[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 19 (Wednesday, January 29, 2003)]
[Notices]
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Notice of Regulatory Waiver Requests Granted for the Third Quarter of 
Calendar Year 2002; Notice

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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-4767-N-03]


Notice of Regulatory Waiver Requests Granted for the Third 
Quarter of Calendar Year 2002

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, HUD.

ACTION: Public notice of the granting of regulatory waivers from July 
1, 2002, through September 30, 2002.

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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 that HUD 
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 July 1, 2002, and ending on September 30, 2002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information about this 
notice, contact Aaron Santa Anna, Assistant General Counsel for 
Regulations, Room 10276, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-0500; 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 follow the description of the waiver granted in the 
accompanying list of waiver-grant actions.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As part of 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 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; and
    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.
    This notice follows procedures provided in HUD's Statement of 
Policy on Waiver of Regulations and Directives issued on April 22, 1991 
(56 FR 16337). This notice covers HUD's waiver-grant activity from July 
1, 2002, through September 30, 2002. 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 that appears in title 24 of 
the Code of Federal Regulations and 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 during October 1, 2002, through December 
31, 2002.
    Accordingly, information about approved waiver requests pertaining 
to HUD regulations is provided in the Appendix that follows this 
notice.

    Dated: January 16, 2003.
Alphonso Jackson,
Deputy Secretary.

Appendix

Listing of Waivers of Regulatory Requirements Granted by Offices of the 
Department of Housing and Urban Development July 1, 2002, through 
September 30, 2002
    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 after each set of waivers granted.
    The regulatory waivers granted appear in the following order:
    I. Regulatory waivers granted by the Office of Community Planning 
and Development.
    II. Regulatory waivers granted by the Office of Housing.
    III. Regulatory waivers granted by the Office of Public and Indian 
Housing.

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

    For further information about the following waiver actions, please 
see the name of the contact person who immediately follows the 
description of the waiver granted.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 91.225(b)(4)(ii).
    Project/Activity: The city of Abilene, Texas, requested a waiver of 
the regulations to change its selected period of certification to 
comply with the requirement that a least 70 percent of its Community 
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds expended during that period are 
for activities that benefit low- and moderate-income persons.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 91.225(b)(4)(ii) provides that each 
CDBG grantee must certify that it will achieve the primary objective of 
benefiting low- and moderate-income persons over a period of one, two, 
or three consecutive program years selected by the grantee.
    Granted by: Roy A. Bernardi, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: September 27, 2002.
    Reasons Waived: The city of Abilene requested the waiver in order 
to undertake a major downtown revitalization program in 2002, the 
renovation of the Wooten Hotel. The developer was unable to attract 
investors and secure loans for redevelopment of the Wooten as a hotel

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that would have met the low- and moderate-income national objective 
through job creation; however, the project will be able to meet a 
national objective on the basis of elimination of slum or blight. 
Because the amount of Section 108 funding needed for this project is 
almost equivalent to the city's annual entitlement amount, the city is 
unable to undertake this needed project and meet the overall benefit 
test in the currently identified certification period (2000-2002). By 
shortening the existing certification period to two years, the city 
will be able to meet the primary benefit test for two years and then 
have three years to comply with this test for 2002-2005. The Department 
has determined that this waiver is appropriate because the city has 
consistently exceeded the overall benefit requirement and failure to 
grant the waiver would prohibit the city from undertaking this 
worthwhile development project. Further, the city will be able to meet 
the overall benefit test in both the shortened period and the longer 
period.
    Contact: Cornelia Robertson-Terry, Office of Community Planning and 
Development, Room 7152, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
2565, extension 4556.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 91.520(a).
    Project/Activity: The city of Trenton, New Jersey, requested a 
waiver of the submission deadline for the city's 2001 program year 
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
    Nature of Requirement: Section 91.520(a) requires each grantee to 
submit a performance report to HUD within 90 days after the close of 
the grantee's program year.
    Granted by: Roy A. Bernardi, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: August 28, 2002.
    Reasons Waived: The city requested a two-month extension because 
the city experienced the departure of key staff and these departures 
resulted in a delay in the processing time. While HUD desires timely 
reports, the Department is interested in ensuring that the reports 
prepared by grantees are complete and accurate. The performance reports 
provide local residents with information on the city's accomplishments 
during the year, and the report data goes into HUD's national database 
that is used for various reporting purposes, including the annual 
report to Congress.
    Contact: Cornelia Robertson-Terry, Office of Community Planning and 
Development, Room 7152, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
2565, extension 4556.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 91.520(a).
    Project/Activity: The city of Pittsburg, California, requested a 
waiver of the submission deadline for the city's 2001 program year 
CAPER.
    Nature of Requirement: 24 CFR 91.520(a) requires each grantee to 
submit a performance report to HUD within 90 days after the close of 
the grantee's program year.
    Granted by: Roy A. Bernardi, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: September 25, 2002.
    Reasons Waived: The city requested a 45-day extension because the 
city's community development department recently relocated to a new 
building and is currently not able to access HUD's Integrated 
Disbursement and Information System, which contains the data used to 
prepare the CAPER. As a result of the office relocation and recent 
staff changes, the city was unable to submit the report before the 
deadline. While HUD desires timely reports, the Department is 
interested in ensuring that the reports prepared by grantees are 
complete and accurate. The performance reports provide local residents 
with information on the city's accomplishments during the year, and the 
report data goes into HUD's national database that is used for various 
reporting purposes, including the annual report to Congress.
    Contact: Cornelia Robertson-Terry, Office of Community Planning and 
Development, Room 7152, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
2565, extension 4556.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 91.520(a).
    Project/Activity: The state of Virginia requested a waiver of the 
submission date for its 2001 CAPER program year.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 91.520(a) requires each grantee to 
submit a performance report to HUD within 90 days after the close of 
the grantee's program year. The CAPER for the state of Virginia is due 
to HUD by September 28, 2002.
    Granted by: Roy A. Bernardi, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: September 25, 2002.
    Reasons Waived: The state requested an extension of its submission 
deadline due to reevaluations of the state's programs to meet the 
Governor's new fiscal priorities. Failure to grant the request would 
prevent the state from submitting a comprehensive report of its 2001 
program. While HUD desires timely reports, the Department is also 
interested in ensuring that the performance reports prepared by 
grantees are complete and accurate.
    Contact: Cornelia Robertson-Terry, Office of Community Planning and 
Development, Room 7152, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
2565, extension 4556.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 91.520(a).
    Project/Activity: The city and county of Honolulu, the state of 
Hawaii, the county of Kauai, the county of Hawaii, and the county of 
Maui requested a waiver of the submission date for submitting their 
2001 program year CAPERs. All of these CAPERs are due September 30, 
2002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 91.520(a) requires each grantee to 
submit a performance report to HUD within 90 days after the close of 
the grantee's program year.
    Granted by: Roy A. Bernardi, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: September 26, 2002.
    Reasons Waived: The grantees are requesting extensions in order to 
allow the working group time to improve the format of the CAPER 
submission to make it more understandable for citizens and HUD. The 
grantees will be unable to submit comprehensive reports of their 2001 
program year if the extensions are not granted. While HUD desires 
timely reports, the Department is also interested in ensuring that the 
performance reports prepared by grantees are complete and accurate. The 
grantees received an extension to December 15, 2002, for submission 
CAPERs.
    Contact: Cornelia Robertson-Terry, Office of Community Planning and 
Development, Room 7152, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
2565, extension 4556.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 91.520(a).
    Project/Activity: The city of Baltimore, Maryland, requested a 
waiver of the submission deadline for the city's 2001 program year 
CAPER.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 91.520(a) requires each grantee to 
submit a performance report to HUD within 90 days after the close of 
the grantee's program year.
    Granted by: Roy A. Bernardi, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: September 26, 2002.

