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Regulatory Waiver Requests Granted for the First Quarter of Calendar 
Year 2004; Notice

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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-4936-N-01]


Notice of Regulatory Waiver Requests Granted for the First 
Quarter of Calendar Year 2004

AGENCY: Office of the General Counsel, HUD.

ACTION: Notice.

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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 covers 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 
period beginning on January 1, 2004, and ending on March 31, 2004.

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). Persons with--or speech-
impairments may access this number through TTY by calling the toll-free 
Federal Information Relay Service at 800-877-8339.
    For information concerning a particular waiver that was granted and 
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 waivers that have been granted in 
the first quarter of calendar year 2004.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 106 of the HUD Reform Act added a 
new section 7(q) to the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act 
(42 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 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 waivers of regulations granted by HUD 
from January 1, 2004, through March 31, 2004. 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 
regulatory section of title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 
that is being waived. For example, a waiver of a provision in 24 CFR 
part 58 would be listed 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 24 CFR and 
that is being waived. For example, a waiver of both Sec.  58.73 and 
Sec.  58.74 would appear sequentially in the listing under Sec.  58.73.
    Waiver of regulations that involve the same initial regulatory 
citation are in time sequence beginning with the earliest-dated 
regulatory waiver.
    Should HUD receive additional information about waivers granted 
during the period covered by this report before the next report is 
published, the next updated report will include these earlier waivers 
that were granted, as well as those that occurred during January 1, 
2004, through March 31, 2004.
    Accordingly, information about approved waiver requests pertaining 
to HUD regulations is provided in the Appendix that follows this 
notice.

    Dated: October 20, 2004.
Kathleen D. Koch,
Acting General Counsel.

Appendix--Listing of Waivers of Regulatory Requirements Granted by 
Offices of the Department of Housing and Urban Development January 1, 
2004, Through March 31, 2004

    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 regulatory waivers 
granted.

    The regulatory waivers granted appear in the following order:

I. Regulatory waivers granted by the Office of Community Planning 
and Development.
II. Regulatory waivers granted by the Office of Housing.
III. Regulatory waivers granted by the Office of Public and Indian 
Housing.

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

    For further information about the following regulatory waivers 
please see the name of the contact person that immediately follows 
the description of the waiver granted.
     Regulations: 24 CFR 91.115(c)(2), 24 CFR 91.325(d)(1), 
24 CFR 92.209(b-k), 24 CFR 92.250, 24 CFR 92.251, 24 CFR 92.253(d), 
24 CFR 92.218(a), 24 CFR 92.219(a), 24 CFR 92.221, 24 CFR 92.222(b), 
24 CFR 92.300(a)(1), 24CFR 92.301, 24 CFR 92.303.
    Project/Activity: The State of North Carolina requested HUD 
grant waivers of several HOME regulatory provisions in order to 
provide immediate assistance to residents adversely affected by 
Hurricane Isabel.
    Nature of Requirements: The North Carolina Housing Finance 
Agency (NCHFA) requested the waiver of the following provisions in 
the Consolidated Plan and the HOME program regulations that relate 
to the citizen participation requirements, per unit subsidy limits 
property standards tenant protections match and tenant 
participation. The NCHFA stated that relief from these regulations 
would allow it to immediately respond to residents in need due to 
damage caused by the storm by providing tenant based rental 
assistance funds and other disaster assistance.
    Granted by: Roy A. Bernardi, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: February 17, 2004.
    Reasons Waived: Due to the severity of the storm damage from 
Hurricane Isabel, there was good cause to waive the regulations 
requested by NCHFA.
    Contact: Lisa Newman, Secretary, Office of Field Management, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, 
SW., Washington, DC 20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-2565.

II. Regulatory Waivers Granted by the Office of Housing

    For further information about the following regulatory waivers, 
please see the name of

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the contact person that immediately follows the description of the 
waiver granted.

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

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               FHA No.                            Project                      City                  State
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8335374..............................  Bismarck Apartments.........  Covington..............  KY
8335387..............................  California Square II          Louisville.............  KY
                                        Apartments.
8335358..............................  Castle Village..............  Brodhead...............  KY
1335116..............................  Champlain Family Housing....  Rouses Point...........  NY
6235390..............................  Fair Park Apartments........  Birmingham.............  AL
12735328.............................  Fern Hill Terrace...........  Tacoma.................  WA
5635065..............................  La Torrecilla Development...  Barranquitas...........  PR
8535323..............................  Lakewood Apartments.........  Columbia...............  MO
5335400..............................  Lynnhaven Apartments........  Durham.................  NC
6235344..............................  Mill Run Apartments.........  Mobile.................  AL
6135383..............................  Moultrie Manor Apartments...  Moultrie...............  GA
8535343..............................  Murphy Blair Rehab III......  Saint Louis............  MO
6735246..............................  Ridgedale Apartments........  Avon Park..............  FL
6735243..............................  Ridgewood Apartments........  Winter Haven...........  FL
8435258..............................  Ridgewood Hills.............  Harrisonville..........  MO
5335385..............................  Robin Ridge Apartments......  Robbinsville...........  NC
10935054.............................  Shoshone Court..............  Cody...................  WY
13335055.............................  Sierra Vista Apartments.....  El Paso................  TX
10135241.............................  Summersong Townhouses.......  Denver.................  CO
1732024..............................  Underwood III...............  Hartford...............  CT
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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 30, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The projects listed above were not assigned to 
the participating administrative entities (PAEs) in a timely manner 
and therefore 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.

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

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               FHA No.                            Project                      City                  State
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1235472..............................  Barkley Gardens.............  Liberty................  NY
2435040..............................  Chestnut Place..............  Lewiston...............  ME
1257060..............................  Concourse Plaza.............  Bronx..................  NY
1257205..............................  Dean North Apartments.......  Brooklyn...............  NY
4235336..............................  Eastland Woods..............  Akron..................  OH
7135428..............................  Evergreen Terrace I.........  Joliet.................  IL
1335095..............................  Faxton Scott House (aka       Utica..................  NY
                                        Margaret Knamm Apts).
4235396..............................  Findlay Green Apartments....  Findlay................  OH
1335102..............................  James F. Lettis Apartments..  Oneonta................  NY
11835102.............................  McAlester Plaza.............  McAlester..............  OK
4235373..............................  Newton Woods................  Akron..................  OH
6235355..............................  Oak Trace Apartments........  Tuscaloosa.............  AL
1257162..............................  Pennsylvania Avenue           Brooklyn...............  NY
                                        Apartments.
5235307..............................  Poppleton Place Apartments..  Baltimore..............  MD
4235331..............................  Shaker Boulevard Gardens....  Cleveland..............  OH
3135269..............................  St. Mary's Villa............  Newark.................  NJ
8435196..............................  Sullivan Hall...............  Slater.................  MO
1257148..............................  The Gateways (aka Greenport   Far Rockaway...........  NY
                                        Apartments).
4235384..............................  The Plaza Apartments........  Toledo.................  OH
1257180..............................  Union Gardens I.............  Brooklyn...............  NY
1257161..............................  Unity Apartments............  Brooklyn...............  NY
2335253..............................  Villa Nueva Vista...........  Springfield............  MA
1735210..............................  Village Apartments..........  South Meriden..........  CT
3435186..............................  Williamsport NSA............  Williamsport...........  PA
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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 30, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The projects listed above were not assigned to 
the participating administrative entities (PAEs) in a timely manner 
and therefore the restructuring

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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.

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

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               FHA No.                            Project                      City                  State
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00035283.............................  Atlantic Gardens............  Washington.............  DC
3135228..............................  Avon Hills Apartments.......  Newark.................  NJ
08335362.............................  Bedford Commons Apartments..  Bedford................  KY
01335083.............................  Mansions Rehab Project......  Albany.................  NY
06135285.............................  Oakland City/West End         Atlanta................  GA
                                        Apartments.
06135285.............................  Oakland City/West End         Atlanta................  GA
                                        Apartments.
01335122.............................  Pastures Preservation         Albany.................  NY
                                        (Pastures Redevelopment).
08735146.............................  Pikeville Townhouses........  Pikeville..............  TN
04235391.............................  Springhill Homes............  Akron..................  OH
08535348.............................  Union Sarah 510               Saint Louis............  MO
                                        Demonstration.
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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 23, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The projects listed above were not assigned to 
the participating administrative entities (PAEs) in a timely manner 
and therefore 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.

