[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 128 (Wednesday, July 2, 2008)]
[Notices]
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 Notice of Regulatory Waiver Requests Granted for the First Quarter of 
Calendar Year 2008; Notice

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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-5217-N-01]


Notice of Regulatory Waiver Requests Granted for the First 
Quarter of Calendar Year 2008

AGENCY: Office of the General Counsel, HUD.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Section 106 of the Department of Housing and Urban Development 
Reform Act of 1989 (the HUD Reform Act) requires HUD to publish 
quarterly Federal Register notices of all regulatory waivers that HUD 
has approved. Each notice covers the quarterly period since the 
previous Federal Register notice. The purpose of this notice is to 
comply with the requirements of section 106 of the HUD Reform Act. This 
notice contains a list of regulatory waivers granted by HUD during the 
period beginning on January 1, 2008 and ending on March 31, 2008.

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 first quarter of calendar year 2008.

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 
January 1, 2008 through March 31, 2008. For ease of reference, the 
waivers granted by HUD are listed by HUD program office (for example, 
the Office of Community Planning and Development, the Office of Fair 
Housing and Equal Opportunity, 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 58 would be listed before a 
waiver of a provision in 24 CFR 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 first quarter of calendar 
year 2008) before the next report is published (the second quarter of 
calendar year 2008), HUD will include any additional waivers granted 
for the first 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: June 24, 2008.
Robert M. Couch,
General Counsel.

Appendix

Listing of Waivers of Regulatory Requirements Granted by Offices of the 
Department of Housing and Urban Development January 1, 2008 Through 
March 31, 2008

    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 58.22(a) and 24 CFR 58.43(a).
    Project/Activity: The Miller project consisted of the development 
of 5.21 acres of land in Siletz, Oregon by the Confederated Tribes of 
Siletz Indians (CTSI). The development includes a maximum of 30 homes 
funded by approximately $5,897,890 of Indian Housing Block Grant funds 
from fiscal years 2001-2007. The CTSI purchased properties without 
conducting an environmental review and when a notice of a Finding of No 
Significant Impact (FONSI) was not mailed to interested parties and 
agencies.
    Nature of Requirement: The first regulation, 24 CFR 58.22(a), 
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that an environmental review be performed and a Request for Release of 
Funds be completed and certified prior to the commitment of non-HUD 
funds to a project using HUD funds. The second regulation, 24 CFR 
58.43(a), requires that notice be issued when a responsible entity 
makes a FONSI.
    Granted by: Roy A. Bernardi, Deputy Secretary.
    Date Granted: January 17, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The waiver was granted based on the following 
findings: the project furthered objectives of the Indian Housing Block 
Grant Program; the errors made in the environmental process were made 
in good faith and were not willful violations; and a site review and 
environmental assessment concluded that the granting of a waiver would 
not result in adverse environmental impact.
    Contact: Danielle Schopp, Office of Environment and Energy, Office 
of Community and Planning Development, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 7250, Washington, DC 20410-
7000, telephone (202) 708-2470.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 58.22(a).
    Project/Activity: The Heartland Hills project involved a $198,000 
Economic Development Initiative Special Purpose grant for building 
rehabilitation, street and driveway construction, water line 
installation, and demolition preparation in Waverly, IA. The grant was 
issued to the Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity and Bremer County, 
IA, acted as Responsible Entity. Work was performed using non-HUD funds 
prior to the performance of an environmental review.
    Nature of Requirement: The regulation requires that an 
environmental review be performed and a Request for Release of Funds be 
completed and certified prior to the commitment of non-HUD funds to a 
project using HUD funds.
    Granted By: Nelson R. Breg[oacute]n, General Deputy Assistant 
Secretary for Community Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: February 5, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The waiver was granted based on the following 
findings: the project furthered objectives of providing affordable 
housing of low-income residents; the errors made in the environmental 
process were made in good faith and were not willful violations; work 
ceased when the violation was discovered; and a site review and 
environmental assessment concluded that the granting of a waiver would 
not result in adverse environmental impact.
    Contact: Danielle Schopp, Office of Environment and Energy, Office 
of Community Planning and Development, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 7250, Washington, DC 20410-
7000, telephone (202) 708-2470.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 58.22(a).
    Project/Activity: The Conrad Prebys Clubhouse and Youth Center was 
a Boys & Girls Club project that included two Economic Development 
Initiative Special Purpose grants in the amounts of $325,000 and 
$459,000. The facility is located in Santee, CA, which also acted as 
the Responsible Entity. Work was performed using non-HUD funds to 
construct the project prior to the performance of an environmental 
review.
    Nature of Requirement: The regulation requires that an 
environmental review be performed and a Request for Release of Funds be 
completed and certified prior to the commitment of non-HUD funds to a 
project using HUD funds.
    Granted by: Nelson R. Breg[oacute]n, General Deputy Assistant 
Secretary for Community Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: March 4, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The waiver was granted based on the following 
findings: the project furthered objectives of community development; 
the errors made in the environmental process were made in good faith 
and were not willful violations; and an environmental assessment 
concluded that the granting of a waiver will not result in adverse 
environmental impact.
    Contact: Jerimiah Sanders, Office of Environment and Energy, Office 
of Community and Planning Development, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 7250, Washington, DC 20410-
7000, telephone (202) 708-2470.

     Regulations: 24 CFR 92.214(a)(1) and 24 CFR 92.214(a)(6).
    Project/Activity: The State of Nebraska's Department of Economic 
Development requested a waiver of the HOME Program regulations 24 CFR 
92.214(a)(1) and 24 CFR 92.214(a)(6) for three troubled HOME rental 
projects which were initially under-funded and underwritten to carry 
unacceptably high debt in relation to potential net operating income. 
The waiver permitted additional HOME funds to be provided and permitted 
HOME funds to be used for operating reserves to ensure viability of 
these projects. The additional HOME investment would be supplemented by 
the Nebraska Housing Trust Funds and would permit the State to retain 
82 at-risk units as affordable rental housing.
    Nature of Requirement: The HOME regulations at 24 CFR 92.214(a)(6) 
state that, except for the 12 months following project completion, 
additional HOME assistance may not be provided to a previously-assisted 
HOME project during the period of affordability. The HOME regulations 
at 24 CFR 92.214(a)(1) prohibits the use of HOME funds to capitalize 
project reserve accounts, except for initial operating deficit reserves 
not to exceed 18 months, as permitted under 24 CFR 92.206(d)(5).
    Granted by: Nelson R. Breg[oacute]n, General Deputy Assistant 
Secretary for Community Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: March 14, 2008.
    Reason Waived: HUD examined the workout plan for these projects and 
determined that it was desirable to facilitate continued operation of 
these properties as HOME assisted affordable rental housing. The 
additional HOME investment would stabilize the eight HOME units that 
are in compliance for the remainder of their affordability period, 
correct the previous noncompliance of thirty-one HOME units by 
restarting their affordability periods, and add an additional forty-
three units which would carry HOME restrictions. These waivers 
permitted the State to retain 82 at-risk units as affordable housing.
    Contact: Virginia Sardone, Director, Policy and Programs Division, 
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) 402-
4808.