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    Reasons Waived: The city of Baltimore requested an extension of the 
CAPER submission to allow additional time to properly report its 
Section 108 program beneficiary information. While HUD desires timely 
reports, the Department is interested in ensuring that the reports 
prepared by grantees are complete and accurate. The performance reports 
provide local residents with information on the city's accomplishments 
during the year, and the report data goes into HUD's national database 
that is used for various reporting purposes, including the annual 
report to Congress.
    Contact: Cornelia Robertson-Terry, Office of Community Planning and 
Development, Room 7152, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
2565, extension 4556.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 91.520(a).
    Project/Activity: The city of Hopewell, Virginia, requested a 
waiver of the submission deadline for the city's 2001 program year 
CAPER.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 91.520(a) requires each grantee to 
submit a performance report to HUD within 90 days after the close of 
the grantee's program year.
    Granted by: Roy A. Bernardi, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: September 26, 2002.
    Reasons Waived: The city of Hopewell requested an extension to 
allow sufficient time for citizens to comment and for the city to 
consider any comments received and respond, if appropriate. While HUD 
desires timely reports, the Department is interested in ensuring that 
the reports prepared by grantees are complete and accurate and involves 
citizen comments. The performance reports provide local residents with 
information on the city's accomplishments during the year, and the 
report data goes into HUD's national database that is used for various 
reporting purposes, including the annual report to Congress.
    Contact: Cornelia Robertson-Terry, Office of Community Planning and 
Development, Room 7152, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
2565, extension 4556.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 91.520(a).
    Project/Activity: Chesterfield County, Virginia, requested a waiver 
of the submission deadline for the county's 2001 program year CAPER.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 91.520(a) requires each grantee to 
submit a performance report to HUD within 90 days after the close of 
the grantee's program year.
    Granted by: Roy A. Bernardi, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: September 26, 2002
    Reasons Waived: The county requested an extension because the staff 
member normally responsible for compiling the report had to report for 
military duty on September 16, 2002. Although the staff member is 
expected to return on September 30, 2002, her absence will delay the 
report and will not allow the county to submit the report before the 
deadline. While HUD desires timely reports, the Department is 
interested in ensuring that the reports prepared by grantees are 
complete and accurate. The performance reports provide local residents 
with information on the county's accomplishments during the year, and 
the report data goes into HUD's national database that is used for 
various reporting purposes, including the annual report to Congress.
    Contact: Cornelia Robertson-Terry, Office of Community Planning and 
Development, Room 7152, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
2565, extension 4556.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 91.520(a).
    Project/Activity: The city of Erie, Pennsylvania, requested a 
waiver of the submission deadline for the city's 2001 program year 
CAPER.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 91.520(a) requires each grantee to 
submit a performance report to HUD within 90 days after the close of 
the grantee's program year.
    Granted by: Roy A. Bernardi, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: September 27, 2002.
    Reasons Waived: The city requested a 15-day extension to revise the 
data regarding its efforts to affirmatively further fair housing. In 
addition to this information, the extension will allow the city to 
collect housing performance data from one of its primary recipients. 
While HUD desires timely reports, the Department is interested in 
ensuring that the reports prepared by grantees are complete and 
accurate. The performance reports provide local residents with 
information on the city's accomplishments during the year, and the 
report data goes into HUD's national database that is used for various 
reporting purposes, including the annual report to Congress.
    Contact: Cornelia Robertson-Terry, Office of Community Planning and 
Development, Room 7152, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
2565, extension 4556.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 91.520(a).
    Project/Activity: The Dakota County Consortium, of the state of 
Minnesota, requested a waiver of the submission deadline for the 
county's 2001 program year CAPER. The extension is needed to allow 
Ramsey County, one of the consortium members, time to prepare its 
portion of the CAPER.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 91.520(a) requires each grantee to 
submit a performance report to HUD within 90 days after the close of 
the grantee's program year.
    Granted by: Roy A. Bernardi, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: September 27, 2002.
    Reasons Waived: The county requested a one-month extension because 
the staff person responsible for preparing Ramsey County's portion of 
the CAPER experienced a death in the family and left the state to 
attend to family matters. While HUD desires timely reports, the 
Department is interested in ensuring that the reports prepared by 
grantees are complete and accurate. The performance reports provide 
local residents with information on the county's accomplishments during 
the year, and the report data goes into HUD's national database that is 
used for various reporting purposes, including the annual report to 
Congress.
    Contact: Cornelia Robertson-Terry, Office of Community Planning and 
Development, Room 7152, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
2565, extension 4556.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 92.500(d)(1)(C).
    Project/Activity: The Municipality of Carolina, Puerto Rico, 
requested a waiver of its Fiscal Year 1996 HOME Investment Partnerships 
(HOME) expenditure deadline.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 92.500(d)(1)(C) requires HUD to 
deobligate any funds in the United States Treasury account which are 
not expended within 5 years of the last day HUD notifies the 
participating jurisdiction of HUD's execution of the HOME Investment 
Partnership Agreement.
    Granted by: Roy A. Bernardi, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: July 30, 2002.
    Reasons Waived: HUD found good cause for granting the waiver. The

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Municipality has made substantial progress in addressing the 
administrative and programmatic problems that have negatively affected 
the effective and timely use of its HOME funds. The 1996 expenditure 
was fully expended less than one month from the regulatory deadline.
    Contact: Cornelia Robertson-Terry, Office of Community Planning and 
Development, Room 7152, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
2565, extension 4556.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3).
    Project/Activity: Clark County, Washington, requested a waiver of 
the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) regulations at 24 CFR 
570.208(a)(3), which describe the criteria for assistance used to 
provide or improve housing to meet the national objective of benefit to 
low- and moderate-income households.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 570.208(a)(3) establishes the 
criteria that housing activities must meet in order to meet the 
national objectives of benefit to low- and moderate-income households.
    Granted by: Roy A. Bernardi, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: July 3, 2002.
    Reasons Waived: The methodology identified in the regulations for 
determining compliance is not required by statute. The Department 
determined that the county demonstrated good cause for requesting the 
waiver. This project significantly promotes the purposes of the Housing 
and Community Development Act and provides an income mix and economic 
opportunities in a redeveloping area. This project is a mixed-use 
building, including 160 housing units. Low- and moderate-income 
households will occupy one hundred and thirty-nine housing units. This 
represents 86 percent of the units and CDBG funds will constitute 14 
percent of the total cost of the acquisition and 1.3 percent of the 
total development cost.
    Contact: Cornelia Robertson-Terry, Office of Community Planning and 
Development, Room 7152, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
2565, extension 4556.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3).
    Project/Activity: Dakota County, Minnesota, requested a waiver of 
the CDBG regulations, which describe the criteria for assistance used 
to provide or improve housing to meet the national objective of benefit 
to low- and moderate-income households.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 570.208(a)(3) establishes the 
criteria that housing activities must meet in order to meet the 
national objectives of benefit to low- and moderate-income households.
    Granted by: Roy A. Bernardi, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: July 25, 2002.
    Reasons Waived: Although Dakota County requested a waiver of 24 CFR 
570.208(a)(4), the correct citation should have been 24 CFR 570.208(3). 
The methodology identified in the regulations for determining 
compliance is not required by statute. The Department determined that 
the county has demonstrated good cause for requesting the waiver. This 
project significantly promotes the purposes of the Housing and 
Community Development Act and provides for an income mix and economic 
opportunities in a redeveloping area. This mixed-use development will 
include 51 senior housing units and three commercial spaces. The waiver 
is granted with the understanding that low- and moderate-income 
households will occupy all of the housing units and CDBG funds 
constitute 22.1 percent of the total cost of the acquisition and 3.8 
percent of the total development cost.
    Contact: Cornelia Robertson-Terry, Office of Community Planning and 
Development, Room 7152, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
2565, extension 4556.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 882.805(d)(1)(ii)(B).
    Project/Activity: The San Francisco, California Housing Authority 
requested a waiver of the subject section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation 
Single Room Occupancy (SRO) requirements.
    Nature of Requirement: The applicable regulations for the SRO 
Moderate Rehabilitation program state that the cost of rehabilitation 
that may be included for the purpose of calculating the initial 
contract rent must not exceed the current per unit cost limitation that 
was established in the Federal Register, in this case $18,200, minus 
the cost of fire and safety improvements. Section 882.805(d)(1)(ii)(B) 
states that this amount may be multiplied by 2.4 in areas where the 
housing authority has demonstrated to HUD's satisfaction that the 
increase is reasonable to accommodate special local conditions, 
including high construction costs. In the case of San Francisco, this 
would allow a maximum rehabilitation cost of $43,680.
    Granted by: Roy A. Bernardi, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: September 25, 2002.
    Reasons Waived: The final per unit rehabilitation cost for this 
project is projected to be $60,494, well above the maximum approvable 
cost. A waiver of the per unit cost limitation for this project was 
determined appropriate as the current Fair Market Rents (FMRs) are 
sufficient to support the debt service for the project and this housing 
will address a critical need in the city's Continuum of Care by housing 
homeless individuals. HUD determined that there was good cause for this 
waiver in view of the extremely high cost of construction in San 
Francisco and the difficulty in finding and acquiring suitable 
properties for the SRO program.
    Contact: Cornelia Robertson-Terry, Office of Community Planning and 
Development, Room 7152, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
2565, extension 4556.

II. Regulatory Waivers Granted by the Office of Housing

    For further information about the following waivers actions, please 
see the name of the contact person who immediately follows the 
description of the waiver granted.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 200.54(a).
    Project/Activity: Sycamore Place Apartments, Ashland, TN; Project 
Number: 086-35276.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 200.54(a) establishes the procedures 
for a pro-rata disbursement of the mortgagor's front money escrow funds 
and Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured mortgage proceeds for 
the subject property.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 15, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The regulation was waived since the front money 
escrow is so large, the insured proceeds would not be disbursed for 
several months, resulting in payment of extension fees to the investors 
who purchased the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) 
mortgage-backed securities. Providing a waiver of 24 CFR 200.54(a) 
permitted the Nashville Multifamily Program Center Hub to approve a 
pro-rata disbursement of front money and mortgage proceeds, thereby 
allowing the mortgagee not to pay GNMA extension fees.
    Contact: Michael McCullough, Director, Office of Multifamily 
Development, Department of Housing

