[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 182 (Friday, September 19, 2003)]
[Notices]
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Notice of Regulatory waiver Requests Granted for the First Quarter of 
Calendar Year 2003; Notice

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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-4854-N-01]


Notice of Regulatory Waiver Requests Granted for the First 
Quarter of Calendar Year 2003

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, HUD.

ACTION: Public notice of the granting of regulatory waivers from 
January 1, 2003, through March 31, 2003.

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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 
previous 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 January 1, 2003, and ending on March 31, 2003.

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 through TTY by calling the toll-free 
Federal Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339.
    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: 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 
January 1, 2003, through March 31, 2003. 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 April 1, 2003, through June 30, 
2003.
    Accordingly, information about approved waiver requests pertaining 
to HUD regulations is provided in the Appendix that follows this 
notice.

    Dated: September 10, 2003.
Alphonso Jackson,
Deputy Secretary.

Listing of Waivers of Regulatory Requirements Granted by Offices of the 
Department of Housing and Urban Development January 1, 2003, Through 
March 31, 2003

    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.
    IV. Regulatory waivers granted by the Office of Policy 
Development and Research.

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] Regulations: 24 CFR 91.520(a).
    Project/Activity: Dane County, Wisconsin, requested a waiver of 
the requirement that each grantee must submit a performance report 
to HUD within 90 days after the close of the grantee's 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.
    Granted By: Roy A. Bernardi, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: March 17, 2003.
    Reason Waived: It would be a hardship for county staff to 
complete the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report 
(CAPER) without an additional staff member. The county is now in the 
process of hiring this person. The county is unable to submit an 
accurate and complete report on its 2002 program without the 
additional time. The CAPER provides local residents with information 
on the county's accomplishments during the year, and the report data 
goes into a national database used for various reporting purposes, 
including the annual report to Congress. While HUD is desirous of 
timely reports, it is also interested in ensuring that the 
information in CAPERs is complete and accurate. Dane County received 
an extension to May 31, 2003, to submit its 2002 CAPER to HUD.
    Contact: Cornelia Robertson-Terry, Office of Community Planning 
and Development, Room 7152, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000; 
telephone: (202) 708-2565.
    [sbull] Regulations: 24 CFR 92.2.
    Project/Activity: The city of Baltimore, Maryland, requested a 
waiver of the definition of ``single room occupancy'' (SRO)

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housing to permit it to provide HOME funds to rehabilitate and 
expand a transitional housing project.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 92.2 states that newly 
constructed SRO units funded with HOME dollars must contain either 
food preparation or sanitary facilities, while rehabilitated SRO 
units require neither food preparation nor sanitary facilities to be 
located in the unit.
    Granted By: Roy A. Bernardi, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: January 15, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The Department determined that there was good 
cause to grant the waiver due to the physical limitations associated 
with the development of the project and the intent of Bright Hope 
House to provide additional handicapped accessible residential 
units. The project involves a three-story addition to the building 
as well as rehabilitation of the 8,200 square foot existing 
building. This addition will expand the building by 25 percent and 
create 10 new handicapped-accessible units and a three-story 
elevator. Sanitation and food preparation will remain communal.
    Contact: Cornelia Robertson-Terry, Office of Community Planning 
and Development, Room 7152, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000; 
telephone: (202) 708-2565.
    [sbull] Regulations: 24 CFR 92.101(e).
    Project/Activity: Waukesha, Wisconsin County Consortium 
requested a waiver to extend its program qualifications period from 
three to five years.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 92.101(e) states that a 
consortium's qualification as a unit of general local government 
continues for a period of three consecutive years. The rule further 
states that if a member urban county's three year Community 
Development Block Grant (CDBG) qualification cycle is not the same 
as the consortium, the consortium may elect a shorter qualification 
period than three years to synchronize with the urban county's 
qualification period.
    Granted By: Roy A. Bernardi, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: January 17, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The Department determined that there was good 
cause for granting the waiver. The waiver will allow Waukesha County 
to align its CDBG and HOME programs to better coordinate them.
    Contact: Cornelia Robertson-Terry, Office of Community Planning 
and Development, Room 7152, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000; 
telephone: (202) 708-2565.
    [sbull] Regulations: 24 CFR 92.212(b).
    Project/Activity: The city of Seattle, Washington, requested a 
waiver of the restrictions on pre-award costs to permit the city to 
incur HOME administration and planning costs prior to the submission 
of the city's Consolidated Plan.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 92.212(b) states that the 
submission and approval of a Consolidated Plan is a requirement for 
receiving a HOME allocation. Paragraph (b) of that section further 
states that eligible costs for the planning and administration of 
the HOME program may be incurred as of the beginning of a 
participating jurisdiction's program year, or the date the 
consolidated plan describing the HOME allocation to which the costs 
will be charged is received by HUD, whichever is later.
    Granted By: Roy A. Bernardi, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: February 5, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The Department determined that there was good 
cause to grant the waiver. Faced with a $60 million deficit, the new 
mayoral administration of the city of Seattle conducted an extensive 
review of the city's budget that resulted in extensive changes to 
the way in which funds are allocated within city programs and 
departments. The budget crisis and uncertainty in budget decisions 
delayed the completion of the city's Consolidated Plan and 
submission to HUD. The delay in submitting the Consolidated Plan 
precludes the city's ability to incur HOME administrative and 
planning costs and threatens to impede the management of ongoing 
HOME-eligible activities. The city proposed a reasonable timeframe 
for submitting the Consolidated Plan to HUD. The waiver will permit 
the city to incur HOME-eligible planning and administrative expenses 
effective January 1, 2003, provided the city submits its FY 2003 
Consolidated Plan by the established February 18, 2003, date.
    Contact: Cornelia Robertson-Terry, Office of Community Planning 
and Development, Room 7152, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000; 
telephone: (202) 708-2565.
    [sbull] Regulations: 24 CFR 92.214(a)(7) & 92.502(d).
    Project/Activity: The Idaho Housing and Finance Association 
(IHFA), Caldwell, Idaho, requested a waiver of the restrictions on 
providing additional HOME assistance to a project more than one year 
after the completion of that project. This waiver will benefit the 
Marble Front complex in Caldwell, Idaho.
    Nature of Requirement: The regulation states that providing 
additional HOME assistance to a project during the period of 
affordability is prohibited, except that additional HOME funds may 
be committed up to one year after project completion as long as the 
HOME funds committed to the project do not exceed the maximum per 
unit subsidy.
    Granted By: Roy A. Bernardi, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: March 27, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The Department determined that there was good 
cause to grant the waiver. The waiver will allow IHFA to invest 
additional HOME funds, not to exceed the maximum per unit subsidy, 
in the Marble Front property. This will bring the property into 
compliance with HOME property standards and tenant income 
requirements, and meet the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards 
as they apply to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 
(Section 504). The waiver will also ensure the affordability of the 
project. HUD required IHFA to review and revise its current Section 
504 monitoring procedures to ensure that all future projects meet 
these fair housing and accessibility requirements.
    Contact: Cornelia Robertson-Terry, Office of Community Planning 
and Development, Room 7152, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000; 
telephone: (202) 708-2565.
    [sbull] Regulations: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3).
    Project/Activity: The city of Decatur, Illinois, requested a 
waiver of the regulation which generally requires that all single 
unit housing structures on property acquired with CDBG funds must be 
occupied by low- and moderate-income households. The city requested 
this waiver to allow it to convey property it acquired, in part, 
with CDBG funds to the Decatur Housing Authority (DHA) to be 
included as part of the revitalization of the Near North area as a 
mixed-income community.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 570.208 (a)(3) requires that all 
single unit housing structures on property acquired with CDBG funds 
must be occupied by low- and moderate-income households.
    Granted By: Roy A. Bernardi, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: March 27, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The methodology used to determine compliance with 
section 570.208 (a)(3) is not required by statute. Therefore, HUD 
may consider a waiver to permit the use of another methodology to 
meet the housing national objective. Based on the information 
provided, the city has demonstrated good cause for this waiver. 
Although CDBG funds represent 14 percent of the total cost, the city 
stated that 35 percent of the single-family units would be for low- 
and moderate-income households. This will allow the DHA to further 
the revitalization of the Near North area as a mixed-income 
community with 35 percent of the single family housing units and at 
least 51 percent of the rental units be occupied by low- and 
moderate-income households upon completion of the project. The city 
must notify HUD if any changes occur in either the financing, number 
of units in the project, and/or those occupied by low- and moderate-
income household, since any changes could nullify this waiver. 
Finally, the regulation at Sec.  570.208(a)(3) requires that rental 
housing occupied by low- and moderate-income households must be at 
affordable rents.
    Contact: Cornelia Robertson-Terry, Office of Community Planning 
and Development, Room 7152, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000; 
telephone: (202) 708-2565.
    [sbull] Regulations: 24 CFR 574.330(a).
    Project/Activity: The Los Angeles Housing Authority requested a 
waiver of the 21 week limit on short-term rent, mortgage, and 
utility assistance for 2,159 individuals reaching their time 
limitation, so that they may be able to continue to receive such 
assistance.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 574.330(a)(1) states that rent, 
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utilities payments to prevent the homelessness of the tenant or 
mortgagor of a dwelling may not be provided to such an individual 
for these costs accruing over a period of more than 21 weeks in any 
52-week period. Section 574.330 (a)(2) states that HUD may waive, as 
it determines appropriate, the limitations of paragraph (a)(1) and 
will favorably consider a waiver based on the good faith effort of a 
project sponsor to provide housing under subparagraph (c).
    Granted By: Roy A. Bernardi, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: January 14, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The Department reviewed the city's documented 
attachment and determined that the city has satisfied the 
requirements of the 21-week limitation for the individuals. Further, 
the city's housing specialists have made a good faith effort to 
secure permanent housing for the client's level of need, but such 
housing is not available in the current living environment.
    Contact: Cornelia Robertson-Terry, Office of Community Planning 
and Development, Room 7152, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000; 
telephone: (202) 708-2565.

