[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 246 (Friday, December 22, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77040-77057]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-21868]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-5074-N-03]


Notice of Regulatory Waiver Requests Granted for the Third 
Quarter of Calendar Year 2006

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 July 1, 2006, and ending on September 30, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information about this 
notice, contact Aaron Santa Anna, Assistant General Counsel for 
Regulations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh 
Street, SW., Room 10276,Washington, DC 20410-0500, telephone (202) 708-
3055 (this is not a toll-free number). Persons with hearing-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 third quarter of calendar year 2006.

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). In accordance with those procedures and with the 
requirements of section 106 of the HUD Reform Act, waivers of 
regulations are granted by the Assistant Secretary with jurisdiction 
over the regulations for which a waiver was requested. In those cases 
in which a General Deputy Assistant Secretary granted the waiver, the 
General Deputy Assistant Secretary was serving in the absence of the 
Assistant Secretary in accordance with the office's Order of 
Succession.
    This notice covers waivers of regulations granted by HUD from July 
1, 2006, through September 30, 2006. For ease of reference, the waivers 
granted by HUD are listed by HUD program office (for example, the 
Office of Community Panning and Development, the Office of Fair Housing 
and Equal Opportunity,

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the Office of Housing, and 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 (the third quarter of calendar 
year 2006) before the next report is published (the fourth quarter of 
calendar year 2006), HUD will include any additional waivers granted 
for the third quarter in the next report.
    Accordingly, information about approved waiver requests pertaining 
to HUD regulations is provided in the Appendix that follows this 
notice.

    Dated: December 14, 2006.
Robert M. Couch,
Acting General Counsel.

Appendix--Listing of Waivers of Regulatory Requirements Granted by 
Offices of the Department of Housing and Urban Development July 1, 
2006, Through September 30, 2006

    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.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 42.350, 24 CFR 42.375, 42 U.S.C. 
5304(d)(2) and (d)(3).
    Project/Activity: A waiver was provided to the State of Texas 
for the purpose of assisting in the recovery in the most impacted 
and distressed areas related to the consequences of Hurricane Rita 
in 2005.
    Nature of Requirement: The statute and regulations mandate a 
one-for-one replacement of low- and moderate-income housing units 
demolished or converted using CDBG funds requirement for housing 
units damaged by one or more disasters.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for 
Community Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: July 24, 2006.
    Reason Waived: HUD waived this requirement because it does not 
take into account the large, sudden changes the effects of 
Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma had on the local housing stock, 
population, infrastructure, and local economies. Further, the 
requirement does not take into account the threats to public health 
and safety and to economic revitalization that may be caused by the 
presence of disaster-damaged structures that are unsuitable for 
rehabilitation.
    Contact: Mr. Jan C. Opper, Director, Disaster Recovery and 
Special Issues Division, Office of Block Grant Assistance, Office of 
Community Planning and Development, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 7286 Washington, DC 
20410-7000, telephone: 202-708-3587.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 42.375, 24 CFR 42.350, 42 U.S.C. 
5304(d)(2) and (d)(3).
    Project/Activity: A waiver was provided to the State of Florida 
for the purpose of assisting in the recovery in the most impacted 
and distressed areas related to the consequences of Hurricanes 
Katrina and Wilma in 2005.
    Nature of Requirement: The statute and regulations mandates a 
one-for-one replacement of low- and moderate-income housing units 
demolished or converted using CDBG funds requirement for housing 
units damaged by one or more disasters.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for 
Community Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: August 23, 2006.
    Reason Waived: HUD waived this requirement because it does not 
take into account the large, sudden changes the effects of 
Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma had on the local housing stock, 
population, infrastructure, and local economies. Further, the 
requirement does not take into account the threats to public health 
and safety and to economic revitalization that may be caused by the 
presence of disaster-damaged structures that are unsuitable for 
rehabilitation.
    Contact: Mr. Jan C. Opper, Director, Disaster Recovery and 
Special Issues Division, Office of Block Grant Assistance, Office of 
Community Planning and Development, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 7286 Washington, DC 
20410-7000, telephone: 202-708-3587.
     Regulations: 24 CFR 92.254(a)(7).
    Project/Activity: The Auburn Consortium in Maine requested a 
waiver of 24 CFR 92.254(a)(7) to extend the lease-purchase period an 
additional 12 months, from 36 months to 48 months, to enable a low-
income family experiencing hardship to purchase their home. Due to 
the unexpected illness and subsequent hospitalization of the 
family's son, the family's credit standing deteriorated over the 
past two years. After evaluating the family's income and expenses, 
and creating a financial plan, the City of Auburn believed the 
family would clear its credit and complete the purchase within 12 
months.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 92.254(a)(7) of HUD's regulations 
(24 CFR 92.254(a)(7)) requires a homebuyer to purchase a HOME-
assisted unit within 36 months of signing the lease-purchase 
agreement.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for 
Community Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: August 7, 2006.
    Reasons Waived: This waiver was granted to preserve affordable 
housing in Maine and will enable this family to rebuild their credit 
and ultimately purchase their home.
    Contact: Virginia Sardone, Office of Affordable Housing 
Programs, Office of Community Planning and Development, Department 
of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 
7158, Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone 202-708-2470.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 92.500(d)(1)(B).
    Project/Activity: The City of Lake Charles, LA requested a 
waiver to facilitate its recovery from the devastation caused by 
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The City is located within a declared 
disaster area pursuant to Title IV of the Robert T. Stafford 
Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The City requested 
this waiver in addition to the waivers granted by HUD on September 
14, 2005 (in response to Hurricane Katrina) and October 4, 2005 (in 
response to Hurricane Rita) for the designated disaster areas. 
Corresponding requirements in the Cranston-Gonzalez National 
Affordable Housing Act (the Act) were suspended pursuant to Section 
290 of the Act.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 92.500(d)(1)(B) of HUD's 
regulations (24 CFR 92.500(d)(1)(B)) requires that a participating 
jurisdiction commit its annual allocation of HOME funds within 24 
months after HUD notifies the participating jurisdiction that HUD 
has executed the jurisdiction's HOME Investment Partnership 
Agreement.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for 
Community Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: August 15, 2006.
    Reasons Waived: This waiver was granted to facilitate the 
recovery of the City of Lake Charles from the devastation caused by 
Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita by waiving the FY 2004 HOME 
commitment requirement. This waiver is intended to ensure that 
needed HOME funds are not de-obligated and that the City has 
sufficient time to assess and redesign its housing programs and 
delivery systems.
    Contact: Virginia Sardone, Office of Affordable Housing 
Programs, Office of Community Planning and Development, Department 
of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room