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and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-
7000; telephone: (202) 708-1142.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 200.54(a).
    Project/Activity: Eagle Ridge Apartments, San Antonio, TX; Project 
Number: 115-35398.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 200.54(a) establishes the procedures 
for a pro-rata disbursement of the mortgagor's front money escrow funds 
and Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured mortgage proceeds for 
the subject property.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 20, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The regulation was waived because the front money 
escrow is so large, the insured proceeds would not be disbursed for 
several months, resulting in payment of extension fees to the investors 
who purchased the GNMA mortgage-backed securities. Providing a waiver 
of 24 CFR 200.54(a) permitted the San Antonio Multifamily Program 
Center Hub to approve a pro-rata disbursement of front money and 
mortgage proceeds, thereby allowing the mortgagee not to pay GNMA 
extension fees.
    Contact: Michael McCullough, Director, Office of Multifamily 
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone: (202) 708-1142.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 200.54(a).
    Project/Activity: Lauderdale Court Apartments, Memphis, TN, Project 
Number: 081-35225.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 200.54(a) establishes the procedures 
for a pro-rata disbursement of the mortgagor's front money escrow funds 
and Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured mortgage proceeds for 
the subject property.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 26, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The regulation was waived because the front money 
escrow is so large, the insured proceeds would not be disbursed for 
several months, resulting in payment of extension fees to the investors 
who purchased the GNMA mortgage-backed securities. Providing a waiver 
of 24 CFR 200.54(a) permitted the Nashville Multifamily Program Center 
Hub to approve a pro-rata disbursement of front money and mortgage 
proceeds, thereby allowing the mortgagee not to pay GNMA extension 
fees.
    Contact: Michael McCullough, Director, Office of Multifamily 
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone: (202) 708-1142.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 200.54(a).
    Project/Activity: Majestic Stove Lofts, St. Louis, MO; Project 
Number: 085-35454.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 200.54(a) establishes the procedures 
for a pro-rata disbursement of the mortgagor's front money escrow funds 
and Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured mortgage proceeds for 
the subject property.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 27, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The regulation was waived because the front money 
escrow is so large, the insured proceeds would not be disbursed for 
several months, resulting in payment of extension fees to the investors 
who purchased the GNMA mortgage-backed securities. Providing a waiver 
of 24 CFR 200.54(a) permitted the Kansas City Multifamily Hub to 
approve a pro-rata disbursement of front money and mortgage proceeds, 
thereby allowing the mortgagee not to pay GNMA extension fees.
    Contact: Michael McCullough, Director, Office of Multifamily 
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone: (202) 708-1142.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 200.54(a).
    Project/Activity: Park Avenue West Residences, Denver, CO; Project 
Number: 101-35557.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 200.54(a) establishes the procedures 
for a pro-rata disbursement of the mortgagor's front money escrow funds 
and Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured mortgage proceeds for 
the subject property.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 27, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The regulation was waived because the front money 
escrow is so large, the insured proceeds would not be disbursed for 
several months, resulting in payment of extension fees to the investors 
who purchased the GNMA mortgage-backed securities. Providing a waiver 
of 24 CFR 200.54(a) permitted the Denver Multifamily Hub to approve a 
pro-rata disbursement of front money and mortgage proceeds, thereby 
allowing the mortgagee not to pay GNMA extension fees.
    Contact: Michael McCullough, Director, Office of Multifamily 
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone: (202) 708-1142.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 200.54(a).
    Project/Activity: The Premiere Mill, Morganton, NC; Project Number: 
053-32002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 200.54(a) establishes the procedures 
for a pro-rata disbursement of the mortgagor's front money escrow funds 
and Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured mortgage proceeds for 
the subject property.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 27, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The regulation was waived because the front money 
escrow is so large, the insured proceeds would not be disbursed for 
several months, resulting in payment of extension fees to the investors 
who purchased the GNMA mortgage-backed securities. Providing a waiver 
of 24 CFR 200.54(a) permitted the Greensboro Multifamily Hub to approve 
a pro-rata disbursement of front money and mortgage proceeds, thereby 
allowing the mortgagee not to pay GNMA extension fees.
    Contact: Michael McCullough, Director, Office of Multifamily 
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone: (202) 708-1142.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 200.54(a).
    Project/Activity: Livingston Park Apartments, Cleveland, OH; 
Project Number: 042-35485.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 200.54(a) establishes the procedures 
for a pro-rata disbursement of the mortgagor's front money escrow funds 
and Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured mortgage proceeds for 
the subject property.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 16, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The regulation was waived because the front money 
escrow is so large, the insured proceeds would not be disbursed for 
several months, resulting in payment of extension fees to the investors 
who purchased the GNMA mortgage-backed securities. Providing a waiver 
of 24 CFR 200.54(a) permitted the Cleveland Multifamily Program Center 
Hub to approve a pro-rata disbursement of front money and mortgage 
proceeds, thereby reducing the amount of negative arbitrage 
representing the difference between the investment rate on un-disbursed

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mortgage proceeds and the rate on the tax exempt bonds
    Contact: Michael McCullough, Director, Office of Multifamily 
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone: (202) 708-1142.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 200.54(a).
    Project/Activity: Paul Brown Building, St. Louis, MO; Project 
Number: 085-32017.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 200.54(a) establishes the procedures 
for a pro-rata disbursement of the mortgagor's front money escrow funds 
and Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured mortgage proceeds for 
the subject property.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 16, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The regulation was waived because the front money 
escrow is so large, the insured proceeds would not be disbursed for 
several months, resulting in the payment of extension fees to the 
investors who purchased the GNMA mortgage-backed securities. Providing 
a waiver of 24 CFR 200.54(a) permitted the Kansas City Multifamily Hub 
to approve a pro-rata disbursement of front money and mortgage 
proceeds, thereby allowing the mortgagee not to pay GNMA extension 
fees.
    Contact: Michael McCullough, Director, Office of Multifamily 
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone: (202) 708-1142.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 200.54(a).
    Project/Activity: Laurel House Apartments, Nashville, TN; Project 
Number: 086-32005.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 200.54(a) establishes the procedures 
for a pro-rata disbursement of the mortgagor's front money escrow funds 
and Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured mortgage proceeds for 
the subject property.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 27, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The regulation was waived because the front money 
escrow is so large, the insured proceeds would not be disbursed for 
several months after initial endorsement, resulting in payment of 
extension fees to the investors who purchased the GNMA mortgage-backed 
securities. Providing a waiver of 24 CFR 200.54(a) permitted the 
Nashville Multifamily Program Center to approve a pro-rata disbursement 
of front money and mortgage proceeds, thereby allowing the mortgagee 
not to pay GNMA extension fees.
    Contact: Michael McCullough, Director, Office of Multifamily 
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone: (202) 708-1142.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 202.3(c)(2)(iii).
    Project/Activity: Credit Watch Termination Threshold; Washington, 
DC.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 202.3(c)(2)(iii) establishes the 
threshold for placing a HUD/FHA approved lender on Credit Watch status 
when its default and claim rate exceeds the field office default and 
claim rate.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 8, 2002.
    Reason Waived: Waiver of the regulation permits HUD/FHA to 
initially focus on those lenders originating the worst performing 
loans. The waiver allows for adjustment of the Credit Watch Termination 
threshold from a range of 150 percent to 200.9 percent of the HUD field 
office default and claim rate to a range of 201 percent to 300.9 
percent of that rate. This waiver gradually reduces the threshold to 
the regulated 200 percent; the reduction occurs in quarterly increments 
through Fiscal Year 2003.
    Contact: Joy L. Hadley, Director, Quality Assurance Division, U. S. 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Room B133-P3214, Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone (202) 708-2830.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 236.725.
    Project/Activity: Brookside Terrace, Newton, NJ; Project Number: 
031-059NI.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 236.725 requires that a rental 
assistance contract shall be limited to the term of the mortgage or 40 
years from the date of the first payment made under the contract, 
whichever is the lesser.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 30, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The non-insured Section 236 mortgage has exceeded 
its 20th year; therefore, the mortgagor could unilaterally prepay the 
mortgage and turn the project into a higher income, market rate 
property. The project will be maintained as an affordable housing 
resource to the maturity date of the non-insured Section 236 mortgage 
plus an additional 5 years, through the execution and recording of a 
``Decoupling Use Agreement.'' This permits the rental assistance 
payments subsidy to continue until the maturity date of the original 
non-insured Section 236 mortgage.
    Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset Management, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Room 6160, Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone (202) 708-3730.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 266.626.
    Project/Activity: Legacy at Lowery, Denver, CO; Project Number: 
101-98041.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 266.626 specifies the procedures for 
notice of default (when a mortgagor fails to make any payment due under 
the mortgage) and filing an insurance claim.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 4, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) 
requested a waiver for the subject project because the current 
occupancy level will not support the project. The project experienced 
substantial delays in lease up and the borrower was unable to commence 
amortization of the permanent loan. The borrower requested the CHFA to 
restructure the loan to provide a 2-year deferral of payments on the 
mortgage to provide the borrower time to reach a sufficient occupancy 
level. The CHFA believed it could accomplish that goal by filing a 
partial payment of claim (PPC). HUD encouraged the lender to accept a 
PPC in lieu of a full claim, which caused a delay in the lender's 
filing of the application within the required period. The time frame 
for filing an application for initial claim was extended.
    Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset Management, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Room 6160, Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone (202) 708-3730.

    [sbull] Regulations: 24 CFR 401.600.
    Project/Activity: The following projects requested waivers to the 
12-month limit at above-market rents (24 CFR 401.600):

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             FHA No.                 Project Name            State
------------------------------------------------------------------------
04535170........................  Baughman Towers...  WV
04635548........................  Belle Vista         OH
                                   Estates.
05235335........................  Bishop's Garth      MD
                                   Apartments.
01335105........................  Brandegee Gardens.  NY

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04335257........................  Calumet/Horizon...  OH
07435170........................  Castlewood          IA
                                   Apartments.
05235292........................  Center Place......  MD
09335088........................  Chair III.........  MT
06535318........................  Cooks Avenue Apts.  MS
10235134........................  Eastwood            KS
                                   Apartments.
06535271........................  Elmwood Apartments  MS
04635522........................  Glendale            OH
                                   Apartments.
03435160........................  Lansford            PA
                                   Townhouses.
08735119........................  McGhee Square.....  TN
10135276........................  Newland Square....  CO
07335352........................  Princeton Creek     IN
                                   Apartments.
06535323........................  Rose Garden         MS
                                   Apartments.
02435050........................  Rumford Island      ME
                                   Complex.
11535197........................  Sandy Oaks          TX
                                   Apartments.
10235153........................  Silverwood          KS
                                   Apartments.
06435226........................  The Meadows         LA
                                   Apartments.
04235324........................  Warner House......  OH
08735114........................  Westgate Towers...  TN
08235196........................  White River         AR
                                   Apartments.
13335044........................  Winwood of          TX
                                   Plainview.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Nature of Requirement: Section 401.600 requires that projects be 
marked down to market rents within 12 months of their first expiration 
date after January 1, 1998. The intent of this provision is to ensure 
timely processing of requests for restructuring, and that the 
properties will not default on their FHA insured mortgages during the 
restructuring process.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 12, 2002.
    Reasons Waived: The projects listed above were not assigned to the 
participating administrative entities (PAEs) in a timely manner or for 
which the restructuring analysis was unavoidably delayed due to no 
fault of the owner.
    Contact: Alberta Zinno, Office of Multifamily Housing Assistance 
Restructuring, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Portals 
Building, Suite 400, 1280 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20410; 
telephone (202) 708-0001.