     Regulations: 24 CFR 91.105(c); 24 CFR 92.203(a)(1) and (2) 
(HOME regulations), and 24 CFR 92.610(c) (ADDI regulations); Section 
212(c) of the HOME Investment Partnerships Act (the Act), and 24 CFR 
92.207; Section 212(a)(3) of the Act, and 92.209(b), (c), (h), (i), 
(j), and (k); 24 CFR 92.209(h)(3); 24 CFR 92.222(b); 24 CFR 92.251 and 
24 CFR 92.612(b); 24 CFR 92.209(i) and 24 CFR 92.251(d); Section 225(d) 
of the Act, and 24 CFR 92.253(d); Section 215(b)(1) of the Act, and 24 
CFR 92.254(a)(2); Section 231 of the Act and 24 CFR 92.300(a)(1); 
Section 271(c)(1) of the Act, and 24 CFR 92.602(a)(1); 24 CFR 
92.353(e), and 24 CFR 42.375; 24 CFR 42.350(e)(1); 24 CFR 
92.353(b)(2)(iii); Section 288 of the Act.
    Project/Activity: The State of Oregon requested that HUD suspend 
HOME statutory requirements and waive HOME regulations to facilitate 
its recovery from the devastation caused by the Northwest December 
Storm for Clatsop, Columbia, Lincoln, Polk, Tillamook, and Yamhill 
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counties are located within a declared disaster area pursuant to Title 
IV of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance 
Act.
    Nature of Requirement: The requirements waived are as follows: 
Sec.  91.105(c)--Citizen Participation Plan requirement to provide not 
less than 30 days for citizen comment to changes to the Consolidated 
Plan; Sec.  92.203(a)(1) and (2) (HOME), and Sec.  92.610(c) (ADDI)--
Source Documentation for Income Determinations; Section 212(c) (Act) 
and 92.207--Limitation on Use of HOME funds for Administrative Costs; 
Section 212(a)(3) (Act) and 92.209(b), (c), (h), (i), (j) and (k)--
Tenant-based Rental Assistance (TBRA): Eligible Costs and Requirements; 
Sec.  92.209(h)(3)--Rent Standards for Tenant-based Rental Assistance 
(TBRA); 92.222(b)--Reduction of matching contribution requirement; 
Sec.  92.251 and 92.612(b)--Property Standards for Units Rehabilitated 
with HOME and ADDI Assistance; Sec.  92.209(i) and Sec.  92.251(d)--
Property Standards for Tenant-based Rental Assistance (TBRA); Section 
225(d) of the Act and Sec.  92.253(d)--Tenant and Participation 
Protections; Section 215(b)(1) of the Act and Sec.  92.254(a)(2)--
Homeownership Housing Maximum Values/Sales Price Limitation; Section 
231 (Act) and Sec.  92.300(a)(1)--Set-aside for Community Housing 
Development Organizations (CHDO); Section 271(c)(1) of the Act and 
Sec.  92.602(a)(1)--First-time Homebuyer Requirement for ADDI; 
92.353(e) and 42.375--Section 104(d) One-for-One Replacement Housing; 
Sec.  92.353(e) and 42.350(e)(1)--Replacement Housing Assistance; 
92.353(b)(2)(iii)--Decent, Safe and Sanitary Standard; and, Section 288 
of the Act--Environmental Review Requirements.
    Granted by: Nelson R. Breg[oacute]n, General Deputy Assistant 
Secretary for Community Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: February 4, 2008.
    Reasons Waived: Due to the severity of the storm damage from the 
Northwest December Storm, the Department determined there was good 
cause to waive the above requirements.
    Contact: Virginia Sardone, Director, Policy and Programs Division, 
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) 402-
4808.

     Regulations: 24 CFR 92.203(a)(1) and (2) (HOME), and 24 
CFR 92.610(c) (ADDI); Section 212(a)(3) of the Act, and 92.209(b), (c), 
(h), (i), (j) and (k); 24 CFR 92.209(h)(3); 24 CFR 92.222(b); 24 CFR 
92.251 and 24 CFR 92.612(b); 24 CFR 92.209(i) and 24 CFR 92.251(d); 
Section 225(d) of the Act, and 24 CFR 92.253(d); and 24 CFR 92.353(d).
    Project/Activity: The State of Washington requested that HUD 
suspend statutory requirements and waive HOME regulations to facilitate 
the recovery from the displacement of households and/or the damage to 
homes caused by the severe storm and flooding occurring in December 
2007 in the following counties: Clallam, Grays Harbor, King, Kitsap, 
Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Snohomish, Thurston and Wahkiakum Counties. 
These Counties are in a declared disaster area pursuant to Title IV of 
the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
    Nature of Requirement: The requirements are as follows: 24 CFR 
92.203(a)(1) and (2) (HOME), and 24 CFR 92.610(c) (ADDI)--requiring 
that initial income determinations for HOME and ADDI beneficiaries be 
made using source documentation; Section 212(a)(3) of the Act, and 
92.209(b), (c), (h), (i), (j) and (k) governing the HOME TBRA program; 
24 CFR 92.209(h)(3)--requiring TBRA rent payments may not exceed the 
difference between the rent standard and 30 percent of the families' 
adjusted income; 24 CFR 92.222(b)--reducing the matching requirements; 
24 CFR 92.251 and 24 CFR 92.612(b)--requiring housing assisted with 
HOME or ADDI funds meet certain property standards; 24 CFR 92.209(i) 
and 24 CFR 92.251(d)--providing that units occupied by recipients of 
HOME TBRA meet the Housing Quality Standards (HQS); Section 225(d) of 
the Act, and 24 CFR 92.253(d)--requiring written tenant selection 
policies and procedures; and 24 CFR 92.353(d)--requiring a written 
relocation policy.
    Granted by: Nelson R. Breg[oacute]n, General Deputy Assistant 
Secretary for Community Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: February 21, 2008.
    Reason Waived: Pursuant to Title IV of the Robert T. Stafford 
Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, President George W. Bush 
declared a major disaster for Clallam, Grays Harbor, King, Kitsap, 
Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Snohomish, Thurston and Wahkiakum Counties in 
the State of Washington as a result of a severe storm and flooding 
occurring in December 2007. Section 290 of the Cranston-Gonzalez 
National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 (NAHA), as amended, authorizes 
HUD to suspend certain HOME statutory and regulatory requirements for 
HOME participating jurisdictions located within Presidential declared 
disaster areas. It was determined that the waiver would facilitate the 
continued recovery of these counties.
    Contact: Virginia Sardone, Director, Policy and Programs Division, 
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) 402-
4808.

     Regulations: 24 CFR 92.251(a)(1).
    Project/Activity: Shelby County, Tennessee, requested a waiver to 
facilitate its recovery from damage caused by severe storms, tornadoes, 
straight-line winds, and flooding. The County was declared a major 
disaster area pursuant to Title IV of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster 
Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 92.251(a)(1) of the HOME regulations 
in 24 CFR part 92 requires that housing assisted with HOME funds meet 
specific property and rehabilitation standards.
    Granted by: Nelson R. Breg[oacute]n, General Deputy Assistant 
Secretary for Community Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: March 27, 2008.
    Reasons Waived: It was determined that the waiver would facilitate 
the recovery of Shelby County from the damage caused by the severe 
storms, tornados and flooding of March and April 2006. The waiver would 
allow the County to make emergency repairs to storm-damaged, owner-
occupied units and return these units to habitability more quickly, 
which would help the county to meet the critical housing needs of 
families whose homes were damaged and increase the number of assisted 
households.
    Contact: Virginia Sardone, Director, Policy and Programs Division, 
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) 402-
4808.

     Regulations: 24 CFR 91.115(b)(4) and 24 CFR 91.115(i).
    Project/Activity: The State of Oregon requests a waiver of the 
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) regulation at 24 CFR 
91.115(b)(4).
    Nature of Requirement: Provisions of CDBG regulations at 24 CFR 
91.115(b)(4) require that a minimum of thirty days be allowed for 
public comments to the changes to the Method of Distribution (MOD); 
while 24 CFR 91.115(i) requires the State to follow its citizen 
participation plan.