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

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               FHA No.                            Project                      City                  State
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01257186.............................  Bedford Stuyvesant NSAI.....  Brooklyn...............  NY
01335105.............................  Brandegee Gardens...........  Utica..................  NY
01257141.............................  Bruckner Houses.............  Bronx..................  NY
03435185.............................  Cobbs Creek NSA.............  Philadelphia...........  PA
01257075.............................  Davidson Avenue Rehab II....  Bronx..................  NY
06235161.............................  Four Winds East Apartments..  Birmingham.............  AL
05135300.............................  John Perry House............  Woodstock..............  VA
04335293.............................  Lawrence Commons............  South Point............  OH
01335117.............................  Lillian Y. Cooper Apartments  Utica..................  NY
04335238.............................  McArthur Park...............  Mc Arthur..............  OH
01235449.............................  Pinecrest Manor.............  Mount Kisco............  NY
05435473.............................  Spruce Pines Apartments.....  Landrum................  SC
07335448.............................  The Crossings II Apartments.  Evansville.............  IN
01257161.............................  Unity Apartments............  Brooklyn...............  NY
04235385.............................  Vistula Heritage II.........  Toledo.................  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: February 23, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The projects listed above were not assigned to 
the participating administrative entities (PAEs) in a timely manner 
and therefore 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.

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

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               FHA No.                            Project                      City                  State
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1257294..............................  1451 Development............  Brooklyn...............  NY
7335457..............................  Bremen Village Apartments...  Bremen.................  IN
2435046..............................  Centre Ville Commons........  Lewiston...............  ME
4235399..............................  Fostoria Green..............  Fostoria...............  OH
5235385..............................  Foxwell Memorial Apartments.  Baltimore..............  MD
6235350..............................  Hermitage Knoll Apartments..  Florence...............  AL
4435497..............................  Himelhoch Apartments........  Detroit................  MI
6235380..............................  Isle Parkway Apartments.....  Mobile.................  AL
4735009..............................  Little Blue Lake Cooperative  Blue Lake Township.....  MI

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10135344.............................  Mount Massive Manor.........  Leadville..............  CO
1257171..............................  Parkview (aka North Flatbush  Brooklyn...............  NY
                                        Apartments).
1257285..............................  Penn Gardens I..............  Brooklyn...............  NY
6235360..............................  Rickwood Apartrments........  Birmingham.............  AL
1335106..............................  Schenectady Forty...........  Schenectady............  NY
10135332.............................  Silver Spruce Apartments....  Kremmling..............  CO
5335346..............................  Walnut West Apartments......  Elizabeth City.........  NC
5335456..............................  Westside Apartments.........  Charlotte..............  NC
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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 26, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The projects listed above were not assigned to 
the participating administrative entities (PAEs) in a timely manner 
and therefore 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.

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

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               FHA No.                            Project                      City                  State
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1257076..............................  1988 Davidson Avenue........  Bronx..................  NY
7235081..............................  Bissel Apartments...........  Venice.................  IL
1257060..............................  Concourse Plaza.............  Bronx..................  NY
1257252..............................  Featherbed Lane.............  Bronx..................  NY
1335108..............................  Genesee Towers..............  Utica..................  NY
6235367..............................  Janmar Apartments...........  Birmingham.............  AL
1257164..............................  Jerome Terrace Apartments...  Bronx..................  NY
1235312..............................  Marion Avenue Rehabilitation  Bronx..................  NY
11335005.............................  Prince Hall Gardens II......  Fort Worth.............  TX
2335172..............................  Schoolhouse 77..............  Roxbury................  MA
1255173..............................  Siloam House................  Brooklyn...............  NY
8335339..............................  Town House Apts.............  Livermore..............  KY
10935048.............................  Village Gardens Apartments..  Casper.................  WY
8435263..............................  Village Place...............  Bethany................  MO
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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 26, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The projects listed above were not assigned to 
the participating administrative entities (PAEs) in a timely manner 
and therefore 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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: 1408 Moultrie Avenue Group Home, Norfolk, VA, 
Project Number: 051-HD107/VA36-Q011-010.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 89.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: January 16, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, comparable 
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner has 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, 
telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Toby House VIII, Phoenix, AZ, Project Number: 
123-HD033/AZ20-Q011-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 89.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: January 16, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, comparable 
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor exhausted 
all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, 
telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Port Town Village, Urbanna, VA, Project 
Number: 051-EE091/VA36-S021-004.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 89.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: January 30, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to other similar projects in the area, and the 
sponsor exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from 
other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, 
telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).

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    Project/Activity: Bethphage Housing VII, Kansas City, KS, 
Project Number: 084-HD041/KS16-Q021-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 89.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: January 30, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Project is economically designed, comparable in 
cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor exhausted all 
efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, 
telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Positively 3rd Street, New York, NY, Project 
Number: 012-EE287/NY36-S001-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 89.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: February 4, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is 
comparable to other similar projects developed in the area, and the 
sponsor exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from 
other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, 
telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: HH Ownership Condos, Nashua, NH, Project 
Number: 024-HD038/NH36-Q021-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 89.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: February 6, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is 
comparable to other similar projects developed in the area, and the 
sponsor exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from 
other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, 
telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Harvard Road Group Home, Waynesboro, VA, 
Project Number: 051-HD111/VA36-Q021-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 89.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: February 6, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is 
comparable to other similar projects developed in the area, and the 
sponsor exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from 
other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, 
telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Rochester Supportive Housing, Rochester, MN, 
Project Number: 092-HD057/MN46-Q021-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 89.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: February 25, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is 
comparable to other similar projects developed in the area, and the 
sponsor exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from 
other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, 
telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Albuquerque New Life Home 3, Albuquerque, NM, 
Project Number: 116-HD019/NM16-Q021-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 89.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: February 25, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, comparable 
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor exhausted 
all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, 
telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: On With Life Supportive Housing, Ankeny, IA, 
Project Number: 074-HD024/IA05-Q021-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 89.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: February 26, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, comparable 
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor exhausted 
all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, 
telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Options Supportive Housing VIII, Port 
Jefferson Station, NY, Project Number: 012-HD110/NY36-Q021-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 89.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: March 22, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is 
comparable to other similar projects developed in the area, and the 
sponsor exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from 
other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, 
telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: St. John's Manor, Glendale, AZ, Project 
Number: 123-EE079/AZ20-S011-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 89.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: March 23, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, comparable 
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor exhausted 
all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, 
telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Piney Ridge Apartments, Danville, VA, Project 
Number: 051-HD077/VA36-Q981-008.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 89.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: March 23, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, comparable 
to other similar projects developed in the area, and the sponsor 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street,

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SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Minnehaha County Supportive Housing, Inc., 
Sioux Falls, SD, Project Number: 091-EE005/SD99-S011-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 89.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: March 24, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects developed in the area, and 
the sponsor exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from 
other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, 
telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Family Services of Western Pennsylvania II, 
Apollo, PA, Project Number: 033-HD064/PA28-Q011-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 89.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: March 26, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is 
comparable to other similar projects developed in the area, and the 
sponsor exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from 
other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, 
telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Positively 3rd Street, New York, NY, Project 
Number: 012-EE287/NY36-S001-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation of the capital advance is 24 months.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: February 4, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects developed in the area, and 
the sponsor exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from 
other sources. Additional time was needed to conduct an extensive 
cost review to assure that the project is cost effective.
    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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Vinfen's Larchmont Residence, Dorchester, MA, 
Project Number: 023-HD166/MA06-Q001-004.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation of the capital advance is 24 months.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: March 9, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects developed in the area, and 
the sponsor exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from 
other sources. Additional time was needed 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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Balsam Lake Disabled Housing, Balsam Lake, WI, 
Project Number: 075-HD069/WI39-Q011-002.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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 2, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to secure a 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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Flury Place, Elkridge MD, Project Number: 052-
HD034/MD06-Q981-004.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed due to changes 
required by the county, in order to obtain a building permit, and 
for the general contractor to obtain subcontractor bids on the 
required 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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Accessible Space, Incorporated, Birmingham AL, 
Project Number: 062-HD041/AL09-Q981-004.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to reprocess the firm 
commitment application due to changes in the design of the project.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, 
telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Newell Retirement Apartments, San Antonio, TX, 
Project Number: 115-EE062/TX59-S011-002.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to address 
requirements imposed by the City of San Antonio in order to comply 
with fire safety code issues as well as environmental 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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Ozone Park Residence, Ozone Park, NY, Project 
Number: 012-HD100/NY36-Q001-005.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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 9, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed 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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.

