[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 53 (Friday, March 17, 2000)]
[Notices]
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Regulatory Waiver Requests Granted; Notice

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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-4512-N-04]


Notice of Regulatory Waiver Requests Granted

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, HUD.

ACTION: Public Notice of the Granting of Regulatory Waivers from 
October 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999.

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SUMMARY: Section 106 of the Department of Housing and Urban Development 
Reform Act of 1989 (the ``HUD Reform Act''), requires HUD to publish 
quarterly Federal Register notices of all regulatory waivers it has 
approved. Each notice must cover the quarterly period since the most 
recent Federal Register notice. The purpose of this notice is to comply 
with the requirements of section 106 of the HUD Reform Act. This notice 
contains a list of regulatory waivers granted by HUD during the quarter 
beginning on October 1, 1999 and ending on December 31, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information about this 
notice, contact Camille E. Acevedo, Assistant General Counsel for 
Regulations, Room 10276, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC 20410; telephone (202) 708-3055 
(this is not a toll-free number). Hearing or speech-impaired persons 
may access this number via TTY by calling the toll-free Federal 
Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-8391.
    For information concerning a particular waiver action for which 
public notice is provided in this document, contact the person whose 
name and address is set out for the particular item, in the 
accompanying list of waiver-grant actions.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As part of the Housing and Urban Development 
Reform Act of 1989 (the ``HUD Reform Act''), the Congress adopted, at 
HUD's request, legislation to limit and control the granting of 
regulatory waivers by HUD. Section 106 of the HUD Reform Act added a 
new section 7(q) to the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act 
(2 U.S.C. 3535(q)), which provides that:
    1. Any waiver of a regulation must be in writing and must specify 
the grounds for approving the waiver;
    2. Authority to approve a waiver of a regulation may be delegated 
by the Secretary only to an individual of Assistant Secretary rank or 
equivalent rank, and the person to whom authority to waive is delegated 
must also have authority to issue the particular regulation to be 
waived;
    3. Not less than quarterly, the Secretary must notify the public of 
all waivers of regulations that HUD has approved, by publishing a 
notice in the Federal Register. These notices (each covering the period 
since the most recent previous notification) shall:
    a. Identify the project, activity, or undertaking involved;
    b. Describe the nature of the provision waived, and the designation 
of the provision;
    c. Indicate the name and title of the person who granted the waiver 
request;
    d. Describe briefly the grounds for approval of the request;
    e. State how additional information about a particular waiver grant 
action may be obtained.
    Section 106 of the HUD Reform Act also contains requirements 
applicable to waivers of HUD handbook provisions that are not relevant 
to the purpose of this notice.
    Today's document follows publication of HUD's Statement of Policy 
on Waiver of Regulations and Directives issued by HUD on April 22, 1991 
(56 FR 16337). This notice covers HUD's waiver-grant activity from 
October 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999. Additionally, this notice 
contains several reports of regulatory waivers granted during September 
of 1999, but that were not included in HUD's Federal Register notice of 
waiver grant activity from July 1, 1999 to September 30, 1999.
    For ease of reference, the waivers granted by HUD are listed by HUD 
program office (for example, the Office of Community Planning and 
Development, the Office of Housing, the Office of Public and Indian 
Housing, etc.). Within each program office grouping, the waivers are 
listed sequentially by the section of title 24 being waived. For 
example, a waiver-grant action involving the waiver of a provision in 
24 CFR part 58 would come before a waiver of a provision in 24 CFR part 
570.
    Where more than one regulatory provision is involved in the grant 
of a particular waiver request, the action is listed under the section 
number of the first regulatory requirement in title 24 that is being 
waived as part of the waiver-grant action. For example, a waiver of 
both Sec. 58.73 and Sec. 58.74 would appear sequentially in the listing 
under Sec. 58.73.
    Waiver-grant actions involving the same initial regulatory citation 
are in time sequence beginning with the earliest-dated waiver grant 
action.
    Should HUD receive additional reports of waiver actions taken 
during the period covered by this report before the next report is 
published, the next updated report will include these earlier actions, 
as well as those that occurred between January 1, 2000 through March 
30, 2000.
    Accordingly, information about approved waiver requests pertaining 
to HUD regulations is provided in the Appendix that follows this 
notice.

    Dated: March 13, 2000.
Andrew Cuomo,
Secretary.

Appendix

Listing of Waivers of Regulatory Requirements Granted by Officers of 
the Department of Housing and Urban Development October 1, 1999 through 
December 31, 1999

    Note to Reader: More information about the granting of these 
waivers, including a copy of the waiver request and approval, may be 
obtained by contacting the person whose name is listed as the 
contact person directly before each set of waivers granted.

I. Regulatory Waivers Granted by the Office of Community Planning and 
Development

    For Items 1 Through 3, Waivers Granted for 24 CFR Parts 50 and 
1000, Contact: Bruce Knott, National Office of Native American 
Programs, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 1999 
Broadway, Suite 3390, Denver, CO 80201; telephone (303) 675-1600 
(this is not a toll-free number). Hearing or speech-impaired persons 
may access this number via TTY by calling the toll-free Federal 
Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-8391.
    1. Regulation: 24 CFR 50.17 and 1000.20(a).
    Project/Activity: White Mountain Apache Tribe; Apache Dawn Phase 
One project.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD's regulation at 50.17 provides that 
the required environmental reviews must be completed before the 
decision points specified by the regulation. HUD's regulation at 
Sec. 1000.20(a) provides that a HUD environmental review must be 
completed for Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program activities 
not excluded from review under 24 CFR 50.19(b) before a recipient 
may commit HUD funds used in conjunction with IHBG program assisted 
activities.
    Granted by: Cardell Cooper, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development; Harold Lucas, Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: November 30, 1999.
    Reasons Waived: A request was made by the White Mountain Apache 
Tribe for HUD to perform the environmental review under 24 CFR part 
50 for the Apache Dawn Phase One Project. The tribally designated 
housing entity (TDHE) made several errors during the 24 CFR part 58 
environmental review and clearance process for the project (to be 
financed with Section 184/Ginnie Mae collateralized tax-exempt 
bonds), resulting in the TDHE obligating Section 184 Loan Guarantee 
proceeds and Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) funds prior to HUD