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7158, Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone 202-708-2470.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 92.500(d)(1)(C).
    Project/Activity: The Municipality of Ponce, PR requested a 
waiver of the five-year FY 2001 expenditure deadline from August 31, 
2006, to December 31, 2006. The municipality had unexpected delays 
in the construction of a 16 unit homeownership project. The project 
was redesigned and will be completed by December 31, 2006.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 92.500(d)(1)(C) of HUD's 
regulations (24 CFR 92.500(d)(1)(C) requires that a participating 
jurisdiction expend its annual allocation of HOME funds within five 
years after HUD notifies the participating jurisdiction that it has 
executed its HOME Investment Partnership Agreement.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for 
Community Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: September 14, 2006.
    Reasons Waived: This waiver was granted to enable more low-
income families to be served. This waiver is a one-time extension.
    Contact: Virginia Sardone, Office of Affordable Housing 
Programs, Office of Community Planning and Development, Department 
of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 
7158, Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone 202-708-2470.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 92.500(d)(1)(B) and 24 CFR 
92.500(d)(1)(C).
    Project/Activity: The State of Louisiana, through the Louisiana 
Housing Finance Agency, requested waivers to facilitate the State's 
recovery from the devastation caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. 
The State is located within a declared disaster area pursuant to 
Title IV of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency 
Assistance Act. The State requested these waivers in addition to the 
waivers granted by HUD on September 14, 2005 (in response to 
Hurricane Katrina) and October 4, 2005 (in response to Hurricane 
Rita) for the designated disaster areas. Corresponding requirements 
in the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (the Act) 
were suspended pursuant to section 290 of the Act.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 92.500(d)(1)(B) of HUD's 
regulations (24 CFR 92.500(d)(1)(B)) requires that a participating 
jurisdiction commit its annual allocation of HOME funds within 24 
months after HUD notifies the participating jurisdiction that HUD 
has executed its HOME Investment Partnership Agreement. Section 
92.500(d)(1)(C) of HUD's regulations (24 CFR 92.500(d)(1)(c)) 
requires that a participating jurisdiction expend its annual 
allocation of HOME funds within five years after HUD notifies the 
participating jurisdiction that HUD has executed its HOME Investment 
Partnership Agreement.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for 
Community Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: July 19, 2006.
    Reasons Waived: These waivers were granted to facilitate the 
recovery of the State of Louisiana from the devastation caused by 
Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita by extending the FY2005 HOME 
commitment requirement and the FY 2002 HOME expenditure requirement 
by one year. These waivers are intended to ensure that needed HOME 
funds are not de-obligated, and that the State has sufficient 
flexibility and time to assess, redesign, and implement its housing 
programs and delivery systems.
    Contact: Virginia Sardone, Office of Affordable Housing 
Programs, Office of Community Planning and Development, Department 
of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 
7158, Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone 202-708-2470.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3).
    Project/Activity: The City of Victoria, Texas is creating a 
mixed-income, new construction housing development known as Swan 
Crossing.
    Nature of Requirement: This regulation generally requires that 
51 percent of the CDBG-assisted units in a multi-unit residential 
structure and 100 percent of assisted single-unit residential 
structures be occupied by low- and moderate-income households in 
order for the activity to meet the national objective.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for 
Community Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: July 26, 2006.
    Reason Waived: It was determined that the project would further 
the statutory purposes of the CDBG program to expand the nation's 
affordable housing stock and reduce the isolation of income groups 
within communities and geographical areas. The single-family, owner-
occupied housing units at Swan Crossing were considered a single 
structure for the purposes of determining compliance with the 
national objective.
    Contact: Stanley Gimont, Director Entitlement Communites 
Division, Office of Block Grant Assistance, Office of Community 
Planning and Development, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 7286 Washington, DC 
20410-7000, telephone: 202-708-1577.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3).
    Project/Activity: Washington County Minnesota is creating a 
mixed-income, new construction housing development known as Red Oak 
Preserve.
    Nature of Requirement: The regulation generally requires that 51 
percent of the CDBG-assisted units in a multi-unit residential 
structure and 100 percent of assisted single-unit residential 
structures be occupied by low- and moderate-income households in 
order for the activity to meet the national objective.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for 
Community Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: July 28, 2006.
    Reason Waived: It was determined that the project will further 
the statutory purposes of the CDBG program to expand the nation's 
affordable housing stock and reduce the isolation of income groups 
within communities and geographical areas. The mixed income housing 
units at Red Oak Preserve were considered a single structure for the 
purposes of determining compliance with the national objective.
    Contact: Otis Collins, Entitlement Communities Division, Office 
of Block Grant Assistance, Office of Community Planning and 
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 
Seventh Street, SW., Room 7282, Washington, DC 20410-7000, 
telephone: 202-708-1577.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 570.482 and 42 U.S.C. 5305(h).
    Project/Activity: A waiver was provided to the State of Florida 
for the purpose of assisting in the recovery in the most impacted 
and distressed areas related to the consequences of Hurricanes 
Katrina and Wilma in 2005.
    Nature of Requirement: The statue and regulation prohibit the 
use of assistance for employment relocation activities. 
Specifically, funds may not be used to relocate businesses if there 
will be a significant loss of employment in the labor market area
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for 
Community Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: August 23, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The waiver was granted to allow the flexibility 
to provide assistance to a business located in another state or 
market area within the same state if the business was displaced from 
a declared area within the state by the disaster and the business 
wishes to return. This waiver was determined necessary to allow the 
impacted communities to rebuild their employment bases.
    Contact: Mr. Jan C. Opper, Director, Disaster Recovery and 
Special Issues Division, Office of Block Grant Assistance, Office of 
Community Planning and Development, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 7286, Washington, DC 
20410-7000, telephone: 202-708-3587.
     Regulations: 24 CFR 570.482 and 42 U.S.C. 5305(h).
    Project/Activity: A waiver provided to the State of Texas for 
the purpose of assisting in the recovery in the most impacted and 
distressed areas related to the consequences of Hurricane Rita in 
2005.
    Nature of Requirement: The statue and regulation prohibit the 
use of assistance for employment relocation activities. 
Specifically, funds may not be used to relocate businesses if there 
will be a significant loss of employment in the Labor Market Area.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for 
Community Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: July 24, 2006
    Reason Waived: The waiver was granted to allow the flexibility 
to provide assistance to a business located in another state or 
market area within the same state if the business was displaced from 
a declared area within the state by the disaster and the business 
wishes to return. This waiver was determined necessary to allow the 
impacted communities to rebuild their employment bases.
    Contact: Mr. Jan C. Opper, Director, Disaster Recovery and 
Special Issues Division, Office of Block Grant Assistance, Office of 
Community Planning and Development, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 7286, Washington, DC 
20410, telephone: 202-708-3587.

