatal and postpartum care, specialized counseling in 
women's issues, parenting classes, or other drug supportive services.
    (D) Approaches that have proven effective with similar populations 
will be considered for funding. Programs should meet the following 
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    (1) Applicants may provide the service of formal referral 
arrangements to other treatment programs where the resident is able to 
obtain treatment costs from sources other than this program.
    (2) Provide family and collateral counseling.
    (3) Provide linkages to educational and vocational counseling.
    (4) Provide coordination of services from/to appropriate Tribal or 
local drug agencies, HIV-related service agencies, and mental health 
and public health programs.
    (E) Applicants must demonstrate a working partnership with the 
Single State Agency or current Tribal or State license provider or 
authority with drug/prevention program coordination responsibilities to 
coordinate, develop and implement the drug treatment proposal.
    (F) The Single State Agency or authority with drug/prevention 
program coordination responsibilities must certify that the drug/
prevention treatment proposal is consistent with the State treatment 
plan; and that the treatment service meets all local and State 
licensing requirements.
    (G) FUNDING IS NOT PERMITTED for treatment of residents at any in-
patient medical treatment program and facility.
    (H) FUNDING IS NOT PERMITTED for detoxification procedures, short 
term or long term, designed to reduce or eliminate the presence of 
toxic substances in the body tissues of a patient.
    (I) FUNDING IS NOT PERMITTED for maintenance drug programs. 
Maintenance drugs are medications that are prescribed regularly for a 
short/long period of supportive therapy (e.g. methadone maintenance), 
rather than for immediate control of a disorder.
    (7) Resident Management Corporations (RMCs), Resident Councils 
(RCs), and Resident Organizations (ROs). Funding under this program IS 
PERMITTED for HAs to contract with RMCs and incorporated RCs and ROs to 
develop security and drug abuse prevention programs involving site 
residents. Such programs may include (but are not limited to) voluntary 
tenant patrol activities, drug education, drug intervention, youth 
programs, referral, and outreach efforts. For the purposes of this 
section, the elimination of drug-related crime and other criminal 
activities associated with drug-related problems within HAs/
developments requires the active involvement and commitment of public 
housing residents and their organizations. To enhance the ability of 
HAs to combat drug-related crime and other criminal activity associated 
with drug-related problems within their developments, Resident Councils 
(RCs), Resident Management Corporations (RMCs), and Resident 
Organizations (ROs) will be permitted to undertake management functions 
specified in this part, notwithstanding the otherwise applicable 
requirements of 24 CFR parts 950 and 964. In order to implement the 
activity, the HA must enter into a sub-contract with the RMC/RC/RO 
setting forth the amount of funds, applicable terms, conditions, 
financial controls, payment mechanism, schedule, and special 
conditions, including sanctions for violation of the agreement. 
Expenditures for activities under this section will not be incurred by 
the HA (grantee) and/or funds released by the local HUD Field Office 
until the grantee has met all the above requirements.
    (8) Program Performance. HUD will evaluate an applicant's 
performance under any previous Drug Elimination Program grants. Subject 
to evaluation and review are the applicant's financial and program 
performance; reporting and special condition compliance; accomplishment 
of stated goals and objectives under the previous grant; and program 
adjustments made in response to previous ineffective performance. If 
the evaluation discloses a pattern under past grants of ineffective 
performance with no corrective measures attempted, it will result in a 
deduction of points from the current application. Since this is a 
competitive program, HUD does not guarantee continued funding of any 
previously funded Drug Elimination Program grant.
    (9) PHA-Owned Housing. Funding may be used for the activities 
described in Sections I.(c)(1) through (7) (eligible activities) of 
this NOFA, to eliminate drug-related crime and other criminal 
activities associated with drug-related problems in housing owned by 
public housing agencies that is not public housing that is assisted 
under the United States Housing Act of 1937 and is not otherwise 
federally assisted (for example, housing that receives tenant subsidies 
under Section 8 is federally assisted and would not qualify, but 
housing that receives only State, Tribal or local assistance would 
qualify), but only if they meet all of the following:
    (i) The housing is located in a high intensity drug trafficking 
area designated pursuant to section 1005 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 
1988; and
    (ii) The PHA owning the housing demonstrates, on the basis of 
information submitted in accordance with the requirements of Sections 
I.(d)(1), below, of this NOFA, that drug-related crime and other 
criminal activities associated with drug-related problems at the 
housing has a detrimental affect on or about the housing.
    The High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) are areas 
identified as having the most critical drug trafficking problems that 
adversely impact the rest of the country. These areas are designed as 
HIDTA by the Director, Office of National Drug Control Policy pursuant 
to the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988. As of February 1996 the following 
areas were confirmed by the Office of National Drug Control Policy 
Office, as designated high intensity drug trafficking areas:

--Washington, DC--Baltimore, MD which includes: Washington, DC, 
Alexandria, Arlington County (Cty), Fairfax Cty, Montgomery Cty, Prince 
George's Cty, Charles Cty, Anne Arundel Cty, Howard Cty, Baltimore Cty, 
and Baltimore, MD.
--New York City (and a surrounding area that includes Nassau Cty, 
Suffolk County, and Westchester Cty, New York, and all municipalities 
therein; and Union Cty, Hudson Cty, and Essex Cty, New Jersey, and all 
municipalities therein).
--Los Angeles (and a surrounding area that includes Los Angeles Cty, 
Orange Cty, Riverside Cty, and San Bernadino Cty, and all 
municipalities therein).
--Miami (and a surrounding area that includes Broward Cty, Dade County, 
and Monroe Cty, and all municipalities therein).
--Houston (and a surrounding area that includes Harris Cty, Galveston 
Cty, and all municipalities therein).
--The Southwest Border (and adjacent areas that include San Diego and 
Imperial Cty, California, and all municipalities therein; Yuma Cty, 
Maricopa Cty, Pinal Cty, Pima Cty, Santa Cruz Cty, and Cochise Cty, 
Arizona, and all municipalities therein; Hidalgo Cty, Grant County, 
Luna County, Dona Ana Cty, Eddy Cty, Lea Cty, and Otero Cty, New 
Mexico, and all municipalities therein; El Paso Cty, Hudspeth Cty, 
Culberson Cty, Jeff Davis Cty, Presidio County, Brewster Cty, Pecos 
Cty, Terrell Cty, Crockett Cty, Val Verde Cty, Kinney Cty, Maverick 
Cty, Zavala Cty, Dimmit Cty, La Salle Cty, Webb County, Zapata County, 
Jim Hogg County, Starr County, Hildago Cty, Willacy Cty, and Cameron 
Cty, Texas, and all municipalities therein).
--U. S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

    For further information on high intensity drug trafficking areas 
contact Rich Yamamoto, at the Office of

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National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), Executive Office of the 
President, Washington, DC 20500. He may be reached on (202) 395-6755.
    (10) Ineligible Activities. PHDEP funding IS NOT PERMITTED for any 
of the activities listed below, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THIS 
NOFA.
    (i) FUNDING IS NOT PERMITTED under this NOFA for costs incurred 
before the effective date of the grant agreement (Form HUD-1044), 
including, but not limited to, consultant fees related to the 
development of an application or the actual writing of the application.
    (ii) FUNDING IS NOT PERMITTED under this NOFA for the purchase of 
controlled substances for any purpose. Controlled substance shall have 
the meaning provided in section 102 of the Controlled Substance Act (21 
U.S.C. 802).
    (iii) FUNDING IS NOT PERMITTED under this NOFA for compensating 
informants, including confidential informants.
    (iv) FUNDING IS NOT PERMITTED under this NOFA for the direct 
purchase of any law enforcement or military clothing or equipment, 
including cars, vans, buses, and motorcycles etc. Exceptions are set 
forth in Section I.(c) of this NOFA.
    (v) FUNDING IS NOT PERMITTED under this NOFA for any wages or 
salaries for voluntary tenant patrol participants. HAs ARE PERMITTED to 
fund HA/resident coordinators to be hired for this activity.
    (vi) FUNDING IS NOT PERMITTED under this NOFA for the costs of 
leasing, acquiring, or constructing any facility space in a building or 
unit.
    (vii) FUNDING IS NOT PERMITTED under this NOFA for organized fund 
raising, advertising, financial campaigns, endowment drives, 
solicitation of gifts and bequests, rallies, marches, community 
celebrations and similar expenses.
    (viii) FUNDING IS NOT PERMITTED under this NOFA for the costs of 
entertainment, amusements, or social activities and for the expenses of 
items such as meals, beverages, lodgings, rentals, transportation, and 
gratuities related to these ineligible activities. However, under 
Section I.(c)(6) of this NOFA, funding IS PERMITTED for reasonable, 
necessary and justified program costs, such as meals, beverages and 
transportation, incurred only for training, and education activities 
directly related to ``drug prevention programs.''
    (ix) FUNDING IS NOT PERMITTED under this NOFA for the costs (court 
costs, attorneys fees, etc.) related to screening or evicting residents 
for drug-related crime and other criminal activities associated with 
drug-related problems. However, HA investigators funded under this 
program may participate in judicial and administrative proceedings as 
provided in Section I.(c)(4) (Employment of Investigators) of this 
NOFA.
    (x) Although participation in activities with Federal drug 
interdiction or drug enforcement agencies is encouraged, the transfer 
of PHDEP grant funds to any Federal agency IS NOT PERMITTED under this 
NOFA.
    (xi) Alcohol-related activities and programs ARE NOT ELIGIBLE for 
funding under this program. Controlled substance shall have the meaning 
provided in Section 102 of the Controlled Substance Act (21 U.S.C. 
802). Since this definition of controlled substance does not include 
alcohol, alcohol-related activities are not eligible.
    (xii) FUNDING IS NOT PERMITTED under this NOFA for establishing 
councils, resident associations, resident organizations, and resident 
corporations since HUD funds these activities under a separate NOFA.
    (xiii) Indirect costs as defined in OMB Circular A-87 ARE NOT 
PERMITTED under this program. Only direct costs are permitted.
    (xiv) FUNDING IS NOT PERMITTED under this NOFA for any cash awards.
    (xv) Grant funds under this NOFA SHALL NOT BE USED to supplant 
existing positions or programs.