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approval of a Request for a Release of Funds and Certification. The 
Tribe and TDHE acted in good faith in trying to comply with HUD's 
environmental review and clearance process. No environmental 
degradation resulted from the regulatory noncompliance identified. 
The errors committed under 24 CFR part 58 would have delayed the 
bond closing resulting in the cancellation of the project.
    2. Regulation: 24 CFR 50.17 and 1000.20(a).
    Project/Activity: The Quileute Tribe and its housing authority 
were provided grant funds to develop 15 houses on the Indian 
reservation. Prior to the obligation of funds, the Tribe is required 
to complete an environmental assessment under 24 CFR part 58 or HUD 
is required to complete the environmental assessment under 24 CFR 
part 50. The Tribe elected to comply with the part 58 requirements. 
However, HUD discovered procedural errors during a post review of 
the environmental record.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD's regulation at Sec. 50.17 provides 
that the required environmental reviews must be completed before the 
decision points specified by the regulation. HUD's regulation at 
Sec. 1000.20(a) provides that a HUD environmental review must be 
completed for Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program activities 
not excluded from review under 24 CFR 50.19(b) before a recipient 
may commit HUD funds used in conjunction with IHBG program assisted 
activities.
    Granted by: Cardell Cooper, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development; Harold Lucas, Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: December 6, 1999.
    Reason Waived: Based on the information that was provided by the 
Tribe, the documentation that was received by HUD, and a 
determination by HUD that no environmental degradation resulted from 
the regulatory noncompliance, HUD believed that there was good cause 
to waive the requirements of Secs. 1000.20(a) and 50.17.
    3. Regulation: 24 CFR 50.17 and 1000.20(a).
    Project/Activity: The Coeur D'Alene Tribe and its housing 
authority were provided grant funds to develop 5 houses on the 
Indian reservation. Prior to the obligation of funds, the Tribe is 
required to complete an environmental assessment under 24 CFR part 
58 or HUD is required to complete the environmental assessment under 
24 CFR part 50. The Tribe elected to comply with the part 58 
requirements. However, HUD discovered procedural errors during a 
post review of the environmental record.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD's regulation at Sec. 50.17 provides 
that the required environmental reviews must be completed before the 
decision points specified by the regulation. HUD's regulation at 
Sec. 1000.20(a) provides that a HUD environmental review must be 
completed for Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program activities 
not excluded from review under 24 CFR 50.19(b) before a recipient 
may commit HUD funds used in conjunction with IHBG program assisted 
activities.
    Granted by: Cardell Cooper, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development; Mr. Harold Lucas, Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: December 6, 1999.
    Reason Waived: Based on the information that was submitted by 
the Tribe, the documentation that was received by HUD, and a 
determination by HUD that no environmental degradation resulted from 
the regulatory noncompliance, HUD believed that there was good cause 
to waive the requirements of Secs. 1000.20(a) and 50.17.
    For Items 4 Through 10, Waivers Granted for 24 CFR Parts 91, 92, 
570 and 576 Contact: Cornelia Robertson-Terry, Office of Community 
Planning and Development, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW, Room 7152, Washington, DC 
20410; telephone (202) 708-2565 (this is not a toll-free number). 
Hearing or speech-impaired persons may access this number via TTY by 
calling the toll-free Federal Information Relay Service at 1-800-
877-8391.
    4. Regulation: 24 CFR 91.520(a).
    Project/Activity: Harris County, Texas requested a waiver of the 
submission deadline for the County's 1998 program year CAPER.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD's regulation at 24 CFR 91.520(a) 
requires each grant recipient to submit a performance report to HUD 
within 90 days after the close of the grantee's program year.
    Granted by: Cardell Cooper, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: October 19, 1999.
    Reasons Waived: HUD determined that there was good cause for the 
waiver. The County requested an extension because staff is 
addressing concerns raised by HUD regarding the County's data 
collection methods during a recent monitoring visit. This additional 
time helped to ensure that the data reported in the CAPER was 
accurate and complete.
    5. Regulation: 24 CFR 91.520(a).
    Project/Activity: The County of Onondaga, New York requested a 
waiver of the submission deadline for the County's 1998 program year 
CDBG Performance Annual Evaluation Report (CAPER).
    Nature of Requirement: HUD's regulation at 24 CFR 91.520(a) 
requires each grant recipient to submit a performance report to HUD 
within 90 days after the close of the grantee's program year.
    Granted by: Cardell Cooper, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: November 24, 1999.
    Reasons Waived: HUD determined that there was good cause for the 
waiver. The County had experienced difficulties as a result of staff 
illness and the installation of new computer equipment.
    6. Regulation: 24 CFR 92.500(d)(1)(C).
    Project/Activity: The City of Santa Monica, California requested 
a waiver to extend the deadline for disbursement of HOME program 
disaster grant funds.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD's regulation at 24 CFR 
92.500(d)(1)(C) requires grantees to disburse HOME program funds 
within five years of the time HUD makes them available.
    Granted by: Cardell Cooper, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: October 25, 1999.
    Reasons Waived: The project experienced delay due to inclement 
weather and restrictions on site access. The loss of the funds 
committed to a project already under construction would constitute a 
hardship to the City of Santa Monica. HUD determined that there was 
good cause for a waiver and allowed the City until February 29, 2000 
to expend its remaining HOME disaster grant funds.
    7. Regulation: 24 CFR 570.200(h)(1)(i).
    Project/Activity: The City of Berwyn Illinois and the Village of 
Palatine, Illinois requested a waiver of the requirement governing 
reimbursement for CDBG pre-award costs.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD's Community Development Block Grant 
(CDBG) program regulations at 24 CFR 570.200 (h)(1)(i) provide that, 
before the effective date of the CDBG grant agreement, a recipient 
may incur costs for activities included in a Consolidated Plan 
Action Plan, or an amended Consolidated Plan and then reimburse 
itself after the grant is received.
    Granted by: Cardell Cooper, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: December 13, 1999.
    Reasons Waived: The two communities that requested this waiver 
are new entitlements and do not have Consolidated Plans in place. In 
order for these communities to incur costs to carry out these 
activities and reimburse themselves for such costs after their CDBG 
grants are awarded, a waiver of 24 CFR 570.200(h)(1)(i) was 
necessary. HUD may waive any requirement, not specifically required 
by law, upon determination of good cause, if undue hardship would 
result from applying the requirement. It is not HUD's intention to 
put the financial burden for program start-up costs on local 
resources by prohibiting reimbursement from CDBG program funds. This 
could negatively impact the implementation of the City's and 
Village's CDBG programs and their ability to effectively carry-out 
activities that will benefit low- and moderate-income residents.
    8. Regulation: 24 CFR 570.200(h)(1)(i).
    Project/Activity: The City of Auburn, Alabama requested a waiver 
of the requirement governing reimbursement for CDBG pre-award costs.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD's Community Development Block Grant 
(CDBG) program regulations at 24 CFR 570.200 (h)(1)(i) provide that, 
before the effective date of the CDBG grant agreement, a recipient 
may incur costs for activities included in a Consolidated Plan 
Action Plan, or an amended Consolidated Plan and then reimburse 
itself after the grant is received.
    Granted by: Cardell Cooper, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: December 13, 1999.
    Reasons Waived: The community that requested the waiver is a new 
entitlement, and does not have a Consolidated Plan in place. In 
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costs to carry out activities and reimburse itself for such costs 
after its grant is awarded, a waiver of 24 CFR 570.200(h)(1)(i) was 
necessary. HUD may waive any requirement, not specifically required 
by law, upon determination of good cause, if undue hardship would 
result from applying the requirement. It is not HUD's intention to 
put the financial burden for program start-up costs on local 
resources by prohibiting reimbursement from CDBG program funds. This 
could negatively impact the implementation of the City's CDBG 
program and its ability to effectively carry-out activities that 
will benefit low-and moderate-income residents.
    9. Regulation: 24 CFR 576.21.
    Project/Activity: The County of Onandaga, NY requested a waiver 
of the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) program regulations at 24 CFR 
576.21.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD's regulation at 24 CFR 576.21 state 
that recipients of ESG grant funds are subject to the limits on the 
use of assistance for essential services established in section 
414(a)(2)(B) of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act (42 
U.S.C. 11374(a)(2)(B)). Essential services are commonly defined as 
services that provide health, employment, drug abuse, and education 
to homeless persons.
    Granted by: Cardell Cooper, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: October 20, 1999.
    Reasons Waived: Under the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless 
Assistance Act, amended by the National Affordable Housing Act the 
30 percent cap on essential services may be waived if the grantee 
``demonstrates that the other eligible activities under the program 
are already being carried out in the locality with other 
resources.'' A letter from the County Administrator to HUD 
documented that other resources were being used to address homeless 
needs. Therefore, HUD allowed the County to expend 32.57 percent of 
its FY 1998 ESG funds for this expenditure category.
    10. Regulation: 24 CFR 576.35(b)(2)(ii).
    Project/Activity: The State of Tennessee requested a waiver of 
the 180-day month expenditure deadline.
    Nature of Requirement: The ESG program regulation at 24 CFR 
576.35(b)(2)(ii) requires State recipients using ESG funds for 
homeless prevention activities to expend those funds within 180 days 
of the date on which grant amounts were made available.
    Granted by: Cardell Cooper, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: November 2, 1999.
    Reasons Waived: The State requested approval to use ESG homeless 
prevention funds during the first 365 days of the ESG grant term. 
The waiver was requested to help ensure that the State would not 
experience a shortfall of resources during the wintertime, when a 
large number of requests for assistance with rent and utility 
arrearages are received. HUD recognized the State's need to be able 
to provide assistance beyond the 180 days allowed in the regulation.