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     Regulation: 24 CFR 570.483(b)(5) and (c)(3).
    Project/Activity: A waiver was provided to the State of Texas 
for the purpose of assisting in the recovery in the most impacted 
and distressed areas related to the consequences of Hurricane Rita 
in 2005.
    Nature of Requirement: The annual State CDBG program requires 
through 24 CFR 570.483(b)(5) and (c)(3) that local government grant 
recipients for planning-only grants must document that the use of 
funds meets a national objective.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for 
Community Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: July 24, 2006.
    Reason Waived: Almost all effective CDBG disaster recoveries in 
the past have relied on some form of area-wide or comprehensive 
planning activity to guide overall redevelopment independent of the 
ultimate source of implementation funds. A waiver was granted 
because it was determined that there is no need to duplicate 
planning efforts to comply with the current regulations.
    Contact: Mr. Jan C. Opper, Director, Disaster Recovery and 
Special Issues Division, Office of Block Grant Assistance, Office of 
Community Planning and Development, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 7286 Washington, DC 
20410-7000, telephone: 202-708-3587.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 570.483(b)(5) and (c)(3).
    Project/Activity: A waiver was provided to the State of Florida 
for the purpose of assisting in the recovery in the most impacted 
and distressed areas related to the consequences of Hurricanes 
Katrina and Wilma in 2005.
    Nature of Requirement: The annual State CDBG program requires 
through 24 CFR 570.483(b)(5) and (c)(3) that local government grant 
recipients for planning-only grants must document that the use of 
funds meets a national objective.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for 
Community Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: August 23, 2006.
    Reason Waived: Almost all effective CDBG disaster recoveries in 
the past have relied on some form of area-wide or comprehensive 
planning activity to guide overall redevelopment independent of the 
ultimate source of implementation funds. A waiver was granted 
because it was determined that there is no need to duplicate 
planning efforts to comply with the current regulations.
    Contact: Mr. Jan C. Opper, Director, Disaster Recovery and 
Special Issues Division, Office of Block Grant Assistance, Office of 
Community Planning and Development, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 7286, Washington, DC 
20410-7000, telephone: 202-708-3587.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 570.489(e) and 42 U.S.C. 5304(j).
    Project/Activity: A waiver was provided to the State of Texas 
for the purpose of assisting in the recovery in the most impacted 
and distressed areas related to the consequences of Hurricane Rita 
in 2005.
    Nature of Requirement: The current statutes and regulations 
specifically provides for a local government receiving Community 
Development Block Grant (CDBG) grants from a state to retain program 
income if it uses the funds for additional eligible activities under 
the annual CDBG program. The current statutes and regulations allow 
the state to require return of the program income to the state under 
certain circumstances.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for 
Community Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: July 24, 2006.
    Reason Waived: This action waived the existing statute and 
regulations to give the state, in all circumstances, the choice of 
whether a local government receiving a distribution of CDBG disaster 
recovery funds and using program income for activities in the Action 
Plan may retain this income and use it for additional disaster 
recovery activities. In addition, this action allowed program income 
to the disaster grant generated by activities undertaken directly by 
the state or its agent(s) to retain the original disaster recovery 
grant's alternative requirements and waivers and to remain under the 
state's discretion until grant closeout, at which point any program 
income on hand or received subsequently would become program income 
to the state's annual CDBG program.
    Contact: Mr. Jan C. Opper, Director, Disaster Recovery and 
Special Issues Division, Office of Block Grant Assistance, Office of 
Community Planning and Development, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 7286, Washington, DC 
20410-7000, telephone: 202-708-3587.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 570.489(e) and 42 U.S.C. 5304(j).
    Project/Activity: A waiver was provided to the State of Florida 
for the purpose of assisting in the recovery in the most impacted 
and distressed areas related to the consequences of Hurricanes 
Katrina and Wilma in 2005.
    Nature of Requirement: The current statutes and regulations 
specifically provides for a local government receiving CDBG grants 
from a state to retain program income if it uses the funds for 
additional eligible activities under the annual CDBG program. The 
current statutes and regulations allow the state to require return 
of the program income to the state under certain circumstances.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for 
Community Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: August 23, 2006.
    Reason Waived: This action waived the existing statute and 
regulations to give the state, in all circumstances, the choice of 
whether a local government receiving a distribution of CDBG disaster 
recovery funds and using program income for activities in the Action 
Plan may retain this income and use it for additional disaster 
recovery activities. In addition, this action allowed program income 
to the disaster grant generated by activities undertaken directly by 
the state or its agent(s) to retain the original disaster recovery 
grant's alternative requirements and waivers and to remain under the 
state's discretion until grant closeout, at which point any program 
income on hand or received subsequently would become program income 
to the state's annual CDBG program.
    Contact: Mr. Jan C. Opper, Director, Disaster Recovery and 
Special Issues Division, Office of Block Grant Assistance, Office of 
Community Planning and Development, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 7286, Washington, DC 
20410-7000, telephone: 202-708-3587.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 570.494.
    Project/Activity: A waiver was provided to the State of Texas 
for the purpose of assisting in the recovery in the most impacted 
and distressed areas related to the consequences of Hurricane Rita 
in 2005.
    Nature of Requirement: This regulation requires the timely 
distribution of assistance funds.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for 
Community Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: July 24, 2006.
    Reason Waived: This regulation is designed to work in the 
context of an annual program in which almost all grant funds are 
distributed to units of general local government. Because the state 
may use disaster recovery grant funds to carry out activities 
directly, and because Congress expressly allowed this grant to be 
available until expended, HUD waived this requirement.
    Contact: Mr. Jan C. Opper, Director, Disaster Recovery and 
Special Issues Division, Office of Block Grant Assistance, Office of 
Community Planning and Development, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 7286, Washington, DC 
20410-7000, telephone: 202-708-3587.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 570.494.
    Project/Activity: A waiver was provided to the State of Florida 
for the purpose of assisting in the recovery in the most impacted 
and distressed areas related to the consequences of Hurricanes 
Katrina and Wilma in 2005.
    Nature of Requirement: This regulation requires the timely 
distribution of assistance funds.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for 
Community Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: August 23, 2006.
    Reason Waived: This regulation is designed to work in the 
context of an annual program in which almost all grant funds are 
distributed to units of general local government. Because the state 
may use disaster recovery grant funds to carry out activities 
directly, and because Congress expressly allowed this grant to be 
available until expended, HUD waived this requirement.
    Contact: Mr. Jan C. Opper, Director, Disaster Recovery and 
Special Issues Division, Office of Block Grant Assistance, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, 
SW., Room 7286, Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone: 202-708-3587.

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II. Regulatory Waivers Granted by the Office of Housing--Federal 
Housing Administration (FHA)

    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 200.926d(f)(1)(i) and (2)(i).
    Project/Activity: This waiver was granted to permit insurance of 
mortgages secured by new single family construction that rely upon 
hauled water, cisterns and other alternative water supply systems, 
and which are located in the following boroughs of Alaska: Juneau, 
Mantanuska-Susitna, Anchorage, Bethel, North Slope (Barrow), 
Fairbanks (North Star and Southeast) and the Kenai Peninsula.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD's regulations at 24 CFR 
200.926d(f)(1)(i) and (2)(i), provide that to be eligible for FHA-
insured mortgages, each living unit with new construction single 
family housing should be capable of delivering a flow of 5 gallons 
per minute (gpm) over a 4 hour period in order to provide a 
continuing and sufficient supply of safe drinking water under 
adequate pressure and appropriate quality for household use.
    Granted By: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 8, 2006.
    Reason Waived: In certain areas of Alaska, conventional water 
supply systems, such as those required under FHA's Minimum Property 
Standards (as described above), are not feasible as water sources 
due to the unique geographical characteristics present there.
    Contact: Margaret Burns, Director, Office of Single Family 
Program, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, 
telephone (202) 708-2121.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 203.4(b)(1) and (2).
    Project/Activity: The counties and parishes designated as 
Presidentially-declared disaster areas because of Hurricane Katrina. 
Alabama--Baldwin, Choctaw, Clark, Mobile, Pickens, Greene, Hale, 
Marengo, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, and Washington counties. Louisiana--
Acadia, Ascension, Assumption, Calcasieu, Cameron, East Baton Rouge, 
East Feliciana, Iberia, Iberville, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, 
Lafayette, Lafourche, Orleans, Pointe Coupee, Plaquermines, St. 
Bernard, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John, St. Mary, St. 
Martin, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne, Vermillion, Washington, 
West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana parishes. Mississippi--Adams, 
Amite, Attala, Claiborne, Choctaw, Clarke, Copiah, Covington, 
Forest, Franklin, George, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Hinds, Jackson, 
Jasper, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Kemper, Lamar, 
Lauderdale, Lawrence, Leake, Lincoln, Lowndes, Madison, Marion, 
Neshoba, Newton, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, Pearl River, Perry, Pike, 
Rankin, Scott, Simpson, Smith, Stone, Wathall, Warren, Wayne, 
Wilkinson, Winston, and Yazoo counties.
    Nature of Requirement: Lender insurance is authorized under 
section 256 of the National Housing Act, and delegates the insurance 
endorsement of mortgages to FHA-approved Direct Endorsement 
mortgagees who meet certain criteria. The regulations at 24 CFR 
203.4(b)(1) provide that a mortgagee is eligible for the FHA Lender 
Insurance Program if its default and claim rate is at or below 150% 
of the national average for all insured loans. The regulations at 24 
CFR 203.4(b)(2) provide that a mortgagee that operates in a single 
state may choose to have its default and claim rate compared with 
the average rate in the particular state in which it operates. In 
such cases, a mortgagee is eligible for the Lender Insurance Program 
if the default and claim rate is at or below 150% of the state rate 
for insured mortgages.
    Granted By: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 17, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The defaults and claims for recently originated 
FHA-insured mortgages that have occurred or will occur in the 
disaster areas were due generally to the destruction caused by 
Hurricane Katrina and not due to the origination performance on the 
part of FHA-approved mortgage loan originators. Without a waiver of 
the provisions setting the 150% threshold, mortgagees whose loan 
origination performance otherwise would have been acceptable but for 
the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, would be unable to be 
eligible to participate in the Lender Insurance Program.
    Contact: Margaret Burns, Director, Office of Single Family 
Program, Office of Housing Development, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-
8000, telephone (202) 708-2121.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 401.461.
    Project/Activity: The following project requested a waiver to 
the simple interest required in 24 CFR 401.461 to allow for compound 
interest. Project Number: 800-018465 Grant Towers, Duquesne, PA.
    Nature of Requirement: This debt restructuring involves 9% low 
income housing tax credits. The owners' tax experts advised that if 
simple interest is applied, the debt would be considered by the 
Internal Revenue Services (IRS) to be federally subsidized, which 
would result in the 9% credits being reduced to 4%. Therefore, to 
secure the 9% credits, the program regulation of simple interest was 
waived to allow compound interest at the applicable federal rate.
    Granted By: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 21, 2006.
    Reason Waived: This regulatory provision is construed as a form 
of federal subsidy, thereby creating a loss of tax credit equity. 
The loss would adversely affect the ability to close the 
restructuring plan and would cause the loss or deterioration of the 
affordable housing project. Therefore, compound interest was 
determined necessary for the owner to obtain low income housing tax 
credits under favorable terms and in order to maximize the savings 
to the Federal Government.
    Contact: Dennis Manning, Office of Affordable Housing 
Preservation, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; 
telephone (202) 708-0001.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 811.108(a)(3).
    Project/Activity: Warminster, Pennsylvania (Warminster Heights 
Apartments--FHA Project Number 034-35184.) The Philadelphia 
Multifamily Hub requested approval for use of excess bond reserve 
balances to help finance repairs, instead of rebating these funds to 
HUD, as required by regulation.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 811 
provide a basis for determining tax exemption of obligations issued 
by public housing agencies pursuant to Section 11(b) of the U.S. 
Housing Act of 1937 to refund bonds for Section 8 new construction 
or substantial rehabilitation projects. Section 811.108(a)(3) of the 
regulations requires that, upon full payment of the principal and 
interest on the obligations, any funds remaining in the debt service 
reserve shall be remitted to HUD.
    Granted By: Frank L. Davis, General Deputy Assistant Secretary 
for Housing--Deputy Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 13, 2006.
    Reason Waived: This waiver was granted based on the immediate 
need for physical repairs at Warminster Heights Apartments. The 
bonds were issued with HUD approval pursuant to 24 CFR part 811 to 
refund prior bonds which financed construction of Warminster Plaza 
Apartments. Based on the immediate need for repairs on these 100 
units of Section 8 housing, it was determined that the remaining 
bond reserves should be used for capital improvements to preserve 
the physical integrity of Warminster Heights as an affordable 
housing resource.
    Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset 
Management, Office of Housing Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6160, Washington, DC 
20410; telephone (202) 708-3730.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 811.108(a)(3).
    Project/Activity: Kokomo, Indiana (Briarwick Apartments--FHA 
Project Number 073-35396.) The Indianapolis Multifamily Hub 
requested approval for use of excess bond reserve balances to help 
finance repairs, instead of rebating these funds to HUD, as required 
by regulation.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD regulations in 24 CFR part 811 
provide a basis for determining tax exemption of obligations issued 
by public housing agencies pursuant to Section 11(b) of the U.S. 
Housing Act of 1937 to refund bonds for Section 8 new construction 
or substantial rehabilitation projects. Section 811.108(a)(3) 
requires that, upon full payment of the principal and interest on 
the obligations, any funds remaining in the debt service reserve 
shall be remitted to HUD.
    Granted By: Frank L. Davis, General Deputy Assistant Secretary 
for Housing--Deputy Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 13, 2006.
    Reason Waived: This waiver was granted based on information 
concerning the urgent need for certain repairs to Briarwick 
Apartments. The bonds were issued with