(d) Selection Criteria

    HUD will review each application that it determines meets the 
requirements of this NOFA and evaluate it by assigning points in 
accordance with the selection criteria. An application for funding 
under this program may be for one or more eligible activities.
    An applicant may submit only one application under each Notice of 
Funding Availability (NOFA). Joint applications ARE NOT PERMITTED under 
this program with the following EXCEPTION: HAs under a single 
administration (such as HAs managing another HA under contract or HAs 
sharing a common executive director) may submit a single application, 
even through each HA has its own operating budget.
    The number of points that an application receives will depend on 
the extent to which the application is responsive to the information 
requested in the selection criteria. An application must receive a 
score of at least 70 points out of the maximum of 100 points that may 
be awarded under this competition to be eligible for funding.
    After applications have been scored, Headquarters will rank the 
applications on a national basis. Awards will be made in ranked order 
until all funds are expended. HUD will select the highest ranking 
applications that can be fully funded. Applications with tie scores 
will be selected in accordance with the procedures in Section I.(e) 
(Ranking Factors). The terms ``housing'' and ``development(s)'' as used 
in the application selection criteria and submission requirements may 
include, as appropriate, housing described in Section I.(c)(9) (PHA-
Owned Housing), above, of this NOFA. Each application submitted for a 
grant under this NOFA will be evaluated on the basis of the following 
selection criteria:
    (1) First Criterion: The Extent of The Drug-Related Crime 
Associated With Drug-Related Crime Problems in the Applicant's 
Development or Developments Proposed for Assistance. (MAXIMUM POINTS: 
40) To permit HUD to make an evaluation on the basis of this criterion, 
an application must include a description of the extent and nature of 
drug-related crime and other criminal activities associated with drug-
related problems, ``in or around'' the HA/development(s) proposed for 
funding. An applicant must explain, in the application, in what way a 
problem claimed to be associated with drug-related crime and other 
criminal activities associated with drug-related problems is a result 
of drug-related crime and those other criminal activities. The 
description should provide the following information:
    (i) OBJECTIVE DATA. The best available objective data on the 
nature, source, and frequency of the problem of drug-related crime and 
other criminal activities associated with drug-related problems. This 
data may include (but not necessarily be limited to):
    (A) The nature and frequency of drug-related crime and other 
criminal activities associated with drug-related problems as reflected 
by crime statistics and other data from Federal, State, Tribal, or 
local law enforcement agencies.
    (B) Information from records on the types and sources of drug-
related crime and other criminal activities associated with drug-
related problems in the HA/development(s) proposed for assistance.
    (C) Descriptive data as to the types of offenders committing drug-
related crime and other criminal activities associated with drug-
related problems in the applicant's HA/development(s) (e.g., age, 
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    (D) The number of lease terminations or evictions for drug-related 
crime or arrests and other criminal activities associated with drug-
related problems.
    (E) The number of emergency room admissions for drug use or that 
result from drug-related crime and other criminal activities associated 
with drug-related problems. Such information may be obtained from 
police departments and/or fire departments, emergency medical services 
agencies and hospitals.
    (F) The number of police calls for service from HAs (not just drug-
related crime) such as resident initiated calls, officer-initiated 
calls, domestic violence calls, drug distribution complaints, found 
drug paraphernalia, gang activity, graffiti that reflects drugs or 
gang-related activity, vandalism, drug arrests, and abandoned vehicles.
    (G) The number of residents placed in treatment for drug-related 
substance abuse, the number of residents that successfully completed 
treatment, and number of residents that successfully completed short or 
long range after-care treatment for substance abuse.
    (H) Where appropriate, the statistics should be reported both in 
real numbers and as an annual percentage of the residents in each 
development (e.g., 20 arrests in a two-year for distribution of heroin 
in a development with 100 residents reflects a 20% occurrence rate). 
The data should cover the most recent two-year period. If the data from 
the most recent two-year period is not used, an explanation must be 
provided. To the extent feasible, the data provided should be compared 
with data from a prior two year period to show whether the current data 
reflects a percentage increase or decrease in drug-related crime and 
other criminal activities associated with drug-related problems during 
that prior period of time within HAs.
    (I) A reduction in drug-related crime and other criminal activities 
associated with drug-related problems in the HA/development(s) where 
previous PHDEP grants have been in effect will not be considered a 
disadvantage to the applicant.
    (J) If funding is being sought for housing owned by public housing 
agencies that is not public housing assisted under the United States 
Housing Act of 1937 and is not otherwise federally assisted, the 
application must demonstrate that the housing is located in a high 
intensity drug trafficking area designated pursuant to section 1005 of 
the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, and the application must demonstrate 
that drug-related activity and other criminal activities associated 
with drug-related problems at the housing has a detrimental affect on 
or about the real property comprising the public or other federally 
assisted low-income housing. For the purposes of this NOFA ``in or 
around'' means: on the premises or immediately adjacent to the premises 
of the real property comprising the public or other Federally-assisted 
housing.
    (ii) OTHER DATA on the extent of drug-related crime and other 
criminal activities associated with drug-related problems. To the 
extent that objective data as described above may not be available, or 
to complement that data, the assessment may use data from other sources 
that have a direct bearing on drug-related crime and other criminal 
activities associated with drug-related problems in the developments 
proposed for assistance under this program. However, if other relevant 
information is to be used in place of, rather than to complement, 
objective data, the application must indicate the reasons why objective 
data could not be obtained and what efforts were made to obtain it. 
Examples of these data include (but are not necessarily limited to):
    (A) Resident and staff surveys on drug-related crime and other 
criminal activities associated with drug-related problems or on-site 
reviews to determine drug activity; and local government or scholarly 
studies or other research in the past year that analyze drug activity 
in the targeted developments.
    (B) Vandalism cost, to include elevator vandalism (where 
appropriate) and other vandalism attributable to drug-related crime and 
other criminal activities associated with drug-related problems.
    (C) Information from schools, health service providers, residents 
and Federal, State, and Tribal officials, and the opinions and 
observations of individuals having direct knowledge of drug-related 
crime and other criminal activities associated with drug-related 
problems concerning the nature and frequency of these problems in the 
developments proposed for assistance. (These individuals may include 
Federal, State, Tribal, and local government law enforcement officials, 
resident or community leaders, school officials, community medical 
officials, drug treatment or counseling professionals, or other social 
service providers.)
    (D) The school dropout rate and level of absenteeism for youth that 
the applicant can relate to drug-related crime and other criminal 
activities associated with drug-related problems. If crime or other 
statistics are not available at the development or precinct level the 
applicant may use other reliable, objective data.
    (iii) In awarding points, HUD will evaluate the extent to which the 
applicant has provided the above data that reflects drug-related crime 
and other criminal activities associated with drug-related problems, 
both in terms of the frequency and nature of the drug-related crime and 
other criminal activities associated with drug-related problems in the 
HA/development(s) proposed for funding as reflected by information 
submitted under paragraphs (1)(i) (objective data), and (ii) (other 
data) of this section; and the extent to which such data reflects an 
increase in drug-related crime and other criminal activities associated 
with drug-related problems over a period of two year(s) in the HA/
development(s) proposed for assistance. (MAXIMUM POINTS UNDER 
PARAGRAPHS (i) AND (ii) OF THIS SECTION: 15)
    (iv) In awarding points, HUD will evaluate the extent to which the 
applicant has analyzed the data compiled under paragraphs (1) (i) and 
(ii) of this section, and has clearly articulated its needs, 
performance measurements, and strategies for reducing drug-related 
crime and other criminal activities associated with drug-related 
problems in the HA/development(s) proposed for assistance. (MAXIMUM 
POINTS: 5)
    (v) In awarding points, HUD will evaluate and assign points 
according to the extent and availability of standardized data on the 
following specific Part I crime activities as defined by the Uniform 
Crime Reporting (UCR) system: (1) Criminal homicide, (2) forcible rape, 
(3) robbery, and (4) aggravated assault. This data must cover both the 
frequency and nature of the crime in the HA/development(s) proposed for 
assistance. The community data will be taken from current Uniform Crime 
Reports (UCRs) of the U.S. Department of Justice (FBI crime data) and 
will be at the HA/city/county level, when available. The crime data and 
the point values will be computed by HUD. (MAXIMUM TOTAL POINTS: 10)
    (vi) In awarding points, HUD will evaluate and assign points 
according to the extent and availability of standardized data on the 
Part II crime activity of drug abuse violations [State, Tribal and 
local offenses relating to the unlawful possession, sale, use, growing, 
and manufacturing of narcotic drugs], as defined by the Uniform Crime 
Reporting (UCR) system. This data must cover both the frequency and 
nature of the crime in the HA/development(s) proposed for assistance. 
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Crime Reports (UCRs) of the U.S. Department of Justice (FBI crime data) 
and will be at the HA/city/county level, when available. The crime data 
and the point values will be computed by HUD. (MAXIMUM POINTS: 10)
    (2) Second Criterion: The Quality of the Plan To Address the Crime 
Problem in the Public or Indian Housing Developments Proposed for 
Assistance, Including the Extent to Which the Plan Includes Initiatives 
that Can Be Sustained Over a Period of Several Years. (MAXIMUM POINTS: 
35) In assessing this criterion, HUD will consider the following 
factors:
    (i) To permit HUD to make an evaluation on the basis of this 
criterion, an application must include the applicant's plan for 
addressing drug-related crime and other criminal activities associated 
with drug-related problems. This means a narrative description of the 
applicant's activities for addressing (solutions/prevention) drug-
related crime and other criminal activities associated with drug-
related problems in each of the developments proposed for assistance 
under this part must be included in the application. The activities 
eligible for funding under this program are listed in Section I.(c) of 
this NOFA, above, although the applicant's plan must include all of the 
activities that will be undertaken to address the problem, whether or 
not they are funded under this program. If the same activities are 
proposed for all of the developments that will be covered by the plan, 
the activities do not need to be described separately for each 
development. Where different activities are proposed for different 
developments, these activities and the developments where they will 
take place must be separately described.
    The description of the plan in the application must include (but 
not necessarily be limited to) the following information:
    (A) A narrative describing each activity proposed for PHDEP funding 
in the applicant's plan, any additional relevant activities being 
undertaken by the applicant (e.g., a drug treatment program for 
residents funded by an agency other than HUD), and how all of these 
activities interrelate. The applicant should specifically address 
whether it plans to implement a comprehensive strategy relating to 
illegal drug activities, drug-related crime and other criminal 
activities associated with drug-related problems. The strategy must 
include (as applicable) management practices, enforcement/law 
enforcement techniques (such as community policing), and a combination 
of drug abuse prevention, intervention, referral, and treatment 
programs. In addition, the applicant must indicate how its proposed 