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    Project/Activity: Skyline Apartments, Napa, CA, Project Number: 
121-HD074/CA39-Q001-003.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to submit and 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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Tierra del Sol, Cathedral City, CA, Project 
Number: 143-EE041/CA43-S001-005.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to review and process 
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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: St. Theresa's House, Lynn, MA, Project Number: 
023-EE133/MA06-S011-005.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the Internal 
Revenue Service (IRS) to grant tax-exempt status to the owner.
    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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: West Brighton Seniors, West Brighton, NY, 
Project Number: 014-EE206/NY06-S011-005.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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 16, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to seek secondary 
financing, and to submit 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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Cornhill Apartments, Rochester, NY, Project 
Number: 014-HD099/NY06-Q001-009.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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 16, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The project experienced delays resulting from the 
Phase II Environmental Site Assessment and acquisition of 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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Eagle River Disabled Housing, Eagle River, WI, 
Project Number: 075-HD066/WI39-Q001-003.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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 16, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the sponsor to 
revise 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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: St. Brendan Senior Residences, Chicago, IL, 
Project Number: 071-EE159/IL06-S001-005.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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 16, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed 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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Riley House, Hyde Park, MA, Project Number: 
023-EE111/MA06-S991-005.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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 16, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to submit and 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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: St. Francis Cabrini Gardens, Coram, NY, 
Project Number: 012-EE288/NY36-S001-003.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed 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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Toby House VIII, Phoenix, AZ, Project Number: 
123-HD033/AZ20-Q011-001.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to receive approvals 
from the City of Phoenix Council, and to process the firm commitment 
application.
    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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Luther Ridge, Middletown, CT, Project Number: 
017-EE053/CT26-S991-004.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to resolve issues 
associated with the condominium structure.
    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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: The Daisy House, Rochester, NY, Project 
Number: 014-EE208/NY06-S011-007.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to submit and 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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Cabrini Senior Housing, New York, NY, Project 
Number: 012-EE307/NY36-S011-001.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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 23, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to obtain a building 
permit from the City of New York Department of Buildings.
    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.

     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 of the capital advance is 18 months 
from the date of issuance with limited exception 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, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed due to the City of 
Bridgeport's delay in completing the environmental clean up. 
Additional time was also needed to process 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.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: PSCH Dewitt Residence, Brooklyn, NY, Project 
Number: 012-HD-102/NY36-Q001-007.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to secure an 
approvable 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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Ghost Creek Housing, River Falls, WI, Project 
Number: 075-HD067/WI39-Q001-004.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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 2, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed due to litigation, 
neighborhood opposition, and attempts to secure 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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Jubilee House, Wellesley, MA, Project Number: 
023-HD159/MA06-Q991-007.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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 11, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to submit 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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Westmoreland Apartments, Huntington, WV, 
Project Number: 045-EE017/WV15-S011-003.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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 11, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to review corrected 
initial closing documents and prepare for 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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Family Services of Western Pennsylvania I, 
Sarver, PA, Project Number: 033-HD063/PA28-Q011-001.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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 25, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to process the firm 
commitment application and 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.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Legion Woods Apartments, New Haven, CT, 
Project Number: 017-HD028/CT26-Q001-004.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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 25, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the sponsor to 
obtain additional funds from the state agency.

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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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Family Services of Western Pennsylvania II, 
Apollo, PA, Project Number: 033-HD064/PA28-Q011-002.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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 25, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to process the firm 
commitment application and 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.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Piney Ridge Apartments, Danville, VA, Project 
Number: 051-HD077/VA36-Q981-008.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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 25, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was granted because the sponsor 
had contributed substantial amounts of funding toward the 
development of the project, and additional funding would be 
available beginning July 1, 2004.
    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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Royal Palm Apartments, Miami, FL, Project 
Number: 066-EE085/FL29-S011-009.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the sponsor to 
locate an alternate site due to zoning issues, which in turn delayed 
finalization of the plans. Additional time was also needed to secure 
secondary financing from the Dade County Home Program.
    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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: BCARC Homes IV, Inc., Palm Bay, FL, Project 
Number: 067-HD086/FL29-Q011-006.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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 8, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the sponsor to re-
bid for a new general contractor, obtain a revised cost analysis, 
and prepare additional exhibits.
    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.

     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 of the capital advance is 18 months 
from the date of issuance with limited exception 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 8, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to seek funding from 
Pasco County.
    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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Pathways, Greenwich, CT, Project Number: 017-
HD022/CT26-Q981-001.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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 9, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to submit 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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Villa Regina, West Palm Beach, FL, Project 
Number: 066-EE086/FL29-S011-010.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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 9, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to finalize plans and 
to secure 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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Vinfen's Forest Residence, Weymouth, MA, 
Project Number: 023-HD176/MA06-Q011-004.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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 16, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to process the firm 
commitment application and 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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Whalley House II, New Haven, CT, Project 
Number: 017-HD031/CT26-Q011-003.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to complete revisions 
of specifications due to redesign of the project, and to secure 
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.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Psalm 23 Project, Ellenwood, GA, Project 
Number: 061-EE090/GA06-S991-006.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the 
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18

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months from the date of issuance with limited exception 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, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to hire an experienced 
consultant, and to secure 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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Weir Landing, Yarmouth MA, Project Number: 
023-HD173/MA06-Q011-001.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to change the scope of 
work required by HUD's architect, and to secure 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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: The Providence Center, Providence, RI, Project 
Number: 016-HD035/RI43-Q011-002.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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 22, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to process 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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Vinfen's Plain Residence, Rockland, MA, 
Project Number: 023-HD175/MA06-Q011-003.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to process 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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Casa Dorada, Ponce, PR, Project Number: 056-
EE044/RQ46-S011-002.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the sponsor to 
secure additional funds, and to resolve issues with local government 
officials.
    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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Parque Platino, Lares, PR, Project Number: 
056-EE043/RQ46-S011-001.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the sponsor to 
amend its corporate charter, as well as to apply for and obtain a 
separate IRS 501(c)(3) tax exemption.
    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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: 703 Cedar Street Senior Housing, Garberville, 
CA, Project Number: 121-EE147/CA39-S011-007.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to finalize a cost 
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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Cedars II, Lebanese Community Housing, 
Methuen, Massachusetts, Project Number: 023-EE109/MA06-S991-003.
    Nature of Requirement: 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 exception 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 30, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to process 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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.205.
    Project/Activity: Tongore Pines II, Olivebridge, NY, Project 
Number: 012-EE326/NY36S021-007.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.205 requires Section 202 
project owners to have tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) or 
(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: March 9, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The proposed Section 202 project is an extension 
of the sponsor's existing 202 project. The combining of the two 
projects will promote savings, since the residents can utilize the 
existing community room and reduced operating expenses.
    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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c).
    Project/Activity: Wingo Elderly Housing, Wingo, KY, Project 
Number: 082-EE066.
    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. To qualify, households must include a minimum of one person 
who is at least 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 16, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The property owners have made every effort to 
market the project within the City of Wingo, and the

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surrounding counties of Mayfield and Graves, including contacting 
various religious, social, and community organizations with no 
success.
    Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset 
Management, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3730.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c).
    Project/Activity: Highview Unity Apartments, Charleston, WV, 
Project Number: 045-EE010.
    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. To qualify, households must include a minimum of one person 
who is at least 62 years of age at the time of initial occupancy.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: February 5, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Despite aggressive marketing efforts to try to 
attract residents 62 years of age or older, the property has been 
able to get only 11 of 19 units occupied. This occupancy level is 
not able to sustain the property, and early mortgage default is 
certain.
    Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset 
Management, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3730.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c).
    Project/Activity: Echo Valley Village, Pittsburgh, NH, Project 
Number: 024-EE040.
    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. To qualify, households must include a minimum of one person 
who is at least 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 2, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The current occupancy level will not support the 
complex and early mortgage default is certain. Providing for a 
waiver of age and very-low income requirements will allow the owner 
additional flexibility in attempting to rent vacant units.
    Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset 
Management, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3730.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c).
    Project/Activity: Harford Village, Harford, PA, Project Number: 
034-EE075.
    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. To qualify, households must include a minimum of one person 
who is at least 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 17, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The current occupancy level will not support 
operations of the project. Providing flexibility of the very low 
income requirement will allow the owner to rent vacant units, and 
possibly start a waiting list.
    Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset 
Management, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh 
Street, SW., Washington DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3730.