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: Quail Run Apartments, Peoria, AZ; Project 
Number: 123-35370.
    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 
proceeds for the subject property.
    Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: January 31, 2003.
    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 Phoenix 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 20410-8000; telephone: (202) 
708-1142.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 200.54(a).
    Project/Activity: H.J. Heinz Lofts, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County 
Project Number: 033-35246.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 200.54(a) establishes the 
procedures for a pro-rata disbursement of the mortgagor's front 
money escrow funds and FHA-insured proceeds for the subject 
property.
    Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: February 26, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The regulation was waived since the front money 
escrow is so large, the insured proceeds would not be disbursed for 
11 or 12 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 Philadelphia 
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 20410-8000; telephone: (202) 
708-1142.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 200.54(a).
    Project/Activity: St. Edmunds Meadows, Chicago, IL; Project 
Number: 071-35719.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 200.54(a) establishes the 
procedures for a pro-rata disbursement of the mortgagor's front 
money escrow funds and FHA-insured proceeds for the subject 
property.
    Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: March 13, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The regulation was waived since the front money 
escrow is so large, the insured proceeds would not be disbursed for 
at least 8-10 months after initial endorsement, resulting in payment 
of extension fees to the investors who purchased GNMA mortgage-
backed securities. Providing a waiver of 24 CFR 200.54(a) permitted 
the Chicago 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 20410-8000; telephone: (202) 
708-1142.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 200.54(a).
    Project/Activity: Harold Washington Unity Cooperative, Chicago, 
IL; Project Number: 071-32140.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 200.54(a) establishes the 
procedures for a pro-rata disbursement of the mortgagor's front 
money escrow funds and FHA-insured proceeds for the subject 
property.
    Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: March 13, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The regulation was waived since the front money 
escrow is so large, the insured proceeds would not be disbursed for 
at least 6-8 months after initial endorsement, resulting in payment 
of extension fees to the investors who purchased GNMA mortgage-
backed securities. Providing a waiver of 24 CFR 200.54(a) permitted 
the Chicago 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 20410-8000; telephone: (202) 
708-1142.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 203.402(j).
    Project/Activity: Single-family claims submitted on dwellings in 
Planned Unit Developments (PUDs).
    Nature of Requirement: 24 CFR 203.402(j) provides that mortgage 
lenders may include in their claim, any charges for the 
administration, operation, maintenance, and repair of community-
owned property paid by the mortgage lender for the purpose of 
discharging an obligation arising out of a covenant filed for record 
and approved by the Secretary prior to the issuance of the mortgage, 
and charges for certain repairs to the mortgaged property resulting 
from damage or neglect.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: February 27, 2003.
    Reason Waived: On January 22, 2003, in HUD Mortgagee Letter 
2003-02, the Department eliminated FHA approval of a PUD as a 
precondition for placing a FHA mortgage on a dwelling located in the 
development. This prior approval constituted the approval by the 
Secretary prior to the issuance of the mortgage, referred to in 24 
CFR 203.402(j). The waiver was granted to allow mortgage lenders 
submitting mortgage insurance claims to include expenditures on 
assessments and liens on the mortgaged property as the result of 
charges related to the care of community-owned property. Otherwise, 
lenders would be denied such claims, which would be inconsistent 
with HUD's insurance payment policy and discourage lender 
participation in FHA programs.
    Contact: Vance Morris, Director, Office of Single Family Program 
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; telephone: (202) 
708-2121.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 291.210(a).
    Project/Activity: Teacher-Next-Door Sales Program, Nationwide.
    Nature of Requirement: 24 CFR 291.210(a) permits direct sales at 
deep discounts off the list price of properties sold without 
mortgage insurance to governmental entities and private nonprofit 
organizations for use in HUD and local housing or homeless programs.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: March 6, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The Teacher-Next-Door Initiative gives teachers 
the opportunity to live and work in communities where they are most 
needed. The integration of teachers, who are role models and 
mentors, into a community enhances the community's quality of life. 
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Initiative has enabled HUD to dispose of approximately 2,500 
properties from its inventory resulting in homeownership for an 
equivalent number of qualified buyers and increasing owner-occupant 
single-family households in revitalization areas. This waiver will 
continue to make properties available to teachers with discounts.
    Contact: Joseph McCloskey, Director, Office of Single Family 
Asset Management, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone: (202) 
708-1672.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 401.600.
    Project/Activity: The following projects requested waivers to 
the 12-month limit at above-market rents (24 CFR 491.600):

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         FHA No.                 Project name                State
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08435189................  Branson Manor.............  MO
02335206................  Chateau Apartments........  MA
10135316................  Cottonwood Apartments.....  CO
07335381................  Crossings I...............  IN
06435206................  Cypress Garden Apartments.  LA
05335366................  Duplin County Housing.....  NC
06235566................  Elmwood Apartments........  AL
04335275................  Greenfield Meadows........  OH
08335267................  Lakeland Wesley Village I.  KY
01235452................  Morrisania IV.............  NY
04235301................  Newman Highland Square....  OH
11735191................  Rolling Green Apartments..  OK
04235331................  Shaker Boulevard Gardens..  OH
08335338................  Vernon Manor Apartments...  KY
04235266................  Westview Apartments.......  OH
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    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: January 16, 2003.
    Reason 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: Norman Dailey, Office of Multifamily Housing Assistance 
Restructuring, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Portals 
Building, Suite 400, 1280 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 
20410-8000; telephone: (202) 708-3856.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 401.600.
    Project/Activity: The following projects requested waivers to 
the 12-month limit at above-market rents (24 CFR 491.600):