activities will complement, and be coordinated with, current 
activities.
    (B) If grant amounts are to be used for contracting for/or 
employment of security guard personnel services in HAs/development(s), 
the application must describe how the requirements of Section 
I.(c)(1)(i) (Employment of Security Personnel) of this NOFA will be 
met.
    (C) If grant amounts are to be used for HA police department 
equipment and personnel, the application must describe how the 
requirements of Section I.(c)(1)(ii) (Housing Authority Police 
Departments) of this NOFA will be met.
    (D) If grant amounts are to be used for reimbursement of local law 
enforcement agencies for additional security and protective services, 
the application must describe how the requirements of Section I.(c)(2) 
(Reimbursement of Local Law Enforcement Agencies) of this NOFA will be 
met.
    (E) If grant amounts are to be used for physical improvements in 
HA/developments proposed for funding under Section I.(c)(3) (Physical 
Improvements) of this NOFA, the application must describe how these 
improvements will be coordinated with the applicant's modernization 
program, if any, under 24 CFR part 950, subpart I, or 24 CFR part 968.
    (F) If grant amounts are to be used for employment of 
investigators, the application must describe how the requirements of 
Section I.(c)(4) (Employment of Investigators) of the NOFA will be met.
    (G) If grant amounts are to be used for voluntary tenant patrols, 
the application must describe how the requirements of Section I.(c)(5) 
(Voluntary Tenant Patrol) of this NOFA will be met.
    (H) If grant amounts are to be used for a ``Program to reduce 
illegal drugs'' i.e.; prevention, intervention or treatment programs to 
eliminate the use of illegal drugs ``in or around'' the premises of the 
HA/development(s) as provided in Section I.(c)(6) of this NOFA, the 
application must discuss the nature of the program, how the program 
represents a prevention or intervention strategy, and how the program 
will further the HA's strategy to eliminate drug-related crime and 
other criminal activities associated with drug-related problems in the 
HA/development(s) proposed for assistance in the plan, a description of 
how funding decisions were reached (specifically how costs were 
determined for each element of each activity in the same format as 
shown in the application kit) and financial and other resources 
(including funding under this program, and from other resources) that 
may reasonably be expected to be available to carry out each activity.
    (I) Implementation timetable that includes tasks, deadlines, budget 
cost, expected outcomes, desired results, and persons responsible for 
implementing (beginning, achieving identified milestones, and 
completing) each activity in the plan.
    (J) The resources that the applicant may reasonably expect to be 
available at the end of the grant term to continue the plan, and how 
they will be allocated to plan activities that can be sustained over a 
period of years.
    (K) A discussion of how the applicant's plan will serve to provide 
training and employment or business opportunities for lower income 
persons and businesses located in, or substantially owned by persons 
residing within the area of the section 3 covered project (as defined 
in 24 CFR part 135) in accordance with 24 CFR 761.40 and 24 CFR part 5, 
subpart A. HAs are encouraged to hire qualified residents in all 
positions.
    (L) Program evaluation. The plan must specifically demonstrate how 
the activities funded under this program will be evaluated by the 
applicant, so that the program's progress can be measured. Performance 
measurements must be developed to demonstrate the relationship between 
the extent of the crime detailed in Selection Criterion 1, Section 
I(d)(1) of this NOFA, and the comprehensive crime reduction/elimination 
described in the implementation of the plan. The evaluation shall also 
be used to modify activities to make them more successful or to 
identify unsuccessful strategies. The evaluation must identify the 
types of information the applicant will use to measure the plan's 
success (e.g. tracking changes in identified crime statistics); and 
indicate the method the applicant will use to gather and analyze this 
information.
    (ii) In assessing this criterion, HUD will consider the quality and 
thoroughness of an applicant's plan in terms of the information 
requested in Section I.(d)(2)(i), ``Quality of the plan,'' of this 
NOFA, including the extent to which:
    (A) The applicant's plan clearly describes the activities that are 
being proposed by the applicant, including those activities to be 
funded under this program and those to be funded from other sources, 
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comprehensive approach to reduce/eliminate drug-related crime and other 
criminal activities associated with drug-related problems (as described 
under selection criterion 1, Section I.(d)(1), ``The extent of the 
drug-related crime associated with drug-related crime problems'' of 
this NOFA, above) in the HA/development(s) proposed for funding. 
(MAXIMUM POINTS: 10)
    (B) The applicant's plan provides a budget narrative with 
supporting documentation (specifically how costs were determined for 
each element of each activity in the same format as shown in the 
application kit) for each activity and describes the financial and 
other resources (under this program and other sources) that may 
reasonably be expected to be available to carry out each activity. 
(MAXIMUM POINTS: 5)
    (C) The applicant's plan is realistic in terms of time, personnel, 
and other resources, considering the applicant's timetable for 
beginning and completing each component of the plan and the amount of 
funding requested under this program and other identified resources 
available to the applicant. (MAXIMUM POINTS: 2)
    (D) As described in the plan, other entities (e.g., Tribal, local 
and State governments and community organizations) are involved in 
planning and carrying out the applicant's plan. (MAXIMUM POINTS: 2)
    (E) The plan includes activities that can be sustained over a 
period of years and identifies resources that the applicant may 
reasonably expect to be available for the continuation of the 
activities at the end of the grant term. (MAXIMUM POINTS: 2)
    (F) The applicant's plan will serve to provide training and 
employment or business opportunities for lower income persons and 
businesses located in, or substantially owned by persons residing 
within the area of the section 3 covered project (as defined in 24 CFR 
part 135) in accordance with 24 CFR 761.40 and 24 CFR part 5, subpart 
A. (MAXIMUM POINTS: 2)
    (G) The applicant's plan contains a clear description of its 
process to collect, maintain and analyze specific drug-related crime 
and other criminal activities associated with drug-related problems and 
workload as defined by the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) system in 
specific Part I/II crimes as detailed in selection criterion 1, 
Sections I.(d)(1)(v) and (vi) of this NOFA, as well as other police 
workload data to include all calls for service on the HA/development(s) 
proposed for funding. (MAXIMUM POINTS: 5)
    (H) The applicant's plan includes an evaluation process with 
specific performance measurements that demonstrate results relative to 
crime workload detailed in Selection Criterion 1, Section I.(d)(1) of 
this NOFA, in the HA/development(s) proposed for funding. (MAXIMUM 
POINTS: 7)
    (3) Third Criterion: The Capability of the Applicant to Carry Out 
the Plan. (MAXIMUM POINTS: 15) In assessing this criterion, HUD will 
consider the following factors:
    (i) The extent of the applicant's successful and effective 
administrative capability to manage its HA, as measured by its 
performance with respect to operative HUD requirements under the ACC or 
ACA and the Public Housing Management Assessment Program at 24 CFR part 
901. In evaluating administrative capability under this factor, HUD 
will also consider, and the application must include in the form of a 
narrative discussion, the following information:
    (A) Whether there are any unresolved findings from prior HUD 
reports (e.g., performance or finance), reviews or audits undertaken by 
HUD, the Office of the Inspector General, the General Accounting 
Office, or independent public accountants;
    (B) Whether the applicant is operating under court order. (MAXIMUM 
POINTS UNDER PARAGRAPH (3)(I) (A) AND (B) OF THIS SECTION: 2)
    (ii) The application must demonstrate, as authorized by applicable 
local, State, Tribal, and Federal law, the extent to which the 
applicant has formed a collaboration with the local, State, Tribal, and 
Federal law enforcement officials and courts to gain access regarding 
the criminal conviction records of applicants for, or tenants of, HAs 
regarding applicant screening, lease enforcement, and eviction. The 
application must demonstrate the extent to which the applicant has 
implemented effective screening procedures to determine an individual's 
suitability for public housing (consistent with the requirements of 42 
U.S.C. 3604(f), 24 CFR 100.202, 29 U.S.C. 794 and 24 CFR 8.4 which deal 
with individuals with disabilities); implemented a plan to reduce 
vacancies; implemented eviction and lease enforcement procedures in 
accordance with 24 CFR part 966, subpart B, 25 CFR 950.340 and Section 
503 of NAHA; or undertaken other management actions to eliminate drug-
related crime and other criminal activities associated with drug-
related problems in its developments. (MAXIMUM POINTS: 2)
    (iii) The application must identify the applicant's participation 
in HUD grant programs (such as CGP, CIAP, youth sports, child care, 
resident management, PHDEP, HOPE VI, Tenant Opportunities Program 
(TOP), Family Investment Centers (FIC) grants, etc.) within the 
preceding three years, and discuss the degree of the applicant's 
success in implementing and managing these grant programs. (MAXIMUM 
POINTS: 4)
    (iv) The local HUD Field Office/AONAP shall evaluate the extent of 
the applicant's success or failure in implementing and managing an 
effective program under previous PHDEP grants and/or other grants 
(preceding three years). This evaluation will be based upon (but not 
limited to) HUD's Line of Credit Control System (LOCCS) reports, PHDEP 
and/or other HUD program performance and financial reports, audits, and 
HUD reviews. (MAXIMUM POINTS: 7)
    (4) Fourth Criterion: The Extent to Which Tenants, the Local 
Government and the Local Community Support and Participate in the 
Design and Implementation of the Activities Proposed to be Funded under 
the Application. (MAXIMUM POINTS: 10) In assessing this criterion, HUD 
will consider the following factors:
    (i) The application must include a discussion of the extent to 
which community representatives and Tribal, local, State and Federal 
government officials are actively involved in the design and 
implementation of the applicant's plan, as evidenced by descriptions of 
planning meetings held with community representatives and local 
government officials, letters of commitment to provide funding, staff, 
or in-kind resources, or written comments on the applicant's planned 
activities. (MAXIMUM POINTS: 3)
    (ii) The application must discuss the extent to which the relevant 
governmental jurisdiction has met its law enforcement obligations under 
the Cooperation Agreement with the applicant (as required by the 
grantee's Annual Contributions Contract with HUD). The application must 
also include a certification by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a 
State or a unit of general local government in which the developments 
proposed for assistance are located that the locality is meeting its 
obligations under the Cooperation Agreement with the HA, particularly 
with regard to the current level of baseline law enforcement services. 
If the jurisdiction is not meeting its obligations under the 
Cooperation Agreement, the CEO should identify any special 
circumstances relating to its failure to do so. Whether or not a 
locality is meeting its obligations under the Cooperation Agreement 
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level of baseline law enforcement services being provided to the HA/
development(s) proposed for assistance. (MAXIMUM POINTS: 3)
    (iii) The extent to which HA/development residents, and an RMC, RC 
or RO, where they exist, are involved in the planning and development 
of the grant application and plan strategy, and support and participate 
in the design and implementation of the activities proposed to be 
funded under the application. The application must include a summary of 
written resident and resident organization meetings, with supporting 
documentation that addresses (but is not limited to) subject matter, 
names of residents on committees, copies of resident surveys and 
evaluations etc., as required by 24 CFR 761.25, and the applicant's 
response to and action on these comments. If there are no resident or 
resident organization comments, the applicant must provide an 
explanation of the steps taken to encourage participation, even though 
they were not successful. (MAXIMUM POINTS: 2)
    (iv) The extent to which the applicant is already undertaking, or 
has undertaken, participation in local, State, Tribal or Federal anti-
drug related crime efforts, such as Operation Weed and Seed, and 
Operation Safe Home, and/or has successfully coordinated its law 
enforcement activities with local, State, Tribal or Federal law 
enforcement agencies. (MAXIMUM POINTS: 2)