     Regulation: FY2003 SuperNOFA, Housing Counseling 
Program, 68 FR 21241 (NOFA).
    Project/Activity: Credit Counseling Centers, Inc. of South 
Portland, Maine (CCCI), a HUD-approved local housing counseling 
agency (LHCA), applied for a comprehensive housing counseling grant 
under the FY2003 SuperNOFA competition, and was conditionally 
awarded a grant of $38,836. In October 2003, CCCI merged into Money 
Management International, Inc. (MMI), a nationwide, nonprofit credit 
counseling corporation headquartered in Houston, Texas. MMI will 
maintain a branch office in Portland, doing business in Maine under 
the name ``Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Maine, Inc. 
(CCCS).'' CCCI dissolved its board of directors and all assets have 
been transferred to MMI.
    Nature of Requirement: Because CCCI no longer exists, the grant 
intended for this organization must be made in the name of MMI, 
whereby funds will be reserved for MMI. This change, however, 
requires the waiver of two NOFA requirements. MMI would not have 
been eligible to apply for this grant under the terms of the NOFA 
because it does not meet the definition of an LHCA. Further, MMI 
expects to receive a subgrant from the National Foundation for 
Credit Counseling (NFCC), a HUD-approved Intermediary Housing 
Counseling Organization. The NOFA prohibits LHCAs from receiving 
both a grant directly from HUD and a subgrant from a HUD-funded 
intermediary organization.
    Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: March 10, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The waiver is necessary to allow MMI, doing 
business as CCCS, to receive the grant conditionally awarded to CCI. 
Granting the requested waiver would prevent a disruption of housing 
counseling services to low- and moderate-income residents formerly 
served by CCCI.
    Contact: Kitty M. Woodley, Office of Single Family Housing, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3175.

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

    For further information about the following regulatory waivers, 
please see the name of the contact person that immediately follows 
the description of the waiver granted.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 882.514(c).
    Project/Activity: Salt Lake City Housing Authority (SCHA), Salt 
Lake City, UT. The SCHA requested a waiver of Sec.  882.514(c) in 
order to allow Mod Rehab owners who are parties to housing 
assistance payments contracts with the SLCHA to advertise or solicit 
applications from low-income families after owners notify the SLCHA 
of vacancies.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 882.514(c) allows owners of Mod 
Rehab projects to advertise or solicit applications from low-income 
families when a public housing agency (PHA) is unable to refer a 
sufficient number of families to the owner within 30 days of 
notification by the owner to the PHA of a vacancy.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: March 26, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The waiver to allow Mod Rehab owners to advertise 
and solicit applications upon notification by the owner of a vacancy 
without regard to the 30-day period was granted based on the high 
vacancy rate (over seven percent) in Mod Rehab properties and the 
SCHA's inability to maintain and refer a sufficient pool of 
interested applicants.
    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.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 902.33(c).
    Project/Activity: Fairfield Housing Authority (AL010), 
Fairfield, AL.
    Nature of Requirement: The regulation establishes certain 
reporting compliance dates. Unaudited financial statements are 
required to be submitted two months after the public housing agency 
(PHA) fiscal year end and audited financial statements are required 
no later than nine months after the PHA's fiscal year end in 
accordance with the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: January 30, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The housing authority requested an extension of 
the due date for the purpose of resolving a prior Office of the 
Inspector General (OIG) audit finding before the independent public 
accountant (IPA) issues the audit report. The housing authority 
provided the OIG information with respect to the audit finding, and 
it will be forwarding the audited submission as soon as it receives 
a written response from the OIG clearing the finding.
    Contact: Judy Wojciechowski, Program Manager, Integrated 
Assessment System, Real Estate Assessment Center, Office of Public 
and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-
4932.

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     Regulation: 24 CFR 902.33(c).
    Project/Activity: Waterloo Housing Authority (IA050), Waterloo, 
IA.
    Nature of Requirement: The regulation establishes certain 
reporting compliance dates. Unaudited financial statements are 
required to be submitted two months after the public housing agency 
(PHA) fiscal year end and audited financial statements are required 
no later than nine months after the PHA's fiscal year end in 
accordance with the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: March 26, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The housing authority requested an extension of 
the time to submit the audited financial submission. The housing 
authority, a component unit of the City of Waterloo, could not 
submit its audited financial because it is dependent on the city's 
completion of their annual audit. This issue has hindered the 
housing authority's ability to submit its audit report to the Real 
Estate Assessment Center (REAC) in a timely manner.
    Contact: Judy Wojciechowski, Program Manager, Integrated 
Assessment System, Real Estate Assessment Center, Office of Public 
and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-
4932.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 902.33(c).
    Project/Activity: Durham Housing Authority (NC013), Durham, NC.
    Nature of Requirement: Fairfield Housing Authority (AL010), 
Fairfield, AL.
    Nature of Requirement: The regulation establishes certain 
reporting compliance dates. Unaudited financial statements are 
required to be submitted two months after the public housing agency 
(PHA) fiscal year end and audited financial statements are required 
no later than nine months after the PHA's fiscal year end in 
accordance with the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: January 12, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The housing authority alleges an extension of the 
due date is needed because of an ongoing investigation by HUD's 
Office of Inspector General. The scope of the investigation has 
increased into other areas, which prompted the IPA to move the audit 
commencement date from November 17, 2003, to January 6, 2004.
    Contact: Judy Wojciechowski, Program Manager, Integrated 
Assessment System, Real Estate Assessment Center, Office of Public 
and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-
4932.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 902.33(c).
    Project/Activity: Eunice Housing Authority (NM027), Eunice, NM.
    Nature of Requirement: Fairfield Housing Authority (AL010), 
Fairfield, AL.
    Nature of Requirement: The regulation establishes certain 
reporting compliance dates. Unaudited financial statements are 
required to be submitted two months after the public housing agency 
(PHA) fiscal year end and audited financial statements are required 
no later than nine months after the PHA's fiscal year end in 
accordance with the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: March 12, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The housing authority advised that it would be 
unable to comply with the March 31, 2004, audited financial 
submission due date. The housing authority, a component unit of the 
City of Eunice, cannot submit its audited financial submission 
because it is dependent on the city's completion of their annual 
audit. This issue hindered the housing authority's ability to submit 
its audit report to the REAC in a timely manner.
    Contact: Judy Wojciechowski, Program Manager, Integrated 
Assessment System, Real Estate Assessment Center, Office of Public 
and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-
4932.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 902.33(c).
    Project/Activity: Santa Clara Housing Authority (NM029), Santa 
Clara, NM.
    Nature of Requirement: Fairfield Housing Authority (AL010), 
Fairfield, AL.
    Nature of Requirement: The regulation establishes certain 
reporting compliance dates. Unaudited financial statements are 
required to be submitted two months after the public housing agency 
(PHA) fiscal year end and audited financial statements are required 
no later than nine months after the PHA's fiscal year end in 
accordance with the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: March 26, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The housing authority requested an extension of 
time to submit the audited financial submission. The housing 
authority, a component unit of the Municipality of Santa Clara, 
could not submit its audited financial submission because it is 
dependent on the municipality for completion of their annual audit. 
This issue hindered the housing authority's ability to submit its 
audit report to the REAC in a timely manner.
    Contact: Judy Wojciechowski, Program Manager, Integrated 
Assessment System, Real Estate Assessment Center, Office of Public 
and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-
4932.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 902.33(c).
    Project/Activity: Parma Housing Authority (OH073), Parma, OH.
    Nature of Requirement: Fairfield Housing Authority (AL010), 
Fairfield, AL.
    Nature of Requirement: The regulation establishes certain 
reporting compliance dates. Unaudited financial statements are 
required to be submitted two months after the public housing agency 
(PHA) fiscal year end and audited financial statements are required 
no later than nine months after the PHA's fiscal year end in 
accordance with the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: February 20, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The housing authority is a component unit of the 
City of Parma, and the auditor for the State of Ohio has yet to 
release the city's audit. In addition, both the housing authority 
and the city have experienced key personnel changes.
    Contact: Judy Wojciechowski, Program Manager, Integrated 
Assessment System, Real Estate Assessment Center, Office of Public 
and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-
4932.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 902.33(c).
    Project/Activity: Franklin County Housing Authority (PA034), 
Chambersburg, PA.
    Nature of Requirement: The regulation establishes certain 
reporting compliance dates. Unaudited financial statements are 
required to be submitted two months after the public housing agency 
(PHA) fiscal year end and audited financial statements are required 
no later than nine months after the PHA's fiscal year end in 
accordance with the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: February 9, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The housing authority advised that the auditor 
submitted Financial Assessment SubSystem (FASS) information in a 
timely manner, and it believed that the audited financial report had 
been successfully transmitted to the REAC as of December 19, 2003. 
However, the housing authority later learned that it received a late 
presumptive failure for not completing the last step in the 
submission process, which resulted in non-submission of the FASS 
data.
    Contact: Judy Wojciechowski, Program Manager, Integrated 
Assessment System, Real Estate Assessment Center, Office of Public 
and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-
4932.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 902.33(c).
    Project/Activity: Paducah Housing Authority (TX084), Paducah, 
TX.
    Nature of Requirement: The regulation establishes certain 
reporting compliance dates. Unaudited financial statements are 
required to be submitted two months after the public housing agency 
(PHA) fiscal year end and audited financial statements are required 
no later than nine months after the PHA's fiscal year end in 
accordance with the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: February 24, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The housing authority advised that it did not 
include in its unaudited financial submission, two Rural Rental 
Housing programs managed by the housing authority, an error 
discovered during the annual audit. Consequently, the FASS 
invalidated the unaudited financial submission permitting the 
housing authority to submit a corrected submission to include these 
two programs. Knowing that it would not be able to meet the deadline 
date for the audited submission, the housing authority submitted a 
waiver request of the audited submission due date. The corrected 
unaudited submission was approved on