II. Regulatory Waivers Granted by the Office of Housing

    For Item 11, Waiver Granted for 24 CFR Part 203, Contact:
    Vance T. Morris, Director, Office of Single Family Program 
Development, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 
Seventh Street, SW, Room 9266, Washington, DC 20410; telephone (202) 
708-2700 (this is not a toll-free number). Hearing or speech-
impaired persons may access this number via TTY by calling the toll-
free Federal Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-8391.
    11. Regulation: 24 CFR 203.49(c).
    Project/Activity: Corinthian Mortgage Corporation requested a 
waiver of the requirements of 24 CFR 203.49(c) to extend the initial 
adjustment dates for adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) loans beyond the 
12 to 18 month window currently provided for in the regulation.
    Nature of Requirement: The regulation requires that interest 
rate adjustments for ARMs must occur on an annual basis, except that 
the first adjustment may occur no sooner than 12 months nor later 
than 18 months from the date of the mortgagor's first debt service 
payment.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: October 12, 1999.
    Reason Waived: Approving the waiver enabled the lender to 
securitize the loan and rendered no harm to the borrowers or the 
Department.
    For Item 12: Waiver Granted for 24 CFR Part 241, Contact: Gloria 
Burton, Western and Atlantic Servicing Branch, Office of Portfolio 
Management, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 
7th Street SW, Room 6176, Washington, DC 20410; telephone (202) 708-
3944 (this is not a toll-free number). Hearing or speech-impaired 
persons may access this number via TTY by calling the Federal 
Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-8391.
    12. Regulation: 24 CFR 241.1069(a).
    Project/Activity: Kansas City, Missouri (Hawthorne Complex--
Project Numbers 084-55005, 084-55014, 084-55040, 084-41006, 084-
55052). The Kansas City Multifamily Hub has requested a waiver of 
escrow requirements for the subject projects.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD's regulations at 24 CFR part 241 
require that 10% of each second mortgage loan be deposited with the 
second mortgage lender in Housing Quality Standards (HQS) escrows to 
be held for a period of 5 years from the date the loan was made as 
assurance of compliance by the project owner with applicable local 
housing codes and HUD's HQS.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Reason Waived: The Assistant Secretary granted the waiver to 
allow release of $540,291 from the HQS Escrow to purchase of the 
Hawthorne Complex, as well as 36 management needs of the property. 
This will allow release of a portion requisite 5-year period and 
preserve the long term affordability of the Hawthorne Complex.
    For Items 13 Through 85, Waivers Granted for 24 CFR Part 891, 
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Business Products, 
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh 
Street, SW, Room 6134, Washington, DC 20410; telephone (202) 708-
3000 (this is not a toll-free number). Hearing or speech-impaired 
persons may access this number via TTY by calling the toll-free 
Federal Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-8391.
    13. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Everett Non-Profit Housing, Everett, MA, 
Project Number: 023-EE068/MA06-S961-004.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.100(d) allows HUD to amend the amount of an 
approved capital advance only after an initial closing has occurred.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 30, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The project is modest in design, and comparable 
in cost to similar projects. Further, the sponsor has not been able 
to secure all funds needed to cover the increased costs from outside 
sources.
    14. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Jackson Supportive Housing Development, 
Jackson, Mississippi, Project Number: 065-HDO19/MS26-Q971-002.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.100(d) allows HUD to amend the amount of an 
approved capital advance only after an initial closing has occurred.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 30, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The project is modest in design, comparable in 
costs to other similar projects, and the Sponsors were not able to 
raise any additional funds nor do they have the capacity to provide 
the funds.
    15. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Mt. Zion Baptist Church, St. Louis, Missouri, 
Project Number: 085-EE038/MO36-S971-005.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.100(d) allows HUD to amend the amount of an 
approved capital advance only after an initial closing has occurred. 
HUD's regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the 
fund reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date 
of issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 30, 1999.