    [sbull] Regulations: 24 CFR 401.600.
    Project/Activity: The following projects requested waivers to the 
12-month limit at above-market rents (24 CFR 401.600):

------------------------------------------------------------------------
             FHA No.                 Project Name            State
------------------------------------------------------------------------
04335244........................  Belle Village       OH
                                   Apartments.
01257045........................  Carbrook            NY
                                   Apartments.
10935046........................  Cheyenne Station    WY
                                   Apartments.
06535316........................  Church Garden       MS
                                   Apartments.
01257146........................  Concourse Flatiron  NY
                                   Apartments.
01257373........................  Concourse Green...  NY
06635173........................  Cypress Courts      FL
                                   Apartments.
10235154........................  Eastview Gardens..  KS
04235327........................  Fostoria            OH
                                   Townhouses.
04235316........................  Glenville           OH
                                   Apartments.
04235357........................  Greenview Gardens.  OH
06535315........................  Herdy Micou Homes.  MS
04235333........................  Hilltop Village...  OH
01335102........................  James F. Lettis     NY
                                   Apartments.
10235159........................  Knightsbridge       KS
                                   Manor.
01335100........................  Mechanicville Hsg.  NY
                                   for the Elderly.
01257123........................  Miramar Court.....  NY
08735124........................  Norris Gardens....  TN
04235295........................  Oakwood Gardens...  OH
11435346........................  Royal Palms Apts..  TX
08635139........................  Shelby Hills        TN
                                   Apartments.
07135422........................  South of the Yards  IL
00035341........................  Southern Hills      DC
                                   Apartments.
10135265........................  Southgate Commons   CO
                                   Apartments.
07335420........................  The Meadows         IN
                                   Apartments.
10135259........................  University Plaza..  CO
08335342........................  Valley View         KY
                                   Apartments.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Nature of Requirement: Section 401.600 requires that projects be 
marked down to market rents within 12 months of their first expiration 
date after January 1, 1998. The intent of this provision is to ensure 
timely processing of requests for restructuring, and that the 
properties will not default on their FHA insured mortgages during the 
restructuring process.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 6, 2002.
    Reasons Waived: The list of projects above were not assigned to the 
PAEs in a timely manner or for which the restructuring analysis was 
unavoidably delayed due to no fault of the owner.
    Contact: Alberta Zinno, Office of Multifamily Housing Assistance 
Restructuring, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Portals 
Building, Suite 400, 1280 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20410; 
telephone (202) 708-0001.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 883.606(b).
    Project/Activity: Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (the HFA) 
proposed refunding of its Series 1991 refunding bonds, which refinanced 
27 Section 8 assisted projects. The financing terms proposed by the HFA 
and approved by HUD include an override above the bond yield, i.e., the 
project note rate is higher than the bond interest rate, as permitted 
by the Internal Revenue Code within a 150 basis points limitation. The 
HFA also collects the administrative fee in the projects included in 
this bond refunding.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 883.606(b) prohibits the collection 
of an override and a Housing Assistance Payments Contract (HAPC) 
administration fee in connection with the same project.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 26, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The Minnesota HFA allocates the override revenue to 
its affordable housing programs, including very low-income housing and 
activities in support of its Section 8 assisted inventory, including 
these 27 projects. Both override and HAPC administration fees are 
pledged to secure the bond issue until the bonds are paid off. HUD 
finds that the uses of the revenues are consistent with the objectives 
of the McKinney Act bond refunding program. HUD also finds it 
impractical to upset the security arrangements which are relied upon by 
rating agencies, bond underwriters, and investors in the marketing of 
the bonds and which assure favorable bond interest rates.
    Contact: James B. Mitchell, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone 
(202) 708-3944, extension 2612.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Floyd County Apartments, Minnie, KY; Project 
Number: 083-EE070/KY36-S001-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 10, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is located in a floodplain that requires 
extensive engineered fills at the building pad and parking lot 
locations. The sponsor

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exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding. The project is 
economically designed and is comparable in cost to similar projects 
developed in the area.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: The Lambs Farm of Green Oaks, Green Oaks, IL; 
Project Number: 071-HD115/Il06-Q991-005.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 10, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor exhausted all efforts to obtain 
additional funding. The project is economically designed and is 
comparable in cost to similar projects developed in the area.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: St. Timothy Manor, Cleveland, OH; Project Number: 
042-EE111/OH12-S991-004.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 12, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is comparable 
to other similar projects in the area, and the sponsor exhausted all 
efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Pensdale Apartments, Philadelphia, PA; Project 
Number: 034-EE100/PA26-S991-009.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 18, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is comparable 
to other similar projects developed in the area, and the sponsor has 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: St. George Cathedral Manor, Philadelphia, PA; 
Project Number: 034-EE097/PA26-S991-006.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 19, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is comparable 
to other similar projects developed in the area, and the sponsor 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Greater Allen Cathedral Senior Residence, 
Jamaica, Queens, NY; Project Number: 012-EE291/NY36-S001-006.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 19, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is comparable 
to other similar projects developed in the jurisdiction, the sponsor 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources. 
In addition a determination that the costs are reasonable is based on 
an extensive design review of the project.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Options Supported Housing Project VII, Central 
Islip, NY; Project Number: 012-HD096/NY36-Q001-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 19, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, the project is 
comparable in cost to similar projects, and the sponsor cannot 
contribute any additional funds.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Westminster Senior Housing, Los Angeles, CA; 
Project Number: 122-EE143/CA16-S981-012.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 19, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
to other similar projects in the area. The sponsor has exhausted all 
efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources, and the 
requested increase is due to the high cost of materials and labor in 
southern California.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Hale Mahaolu Eono 5, Lahaina, HI; Project Number: 
140-EE021/HI10-S0001-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 19, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, and is 
comparable to other similar projects developed in the area. The sponsor 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing

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and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Ottawa River Estates, Toledo, OH; Project Number: 
042-HD072/OH12-Q971-004.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 19, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and is 
comparable to other similar projects developed in the area. The sponsor 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Villa Seton, Port St. Lucie, FL; Project Number: 
067-EE107/FL29-S001-005.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 24, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and is 
comparable to other similar projects developed in the area. The sponsor 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: White Sands Manor II, Fort Walton Beach, FL; 
Project Number: 063-EE022/FL29-S991-009.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 5, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, and is 
comparable to other similar projects developed in the area. The sponsor 
has exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Owings Mills Town Center Apartments, Owings 
Mills, MD; Project Number: 052-EE038/MD06-S011-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 6, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and is 
comparable to other similar projects developed in the area. The sponsor 
has exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: West Street Needham, MA; Project Number: 023-
HD138/MA06-Q981-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 12, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed. The sponsor 
received $198,353 in secondary financing from the Facilities 
Consolidation Fund (FCF). Construction costs in the area are greater 
than in other parts of the country.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Simpson Mid-Town Apartments, Philadelphia, PA; 
Project Number: 034-EE107-WAH/PA26-S001-007.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 23, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The owner has incurred construction costs due to a 
change in its building configuration from three to four stories as a 
result of a loss of one of the parcels through a tax sale. The sponsor 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding. The project is 
economically designed and is comparable to other similar projects 
developed in the area.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Howard Street Senior Apartments, San Francisco, 
CA; Project Number: 121-EE121/CA39-S981-014.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 27, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is comparable 
to other similar projects developed in the area, and the sponsor 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Passumpsic View, St. Johnsbury, VT; Project 
Number: 024-EE057/VT36-S001-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 27, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is comparable 
to other similar projects developed in the area, and the sponsor has 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Meadow Park, Sarasota, FL; Project Number: 067-
EE106/FL29-S001-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
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amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 27, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is comparable 
to other similar projects developed in the area, and the sponsor has 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: A. Kornegay Senior Housing, New York, NY; Project 
Number: 012-EE303/NY36-S001-018.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 30, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is comparable 
to other similar projects developed in the area, and the city of New 
York will provide funds for site preparation.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Talbot Bernard Senior Housing, Dorchester, MA; 
Project Number: 023-EE120/MA06-S001-005.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 30, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is comparable 
to other similar projects developed in the area, and the sponsor 
obtained additional funding from other sources in the amount of 
$2,000,000.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Waycross VOA Housing, Waycross, GA; Project 
Number: 061-HD076/GA06-Q001-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 30, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and is 
comparable to other similar projects developed in the area. In 
addition, the sponsor exhausted all efforts to obtain additional 
funding.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Reidsville VOA Housing, Reidsville, GA; Project 
Number: 061-HD077/GA06-Q001-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 30, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is comparable 
to other similar projects developed in the area, and the sponsor has 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Bergen Street Apartments, Providence, RI; Project 
Number: 016-HD029/RI43-Q991-005.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 30, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is comparable 
to other similar projects developed in the area, and the sponsor has 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Palmer Park Senior Housing, Palmer Park, MD; 
Project Number: 000-EE056/MD39-S011-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 30, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is comparable 
to other similar projects developed in the area, and the sponsor 
obtained a grant from the state of Maryland's Affordable Housing Trust 
in the amount of $75,000.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: CNR Senior Housing, Brooklyn, NY; Project Number: 
012-EE298/NY36-S001-013.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 30, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is comparable 
to other similar projects developed in the area, and the sponsor 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Discovering Horizons, Northridge, CA; Project 
Number: 122-HD135/CA16-Q001-006.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 30, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is comparable 
to other similar projects developed in the area, and the sponsor 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.