(e) Ranking Factors

    (1) Each application for a grant award that is submitted in a 
timely manner to the local HUD Field Office with delegated public 
housing responsibilities or, in the case of IHAs, to the appropriate 
AONAP, that otherwise meets the requirements of this NOFA, will be 
evaluated in accordance with the selection criteria specified above.
    (2) An application must receive a score of AT LEAST 70 POINTS OUT 
OF THE MAXIMUM OF 100 POINTS that may be awarded under this competition 
to be eligible for funding.
    (3) After applications have been scored, Headquarters will rank the 
applications on a national basis.
    (4) In the event that two eligible applications receive the same 
score, and both cannot be funded because of insufficient funds, the 
application with the highest score in SELECTION CRITERION 3 ``THE 
CAPABILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO CARRY OUT THE PLAN'' will be selected. 
If Selection Criterion 3 is scored identically for both applications, 
the scores in Selection Criteria 1, 2, and 4 will be compared in this 
order, one at a time, until one application scores higher in one of the 
factors and is selected. If the applications score identically in all 
factors, the application that requests less funding will be selected.
    (5) All awards will be made to fund fully an application, except as 
provided in Section I.(b)(4) of this NOFA (Reduction of Requested Grant 
Amounts and Special Conditions).

(f) General Grant Requirements

    (1) Each grantee is responsible for ensuring that grant funds are 
administered in accordance with the requirements of 24 CFR part 761, 
any specific Notices of Funding Availability (NOFAs) issued for these 
programs, 24 CFR part 85 (as applicable), applicable laws and 
regulations, applicable OMB circulars, HUD fiscal and audit controls, 
grant agreements, grant special conditions, the grantee's approved 
budget (SF-424A), and supporting budget narrative, plan, and activity 
timetable.
    (2) Applicability of OMB Circulars and HUD fiscal and audit 
controls. The policies, guidelines, and requirements of this NOFA, 24 
CFR part 761, 24 CFR part 85, 24 CFR part 84, and OMB Circular A-87 
apply to the acceptance and use of assistance by grantees under this 
program; and OMB Circular Nos. A-110 and A-122 apply to the acceptance 
and use of assistance by private nonprofit organizations (including 
RMCs, RCs and ROs). In addition, grantees and sub-grantees must comply 
with fiscal and audit controls and reporting requirements prescribed by 
HUD, including the system and audit requirements under the Single Audit 
Act, OMB Circular No. A-128 and HUD's implementing regulations at 24 
CFR part 44; and OMB Circular No. A-133.
    (3) Cost Principles. Specific guidance in this NOFA, 24 CFR part 
761, 24 CFR part 85, 24 CFR part 84, OMB Circular A-87, other 
applicable OMB cost principles, HUD program regulations, Notices, HUD 
Handbooks, and the terms of grant/special conditions and subgrant 
agreements will be followed in determining the reasonableness and 
allocability of costs. All costs must be reasonable, necessary and 
justified with cost analysis. PHDEP Funds must be disbursed by the 
grantee within SEVEN CALENDAR DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF DRAWDOWN. Grant 
funds must be used only for Drug Elimination Program purposes. Direct 
costs are those that can be identified specifically with a particular 
activity or function in this NOFA and cost objectives in OMB Circular 
A-87. Indirect cost ARE NOT PERMITTED in this program. Administrative 
requirements for the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program grants 
will be in accordance with 24 CFR part 85. Acquisition of property or 
services shall be in accordance with 24 CFR 85.36. All equipment 
acquisitions will remain the property of the grantee in accordance with 
24 CFR 85.32. ONAP procurement standards are in 24 CFR part 950.
    (4) Grant Staff Personnel.
    (i) All persons or entities compensated by the grantee for services 
provided under a PHDEP grant must meet all applicable personnel or 
procurement requirements and shall be required as a condition of 
employment to meet all relevant State, local and Tribal government, 
insurance, training, licensing, or other similar standards and 
requirements.
    (ii) Compensation for personnel relative to grant administrative 
support (including supervisory personnel, such as a grant 
administrator(s), public housing police department accreditation 
specialist under Section I.(c)(1)(ii) of this NOFA, drug/sports/
voluntary tenant patrol program coordinators, and support staff (such 
as counselors and clerical staff) hired for grant activities IS 
PERMITTED and may include wages, salaries, and fringe benefits.
    (iii) All grant personnel must be necessary, reasonable and 
justified. Job descriptions must be provided, in the application, for 
all grant personnel. Excessive staffing IS NOT PERMITTED.
    (iv) HA staff responsible for management/coordination of PHDEP 
programs shall be compensated with grant funds only for work performed 
directly for PHDEP grant-related activities and shall document the time 
and activity involved in accordance with 24 CFR 85.20.
    (5) Grant Agreement. After an application has been approved, HUD 
and the applicant shall enter into a grant agreement (Form HUD-1044) 
setting forth the amount of the grant and its applicable terms, 
conditions, financial controls, payment mechanism, schedule, and 
special conditions, including sanctions for violation of the agreement. 
The grant agreement will be effective upon execution of Form HUD-1044 
by the Director, Office of Public Housing or Administrator, AONAP.
    (6) Term of Grant Agreement. Terms of the grant agreement may not 
exceed 24 months, unless an extension (Form HUD-1044) is approved by 
the local HUD Field Office or AONAP. Any funds not expended at the end 
of the grant term shall be remitted to HUD. Once the award is executed, 
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approve a PHDEP grant extension for any project up to and including a 
maximum period of 6 months beyond the original grant agreement. 
Grantees desiring an extension beyond 6 months must make a request 
through the local HUD Field Office or AONAP to the Assistant Secretary 
for Public and Indian Housing (ATTN: Office of Community Relations and 
Involvement, Crime Prevention and Security Division) for a waiver of 24 
CFR part 761. Any funds not expended at the end of the grant term, 
unless an extension has been approved, shall be remitted to HUD.
    (7) Grant extension. Local HUD Field Offices or AONAP may grant an 
extension of the grant term in response to a written request for an 
extension stating the need for the extension and indicating the 
additional time required. Local HUD Field Offices or AONAP will not 
consider requests for retroactive extension of program periods. HUD 
will permit only one extension. Local HUD Field Offices or AONAP will 
only consider extensions if the grantee meets the extension criteria of 
paragraph (b)(3) of this section at the time the grantee submits for 
approval the request for the extension. The maximum extension allowable 
for any PHDEP grant period is 6 months.
    (i) Receipt. The request must be received by the local HUD Field 
Office or AONAP prior to the termination of the grant, and requires 
approval by the local HUD Office or AONAP with jurisdiction over the 
grantee.
    (ii) Extension criteria. The following criteria must be met by the 
grantee when submitting a request to extend the expenditure deadline 
for a program or set of programs.
    (iii) Performance and Financial Status Reports. There must be on 
file with the local HUD Field Office or AONAP current and acceptable 
Performance and Financial Status Reports, SF-269As.
    (iv) Grant agreement special conditions. The grantee must have 
satisfied all grant agreement special conditions except those 
conditions that the grantee must fulfill in the remaining period of the 
grant. This also includes the performance and resolution of audit 
findings in a timely manner.
    (v) Justification. The grantee must submit a narrative 
justification with the program extension request. The justification 
must provide complete details, including the circumstances that require 
the proposed extension, and an explanation of the impact of denying the 
request.
    (vi) HUD action. The local HUD Field Office or AONAP will attempt 
to take action on any proposed extension request within 15 days after 
receipt of the request.
    (8) Duplication of funds. To prevent duplicate funding of any 
activity, the grantee must establish controls to assure that an 
activity or program that is funded by other HUD programs, or programs 
of other Federal agencies, shall not also be funded by the Drug 
Elimination Program. The grantee must establish an auditable system to 
provide adequate accountability for funds that it has been awarded. The 
grantee is responsible for ensuring that there is no duplication of 
funds.
    (9) Insurance. Each grantee shall obtain adequate insurance 