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    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner has taken all reasonable 
measures to reduce project cost by competitively bidding the project 
and has no other funds available to cover the shortfall in project 
development costs. The project was delayed due to a HUD error which 
required the construction contract to be competitively bid.
    16. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Reisterstown Village Senior Housing, 
Reisterstown, Maryland, Project Number: 052-EE025/MD06-S981-002.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.100(d) allows HUD to amend the amount of an 
approved capital advance only after an initial closing has occurred.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: October 13, 1999.
    Reason Waived: Additional funds were needed to cover increased 
costs caused by the local government requiring a sprinkler system.
    17. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 891.165.
    Project/Activity: East 21st Midwood Residence, Brooklyn, New 
York, Project Number: 012-HD052-WDD/NY36-Q961-005.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.100(d) allows HUD to amend the amount of an 
approved capital advance only after an initial closing has occurred. 
HUD's regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the 
fund reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date 
of issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: October 13, 1999.
    Reason Waived: Additional funds were needed because the sponsor 
had exhausted all reasonable measures to reduce project shortfalls 
and had no other funds to cover the shortfall. The sponsor required 
additional time because an alternate site had to be selected by the 
sponsor after it lost site control of its original site.
    18. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: QLS Meadows, Atlanta, Georgia, Project Number: 
061-EE053/GA06S961007.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.100(d) allows HUD to amend the amount of an 
approved capital advance only after an initial closing has occurred.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: October 26, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The Sponsor/Owner had to acquire another site, 
which resulted in additional land and construction costs.
    19. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Tongore Pines, Oliverbridge, New York, Project 
Number: 012-EE193/NY36-S961-011.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.100(d) allows HUD to amend the amount of an 
approved capital advance only after an initial closing has occurred. 
HUD's regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the 
fund reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date 
of issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 16, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The project is modest in design, comparable in 
costs to other similar projects, and the owner could not raise any 
additional funds for this project. Additional time was needed for 
the owner to obtain the additional time needed for the project.
    20. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Presbyterian Village of Michigan (Brush Park), 
Detroit, Michigan, Project Number: 044-EE053/MI28-S971-008.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.100(d) allows HUD to amend the amount of an 
approved capital advance only after an initial closing has occurred.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner
    Date Granted: December 14, 1999.
    Reason Waived: Construction costs have escalated and created 
shortages of materials and skilled labor in Southeast Michigan due 
to a construction boom. The owners have exhausted all attempts to 
raise the additional capital to eliminate the shortfall.
    21. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Monsignor Henry J. Reel Village II, Suffolk, 
New York, Project Number: 012-EE220/NY36-S971-007.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.100(d) allows HUD to amend the amount of an 
approved capital advance only after an initial closing has occurred.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 16, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The capital advance issued at the fund 
reservation stage did not reflect development costs within the New 
York metropolitan area. The Sponsor was unable to funds the 
necessary increase.
    22. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Ralston Mercy Douglass House, Philadelphia, 
Pa., Project Number: 034-EE061/PA26-S961-005.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 22, 1999.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to review closing 
documents.
    23. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: ARC Housing, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Project 
Number: 075-HDO49-WDD/WI39-Q961004.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 22, 1999.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to resolve 
architectural problems.
    24. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: VOA Riverside 10, Fort Worth, Texas, Project 
Number: 113-HDO15-WPD/TX21-Q971-001.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 22, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The project was delayed because the owner had to 
find a new site due to neighborhood opposition.
    25. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Royale Gardens Residences, Chicago, Illinois, 
Project Number: 071-EE125/IL06-S961-016.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.