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    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Fuller Gardens, San Leandro, CA; Project Number: 
121-HD073/CA39-Q001-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 30, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is comparable 
to other similar projects developed in the area, and the sponsor 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Ghost Creek Housing, River Falls, WI; Project 
Number: 075-HD067/WI39-Q001-004.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 30, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is comparable 
to other similar projects developed in the area, and the sponsor 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Hale O Mana'o Lana Hou II, Wailuku, Maui, HI; 
Project Number: 140-HD015/HI10-Q961-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 30, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is comparable 
to other similar projects developed in the area, and the sponsor could 
not contribute any additional funds.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Share VIII, Selden, NY; Project Number: 012-
HD099/NY36-Q001-004.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 30, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is comparable 
to other similar projects developed in the area, and the sponsor 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: The Owen House, Fair Haven, VT; Project Number: 
024-HD032/VT36-Q001-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 30, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is comparable 
to other similar projects developed in the area, and the sponsor 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: The Harvey House, Castleton, VT; Project Number: 
024-HD033/VT36-Q001-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 30, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is comparable 
to other similar projects developed in the area, and the sponsor 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Fiesta House, Reseda, CA; Project Number: 122-
EE166/CA16-S001-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing---
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 30, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is comparable 
to other similar projects developed in the area, and the sponsor 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: NAF/Imperial Senior Housing, Imperial, NE; 
Project Number: 103-EE024/NE26-S001-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 6, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is comparable 
in cost to similar projects, and the sponsor could not contribute any 
additional funds.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Margaret Wagner Apartments, Cleveland Heights, 
OH, Project Number: 042-EE118/OH12-S001-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 12, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is comparable 
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other similar projects developed in the area, and the sponsor has 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Trinity Terrace, Fort Washington, MD, Project 
Number: 000-EE054/MD39-S001-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 12, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is comparable 
to other similar projects developed in the area, and the sponsor 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Walter S. Brooks Elderly Homes at Ormont Court, 
New Haven, CT, Project Number: 017-EE059/CT26-S001-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 16, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is comparable 
to other similar projects developed in the area, and the sponsor 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Reseda Horizons, Northridge, CA; Project Number: 
122-HD136/CA16-Q001-007.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 16, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is comparable 
to other similar projects developed in the area, and the sponsor 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Holy Rosary Senior Residence, Union City, NJ, 
Project Number: 031-EE049/NJ39-S981-006.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing. 
Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund reservation of 
the capital advance is 18 months from the date of issuance with limited 
exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 22, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is comparable 
to other similar projects developed in the area, and the sponsor 
secured additional secondary financing for a portion of the shortfall. 
Additional time was needed for the firm commitment to be reprocessed 
due to an increase in construction costs.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Independent Living Horizons VII, Thomson, GA; 
Project Number: 061-HD062/GA06-Q981-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing. 
Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund reservation of 
the capital advance is 18 months from the date of issuance with limited 
exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 5, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
to other similar projects developed in the area. The sponsor exhausted 
all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources. The 
sponsor incurred delays in identifying a site due to circumstances 
beyond their control.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: The Orange County Two-Site Project, Town of 
Hamptonburgh, NY; Project Number: 012-HD091/NY36-Q991-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing. 
Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund reservation of 
the capital advance is 18 months from the date of issuance with limited 
exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 30, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and is 
comparable to other similar projects developed in the area. One of the 
original sites had to be replaced and the Sponsor encountered delays 
due to a major difficulty in securing an affordable site because of the 
escalation of land costs.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: George and Lois Brown Estates, Henderson, NV; 
Project Number: 125-HD067/NV25-Q991-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing. 
Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund reservation of 
the capital advance is 18 months from the date of issuance with limited 
exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.

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    Date Granted: August 30, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is comparable 
to other similar projects developed in the area, and the sponsor 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources. 
In addition, the sponsor incurred delays when the original architect 
had to withdraw from the project and the city of Henderson raised 
issues concerning the classification of the project, which had to be 
resolved.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Jawonio Residential Opportunities II, Hillcrest 
NY; Project Number: 012-HD094/NY36-Q991-005.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing. 
Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund reservation of 
the capital advance is 18 months from the date of issuance with limited 
exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 23, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and is 
comparable to other similar projects developed in the area. The New 
York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities 
will provide $393,271 in secondary funding. The project encountered 
delays in its effort to secure zoning and environmental approvals, and 
took time to reconcile design reviews and feasibility with related 
constructions costs.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Main and Arnold Senior Housing, Half Moon Bay, 
San Mateo County, CA; Project Number: 121-EE126/CA39-S991-005.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing. 
Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund reservation of 
the capital advance is 18 months from the date of issuance with limited 
exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 23, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
to other projects developed in the area. The sponsor exhausted all 
efforts to find additional funding to cover the development cost 
shortfall. The project incurred significant delays associated with the 
local approval process required to ensure that the project will be 
designed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Vermont Seniors, Los Angeles, CA; Project Number: 
122-EE148/CA16-S981-017.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 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, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 11, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project incurred delays primarily due to 
demolition of commercial and residential structures, the relocation 
process, and the time taken to receive additional funding for land 
acquisition and development costs.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Main Street New Hope Courtyard Apartments, Los 
Angeles, CA; Project Number: 122-HD127/CA16-Q991-011.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 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, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 12, 2002.
    Reason Waived: Additional time is needed to resolve the use of the 
new California State Multifamily Housing Program funds, and to obtain 
the bridge financing that will meet program requirements during 
construction.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Cedar Street Senior Apartments, Garberville, CA; 
Project Number: 121-EE118/CA39-S981-011.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 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, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 15, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project was delayed while the owner resolved 
site formation and market issues.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Rhinelander Elderly Housing, Rhinelander, WI; 
Project Number: 075-EE090/WI39-S991-010.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 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, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 17, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project was delayed while the owner resolved a 
series of site problems.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Community Hope II Consumer Home, Roxbury, NJ; 
Project Number: 031-HD104/NJ39-Q991-010.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 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, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.

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    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 18, 2002.
    Reason Waived: A new contractor was hired for the project forcing 
the completion of new documents and changed drawings.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Somerset Consumer Home, North Plainfield, NJ; 
Project Number: 031-HD103/NJ39-Q991-009.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 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, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 18, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The owner experienced delays due to the difficulty 
in obtaining building permits.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: St. Mary's Home for the Elderly, Trujillo Alto, 
PR, Project Number: 056-EE039/RQ46-S991-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 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, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 19, 2002.
    Reason Waived: Delays were incurred due to the sponsor's inability 
to obtain the needed endorsements and permits from the regulatory 
agencies in a timely manner.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Loretto Heritage Apartments, Syracuse, NY; 
Project Number: 014-HD084/NY06-Q991-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 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, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 19, 2002.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the sponsor to secure 
financing in order to cover the installation cost of a new water line.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Harborside II ILC, Paterson, NJ; Project Number: 
031-HD102/NJ39-S991-007.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 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, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 19, 2002.
    Reason Waived: Title corrections were needed on all of the 
condominium units in the building.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Ray Rawson Villas, Las Vegas, NV; Project Number: 
125-HD064/NV25-Q971-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 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, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 19, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor needed to raise significant local funds 
for additional construction costs. There were delays in obtaining 
acceptable bids from contractors. The project architect withdrew due to 
ill health.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Inglis Gardens at Evesham, Newark, NJ; Project 
Number: 035-HD040/NJ39-Q981-001.
    Nature Of Requirement: Section 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, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 26, 2002.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the issuance of a 
soil conservation permit from the county and for the HUD field office 
to resolve an issue regarding the engineering documents for the 
project.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Lowell Residence, Lowell, MA; Project Number: 
023-HD146/MA06-Q981-009.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 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, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 26, 2002.
    Reason Waived: There were architectural design and construction 
bidding issues due to the market conditions of the area, environmental 
issues which required further testing, and subsequent amendments to the 
plans and specifications for asbestos removal. There were also changes 
to the sponsor's Board of Directors.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Homes Anew I, Southold, NY; Project Number: 012-
HD095/NY36-Q991-006.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation for the capital

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advance is 18 months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions 
up to 24 months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 6, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor was unable to achieve closing due to 
difficulties imposed by the two localities in issuing building permits.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Community Hope I Consumer Home, Parsippany, NJ; 
Project Number: 031-HD100/NJ39-Q991-005.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 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, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 6, 2002.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the owner to revise 
the drawings to include a chair lift/inclinator instead of a ramp in 
order to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 
and for the township to review the revised drawings.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Three Bridges, Readington Township, NJ; Project 
Number: 031-EE042/NJ39-S961-008.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 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, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 7, 2002.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the owner to secure 
an alternate site because the project could not proceed at the original 
site due to the fact that the sewer allocation for the township had 
been exceeded.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Carrie P. Meek Manor, Miami, FL; Project Number: 
066-EE071/FL29-S991-016.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 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, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 27, 2002.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the owner to complete 
the firm commitment application and for the closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Henderson Supportive Housing, Henderson, Clark 
County, NV; Project Number: 125-HD067/NV25-Q991-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 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, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 23, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor needed additional time to identify 
funding sources to cover shortfalls.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Pine Street Inn Housing II, Dorchester, MA; 
Project Number: 023-EE098/MA06-S981-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 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, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 23, 2002.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the owner to correct 
the deficiencies in the firm commitment application.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Employment Options, Marlboro, MA; Project Number: 
023-HD131/MA06-Q971-012.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 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, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 25, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project was delayed while the owner sought 
secondary financing and resolved a site problem with subsurface ledge.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Waltham Residence, Waltham, MA; Project Number: 
023-HD145/MA06-Q981-008.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 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, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 30, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The project experienced delays while the sponsor 
secured secondary financing and changed housing consultants.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Three Gems, Lowell, MA; Project Number: 023-
HD161/MA06-Q991-009.