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HUD approval pursuant to 24 CFR part 811 to refund prior bonds which 
financed construction of the project. Based on the immediate need 
for roofing and siding replacement, it was determined that the 
remaining bond reserves should be used for capital improvements to 
preserve the physical integrity of Briarwick Apartments as an 
affordable housing resource.
    Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset 
Management, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6160, Washington, DC 
20410; telephone (202) 708-3730.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Friendly Village Phase II, St. Louis, MO, 
Project Number: 085-EE084/MO36-S041-007.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 6, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Second Baptist Senior Apartments, Homestead, 
PA, Project Number: 033-EE120/PA28-S041-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 12, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Freedom House II, Spring City, PA, Project 
Number: 034-HD074/PA26-Q031-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 13, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Dresden Drive Group Home, Newport News, VA, 
Project Number: 051-HD132/VA36-Q041-008.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 13, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Goodman Lake Housing Corporation, Richland 
Center, WI, Project Number: 075-EE126/WI39-S031-006.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 14, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Dunson School Apartments, LaGrange, GA, 
Project Number: 061-EE145/GA06-S041-016.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 21, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Project Support Housing Corp II, Idaho 
Springs, CO, Project Number: 101-EE063/CO99-S041-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 21, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Alloway Manor, Farmington, NY, Project Number:
    014-EE236/NY06-S041-005.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 24, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Villa De Reposo Carrizo Springs, Carrizo, TX, 
Project Number: 115-EE075/TX59-S041-004.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 25, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing 
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC 20410-
8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

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     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Princess Anne Group Home, Virginia Beach, VA, 
Project Number: 051-HD131/VA36-Q041-007.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 27, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Southwood Village, Cuthbert, GA, Project 
Number:
    061-EE136/GA06-S041-007.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 31, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Haven House at St. John, North Cape May, NJ, 
Project Number: 035-EE049/NJ39-S041-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 1, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Heritage Place, Phase III, Coeur d'Alene, ID, 
Project Number:
    124-EE022/ID16-S041-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 2, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Caring Residential Services II, Pleasantville, 
NJ, Project Number: 035-EE046/NJ39-S031-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 3, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Waycross II VOA Housing, Waycross, GA, Project 
Number: 061-HD087/GA06-Q031-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 3, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Maison De Monde (Sunset Housing), Sunset, LA, 
Project Number: 064-HD089/LA48-Q041-004.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 4, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
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, Office of Housing, 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: Tuscumbia VOANA Housing, Inc., Tuscumbia, AL, 
Project Number: 062-HD056/AL09-Q041-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 7, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Volunteers of America Selma, Selma, AL, 
Project Number: 062-EE065/AL09-S041-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 10, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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 Supported Housing Project X, 
Farmingville, NY, Project Number: 012-HD127/NY36-Q051-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 16, 2006.

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    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Northwest Senior Housing of Winsted, Winsted, 
CT, Project Number: 017-EE088/CT26-S041-005.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 16, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: AHEPA 296 Apartments, Pensacola, FL, Project 
Number: 063-EE032/FL29-S031-007.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 21, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Camellia Manor, Oglethorpe, GA, Project 
Number: 061-EE131-GA06-S041-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 22, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Willington Senior Housing, Willington, CT, 
Project Number: 017-EE087/CT26-S041-004.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 23, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Alvin Malcolm Senior Residence, Bronx, NY, 
Project Number: 012-EE331/NY36-S041-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 23, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Benjamin Todd Apartments, Austin, TX, Project 
Number: 115-HD044/TX59-Q041-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 23, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Chestnut Mainstay II, Madison, IL, Project 
Number: 072-HD146/IL06-Q051-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 23, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Good Shepherd Housing, Fostoria, OH, Project 
Number: 042-EE171/OH12-S041-007.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 25, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Catherine Booth Apartments, San Antonio, TX, 
Project Number: 115-EE072/TX59-S041-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 25, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Park Row Place, Upland Borough, PA, Project 
Number: 034-EE136/PA26-S041-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 25, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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. Luke's Senior Housing, New Haven, CT, 
Project Number: 017-EE086/CT26-S041-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 29, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Macintosh Estates, Smithfield, RI, Project 
Number: 016-EE057/RI43-S041-004.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 29, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Hattie Jackson II, Washington Court House, OH, 
Project Number: 043-EE108/OH16-S041-009.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 29, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Network Housing '05, Columbus, OH, Project 
Number: 043-HD050/OH16-Q051-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 29, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and GrantAdministration, Office of Housing, 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: TBD, Stevens Point, WI, Project Number: 075-
HD087/WI39-Q041-006.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 31, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Magnolia Grove, Jackson, GA, Project Number: 
061-EE137/GA06-S041-008.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 1, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Wildberry Apartments, South Kingston, RI, 
Project Number: 016-EE052/RI43-S031-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 7, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Clifton Apartments, Springfield, MO, Project 
Number: 084-HD045/MO16-Q031-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 7, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: New Hope Estates Group Home, Stafford, VA, 
Project Number: 051-HD124/VA36-Q041-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 7, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the

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sponsor/owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding 
from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Cincinnati VOA Living Center, Cincinnati, OH, 
Project Number: 046-HD028/OH10-Q041-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 8, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: The Seasons of Hartford, Hartford, CT, Project 
Number: 017-EE071/CT26-S021-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 13, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: AHEPA 250 IV, Niantic, CT, Project Number: 
017-EE093/CT26-S051-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 13, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Mantua Presbyterian Apartments, Philadelphia, 
PA, Project Number: 034-EE144/PA26-S051-004.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 13, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Melon SIL, Philadelphia, PA, Project Number: 
034-HD084/PA26-Q051-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 13, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: NJCDC Supportive Housing 2002, Hawthorne, NJ, 
Project Number: 031-HD135/NJ39-Q021-005.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 13, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Haven House at St. John of God, North Cape 
May, NJ, Project Number: 035-EE049/NJ39-S041-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 14, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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. Martin Villa, St. Martinville, LA, Project 
Number: 064-HD097/LA48-Q051-004.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 19, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Echols Place II Apartments, Clovis, NM, 
Project Number: 116-HD028/NM16-Q051-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 19, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Albany Housing VI, Albany, GA, Project Number: 
061-HD098/GA06-Q041-006.