coverage to protect itself against any potential liability arising out 
of the eligible activities under this part. In particular, applicants 
shall assess their potential liability arising out of the employment or 
contracting of security personnel, law enforcement personnel, 
investigators, and drug treatment providers, and the establishment of 
voluntary tenant patrols; evaluate the qualifications and training of 
the individuals or firms undertaking these functions; and consider any 
limitations on liability under Tribal, State, or local law. Grantees 
shall obtain liability insurance to protect the members of the 
voluntary tenant patrol against potential liability as a result of the 
patrol's activities under Sec. 761.15(b)(5). Voluntary tenant patrol 
liability insurance costs are eligible program expenses. Subgrantees 
shall obtain their own liability insurance.
    (10) Failure to implement program(s). If the grant plan, approved 
budget, and timetable, as described in the approved application, are 
not operational within 90 days of the grant agreement date, the grantee 
must report by letter to the local HUD Field Office or the local AONAP 
the steps being taken to initiate the plan and timetable, the reason 
for the delay, and the expected starting date. Any timetable revisions 
that resulted from the delay must be included. The local HUD Field 
Office or AONAP will determine if the delay is acceptable, approve/
disapprove the revised plan and timetable, and take any additional 
appropriate action.
    (11) Sanctions. (1) HUD may impose sanctions if the grantee:
    (i) Is not complying with the requirements of this part or of other 
applicable Federal law;
    (ii) Fails to make satisfactory progress toward its drug 
elimination goals, as specified in its plan and as reflected in its 
performance and financial status reports;
    (iii) Does not establish procedures that will minimize the time 
elapsing between drawdowns and disbursements;
    (iv) Does not adhere to grant agreement requirements or special 
conditions;
    (v) Proposes substantial plan changes to the extent that, if 
originally submitted, the applications would not have been selected for 
funding;
    (vi) Engages in the improper award or administration of grant 
subcontracts;
    (vii) Does not submit reports; or
    (viii) Files a false certification.
    (12) HUD may impose the following sanctions:
    (i) Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the 
deficiency by the grantee or subgrantee;
    (ii) Disallow all or part of the cost of the activity or action not 
in compliance;
    (iii) Wholly or partly suspend or terminate the current award for 
the grantee's or subgrantee's program;
    (iv) Require that some or all of the grant amounts be remitted to 
HUD;
    (v) Condition a future grant and elect not to provide future grant 
funds to the grantee until appropriate actions are taken to ensure 
compliance;
    (vi) Withhold further awards for the program; or
    (vii) Take other remedies that may be legally available.

(g) Periodic Reports

    In accordance with 24 CFR part 85, grantees are responsible for 
managing the day-to-day operations of grant and subgrant supported 
activities. Grantees must monitor grant and subgrant supported 
activities to assure compliance with applicable Federal requirements 
and that performance goals are being achieved. Grantee monitoring must 
cover each program, function or activity of the grant or sub-grant.
    (1) Semiannual grant performance status reporting requirements. 
Grantees are required to provide the local HUD Field Office or AONAP 
with a semiannual performance report that evaluates the grantee's 
overall performance against its plan. This report shall include in 
summary form (but is not limited to) the following: any change or lack 
of change in crime statistics or other indicators drawn from the 
applicant's plan assessment (such as vandalism, etc.) and an 
explanation of any difference; successful completion of any of the 
strategy components identified in the applicant's plan; a discussion of 
any problems encountered in implementing the plan and how they were 
addressed; an evaluation of whether the rate of progress meets 
expectations; a discussion of the grantee's efforts in encouraging 
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participation; a description of any other programs that may have been 
initiated, expanded or deleted as a result of the plan, with an 
identification of the resources and the number of people involved in 
the programs and their relation to the plan.
    (2) Semiannual grant financial status reporting requirements. The 
grantee shall submit a semiannual financial status report to the local 
HUD Field Office or AONAP. The grantee shall use the SF-269A to report 
the status of funds for nonconstruction programs. The grantee shall use 
SF-269A, Block 12, ``Remarks,'' to report on the status of programs, 
functions, or activities within the program.
    (3) Semiannual grant performance and financial status reporting 
period and due dates. The semiannual performance and financial status 
report shall cover the periods ending June 30 and December 31, and must 
be submitted to the local HUD Field Office or AONAP by July 30 and 
January 31 of each year.
    (4) Final grant performance status report. Grantees are required to 
provide the local HUD Field Office or AONAP with a final cumulative 
performance report that evaluates the grantee's overall performance 
against its plan. This report shall include in summary form (but is not 
limited to) the following:
    (i) Any change or lack of change in crime statistics or other 
indicators drawn from the applicant's plan assessment (such as 
vandalism, etc.) and an explanation of any difference;
    (ii) Successful completion of any of the strategy components 
identified in the applicant's plan;
    (iii) A discussion of any problems encountered in implementing the 
plan and how they were addressed;
    (iv) An evaluation of whether the rate of progress meets 
expectations;
    (v) A discussion of the grantee's efforts in encouraging resident 
participation; and
    (vi) A description of any other programs that may have been 
initiated, expanded or deleted as a result of the plan, with an 
identification of the resources and the number of people involved in 
the programs and their relation to the plan.
    (5) Final financial status report (SF-269A). The final report will 
be a cumulative summary of expenditures to date and must indicate the 
exact balance of unexpended funds. The grantee shall remit all Drug 
Elimination Program funds, including any unexpended funds, owed to HUD 
within 90 days after the termination of the grant agreement.
    (6) Final grant performance status report and financial status 
report (SF-269A) reporting period. The final performance and financial 
status report shall cover the period from the date of the grant 
agreement, to include any extensions, to the termination date of the 
grant agreement. The report is due to the local HUD Field Office or 
AONAP within 90 days after the termination of the grant agreement.
    (7) Report submission. The grantee shall submit all required 
reports to the local HUD Field Office or AONAP as required.

II. Application Process

    (a) APPLICATION KIT: An application kit may be obtained, and 
assistance provided, from the local HUD Field Office with delegated 
public housing responsibilities over an applying public housing agency, 
or from the AONAP having jurisdiction over the Indian housing authority 
making an application, or by calling HUD's Community Relations and 
Involvement Clearinghouse, telephone (800) 578-3472. The application 
kit contains information on all exhibits and certifications required 
under this NOFA.
    (b) APPLICATION SUBMISSION: Applications are due on or before 
August 9, 1996, AT 3:00 PM, LOCAL TIME. Applications (original and two 
identical copies of the original application) must be received by the 
deadline at the local HUD Field Office or AONAP with responsibilities 
over the applying public housing authorities. This application deadline 
is firm as to date and hour. In the interest of fairness to all 
competing applicants, the Department will treat as ineligible for 
consideration any application that is received after the deadline. 
Applicants should take this practice into account and make early 
submission of their materials to avoid any risk of loss of eligibility 
brought about by unanticipated delays or other delivery-related 
problems.
    Applications (original and two identical copies of the original 
application) must be physically received by the deadline at the local 
HUD Field Office with delegated public housing responsibilities. 
Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, or, in the case of IHAs, 
to the local HUD AONAP. Attention: Administrator, AONAP, as 
appropriate. It is not sufficient for an application to bear a postage 
date within the submission time period. Applications submitted by 
facsimile are not acceptable. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER AUGUST 9, 
1996, AT 3:00 PM, LOCAL TIME, WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

