[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 117 (Tuesday, June 18, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 36520]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-14399]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Housing Service


U.S. Department of Agriculture Multi-Family Housing Section 515--
Underserved Counties and Colonias and Non-Profits

AGENCY: Rural Housing Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Through this Notice, the Rural Housing Service (RHS) announces 
the duration of time in Fiscal Year 2013 set-aside amounts will be 
available for Section 515 program non-profits and underserved areas. 
This Notice also outlines the reallocation process for the set-aside 
funds not obligated within the time period established in this Notice.

DATES: As of June 18, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please contact Melinda Price, Loan and 
Finance Analyst, Multi-Family Housing, (614) 255-2403, fax (202) 720-
0302, or email [email protected]. Persons with disabilities 
who require alternative means for communication (Brail, large print, 
audio tape, etc.) should contact the USDA Target Center at (202) 720-
2600 (voice and TDD).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Consolidated and Further Continuing 
Appropriations Act, 2013, Public Law 113-6, March 11, 2013, provided 
RHS with the funding levels for its Section 515 program until September 
30, 2013. RHS received its initial allocation of funds (Allocation) on 
or about October 12, 2012, 9 percent of which will be set-aside for the 
Section 515 program's non-profits pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1485(w). In 
addition, 5 percent of the allocation will be set-aside for the Section 
515 program's underserved areas pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1479(f)(4).
    Any funds set-aside for eligible non-profit entities that are not 
obligated by nine months after RHS received funds shall be pooled and 
reallocated pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1485(w)(3). Therefore, any non-profit 
set-aside funds distributed to States but not obligated by July 31, 
2013, shall be pooled at the National Office and made available to any 
other eligible non-profit entity in any State. After the funds have 
been pooled and obligated for 30 days, any remaining funds shall be 
returned to States on a proportional basis to be used for any other 
eligible entity as defined in 42 U.S.C 1485 and 7 CFR part 3560.
    Similarly, any funds set-aside for Underserved Counties and 
Colonias pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1479(f)(4) that are not obligated by May 
31, 2013, shall be made available to Colonias that have applied for and 
are eligible for assistance and did not yet receive assistance and to 
counties and communities eligible for designation as targeted 
underserved areas but which were not so designated. Any funds set-aside 
for Underserved Counties and Colonias that are still not obligated by 
July 31, 2013, shall be pooled and made available for the use in RHS's 
Section 515 program as set forth at 42 U.S.C. 1485 and 7 CFR part 3560.

Non-Discrimination Statement

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination 
against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the 
bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender 
identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, 
marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all 
or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance 
program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any 
program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all 
prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment 
activities.)
    If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of 
discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form 
(PDF), found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the 
form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information 
requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to 
us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of 
Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-9410, 
by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at [email protected].
    Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech 
disabilities and you wish to file either an EEO or program complaint 
please contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339 
or (800) 845-6136 (in Spanish).
    Persons with disabilities, who wish to file a program complaint, 
please see information above on how to contact us by mail directly or 
by email. If you require alternative means of communication for program 
information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) please 
contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).

     Dated: June 11, 2013.
Tammye Trevi[ntilde]o,
Administrator, Rural Housing Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-14399 Filed 6-17-13; 8:45 am]
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