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    Granted by: Nelson R. Breg[oacute]n, Assistant Secretary, Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: February 01, 2008.
    Reason Waived: A waiver of 91.115(b)(4), which provided reduced 
public comment period from 30 days to 3 days, would allow the State to 
implement the amendment to the 2008 MOD and annual action plan 
expeditiously and enable the State to provide assistance to affected 
units of general local government (UGLG) for disaster recovery in a 
timely manner. A waiver of 24 CFR 91.115(i) was determined necessary to 
permit the state to deviate from its citizen participation plan.
    Contact: Diane Lobasso, Director, State and Small Cities Division, 
Office of Block Grant Assistance, Office of Community Planning and 
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh 
Street, SW., Room 7184, Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 402-
2191.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 570.489(a)(1)(i) and (iii), Statutes: 
42 U.S.C. 5306(d)(3)(A), (d)(6), as revised and renumbered by Public 
Law 108-199, Section 423 (and formerly codified as 42 U.S.C. 
56306(d)(3)(A).
    Project/Activity: The State of Oregon requested statutory 
suspension of 42 U.S.C. 5306(d)(3)(A), (d)(5) and (d)(6), Section 
105(d)(3)(A) of the Housing and Community Development Act (HCDA); and a 
waiver of CDBG regulation at 24 CFR 570.489 (a)(1), (3).
    Nature of Requirements: Provisions of CDBG statutes at 42 U.S.C. 
5306(d)(3)(A)(d)(6) and the regulations at 24 CFR 570.489(a)(1)(i) and 
(iii), establish the State CDBG administrative cap at 2% and match 
requirements exceeding $100,000. Section 106(d) of the HCDA, allows 
grantees to use up to 2% of their allocation on state administration, 
1% for technical assistance, or 3% of a combination thereof, in 
addition to $100,000 for administration without having to provide a 
match.
    Granted by: Nelson R. Breg[oacute]n, General Deputy Assistant 
Secretary, Community Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: February 01, 2008.
    Reason Waived: Due to the flood devastation, additional 
administrative funds were determined needed to assist the State of 
Oregon to recover from the disaster. By suspending the 2% 
administration cap and allowing use of matching funds for other 
purposes, the state would be able to administer its program and use 
CDBG funds needed in communities affected by the flood. This waiver 
would allow the State to provide additional administrative funds (from 
2% to 4%) and remove the requirement that the State must match the 
amount of administrative expenses in excess of $100,000 that are used 
for disaster recovery activities. The State was not permitted to exceed 
the overall planning, management and administrative cap of 20 percent 
pursuant to 24 CFR 570.489(a)(3).
    Contact: Diane Lobasso, Director, State and Small Cities Division, 
Office of Block Grant Assistance, Office of Community Planning and 
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh 
Street, SW., Room 7184, Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 402-
2191.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 570.486(a)(5).
    Project/Activity: The State of Oregon requested a waiver of CDBG 
regulation at 24 CFR 570.486(a)(5).
    Nature of Requirement: Provisions of CDBG regulation at 24 CFR 
570.486(a)(5) require each UGLG to provide for a minimum of two public 
hearings at different stages of a CDBG-funded activity to ensure local 
citizen participation.
    Granted by: Nelson R. Breg[oacute]n, General Deputy Assistant 
Secretary, Community Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: February 01, 2008.
    Reason Waived: Allowing the UGLG to conduct only one public hearing 
would expedite application processing and the provision of CDBG funds 
to the UGLG.
    Contact: Diane Lobasso, Director, State and Small Cities Division, 
Office of Block Grant Assistance, Office of Community Planning and 
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh 
Street, SW., Room 7184, Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 402-
2191.

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 219.220(b).
    Project/Activity: Hickory Hollow Cooperative I, Wayne, Michigan--
FHA Project Number 044-55190. The owner is requesting waiver of the 
regulations that require repayment of the flexible subsidy loan and 
approval of a 30-year amortization of the flexible subsidy loan at a 1 
percent interest rate.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 219.220(b) governs the repayment of 
operating assistance provided under the Flexible Subsidy Program for 
Troubled Projects prior to May 1, 1996 states: ``Assistance that has 
been paid to a project owner under this subpart must be repaid at the 
earlier of the expiration of the term of the mortgage, termination of 
these actions would typically terminate FHA involvement with the 
property, and the Flexible Subsidy loan would be repaid, in whole, at 
that time.''
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: March 11, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The project has maintained affordability under the 
Section 221(d)(3) BMIR program and consistently received REAC scores 
above 60 since 2001. The project requires renovations to continue as a 
well-maintained source of affordable housing. By allowing waiver of 
this regulation, the project would remain as a cooperative. The owner 
would be allowed to prepay the existing mortgage, obtain financing to 
perform rehabilitation of the property, allow the amortization of the 
flexible subsidy loans with the new mortgage, and provide sufficient 
funds for the property's needed capital improvements.
    Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset Management, 
Office of Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-
3730.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 219.220(b).
    Project/Activity: Hickory Hollow Cooperative II, Wayne, Michigan--
FHA Project Number 044-44151. The owner is requesting waiver of the 
regulations that require repayment of the flexible subsidy loan and 
approval of a 30-year amortization of the flexible subsidy loan at a 1 
percent interest rate.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 219.220(b) governs the repayment of 
operating assistance provided under the Flexible Subsidy Program for 
Troubled Projects prior to May 1, 1996 states: ``Assistance that has 
been paid to a project owner under this subpart must be repaid at the 
earlier of the expiration of the term of the mortgage, termination of 
these actions would typically terminate FHA involvement with the 
property, and the Flexible Subsidy loan would be repaid, in whole, at 
that time.''
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: March 11, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The project has maintained affordability under the 
Section 221(d)(3) BMIR program and

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consistently received REAC scores above 60 since 2001. The project 
requires renovations to continue as a well-maintained source of 
affordable housing. By allowing waiver of this regulation, the project 
would remain as a cooperative, the owner would be allowed to prepay the 
existing mortgage, obtain financing to perform rehabilitation of the 
property, allow the amortization of the flexible subsidy loans with the 
new mortgage, and provide sufficient funds for the property's needed 
capital improvements.
    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 20410-8000, telephone 
(202) 708-3730.


     Regulation: 24 CFR 236.60(e).
    Project/Activity: Remeeder Houses, Brooklyn, New York--FHA Project 
Number 012-44023. The owner has proposed to waive required submission 
of HUD-Form 93014, Monthly Report of Excess Income, in support of the 
sale and litigation of the property.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 236.60(e) provides guidelines for 
retaining excess income. Excess income is defined as cash collected as 
rent from the residents by the mortgagor on a unit-by-unit basis, that 
is in excess of the HUD-approved unassisted Basic Rent. The mortgagor 
must submit a request to retain Excess Income at least 90 days before 
the beginning of each fiscal year or any other date during a fiscal 
year that the mortgagor plans to begin retaining Excess Income for that 
fiscal year. If HUD, following review of the request, approves the 
request the mortgagor will not be required to submit a new request each 
fiscal year provided the use of Excess Income remains the same.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: January 18, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The proposed sale and redevelopment of the project 
that includes tax-exempt bonds with low-income housing tax credits 
would restore the project to a decent, safe and sanitary condition for 
all tenants. The sale would assure that all HUD debt is paid, the 
mortgage is no longer HUD-Held and the project would remain an 
affordable housing resource for an additional 30 years through the 
execution of the Use Agreement as part of the Section 236 decoupling 
transaction.
    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 20410-8000, telephone 
(202) 708-3730.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 290.30(a)
    Project/Activity: Oakwood Gardens, Mount Vernon, New York--FHA 
Project Numbers: 012-57139V and 012-57139W. The owner has requested 
prepayment approval of their two HUD-Held mortgages. In addition, they 
are requesting the Department to assign the mortgages to the purchasing 
entity's new mortgagee, for mortgage recording tax savings in the State 
of New York.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD's regulations governing the sale of HUD-
Held mortgages are set forth in 24 CFR Part 290, subpart B, Section 
290.30(a) of those regulations state that ``[e]xcept as otherwise 
provided in Section 290.31(a)(2), HUD will sell HUD-Held multifamily 
mortgages on a competitive basis.'' Section 290.31(a)(2) permits 
``negotiated'' sales to state or local governments for mortgage loans 
that are current and secured by subsidized projects, provided such 
loans are sold with FHA insurance.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: January 8, 2008.
    Reason Waived: Waiver of the regulations covering the sale of HUD-
Held mortgages to allow the non-competitive sale of the HUD-Held 
mortgages securing the project with FHA insurance has been approved. 
Good cause having been shown it is in the public interest, and 
consistent with the Secretary's objectives to waive the appropriate 
regulations in order to permit the non-competitive sale to Intervest 
National Bank. HUD will be paid in full for all three current mortgage 
loans at closing of this transaction.
    Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset Management, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-3730, extension 2598.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Baptist Retirement Village II, Gadsden, AL, 
Project Number: 062 EE080/AL09-S061-003.
    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: January 8, 2008.
    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., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Mosaic Housing XVI-Farmington, Farmington, NM, 
Project Number: 116-HD029/NM16-Q061-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: January 13, 2008.
    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., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: AASC Housing II, Anchorage, AK, Project Number: 
176-HD027/AK06-Q051-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: January 13, 2008.
    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., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: San Clemente Villas, Plant City, FL, Project 
Number: 067-EE143/FL29-S061-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to closing.

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    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: January 16, 2008.
    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., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Rolling Meadows Senior Living, Taylorville, IL, 
Project Number: 072-EE167/IL06-S061-004.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: January 20, 2008.
    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., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: St. Bernadette Manor II, Opelousas, LA, Project 
Number: 064-EE029/LA48-S061-009.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: January 20, 2008.
    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., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Warren-Yazoo Mental Health Services, Vicksburg, 
MS, Project Number: 065-HD037/MS26-Q051-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: January 23, 2008.
    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., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Kiamichi Place Senior Housing, Antlers, OK, 
Project Number: 118-EE045/OK56-S061-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: January 23, 2008.
    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., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Harvard Supportive Housing Development, Harvard, 
IL, Project Number: 071-HD154/IL06-Q061-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: January 23, 2008.
    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, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 20410-8000, 
telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Apostles Village, Brandon, FL, Project Number: 
067-EE137/FL29-S051-005.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: January 23, 2008.
    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., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Rosewood Apartments, Erie, PA, Project Number: 
033-HD101/PA28-Q061-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: February 29, 2008.
    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., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Wilson Court II, Little Rock, AR, Project Number: 
082-HD096/AR37-Q061-006.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.