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    Nature of Requirement: Section 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, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 30, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor had to secure secondary financing for 
the project and the concurrence of the Massachusetts Historical 
Commission since the project is of historical significance, and 
asbestos abatement also had to be performed.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Bolton Senior Housing, Bolton, MA; Project 
Number: 023-EE080/MA06-S961-016.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 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, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 30, 2002.
    Reason Waived: It took over nine months for the town of Bolton to 
approve Massachusetts Housing Partnership documents concerning the 
site. Additional delays were incurred to resolve project design issues 
raised by local community residents. The project is now proceeding in 
an expeditious manner; and the owner's appeal for an additional 
extension of the fund reservation was granted. There is a stipulation 
that no further reservation will be granted. The extension expires 
March 31, 2003.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.205.
    Project/Activity: Sullivan House Phase II, Virginia Beach, VA; 
Project Number: 051-EE086/VA36-S011-009.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.205 requires that Section 202 
project owners be single-purpose corporations.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 23, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor, Catholic Diocese of Richmond, wants to 
add 65 units to its existing Section 202 project. The sponsor requested 
authorization to place a second mortgage on this second Phase II 
project.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.205.
    Project/Activity: Greater Allen Cathedral of New York Senior 
Residence, Jamaica, Queens, NY; Project Number: 012-EE291/NY36-S001-
006.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.205 requires that Section 202 
project owners to have timely IRS tax-exempt status rulings.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 23, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The required tax-exemption ruling for the owner from 
the Internal Revenue Service was not expected to be issued in time for 
the scheduled initial closing of the project.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.205.
    Project/Activity: William F. (Bill) Brown Manor, Belzoni, MS; 
Project Number: 065-EE036/MS26-S011-005.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.205 requires that Section 202 
project owners have timely IRS tax-exempt status rulings.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 30, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The required tax-exemption ruling for the owner from 
the Internal Revenue Service was not expected to be issued in time for 
the scheduled initial closing of the project.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.310(b)(1) and (b)(2).
    Project/Activity: Options Supported Housing Project VII, Central 
Islip, NY; Project Number: 012-HD096/NY36-Q001-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Sections 891.310(b)(1) and (b)(2) require 
that all entrances, common areas, units to be occupied by resident 
staff, and amenities must be readily accessible to, and usable by, 
persons with disabilities.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 27, 2002.
    Reason Waived: Eleven percent of the bedrooms of the project were 
determined to meet all accessibility requirements and the majority of 
the potential residents did not require accessibility features.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.310(b)(1) and (b)(2).
    Project/Activity: Project Share VIII, Selden, NY; Project Number: 
012-HD099/NY36-Q001-004.
    Nature of Requirement: Sections 891.310(b)(1) and (b)(2) require 
that all entrances, common areas, units to be occupied by resident 
staff, and amenities must be readily accessible to, and usable by, 
persons with disabilities.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 30, 2002.
    Reason Waived: Ten percent of the project's bedrooms were 
determined to meet all accessibility requirements and the majority of 
the potential residents did not require accessibility features.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c).
    Project/Activity: Greenridge Place Apartments, Meeker, OK; Project 
Number: 117-EE023.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.410 relates to admission of 
families to projects for elderly or handicapped families that received 
reservations under section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 and housing 
assistance under section 8 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937. Section 
891.410(c) limits occupancy to very low-income elderly persons; that 
is, households of one or more persons at least one of whom is 62 years 
of age at the time of initial occupancy.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.

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    Date Granted: July 17, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The Kansas City Multifamily Hub requested an age 
waiver for the subject project because the current occupancy level of 
eligible persons and families does not support successful operation of 
the projects. This waiver allows the project owner/management agent to 
rent units to persons between the ages of 55 and 62 years of age with 
or without disabilities, thus, allowing the owner flexibility in 
renting up these vacant units. This waiver is in effect for one year 
from date of approval.
    Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset Management, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Room 6160, Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone: (202) 708-3730.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c).
    Project/Activity: Piney Grove Apartments, Jasper, AL, Project 
Number: 062-EE034.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.410 relates to admission of 
families to projects for elderly or handicapped families that received 
reservations under section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 and housing 
assistance under section 8 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937. Section 
891.410(c) limits occupancy to very low-income elderly persons; that 
is, households of one or more persons at least one of whom is 62 years 
of age at the time of initial occupancy.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 24, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The Jacksonville Multifamily Hub requested 
permission to waive the age requirements of the subject project to 
alleviate the occupancy and financial problems at property. The owner/
management agent pointed to the income limits in the area as a ``root 
cause'' of their problem, stating that many of the elderly applicants 
fall within the ``low-income'' limits but do not fall within the ``very 
low-income'' bracket. Providing for a waiver of the elderly, 
handicapped, and very low-income requirements allows the owner to rent 
to persons 55 years and older and low-income applicants. If the waiver 
had not been granted, the owner would not have had the flexibility to 
offer units to persons 55 years and older or low-income applicants, and 
therefore, would not be able to maintain full occupancy and the project 
would fail. This waiver is in effect for one year from date of 
approval.
    Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset Management, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Room 6160, Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone: (202) 708-3730.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c).
    Project/Activity: Main Creek Villa, Conrath, WI; Project Number: 
075-EE071.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.410 relates to admission of 
families to projects for elderly or handicapped families that received 
reservations under section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 and housing 
assistance under section 8 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937. Section 
891.410(c) limits occupancy to very low-income elderly persons; that 
is, households of one or more persons at least one of whom is 62 years 
of age at the time of initial occupancy.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 16, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The Minneapolis-St. Paul Multifamily Hub requested 
waiver of the age and income requirements for the subject property. The 
owner/management agent of the subject project requested permission to 
waive the elderly and low-income requirements to alleviate the current 
occupancy and financial problems at the property. The property will be 
allowed to rent to the non-elderly between the ages of 55 and 62 years 
and allow the applicants to meet the low-income eligibility 
requirements. Providing for a waiver to the elderly and low-income 
restrictions allows the owner additional flexibility to rent vacant 
units. The owner will have the flexibility to offer units to the non-
elderly, low-income applicants, and therefore, will be able to achieve 
full occupancy and the project will not fail. This waiver is effective 
for one year from date of approval.
    Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset Management, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Room 6160, Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone: (202) 708-3730.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c).
    Project/Activity: Lincoln Unity Apartments, West Hamlin, WV; 
Project Number: 045-EH098.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.410 relates to admission of 
families to projects for elderly or handicapped families that received 
reservations under section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 and housing 
assistance under section 8 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937. Section 
891.410(c) limits occupancy to very low-income elderly persons; that 
is, households of one or more persons at least one of whom is 62 years 
of age at the time of initial occupancy.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 20, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The Charleston Multifamily Program Center requested 
indefinite waiver of the elderly and very low-income requirements for 
the subject property until it reaches 97 percent occupancy. The owner/
management agent of the subject project requested permission to waive 
the elderly and low-income requirements to alleviate the current 
occupancy problem at the property. The property is located in West 
Hamlin, West Virginia, and currently has 79 percent occupancy. The 
market is ``soft'' in this area and the potential market for persons 
between the ages of 55 and 62 is good. The property will be allowed to 
rent to the non-elderly between the ages of 55 and 62 years with or 
without disabilities, and allow the applicants or families to meet the 
low-income eligibility requirements. Providing for a waiver to the 
elderly and low-income restrictions allows the owner additional 
flexibility to rent vacant units. The owner will have the flexibility 
to offer units to the non-elderly, low-income, disabled, and 
handicapped applicants, and therefore, will be able to achieve full 
occupancy and the project will not fail. This waiver is effective for 
one year from date of approval.
    Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset Management, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Room 6160, Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone: (202) 708-3730.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c).
    Project/Activity: Wild Goose Landing Apartments, Oakfield, WI; 
Project Number: 075-EE051/NP/WAH/L8.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.410 relates to admission of 
families to projects for elderly or handicapped families that received 
reservations under section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 and housing 
assistance under section 8 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937. Section 
891.410(c) limits occupancy to very low-income elderly persons; that 
is, households of one or more persons at least one of whom is 62 years 
of age at the time of initial occupancy.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 30, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The Minneapolis-St. Paul Multifamily Hub requested a

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waiver of the income restrictions for the subject project because the 
current occupancy level of eligible persons and families does not 
support successful operation of the project. This waiver allows the 
project owner/management agent to rent units to persons between the 
ages of 55 years and 62 years, and allows the applicants to meet the 
low-income eligibility requirement. The owner will have the flexibility 
to offer units to the non-elderly, low-income applicants, and 
therefore, will be able to achieve full occupancy and the project will 
not fail. This waiver is in effect for one year from date of approval.
    Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset Management, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Room 6160, Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone: (202) 708-3730.