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January 10, 2004, and the system automatically generated a late 
presumptive failure for the audited submission.
    Contact: Judy Wojciechowski, Program Manager, Integrated 
Assessment System, Real Estate Assessment Center, Office of Public 
and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-
4932.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 902.33(c).
    Project/Activity: Housing Authority of the City of Diboll 
(TX229), Diboll, TX.
    Nature of Requirement: The regulation establishes certain 
reporting compliance dates. Unaudited financial statements are 
required to be submitted two months after the public housing agency 
(PHA) fiscal year end and audited financial statements are required 
no later than nine months after the PHA's fiscal year end in 
accordance with the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: January 30, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The housing authority requested an extension of 
the due date for the purpose of resolving a prior OIG audit finding 
before the IPA issues the audit report. The housing authority 
provided the OIG information with respect to the audit finding and 
has a meeting scheduled with the OIG on January 22, 2004. The 
housing authority will be forwarding the audited submission as soon 
as the OIG clears the finding.
    Contact: Judy Wojciechowski, Program Manager, Integrated 
Assessment System, Real Estate Assessment Center, Office of Public 
and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-
4932.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 902.33(c).
    Project/Activity: Staunton Redevelopment & Housing Authority 
(VA023) Staunton, VA.
    Nature of Requirement: The regulation establishes certain 
reporting compliance dates. Unaudited financial statements are 
required to be submitted two months after the public housing agency 
(PHA) fiscal year end and audited financial statements are required 
no later than nine months after the PHA's fiscal year end in 
accordance with the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: March 1, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The housing authority advised that it was not 
able to meet the due date because the auditor did not notify the 
housing authority that the audit was ready for submission to FASS. 
The auditor commenced the audit on July 8, 2003. However, because 
the housing authority encountered difficulties imposed by the 
auditor during the audit, the audit was not completed until December 
22, 2003. The final step to a three-step submission process was not 
performed and resulted in the housing authority receiving a late 
presumptive failure.
    Contact: Judy Wojciechowski, Program Manager, Integrated 
Assessment System, Real Estate Assessment Center, Office of Public 
and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-
4932.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 941.606 (n)(1)(ii)(B).
    Project/Activity: Victoria Courts, Phase I (Refugio Street 
Apartments, on site), San Antonio, TX.
    Nature of Requirement: This section requires that if the partner 
and/or owner entity (or any other entity with an identity of 
interest with such parties) wants to serve as a general contractor 
for the project or development. The entity may award itself the 
construction contract only if it can demonstrate to HUD's 
satisfaction that its bid is the lowest submitted in response to a 
public request for bids.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: February 4, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The waiver was approved in order for Carleton 
Construction Company to complete Phase I of the Victoria Courts 
project. The San Antonio Housing Authority (SAHA) submitted an 
independent third-party cost estimate from FAS Construction 
Management, Inc. on December 5, 2003. Based on its review, FAS found 
the costs submitted by Carleton Construction Company to be 
reasonable and competitive for the San Antonio area for the type of 
construction proposed. The guaranteed maximum price bid offered by 
Carleton Construction Company is approximately four percent less 
than the cost estimate prepared by FAS. This satisfies HUD condition 
that the construction contract is less than or equal to the 
independent cost estimate.
    Contact: Milan Ozdinec, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public 
Housing Investments, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department 
of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20410-5000, telephone (202) 401-8812.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 982.401(f)(2)(i).
    Project/Activity: Bristol Housing Authority, Bristol, CT. The 
Bristol Housing Authority (BHA) requested a waiver of the 
acceptability criteria addressing illumination and electricity found 
at 24 CFR 982.401(f)(2)(i) under HUD's Housing Quality Standards as 
a reasonable accommodation for a housing choice voucher participant 
with disabilities. BHA issued a voucher to a mentally challenged 
amputee, who found an accessible one-bedroom unit in a building with 
a wheelchair ramp and other amenities that accommodated his needs. 
However, the voucher holder moved into the unit prior to BHA 
conducting an inspection for housing quality compliance. BHA 
subsequently inspected the unit and determined that although the 
unit's bedroom and bathroom each contained a large window, the 
living room did not contain a window, which violated the HQS 
acceptability criteria that state that there must be at least one 
window in the living room and in each sleeping room. BHA determined 
that the large windows in the bedroom and the bathroom provided 
sufficient natural illumination for the entire unit. Furthermore, 
the landlord was unable to install a window in the living room area 
because the wall adjoins another unit. Additionally, BHA stated that 
it would be extremely difficult for Mr. Blais to find other housing 
in the area that meets his needs.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 982.401(f)(2)(i) states that 
there must be at least one window in the living room and in each 
sleeping room of a dwelling unit.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: January 2, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Approval of the waiver was granted due to the 
fact that the unit was determined to have sufficient illumination 
from its large bedroom and bathroom windows, had amenities that 
accommodated the voucher participant's disabilities, and other 
suitable housing was unavailable in the vicinity.
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and 
Operations Division, Office of Housing Voucher Programs, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 
20410, telephone (202) 708-0477.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 982.505(d).
    Project/Activity: Mental Health Resources of Minneapolis, 
Minnesota. Mental Health Resources 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. This participant is developmentally disabled 
and had difficulty in finding available, affordable housing in the 
Minneapolis suburb of Maple Grove, where his three part-time jobs 
are located. Because of limited bus service in the area, commuting 
to his jobs from another location was not an option. After a lengthy 
search, this individual located a two-bedroom unit in Maple Grove 
near the house of his parents, who assist their son with some of his 
daily care needs.
    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 27, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Approval of the waiver was granted to allow a 
disabled housing choice voucher participant to rent a two-bedroom 
unit that is near the home of his parents, who provide some of his 
daily care needs, and is in close proximity to his part-time jobs.
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and 
Operations Division, Office of Housing Voucher Programs, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 
20410, telephone (202) 708-0477.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 982.628(a)(2).
    Project/Activity: Housing Authority of the County of Clallam, 
Port Angeles, Washington. The Housing Authority of the County of 
Clallam requested a waiver in order to allow families participating 
in the homeownership option of the housing choice voucher program to 
purchase units in a new construction development in Port Angeles, 
Washington.