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         FHA No.                 Project name                State
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01735184................  Abbott Towers/Enterprise    CT
                           Apts..
04535148................  Adams Landing.............  WV
01257144................  Albert Goodman Plaza......  NY
07235081................  Bissel Apartments.........  IL
01257141................  Bruckner Houses...........  NY
04235342................  Bucyrus Plaza.............  OH
07335375................  Country Apts. (Brownstown   IN
                           Apts.).
08535277................  Flat River Apartments.....  MO
01257088................  Greene Park Arms..........  NY
01235410................  John Crawford Snr. Citizen  NY
                           Housing.
04235365................  Lake Avenue Commons.......  OH
06235304................  Medical Center Terrace....  AL
01257158................  Monterey Gardens..........  NY
11535194................  Nolan Terrace.............  TX
08335321................  Osage Estates.............  KY
03235022................  Prestwyck Apts............  DE
01257148................  The Gateways (Greenport     NY
                           Apts.).
02335253................  Villa Nueva Vista.........  MA
04235313................  William E. Fowler, Sr.      OH
                           Apts. II.
01335097................  Woodsboro Apartments......  NY
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    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: February 19, 2003.
    Reason 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: Norman Dailey, Office of Multifamily Housing Assistance 
Restructuring, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Portals 
Building, Suite 400, 1280 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 
20410-8000; telephone: (202) 708-3856.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 401.600.
    Project/Activity: The following projects requested waivers to 
the 12-month limit at above-market rents (24 CFR 491.600):

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         FHA No.                 Project name                State
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04644122................  Alms Hill Apartments......  OH
03335087................  Cider Mill Apartments.....  PA
03435185................  Cobbs Creek NSA...........  PA
06235333................  Crossgates Apartments.....  AL
06735253................  Crystalwood Apartments....  FL
06535574................  Earnestine McNease          MS
                           Apartments.
05411049................  Forest Villa Apartments...  SC
06535575................  Goodhaven Manor Apartments  MS
04335176................  Hillside Apartments.......  OH
01257211................  Kingsbridge Decatur Phase   NY
                           1.
05635132................  Miramar Housing...........  PR
05435466................  The Carolina..............  SC
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    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: March 20, 2003.
    Reason 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: Norman Dailey, Office of Multifamily Housing Assistance 
Restructuring, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Portals 
Building, Suite 400, 1280 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 
20410-8000; telephone: (202) 708-3856.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 883.606(b).
    Project/Activity: Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 883.606(b) prohibits the 
collection of an override and a Housing Assistance Payments Contract 
administration fee in connection with the same project.
    Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: February 28, 2003.
    Reason Waived: HUD requested the Pennsylvania Housing 
Authority's assistance in responding to a finding made by the 
General Accounting Office that HUD, in approving bond refunding 
proposals submitted by state housing finance agencies in the early 
1990s, did not enforce a regulatory prohibition of collection of 
both contract administration fees and bond yield override in 
connection with the same project (24 CFR part 883, section 
883.606(b)) and neglected to issue formal waivers at the time of 
approval. HUD proposed to correct this oversight by providing an 
opportunity to agencies in violation of this rule to request and 
justify formal waivers. The Pennsylvania Housing Authority submitted 
an application dated January 31, 2001, in connection with its 
refunding in 1990 of three series of bonds issued in 1982 which 
financed construction of 32 section 8 assisted projects which 
received a Financing Adjustment Factor. HUD finds that the uses of 
the revenues are consistent with the objectives of the McKinney Act 
bond refunding program and would be impractical to upset the 
security arrangements that were relied upon by rating agencies, bond 
underwriters, and investors in the marketing of bonds. Therefore, it 
would be unreasonable to enforce the regulation retroactively.
    Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset 
Management, Department of

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Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6160, 
Washington, DC 20410-8000; telephone: (202) 708-3730.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Burnside Station, Portland, OR; Project 
Number: 126-HD031/OR16-Q011-002.
    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: January 7, 2003.
    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 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Holiday Heights VOA Living Center, Bradenton, 
FL; Project Number: 067-HD079/FL29-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: January 7, 2003.
    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 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: 128th Place, St. Petersburg, FL; Project 
Number: 067-HD085/FL29-Q011-005.
    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: January 7, 2003.
    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 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Montbello VOA Elderly Housing, Denver, CO; 
Project Number: 101-EE049/CO99-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: January 7, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor exhausted all efforts to obtain 
additional funding. The costs of construction and Davis Bacon wages 
have increased considerably. 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 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: La Playa Apartments, San Francisco, CA; 
Project Number: 121-HD065/CA39-Q981-002.
    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: January 10, 2003.
    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 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: ASI-Jackson County, Medford, OR; Project 
Number: 126-HD028/OR16-Q991-002.
    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: January 10, 2003.
    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 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: St. Peter Claver Courts, Robbins, IL; Project 
Number: 071-EE152/IL06-S991-011.
    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: January 15, 2003.
    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 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Shenango Presbyterian Senior Housing, 
McKeesport, PA; Project Number: 033-EE084/PA28-S961-011.
    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: February 13, 2003.
    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 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Yakubian Homes, Alton, IL; Project Number: 
072-HD110/IL06-Q991-007.
    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: February 26, 2003.
    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 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: The Center on Halsted, Chicago, IL; Project 
Number: 071-HD122/IL06-Q011-002.
    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: February 26, 2003.
    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

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Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; telephone: (202) 
708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Heritage Field I, Decatur, IL; Project Number: 
072-HD116/IL06-Q011-003.
    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: February 26, 2003.
    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 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: McMillon Adventist Estates, Birmingham, AL; 
Project Number: 062-EE052/AL09-S011-005.
    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: March 14, 2003.
    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 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: South Daytona Beach Good Samaritan Housing, 
Inc., South Daytona Beach, FL; Project Number: 067-EE111/FL29-S001-
011.
    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: March 14, 2003.
    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 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: International Hotel Senior Housing, San 
Francisco, CA; Project Number: 121-EE059/CA39-S941-011.
    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: March 20, 2003.
    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. 
Construction costs for the project are higher than typical for a 
modestly designed project because the design is a combination of 
historic preservation issues and urban design objectives of the city 
and county of San Francisco.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Simpson Mid-Town Apartments, Philadelphia, PA; 
Project Number 034-EE107/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: March 24, 2003.
    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 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Nashville Supportive Housing, Nashville-
Davidson, TN; Project Number: 086-HD016/TN43-Q971-001.
    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: March 25, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor will contribute $11,000 toward the 
shortfall. 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 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Villa Seton, Inc., 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: March 31, 2003.
    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 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Fort Collins Volunteers of America (VOA) 
Elderly Housing, Fort Collins, CO; Project Number: 101-EE045/CO99-
S991-001.
    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: January 7, 2003.
    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. The 
project experienced delays due to the need to redesign the project 
as a result of significant increases in the costs of construction 
and Davis Bacon wages.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Oak Springs Villas, Austin, TX; Project 
Number: 115-EE059/TX59-S001-003.
    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: January 7, 2003.
    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. Delays 
were due to the

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need to have the land surveyed, platted, and rezoned.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Shenango Presbyterian Senior Housing, 
McKeesport, PA; Project Number: 033-EE084/PA28-S961-001.
    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: January 7, 2003.
    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. The 
sponsor needed additional time to secure another site and obtain 
additional funds from outside sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: New Life Homes II, Albuquerque, NM; Project 
Number: 116-HD015/NM16-Q001-001.
    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: March 4, 2003.
    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. 
Additional time was needed for HUD to process the firm commitment, 
and the sponsor to prepare and submit the closing package.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Tremont Terrace, Fort Worth, TX; Project 
Number: 113-HD018/TX21-Q001-001.
    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: March 14, 2003.
    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. 
Additional time was needed to identify additional funds and to make 
design changes.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Albuquerque VOA Elderly Housing, Project 
Number: 116-EE022/NM16-S001-003.
    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: March 20, 2003.
    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. HUD 
needed additional time to issue the Firm Commitment and to review 
the initial closing documents.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Las Golondrinas, San Jose, CA; Project Number: 
121-EE138/CA39-S001-009.
    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: January 7, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the City Council 
to approve the secondary financing commitment by the city of San 
Jose.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Venable Apartments at Stadium Place, 
Baltimore, MD; Project Number: 052-EE036/MD06-S001-002.
    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: January 7, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to review the 
secondary financing documents and for the project to reach initial 
closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: AHEPA 410, Incorporated, Daytona Beach, FL; 
Project Number: 067-EE110/FL29-S001-009.
    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: January 7, 2003.
    Reason Waived: HUD needed additional time to process the revised 
Firm Commitment application and for the project to reach initial 
closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: AHEPA 23--III Apartments, Montgomery, AL; 
Project Number: 062-EE046/AL09-S001-002.
    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: January 7, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The project experienced delays while the sponsor 
attempted to obtain secondary financing in order to meet funding 
shortfalls.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street,