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    Date Granted: March 5, 2008.
    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., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Candice Home, Crete, IL, Project Number: 071-
HD153/IL06-Q051-007.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: March 5, 2008.
    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., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Harvard Supportive Housing Development, Harvard, 
IL, Project Number: 071-HD154/IL06-Q061-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: March 5, 2008.
    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., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulations: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Senior Living at Prouty, Spencer, MA, Project 
Number: 023-EE183/MA06-S051-000.
    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: March 7, 2008.
    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. 
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., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Bristol Place Apartments, Bryant, AR, Project 
Number: 082-EE170/AR37-S051-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: March 13, 2008.
    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., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
    Project/Activity: Odenton Senior Housing II, Odenton, MD, Project 
Number: 052-EE056/MD06-S061-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: March 19, 2008.
    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: Village of Hope, Columbia, TN, Project Number: 
086-HD038/TN43-Q061-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: March 21, 2008.
    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., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: TELACU La Esperanza, Pomona, CA, Project Number: 
122-EE199/CA16-S051-001.
    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: January 10, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to obtain 
approval of the project's design from the city and additional funding.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Project Beginnings I, Akron & Lakemore Village, 
Akron, OH,

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Project Number: 042-HD129/OH12-Q051-002.
    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: January 13, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time for the 
firm commitment to be issued and for the project to be initially 
closed.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: D Street Senior Housing, Ontario, CA, Project 
Number: 143-EE060/CA43-S051-002.
    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: January 16, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to secure 
additional funding.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Morning Star Senior Residences, Rock Island, IL, 
Project Number: 071-EE216/IL06-S051-011.
    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: January 16, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time for a new 
site to be approved, the firm commitment to be issued and for the 
project to be initially closed.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Southern Breeze, Eunice, LA, Project Number: 064-
EE199/LA48-S051-015.
    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: January 22, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time for the 
firm commitment application to be resubmitted and for the project to be 
initially closed.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Hughes Homes, Catonsville, MD, Project Number: 
052-HD070/MD06-Q051-004.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited 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: January 22, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to resolve 
architectural plans and specification issues and for the project to be 
initially closed.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Mulberry Apartments, Wayne, WV, Project Number: 
045-HD041/WV15-Q051-001.
    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: January 23, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to secure 
additional funding and for the project to be initially closed.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Academy Place, Gowanda, NY, Project Number: 014-
EE253/NY06-S051-009.
    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: January 23, 2008.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the project to be 
initially closed.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Ictineo Apartments, Hartford, CT, Project Number: 
017-HD036/CT26-Q051-001.
    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: January 23, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time for a new 
site to be approved, the firm commitment to be issued and for the 
project to be initially closed.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh

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Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-
3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Vista California Supportive Housing, Vista, CA, 
Project Number: 129-HD030/CA33-QO41-001.
    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: January 23, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to secure 
additional funding.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: West Bergen ILP 2005, Ridgewood, NJ, Project 
Number: 031-HD145/NJ39-Q051-001.
    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: January 23, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to resolve 
design issues required by the Ridgewood Township Planning Board and for 
the project to be initially closed.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: OMHS Housing 2005, Barnegat, NJ, Project Number: 
035-HD062/NJ39-Q051-005.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited 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: January 23, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to obtain a 
new contractor and for the project to be initially closed.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: AASC Housing II, Anchorage, AK, Project Number: 
176-HD027/AK06-Q051-001.
    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: January 25, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to locate a 
new site, to submit the firm commitment application, and for the 
project to be initially closed.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Apostles Village, Brandon, FL, Project Number: 
067-EE137/FL29-S051-005.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited 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: February 1, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to resolve 
issues concerning restrictive zoning, off-site drainage requirements 
and construction 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., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Grayson Bay Housing Corporation, Marshfield, WI, 
Project Number: 075-HD090/WI39-Q051-002.
    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: February 6, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to resolve 
site issues and for the project to be initially closed.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Project Beginning II, Cleveland, OH, Project 
Number: 042-HD130/OH12-Q051-003.
    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: February 13, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time for the new 
site to be approved, for the firm commitment to be processed, and for 
the project to reach 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., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Arbor Court, Fresno, CA, Project Number: 121-
HD083/CA39-Q041-003.
    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: February 19, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to finalize

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design issues, secure additional funding and for the project to be 
initially closed.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Hogar Adventista, Naguabo, PR, Project Number: 
056-EE070/RQ46-S051-001.
    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: February 19, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to obtain 
the necessary permits for the project to be initially closed.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Jawonio Residential Opportunities III, Rockland 
County, NY, Project Number: 012-HD119/NY36-Q031-004.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited 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: February 20, 2008.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the firm commitment 
to be issued and for the project to be initially closed.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Indian Rock Supportive Housing, Saugus, MA, 
Project Number: 023-EE175/MA06-S041-010.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited 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: February 29, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to obtain a 
new contractor and for the project to be initially closed.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Kaaterskill Manor, Catskill, NY, Project Number: 
014-EE252/NY06-S051-008.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited 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: February 29, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to obtain 
final approval from the local planning and zoning boards and for the 
project to be initially closed.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Lyons Place, Dayton, OH, Project Number: 046-
EE078/OH10-S051-001.
    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: February 29, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to complete 
the firm commitment application and for the project to be initially 
closed.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Paschall Senior Housing, Philadelphia, PA, 
Project Number: 034-EE145/PA26-S051-005.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited 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: February 29, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to obtain 
zoning approval and for the project to be initially closed.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Clearlake Oaks Manor, Clearlake Oaks, CA, Project 
Number: 121-EE174/CA39-S041-005.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited 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: March 6, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to finalize 
the acquisition of the new site and for the project to be initially 
closed.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Toby House VII, Phoenix, AZ, Project Number: 123-
HD039/AZ20-Q051-001.
    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.

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    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: March 6, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to secure 
sites, obtain a more experienced Architect, and for the project to be 
initially closed.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Vernon Street Residence, Framingham, MA, Project 
Number: 023-HD222/MA06-Q051-004.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited 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: March 7, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to complete 
the zoning approval process, for the firm commitment to be processed, 
and for the project to be initially closed.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Folsom Oaks, Folsom, CA, Project Number: 136-
HD017/CA30-Q041-001.
    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: March 7, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to resolve 
zoning issues, secure additional funds, and for the project to be 
initially closed.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Convent Hill Apartments, Milwaukee, WI, Project 
Number: 075-EE133/WI39-S041-004.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited 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: March 7, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to obtain a 
new contractor and for the project to be initially closed.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Harshfield Terrace, Quartz Hill, CA, Project 
Number: 122-EE195/CA16-S041-006.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited 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: March 7, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to resolve 
entitlement issues, to review environmental plans, and for the project 
to be initially closed.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Alex Apartments, West Carrollton, OH, Project 
Number: 046-HD032/OH10-Q051-001.
    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: March 13, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to resolve 
litigation issues over the City's reversal of proper zoning and 
neighborhood opposition.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Mary Griffith House, Heavener, OK, Project 
Number: 118-HD036/OK56-Q051-005.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited 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: March 17, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to obtain a 
new site, for the firm commitment to be processed, and for the project 
to reach 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., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Kirkland Homes, Hagerstown, MD, Project Number: 
052-HD068/MD06-Q051-002.
    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: March 26, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time for the 
project to be initially closed.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: MHA Mohr Place II, Wichita, KS, Project Number: 
102-EE028/KS16-S051-001.