III. Checklist of Application Submission Requirements

    To qualify for a grant under this program, the application 
submitted to HUD shall include, in addition to those requirements 
listed under Section I.(d) (Selection Criteria) of this NOFA, including 
the plan to address the problem of drug-related crime and other 
criminal activities associated with drug-related problems in the 
developments proposed for funding, at least the following items:
    (a) Applicant Grant Data Form. The applicant must complete the form 
for HUD's application database entry. The form, with example, is 
provided in the application kit.
    (b) Application for Federal Assistance, Standard Form SF-424. The 
SF-424 is the face sheet for the application. The applicant must 
complete and sign the form. The form, with example, is provided in the 
application kit.
    (c) Standard Form SF-424A Budget Information (non-construction 
programs), with attached budget narrative(s) with supporting 
justification and documentation (specifically showing how costs were 
determined for each element of each activity in the same format as 
shown in the application kit). The SF-424A, with attached budget 
narrative, must be completed and the applicant must describe each major 
activity proposed for funding, e.g., employment of security personnel 
(contracted security personnel services and housing authority police 
departments), reimbursement of local law enforcement services, physical 
improvements, employment of investigators, voluntary tenant (resident) 
patrols, programs to reduce the use of drugs i.e. drug prevention, 
intervention, and treatment programs. The form, with example, is 
provided in the application kit.
    (d) Applicants must verify their unit count with the local HUD 
Field Office/AONAP prior to submitting the application. In accordance 
with Sections I.(b)(2)(i) through (iii) of this NOFA, applicants must 
compute the maximum grant award amount for which they are eligible 
(eligible dollar amount per unit  x  (times) number of units and 
compare it with the dollar amount requested in the application to make 
certain the amount requested does not exceed the permitted maximum 
grant award.
    (e) Standard Form SF-424B, Assurances, (non-construction programs) 
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form. The form and example are provided in the application kit.
    (f) Certifications. Applications must include the following 
certifications (certifications are provided in the application kit):
    (1) A certification that the applicant will maintain a drug-free 
workplace in accordance with the requirements of the Drug-Free 
Workplace Act of 1988, 24 CFR part 24, subpart F. (Applicants may 
submit a copy of their most recent drug-free workplace certification, 
which must be dated within the past year.)
    (2) A certification and disclosure in accordance with the 
requirements of section 319 of the Department of the Interior and 
Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 1990 (31 U.S.C. 
1352) and the implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 87. These 
authorities generally prohibit recipients and subrecipients of Federal 
contracts, grants, cooperative agreements and loans from using 
appropriated funds for lobbying the Executive or Legislative Branches 
of the Federal Government in connection with a specific contract, 
grant, or loan. INDIAN HOUSING AUTHORITIES ESTABLISHED BY AN INDIAN 
TRIBE AS A RESULT OF THE EXERCISE OF THEIR SOVEREIGN POWER ARE EXCLUDED 
FROM COVERAGE, BUT INDIAN HAs ESTABLISHED UNDER STATE LAW ARE NOT 
EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE.
    (3) If applying for drug treatment program funding, a certification 
by the applicant that the applicant has notified and consulted with the 
relevant local Tribal commission, Single State Agency or other local 
authority with drug program coordination responsibilities concerning 
its application; and that the proposed drug prevention/treatment 
program has been reviewed by the relevant local Tribal commission, 
Single State Agency or other local authority and is consistent with the 
Tribal or State treatment plan.
    (4) A certification (provided in the application kit) by the Chief 
Executive Officer (CEO) of a State, Tribe, or a unit of general local 
government in which the developments proposed for assistance are 
located that:
    (i) Grant funds provided under this program will not substitute for 
activities currently being undertaken on behalf of the applicant by the 
jurisdiction to address drug-related crime and other criminal 
activities associated with drug-related problems;
    (ii) Any reimbursement of local law enforcement agencies for 
additional security and protective services to be provided under 
Section I.(c)(2) of this NOFA meets the requirements of that section.
    (5) A certification, (An example is provided in the application 
kit), from the chief of the local law enforcement agency:
    (i) If the application is for employment of security services, that 
the law enforcement agency has entered into, or will enter into, an 
agreement with the applicant and the provider of the security services 
in accordance with the requirements of Section I.(c)(1) (Employment of 
security personnel) of this NOFA;
    (ii) If the application is for employment of investigators, that 
the law enforcement agency has entered into, or will enter into, an 
agreement with the applicant and the investigators, in accordance with 
the requirements of Section I.(c)(4) (Employment of investigators) of 
this NOFA;
    (iii) If the application is for voluntary tenant (resident) patrol 
funding, that the law enforcement agency has entered into, or will 
enter into, an agreement with the applicant and the voluntary tenant 
patrol, in accordance with the requirements of Section I.(c)(5) 
(voluntary tenant (resident) patrol) of this NOFA.
    (6) A certification (An example is provided in the application kit) 
by the RMC, RC or RO, or other involved resident group where an RMC, RC 
or RO does not exist, that the residents participated in the 
preparation of the grant application with the applicant, and that the 
applicant's description of the activities and program evaluation that 
the resident group will implement under the program is accurate and 
complete.
    (g) HUD Form 2880, Applicant Disclosures. The form, with example, 
is provided in the application kit.

IV. Corrections to Deficient Applications

    (a) HUD will notify an applicant, in writing, of any curable 
technical deficiencies in the application. The applicant must submit 
corrections in accordance with the information specified in HUD's 
letter within 14 calendar days from the date of HUD's letter notifying 
the applicant of any such deficiency.
    (b) Curable technical deficiencies relate to items that:
    (i) Are not necessary for HUD review under selection criteria/
ranking factors; and
    (ii) Would not improve the quality of the applicant's program 
proposal.
    (c) An example of a curable technical deficiency would be the 
failure of an applicant to submit a required assurance, budget 
narrative, certification, applicant data form, summaries of written 
resident comments, incomplete forms such as the SF-424 or lack of 
required signatures, appendixes and documentation referenced in the 
application or a computational error based on the use of an incorrect 
number(s) such as incorrect unit counts. These items are discussed in 
the application kit and samples, as appropriate, are provided.
    (d) An example of a non-curable defect or deficiency would be a 
missing SF-424A (Budget Information).