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SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: South Daytona Good Samaritan Housing, South 
Daytona Beach, FL; Project Number: 067-EE111/FL29-S001-011.
    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: January 7, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Delays were experienced by the project while the 
sponsor attempted to obtain secondary financing and to redesign 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 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Ottawa River Estates, Toledo, OH; Project 
Number: 042-HD072/OH12-Q971-004.
    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: January 7, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor is currently tied up in litigation 
concerning the sale of the land designated 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 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Melvin T. Walls Manor, Ypsilanti, MI; Project 
Number: 044-EE070/MI23-S000-003.
    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: January 7, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The owner needed additional time to obtain funds 
from other sources and to redesign 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 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Concerned Care, Incorporated, Kansas City, MO; 
Project Number: 084-HD033/MO16-Q001-001.
    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: January 10, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The owner needed additional time to complete site 
negotiations, and for the city to review and approve the final plat 
process. The engineers needed additional time to complete the land 
disturbance plan and drainage study, which delayed the architect's 
completion of the drawings.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Delran Consumer Home, Delran, NJ; Project 
Number: 035-HD046/NJ39-Q001-015.
    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: January 20, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Delays were incurred by the project while the 
sponsor obtained control of another site.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Holiday Heights VOA Living Center, Bradenton, 
FL; Project Number: 067-HD079/FL29-Q001-004.
    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: January 10, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Delays were experienced by the project while the 
sponsor attempted to acquire secondary financing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: AHEPA 489 Apartments, New Port Richey, FL; 
Project Number: 067-EE109/FL29-S001-007.
    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: January 10, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Delays were experienced by the project while the 
owner prepared the closing documents.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Meadow Park, Sarasota, FL; Project Number: 
067-EE106/FL29-S001-001.
    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: January 10, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the owner to 
revise the firm commitment application and for HUD to reprocess the 
documents.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Ridgeview Terrace II, Ashtabula, OH; Project 
Number: 042-HD084/OH12-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: January 10, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The project experienced delays due to community 
opposition.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: NBA Dogwood Plaza, Boise, ID; Project Number: 
124-EE020/ID16-S001-002.
    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.

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    Date Granted: January 10, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The project experienced delays while the sponsor 
located another site since the purchase price of the original site 
exceeded its appraised value.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Azalea Place Apartments, Vancouver, WA; 
Project Number: 126-HD029/OR16-Q001-001.
    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: January 13, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the owner to 
complete modifications based on Clark County's building permit 
requirements.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Harvard Square, Irvine, CA; Project Number: 
143-HD011/CA43-Q001-001.
    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: January 15, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Delays were incurred by the project due to 
additional time needed to correct unexpected site conditions, and to 
comply with requirements of the city's planning commission and 
permit office.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Project Live XI Consumer Home, East Orange, 
NJ; Project Number: 031-HD098/NJ39-Q991-002.
    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: January 22, 2003.
    Reason Waived: HUD needed additional time to review the initial 
closing documents.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Congress Street Apartments, New Port Richey, 
FL; Project Number: 067-HD077/FL29-Q001-001.
    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: January 24, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The project has been delayed due to litigation 
involving the rezoning of one of the sites.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Bridgeway Apartments II, Picayune, MS; Project 
Number: 065-HD025/MS26-Q001-002.
    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: January 24, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to reprocess the firm 
commitment and for the owner to prepare and submit the closing 
package.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Hale Mahaolu Econo 5, Lahaina, HI; Project 
Number: 140-EE021/HI10-S001-001.
    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: January 24, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed because construction 
problems with an adjacent section 202 project delayed the start of 
construction for the Hale Mahaolu Econo 5 project, and the sponsor 
needed additional time to locate another contractor.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Community Options Middlesex, Old Bridge, NJ; 
Project Number: 031-HD111/NJ39-Q001-002.
    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: January 28, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed because the sponsor 
had to obtain control of a different site from the site 
``identified'' in the application.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Judson Terrace Lodge, San Luis Obispo, CA; 
Project Number: 122-EE163/CA16-S991-014.
    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: January 28, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to transfer land from 
an adjacent property to the Section 202 project in order to provide 
adequate access to the Section 202 project.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
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: January 30, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to prepare the initial 
closing documents.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.

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    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Cinnaminson Consumer House, Cinnaminson, NJ; 
Project Number: 035-HD044/NJ39-Q991-008.
    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: January 30, 2003.
    Reason Waived: HUD needed additional time to review the 
documents and schedule the initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Yakubian Homes, Alton, IL; Project Number: 
072-HD110/IL06-Q991-007.
    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: January 30, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to process and issue 
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 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Community Options Siek Road, Butler, NJ; 
Project Number: 031-HD110/NJ39-Q001-001.
    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: January 30, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor needed more time to obtain control of 
a different site from the site ``identified'' in the application.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Chesapeake Supportive Housing, Inc., 
Chesapeake, VA; Project Number: 051-HD074/VA36-Q981-005.
    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: January 31, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor and co-sponsor needed additional time 
to gain title to the property and access to city infrastructure for 
the project site from the Chesapeake Redevelopment and Housing 
Authority.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Community Hope V Group Home, Washington 
Township, NJ; Project Number: 031-HD123/NJ39-Q001-014.
    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: January 31, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor needed additional time to find an 
alternate site capable of alterations for accessibility. The sponsor 
also needed to resolve issues resulting from a change in contractors 
and the project's cost.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Edgecomb Woods, Windham, ME; Project Number: 
024-EE053/ME36-S001-001.
    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: January 31, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to 
locate an alternate site.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Community Hope III Group Home, Mt. Olive 
Township, NJ; Project Number: 031-HD115/NJ39-Q001-006.
    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: February 12, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor needed additional time to find an 
alternate site capable of alterations for accessibility. The sponsor 
also needed to resolve issues resulting from a change in contractors 
and the project's cost.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Union City Senior Housing, Union City, CA; 
Project Number: 121-EE136/CA39-S001-007.
    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: February 12, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The project has not been able to reach initial 
closing due to delays in obtaining secondary financing, plan 
permits, and a state prevailing wage determination.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Hillsborough County VOA Living Center III, 
Tampa, FL; Project Number: 067-HD080/FL29-Q001-005.
    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: February 12, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor needed additional time to redesign 
the project and re-bid the construction contracts. The sponsor also 
needed additional time to resolve remaining issues and to prepare 
closing documents.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Creekside Gardens, Paso Robles, CA; Project 
Number: 122-EE162/CA16-S991-013.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the 
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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: February 12, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor needed additional time to bring the 
project in at a reasonable cost.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Hill House, Cleveland, OH; Project Number: 
042-HD088/OH12-Q001-002.
    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: February 13, 2003.
    Reason Waived: HUD needed additional time to review and approve 
secondary financing documents received from the Ohio Department of 
Mental Health.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Go-Getters, Incorporated, Princess Anne, MD; 
Project Number: 052-EE035/MD06-S001-001.
    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: February 13, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The project experienced delays due to problems in 
securing a contractor at reasonable cost.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: NCR of Harborcreek, Harborcreek, PA; Project 
Number: 033-EE105/PA28-S001-003.
    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: February 13, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor needed additional time to complete 
the remediation requirements. The site was contaminated.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: ICAN Garden Apartments, Massillon, OH; Project 
Number: 042-HD090/OH12-Q001-004.
    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: February 13, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to 
address deficiencies in the Firm Commitment application and to 
conduct value engineering with the contractor.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Sturgis Consumer Home, Edison, NJ; Project 
Number: 031-HD116/NJ39-Q001-007.
    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: February 13, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor needed additional time for the Firm 
Commitment application to be submitted and processed because of the 
recent approval of the site change.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Presidio Village Senior Housing, Pittsburg, 
Contra Costa County, CA; Project Number: 121-EE134/CA39-S001-005.
    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: February 13, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor needed additional time to secure a 
new prime contractor, new legal counsel, and 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 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Pohatcong Consumer Home, Phillipsburg, NJ; 
Project Number: 031-HD124/NJ39-Q001-016.
    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: February 13, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The project experienced delays because the owner 
needed to redo the original drawings because of the excessive cost. 
A contractor had to be found who was willing to do the work at a 
reasonable cost.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Clark Place, Winchester, KY; Project Number: 
083-HD063/KY36-Q001-004.
    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: February 26, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The project has been delayed because of 
environmental concerns as well as difficulties in obtaining gap 
financing. Additional time was needed to reach initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Independence Park Apartments, Farrell, PA; 
Project Number: 033-HD056/PA28-Q001-002.
    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: February 26, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The project experienced delays because a new site 
had to be located. It was discovered that the original site had 
unsuitable fill that could not feasibly be removed and replaced with 
suitable fill.