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    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: March 27, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time for 
revisions to be made to the project's plans and specifications, for the 
firm commitment application to be reprocessed, and for the project to 
be initially closed.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Lakeview Properties, Baltimore, MD, Project 
Number: 052-HD071/MD06-Q051-005.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited 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: March 27, 2008.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the firm commitment 
application to be processed and for the project to be initially closed.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Bristol Place Apartments, Bryant, AR, Project 
Number: 082-EE170/AR37-S051-002.
    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: March 27, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time for the 
firm commitment to be issued and for the project to be initially 
closed.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Homes of Care I, Lawrence, MA, Project Number: 
023-HD218/MA06-Q041-007.
    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: March 27, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time for initial 
closing to take place.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
    Project/Activity: Ohana Homes, Sykesville, MD, Project Number: 052-
HD067/MD06-Q051-001.
    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: March 27, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time for initial 
closing to take place.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165 and 24 CFR 891.830(b).
    Project/Activity: Hale Mahaolu Ehiku, Phase IB, Kihei, HI, Project 
Number: 140-EE028/HI10-S021-001.
    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. 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: March 24, 2008.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for issuance of a firm 
commitment and for the initial closing to occur. Also, because the 
other funding sources needed to be disbursed at a faster rate than a 
pro rata disbursement would allow.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165 and 24 CFR 891.830(b) and 24 
CFR 891.830(c)(4).
    Project/Activity: Hale Mahaolu Ehiku, Phase II, Kihei, HI, Project 
Number: 140-EE035/HI10-S051-002.
    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. Section 891.830(b) requires that 
capital advance funds be drawn down only in approved ratio to other 
funds in accordance with a drawdown schedule approved by HUD. 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: March 26, 2008.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the firm commitment 
to be issued and for the project to be initially/finally closed. Also, 
because the other funding sources needed to be disbursed faster than a 
pro rata disbursement would allow, and to permit capital advance funds 
to pay off the portion of the construction financing that strictly 
relate to capital advance eligible 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., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.205.
    Project/Activity: Caring Incorporated Senior Housing II, 
Pleasantville, NJ,

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Project Number: 035-EE055/NJ39-S071-005.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.205 requires Section 202 project 
owners to have tax exemption 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: January 22, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The required tax-exemption ruling from IRS is 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., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.205.
    Project/Activity: Port Town Village II, Urbanna, VA, Project 
Number: 051-EE118/VA36-S071-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.205 requires Section 202 project 
owners to have tax exemption 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: January 23, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The required tax-exemption ruling from IRS is 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., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.205.
    Project/Activity: Ivy Residence II, Philadelphia, PA, Project 
Number: 034-EE153/PA26-S071-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.205 requires Section 202 project 
owners to have tax exemption 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: March 7, 2008.
    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., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.310(b)(1).
    Project/Activity: Jawonio Residential Opportunties III, Rockland 
County, NY, Project Number: 012-HD119/NY36-Q031-004.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.310(b)(1) requires that all 
entrances, common areas, units be occupied by resident staff, and 
amenities must be readily accessible to and usable by persons with 
disabilities.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomergy, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: March 3, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The design of the existing structure is such that it 
would not be economically or architecturally feasible to make both 
group homes feasible. However, one of the group homes would be feasible 
as well as over twenty-five (25) percent of the sponsor's other units 
are accessible.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 798-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.310(b)(1) and 891.310(b)(2).
    Project/Activity: Venture OPTS 2005, Suffern, NY, Project Number: 
012-HD130/NY36-Q051-004.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.310(b)(1) 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. Section 891.310(b)(2) requires that a minimum of 10 
percent of all bedrooms and bathrooms in a group home for the 
chronically mentally ill be accessible or adaptable for persons with 
disabilities.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: March 3, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The design of three of the four existing single 
family homes is such that it would not be economically or 
architecturally feasible to make all four group homes accessible. One 
group home would be accessible and if additional accessible units were 
needed, the sponsor has other permanent housing projects which are 
accessible.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6134, Washington, DC 
20410-8000, telephone (202) 798-3000.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c).
    Project/Activity: Joy Court Village Apartments, Americus, Georgia--
FHA Project Number 061-EE083. This project continues to experience 
difficulty in leasing its units to very low-income elderly tenants.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.410 relates to admission of 
families to projects for elderly or handicapped families that receive 
reservations under Section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959, as amended 
by Section 801 of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990. Section 
891.410(c) limits occupancy to very low-income elderly persons. To 
qualify, households must include a minimum of one person who is at 
least 62 years of age at the time of initial occupancy.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: March 26, 2008.
    Reason Waived: This property is located in a largely rural area. 
The project had been experiencing difficulty in renting its units since 
initial occupancy in November 2002. Currently 17 of 20 units are 
occupied. There are three applicants that meet the age waiver criteria 
and were on a waiting list. The owner/managing agent continued to 
aggressively market the property with the local authorities, news 
media, churches and various civic organizations. The provisions of 24 
CFR 891.410(c) were waived in order to allow the agent to continue to 
lease to individuals between the ages of 55 and 62 years of age, 
allowing the owner to maintain full occupancy and save the project from 
failing. Priority admission would continue for elderly applicants age 
62 and over.
    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 20410-8000, telephone 
(202) 708-3730.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c).
    Project/Activity: Cedar Ridge Apartments, Ravenden, Arkansas, FHA 
Project Number 082-EE128. The property is currently experiencing 
vacancy problems with two vacancies at the 12-unit property.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.410 relates to admission of 
families to projects for elderly or handicapped families that receive 
reservations under Section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959, as amended 
by Section 801 of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990. Section 
891.410(c) limits occupancy to very low-income elderly persons. To 
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include a minimum of one person who is at least 62 years of age at the 
time of initial occupancy.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: March 26, 2008.
    Reason Waived: This regulatory waiver was granted because if 
continued, the current vacancy rate would cause financial hardship for 
the project. The owner was unable to attract very low-income elderly 
persons. Appropriate and extensive advertising and outreach programs 
have been conducted, including marketing the property to the local 
housing authority and news media. The waiver was granted to allow the 
owner the ability to offer units to individuals who meet the definition 
of lower income, near elderly, which should increase occupancy levels 
at the property and, therefore, stabilize the project's current 
financial status. First priority will be given to all qualified 
eligible applicants who meet the Section 202 very low-income 
guidelines.
    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 20410-8000, telephone 
(202) 708-3730.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c).
    Project/Activity: Cherry Hill Apartments, Spring City, Tennessee, 
FHA Project Number 087-EE006. The owner/managing agent requested waiver 
of the very low-income restriction and elderly restriction in order to 
permit admission of low-income elderly applicants.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.410 relates to admission of 
families to projects for elderly or handicapped families that receive 
reservations under Section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959, as amended 
by Section 801 of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990. Section 
891.410(c) limits occupancy to very low-income elderly persons. To 
qualify, households must include a minimum of one person who is at 
least 62 years of age at the time of initial occupancy.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: March 12, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The property currently has 7 vacant units with no 
waiting list. The property is located in a rural setting and the local 
housing market indicates that there is not sufficient demand for very 
low-income elderly housing. The owner/managing agent continued to 
aggressively market the property with the local housing authorities and 
various religious, social and community organizations. It was 
determined that providing a waiver would allow the owner/managing agent 
an opportunity to stabilize the project's current financial status, and 
prevent foreclosure. First priority will be given to all qualified 
applicants who meet the Section 202 very low-income guidelines.
    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 20410-7000, telephone 
(202) 708-3730.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c).
    Project/Activity: Christopher Homes of Strong, Strong, Arkansas--
FHA Project Number 082-EE009. This project currently has 9 vacancies 
out of 20 units with no waiting list.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.410 relates to admission of 
families to projects for elderly or handicapped families that receive 
reservations under Section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959, as amended 
by Section 801 of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990. Section 
891.410(c) limits occupancy to very low-income elderly persons. To 
qualify, households must include a minimum of one person who is at 
least 62 years of age at the time of initial occupancy.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: January 21, 2008.
    Reason Waived: A waiver of the very low-income and elderly 
restriction was granted in order to permit admission of lower-income 
(incomes between 51 and 80 percent of median) applicants where there 
are no very low-income elderly applicants to fill vacant units and 
allow a reduction of the age limit from 62 to 55 years of age for the 
subject project. The owner/managing agent reported a 45 percent vacancy 
rate despite aggressive marketing efforts. The local housing market 
indicated there is not sufficient demand for very low-income elderly 
housing. The waiver would allow flexibility to offer units to lower 
income, near elderly and, thus, the owner will be able to increase 
occupancy levels and, hopefully, achieve full occupancy. The project 
should not fail at 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 20410-8000, telephone 
(202) 708-3730.