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    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 19, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: AHEPA 3-II Apartments, Birmingham, AL, Project 
Number: 062-EE075/AL09-S051-004.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 21, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Randallstown II, Randallstown, MD, Project 
Number: 052-EE053/MD06-S041-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 27, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Del-Mor Dwellings (aka Colonel Properties), 
Bucyrus, OH, Project Number: 042-HD113/OH12-Q031-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 27, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Estancias Presbisterianas del Angel, 
Hormigueros, PR, Project Number: 056-EE056/RQ46-S031-009.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 28, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Carty Heights, St. Paul, MN, Project Number: 
092-EE109/MN46-S051-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 29, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Menorah East Apartments, St. Paul, MN, Project 
Number: 092-EE108/MN46-S051-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 29, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/
owner exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing 
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.130(b).
    Project/Activity: TBD Alaska Housing Initiatives, Anchorage, AK, 
Project Number: 176-HD027/AK06-Q051-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.130(b) prohibits an identity 
of interest between the sponsor or owner (or borrower, as 
applicable) and any development team member or between development 
team members until two years after final closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 6, 2006.
    Reason Waived: Land for building this project is extremely 
scarce in Anchorage and this parcel of land is considered the most 
suitable site. The waiver allowed the purchase of the land from the 
parents of a general member of the board provided the purchase price 
is no more than the appraised value of the site or the last arms-
length transaction for the land, plus any holding costs.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing 
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.130(b).
    Project/Activity: Northpoint Park, Springfield, OH, Project 
Number: 043-EE112/OH16-S051-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.130(b) prohibits an identity 
of interest between the Sponsor or Owner (or Borrower, as 
applicable) and any development team member or between development 
team members until two years after final closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 7, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The waiver allowed the project to obtain 
insurance from an insurance provider where the insurance agent is 
the sister to the husband of a board member. The waiver was granted 
because the provider provided insurance coverage that is more 
affordable, and cost effective than those quoted by competitors in 
the industry and the sponsor's board member agreed to abstain from 
voting on all matters concerning insurance coverage in the future.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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.

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    Project/Activity: Point Church Place, Memphis, TN, Project 
Number: 081-HD018/TN40-Q021-001.
    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 18 months from the date of 
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD 
on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing-Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 25, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources. The sponsor/owner required additional time to prepare for 
initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Sunset Gardens Senior Housing, Brooklyn, NY, 
Project Number: 012-EE321/NY36-S021-002.
    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 18 months from the date of 
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD 
on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 2, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources. The sponsor/owner required additional time to prepare for 
initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Haley's Park, Nashville, TN, Project Number: 
086-HD033/TN43-Q031-003.
    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 18 months from the date of 
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD 
on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 3, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources. The sponsor/owner needed additional time to secure 
amendment funds and prepare for initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Coop Apartments, Pittsfield, MA, Project 
Number: 023-HD204/MA06-Q031-012.
    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 18 months from the date of 
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD 
on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 28, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources. The sponsor/owner needed additional time to prepare for 
initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Pear Grove, Houston, TX, Project Number: 114-
HD027/TX24-Q031-001.
    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 18 months from the date of 
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD 
on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 1, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources. The sponsor/owner needed additional time to secure 
amendment funds and prepare for initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Tangle Brush Villa, The Woodlands, TX, Project 
Number: 114-EE106/TX24-S031-005.
    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 18 months from the date of 
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD 
on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 1, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources. The sponsor/owner needed additional time to secure 
amendment funds and prepare for initially closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Catholic Social Services of Fall River, Fall 
River, MA, Project Number: 023-EE167/MA06-S031-002.
    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 18 months from the date of 
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD 
on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 11, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources. The sponsor/owner needed additional time to secure 
amendment funds and to prepare for initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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.

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    Project/Activity: Miracle Square, Inc., Sumter, SC, Project 
Number: 054-HD111/SC16-Q041-006.
    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 18 months from the date of 
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD 
on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 14, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and 
comparable to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other 
sources. The sponsor/owner needed additional time to secure 
amendment funds and to prepare for initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Teton House, El Cajon, CA, Project Number: 
129-HD029/CA33-Q031-001.
    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 exceptions up to 24 months, 
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 7, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to 
prepare for initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Marshall Road, Wellesley, MA, Project Number: 
023-HD181/MA06-Q011-009.
    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 exceptions up to 24 months, 
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 14, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to 
prepare for initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Waycross II VOA Housing, Inc., Waycross, GA, 
Project Number: 061-HD087/GA06-Q031-003.
    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 exceptions up to 24 months, 
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 27, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to 
prepare the firm commitment application.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Camellia Manor, Oglethorpe, GA, Project 
Number: 061-EE131/GA06-S041-002.
    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 exceptions up to 24 months, 
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 22, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to 
prepare for initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: AHEPA 296 Apartments, Pensacola, FL, Project 
Number: 063-EE032/FL29-S031-007.
    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 exceptions up to 24 months, 
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 22, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to 
prepare for initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Palermo Lakes Apartments, Miami, FL, Project 
Number: 066-EE100/FL29-S031-012.
    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 exceptions up to 24 months, 
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 29, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to 
renegotiate the construction contract, obtain additional financing 
and to prepare for initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: John T. Gregorio Towers, Linden, NJ, Project 
Number: 031-EE065/NJ39-S051-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.205 requires any Section 202 
nonprofit entity to have tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) 
or (c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 6, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The required tax-exemption ruling from IRS was to 
be issued, but not in time for the scheduled initial closing of the 
project.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Gulfport Manor, Gulfport, MS, Project Number: 
065-EE031/MS26-S001-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.205 requires any Section 202 
nonprofit entity to have tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) 
or (c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 21, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The required tax-exemption ruling from IRS was to 
be issued, but not in time for the scheduled initial closing of the 
project.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing 
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.305.
    Project/Activity: Winans Consumer Home, Piscataway, NJ, Project 
Number: 031-HD141/NJ39-Q041-006.