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    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Rhinelander Disabled Housing, Rhinelander, 
Oneida County, WI; Project Number: 075-HD063/WI39-Q991-004.
    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: February 26, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The owner needed additional time to locate an 
acceptable site.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Brookview Gardens, Toledo, OH; Project Number: 
042-HD087/OH12-Q001-001.
    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: February 26, 2003.
    Reason Waived: HUD needed additional time to resolve issues with 
the sponsor/owner regarding operating costs and architectural 
concerns.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: McTaggert Court I, Stow, OH; Project Number: 
042-HD089/OH12-Q001-003.
    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: February 26, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to find 
an alternate site twice due to neighborhood opposition.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, IL; Project 
Number: 071-EE141/IL06-S981-002.
    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: February 26, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time for the 
Firm Commitment to be issued and initial closing to occur.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Oak Tree Apartments, Corporation, Huntington, 
WV; Project Number: 045-HD031/WV15-Q001-001.
    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: February 28, 2003.
    Reason Waived: HUD needed additional time to process the Firm 
Commitment application in order for the project to reach initial 
closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Bluegrass Village, Georgetown, KY; Project 
Number: 083-HD062/KY36-Q001-003.
    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: March 4, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner had difficulty obtaining 
additional gap financing. Project delays were caused by 
environmental concerns and zoning issues.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
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: March 4, 2003.
    Reason Waived: HUD needed additional time to process initial 
closing documents.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: George & Lois Brown Estates, Henderson, 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: March 5, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The project could not proceed to initial closing 
due to a lengthy delay in obtaining a survey, and also issues 
involving secondary financing documents.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Stanton Accessible Apartments, Stanton, CA; 
Project Number: 143-HD008/CA43-Q981-002.
    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: March 5, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The owner needed additional time to resolve a 
funding issue.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Browns Memorial Manor, Rochester, NY; Project 
Number: 014-EE200/NY06-S001-006.
    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.

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    Date Granted: March 13, 2003.
    Reason Waived: HUD needed additional time to review 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 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: St. Jude Manor, Akron, OH; Project Number: 
042-EE112/OH12-S991-005.
    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: March 14, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The project incurred delays due to a site change 
and the need to prepare the environmental study and site plans for 
the new site.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Hayworth Housing, Los Angeles, CA; Project 
Number: 122-HD118/CA16-Q991-002.
    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: March 14, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor needed additional time to find an 
acceptable site.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Nader Building, Zanesville, OH; Project 
Number: 043-EE072/OH16-S001-004.
    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: March 14, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor needed additional time to prepare the 
plans and specifications for the change in development methods, to 
obtain a demolition permit, and for the field office to submit a 
request to combine this project with the Sponsor's recently funded 
Section 202 project.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Sterling Oaks, Mt. Sterling, KY; Project 
Number: 083-HD064/KY36-Q001-005.
    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: March 17, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The project experienced delays due to the 
sponsor's difficulty in obtaining a building permit from the local 
authorities.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Honoka'a Knolls Senior Apartments, Honoka'a, 
HI; Project Number: 140-EE020-NP-WAH/HI10-S991-002.
    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: March 17, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor needed additional time to obtain 
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 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Creekside Gardens, Paso Robles, CA; Project 
Number: 122-EE162/CA16-S991-013.
    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: March 17, 2003.
    Reason Waived: HUD needed additional time to process the firm 
commitment application and for the owner to prepare documents for 
the initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: LaPlaya Apartments, San Francisco, CA; Project 
Number: 121-HD065/CA39-Q981-002.
    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: March 17, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Additional time is needed to resolve the Building 
Permit appeal issue and to complete the legal requirements for 
initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Ka'u Group Home, Ka'u, HI; Project Number: 
140-HD024/HI110-Q001-002.
    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: March 17, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Delays were caused because the sponsor had 
difficulty securing an acceptable site.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: McDowell County Housing Action Network, Gary, 
WV; Project Number: 045-EE014/WV15-S001-001.
    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: March 17, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The project incurred delays due to a site change, 
and the need to prepare the environmental study and site plans for 
the new site.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: AHEPA Lehigh Chapter 60 Apartments, Allentown, 
PA; Project Number: 034-EE104/PA26-S001-004.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the 
duration of the fund

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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: March 19, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The Owner needed additional time to resolve 
issues with the title and to get a lien removed from the site.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Reseda Horizons, Northridge, CA; Project 
Number: 122-HD136/CA16-Q001-007.
    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: March 21, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor needed additional time due to a site 
change and the subsequent development of contract documents for the 
new site.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Union Seniors, Los Angeles, CA; Project 
Number: 122-EE133/CA16-S981-002.
    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: March 23, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the field office 
to approve the new site, issue the Firm Commitment, and for the 
project to reach initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Hale O Mana'o Lana Hou II, Wailuku Maui, HI; 
Project Number: 140-HD015/HI110-Q961-001.
    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: March 24, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to resolve legal 
issues involving the partial release of the site.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: AHEPA 23--III Apartments, Montgomery, AL; 
Project Number: 062-EE046/AL09-S001-002.
    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: March 25, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to obtain additional 
funds and to prepare for initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Floyd-Kress Homes, Frederick, MD; Project 
Number: 052-HD043/MD06-Q001-003.
    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: March 26, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor needed additional time to obtain 
permits from the local government.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Pensdale Apartments, Philadelphia, PA; Project 
Number: 034-EE100/PA26-S991-009.
    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: March 28, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The project incurred delays due to the length of 
time it took to relocate several commercial businesses in the 
property.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Nanaikeola Senior Apartments, Waianae, HI; 
Project Number: 140-EE019/HI10-S991-001.
    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: March 31, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor needed additional time to search for 
additional funds from outside sources. The project incurred delays 
due to the need to redesign 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 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Hall Commons, Bridgeport, CT; Project Number: 
017-EE063/CT26-S001-006.
    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: March 31, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The project experienced significant delays 
because the sponsor had to replace the original architect and 
engineering team.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Seneca County VOA, Tiffin, OH; Project Number: 
042-EE120/OH12-S001-004.
    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: March 31, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The owner needed additional time to get approval 
from the Environmental Protection Agency for the sewer tap permit.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and