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    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 23, 1999.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the Sponsor to 
secure secondary financing from the City of Chicago's Department of 
Housing to cover additional construction costs.
    26. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Citrus Gardens, Orlando, Orange County, 
Florida, Project Number: 067-EE082/FL29-S971-008; Goodwill 
Industries, St. Petersburg, Florida, Project Number: 067-HDO54/FL29-
Q971-008; Bethel Towers, Tallahassee, Florida, Project Number: 067-
EE016/FL29-S971-002; Cape Coral Home, Cape Coral, Florida, Project 
Number: 066-HDO38/FL29-Q971-005; Matthew's Corner, Tampa, Project 
Number: 067-HDO53/FL29-Q071-007.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 28, 1999.
    Reason Waived: Citrus Gardens: Closing of the project has been 
delayed due to deficiencies in the firm commitment application and 
the owner's efforts to resolve issues with the City of Orlando. 
Goodwill Industries: The project was delayed because the owner was 
forced to seek an alternate site. Bethel Towers: Additional time was 
needed for the owner to resolve deficiencies in the Firm Commitment 
application and to identify alternate funding sources to meet a cash 
shortage. Cape Coral Home: Delays in closing the project are due to 
the General Contractor revising his cost. Matthew's Corner: Closing 
of this project has been delayed due to deficiencies in the Firm 
Commitment application and in the State's review and approval of the 
Owner Corporation.
    27. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Woodgrove Apartments, Maryville, Tennessee, 
Project Number: 087-HDO33/TN37-Q961-004.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 30, 1999.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for HUD to process the 
firm application and the Owner's Attorney to prepare the initial 
closing documents.
    28. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Riverview St. Mary's, Knoxville, Tennessee, 
Project Number: 087-EE030-NP-WAH/TN37-S971-001.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: October 12, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The Owner experienced a delay in obtaining their 
501(c) tax exempt status from the IRS.
    29. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Summerdale Court, Clairton, Allegheny County, 
Pennsylvania, Project Number: 033-HDO39/PA28-Q971001.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: October 13, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The project experienced delays when the original 
site met neighborhood opposition and the sponsor chose to find a new 
site rather than contest the arguments of the neighbors.
    30. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Friendship Manor, Kingsport, Tennessee, 
Project Number: 087-EE031.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: October 18, 1999.
    Reason Waived: HUD needed additional time to review the draft 
closing documents.
    31. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Council for the Spanish Speaking, Inc., 
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Project Number: 075-EE063-WAH/WI39-S971-007
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: October 26, 1999.
    Reason Waived: Project has been delayed due to a significant 
amount of neighborhood opposition.
    32. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Lakeland Manor, Santa Fe Springs, California, 
Project Number: 122-HD089-WPD-NP/CA16-Q961-005.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 3, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The project's delay was caused by a change of 
site from one city to another, problems with the coordination of 
civil, structural and mechanical engineering, and the addition of 
previously unknown electrical substation requirements.
    33. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Abraham Lincoln Centre, Chicago, Illinois, 
Project Number: 071-HDO95/IL06-Q061-010.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 3, 1999.
    Reason Waived: Approval of the sites has taken more time than 
expected. The City has required the Sponsor to obtain the approval 
of each alderman and the aldermen have required the approval of each 
of the communities involved.
    34. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Nome Community Center, Nome, Alaska, Project 
Number: 176-EE012/AK06-S971-002.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.

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    Date Granted: November 3, 1999.
    Reason Waived: Development of this project has been delayed by 
factors beyond the control of HUD and the owners.
    35. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Victoria Jennings Residences, Chicago, 
Illinois, Project Number: 071-HDO88/IL06-Q961-003.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 3, 1999.
    Reason Waived: Additional time is needed for the firm commitment 
to be reprocessed and for the project to be initially closed.
    36. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: ASI Dakota County, Burnsville, Minnesota, 
Project Number: 092-HDO44/MN46-Q971-001.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 3, 1999.
    Reason Waived: This project experienced delays when the site had 
to be subdivided due to improvements on the adjacent property.
    37. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Mercy Gardens, San Diego, California, Project 
Number: 129-HDO11-WPD-NP/CA33-Q961-001.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 3, 1999.
    Reason Waived: Delays that this project has experienced in 
achieving a construction start have been for reasons that were 
beyond the Sponsor's control.
    38. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Mariposa Manor, Los Angeles, California, 
Project Number: 122-EE118/CA16-S971-003.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 3, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The project has been delayed due to the 
complications rising from the Section 106 historic Preservation 
Review process.
    39. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Webster Supportive Housing, Webster, Texas, 
Project Number: 114-HDO12/TX24-Q961-001.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 3, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The Sponsor was denied a special use permit from 
the city of Webster on their original site which necessitated a 
search for an alternate.
    40. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Woodgrove Apartments, Maryville, Tennessee, 
Project Number: 087-HDO33.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 3, 1999.
    Reason Waived: HUD required additional time to review the 
closing documents.
    41. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Ralston Mercy-Douglass House, Philadelphia, 
PA, Project Number: 034-EE061/PA26-S961-005.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 9, 1999.
    Reason Waived: HUD required additional time to review the 
initial closing documents.
    42. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Jackson Supportive Housing Development, 
Jackson, Mississippi, Project Number: 065-HDO19.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 9, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The firm commitment application was delayed 
because construction bids obtained by the co-sponsor/owner exceeded 
the fund reservation and the owner needed to seek ways to lower 
costs and find other funds.
    43. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: ARC Housing, Inc., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 
Project Number: 075-HDO49/WI39-Q961-004.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 16, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The project was delayed due to architectural 
problems.
    44. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project Activity: Ray Rawson Villa, Las Vegas, Nevada, Project 
Number: 125-HDO64-NP-WPD/NV25-Q971-001.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 16, 1999.
    Reason Waived: Delays occurred as the owner tried to obtain 
acceptable contractor bids and to secure additional secondary 
financing to cover cost overruns.
    45. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Sumac Trail Apartments, Inc., Rhinelander, 
Wisconsin, Project Number: 075-HDO50-CMI/WI39-Q971-001.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that