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    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.305 requires any Section 811 
nonprofit entity to have tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) 
or (c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 3, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The required tax-exemption ruling from IRS was to 
be issued, but not in time for the scheduled initial closing of the 
project.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing 
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.305.
    Project/Activity: Allies Homes 2004, Evesham Township, NJ, 
Project Number: 035-HD060/NJ39-Q041-004.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.305 requires any Section 811 
nonprofit entity to have tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) 
or (c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 22, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The required tax-exemption ruling from IRS was to 
be issued, but not in time for the scheduled initial closing of the 
project.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing 
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.305.
    Project/Activity: OMHS Housing 2004, Berkeley Township, NJ, 
Project Number: 035-HD058/NJ39-Q041-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.305 requires any Section 811 
nonprofit entity to have tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) 
or (c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 18, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The required tax-exemption ruling from IRS was to 
be issued, but not in time for the scheduled initial closing of the 
project.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing 
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.310(b)(1) and (b)(2).
    Project/Activity: Options Supported Housing Project X, 
Farmingville, NY, Project Number: 012-HD127/NY36-Q051-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.310(b)(1) and (b)(3) requires 
that all entrances, common areas, units to be occupied by resident 
staff, and amenities must be readily accessible to and usable by 
persons with disabilities.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 23, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The project consists of the acquisition and 
rehabilitation of three single-family homes in order to create group 
homes for independent living for the chronically mentally ill. The 
wavier permitted one bedroom and all common areas in one home to be 
fully accessible. To make all units fully accessible for persons 
with mobility impairments would make the project financially 
infeasible.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, 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: Weedville, Pennsylvania (St. Joseph's 
Terrace--Project Number 033-EE080). The Pittsburgh Multifamily 
Program Center requested waiver of the very-low income requirement 
for the subject project to alleviate occupancy problems at the 
project.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 891 
requires admission of families to projects for the elderly or 
handicapped that receive 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 (i.e., households composed of one or 
more persons at least one of whom is 62 years of age at the time of 
initial occupancy.)
    Granted By: Brian Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 25, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The waiver was granted for this project, for a 
period not to exceed one year from the date of the granting of the 
waiver, in order to allow flexibility in renting up this Section 
202/8 Supportive Housing for the Elderly project. The property has 
been operating since 1999 but has experienced difficulty maintaining 
its 100% occupancy level due to a high turnover in elderly housing, 
despite the management agent's extensive outreach and marketing to 
attract eligible individuals. The current occupancy level would not 
support operation of the complex.
    Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset 
Management, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6160, Washington, DC 
20410; telephone (202) 708-3730 (this is not a toll free number).
     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c).
    Project/Activity: Oil Trough, AR (White River Manor--Project 
Number 082-EE107). The Ft. Worth Multifamily Hub has requested 
waiver of the very low-income and age requirements for this project 
due to its severe occupancy problems.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 891 
requires admission of families to projects for the elderly or 
handicapped that receive 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 (i.e., households composed of one or 
more persons at least one of whom is 62 years of age at the time of 
initial occupancy.)
    Granted By: Frank L. Davis, General Deputy Assistant Secretary 
for Housing--Deputy Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: July 25, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The waiver was granted for this project, for a 
period not to exceed one year from the date of the granting of the 
waiver, in order to allow the owner flexibility in renting up vacant 
units at the project. White River Manor is a 12-unit project and has 
7 vacant units. The local housing market indicated that there is not 
a sufficient demand for the very low-income elderly. Providing this 
waiver allowed the owner/management agent to rent units to near 
elderly applicants and thereby stabilize the project's current 
financial status and prevent foreclosure.
    Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset 
Management, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6160, Washington, DC 
20410; telephone (202) 708-3730.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c).
    Project/Activity: Americus, Georgia (Joy Court Village 
Apartments--FHA Project No. 061-EE083. The Atlanta Multifamily Hub 
requested a waiver of the age requirements for the project to assist 
the project in alleviating its current occupancy problems.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 891 
requires admission of families to projects for the elderly or 
handicapped that receive 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 (i.e., households composed of one or 
more persons at least one of whom is 62 years of age at the time of 
initial occupancy.)
    Granted By: Frank L. Davis, General Deputy Assistant Secretary 
for Housing--Deputy Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 2, 2006.
    Reason Waived: Waiver of the very-low income requirement was 
granted for this project, for a period not to exceed one year from 
the date of the granting of the waiver, because the project was 
experiencing difficulty leasing units to elderly. The owner/
management agent aggressively marketed the property with local 
housing authorities, news media, churches and various civic 
organizations to no avail. The Department granted a one year waiver 
of the tenant eligibility guidelines and admitted 8 near elderly 
applicants between the ages of 55 and 62 during the period of May 
17, 2006 and May 16, 2006. Due to insufficient demand for very low-
income elderly projects, providing waiver of the age requirement 
allowed the owner to continue to lease to those individuals who 
failed to meet the statutory age limit of 62 years of age or older. 
This waiver also allowed the owner/managing agent to stabilize the 
project's current financial status and prevent foreclosure.

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    Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset 
Management, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6160, Washington, DC 
20410; telephone (202) 708-3730 (this is not a toll free number).
     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c).
    Project/Activity: White Earth, Minnesota (Biimaadiiziiwin--
Project Number 092-EE086). The Minneapolis Multifamily Hub requested 
waiver of the very low-income requirements and reduction of the age 
limit from 62 to 55 years of age due to occupancy problems at the 
project.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 891 
requires admission of families to projects for the elderly or 
handicapped that receive 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 (i.e., households composed of one or 
more persons at least one of whom is 62 years of age at the time of 
initial occupancy.)
    Granted By: Frank L. Davis General Deputy Assistant Secretary 
for Housing--Deputy Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 25, 2006.
    Reason Waived: This waiver was granted, for a period not to 
exceed one year from the date of the granting of the waiver, to 
permit admission of lower-income (income between 51 and 80 percent 
of median) elderly applicants when there are no very low-income 
elderly applicants to fill vacant units. The project is located in 
White Earth Reservation Band of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. As of 
the date of request for the waiver, there were only 9 occupied units 
in this 29-unit project. The owner/managing agent was unable to 
attract very low-income elderly persons. The market analysis 
indicated that there is insufficient effective demand to fill the 
complex with very low-income elderly. The owner continued to 
aggressively market the property with the local housing authorities 
and news media. Provision of this waiver allowed the property to 
operate successfully and achieve full occupancy.
    Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset 
Management, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6160, Washington, DC 
20410; telephone (202) 708-3730.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.830(b).
    Project/Activity: Mill Pond Senior Housing, O'Fallon, MO, 
Project Number: 085-EE079/MO36-S041-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.830(b) requires that capital 
advance funds be drawn down only in an approved ratio to other 
funds, in accordance with a drawdown schedule approved by HUD.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 11, 2006.
    Reason Waived: In order to not delay the construction of this 
mixed finance project, the waiver permitted the capital advance 
funds to be drawn down using a different mechanism, as approved by 
HUD, than a pro rata basis. However, the capital advance funds could 
not be drawn down any quicker than a pro rata disbursement basis 
would have permitted.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing 
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.830(c)(4).
    Project/Activity: Mill Pond Senior Housing, O'Fallon, MO, 
Project Number: 085-EE079/MO36-S041-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.830(c)(4) prohibits the 
capital advance funds from paying off bridge or construction 
financing, or repaying or collateralizing bonds.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for 
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: August 11, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The waiver permitted capital advance funds in the 
mixed finance project to be used to pay off that portion of a bridge 
or construction financing, or repaying a portion of bonds that 
strictly relate to capital advance eligible costs. Such costs were 
required to be documented in the owner's audited cost certification 
and approved by the program center as capital advance eligible.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing 
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