V. Other Matters

    (a) NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY. The following 
nondiscrimination and equal opportunity requirements apply:
    (1) The requirements of Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, 
42 U.S.C. 3600-20 (Fair Housing Act) and implementing regulations 
issued at subchapter A of title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, 
as amended by 54 FR 3232 (published January 23, 1989); Executive Order 
11063 (Equal Opportunity in Housing) and implementing regulations at 24 
CFR part 107; and title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 
2000d-2000d-4) (Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs) and 
implementing regulations issued at 24 CFR part l;
    (2) The Indian Civil Rights Act (ICRA) (Title II of the Civil 
Rights Act of 1968, 25 U.S.C. 1301-1303) provides, among other things, 
that ``no Indian tribe in exercising powers of self-government shall * 
* * deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of 
its laws or deprive any person of liberty or property without due 
process of law.'' The Indian Civil Rights Act applies to any Tribe, 
band, or other group of Indians subject to the jurisdiction of the 
United States in the exercise of recognized powers of self-government. 
The ICRA is applicable in all cases where an IHA has been established 
by exercise of Tribal powers of self-government.
    (3) The prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of age 
under the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. 6101-07) and 
implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 146, and the prohibitions 
against discrimination against handicapped individuals under section 
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) and implementing 
regulations at 24 CFR part 8;
    (4) The requirements of Executive Order 11246 (Equal Employment 
Opportunity) and the regulations issued under the Order at 41 CFR 
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    (5) The requirements of Executive Orders 11625, 12432, and 12138. 
Consistent with HUD's responsibilities under these Orders, recipients 
must make efforts to encourage the use of minority and women's business 
enterprises in connection with funded activities.
    (b) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. Grants under this program are 
categorically excluded from review under the National Environmental 
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) in accordance with 24 CFR 50.20(p). However, 
prior to an award of grant funds, HUD will perform an environmental 
review to the extent required by HUD's environmental regulations at 24 
CFR part 50, including the applicable related authorities at 24 CFR 
50.4.
    (c) FEDERALISM IMPACT. The General Counsel, as the Designated 
Official under section 6(a) of Executive Order 12612, Federalism, has 
determined that the policies contained in this NOFA will not have 
substantial direct effects on States or their political subdivisions, 
or the relationship between the Federal government and the States, or 
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various 
levels of government and, therefore, the provisions of this NOFA do not 
have ``Federalism implications'' within the meaning of the Order. The 
NOFA implements a program that encourages housing authorities to 
develop a plan for addressing the problem of drug-related crime and 
other criminal activities associated with drug-related problems, and 
makes available grants to housing authorities to help them carry out 
their plans. As such, the program would help housing authorities combat 
serious drug-related crime problems in their developments, thereby 
strengthening their role as instrumentalities of the States. In 
addition, further review under the Order is unnecessary, since the NOFA 
generally tracks the statute and involves little implementing 
discretion.
    (d) FAMILY IMPACT. The General Counsel, as the Designated Official 
for Executive Order 12606, The Family, has determined that the 
provisions of this NOFA have the potential for a positive, although 
indirect, impact on family formation, maintenance and general well-
being within the meaning of the Order. This NOFA would implement a 
program that would encourage HAs to develop a plan for addressing the 
problem of drug-related crime and other criminal activities associated 
with drug-related problems, and to make available grants to help 
housing authorities to carry out this plan. As such, the program is 
intended to improve the quality of life of public and Indian housing 
development residents, including families, by reducing the incidence of 
drug-related crime.
    (e) SECTION 102 HUD REFORM ACT--DOCUMENTATION AND PUBLIC ACCESS 
REQUIREMENTS; APPLICANT/RECIPIENT DISCLOSURES.
    DOCUMENTATION AND PUBLIC ACCESS. HUD will ensure that documentation 
and other information regarding each application submitted pursuant to 
this NOFA are sufficient to indicate the basis upon which assistance 
was provided or denied. This material, including any letters of 
support, will be made available for public inspection for a five-year 
period beginning not less than 30 days after the award of the 
assistance. Material will be made available in accordance with the 
Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and HUD's implementing 
regulations at 24 CFR part 15. In addition, HUD will include the 
recipients of assistance pursuant to this NOFA in its quarterly Federal 
Register notice of all recipients of HUD assistance awarded on a 
competitive basis. (See 24 CFR 12.14(a) and 24 CFR 12.16(b), and the 
notice published in the Federal Register on January 16, 1992 (57 FR 
1942), for further information on these requirements.)
    DISCLOSURES. HUD will make available to the public for five years 
all applicant disclosure reports (HUD Form 2880) submitted in 
connection with this NOFA. Update reports (also Form 2880) will be made 
available along with the applicant disclosure reports, but in no case 
for a period less than three years. All reports--both applicant 
disclosures and updates--will be made available in accordance with the 
Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and HUD's implementing 
regulations at 24 CFR part 15. (See 24 CFR subpart C, and the notice 
published in the Federal Register on January 16, 1992 (57 FR 1942), for 
further information on these disclosure requirements.)
    (f) SECTION 103 HUD REFORM ACT. HUD's regulation implementing 
section 103 of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform 
Act of 1989 was published May 13, 1991 (56 FR 22088) and became 
effective on June 12, 1991. That regulation, codified as 24 CFR part 4, 
applies to the funding competition announced today. The requirements of 
the rule continue to apply until the announcement of the selection of 
successful applicants.
    HUD employees involved in the review of applications and in the 
making of funding decisions are limited by part 4 from providing 
advance information to any person (other than an authorized employee of 
HUD) concerning funding decisions, or from otherwise giving any 
applicant an unfair competitive advantage. Persons who apply for 
assistance in this competition should confine their inquiries to the 
subject areas permitted under 24 CFR part 4.
    Applicants or employees who have ethics related questions should 
contact the HUD Office of Ethics (202) 708-3815. (This is not a toll-
free number.) For HUD employees who have specific program questions, 
such as whether particular subject matter can be discussed with persons 
outside HUD, the employee should contact the appropriate Field Office 
Counsel or Headquarters Counsel for the program to which the question 
pertains.
    (g) SECTION 112 HUD REFORM ACT. Section 13 of the Department of 
Housing and Urban Development Act contains two provisions dealing with 
efforts to influence HUD's decisions with respect to financial 
assistance. The first imposes disclosure requirements on those who are 
typically involved in these efforts--those who pay others to influence 
the award of assistance or the taking of a management action by the 
Department and those who are paid to provide the influence. The second 
restricts the payment of fees to those who are paid to influence the 
award of HUD assistance, if the fees are tied to the number of housing 
units received or are based on the amount of assistance received, or if 
they are contingent upon the receipt of assistance.
    Section 13 was implemented by final rule published in the Federal 
Register on May 17, 1991 (56 FR 22912). If readers are involved in any 
efforts to influence the Department in these ways, they are urged to 
read the final rule, particularly the examples contained in appendix A 
of the rule.
    (h) PROHIBITION AGAINST LOBBYING ACTIVITIES. The use of funds 
awarded under this NOFA is subject to the disclosure requirements and 
prohibitions of section 319 of the Department of Interior and Related 
Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 1990 (31 U.S.C. 1352) (The 
``Byrd Amendment'') and the implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 87. 
These authorities prohibit recipients of federal contracts, grants, or 
loans from using appropriated funds for lobbying the Executive or 
Legislative branches of the federal government in connection with a 
specific contract, grant, or loan. The prohibition also covers the 
awarding of contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or loans unless 
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recipient has made an acceptable certification regarding lobbying.
    Under 24 CFR part 87, applicants, recipients, and subrecipients of 
assistance exceeding $100,000 must certify that no federal funds have 
been or will be spent on lobbying activities in connection with the 
assistance. Indian Housing Authorities established by an Indian Tribe 
as a result of the exercise of their sovereign power are excluded from 
coverage, but has established under State law are not excluded from 
coverage.

    Authority: Sec. 5127, Public Housing Drug Elimination Act of 
1988 (42 U.S.C. 11901 et seq.); sec. 7(d), Department of Housing and 
Urban Development Act (42 U.S.C. 3535(d)).

    Dated: July 3, 1996.
Kevin E. Marchman,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing.

Appendix A: Local HUD Office Addresses and Phone Numbers

HUD--New England: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, 
Rhode Island, Vermont

Massachusetts State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Massachusetts State Office, Thomas 
P. O'Neill, Jr. Federal Building, 10 Causeway Street, Room 553, 
Boston, MA 02222-1092, (617) 565-5196, TTY Number: (617) 565-5453, 
Office hours: 8:30am-5:00pm local time

Connecticut State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Connecticut State Office, 330 Main 
Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06106-1860, (860) 240-4522, TTY 
Number: (203) 240-4665, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

New Hampshire State Office

Office of Public Housing,
DHUD--New Hampshire State Office, Norris Cotton Federal Building, 
275 Chestnut Street, Manchester, New Hampshire 03101-2487, (603) 
666-7681, TTY Number: (603) 666-7518, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm 
local time

Rhode Island State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Rhode Island State Office, 10 
Weybosset Street, Sixth Floor, Providence, Rhode Island 02903-2808, 
(401) 528-5351, TTY Number: (401) 528-5364, Office hours: 8:00am-
4:30pm local time

HUD--New York, New Jersey

New York State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--New York State Office, 26 Federal 
Plaza, Suite 3237, New York, New York 10278-0068, (212) 264-6500, 
TTY Number: (212) 264-0927, Office hours: 8:30am-5:00pm local time

Buffalo State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Buffalo State Office, Lafayette 
Court, 5th Floor, 465 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14203-1780, 
(551) 846-5755, TTY Number: (716) 551-5787, Office hours: 8:00am-
4:30pm local time

New Jersey State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--New Jersey State Office, One Newark 
Center--12th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102-5260, (201) 622-7900, 
TTY Number: (201) 645-6649, Office hours: 8:30am-5:00pm local time

HUD--Midatlantic: Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, Maryland, 
Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia

Pennsylvania State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Pennsylvania State Office, The 
Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 
19107-3390, (215) 597-2560, TTY Number: (215) 597-5564, Office 
hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

District of Columbia Office (Washington, D.C.)

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--District of Columbia Office, 820 
First Street N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002-4502, (202) 275-9200, TTY 
Number: (202) 275-0967, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Maryland State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Maryland State Office, City Crescent 
Building, 10 South Howard Street, 5th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 
21201-2505, (401) 962-2520, TTY Number: (410) 962-0106, Office 
hours: 8:00am--4:30pm local time

Pittsburgh Area Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Pittsburgh Area Office, 339 Sixth 
Avenue, Sixth floor, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-2515, (412) 644-
6428, TTY Number: (412) 644-5747, Office hours: 8:00am--4:30pm local 
time

Virginia State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Virginia State Office, The 3600 
Centre, 3600 West Broad Street, P.O. Box 90331, Richmond, Virginia 
23230-0331, (804) 278-4507, TTY Number: (804) 278-4501, Office 
hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

West Virginia State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--West Virginia State Office, 405 
Capitol Street, Suite 708, Charleston, West Virginia 25301-1795, 
(304) 347-7000, TTY Number: (304) 347-5332, Office hours: 8:00am-
4:30pm local time

HUD--Southeast: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North 
Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Caribbean, Virgin Islands

Georgia State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Georgia State Office, Richard B. 
Russell Federal Building, 75 Spring Street, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 
30303-3388, (404) 331-5136, TTY Number: (404) 730-2654, Office 
hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Alabama State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Alabama State Office, 600 Beacon 
Parkway West, Suite 300, Birmingham, Alabama 35209-3144, (205) 290-
7601, TTY Number: (205) 290-7624, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local 
time

Kentucky State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Kentucky State Office, 601 West 
Broadway, P.O. Box 1044, Louisville, Kentucky 40201-1044, (502) 582-
6161, TTY Number: (502) 582-5139

Mississippi State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Mississippi State Office, Doctor 
A.H. McCoy Federal Building, 100 West Capitol Street, Room 910, 
Jackson, Mississippi 39269-1096, (601) 975-4746, TTY Number: (601) 
975-4717, Office hours: 8:00am-4:45pm local time

North Carolina State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--North Carolina State Office, 2306 
West Meadowview Road, Greensboro, North Carolina 27407-3707, (919) 
547-4000, TTY Number: 919-547-4055, Office hours: 8:00am-4:45pm 
local time

Caribbean Office

Office of Public Housing,DHUD--Caribbean Office, New San Office 
Building, 159 Carlos East Chardon Avenue, Room 305, San Juan, Puerto 
Rico 00918-1804, (809) 766-6121, TTY Number: Number not available, 
Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

South Carolina State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--South Carolina State Office, Strom 
Thurmond Federal Building, 1835 Assembly Street, Columbia, South 
Carolina 29201-2480, (803) 765-5831, TTY Number: Number not 
available, Office hours: 8:00am-4:45pm local time