    Project/Activity: Oakwood Gardens, Mount Vernon, New York--FHA 
Project Numbers 012-57139V and 012-57139W. The owner has requested 
prepayment approval of their two HUD-Held mortgages. In addition, they 
are requesting the Department to assign the mortgages to the purchasing 
entity's new mortgagee, for mortgage recording tax savings in the State 
of New York.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD's regulations governing the sale of HUD-
Held mortgages are set forth in 24 CFR Part 290, subpart B, Section 
290.30(a) of those regulations state that ``[e]xcept as otherwise 
provided in Section 290.31(a)(2), HUD will sell HUD-Held multifamily 
mortgages on a competitive basis.'' Section 290.31(a)(2) permits 
``negotiated'' sales to state or local governments for mortgage loans 
that are current and secured by subsidized projects, provided such 
loans are sold with FHA insurance.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: January 8, 2008.
    Reason Waived: Waiver of the regulations covering the sale of HUD-
Held mortgages to allow the non-competitive sale of the HUD-Held 
mortgages securing the project with FHA insurance was approved. It was 
determined to be in the public interest and consistent with the 
Secretary's objectives to waive the appropriate regulations in order to 
permit the noncompetitive sale to Intervest National Bank. HUD would be 
paid in full for all three current mortgage loans at closing of this 
transaction.
    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 20410-8000, telephone 
(202) 708-3730.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c).
    Project/Activity: Red Lake Senior Apartments, Red Lake, Minnesota--
FHA Project Number 092-EE087. The property currently has 14 vacant 
units with no waiting list despite aggressive maketing and outreach 
efforts. The owner/managing agent has requested waiver of the age and 
income requirement to increase occupancy levels.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.410 relates to admission of 
families to projects for elderly or handicapped families that receive 
reservations under Section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959, as amended 
by Section 801 of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990. Section 
891.410(c) limits occupancy to very low-income elderly persons. To 
qualify, households must include a minimum of one person who

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is at least 62 years of age at the time of initial occupancy.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: January 18, 2008.
    Reason Waived: A waiver of the income requirement was granted to 
assist management in renting vacant units at this property. Currently 
there are 12 occupied units. The project is located in the exterior 
boundaries of the Red Lake Reservation, and is held in trust for the 
benefit of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians. The owner/management 
agent was unable to attract very low-income elderly persons. The waiver 
would allow the project to fill vacant units and develop a waiting list 
by expanding their leasing options with low-income, and near elderly 
applicants.
    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 20410-8000, telephone 
(202) 708-3730.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 891.520.
    Project/Activity: Peace Lake Towers, New Orleans, Louisiana--FHA 
Project Number 064-EH055. The Fort Worth Multifamily Property 
Disposition Center is requesting approval to permit the foreclosure use 
restriction to allow initial occupancy at 55 years of age vs. 62 years 
of age as required by the current Section 202 regulatory agreement and 
regulations.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.520 relates to admission of 
families to projects for elderly or handicapped families that receive 
reservations under Section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959, and receive 
assistance under Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937. 
Section 891.520 limits occupancy to very low-income elderly persons. To 
qualify, households must include a minimum of one person who is at 
least 62 years of age at the time of initial occupancy.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: January 9, 2008.
    Reason Waived: This property, which consists of 130 units, has 
remained inoperable since August 2005 when it was affected by Hurricane 
Katrina. The Fort Worth Multifamily Disposition Center is processing a 
foreclosure due to the default of the mortgage and for the owner's 
failure to comply with provisions of the Regulatory Agreement and HAP 
Contract. Within the City of New Orleans, approximately 3,000 units are 
designated for the elderly. As part of the foreclosure terms, previous 
tenants would be offered the right of first refusal to return to the 
property once it has completed rehabilitation. Based on market 
conditions, there was a concern that many of the elderly tenants that 
relocated as a result of Hurricane Katrina had not returned to the 
market area. Lowering the minimum age of eligibility to occupy the 
property to age 55 would enhance economic feasibility should there be 
an insufficient number of potential residents over the age of 65 
requiring affordable housing.
    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 20410-8000, telephone 
(202) 708-3730.

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 5.801.
    Project Activity: Housing Authority of the City of Danbury (CT020), 
Danbury, CT.
    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, in 
accordance with the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133.
    Granted By: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: January 17, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The HA requested a waiver for the removal of the 
Late Presumptive Failure (LPF) for the audited Financial Assessment 
Subsystem (FASS) Indicator for FYE December 31, 2006. The HA stated 
that due to a computer/server crash, the HA did not receive the 
financial submission rejection letter that resulted in the LPF. The 
waiver granted the HA invalidation of the LPF and resubmission of the 
audited financial data.
    Contact: Myra E. Newbill, Acting Program Manager, NASS, Real Estate 
Assessment Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, 4550 12th Street, SW., Suite 100, 
Washington, DC 20410-5000, telephone (202) 475-8988.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 5.801.
    Project/Activity: Housing Authority of the City of Gary, Indiana, 
(IN011), Gary, IN.
    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, in 
accordance with the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133.
    Granted by: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: January 17, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The HA is a troubled agency and is currently under 
the HUD Recovery Administrator. The HA is completing the process to 
ensure compliance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles 
reporting requirements. The waiver granted the HA additional time to 
submit its audited financial data to the REAC.
    Contact: Myra E. Newbill, Acting Program Manager, NASS, Real Estate 
Assessment Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, 4550 12th Street, SW., Suite 100, 
Washington, DC 20410-5000, telephone (202) 475-8988.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 5.801.
    Project/Activity: Housing Authority of Salt Lake City, (UT004), 
Salt Lake City, UT.
    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, in 
accordance with the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133.
    Granted by: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: January 17, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The HA requested a waiver for the removal of the 
Late Presumptive Failure (LPF) for the audited Financial Assessment 
Subsystem (FASS) Indicator for FYE December 31, 2006. The HA submitted 
the audited financial data, but it was subsequently rejected by REAC. 
While attempting to make changes and corrections, the HA realized the 
LPF had been issued. The waiver granted the HA invalidation of the LPF 
and resubmission of the audited financial data.
    Contact: Myra E. Newbill, Acting 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) 475-8988.


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     Regulation: 24 CFR 5.801.
    Project/Activity: North Iowa Regional Housing Authority (IA127), 
Mason City, IA.
    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, in 
accordance with the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133.
    Granted by: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: January 17, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The HA's audited financial submission was rejected 
and not submitted on time resulting in a Late Presumptive Failure (LPF) 
score of zero due to the unavailability of limited staff involved in 
the process. The waiver granted the HA invalidation of the LPF and 
resubmission of the audited financial data.
    Contact: Myra E. Newbill, Acting 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) 475-8988.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 5.801.
    Project/Activity: Cambridge Economic Development Authority, 
(MN067), Cambridge, MN.
    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, in 
accordance with the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133.
    Granted by: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: January 18, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The HA requested a waiver for the removal of the 
Late Presumptive Failure (LPF) score of zero for the audited Financial 
Assessment Subsystem (FASS) Indicator for FYE December 31, 2006. The HA 
and the auditor completed the first and second step of the three step 
audit submission process on October 12, 2007; however, the auditor 
failed to notify the HA that the process was completed and ready for 
submission to the REAC. Due to the miscommunication, the HA missed the 
submission due date that resulted in the LPF. The waiver granted the HA 
invalidation of the LPF and the resubmission of the audited financial 
data.
    Contact: Myra E. Newbill, Acting 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) 475-8988.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 5.801.
    Project/Activity: Alamosa Housing Authority, (CO004), Alamosa, CO.
    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, in 
accordance with the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133.
    Granted by: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: February 1, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The HA requested a waiver of the audited financial 
reporting requirements because it was in the process of a fraud audit 
with the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). The Executive Director 
was placed on administrative leave and additional time was required to 
finalize the audit. The waiver granted additional time to the HA to 
submit its audited financial information to REAC.
    Contact: Myra E. Newbill, Acting 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) 475-8988.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 5.801.
    Project/Activity: City of Marietta Housing Authority (OH077), 
Marietta, OH.
    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: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: February 1, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The HA, a Section 8 only entity, requested a waiver 
of the audited financial reporting requirements under the Section 8 
Program for FYE March 31, 2007. The Fiscal Officer advised that the 
grantee city of Marietta's FYE is December 31, 2007, while the FYE for 
the Housing Choice Voucher Program Office is March 31, 2007. The city 
is audited by the Ohio State Auditor, while the non-profit corporation 
that administers the voucher program, is audited by a different 
accounting firm. The HA was granted a waiver because the circumstances 
that prevented the HA from submitting the audited financial data were 
beyond the HA's control. Nevertheless, the HA has initiated steps to 
change its FYE to coincide with the city's FYE.
    Contact: Myra E. Newbill, Acting 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) 475-8988.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 5.801.
    Project/Activity: Housing Authority of the City of Slidell, 
(LA103), Slidell, 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 
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: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: February 1, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The HA requested a waiver of the audited financial 
reporting requirements for the FYE ending March 31, 2007. The HA stated 
that it had not received approval from the State of Louisiana 
Legislative Office to enter into an engagement with a Certified Public 
Accounting firm in order to conduct the audit. The waiver allowed the 
HA additional time to submit its audited financial data to REAC.
    Contact: Myra E. Newbill, Acting 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) 475-8988.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 5.801.
    Project/Activity: Peekskill Housing Authority, (NY082), Peekskill, 
NY.
    Nature of Requirement: The regulation establishes certain reporting 
compliance dates. The audited financial statements are required to be 
submitted no later than nine months after the housing authority's (HA) 
fiscal year end, in accordance with the Single Audit Act and OMB 
Circular A-133.
    Granted by: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.