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 902.30.
    Project/Activity: Asherton Housing Authority (TX451), Asherton, 
TX.
    Nature of Requirement: The regulation establishes certain 
reporting compliance dates. The audited financial statements are 
required to be submitted to the Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) 
no later than 9 months after the housing authority's (HA) fiscal 
year end (FYE), in accordance with the Single Audit Act and OMB 
Circular A-133.
    Granted By: Orlando J. Cabrera, Assistant Secretary for Public 
and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: July 19, 2006.
    Reason Waived: A waiver request was filed by the City of Laredo 
HA (TX011) on behalf of the Asherton HA for the removal of a Late 
Presumptive Failure (LPF) score of zero for FYE June 30, 2005, under 
the Financial Assessment Subsystem (FASS) indicator. The Asherton HA 
is under a management agreement with the City of Laredo HA. The 
Asherton HA did not file its audited financial submission because 
the HA received less than $500,000 in federal awards for FYE June 
30, 2005, and no audit was required. The Office of Management and 
Budget Circular A-133 exempts non-federal entities from federal 
audit requirements if they receive less than $500,000 in federal 
awards. The HA erroneously selected the Unaudited/Non A-133 
submission type rather than ``Unaudited/No Audit'' that generated 
the LPF score of zero. The waiver grants the invalidation of the 
HA's unaudited financial submission and the resubmission of the 
financial information to correct the submission type.
    Contact: David R. Ziaya, Program Manager, NASS, Real Estate 
Assessment Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department 
of Housing and Urban Development, 550 12th Street, SW., Suite 100, 
Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202) 475-8574.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 902.30.
    Project/Activity: City of Denham Springs Housing Authority 
(LA101), Denham Springs, LA.
    Nature of Requirement: The regulation establishes certain 
reporting compliance dates. The audited financial statements are 
required to be submitted to the Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) 
no later than 9 months after the housing authority's (HA) fiscal 
year end (FYE), in accordance with the Single Audit Act and OMB 
Circular A-133.
    Granted By: Orlando J. Cabrera, Assistant Secretary for Public 
and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: August 22, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The City of Denham Springs HA requested a waiver 
of the audited financial submission due date of June 30, 2006, for 
FYE September 30, 2005. The HA received a Late Presumptive Failure 
(LPF) score of zero under the Financial Assessment Subsystem (FASS) 
indicator for not submitting timely the audited financial submission 
as the HA was inundated with people in need of housing following 
Hurricane Katrina. The HA staff assisted homeless families find 
housing, conducted certifications, and referred families to food 
banks, shelters, furniture, etc. Additionally, the auditing firm 
conducting the HA's audit had to evacuate on a very short notice 
resulting in records and files being left behind. Consequently, 
residents were not allowed to return to their property for several 
months, a period of time crucial for the completion of the audit. 
The waiver provides the HA an additional thirty days from the date 
of the waiver approval letter to submit the audited financial 
information.
    Contact: David R. Ziaya, Program Manager, NASS, Real Estate 
Assessment Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department 
of Housing and Urban Development, 550 12th Street, SW., Suite 100, 
Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202) 475-8574.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 902.30.
    Project/Activity: Detroit Housing Commission (MI001), Detroit, 
MI.
    Nature of Requirement: The regulation establishes certain 
reporting compliance dates. The audited financial statements are 
required to be submitted to the Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) 
no later than 9 months after the housing authority's (HA) fiscal 
year end (FYE), in accordance with the Single Audit Act and OMB 
Circular A-133.
    Granted By: Orlando J. Cabrera, Assistant Secretary for Public 
and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: July 31, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The Detroit Housing Commission (HA) has requested 
a waiver extension of 90 days to submit the audited

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financial information for FYE June 30, 2005. The HA previously 
requested and was granted a waiver of the March 31, 2006 due date, 
to June 30, 2006. This waiver grants the HA the additional 90 days 
to complete and submit the audited financial information because of 
unanticipated delays with the auditing firm, the complexity of the 
financial issues including inaccurate records, and insufficient 
staff capacity.
    Contact: David R. Ziaya, Program Manager, NASS, Real Estate 
Assessment Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department 
of Housing and Urban Development, 550 12th Street, SW., Suite 100, 
Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202) 475-8574.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 902.30.
    Project/Activity: City of Newark Housing Authority (NJ002), 
Newark, NJ.
    Nature of Requirement: The regulation establishes certain 
reporting compliance dates; namely, the unaudited financial 
statements are required to be submitted within 2 months after the 
Housing Authority's (HA) Fiscal Year End (FYE), and the audited 
financial statements are required to be submitted no later than 9 
months after the HA's FYE, in accordance with the Single Audit Act 
and OMB Circular A-133.
    Granted By: Orlando J. Cabrera, Assistant Secretary for Public 
and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: July 5, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The City of Newark HA requested a waiver 
extension of 3 months to the unaudited financial data submission 
deadline of May 31, 2006, for FYE March 31, 2006. The additional 
time ensures that the correct roll forward numbers from FY 2005 
audit are carried into FY 2006, and because the FY 2005 audit, due 
to the Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) on June 30, 2006, had to 
be reviewed and approved before an accurate FY 2006 unaudited 
financial data submission could be completed. This waiver grants the 
HA an extension to August 31, 2006, to submit corrected unaudited 
financial data.
    Contact: David R. Ziaya, Program Manager, NASS, Real Estate 
Assessment Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department 
of Housing and Urban Development, 550 12th Street, SW., Suite 100, 
Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202) 475-8574.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 902.30.
    Project/Activity: The New Reidsville Housing Authority (NC098), 
Reidsville, NC.
    Nature of Requirement: The regulation establishes certain 
reporting compliance dates. The audited financial statements are 
required to be submitted to the Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) 
no later than nine months after the housing authority's (HA) fiscal 
year end (FYE), in accordance with the Single Audit Act and OMB 
Circular A-133.
    Granted By: Orlando J. Cabrera, Assistant Secretary for Public 
and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: July 12, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The New Reidsville HA's audited financial 
submission was rejected twice and the HA did not make a third 
submission because the HA asserted that it was not notified of the 
second rejection until May 22, 2006. The rejection and the Late 
Presumptive Failure (LPF) score of zero under the Financial 
Assessment Subsystem (FASS) indicator resulted from a file that was 
attached to an incorrect tab. Although the REAC records document 
that a notification letter for the second submission rejection was 
sent to the HA on May 4, 2006, the rejection was based on an 
incidental defect and not on incorrect data. Therefore, the HA was 
granted a waiver to resubmit its audited financial data for FYE June 
30, 2005.
    Contact: David R. Ziaya, Program Manager, NASS, Real Estate 
Assessment Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department 
of Housing and Urban Development, 550 12th Street, SW., Suite 100, 
Washington, DC 20410-5000, telephone (202) 475-8574.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 941.606(n)(l)(ii)(B).
    Project/Activity: Chicago Housing Authority's (CHA) Fountain 
View Apartments. Mixed Finance Project Number: IL06-P002-074A.
    Nature of Requirement: This regulatory provision 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, it 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: Orlando J. Cabrera, Assistant Secretary for Public 
and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: July 14, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) procured LCDC 
Safeway Joint Venture Corporation as the master developer for the 
Fountain View site through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP). 
Safeway was identified in the response to the RFP as the intended 
general contractor. Safeway Construction did not bid to become the 
general contractor, as specified by this provision of the mixed-
finance regulation, but CHA has provided documentation that the 
construction costs are reasonable and are within HUD's requirements. 
CHA submitted with the waiver request a certification by Vistara 
Construction Services (``Vistara''), an independent third-party cost 
estimator, who reviewed the full plans and the proposed construction 
costs. In a letter dated May 4, 2006, Vistara had certified that the 
costs are reasonable for the market area. HUD has reviewed the 
Rental Term Sheet, the mixed-finance proposal, the project 
evidentiaries, and related budgets and has determined that the 
construction costs for this project are reasonable and below the 
independent cost estimates submitted by CHA. The Vistara 
construction cost estimate is $7,997,500, while Safeway's total 
price is $7,348,101, including an estimate of $255,000 for lead-
based paint and asbestos removal. This amount is below the Vistara 
estimate by $649,399. As Safeway's cost was below that of the 
independent cost estimates, HUD's condition is satisfied.
    Contact: Dominique Blom, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the 
Office of Public Housing Investments, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 
4130, Washington, DC 20140: telephone (202) 401-8812.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 982.505(c)(3).
    Project/Activity: Ypsilanti Housing Commission (YHC), Ypsilanti, 
MI. The YHC requested a waiver of payment standard (PS) requirements 
to permit it to implement reduced PSs earlier than required to avoid 
termination of housing assistance payments (HAP) contracts during 
calendar year 2006 due to insufficient funding.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 982.505(c)(3) of HUD's 
regulations states that if the amount on the PS schedule is 
decreased during the term of the HAP contract, the lower PS amount 
generally must be used to calculate the monthly HAP for the family 
beginning at the effective date of the family's second regular 
reexamination following the effective date of the decrease.
    Granted By: Orlando J. Cabrera, Assistant Secretary for Public 
and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: July 25, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The waiver was granted because this cost-saving 
measure would enable the YHC to both manage its Housing Choice 
Voucher program within allocated budget authority and avoid the 
termination of HAP contracts due to insufficient funding.
    Contact: Alfred C. Jurison, 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; telephone (202) 708-0477.
     Regulation: 24 CFR 1000.158.
    Project/Activity: The Dry Creek Rancheria, Sonoma County, 
California, provided downpayment assistance from its Indian Housing 
Block Grant (IHBG) to two low-income families for the purchase of 
homes. The purchase price of the homes in each of these cases 
exceeded the published TDC limits set by HUD.
    Nature of Requirement: The regulation at 24 CFR 1000.158 states 
that before awarding a contract for the construction of housing, the 
recipient must complete a comparison of the cost of developing the 
affordable housing with the limits provided by the Total Development 
Cost (TDC) guidelines, and may not, without prior HUD approval, 
exceed by more than 10 percent the TDC maximum cost for the project.
    Granted By: Orlando Cabrera, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: July 18, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The Tribe provided adequate documentation to show 
that HUD's published TDC limits did not adequately reflect the 
actual market conditions in existence at the time these transactions 
were made. The Tribe assumed direct control of all aspects of its 
housing programs. The Tribe adopted housing policies and internal 
procedures that comply with the requirements of the IHBG program and 
have provided assurance that its staff is aware of those 
requirements.
    Contact: Deborah Lalancette, Director, Grants Management, Denver 
Office of Native American Programs, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 1670 Broadway, 23rd Floor, Denver, CO 80202; telephone: 
(303) 675-1625.
     Regulation: 24 CFR part 5 and 24 CFR Chapter IX.
    Project/Activity: The PHAs identified in Table 1, are all 
located within a presidentially declared disaster area as a