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Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-
8000; telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Hill House, Cleveland, OH; Project Number: 
042-HD088/OH12-Q001-002.
    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: February 13, 2003.
    Reason Waived: HUD needed additional time to review and approve 
secondary financing documents received from the Ohio Department of 
Mental Health.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.205.
    Project/Activity: Immanuel Courtyard III, Omaha, NE; Project 
Number: 103-EE027/NE26-S021-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.205 provides that Section 202 
project owners be single-purpose corporations.
    Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: February 28, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The project will be built adjacent to the 
sponsor's existing Section 202 project and one owner-entity would 
promote greater service provision, significant cost savings, and 
coordinated administrative maintenance.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; 
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c).
    Project/Activity: Pioneer Square Apartments, Spokane, WA; 
Project Number: 171-EH002.
    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: January 30, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The Northwest/Alaska Multifamily Hub requested 
permission to waive the age requirements of the subject property. 
The owner/management agent of the subject project has 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 will allow 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 20410-8000; telephone: (202) 
708-3730.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c).
    Project/Activity: Fairfield Apartments, Huntington, WV; Project 
Number: 045-EE007.
    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: March 13, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The Charleston Multifamily Program Center 
requested permission to waive the age requirements of the subject 
property. The owner/management agent of the subject project has 
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 
will allow 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 20410-8000; 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 (c).
    Project/Activity: AL001, Housing Authority of the Birmingham 
District, Birmingham, AL.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 902.33(c) addresses reporting 
compliance dates. Unaudited financial statements are required two 
months after the fiscal year end of a public housing agency (PHA) 
and audited financial statements are required no later than 9 months 
after the PHA's fiscal year end, in accordance with the Single Audit 
Act and OMB Circular A-133 of the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB).
    Granted By: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: February 24, 2003.
    Reason Waived: PHA's auditor's license was revoked prior to 
audit financial submission. This created a circumstance beyond the 
PHA's control for getting information submitted to Real Estate 
Assessment Center (REAC). PHA was granted extension of June 30, 
2003.
    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 
20410-5000; telephone: (202) 708-4932.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 902.33(c).
    Project/Activity: FL057, Palatka Housing Authority, Palatka, FL.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 902.33(c) addresses reporting 
compliance dates. Unaudited financial statements are required two 
months after the fiscal year end of a public housing agency (PHA) 
and audited financial statements are required no later than 9 months 
after the PHA's fiscal year end, in accordance with the Single Audit 
Act and OMB Circular A-133 of the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB).
    Granted By: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: February 3. 2003.
    Reason Waived: PHA experienced several managerial/operational 
problems since early 2002. Both the Executive Director and Finance 
Director were suspended and then terminated. In addition, the 
Florida State Attorney's Office and HUD's Office of Inspector 
General (OIG) were currently investigating the agency's financial 
situation. Without certification from these agencies, the PHA could 
not complete its audit.
    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, 
20410-5000; telephone: (202) 708-4932.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 902.33(c).
    Project/Activity: IL039, Kankakee County Housing Authority, 
Kankakee, IL.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 902.33(c) addresses reporting 
compliance dates. Unaudited financial statements are required two 
months after the fiscal year end of a public housing agency (PHA) 
and audited financial statements are required no later than 9 months 
after the PHA's fiscal year end, in accordance with the Single Audit 
Act and OMB Circular A-133 of the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB).
    Granted By: Paula O. Blunt, for Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary 
for Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: April 2, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The PHA had reporting problems for FY 2001 and an 
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Public Accountant (IPA) conflict of interest problem for FY 2002. 
These issues hindered the PHA's ability to submit its audit reports 
to REAC in a timely manner.
    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 
20410-5000; telephone: (202) 708-4932.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 902.33(c).
    Project/Activity: TX036, Housing Authority of the City of 
Borger, Borger, TX.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 902.33(c) addresses reporting 
compliance dates. Unaudited financial statements are required two 
months after the fiscal year end of a public housing agency (PHA) 
and audited financial statements are required no later than 9 months 
after the PHA's fiscal year end, in accordance with the Single Audit 
Act and OMB Circular A-133 of the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB).
    Granted By: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: February 7, 2003.
    Reason Waived: PHA stated that HUD's OIG had its financial books 
from July 23, 2002, through November 20, 2002, which affected its 
ability to submit the audit report to REAC in a timely manner.
    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 
20410-5000; telephone: (202) 708-4932.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 982.207(b)(3).
    Project/Activity: San Francisco Housing Authority (SFHA), San 
Francisco, CA. The SFHA requested a waiver of a selection preference 
regulation in order to select Housing Opportunities for Persons with 
AIDS (HOPWA)-eligible families to occupy 61 of the units receiving 
project-based voucher assistance at the 68-unit Derek Silva project.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 982.207(b)(3), which governs 
tenant selection under the project-based voucher program, states 
that a housing agency may adopt a preference for admission of 
families that include a person with disabilities, but may not adopt 
a preference for persons with a specific disability.
    Granted By: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: February 19, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Since by law only persons with HIV/AIDS may 
occupy units developed with HOPWA funds, a public housing agency may 
only authorize occupancy of such units that also receive project-
based voucher assistance by persons with HIV/AIDS. Therefore, in 
selecting families to refer to the owner for occupancy of these 
units, the SFHA will have to pass over persons on its waiting list 
until it reaches a person with HIV/AIDS who is interested in moving 
into one of these units at the Derek Silva project.
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and 
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 
20410-5000; telephone: (202) 708-0477.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 982.207(b)(3).
    Project/Activity: Anaheim Housing Authority (AHA), Anaheim, CA. 
The AHA requested a waiver of a selection preference regulation in 
order to select Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS 
(HOPWA) eligible families to occupy 22 units receiving project-based 
voucher assistance at the 23-unit Casa Alegre project.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 982.207(b)(3) states that a 
housing agency may adopt a preference for admission of families that 
include a person with disabilities, but may not adopt a preference 
for persons with a specific disability.
    Granted By: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: February 26, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Since by law only persons with HIV/AIDS may 
occupy units developed with HOPWA funds, a public housing agency may 
only authorize occupancy of such units that also receive project-
based voucher assistance by persons with HIV/AIDS. Therefore, in 
selecting families to refer to the owner for occupancy of these 
units, the SFHA will have to passover persons on its waiting list 
until it reaches a person with HIV/AIDS who is interested in moving 
into one of these units at the Casa Alegre Silva project.
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and 
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 
20410-5000; telephone: (202) 708-0477.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 982.207(b)(3).
    Project/Activity: San Francisco Housing Authority (SFHA), San 
Francisco, CA. The SFHA requested a waiver of a selection preference 
regulation in order to select Housing Opportunities for Persons with 
HIV/AIDS (HOPWA) eligible families to occupy 8 of the 18 units 
receiving project-based voucher assistance at the Dudley Hotel.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 982.207(b)(3) states that a 
housing agency may adopt a preference for admission of families that 
include a person with disabilities, but may not adopt a preference 
for persons with a specific disability.
    Granted By: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: March 26, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Since by law only persons with HIV/AIDS may 
occupy units developed with HOPWA funds, a public housing agency may 
only authorize occupancy of such units that also receive project-
based voucher assistance by persons with HIV/AIDS. Therefore, in 
selecting families to refer to the owner for occupancy of these 
units, the SFHA will have to pass over persons on its waiting list 
until it reaches a person with HIV/AIDS who is interested in moving 
into one of these units at the Dudley Hotel.
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and 
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 
20410-5000; telephone: (202) 708-0477.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 982.505(d).
    Project/Activity: Brookline Housing Authority (BHA), Brookline, 
MA. The BHA requested a special exception payment standard that 
exceeds 120 percent of the fair market rent as a reasonable 
accommodation for a disabled housing choice voucher program 
participant. The participant suffers from bi-polar disorder that 
makes her unable to manage her personal finances, solve daily 
problems, and render reasonable judgment decisions regarding her 
personal safety.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 982.505(d) allows a PHA to 
approve a higher payment standard within the basic range for a 
family that includes a person with a disability as a reasonable 
accommodation in accordance with 24 CFR Part 8.
    Granted By: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: January 21, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Approval of the waiver was granted to allow a 
disabled housing choice voucher participant to rent a unit with on-
site supervision and assistance with living activities, without 
which she would not be able to live independently.
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and 
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 
20410-5000; telephone: (202) 708-0477.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 982.505(d)
    Project/Activity: Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles 
(HACLA), Los Angeles, CA. The HACLA requested a special exception 
payment standard that exceeds 120 percent of the fair market rent as 
a reasonable accommodation for a housing choice voucher program 
participant with a disabled family member. The family member suffers 
from brain damage and has a developmental disability.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 982.505(d) allows a PHA to 
approve a higher payment standard within the basic range for a 
family that includes a person with a disability as a reasonable 
accommodation in accordance with 24 CFR Part 8.
    Granted By: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: February 4, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Approval of the waiver was granted to allow a 
housing choice voucher participant to rent a unit close to the 
medical care facilities that are required frequently by the disabled 
family member.
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and 
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 
20410-5000; telephone: (202) 708-0477.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 983.51
    Project/Activity: San Francisco Housing Authority (SFHA), San 
Francisco, CA. The SFHA requested a waiver of competitive selection 
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    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: March 28, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Competitive selection was waived since Valencia 
Gardens had already undergone a competitive selection process for a 
HOPE VI grant.
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and 
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 
20410-5000; telephone: (202) 708-0477.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 983.51 and Section II subpart E of 