Tennessee State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Tennessee State Office, John J. 
Duncan Federal Building, 710 Locust Street, S.W., Third Floor, 
Knoxville, Tennessee 37902-2526, (423) 545-4389, TTY Number: (615) 
545-4379, Office hours: 7:30am-4:15pm local time

Nashville, Tennessee Area Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Tennessee Area Office, 251 
Cumberland Bend Drive, Suite 200, Nashville, Tennessee 37228-1803, 
(615) 736-5213, TTY Number: (615) 736-2886, Office hours: 7:45am-
4:15pm local time

Florida Area Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Florida Area Office, Southern Bell 
Towers, 301 West Bay Street, Suite 2200, Jacksonville, Florida 
32202-5121, (904) 232-2626, TTY Number: (904) 232-2357, Office 
hours: 7:45am-4:30pm local time

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HUD--Midwest: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin

Illinois State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Illinois State Office, Ralph H. 
Metcalfe Federal Building, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 
60604-3507, (312) 353-5680, TTY Number: (312) 353-7143, Office 
hours: 8:15am-4:45pm local time

Michigan State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Michigan State Office, Patrick V. 
McNamara Federal Building, 477 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 
48226-2592, (313) 226-6880, TTY Number: (313) 226-7812, Office 
hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Indiana State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Indiana State Office, 151 North 
Delaware Street, Suite 1200, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2526, (317) 
226-6303, TTY Number: (317)226-7081, Office hours: 8:00am-4:45pm 
local time

Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Grand Rapids Area Office, Trade 
Center Building, 50 Louis, N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503-2648, 
(616) 456-2127, TTY Number: Number not available, Office hours: 
8:00am-4:45pm local time

Minnesota State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Minnesota State Office, Bridge Place 
Building, 220 South Second Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401-2195 
(612) 370-3000, TTY Number: (612) 370-3186, Office hours: 8:00am-
4:30pm local time

Cincinnati, Ohio Area Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Cincinnati Area Office, 525 Vine 
Street, Suite 700, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202-3188, (513) 684-2884, TTY 
Number: (513) 684-6180, Office hours: 8:00am-4:45pm local time

Cleveland, Ohio Area Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Cleveland Area Office, Renaissance 
Building, 1350 Euclid Avenue, 500, Cleveland, Ohio 44115-1815, (216) 
522-4065, TTY Number: Number not available, Office hours: 8:00am-
4:40pm local time

Ohio State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Ohio State Office, 200 North High 
Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215-2499, (614) 469-5737, TTY Number: 
Number not available, Office hours: 8:30am-4:45pm local time

Wisconsin State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Wisconsin State Office, Henry S. 
Reuss Federal Plaza, 310 West Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1380, 
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203-2289, (414) 291-3214, TTY Number: Number 
not available, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

HUD--Southwest: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

Texas State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Texas State Office, 1600 
Throckmorton Street, Room 304, P.O. Box 2905, Fort Worth, Texas 
76113-2905, (817) 885-5934, TTY Number: (817) 885-5447, Office 
hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Houston, Texas Area Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Houston Area Office, Norfolk Tower, 
2211 Norfolk, Suite 200, Houston, Texas 77098-4096, (713) 834-3235, 
TTY Number: Number not available, Office hours: 7:45am-4:30pm local 
time

San Antonio, Texas Area Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--San Antonio Area Office, Washington 
Square, 800 Dolorosa Street, San Antonio, Texas 78207-4563, (512) 
229-6783, TTY Number: (512) 229-6783, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm 
local time

Arkansas State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Arkansas State Office, TCBY Tower, 
425 West Capitol Avenue, Room 900, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-3488, 
(501) 324-5935, TTY Number: (501) 324-5931, Office hours: 8:00am-
4:30pm local time

Louisiana State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Louisiana State Office, 501 Magazine 
Street, Ninth Floor, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130, (504) 589-7251, 
TTY Number: Number not available, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local 
time

Oklahoma State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Oklahoma State Office, 500 West Main 
Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, (504) 589-7233, TTY Number: 
None, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

New Mexico State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--New Mexico State Office, 625 Truman 
Street N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87110-6472, (505) 262-6463, TTY Number: 
(505) 262-6463, Office hours: 7:45am-4:30pm local time

Great Plains: Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska

Kansas/Missouri State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Kansas/Missouri State Office, 
Gateway Tower II, 400 State Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas 66101-2406, 
(913) 551-5488, TTY Number: (913) 551-5815, Office hours: 8:00am-
4:30pm local time

Nebraska State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Nebraska State Office, Executive 
Tower Centre, 10909 Mill Valley Road, Omaha, Nebraska 68154-3955, 
(402) 492-3100, TTY Number: (402) 492-3183, Office hours: 8:00am-
4:30pm local time

St. Louis, Missouri Area Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--St. Louis Area Office, Robert A. 
Young Federal Building, 1222 Spruce Street, St. Louis, Missouri 
63103-2836, (314) 539-6503, TTY Number: (314) 539-6331, Office 
hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Iowa State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Iowa State Office, Federal Building, 
210 Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309-2155, (515) 284-4512, TTY 
Number: (515) 284-4728, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

HUD--Rocky Mountains: Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, 
Utah, Wyoming

Colorado State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Colorado State Office, First 
Interstate Tower North, 633 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202-3607, 
(303) 672-5376, TTY Number: (303) 672-5248, Office hours: 8:00am-
4:30pm local time

HUD--Pacific/Hawaii: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Guam, 
American Samoa

California State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--California State Office, Philip 
Burton Federal Building/Courthouse, 450 Golden Gate Avenue, P.O. Box 
36003, San Francisco, California 94102-3448, (415) 436-6532, TTY 
Number: (415) 436-6594, Office hours: 8:15am-4:45pm local time

Los Angeles, California Area Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Los Angeles Area Office, 1615 West 
Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90015-3801, (213) 251-
7122, TTY Number: (213) 251-7038, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local 
time

Sacramento, California Area Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Sacramento Area Office, 777 12th 
Avenue, Suite 200, P.O. Box 1978, Sacramento, California 95814-1997, 
(916) 498-5270, TTY Number: (916) 498-5220, Office hours: 8:00am-
4:30pm local time

Arizona State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Arizona State Office, Two Arizona 
Center, 400 North 5th Street, Suite 1600, Phoenix, Arizona 85004-
2361, (602) 261-4434, TTY Number: (602) 379-4461, Office hours: 
8:00am-4:30pm local time

HUD--Northwest/Alaska: Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington

Washington State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Washington State Office, Seattle 
Federal Office Building, 909 First Avenue, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 
98104-1000, (206) 220-5292, TTY Number: (206) 220-5185, Office 
hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Oregon State Office

Office of Public Housing, DHUD--Oregon State Office, 520 Southwest 
Sixth Avenue,

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Portland, Oregon 97203-1596, (503) 326-2561, TTY Number: (503) 326-
3656, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

DHUD AREA OFFICES OF NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAMS

Eastern/Woodlands--Tribes and IHAs: East of the Mississippi River, 
Including All of Minnesota and Iowa

Eastern/Woodlands HUD Area Office of Native American Programs

Eastern/Woodlands Office of Native American Programs, Ralph H. 
Metcalfe Federal Building, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Room 2400, 
Chicago, IL 60604, (312) 353-1282 or (800) 735-3239, TTY Number: 
(312) 886-3741 or (800) 927-9275, Office hours: 8:15am-4:45pm local 
time

Southern Plains--Tribes and IHAs: Louisiana, Missouri, Kansas, 
Oklahoma, and Texas, except for Isleta Del Sur in Texas

DHUD Area Office of Native American Programs

Southern Plains Office of Native American Programs, 500 West Main 
Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, (405) 553-7428, TTY Number: 
(405) 231-4891 or (405) 231-4181, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local 
time

Northern Plains--Tribes and IHAS: Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, North 
Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming

DHUD Area Office of Native American Programs

Northern Plains Office of Native American Programs, First Interstate 
Tower North, 633 17th Street, 14th Floor, Denver, CO 80202-3607, 
(303) 672-5462, TTY Number: (303) 844-6158, Office hours: 8:00am-
4:30pm local time

Southwest--Tribes and IHAS: Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada, 
and Isleta Del Sur in Texas

DHUD Area Office of Native American Programs

Southwest Office of Native American Programs, Two Arizona Center, 
400 North 5th Street, Suite 1650, Phoenix, Arizona 85004-2361, (602) 
379-4156, TTY Number: (602) 379-4461, Office hours: 8:15am-4:45pm 
local time
    or
Albuquerque Office of Native American Programs, Albuquerque Plaza, 
201 3rd Street, NW, Suite 1830, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102-3368, 
(505) 766-1372, TTY Number: None available, Office hours: 7:45am-
4:30pm local time
    or
Northern California Office of Native American Programs, 450 Golden 
Gate Avenue, 8th Floor, Box 36003, San Francisco, CA 94102-3448, 
(415) 436-8121, TTY Number: (415) 556-8357

Northwest--Tribes and IHAs: Idaho, Oregon, and Washington

DHUD Area Office of Native American Programs

Northwest Office of Native American Programs, Seattle Federal Office 
Building, 909 First Avenue, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98104-1000, (206) 
220-5270, TTY Number: (206) 220-5185, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm 
local time

Alaska--Tribes and IHAs: Alaska

DHUD Area Office of Native American Programs

Alaska Office of Native American Programs, University Plaza 
Building, 949 East 36th Avenue, Suite 401, Anchorage, Alaska 99508-
4399, (907) 271-4633, TTY Number: (907) 271-4328

[FR Doc. 96-17639 Filed 7-9-96; 8:45 am]
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