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    Date Granted: February 1, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The HA was granted a waiver because the New York 
Field Office of HUD was conducting an investigation of the HA that 
delayed the completion of the audit. The circumstances that prevented 
the HA from submitting the audited financial data were beyond the HA's 
control. The waiver granted additional time for the HA to submit the 
audited financial data to the REAC.
    Contact: Myra E. Newbill, Acting 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) 475-8988.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 5.801.
    Project/Activity: Detroit Housing Commission, (MI001), Detroit, MI.
    Nature of Requirement: The regulation establishes certain reporting 
compliance dates. Unaudited financial statements are required to be 
submitted two months after the housing authority's (HA) fiscal year 
end. Audited financial statements are required no later than nine 
months after the HA's fiscal year end in accordance with the Single 
Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133.
    Granted by: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: February 29, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The HA requested a waiver for additional time to 
submit the unaudited and audited financial data in order to allow the 
contracted appraiser to finish the real estate valuation of the 
property transferred from the City of Detroit to the HA. This allowed 
the auditor to complete the financial statement process to the Real 
Estate Assessment Center (REAC). The waiver granted the HA additional 
time to submit unaudited and audited financial data to the REAC.
    Contact: Myra E. Newbill, Acting Program Manager, NASS, Real Estate 
Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and 
Development, 550 12th Street, SW., Suite 100, Washington, DC 20410-
5000, telephone (202) 475-8988.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 5.801.
    Project/Activity: Housing Authority of the City of Westminster 
(MD027), Westminster, MD.
    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: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: March 5, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The HA requested a waiver of the due date of March 
31, 2008, for the resubmission of their audited financial data for FYE 
June 30, 2007. The city engaged a firm to perform the audit and 
submitted the signed agreement. However, the agency underwent an 
accounting system change which precluded the generation of audit 
evidence until six months after the FYE. In addition, the Director of 
Finance responsible for generating the audit evidence was ill until 
early January 2008. The waiver granted the HA additional time to submit 
audited financial data.
    Contact: Myra E. Newbill, Acting 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) 475-8988.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 5.801.
    Project/Activity: Housing Authority of Brevard County, (FL020), 
Merritt Island, FL.
    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: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: March 19, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The HA requested a waiver for the removal of the 
Late Presumptive Failure (LPF) score of zero for the audited Financial 
Assessment Subsystem (FASS) Indicator for FYE March 31, 2007. The HA 
and the auditor completed the first and second step of the three-step 
audit submission process. However, the auditor failed to notify the HA 
that the process was completed and ready for submission to the REAC. 
Due to the miscommunication, the HA missed the submission due date that 
resulted in the LPF. The waiver granted the HA invalidation of the LPF 
and the resubmission of the audited financial data.
    Contact: Myra E. Newbill, Acting 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) 475-8988.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 5.801.
    Project/Activity: Kent County Housing Commission (MI198), Grand 
Rapids, 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 
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: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: March 24, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The HA, a Section 8 only entity, requested a waiver 
of the audited financial reporting requirements under the Section 8 
Program for FYE June 30, 2007. The County of Kent FYE is December 31, 
2007, and the HA's FYE is June 30, 2007, which results in a timing 
difference between the audit due dates. The HA is in the process of 
changing the FYE to correspond with the FYE of the primary government. 
The HA was granted a waiver because the circumstances that prevented 
the HA from submitting the audited financial data were beyond the HA's 
control.
    Contact: Myra E. Newbill, Acting 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) 475-8988.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 5.801.
    Project/Activity: Michigan State Housing Development Authority, 
(MI901), Lansing, 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 
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: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: March 24, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The HA, a Section 8 only entity, requested a waiver 
of audited financial submission for FYE June 30, 2007. The HA 
implemented a new integrated software program to better manage 
resources. However, the implementation of the new software fell behind 
schedule resulting in late critical

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information to their accounting firm. The waiver granted the HA 
additional time to submit audited financial data.
    Contact: Myra E. Newbill, Acting 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) 475-8988.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 902.60(d) and 24 CFR 902.60(e).
    Project/Activity: Housing Authority of Knox County Housing 
Authority (IL085).
    Nature of Requirement: The referenced regulations establish 
requirements for annual certification of management operations and 
resident satisfaction surveys.
    Granted by: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: January 15, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The Housing Authority of Knox County requested a 
waiver to have more resources to concentrate on organizational, 
procedural and software changes to convert to asset management. This 
request is in accordance with 24 CFR 5.110. The HA was waived from the 
requirements of 24 CFR 902.60(d), to submit a management operations 
certification, and 24 CFR 902.60(e), from the resident satisfaction 
survey, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007. The Management 
Assessment Subsystem (MASS) and Resident Assessment Subsystem (RASS) 
scores under the Public Housing Assessment System from the previous 
reporting period were carried over.
    Contact: Greg Byrne, Director, Financial Management Division, Real 
Estate Assessment Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 550 12th Street, SW., 
Suite 200, Washington, DC 20410-5000, telephone (202) 475-8632.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 902.60(d) and 24 CFR 902.60(e).
    Project/Activity: Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority (OH031), 
Ravenna, OH.
    Nature of Requirement: The referenced regulations establish 
requirements for annual certification of management operations and 
resident satisfaction surveys.
    Granted by: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: February 5, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority requested 
a waiver to have more resources to concentrate on organizational, 
procedural and software changes to convert to asset management. This 
request is in accordance with 24 CFR 5.110. The HA was waived from the 
requirements of 24 CFR 902.60(d), to submit a management operations 
certification, and 24 CFR 902.60(e), from the resident satisfaction 
survey, for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2007. The Management 
Assessment Subsystem (MASS) and Resident Assessment Subsystem (RASS) 
scores under the Public Housing Assessment System from the previous 
reporting period were carried over.
    Contact: Greg Byrne, Director, Financial Management Division, Real 
Estate Assessment Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 550 12th Street, SW., 
Suite 200, Washington, DC 20410-5000, telephone (202) 475-8632.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 941.606(n)(1)(ii)(B).
    Project/Activity: St. Louis Housing Authority (SLHA), St. Louis, MO 
Cochran Gardens II of the Cochran Gardens HOPE VI (Housing Opportunity 
for People Everywhere) program.
    Nature of Requirement: The regulation states ``that if the partner 
and/or owner entity (or any other entity with an identity of interest 
with such parties) wants to serve as the 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 bid submitted in response to a public request for bids.''
    Granted by: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: February 21, 2008.
    Reason Waived: HUD waives this regulation on the condition that an 
independent, third party construction cost estimate is submitted that 
demonstrates that the proposed cost for the development is reasonable 
and at or below the independent estimate. The contract costs were below 
the independent estimate provided by SLHA. In addition, the general 
contractor committed to bid out all construction work at the trade 
levels.
    Contact: Dominique Blom, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office 
of Public Housing Investments, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20140-5000, Room 4130, telephone (202) 402-4181.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 941.606(n)(1)(ii)(B.)
    Project/Activity: DeKalb County Housing Authority (DCHA), DeKalb 
County, GA, Ashford Landing Phase II.
    Nature of Requirement: The regulation states ``that if the partner 
and/or owner entity (or any other entity with an identity of interest 
with such parties) wants to serve as the 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 bid submitted in response to a public request for bids.''
    Granted by: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: March 18, 2008.
    Reason Waived: HUD waives this regulation on the condition that an 
independent, third party construction cost estimate is submitted that 
demonstrates that the proposed cost for the development is reasonable 
and at or below the independent estimate. The contract costs were below 
the independent estimate provided by DCHA. In addition, the general 
contractor committed to bid out all construction work at the trade 
levels.
    Contact: Dominique Blom, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office 
of Public Housing Investments, Office of Public and Indian Housing, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20140-5000, Room 4130, telephone (202) 402-4181.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 982.505(d).
    Project/Activity: Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles 
(HACLA), Los Angeles, CA. The HACLA requested a waiver regarding 
exception payment standards so that it could provide a reasonable 
accommodation to a person with disabilities.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 982.505(d) states that a public 
housing agency may only approve a higher payment standard for a family 
as a reasonable accommodation if the higher payment standard is within 
the basic range of 90 to 110 percent of the fair market rent (FMR) for 
the unit size.
    Granted by: Orlando J. Cabrera, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date: January 4, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The participant, who is an elderly person with 
disabilities and unable to move to another unit without difficulty, was 
paying in excess of 75 percent of her adjusted income toward her share 
of the rent as a result of a large rent increase. To provide a 
reasonable accommodation so that this participant would pay no more 
than 40 percent of adjusted income toward the family share, the HACLA 
was allowed to approve an exception payment standard that exceeded the 
basic range of 90 to 110 percent of the FMR.