the January 16, 2001, Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA 
Project-Based Assistance (PBA) Program; Initial Guidance.
    Project/Activity: Oakland Housing Authority (OHA), Oakland, CA. 
The OHA requested a waiver of competitive selection of owner 
proposals and an exception to the initial guidance to permit it to 
attach PBA to Mandela Gateway that will be located in a census tract 
with a poverty rate of 52 percent.
    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. 
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: February 4, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Competitive selection was waived since the 
project developer/partner was already competitively selected as a 
HOPE VI partner by the OHA. Approval of the exception for 
deconcentration was granted since Mandela Gateway is in a HUD-
designated Enhanced Enterprise Community, the purpose of which is to 
open new businesses, and create jobs, housing, and new educational 
and healthcare opportunities. These goals are consistent with the 
goals of deconcentrating poverty and expanding housing and economic 
opportunities.
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and 
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 
20410-5000; telephone: (202) 708-0477.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 983.51 and Section II subpart E of 
the January 16, 2001, Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA 
Project-Based Assistance (PBA) Program; Initial Guidance.
    Project/Activity: Dayton Metropolitan Housing Authority (DMHA), 
Dayton, OH. The DMHA requested a waiver of competitive selection of 
owner proposals and an exception to the initial guidance to permit 
it to attach PBA to Dayton View Commons that will be located in a 
census tract with a poverty rate of 50 percent.
    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. 
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: February 13, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Competitive selection was waived since the 
project was competitively awarded nine percent Low Income Housing 
Tax Credits through the Ohio Housing Finance Agency. Approval of the 
exception for deconcentration was granted since Dayton View Commons 
is a HOPE VI project, the purpose of which is to transform public 
housing through: changing the physical shape of public housing; 
establishing positive incentives for resident self-sufficiency and 
comprehensive services that empower residents; promoting mixed-
income communities; and forging partnerships with other agencies, 
local governments, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses 
to leverage support and resources. These goals are consistent with 
the goals of deconcentrating poverty and expanding housing and 
economic opportunities.
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and 
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 
20410-5000; telephone: (202) 708-0477.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 983.51 and Section II subpart E of 
the January 16, 2001, Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA 
Project-Based Assistance (PBA) Program; Initial Guidance.
    Project/Activity: Tacoma Housing Authority (THA), Tacoma, WA. 
The THA requested a waiver of competitive selection of owner 
proposals and an exception to the initial guidance to permit it to 
attach PBA to Hillside Terrace Phase II that will be located in a 
census tract with a poverty rate of 28.9 percent.
    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. 
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: March 4, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Competitive selection was waived since the 
project had already gone through two rounds of competitive 
selection. It competed for Low Income Housing Tax Credits through 
the Washington State Housing Finance Commission and was 
competitively awarded $250,000 by the Washington State Housing Trust 
Fund. Approval of the exception for deconcentration was granted 
since the number of assisted units in this project was reduced from 
60 units of public housing to 51 assisted units including the five 
that receive PBA. Also, the city of Tacoma is a HUD-designated 
Renewal Community (formerly Enterprise Community), the purpose of 
which is to open new businesses, and create jobs, housing, and new 
educational and healthcare opportunities for thousands of Americans. 
These goals are consistent with the goals of deconcentrating poverty 
and expanding housing and economic opportunities.
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and 
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 
20410-5000; telephone: (202) 708-0477.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 983.51 and Section II subpart E of 
the January 16, 2001, Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA 
Project-Based Assistance (PBA) Program; Initial Guidance.
    Project/Activity: Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), Chicago, IL. 
The CHA requested a waiver of competitive selection of owner 
proposals and an exception to the initial guidance to permit it to 
attach PBA to 600 South Wabash that will be located in a census 
tract with a poverty rate of 24 percent.
    Nature of Requirement: Regulations at 24 CFR 983.51 requires 
competitive selection of owner proposals in accordance with a 
housing authority's HUD-approved advertisement and unit selection 
policy. 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: March 12, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Competitive selection was waived since 600 Wabash 
had gone through several competitive rounds including the City of 
Chicago Department of Housing's competition for low-income housing 
tax credits, the Chicago Low Income Housing Trust Fund Affordable 
Rents for Chicago competition, the HUD Shelter Plus Care application 
process, and the IHDA Affordable Housing Tax Credit competition. 
Approval of the exception for deconcentration was granted since 
between 1990 and 2000 the population of the two community areas in 
which the project is located, the Loop and Near South Side, grew by 
37 and 39 percent, respectively. There was a 23 percent increase in 
the number of businesses and a 20 percent increase in the number of 
wage earners during the same time period. This is consistent with 
the goals of deconcentrating poverty and expanding housing and 
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    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and 
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 
20410-5000; telephone: (202) 708-0477.
    [sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 983.51 and Section II subpart E of 
the January 16, 2001, Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA 
Project-Based Assistance (PBA) Program; Initial Guidance.
    Project/Activity: Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority 
(CMHA), Cleveland, OH. The CMHA requested a waiver of competitive 
selection of owner proposals and an exception to the initial 
guidance to permit it to attach PBA to Cleveland New Construction 
III in census tracts with poverty rates that range from 30.5 to 54.2 
percent.
    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. 
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: March 18, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The CMHA was awarded funds by the Department to 
provide housing to replace approximately 350 units of obsolete 
multifamily housing that were demolished in the neighborhoods of 
Hough and Glenville. Cleveland New Construction (CNC) III is one of 
the projects designed to replace 234 of the 350 units demolished. 
Competitive selection was waived since the CMHA's partner in the 
development of CNC III was competitively selected in September 2000. 
Approval of the exception for deconcentration was granted since 40 
units of the CNC III project, in which the CMHA plans to attach PBA 
will be located in Cleveland's HUD-designated Empowerment Zone, the 
purpose of which is to open new businesses, and create jobs, 
housing, and new educational and healthcare opportunities. These 
goals are consistent with the goals of deconcentrating poverty and 
expanding housing and economic opportunities.
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and 
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 
20410-5000; 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: Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO), New 
Orleans, LA. The HANO requested an exception to the Initial Guidance 
for three developments that are located in census tracts with 
poverty rates greater than 20 percent. The HANO's request for an 
exemption for the following three projects was based upon a need for 
decent and affordable housing in the city and continued improvement 
in areas where millions of dollars have been spent to rehabilitate 
blighted housing in a city where one third of the housing stock was 
built prior to 1940.
    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: January 6, 2003.
    Reason Waived: The City of New Orleans developed an Impact 
Neighborhood Strategy (INS) that promotes rehabilitating projects in 
cluster areas, bringing together public and private sector 
resources. The focus of this initiative is the establishment of 
partnerships between the city, financial institutions, neighborhood 
churches, and community-based organizations. By pooling public and 
private funds, these partnerships create a variety of housing 
programs targeting homeownership, owner-occupied rehabilitation, and 
investor-owned rehabilitation. The City of New Orleans identified 
six INS areas. The goals of the INS areas are consistent with the 
goals of deconcentrating poverty.
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and 
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 
20410-5000; telephone: (202) 708-0477.
    [sbull] Regulation: Section II subpart F and subpart E of the 
January 16, 2001, Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA Project-
Based Assistance (PBA) Program; Initial Guidance.
    Project/Activity: Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority 
(MHRA), Manchester, NH. The MHRA requested an exception to the 
Initial Guidance on revisions to the project-based assistance (PBA) 
program published in the Federal Register on January 16, 2001, 
regarding the 25 percent cap on the number of units in a building to 
which PBA can be attached. This exception was requested for four 
sites owned and managed by Families in Transition (FIT), to which 
the MHRA intends to attach such assistance. The MHRA also requested 
an exception in regard to deconcentration for a project owned by the 
Neighborhood Housing Service (NHS).
    Nature of Requirement: Section II subpart F of the Initial 
Guidance, states that a PHA may not enter into an agreement or 
housing assistance payments (HAP) contract to provide project-based 
voucher assistance for more than 25 percent of the units in any one 
building, except for dwelling units that are specifically made 
available for elderly families, disabled families, and families 
receiving supportive services. Section II subpart E of the Initial 
Guidance requires that all new PBA agreements or HAP contracts be 
for units in census tracts with poverty rates of less than 20 
percent, unless HUD specifically approves an exception. The 
aforementioned Initial Guidance requires that a PBA contract may 
only be approved if it is consistent with the goal of 
deconcentrating poverty and expanding housing and economic 
opportunities.
    Granted By: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: March 4, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Approval of the exception regarding the 25 
percent cap was granted because all four of the sites owned and 
managed by FIT will are leased to families receiving supportive 
services. FIT provides a considerable array of services, including 
case management, therapeutic services, community meetings, 
educational workshops, employment and advanced computer training 
program, childcare, transportation, and linkages to numerous other 
service providers. In regards to deconcentration, the NHS proposes 
to provide PBA for six units at 25 Brook Street/15-19 Temple Court. 
There are several housing and economic development activities going 
on in the census tract where these projects are located. The Verizon 
Wireless Arena opened one year ago and is bringing numerous sporting 
and entertainment venues to Manchester that stimulate restaurant, 
hotel, and retail activity; a sizeable residential development is 
planned for the block at the corner of Bridge and Elm Street that 
will include 210 units that are to be ``upscale and costly'' thereby 
reducing the concentration of low-income households in the census 
tract; renovations are underway to the offices at Hampshire Plaza at 
1000 Elm Street as well as to the retail and office space at the 
Chase Building at 1037-1043 Elm Street. The Smith Dow Block at 1382-
1480 Elm Street was also renovated a couple of years ago 
considerably upgrading the 68 residential units there. Additional 
planned improvements include streetscape improvements at Lowell and 
Elm Streets and the widening of Granite Street.
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and 
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 
20410-5000; 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: Vermont State Housing Authority (VSHA), 
Montpelier, VT. The VSHA requested an exception to the Initial 
Guidance on revisions to the project-based assistance program 
published in the Federal Register on January 16, 2001, regarding the 
25 percent cap on the number of units in a building to which PBA can 
be attached. This exception was requested by the Housing Foundation, 
Inc. on behalf of Templeton Court Apartments, to which VSHA intends 
to attach such assistance.
    Nature of Requirement: Section II subpart F of the Initial 
Guidance states that a PHA may not enter into an agreement or 
housing assistance payments contract to provide project-based 
voucher assistance for more