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the duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18 
months from the date of issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 
months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 16, 1999.
    Reason Waived: Delays occurred while the owner tried to reduce 
the project costs.
    46. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project Activity: Good Samaritan Housing, Fennimore, Wisconsin, 
Project Number: 075-EE058/WI39-S971-002.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 16, 1999.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was required for the owner to 
seek ways to reduce an up-front cash requirement.
    47. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: ARC Housing in Milwaukee, Inc., Wauwatosa, 
Wisconsin, Project Number: 075-HDO53-WDD/WI39-Q971-004.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 16, 1999.
    Reason Waived: Owner had to locate a new site for the project.
    48. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: 1116 Brookview (aka St. Paul's) Toledo, Ohio, 
Project Number: 042-EE087-WAH/OH12-S971-002.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 16, 1999.
    Reason Waived: There was a need for more time to gain approval 
of a community unit plan and for HUD to review the closing 
documents.
    49. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Wesley Acres II, Decatur, Alabama, Project 
Number: 062-EE037/AL09-S971-003.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 16, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The previous contractor had to be terminated by 
the Owner. The new general contractor required time to revise the 
plans and specifications in order to reduce construction costs.
    50. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Estates II, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Project 
Number: 065-EE022-CA/MS26-S971-003.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 16, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The project experienced unusual delays due to the 
local government's review process.
    51. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Chenango Street Apartments, Buffalo, New York, 
Project Number: 014-EE163/NY06-S971-019.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 16, 1999.
    Reason Waived: Development of the project was delayed due to 
environmental concerns with the site.
    52. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Bancroft Senior Housing, Oakland, California, 
Project Number: 121-EE106-NP-WAH/CA39-S971-005.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 16, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The project was unable to proceed to initial 
closing due to a HUD delay.
    53. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: John King Senior Community, San Francisco, 
California, Project Number: 121 EE099-NP-WAH/CA39-S961-012.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 16, 1999.
    Reason Waived: Delays resulted from increases in construction 
costs which required the owner to seek a substantial amount of 
additional secondary financing from the City and County, the 
complexity of the design, and a relocation problem that was only 
resolved recently by court action.
    54. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Clinton House, Detroit, Michigan, Project 
Number: 044-HDO20/MI28-Q961-002.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 24, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The project encountered delays as it sought 
additional amendment funds because of a required project redesign 
and local government requirements.
    55. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Timber Ridge Group Home Northridge, 
California, Project Number: 122-HD103/CA16-Q971-009; Ranch House 
Group Home, Sylmar, California, Project Number: 122-HD104/CA16-Q971-
010.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.

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    Date Granted: November 24, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The delays that this project experienced in 
achieving a construction start have been for reasons beyond the 
owner's control. Further delay was encountered because all proposed 
designs far exceeded the available budget and consequently the scope 
of the project was reevaluated.
    56. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Oroysom Senior Housing, Fremont, California, 
Project Number: 121-EE103-NP-WAH/CA39-S971-002.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 1, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The HUD field office was not able to proceed to 
initial closing due to HUD delay.
    57. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Bishop Curtis Homes, East Bridgeport, 
Connecticut, Project Number: 017-EE033/CT26-S971-001.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 6, 1999.
    Reason Waived: Delays have occurred as the owner aggressively 
sought ways to reduce project costs and to obtain additional funding 
from the City of Bridgeport.
    58. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Volunteers of America, Inc., Bath/Thomaston, 
Maine, Project Number: 024-EE038/MA36-S971-003.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 6, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor had to locate a new site due to the 
City not approving zoning on the original site. Additional time was 
required for HUD to review the new site.
    59. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Baden Supportive Housing, Baden, Pennsylvania, 
Project Number: 033-EE091/PA28-S971-007.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 6, 1999.
    Reason Waived: A few days before closing, the General Contractor 
notified the owner that he could no longer build the project and the 
project owner had to select a new contractor.
    60. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Lake Street Apartments, St. Albans, Vermont, 
Project Number: 024-HDO25/VT36-Q971-001.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 6, 1999.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the City to 
complete rehabilitation of the building that will house the project.
    61. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Hamilton Manor, Hamilton, Alabama, Project 
Number: 062-HDO37/AL09-Q971-003.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 6, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The delay in initial closing is directly 
attributable to HUD which may necessitate reprocessing of the firm 
commitment application.
    62. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Berry Manor, Berry Alabama, Project Number: 
062-HDO36/AL09-Q971-002.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 6, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The delay in initial closing is directly 
attributable to HUD which may necessitate reprocessing of the firm 
commitment application.
    63. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Glen Burnie Senior Housing, Baltimore, 
Maryland, Project Number: 052-EE022/MD06-S971-002.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 6, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The extension of time was necessary for the 
project to achieve an initial closing.
    64. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Monsignor Henry J. Reel Village II, Suffolk, 
New York, Project Number: 012-EE220/NY36-S971-007.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 16, 1999.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to process the Firm 
Commitment Application, which was delayed due to submission of three 
unacceptable appraisals.
    65. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Stoney Pine Apartments, Sunnyvale, California, 
Project Number: 121-HD063/CA39-Q971-008.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 22, 1999.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was required to complete the firm 
commitment process.
    66. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.

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    Project/Activity: Crockett Senior Housing, Crockett, California, 
Project Number: 121-EE104/CA39-S971-003.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 22, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The project was unable to proceed to closing due 
to a moratorium placed on closings during the month of October.
    67. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Lenore Street Senior Housing, Willits, 
California, Project Number: 121-EE017/CA39-S971-006.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 22, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The project was unable to proceed to closing due 
to a moratorium placed on closings during the month of October.
    68. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: St. Anthony Homes, Hunt Valley, Maryland, 
Project Number: 052-HD035/MD06-Q971-003.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 22, 1999.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to reach initial 
closing.
    69. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Jefferson Cottage, Inc., Martinsburg, West 
Virginia, Project Number: 045-HD021/WV15-Q961-003.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 22, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The Sponsor/Owner had to resolve issues with the 
Jefferson County Planning Commission and also encountered 
significant delay in regard to subdivision approval.
    70. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Charles Street Village, Cotati, California, 
Project Number: 121-EE105/CA39-S971-004.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 22, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The project was unable to proceed to initial 
closing due to the moratorium placed on closings during the month of 
October.
    71. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Highview Unity Apartments, Inc., Charleston, 
West Virginia, Project Number: 045-EE010/WV15-S971-001.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 22, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The firm commitment application was delayed due 
to cost concerns and a request for additional funding to cover the 
financial shortfall.
    72. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Jackson Place, Red Bluff, California Project 
Number: 136-HD009/CA30-Q961-002.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 22, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor encountered cost problems and had to 
seek gap funds through Community Development Block Grant funds 
available through the State of California.
    73. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: ASI Dakota County, Burnsville, Minnesota, 
Project Number: 092-HD044/MN46-Q971-001.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 22, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The preparation of the closing documents was 
delayed due to improvements on the adjacent property which 
encroached on the subject site and necessitated a subdivision of the 
site.
    74. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Nashville Supportive Housing, Nashville, 
Tennessee, Project Number: 086-HD016/TN-43-Q971-001.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 22, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor was required to find an alternative 
site and had problems scheduling the rezoning hearing before the 
Planning Commission.
    75. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: LaCasa Village II, Wauesha, WI Project Number: 
075-EE065/WI39-S971-009.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 22, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The firm commitment processing was delayed due to 
the fact that the Sponsor had to negotiate with a new contractor.
    76. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Arc HUD III, Project Number: 032-HD017/DE26-
Q961-003; St. Peter's Place, Project Number: 034-EE070/PA26-S971-
002; Freedom House, Project Number: 034-HD049/PA26-Q971-001; 
Randolphy/Mercy-Douglass Home for the Blind, Project Number: 034-
HD052/PA26-Q9771-004.