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

    For further information about the following waivers actions, please 
see the name of the contact person who immediately follows the 
description of the waiver granted.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 902.33(a).
    Project/Activity: Coolidge Housing Authority, Coolidge, TX; TX228.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 902.33(a) establishes the financial 
reporting requirements for public housing agencies.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian 
Housing.
    Date Granted: August 2, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The housing authority experienced auditor, 
accountant, transmission problems, and therefore, requested an 
extension of the report due date. The request was granted to allow the 
housing authority to address these problems.
    Contact: Judy Wojciechowski, Director, Office of Troubled Agency 
Recovery, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing 
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, 20410; 
telephone: (202) 708-4932, extension 3464.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 902.33(a).
    Project/Activity: Housing Authority City of Canyon, Canyon, TX; 
TX045.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 902.33(a) establishes the financial 
reporting requirements for public housing agencies.
    Granted by: Paula O. Blunt, for Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary 
for Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: September 9, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The housing authority requested an extension of the 
reporting deadline due to internal delays as a result of a change in 
administration at the housing authority. The extension was granted.
    Contact: Judy Wojciechowski, Director, Office of Troubled Agency 
Recovery, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing 
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; 
telephone: (202) 708-4932, extension 3464.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 902.33(a).
    Project/Activity: Housing Authority of the City of Andrews, 
Andrews, TX; TX315.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 902.33(a) establishes the financial 
reporting requirements for public housing agencies.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian 
Housing.
    Date Granted: September 19 2002.
    Reason Waived: The housing authority requested an extension of the 
report due date because of difficulty in obtaining an accountant, and 
also computer upgrading problems. The extension was granted.
    Contact: Judy Wojciechowski, Director, Office of Troubled Agency 
Recovery, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing 
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, 20410; 
telephone: (202) 708-4932, extension 3464.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 902.63(a).
    Project/Activity: Princeville Housing Authority, Princeville, NC: 
NC169
    Nature of Requirement: Section 902.63(a) requires submissions by 
the public housing agency followed by scoring under the four Public 
Housing Assessment System (PHAS) indicators.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian 
Housing.
    Date Granted: July 2, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The housing authority requested a waiver of three of 
the four indicators due to hurricane damage to its facility. The 
request was granted requiring an audit submission only.
    Contact: Judy Wojciechowski, Director, Office of Troubled Agency 
Recovery, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing 
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; 
telephone: (202) 708-4932, extension 3464.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 902.63(a).
    Project/Activity: Habitat Property Management, Chicago, IL: IL802
    Nature of Requirement: Section 902.63(a) requires submissions by 
the public housing agency followed by scoring under the four PHAS 
indicators.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian 
Housing.
    Date Granted: July 18, 2002.
    Reason Waived: PHAS scoring requires public housing agencies to be 
scored in all four indicators to determine an overall score. However, 
the Habitat Property Management is not a traditional housing authority. 
This company is an agency that builds units and transfers title to the 
Chicago Housing Authority. The request was granted to waive three of 
the four indicators requiring submission of audits.
    Contact: Judy Wojciechowski, Director, Office of Troubled Agency 
Recovery, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing 
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; 
telephone: (202) 708-4932, extension 3464.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 982.505(d).
    Project/Activity: Housing Authority of the city of Los Angeles, Los 
Angeles, CA; Housing Choice Voucher Program.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 982.505(d) allows a public housing 
agency (PHA) to approve a higher payment standard within the basic 
range for a family that includes a person with disabilities as a 
reasonable accommodation.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian 
Housing.
    Date Granted: July 26, 2002.
    Reason Waived: Approval of the waiver was granted to allow a 
housing choice voucher participant with a debilitating disease to 
remain in his current unit, which rents for an amount that exceeds 120 
percent of the fair market rent. Due to the participant's health, it 
would be an undue hardship for the program participant to seek a unit 
to lease within the established payment standard amount and relocate.
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and 
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing Voucher Programs, Office 
of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 20410; 
telephone: (202) 708-0477.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 982.532 (a)(4).
    Project/Activity: Housing and Community Development Corporation of 
Hawaii (HCDCH), Honolulu, Hawaii; Housing Choice Voucher Program. HCDCH 
requested a waiver to allow a program participant, who is a person with 
disabilities, to rent housing from the University of Hawaii as a 
reasonable accommodation.

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    Nature of Requirement: Section 982.532(a)(4) defines college 
dormitories or other school dormitories as types of housing that are 
ineligible for tenant-based assistance.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian 
Housing.
    Date Granted: August 16, 2002.
    Reason Waived: Approval of the waiver was granted because the 
voucher participant needed to live in housing on the college campus for 
easier access to classes. The voucher participant is dependent on an 
electric wheelchair for mobility and there is no other affordable 
housing on or near the University.
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and 
Operations Division, Office of Housing Voucher Programs, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 20410; telephone: 
(202) 708-0477.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 983.51.
    Project/Activity: The Housing Authority of the County of Chester 
(HACC), Chester, Pennsylvania; Project-based Assistance Program. The 
HACC requested a waiver of the aforementioned program regulation to 
allow for the selection of units for project-based assistance that were 
competitively selected for tax credits, and competitively awarded HOPE 
VI grant funds without requiring HUD review and approval of a written 
selection policy, and without advertising for a competitive selection 
of units under the project-based program. The HACC is the general 
partner of the entity that owns the development.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 983.51 requires HUD review and 
approval of a written selection policy and advertisement for the 
competitive selection of units to receive project-based assistance.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian 
Housing.
    Date Granted: September 27, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The waiver was granted on the basis that the units 
had already undergone a total of two competitive processes and on the 
HACC's desire to induce capital contributions from its limited partners 
to assist in the restructuring of the financing on the project.
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and 
Operations Division, Office of Housing Voucher Programs, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 20410; telephone: 
(202) 708-0477.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 983.51(a), (b), and 983.56(a) and (c).
    Project/Activity: Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO), New 
Orleans, Louisiana; Project-based Assistance Program. The HANO 
requested a waiver of competition requirements under the project-based 
assistance program and the requirement of HUD field office review of 
new construction applications. The project is a previous public housing 
site owned by the HANO. The HANO plans to transform the site into a 
stable, mixed-income community.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 983.51 requires HUD review and 
approval of a written selection policy and advertisement for the 
competitive selection of units to receive project-based assistance. 
Section 983.56 deals with HUD field office review of new construction 
applications.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian 
Housing.
    Date Granted: August 30, 2002.
    Reason Waived: The waiver was granted on the basis that the HANO 
has a substantial interest in the property and the waiver would allow 
the units to be used as replacement housing in conjunction with HOPE VI 
program activities to further local revitalization objectives.
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and 
Operations Division, Office of Housing Voucher Programs, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 20410; telephone: 
(202) 708-0477.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 983.51.
    Project/Activity: The High Point Housing Authority (HPHA), High 
Point, North Carolina; Project-based Assistance Program. The HPHA 
requested a waiver of competitive selection of owner proposals.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 983.51 requires competitive 
selection of owner proposals in accordance with a housing authority's 
HUD-approved advertisement and unit selection policy.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian 
Housing.
    Date Granted: July 26, 2002.
    Reason Waived: Competitive selection was waived since the 
Springfield Community Development Partners (SCDP) had already gone 
through two rounds of competitive selection. The HPHA competitively 
selected the SCDP as its HOPE VI partner to revitalize the former 
Springfield Townhomes public housing project. In addition, the SCDP was 
also awarded low-income housing tax credits for the same project 
through a competitive process conducted by the North Carolina Housing 
Finance Agency.
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and 
Operations Division, Office of Housing Voucher Programs, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 20410; telephone: 
(202) 708-0477.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 1000.214.
    Project/Activity: The submission of the Indian Housing Plan (IHP) 
by the Native Village of Tanana (Tanana, AK) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2002 
funding made available under the Native American Housing Assistance and 
Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA).
    Nature of Requirement: Section 1000.214 establishes a July 1st 
deadline for the submission of an IHP.
    Reason Waived: The Native Village of Tanana stated that the 
Executive Director was told that the IHP had been prepared and 
submitted to the Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) by the 
required deadline. When discovered that the Executive Director had not 
submitted the IHP, the Executive Director completed and electronically 
submitted the plan. Had subsistence needs not precluded the Executive 
Director's presence in the office June 28, 2002, through July 8, 2002, 
the misrepresentation would have been discovered and corrected.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian 
Housing.
    Date Granted: September 27, 2002.
    Contact: Deborah Lalancette, Director, Grants Management, Denver 
Program ONAP, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 1999 
Broadway, Suite 3390, Denver, CO 80202; telephone: (303) 675-1625.

    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 1000.214.
    Project/Activity: The submission of the IHP by the Native Village 
of Tanacross (Tanacross, AK) for FY 2002 funding made available under 
NAHASDA.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 1000.214 establishes a July 1st 
deadline for the submission of an IHP.
    Reason Waived: The Native Village of Tanacross stated, and ONAP 
believes, that the IHP was mailed prior to the regulatory deadline and 
the submission was lost in the mail.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian 
Housing.

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    Date Granted: September 27, 2002.
    Contact: Deborah Lalancette, Director, Grants Management, DPONAP, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 1999 Broadway, Suite 3390, 
Denver, CO 80202; telephone: (303) 675-1625.