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than 25 percent of the units in any one building, 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: March 4, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Approval of the exception was granted because the 
programs at Templeton Court provide services to people of all ages 
and include a strong emphasis on self-sufficiency and economic 
independence. To this objective, Templeton Court Apartments provide 
a considerable array of supportive services which include activities 
for children such as playgroups, homework clubs, mentoring program 
with students from Dartmouth College; and for adults, GED classes, 
and both the voucher family self-sufficiency program and voucher 
homeownership program.
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and 
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 
20410-5000; 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: St. Paul Public Housing Agency (SPPHA), St. 
Paul, MN. The SPPHA requested an exception to the initial guidance 
to permit it to attach PBA to North Grotto, a building that is in a 
census tract with a poverty rate of 22.8 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: March 7, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Approval of the exception for deconcentration was 
granted since the Grotto is within 165 yards of a HUD-designated 
Enterprise Community the goals of which are to open new businesses, 
create jobs, housing, and new educational and healthcare 
opportunities. These goals are consistent with the goals of 
deconcentrating poverty and expanding housing and economic 
opportunities.
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and 
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210,Washington, DC 
20410-0; 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: Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), Chicago, IL. 
The CHA requested an exception to the initial guidance to permit it 
to attach PBA to Roosevelt Tower that will be located in a census 
tract with a poverty rate of 78.32 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: March 7, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Approval of the exception for deconcentration was 
granted since Roosevelt Tower is in a HUD-designated Enterprise 
Community, the purpose of which is to open new businesses, and 
create jobs, housing, and new educational and healthcare 
opportunities. These goals are consistent with the goals of 
deconcentrating poverty and expanding housing and economic 
opportunities
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and 
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 
20410-5000; 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: Douglas County Housing Authority (DCHA), 
Omaha, NE. The DCHA 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 contract for PBA 
except for dwelling units that are specifically made available for 
elderly families, disabled families, and families receiving 
supportive services for Platte Valley Apartments.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 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: March 18, 2003.
    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 all 48 units of Platte Valley Apartments will 
participate in the Family Self-Sufficiency program. These supportive 
services are consistent with the statute.
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and 
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 
20410-5000; telephone: (202) 708-0477.
    [sbull] Regulation: Section II subpart E of the January 16, 
2001, Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA Project-Based 
Assistance Program; Initial Guidance.
    Project/Activity: Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC), 
Baltimore, MD. The HABC requested an exception to the initial 
guidance to permit it to attach PBA to Barrister Court, a project 
that will be located in a census tract with a poverty rate of 24.9 
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: March 24, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Approval of this waiver was granted because 
Barrister Court is in a HUD-designated Empowerment Zone, the purpose 
of which is to open new businesses, and create jobs, housing, and 
new educational and healthcare opportunities. These goals are 
consistent with the goals of deconcentrating poverty and expanding 
housing and economic opportunities.
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and 
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 
20410-5000; telephone: (202) 708-0477.

IV. Regulatory Waivers Granted by the Office of Policy Development and 
Research

    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 84.83(f).
    Project/Activity: Cooperative Agreement number H-21375CA, 
titled, ``Success Measures Guidebook Revision'' awarded to McAuley 
Institute, 8380 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910-6255. A 
waiver of intellectual property rights was granted for this 
Cooperative Agreement.
    Nature of Requirement: The waiver of intellectual property 
rights provides that HUD will have a permanent right to publish or 
reproduce the Revised Guidebook ,and that HUD waives its right to 
make derivative, or other permissible uses of the Revised Guidebook. 
It further acknowledges that HUD has no copyright interest in 
McAuley's original Guidebook, or the Revised Guidebook to be 
developed under the terms of the Cooperative Agreement that will be 
awarded to McAuley.
    Granted By: Alberto F. Trevino, Assistant Secretary for the 
Office of Policy Development and Research.
    Date Granted: March 12, 2003.
    Reason Waived: Request from Grantee to protect copyright of the 
original Guidebook.
    Contact: Patrick J. Tewey, Director, Office of Policy 
Development and Research, Contract and Program Control Division, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, 
SW., Washington, DC 20410-6000; telephone: (202) 708-1796.

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