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    Nature of Requirement: Section 982.628(a)(2) requires that a 
unit eligible for purchase with homeownership voucher assistance 
must be either existing or under construction at the time the family 
enters into the contract of sale.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: February 13, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The homeownership voucher regulations do not 
provide for the eligibility of units not yet under construction as a 
result of environmental review concerns. The project in question was 
developed under the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) 
Rural Housing Service Self-Help program. Under the Self-Help 
program, the family is required to work on the actual construction 
of its unit. The family must enter into a contract of sale prior to 
commencement of construction in order to secure a construction loan. 
The cost of housing in Clallam County had increased as much as 20 
percent in the last six to nine months, and participation in the 
USDA sweat-equity program was the only hope that most of the voucher 
program participants had of becoming homeowners. In order to address 
the environmental concerns, the HUD Washington State Office 
completed an environmental review under the provisions of 24 CFR 
part 50 for the project. The HUD Washington State Office determined 
the project would have no significant impact on the environment and 
provided a recommendation for approval.
    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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 983.3(a)(2).
    Project/Activity: Housing Authority of Alameda County (HAAC), 
Hayward, CA. The HAAC requested a waiver of requirements regarding 
the availability of vouchers for project-based assistance so that it 
could enter into an agreement to enter into a housing assistance 
payments contract (AHAP) for 18 units at the Housing Alliance 
Project. In January 2004, the HAAC was 100 percent leased.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 983.3(a)(2) requires that the 
number of units to be project-based must not be under a tenant-based 
or project-based housing assistance payments (HAP) contract or 
otherwise committed, e.g., vouchers issued to families searching for 
housing or units under an AHAP.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: March 8, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The requirement to have vouchers available at the 
time of execution of an AHAP was waived since the HAAC reported that 
it had a turnover rate of no less than ten vouchers per month. The 
HAAC's attrition plan indicated that it intended to stop issuing 
turnover vouchers in the three months immediately preceding the date 
anticipated for HAP execution in April 2005 to ensure that vouchers 
would be available for the Housing Alliance Project and that over 
leasing would not occur.
    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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 983.3(a)(2).
    Project Activity: Owatonna Housing Authority (OHA), Owatonna, 
MN. The OHA requested a waiver of requirements regarding the 
availability of vouchers for project-based assistance so that it 
could enter into an agreement to enter into a housing assistance 
payments contract (AHAP) for four project-based voucher units at 
Willow Run II Town Houses.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 983.3(a)(2) requires that the 
number of units to be project-based must not be under a tenant-based 
or project-based housing assistance payments (HAP) contract or 
otherwise committed, e.g., vouchers issued to families searching for 
housing or units under an AHAP.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing
    Date Granted: March 18, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The requirement to have vouchers available at the 
time of execution of an AHAP was waived since the OHA reported that 
it had a turnover rate of approximately two to four vouchers per 
month. The OHA's attrition plan indicated that the number of 
vouchers leased would drop to 104 (out of a baseline of 113) in 
October 2004 when Willow Run II Town Houses would be completed and a 
housing assistance payments contract executed.
    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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 983.3(a)(2).
    Project/Activity: Housing Authority of Alameda County (HAAC), 
Hayward, CA. The HAAC requested a waiver of requirements regarding 
the availability of vouchers for project-based assistance so that it 
could enter into an agreement to enter into a housing assistance 
payments contract (AHAP) for 40 project-based voucher units at the 
Bridgeway East Development.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 983.3(a)(2) requires that the 
number of units to be project-based must not be under a tenant-based 
or project-based housing assistance payments (HAP) contract or 
otherwise committed, e.g., vouchers issued to families searching for 
housing or units under an AHAP.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: March 26, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The requirement to have vouchers available at the 
time of execution of an AHAP was waived since the HAAC reported that 
it had a turnover rate of no less than 10 vouchers per month. There 
were 12 units that will have PBA attached at the Bridgeway East 
Development. To ensure that 40 vouchers will be available for this 
project, the HAAC intends to stop issuing vouchers that turnover in 
the four months immediately preceding the date anticipated for HAP 
execution in April 2005.
    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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 983.3(a)(2).
    Project/Activity: Boston Housing Authority (BHA), Boston, MA. 
The BHA requested a waiver of requirements regarding the 
availability of vouchers for project-based assistance so that it 
could enter into an agreement to enter into a housing assistance 
payments contract (AHAP) for project-based voucher units at the 
Imani House, Egleston Crossing, Harvard Commons, the Metropolitan, 
and Seton Manor.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 983.3(a)(2) requires that the 
number of units to be project-based must not be under a tenant-based 
or project based housing assistance payments (HAP) contract or 
otherwise committed, e.g., vouchers issued to families searching for 
housing or units under an AHAP.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: March 29, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The requirement to have vouchers available at the 
time of execution of an AHAP was waived since the BHA has developed 
a comprehensive attrition plan to bring its program-leasing rate 
back in line with its baseline units. This plan includes the 
addition of 555 new units to the BHA's baseline unit allocation 
obtained as a result of public housing demolition, HOPE VI 
activities and a voluntary compliance agreement entered into between 
the BHA and HUD. The BHA's 2005 fiscal year began on April 1, 2004, 
and through the combination of attrition, acquisition of new units 
and the BHA's contribution of financial resources, the BHA 
anticipates that its leasing rate will be in line with its total 
number of allocated baseline units by the end of its 2005 fiscal 
year.
    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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 983.51(a), (b), (c).
    Project/Activity: Housing Authority of the City of Rock Hill 
(HACR), Rock Hill, SC. The HACR requested a waiver of competitive 
selection of owner proposals to permit it to attach project-based 
assistance (PBA) to Highland Park Mill.
    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.

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    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: January 2, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Approval to waive competitive selection was 
granted for Highland Park Mill since the project underwent a 
competitive process and was awarded tax-exempt bonds and low income 
housing tax credits through the South Carolina Finance Agency.
    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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 983.51.
    Project/Activity: Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency 
(SHRA), Sacramento, CA. The SHRA requested a waiver of competitive 
selection of owner proposals under the project-based program for the 
Phoenix Park project.
    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 1, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Approval to waive competitive selection was 
granted for the Phoenix Park project since the project had undergone 
three federal competitions. The project was awarded $25.83 million 
in federal low income housing tax credits and the project was 
awarded funds by the City of Sacramento under the federal HOME and 
Community Development Block Grant programs.
    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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 983.51.
    Project Activity: Delaware County Housing Authority (DCHA), 
Delaware County, PA. The DCHA requested a waiver of competitive 
selection of owner proposals under the project-based program for the 
Upland Terrace project.
    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 8, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Approval to waive competitive selection was 
granted for the Upland Terrace project since the project had 
undergone a previous competition under the federal low income 
housing tax credit 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.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 990.107(f) and 990.109.
    Project Activity: Lycoming Co., PA, Housing Authority. A request 
was made to permit the Authority to benefit from energy performance 
contracting for developments that have resident-paid utilities. The 
housing authority estimates that it could increase energy savings 
substantially if it were able to undertake energy performance 
contracting for its resident-paid utilities.
    Nature of Requirement: Under 24 CFR 990.107 and 990.109, 
Operating Fund Formula energy conservation incentive that relates to 
energy performance contracting currently applies to only PHA-paid 
utilities. The Lycoming Co. Housing Authority has resident-paid 
utilities.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: January 2, 2004.
    Reason Waived: In September 1996, the Oakland Housing Authority 
was granted a waiver to permit the Authority to benefit from energy 
performance contracting for developments with resident-paid 
utilities. The waiver was granted on the basis that the housing 
authority presented a sound and reasonable methodology for doing so. 
The Lycoming Co. Housing Authority requested a waiver based on the 
same approved methodology. The waiver permits the housing authority 
to exclude from its PFS calculation of rental income the increased 
rental income due to the difference between updated baseline utility 
allowances (before implementation of the energy conservation 
measures) and revised allowances (after implementation of the 
measures) for the project(s) involved for the duration of the 
contract period, which cannot exceed 12 years.
    Contact: Chris Kubacki, Director, ATTN: Peggy Mangum, Public 
Housing Financial Management Division, Real Estate Assessment 
Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing 
and Urban Development, 1280 Maryland Avenue, SW., Suite 800, 
Washington, DC 20024, telephone (202) 708-4932.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 990.107(f) and 990.109.
    Project/Activity: Paducah, GA, Housing Authority. A request was 
made to permit the housing authority to benefit from energy 
performance contracting for developments that have resident-paid 
utilities. The housing authority estimates that it could increase 
energy savings substantially if it were able to undertake energy 
performance contracting for its resident-paid utilities.
    Nature of Requirement: Under 24 CFR 990.107 and 990.109, an 
Operating Fund Formula energy conservation incentive that relates to 
energy performance contracting currently applies to only PHA-paid 
utilities. The Paducah Housing Authority has resident-paid 
utilities.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: February 20, 2004.
    Reason Waived: In September 1996, the Oakland Housing Authority 
was granted a waiver to permit the housing authority to benefit from 
energy performance contracting for developments with resident-paid 
utilities. The waiver was granted on the basis that the housing 
authority presented a sound and reasonable methodology for doing so. 
The Paducah Housing Authority requested a waiver based on the same 
approved methodology. The waiver permits the housing authority to 
exclude from its PFS calculation of rental income the increased 
rental income due to the difference between updated baseline utility 
allowances (before implementation of the energy conservation 
measures) and revised allowances (after implementation of the 
measures) for the project(s) involved for the duration of the 
contract period, which cannot exceed 12 years.
    Contact: Chris Kubacki, Director, ATTN: Peggy Mangum, Public 
Housing Financial Management Division, Real Estate Assessment 
Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing 
and Urban Development, 1280 Maryland Avenue, SW., Suite 800, 
Washington, DC 20024, telephone (202) 708-4932.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 990.107(f) and 990.109.
    Project/Activity: City of Fort Myers, FL, Housing Authority. The 
authority made a request was made to permit it benefit from energy 
performance contracting for developments that have resident-paid 
utilities. The housing authority estimates that it could increase 
energy savings substantially if it were able to undertake energy 
performance contracting for its resident-paid utilities.
    Nature of Requirement: Under 24 CFR 990.107 and 990.109, an 
rating Fund Formula energy conservation incentive that relates to 
energy performance contracting currently applies to only PHA-paid 
utilities. The City of Ft. Myers Housing Authority has resident-paid 
utilities.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: March 3, 2004.
    Reason Waived: In September 1996, the Oakland Housing Authority 
was granted a waiver to permit the housing authority to benefit from 
energy performance contracting for developments with resident-paid 
utilities. The waiver was granted on the basis that the housing 
authority presented a sound and reasonable methodology for doing so. 
The City of Ft. Myers Housing Authority requested a waiver based on 
the same approved methodology. The waiver permits the housing 
authority to exclude from its PFS calculation of rental income the 
increased rental income due to the difference between updated 
baseline utility allowances (before implementation of the energy 
conservation measures) and revised allowances (after implementation 
of the measures) for the project(s) involved for the duration of the 
contract period, which cannot exceed 12 years.
    Contact: Chris Kubacki, Director, ATTN: Peggy Mangum, Public 
Housing Financial Management Division, Real Estate Assessment 
Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing 
and Urban Development, 1280 Maryland Avenue,