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    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 22, 1999.
    Reason Waived: HUD required additional time to review ARC HUD 
III's closing documents and to complete the firm commitment 
processing for the other three projects.
    77. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Venice Senior Housing, Venice, California, 
Project Number: 122-EE127/CA16-S971-012.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 22, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The project experienced delays due to 
neighborhood and community groups filing legal appeals and a pending 
request for additional funding from LAHD.
    78. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: West Hamlin Unity Place, West Hamlin, West 
Virginia, Project Number: 045-HD026/WV15-Q971-002.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 22, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The firm commitment application was delayed due 
to cost concerns and a request for additional funding to cover a 
financial shortfall.
    79. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Barbara Chappelle Manor, Grenada, Mississippi, 
Project Number: 065-EE018/MS26-S961-002.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 22, 1999.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to allow the Sponsor 
to resolve deficiencies in the initial closing package.
    80. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Connections (West Commons), Wilmington, 
Delaware, Project Number: 032-HD018/DE26-Q961-004.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 22, 1999.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to process the firm 
commitment application and to finalize gap financing since a new 
site had to be found for the project.
    81. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: New Canaan Group Home, New Canaan, 
Connecticut, Project Number: 017-HD021/CT26-Q971-002.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 22, 1999.
    Reason Waived: Additional time needed to close the project.
    82. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Southbury Senior Housing, Project Number: 017-
EE040/CT26-S971-008.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 22, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The Sponsor required additional time to resolve 
funding issues regarding unique rural site costs.
    83. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Interfaith Housing, Westport, CT, Project 
Number: 017-HD015/CT26-Q961-001.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 22, 1999.
    Reason Waived: Delays occurred due to the Sponsor experiencing 
extreme difficulty in securing adequate properties for 
rehabilitation. Further, the Sponsor required additional time to 
conduct fund raising activities to resolve a financial shortfall.
    84. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Knights of Peter Claver Apartments, Tunica, 
Mississippi, Project Number: 065-EE020/MS26-S971-001.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 22, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The Owner had to find another general contractor 
and resolve cost problems when the construction bid prices exceeded 
the fund reservation amount.
    85. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Warren Hempel Apartments, Alton, Illinois, 
Project Number: 072-HD102/IL06-Q971-002.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD provides capital advances under 
section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 
811 of the national Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013). HUD's 
regulation at 24 CFR 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance, with limited exceptions up to 24 months.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 22, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The Sponsor required additional time to resolve 
building permit issues with the City.
    For Items 86 Through 92, Waivers Granted for 24 CFR Part 891, 
Contact: Jerold Nachison, Eastern and Atlantic Servicing Branch, 
Office of Portfolio Management, Office of Housing, U.S. Department 
of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW, Room 6168, 
Washington, DC 20410; telephone (202) 708-3730 (this is not a toll-
free number). Hearing or speech-impaired persons may access this 
number via TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Information Relay 
Service at 1-800-877-8391.
    86. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.305 and 891.410(c).

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    Project/Activity: Omaha, Nebraska (Richland Apartments--Project 
Number 103-HD105). The Kansas City Multifamily Hub has requested a 
waiver to allow an ineligible family admitted erroneously to this 
Section 811 project to remain temporarily to avoid a potential 
hardship if the family were immediately displaced.
    Nature of Requirement: The HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 891 
define a disabled household as ``one or more persons at least one of 
whom is an adult (18 years or older) who has a disability.'' The 
regulations also require that an owner is to determine eligibility 
in selecting tenants.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: October 12, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The Assistant Secretary granted this waiver based 
on the special circumstances of this case in which management did 
not focus on the eligibility limitations of the section 811 program. 
This waiver allowed the family to stay for the remaining term of 
their lease or one year, whichever was less. Further, the project 
was required to bear the costs of the family's relocation. The 
waiver applied solely to the subject household.
    87. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.305 and 891.410(c).
    Project/Activity: Greensboro, North Carolina (Morehead-Simkin 
Independent Living Center--Project Number 053-EE067). The Greensboro 
Multifamily Hub requested an age and disability waiver for the 
subject project to allow five households who were erroneously 
admitted to temporarily remain in the project.
    Nature of Requirement: The HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 891 
require occupancy to be limited to Very Low Income (VLI) elderly 
persons (i.e., households composed of one or more persons at least 
one of whom is 62 years of age at time of initial occupancy). The 
regulations also require that an owner is to determine eligibility 
in selecting tenants.
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: October 12, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The Assistant Secretary granted a one year waiver 
of the regulation to allow project management to assist five 
households (in which no resident is near the age of 60), to relocate 
to another apartment and pay for moving expenses, etc. One 
ineligible resident is over the age of 60 and will be 61 at the end 
of the one year waiver period. In this case the waiver will be 
extended to her 62nd birthday, so that she may remain in the 
project. These measures are being taken to restore the project to a 
202/PRAC for the elderly over time.
    88. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.575 and 891.610(c).
    Project/Activity: Salt Lake City, Utah (Calvary Tower--Project 
Number 105-EH048). The Denver Multifamily Hub has requested an age 
waiver for the project to assist with renting units.
    Nature of Requirement: The HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 891 
require that occupancy be limited to Very Low Income (VLI) elderly 
persons (i.e., households composed of one or more persons at least 
one of whom is 62 years of age at time of initial occupancy).
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: October 12, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The Assistant Secretary for Housing granted the 
waiver to raise the income ceiling for the project, which would 
assist in renting vacant units in the project.
    89. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.575 and 891.610(c).
    Project/Activity: McKee, Kentucky (McKee Manor Apartments--
Project Number 083-EH043). The Atlanta Multifamily Hub has requested 
an age waiver for the project because of occupancy difficulties.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 891 
require that occupancy be limited to Very Low Income (VLI) elderly 
persons (i.e., households composed of one or more persons at least 
one of whom is 62 years of age at time of initial occupancy).
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 3, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The Assistant Secretary for Housing granted an 
age waiver for this project in order to allow flexibility in 
attempting to rent up the vacant units which exists because of a 
``soft'' housing market in the area.
    90. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.575 and 891.610(c).
    Project/Activity: Burkesville, Kentucky (Burkesville Manor--
Project Number 083-EH153). The Atlanta Multifamily Hub has requested 
an age waiver for the project to assist in renting up vacant project 
units.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 891 
require that occupancy be limited to Very Low Income (VLI) elderly 
persons (i.e., households composed of one or more persons at least 
one of whom is 62 years of age at time of initial occupancy).
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 16, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The Assistant Secretary granted the waiver for 
this project due to the local ``soft'' market in the area to assist 
in project occupancy and allow project management more flexibility 
in renting vacant units.
    91. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.575 and 891.610(c).
    Project/Activity: Racine, Wisconsin (Marian Housing Center--
Project Number: 075-EH247). The Milwaukee Multifamily Program Center 
requested an age waiver for the subject project due to occupancy 
difficulties.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 891 
require that occupancy be limited to Very Low Income (VLI) elderly 
persons (i.e., households composed of one or more persons at least 
one of whom is 62 years of age at time of initial occupancy).
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 22, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The Assistant Secretary for Housing granted this 
waiver based on the area's ``soft'' housing market resulting in 
difficulty in renting remaining units. The waiver would allow 
project management additional flexibility in attempting to rent up 
vacant units.
    92. Regulation: 24 CFR 891.575 and 891.610(c).
    Project/Activity: North Lewisburg, Ohio (Cherry Arbors--Project 
Number 043-EE012). The Columbus Multifamily Hub has requested an 
income waiver to assist with severe vacancy problems for this 202/
PRAC project.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 891 
require that occupancy be limited to Very Low Income (VLI) elderly 
persons (i.e., households composed of one or more persons at least 
one of whom is 62 years of age at time of initial occupancy).
    Granted by: William C. Apgar, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 22, 1999.
    Reason Waived: The Assistant Secretary granted this waiver in 
order to allow low income elderly in addition to very low income 
since the project has been suffering severe vacancy problems which 
could lead to future foreclosure. This would assist the project in 
fully renting up its vacant units.