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result of damages caused by Hurricanes Katrina and/or Rita or 
Hurricane Wilma, and each PHA notified HUD of the need for one or 
more regulatory waivers made available to PHAs in Hurricanes 
Katrina, Rita and Wilma disaster areas by three Federal Register 
notices. The first notice is Regulatory and Administrative Waivers 
Granted for Public and Indian Housing Programs to Assist with 
Recovery and Relief in Hurricane Katrina Disaster Areas, signed 
September 27, 2005, and published in the Federal Register on October 
3, 2005 (70 FR 57716), the second notice is Regulatory and 
Administrative Waivers Granted for Public and Indian Housing 
Programs to Assist with Recovery and Relief in Hurricane Rita 
Disaster Areas; and Additional Administrative Relief for Hurricane 
Katrina, signed October 25, 2005, and published in the Federal 
Register on November 1, 2005 (70 FR 66222), and the third notice is 
Regulatory and Administrative Waivers Granted for Public and Indian 
Housing Programs To Assist With Recovery and Relief in Hurricane 
Wilma Disaster Areas, signed on March 7, 2006, and published in the 
Federal Register on March 13, 2006 (71 FR 12988):
    Nature of Requirements: The three Federal Register notices 
provided for waiver of the following regulations, in 24 CFR part 5 
and 24 CFR Chapter IX for those PHAs in the disaster areas that 
notified HUD through a special waiver request process designed to 
expedite both the submission of regulatory requests to HUD and HUD's 
response to the request.
    1. 24 CFR 5.216(g)(5) (Disclosure and Verification of Social 
Security and Employer Identification Numbers);
    2. 24 CFR 5.512(c) (Verification of Eligible Immigration Status; 
Secondary Verification);
    3. 24 CFR 5.801(c) and 5.801(d) (Uniform Financial Reporting 
Standards (UFRS));
    4. 24 CFR 902 (Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS));
    5. 24 CFR 903.5 (Annual Plan Submission Deadline);
    6. 24 CFR 905.10(i) (Capital Fund Formula; Limitation of 
Replacement Housing Funds to New Development);
    7. 24 CFR 941.306 (Maximum Project);
    8. 24 CFR 965.302 (Requirement for Energy Audits);
    9. 24 CFR 982.54 (Administrative Plan);
    10. 24 CFR 982.206 (Waiting List; Opening and Public Notice);
    11. 24 CFR 982.401(d) (Housing Quality Standards; Space 
Requirements);
    12. 24 CFR 982.503(b) (Waiver of payment standard; Establishing 
Payment Standard; Amounts);
    13. 24 CFR 984.303 (Contract of Participation; Family Self-
Sufficiency (FSS) Program; Extension of Contract) and 24 CFR 984.105 
(Minimum Payment Size);
    14. 24 CFR part 985 (Section 8 Management Assessment Program 
(SEMAP)); and
    15. 24 CFR 990.145 (Dwelling Units with Approved Vacancies).
    16. 24 CFR 1000.156 and 1000.158 (IHBG Moderate Design 
Requirements for Housing Development).
    17. 24 CFR 1000.214 (Indian Housing Plan (IHP) Submission 
Deadline).
    18. 24 CFR 1003.400(c) and Section I.C. of FY 2005 Indian 
Community Development Block Grants (ICDBG) Program Notice of Funding 
Availability (NOFA) (Grant Ceilings for ICDBG Imminent Threat 
Applications).
    19. 24 CFR 1003.401 and Section I.C. of FY 2005 ICDBG NOFA 
(Application Requirements for ICDBG Imminent Threat Funds).
    20. 24 CFR 1003.604 (ICDBG Citizen Participation Requirements).
    Both Federal Register notices described the regulatory 
requirement in detail and the period of suspension or alternative 
compliance date.
    Granted By: Roy A. Bernardi, Deputy Secretary by the October 3, 
2005 notice and the November 1, 2005 notice, both in the Federal 
Register. The March 13, 2006 notice was granted by Orlando J. 
Cabrera, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing, Public 
and Indian Housing, published in the Federal Register.
    Date Granted: Please refer to Table 1. Table 1 identifies Public 
Housing Agencies (PHAs) that have requested and were granted the 
regulatory waivers made available through the three Federal Register 
notices. The table identity's by number (as listed in the Federal 
Register notices) the regulatory waivers granted to each housing 
entity and identifies whether the housing entity was located in a 
Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Rita or Hurricane Wilma disaster area.
    Reason Waived: The regulations waived in the October 3, 2005, 
and the November 1, 2005, and the March 13, 2006, Federal Register 
notices were waived to facilitate the delivery of safe and decent 
housing under HUD's Public Housing programs to families and 
individuals that were displaced from their housing as a result of 
the hurricanes.
    Contacts: Reference the items numbers with the items identified 
in the aforementioned ``Nature of Requirements'' section for the 
following contacts:
     Requirements 1, 2 and 8--Nicole Faison, Acting 
Director, Public Housing Management and Occupancy 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 4222, Washington, DC 20410-5000, telephone (202) 
708-0744;
     Requirements 3, 4 and 15--Wanda F. Funk, Senior 
Advisor, Real Estate Assessment Center, Office of Public and Indian 
Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 550 12th 
Street, SW., Suite 100, Washington, DC 20410-5000, telephone (202) 
475-8736;
     Requirement 5--Merrie Nichols-Dixon, Director, 
Compliance and Coordination Division, Office of Field Operations, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4112, Washington, DC 
20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-4016.
     Requirements 6 and 7--Jeffery Riddel, Acting Director, 
Capital Fund Division, Public Housing Investments, Office of Public 
and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 
Seventh Street, SW., Room 4146, Washington, DC 20410-5000, telephone 
(202) 401-8812;
     Requirements 9-14--Alfred C. Jurison, 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;
     Requirements 16-20--Deborah M. Lalancette, Director, 
Office of Grants Management, Office of Native American Programs, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 1670 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202, telephone (303) 675-
1600.

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                     Housing Authority
                     Name and Hurricane
                    Disaster Area, (K),
                   (R) and (W) indicates    Regulatory         Date
Housing authority   whether the Housing       waivers      notification
       code        Authority was located    granted by       received
                      in the hurricane       item No.
                      Katrina, Rita or
                    Wilma disaster area.
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LA045............  Arcadia Housing                     4        08/28/06
                    Authority (K).
LA046............  Housing Authority of    3,4,9,11,14 &        07/17/06
                    the Town of Vinton                15
                    (K).
MS004............  Housing Authority of               14        09/18/06
                    the City of Meridian
                    (K).
MS086............  Vicksburg Housing                   4        07/11/06
                    Authority (K).
TX029............  Mercedes Housing                    6        08/03/06
                    Authority (R).
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