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SW., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20024, telephone (202) 708-4932.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 1000.214.
    Project/Activity: The Village of Allakaket's submission of an 
Indian Housing Plan (IHP) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2004 funding made 
available under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-
Determination Act (NAHASDA) of 1996.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 1000.214 establishes a July 1st 
deadline for the submission of an IHP.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: March 12, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The Allakaket Village Council had made several 
attempts to submit an IHP that was in compliance with Section 102 of 
NAHASDA; however, the Village lost its administrator/IHP writer. The 
Village voted on November 18, 2003, to designate the Interior 
Regional Housing Authority (IRHA) as the tribally designated housing 
entity (TDHE) for FY2004, so that the Village could receive much 
needed funding for affordable housing activities and the grant could 
be administered by an entity with administrative capacity.
    Contact: Deborah Lalancette, Director, Grants Management, Denver 
Program ONAP, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 1999 
Broadway, Suite 3390, Denver, CO 80202; telephone (303) 675-1625.

     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: Minneapolis Public Housing Agency (MPHA), 
Minneapolis, MN. The MPHA requested an exception to the initial 
guidance since the St. Barnabas project is located in census tract 
1054 that has a poverty rate of 40.1 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: January 2, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Approval of the exception for deconcentration was 
granted since the project is located two blocks north of the 
Minneapolis Empowerment Zone. The purpose of an Empowerment Zone is 
to open new businesses, and create jobs, housing, and new 
educational and healthcare opportunities for thousands of Americans 
and since the project is immediately outside the Empowerment Zone 
the project should also derive benefits from the Empowerment Zone. 
The goals of an Empowerment Zone are consistent with the goal 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.

     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: Rochester Housing Agency (RHA), Rochester, NY. 
The RHA requested an exception to the initial guidance since Wilson 
Commencement Park Phase II is located in a census tract with a 
poverty rate of 42.6 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: January 27, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Approval of the exception for deconcentration was 
granted since the project is located at 225 Joseph Avenue, which is 
in the City of Rochester's Renewal Community. The purpose of 
establishing renewal communities 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 goal 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.

     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 since 
Wentworth Commons is located in a census tract with a poverty rate 
of 28 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: January 27, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Approval of the exception for deconcentration was 
granted since Wentworth Commons is located near the Michigan Avenue 
business corridor that has been slated for redevelopment and the 
vacant land adjacent to the project will be developed by the 
Roseland Community Hospital. The hospital intends to invest $5.3 
million to expand its emergency room facility with the potential to 
create 25 limited construction jobs, 75 new full-time jobs and the 
retention of 550 existing jobs. A Roseland Professional Center for 
doctors' offices, retail shops, a restaurant and other professional 
offices is also planned for the vacant land adjacent to the project 
and will create 75 new and 25 temporary construction jobs. The 
economic development activities and significant job creation 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.
     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 100 scattered site units located in census tracts with a poverty 
rate greater than 20 percent.
    Nature of Requirement: Section II subpart E of the initial 
guidance requires that in order to meet the Department's goal of 
deconcentration and expanding housing and economic opportunities, 
the projects must be in census tracts with poverty rates of less 
than 20 percent.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: January 31, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Approval of the exception for deconcentration was 
granted for 53 scattered site units. The exception was granted since 
the census tracts within which the units are located have undergone 
or will undergo major revitalization as a result of two HOPE VI 
grants awarded to HANO. Non-federal funds have been invested in the 
areas including the development of a Wal-Mart superstore that will 
create over 500 jobs. Many of the units are located in census tracts 
where the density of public housing units has been significantly 
reduced as a result of the HOPE VI projects.
    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.

     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 SPPH requested an exception to the initial guidance 
since Crestview Community Expansion is located in a census tract 
with a poverty rate of 23 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: February 17, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Approval of the exception for deconcentration was 
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entire project consisting of three buildings is located within one 
block of the HUD-designated St. Paul Enterprise Zone and should 
derive its benefits. The purpose of establishing enterprise zones is 
to open new businesses, and create jobs, housing, and new 
educational and healthcare opportunities for thousands of Americans. 
In addition, from 1989 to 1999 poverty measured by household 
decreased from 18.1 percent to 13.1 percent in census tract 309; the 
percentage of households having wage or salary income increased from 
74.4 percent to 87.1 percent; and median household income increased 
by 72 percent. The goals of an enterprise zone are consistent with 
the goal of deconcentrating poverty and expanding housing and 
economic opportunities, and the change in the economic indicators in 
the census tract over a ten-year period demonstrates improvement.
    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.

     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: Minneapolis Public Housing Agency (MPHA), 
Minneapolis, MN. The MPHA requested an exception to the initial 
guidance to permit it to attach PBA to the Archdale and St. Barnabas 
projects.
    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 (HAP) contract for PBA 
except for dwelling units that are specifically made available for 
elderly families, disabled families and families receiving 
supportive services. Until regulations are promulgated regarding the 
category of families receiving supportive services, Headquarters is 
authorizing implementation of this aspect of the law on a case-by-
case basis.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: February 17, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Approval to waive the 25 percent cap on the 
number of units in a building that can have PBA attached was granted 
for the Archdale and St. Barnabas since Central Community Housing 
Trust will provide supportive services for families living there 
through a living skills program. Each client will be assigned an 
independent living skills counselor who will develop an 
individualized service plan. The program will focus on maintaining 
employment, developing budgeting skills, achieving educational 
goals,and developing self-discipline with regard to maintaining an 
apartment, nutritional habits, and physical and emotional health. 
There will be an on-site independent living skills program at St. 
Barnabas. This program will assist residents in meeting productivity 
goals of either school or work, in learning skills to maintain 
housing, and in addressing any personal or family issues that might 
impact self-sufficiency. The services at both projects are 
consistent with the statute.
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Vouchers 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.

     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 100 scattered site units located in census tracts with a poverty 
rate greater than 20 percent.
    Nature of Requirement: Section II subpart E of the initial 
guidance requires that in order to meet the department's goal of 
deconcentration and expanding housing and economic opportunities, 
the projects must be in census tracts with poverty rates of less 
than 20 percent.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: February 20, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Approval of the exception for deconcentration was 
granted for 22 scattered site units since the census tracts within 
which the units are located have undergone or will undergo major 
revitalization as a result two HOPE VI grants awarded to HANO. Non-
federal funds have been invested in the areas including the 
development of a Wal-Mart Superstore that potentially will create 
over 500 jobs. Many of the units are located in census tracts where 
the density of public housing units has been significantly reduced 
as a result of the HOPE VI projects. Additionally, many of the areas 
have undergone significant economic development resulting in the 
creation of hundreds of jobs.
    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.

     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: Boston Housing Authority (BHA), Boston, MA. 
The BHA requested an exception to the initial guidance for the Amory 
Place project that is located in a census tract with a poverty rate 
greater than 20 percent.
    Nature of Requirement: Section II subpart E of the initial 
guidance requires that in order to meet the Department's goal of 
deconcentration and expanding housing and economic opportunities, 
the projects must be in census tracts with poverty rates of less 
than 20 percent.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: February 24, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Approval of the exception for deconcentration was 
granted because the Amory Street project is located within Boston's 
HUD designated Empowerment Zone. The purpose of establishing 
Empowerment Zones (EZs) and Enterprise Communities (ECs) is to open 
new businesses, create jobs, housing, and new educational and 
healthcare opportunities for Americans living in distressed areas. 
Millions of dollars have been invested in this neighborhood to 
expand homeownership opportunities and increase commercial and 
economic opportunities. New businesses have been established that 
will ultimately aid in the deconcentration of poverty by creating 
additional jobs.
    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.
     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: Rochester Housing Authority (RHA), Rochester, 
NY. The RHA requested an exception to the initial guidance since 
Olean-Kennedy Town Homes is located in a census tract with a poverty 
rate of 39.6 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 1, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Approval of the exception for deconcentration was 
granted for Olean-Kennedy Town Homes since all of the units are 
located on streets (Doran, Olean and Edith) that are in the City of 
Rochester's HUD-designated Renewal Community. The purpose of 
establishing renewal communities is to open new businesses, and 
create jobs, housing, and new educational and healthcare 
opportunities for thousands of Americans. In addition, there will be 
an overall reduction in assisted units from 111 to 67 due to the 
demolishment of Kennedy Townhouses and Olean Townhouses. A reduction 
in assisted units and the goals of a renewal community are 
consistent with the goal 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.