    [sbull] Regulation: Section II subpart E and subpart F of the 
January 16, 2001, Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA Project-
Based Assistance (PBA) Program; Initial Guidance.
    Project/Activity: The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA), 
Minneapolis, Minnesota; Project-based Assistance Program. The MPHA 
requested an exception to the initial guidance to permit it to attach 
PBA to the Phillips Park Initiative that is in a census tract with a 
poverty rate that exceeds 20 percent. The MPHA also requested an 
exception to waive the requirement that no more than 25 percent of the 
dwelling units in any building may be assisted under a housing 
assistance payments (HAP) contract for PBA except for dwelling units 
that are specifically made available for elderly families, disabled 
families and families receiving supportive services for this project.
    Nature of Requirement: Section II subpart E of the initial guidance 
requires that in order to meet the Department's goal of deconcentration 
and expanding housing and economic opportunities, the projects must be 
in census tracts with poverty rates of less than 20 percent. Section II 
subpart F requires that no more than 25 percent of the dwelling units 
in any building may be assisted under a housing assistance payments 
(HAP) contract for PBA except for dwelling units that are specifically 
made available for elderly families, disabled families, and families 
receiving supportive services.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary For Public And Indian 
Housing.
    Date Granted: July 26, 2002.
    Reason Waived: Approval of the exception for deconcentration was 
granted since the Phillips Park Initiative is in the Minneapolis 
Empowerment Zone the goals of which are to open new businesses, create 
jobs, housing, and new educational and healthcare opportunities. These 
goals are consistent with the goal of deconcentration and expanding 
housing and economic opportunities. Approval of the exception for the 
number of units in a building that may be project-based was granted 
because the families living in the building will receive supportive 
services including tenant education, budgeting, parenting skills and 
will be able to access the Train to Work program that will prepare them 
for entry-level jobs in the community. These supportive services are 
consistent with the statute.
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and 
Operations Division, Office of Housing Voucher Programs, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 20410; telephone: 
(202) 708-0477.

    [sbull] Regulation: Section II subpart E of the January 16, 2001, 
Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA Project-Based Assistance 
(PBA) Program; Initial Guidance.
    Project/Activity: San Francisco Housing Authority, San Francisco, 
California; Project-based Assistance Program. The San Francisco Housing 
Authority requested an exception to the initial guidance to permit it 
to attach PBA to six projects that are in census tracts with poverty 
rates that exceed 20 percent.
    Nature of Requirement: Section II subpart E of the initial guidance 
requires that in order to meet the Department's goal of deconcentration 
and expanding housing and economic opportunities, the projects must be 
in census tracts with poverty rates of less than 20 percent.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian 
Housing.
    Date Granted: July 16, 2002.
    Reason Waived: Approval of the exception was granted since one of 
the projects, the Dudley Hotel was within the boundaries of Rochester's 
HUD-designated Enterprise Community whose goals of creating jobs, 
housing, and new educational and healthcare opportunities are 
consistent with the goal of deconcentration and expanding housing and 
economic opportunities, and the other five projects (999 Geary Street, 
145 Taylor Street, the West Hotel, the Dalt Hotel, and 421 Turk Street) 
are located within the Tenderloin Neighborhood Revitalization Area 
designated as such in the City of San Francisco's Consolidated Plan 
whose goals are also consistent with the statute.
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and 
Operations Division, Office of Housing Voucher Programs, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 20410; telephone: 
(202) 708-0477.

    [sbull] Regulation: Section II subpart F of the January 16, 2001, 
Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA Project-Based Assistance 
(PBA) Program; Initial Guidance and 24 CFR 983.51.
    Project/Activity: Fort Wayne Housing Authority (FWHA), Fort Wayne, 
Indiana; Project-based Assistance Program. FWHA requested an exception 
to the initial guidance to permit it to attach PBA to units at McMillan 
Park that exceed the 25 percent cap on the number of units in a 
building to which PBA can be attached for families receiving supportive 
services. The FWHA also requested a waiver of competitive selection of 
owner proposals.
    Nature of Requirement: Section II subpart F of the initial guidance 
requires that unless waived, no more than 25 percent of the dwelling 
units in any building may be assisted under a housing assistance 
payments contract for PBA except for dwelling units that are 
specifically made available for elderly families, disabled families, 
and families receiving supportive services. Section 983.51 requires 
competitive selection of owner proposals in accordance with a housing 
authority's HUD-approved advertisement and unit selection policy.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian 
Housing.
    Date Granted: July 5, 2002.
    Reason Waived: Approval of the exception was granted because the 
families living in McMillan Park will participate in the FWHA's Family 
Self-Sufficiency program and will have access to a Neighborhood 
Networks Center, after-school tutoring programs for children and adult 
educational classes. These supportive services are consistent with the 
statute. Competitive selection was conditionally waived since the FWHA 
will acquire a 50 percent interest in the general partner and will 
maintain the project as a housing resource for low-income families. The 
waiver was conditional based on sale of the property to the FWHA within 
six months of the approval date.
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and 
Operations Division, Office of Housing Voucher Programs, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 20410; telephone: 
(202) 708-0477.

    [sbull] Regulation: Section II subpart F of the January 16, 2001, 
Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA Project-Based Assistance 
(PBA) Program; Initial Guidance.
    Project/Activity: Laurinburg Housing Authority (LHA); Laurinburg, 
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Carolina; Project-based Assistance Program. Laurinburg Housing 
Authority requested an exception to the initial guidance to permit it 
to attach PBA to units in Scottish Glen Apartments that exceed the 25 
percent cap on the number of units in a building to which PBA can be 
attached for families receiving supportive services.
    Nature of Requirement: Section II subpart F of the initial guidance 
requires that unless waived, no more than 25 percent of the dwelling 
units in any building may be assisted under a HAP contract for PBA 
except for dwelling units that are specifically made available for 
elderly families, disabled families, and families receiving supportive 
services.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian 
Housing.
    Date Granted: July 16, 2002.
    Reason Waived: Approval of the exception was granted because the 
families living in Scottish Glen Apartments will receive supportive 
services through participation in the LHA's Family Self-Sufficiency 
Program. Services will include: access and resources for health care; 
case management to coordinate and deliver services; educational 
opportunities through a variety of local colleges; financial management 
and homebuyer education; and an array of other programs and services 
provided by local community organizations.
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and 
Operations Division, Office of Housing Voucher Programs, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 20410; telephone: 
(202) 708-0477.

    [sbull] Regulation: Section II subpart F of the January 16, 2001, 
Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA Project-Based Assistance 
(PBA) Program; Initial Guidance.
    Project/Activity: Rochester Housing Authority (RHA), Rochester, New 
York; Project-Based Assistance Program. RHA requested an exception to 
the requirement that no more than 25 percent of the dwelling units in 
any building may be assisted under a HAP contract for PBA except for 
dwelling units that are specifically made available for elderly 
families, disabled families, and families receiving supportive services 
for two buildings owned by the YWCA.
    Nature of Requirement: Section II subpart F of the initial guidance 
requires that no more than 25 percent of the dwelling units in any 
building may be assisted under a housing assistance payments (HAP) 
contract for PBA except for dwelling units that are specifically made 
available for elderly families, disabled families, and families 
receiving supportive services.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian 
Housing.
    Date Granted: September 18, 2002.
    Reason Waived: Approval of the exception for the number of units in 
a building that may be project-based was granted because the families 
living in the units owned by the YWCA will receive the following 
services: case management; alcohol and drug evaluation and treatment; 
mental health services; and linkages to YWCA employment services, 
financial empowerment workshops; and a nutrition outreach program and 
child care. These supportive services are consistent with the statute.
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and 
Operations Division, Office of Housing Voucher Programs, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 20410; telephone: 
(202) 708-0477.

    [sbull] Regulation: Section II subpart E of the January 16, 2001, 
Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA Project-Based Assistance 
(PBA) Program; Initial Guidance.
    Project/Activity: San Diego Housing Commission, San Diego, 
California; Project-based Assistance Program. The San Diego Housing 
Commission requested an exception to the initial guidance to permit it 
to attach PBA to Bandaar Salaam Apartments that is in a census tract 
with a poverty rate of 27 percent.
    Nature of Requirement: Section II subpart E of the initial guidance 
requires that in order to meet the Department's goal of deconcentration 
and expanding housing and economic opportunities, the projects must be 
in census tracts with poverty rates of less than 20 percent.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian 
Housing.
    Date Granted: August 5, 2002.
    Reason Waived: Approval of the exception was granted since the 
project was within the boundaries of one of San Diego's HUD-designated 
Enterprise Communities whose goals of creating jobs, housing, and new 
educational and healthcare opportunities are consistent with the goal 
of deconcentration and expanding housing and economic opportunities.
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and 
Operations Division, Office of Housing Voucher Programs, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 20410; telephone: 
(202) 708-0477.

    [sbull] Regulation: Section II subpart E of the January 16, 2001, 
Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA Project-Based Assistance 
(PBA) Program; Initial Guidance.
    Project/Activity: Rental Assistance Corporation, Buffalo, New York; 
Project-based Assistance Program. The Rental Assistance Corporation 
requested an exception to the initial guidance to permit it to attach 
PBA to Frederick Douglass Towers Phase II that is located in a census 
tract with a poverty rate of 49 percent.
    Nature of Requirement: Section II subpart E of the initial guidance 
requires that in order to meet the Department's goal of deconcentration 
and expanding housing and economic opportunities, the projects must be 
in census tracts with poverty rates of less than 20 percent.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian 
Housing.
    Date Granted: August 5, 2002.
    Reason Waived: Approval of the exception was granted since the 
project was within the boundaries of a HUD-designated Enterprise Zone 
whose goals of creating jobs, housing, and new educational and 
healthcare opportunities are consistent with the goal of 
deconcentration and expanding housing and economic opportunities.
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and 
Operations Division, Office of Housing Voucher Programs, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 20410; telephone: 
(202) 708-0477.

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