III. Regulatory Waivers Granted by the Office of Public and Indian 
Housing

    For Items 93 and 94, Waivers Granted for 24 CFR Part 982, 
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Office of Public and Indian Housing, U.S. 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW, 
Room 4210, Washington, DC 20410; telephone (202) 708-0477 (this is 
not a toll-free number). Hearing or speech-impaired persons may 
access this number via TTY by calling the toll-free Federal 
Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-8391.
    93. Regulation: 24 CFR 982.303(a) and 982.503(c)(4)(ii).
    Project/Activity: San Francisco Housing Authority, California; 
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD's regulation at 24 CFR 982.303(a) 
provides for an initial voucher term of 60 days. HUD's regulation at 
24 CFR 982.503(c)(4)(ii) provides that HUD will only approve an 
exception payment standard above 120 percent of the fair market rent 
(FMR) after six months from the date of HUD approval of an exception 
payment standard implementing 120 percent payment standards.
    Granted by: Harold Lucas, Assistant Secretary for Pubic and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: December 27, 1999.
    Reason Waived: Approval of the waiver was necessary to allow an 
initial term of six months and thereby provide a longer initial 
search time for families to find housing under the program in the 
extremely tight San Francisco rental market. The waiver also 
immediately increased the payment standards above 120 percent to 
ensure that families were not required to pay more than 40 percent 
of their income for rent.
    94. Regulation: 24 CFR 982.312.

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    Project/Activity: Cumberland County Housing Authority, 
Pennsylvania; Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
    Nature of Requirement: The regulation provides that a family may 
not be absent from the unit for a period of more than 180 
consecutive calendar days.
    Granted by: Harold Lucas, Assistant Secretary for Pubic and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: December 17, 1999.
    Reason Waived: Approval of the waiver prevented further stress 
and hardship on a program participant that was hospitalized for an 
extended period of time due to complications resulting from heart 
transplant surgery.
    For Item 95, Waiver Granted for 24 CFR Part 990, Contact: 
Stephen Sprague, Funding and Financial Management Division, Office 
of Public and Indian Housing, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW, Room 4216, Washington, DC 
20410; telephone (202) 708-1872 (this is not a toll-free number). 
Hearing or speech-impaired persons may access this number via TTY by 
calling the toll-free Federal Information Relay Service at 1-800-
877-8391.
    95. Regulation: 24 CFR 990.107(f) and 990.109.
    Project/Activity: Housing Authority of San Joaquin, CA.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD's regulations at 24 CFR part 990 
establish the policies and procedures governing the Performance 
Funding System (PFS). The PFS regulations at Secs. 990.107(f) and 
990.109 provide that the energy conservation incentive that relates 
to energy performance contracting applies to only PHA-paid 
utilities. The Housing Authority of San Joaquin has both PHA-paid 
and tenant-paid utilities.
    Granted by: Harold Lucas, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: October 12, 1999.
    Reason Waived: A request was made to permit the Authority to 
benefit from energy performance contracting for developments which 
have tenant-paid utilities. The PHA estimates that it could increase 
savings substantially if it were able to undertake energy 
performance contracting for both PHA-paid and tenant-paid utilities. 
In September 1996, the Oakland Housing Authority was granted a 
waiver to permit the Authority to benefit from energy performance 
contracting for developments with tenant-paid utilities. The waiver 
was granted on the basis that the Authority presented a sound and 
reasonable methodology for doing so. The Housing Authority of San 
Joaquin requested a waiver based on the same approved methodology. 
The waiver permits the PHA to exclude from its PFS calculation of 
rental income, increased rental income due to the difference between 
updated baseline utility (before implementation of the energy 
conservation measures) and revised allowances (after implementation 
of the measures) for the project(s) involved for the duration of the 
contract period, which cannot exceed 12 years.

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