     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: Rochester Housing Authority (RHA), Rochester, 
NY. The RHA requested an exception to the initial guidance

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since Catholic Family Center is located in a census tract with a 
poverty rate of 34.4 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, a 
project must be in a census tract with a poverty rate of less than 
20 percent.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: March 8, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Approval of the exception for deconcentration was 
granted since the Catholic Family Center is in the City of 
Rochester's Renewal Community. The purpose of establishing renewal 
communities 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 goal 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.

     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 Authority (SPPHA), St. 
Paul, MN. The SPPHA requested an exception to the initial guidance 
since Model Cities III is located in a census tract with a poverty 
rate of 30 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 8, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Approval of the exception for deconcentration was 
granted since Model Cities III is located 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 for thousands of Americans. These goals are 
consistent with the goal of deconcentrating poverty and expanding 
housing and economic opportunities. In addition, the median 
household income of the census tract increased from $20,993 in 1989 
to $32,932 in 1999. This increase of 57 percent was greater than the 
46 percent increase for the City of St. Paul as a whole.
    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.

     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: Metropolitan Council Housing and Redevelopment 
Authority (MCHRA), St. Paul, MN. The MCHRA requested an exception to 
the initial guidance to permit it to attach PBA to East Metro Place 
III.
    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 (HAP) contract for PBA 
except for dwelling units that are specifically made available for 
elderly families, disabled families and families receiving 
supportive services. Until regulations are promulgated regarding the 
category of families receiving supportive services, Headquarters is 
authorizing implementation of this aspect of the law on a case-by-
case basis.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: March 12, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Approval to waive the 25 percent cap on the 
number of units in a building that can have PBA attached was granted 
for East Metro Place II since families that will occupy ten of the 
14 new units will participate in the Metro HRA's FSS program through 
a FSS Contract of Participation, with the supportive services and 
case management provided by East Metro Women's Council. Since 20 of 
the 34 units in the building already had PBA attached, the waiver 
applied to only those ten units where families will receive 
supportive services through the Metro HRA's FSS program.
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Vouchers 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.

     Regulation: Section II subpart F of the January 16, 
2001, Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA Project-Based 
Assistance (PBA) Program; Initial Guidance.
    Project/Activity: Rochester Housing Authority (RHA), Rochester, 
NY. The RHA requested an exception to the initial guidance to permit 
it to attach PBA to Wilson Commencement Park Phase II.
    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 (HAP) contract for PBA, 
except for dwelling units that are specifically made available for 
elderly families, disabled families and families receiving 
supportive services. Until regulations are promulgated regarding the 
category of families receiving supportive services, Headquarters is 
approving implementation of this aspect of the law on a case-by-case 
basis.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: March 24, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Approval to waive the 25 percent cap on the 
number of units in a building that can have PBA attached was granted 
for Wilson Commencement Park II since the RHA confirmed through an 
executed agreement with Wilson Commencement Park that families 
living in the project would participate in its Family Self-
Sufficiency program.
    Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Vouchers 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.

     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: New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), New 
York, NY. The NYCHA requested an exception to the initial guidance 
since RAIN Apartments is located in a census tract with a poverty 
rate of 28 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 26, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Approval of the exception for deconcentration was 
granted since the project is located in the Bronx Overall Economic 
Development Corporation service area that operates the Bronx 
Empowerment Zone. It is also in a New York city-designated HUD 
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Target Area. Public 
investment in the project includes $3.7 million in the city's 
capital funds to build the RAIN Gun Hill Senior Center that will be 
located on the ground floor and partial cellar of the building. CDBG 
funds have been allocated to support a Neighborhood Commercial 
Revitalization program. Investment will be used to support 
commercial revitalization initiatives to promote the economic 
viability of the neighborhood retail areas and preserve the area. 
With the construction cost of almost $11 million, the housing and 
community center will create approximately 75 jobs including at 
least six permanent positions at the site. The public investment and 
economic opportunities related to this project are consistent with 
the goals of deconcentration.
    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.

     Regulation: Section II subpart E of the January 16, 
2001, Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA Project-Based 
Assistance (PBA) Program; Initial Guidance and 24 CFR 982.207(b)(3).
    Project/Activity: Boston Housing Authority (BHA), Boston, MA. 
The BHA requested an exception to the initial guidance for the 
Columbia West project that is located in a census tract with a 
poverty rate greater than 20 percent. Additionally, the BHA 
requested

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a waiver of the selection preference regulation to select persons 
with persistent mental disabilities to receive project-based voucher 
assistance at the Columbia West project.
    Nature of Requirement: Section II subpart E of the initial 
guidance requires that in order to meet the Department's goal of 
deconcentration and expanding housing and economic opportunities, 
the projects must be in census tracts with poverty rates of less 
than 20 percent. Section 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 a person with a specific disability.
    Granted By: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: March 26, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Approval of the exception for deconcentration was 
granted since the project is located in an area where the state's 
Department of Neighborhood Development (DND) is investing a 
substantial amount of public dollars, as well as providing 
assistance to first-time homebuyers, and local businesses. 
Additionally, the area in which the Columbia West project will be 
located is in a mixed-income area where a 12-unit homeownership 
development is being constructed. The BHA provided detailed 
information supporting the fact that this project is part of the 
city's revitalization efforts. A waiver of 983.207(b)(3) was granted 
since the selection preference would be limited to the population of 
homeless individuals with disabilities that have significantly 
interfered with their ability to obtain and maintain themselves in 
housing, and who, without appropriate supportive services, will not 
be able to obtain or maintain themselves in housing, and for whom 
such services cannot be provided in a non-segregated setting. This 
waiver applied to, but was not limited to, persons with severe and 
persistent mental illnesses.
    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.

     Regulation: Section II subpart E of the January 16, 
2001, Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA Project-Based 
Assistance (PBA) Program; Initial Guidance and Section II subpart F 
of the January 16, 2001, Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA 
Project-Based Assistance (PBA) Program; Initial Guidance.
    Project/Activity: Connecticut Department of Social Services 
(CDSS), Hartford, CT. The CDSS requested an exception to the initial 
guidance for the Sorromundi Commons project that is located in a 
census tract with a poverty rate greater than 20 percent. 
Additionally, the DSS requested an exception to the initial guidance 
to permit it to attach PBA to more than 25 percent of the units in 
the building.
    Nature of Requirement: Section II subpart E of the initial 
guidance requires that in order to meet the Department's goal of 
deconcentration and expanding housing and economic opportunities, 
the projects must be in census tracts with poverty rates of less 
than 20 percent. Section II subpart F requires that no more than 25 
percent of the dwelling units in any building can be assisted under 
a housing assistance payments (HAP) contract for PBA except for 
dwelling units that are specifically made available for elderly 
families, disabled families and families receiving supportive 
services. Until regulations are promulgated regarding the category 
of families receiving supportive services, Headquarters is 
authorizing implementation of this aspect of the law on a case-by-
case basis.
    Granted By: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: March 30, 2004.
    Reason Waived: Approval of the exception for deconcentration was 
granted since many projects are underway in the area in which 
Soromundi commons is located. A new convention center, hotel, and 
civic center are among the projects that will create jobs for 
residents of Soromundi Commons. The public financial commitment for 
these three projects totals over $235 million. In addition, the 
development of a community college is underway. The community 
college will give the residents of Soromundi Commons the opportunity 
to increase their earning potential by enrolling in and completing 
higher education courses. Finally, the area in which Soromundi 
Commons is located has been targeted by the State of Connecticut as 
a revitalization area. Approval to waive the 25 percent cap on the 
number of units in a building that can have PBA attached was granted 
for the Soromundi Commons project since the scope of the supportive 
services included counseling and direct linkage to education 
classes, training activities in financial management, and employment 
and educational support services.
    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.

     Regulation: 2002 ROSS NOFA, Section III F(2)(c) 
Program, Description, Eligible Applicants Eligible Activities.
    Project/Activity: Jacksonville Housing Authority, ROSS Grant No. 
FL02RHS001P0011.
    Nature of Requirement: Waiver of the 2002 ROSS NOFA to extend 
ROSS Homeownership Supportive Services training to residents of 
other public housing communities, which were not included in the 
grantee's original proposal.
    Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: February 20, 2004.
    Reason Waived: The HUD field office explained that the 
Jacksonville Housing Authority would not be servicing enough 
residents with its ROSS Homeownership Supportive Services grant if 
it were limited to serving only public housing developments included 
in its original proposal.
    Contact: Dina Lehmann-Kim, Financial Management Division, Office 
of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-5000, 
telephone (202) 708-4932.

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