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    Contact: Danielle Bastarache, 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; 
(202) 708-0477.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 982.505(d).
    Project/Activity: Housing Authority of Snohomish County (HASC) 
Snohomish County, WA.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 982.505(d) of HUD's regulations 
states that a public housing agency may only approve a higher payment 
standard for a family as a reasonable accommodation if the higher 
payment standard is within the basic range of 90 to 110 percent of the 
fair market rent (FMR) for the unit size.
    Granted by: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary.
    Date Granted: January 29, 2008.
    Reason Waived: HASC requested a waiver regarding exception payment 
standard to provide reasonable accommodation to a person with 
disabilities. The applicant, a person with disabilities, owns a 
manufactured home that meets her physical needs and is accessible to 
her physician. To provide a reasonable accommodation so that this 
applicant paid no more than 40 percent of adjusted income toward the 
family share, the HASC was allowed to approve an exception payment 
standard that exceeded the basic range of 90 to 110 percent of the FMR.
    Contact: Danielle Bastarache, Director, Housing Voucher Management 
and Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 20410-
5000, telephone (202) 708-0477.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 982.505(d).
    Project/Activity: Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles 
(HACLA), Los Angeles, CA.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 982.505(d) of HUD's regulations 
states that a public housing agency may only approve a higher payment 
standard for a family as a reasonable accommodation if the higher 
payment standard is within the basic range of 90 to 110 percent of the 
fair market rent (FMR) for the unit size.
    Granted by: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: February 7, 2008.
    Reason Waived: HACLA requested a waiver regarding exception payment 
standards so to provide reasonable accommodations to persons with 
disabilities. The participants, who are elderly with multiple 
disabilities and unable to move to another unit without difficulty, 
were paying in excess of 54 percent of their adjusted income toward 
their share of the rent as a result of a rent increase. To provide a 
reasonable accommodation so that the household paid no more than 40 
percent of their adjusted income toward the family share, the HACLA was 
allowed to approve an exception payment standard that exceeded the 
basic range of 90 to 110 percent of the FMR.
    Contact: Danielle Bastarache, Director, Housing Voucher Management 
and Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 20410-
5000, telephone (202) 708-0477.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 982.505(d).
    Project/Activity: Lafayette Housing Authority (LHA), Lafayette, 
Indiana. The LHA requested a waiver regarding exception payment 
standards so that it could provide a reasonable accommodation to a 
person with disabilities.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 982.505(d) of HUD's regulations 
states that a public housing agency may only approve a higher payment 
standard for a family as a reasonable accommodation if the higher 
payment standard is within the basic range of 90 to 110 percent of the 
fair market rent (FMR) for the unit size.
    Granted by: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: March 4, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The participant is an elderly person with 
disabilities who owns a manufactured home. The health care provider 
recommended that this person remain in her unit due to severe emphysema 
and related health issues. To provide a reasonable accommodation so 
that this participant would pay no more than 40 percent of adjusted 
income toward the family share, the LHA was allowed to approve an 
exception payment standard that exceeded the basic range of 90 to 110 
percent of the FMR.
    Contact: Danielle Bastarache, Director, Housing Voucher Management 
and Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 20410-
5000, telephone (202) 708-0477.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 982.505(d).
    Project/Activity: Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles 
(HACLA), Los Angeles, CA. The HACLA requested a waiver regarding 
exception payment standards so that it could provide a reasonable 
accommodation to a person with disabilities.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 982.505(d) states that a public 
housing agency may only approve a higher payment standard for a family 
as a reasonable accommodation if the higher payment standard is within 
the basic range of 90 to 110 percent of the fair market rent (FMR) for 
the unit size.
    Granted by: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: March 28, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The participant, who is an elderly person with 
disabilities and unable to move to another unit without difficulty, was 
paying in excess of 84 percent of her adjusted income toward her share 
of the rent as a result of a large rent increase. To provide a 
reasonable accommodation so that this participant would pay no more 
than 40 percent of adjusted income toward the family share, the HACLA 
was allowed to approve an exception payment standard that exceeded the 
basic range of 90 to 110 percent of the FMR.
    Contact: Danielle Bastarache, 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 983.51(b)(1).
    Project/Activity: Mississippi Regional Housing Authority VI (MRHA 
VI), Jackson, MS.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 983.51(b)(1) of HUD's regulations 
requires a public housing agency (PHA) to select project-based voucher 
(PBV) proposals in accordance with selection procedures under an 
administrative plan. The regulations prohibit the limiting of proposals 
to a single site and the imposition of restrictions that explicitly or 
practically preclude owner submission of proposals for PBV housing on 
different sites.
    Granted by: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: March 19, 2008.
    Reason Waived: MRHA VI requested a waiver of competitive selection 
under the PBV program so that it could attach PBVs to PHA-owned units. 
The units will be developed with available money

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under an approved 2007 Notice of Intent and Fungibility Plan dated 
December 21, 2006. The waiver was granted because attaching PBV to 
these units ensured the maintenance of long-term affordable housing in 
the relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
    Contact: Danielle Bastarache, Director, Housing Voucher Management 
and Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 20410-
5000, telephone (202) 708-0477.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 983.55(b).
    Project/Activity: Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community 
Development (MDHCD), MA.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 983.55(b) of HUD's regulations 
states that the public housing agency (PHA) may not enter into a 
Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contract until HUD, or an independent 
entity approved by HUD, has conducted any required subsidy layering 
review and determined that the project-based voucher (PBV) assistance 
is in accordance with HUD subsidy layering requirements.
    Granted by: Orlando J. Cabrera, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: January 4, 2008.
    Reason Waived: MDHCD requested a waiver of a PBV regulation in 
order to execute an agreement to enter into a HAP contract prior to the 
completion of a subsidy layering review in order to meet a closing and 
construction start date for a project. The waiver was granted for a 
pilot program that had several funding sources. Access to certain funds 
had a pending closing date that required action prior to completion of 
the subsidy layering review. Both the owner and the PHA agreed to 
reduce contract rents, if necessary, subsequent to completion of the 
review.
    Contact: Danielle Bastarache, Director, Housing Voucher Management 
and Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 20410-
5000, telephone (202) 708-0477.

     Regulation: 24 CFR 985.101(a).
    Project/Activity: Mississippi Regional Housing Authority VIII (MRHA 
VIII), MS
    Nature of Requirement: Section 985.101(a) of HUD's regulations 
requires a public housing agency to submit the HUD-required Section 8 
Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) certification form within 60 
calendar days after the end of its fiscal year.
    Granted by: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Dated Granted: March 7, 2008.
    Reason Waived: The MRHA VIIII requested a waiver of SEMAP 
certification requirements for its fiscal year ending December 31, 
2007. The waiver was granted because of the slow recovery rate of the 
rental housing market after Hurricane Katrina. Eighty percent of the 
rental market was still off line due, in part, to lack of disbursement 
of Mississippi's Community Development Block Grant funds for this 
recovery purpose.
    Contact: Danielle Bastarache, 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.

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