[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Department of Housing and Urban Development Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Part IX



Department of Housing and Urban Development



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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)                      



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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

24 CFR Subtitles A and B

[Docket No. FR-4481-N-01]

Semiannual Agenda of Regulations

AGENCY: Department of Housing and Urban Development.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with section 4(b) of Executive Order 12866 
``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' the Department is publishing its 
agenda of (1) regulations already issued or expected to be issued and 
(2) currently effective rules that are under review. Additionally, in 
accordance with section 602 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, the 
Department also has prepared an agenda of regulations expected to be 
proposed or promulgated, which are likely to have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. As permitted 
by Executive Order 12866 and the Regulatory Flexibility Act, the two 
agendas are combined for publication.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Camille E. Acevedo, Assistant General 
Counsel for Regulations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Room 10276, 451 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20410, (202) 708-
3055. (This is not a toll-free number.) A telecommunications device for 
hearing- and speech-impaired individuals (TTY) is available at 1-800-
877-8339 (Federal Information Relay Service).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning 
and Review,'' published on October 4, 1993 (58 FR 51735), requires each 
agency to publish semiannually an agenda of (1) regulations that the 
agency has issued or expects to issue and (2) currently effective 
regulations that are under agency review. Consistent with the 
principles set forth in Executive Order 12866 to reduce and streamline 
regulations and in response to President Clinton's memorandum to 
Federal agencies to examine all regulations and eliminate those that 
are obsolete, the Department continues to examine those rules proposed 
to be issued under these principles.

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612) requires each 
agency to publish semiannually a regulatory agenda of rules 
expected to be proposed or promulgated that are likely to have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of ``small 
entities,'' meaning small businesses, small organizations, or small 
governmental jurisdictions.

    Executive Order 12866 and the Regulatory Flexibility Act each 
permits incorporation of the agenda required with any other 
prescribed agenda. The agenda set out below combines the 
information required by Executive Order 12866 and the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act. In addition, the agenda contains certain 
information not required by either the Executive order or by the 
Act, which the Department considers useful, both better to inform 
the public and to enhance the Department's own inventory control 
over its body of regulations.

    Section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act requires each 
agency to publish annually a list of the rules that have a 
significant economic impact upon a substantial number of small 
entities and that are to be reviewed in accordance with section 610 
during the succeeding 12 months. All rules under development, 
published in each HUD agenda, are reviewed in accordance with the 
principles of section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The 
Department specifically invites comments from the public on any 
rule listed in this agenda that the public may believe will have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities.

    The Department also is subject to certain rulemaking 
requirements set forth in the Department of Housing and Urban 
Development Act (42 U.S.C. 3531 et seq.). Section 7(o) of the 
Department of Housing and Urban Development Act (42 U.S.C. 3535(o)) 
requires that the Secretary transmit to the congressional 
committees having jurisdictional oversight of HUD (the Senate 
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the House 
Committee on Banking and Financial Services) a semiannual agenda of 
all rules or regulations which are under development or review by 
the Department. A rule appearing on the agenda cannot be published 
for comment before or during the first 15 calendar days after 
transmittal of the agenda. If, within that period, either committee 
notifies the Secretary that it intends to review any rule or 
regulation which appears on the agenda, the Secretary must submit 
to both committees a copy of the rule or regulation, in the form it 
is intended to be proposed, at least 15 calendar days before it is 
published for comment. The semiannual agenda published today is the 
agenda transmitted to the committees in compliance with this 
requirement.

    For purposes of Executive Order 12866, ``regulation'' or 
``rule'' is defined as ``an agency statement of general 
applicability and future effect, which the agency intends to have 
the force and effect of law, that is designed to implement, 
interpret, or prescribe law or policy or to describe the procedure 
or practice requirements of an agency,'' subject to certain 
exceptions. The agenda published below focuses on regulatory 
material contained or expected to be contained in the Code of 
Federal Regulations (CFR) (or incorporated therein by reference) 
following publication in the Federal Register. As appropriate, 
however, issuances in the nature of general statements of policy 
may be published in the Federal Register but not for codification 
in the CFR.

    The agenda items are divided first by program office. Within 
each program office, the agenda items are divided into four groups: 
(i) Prerulemaking actions, (ii) publication or other 
implementations of notices of proposed rulemaking, (iii) 
publications or other implementations of final rules, and (iv) 
completed actions. Within each grouping, rules are listed in 
chronological order by the part number of the CFR affected. Where a 
rule affects multiple parts of the CFR, the rule is listed by the 
first affected part number.

    The agenda reflects that some rules have been withdrawn by the 
Department since issuance of the previous agenda. On further 
examination of the subject matters of these rules, the Department 
may determine that certain rules listed as withdrawn under this 
agenda are necessary, and if that determination is made, the rules 
will be included in a succeeding semiannual agenda.

    Items listed in this agenda are from the following offices 
within the Department: Office of the Secretary; Office of Housing; 
Office of Public and Indian Housing; Office of Community Planning 
and Development; Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity;

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Office of Administration; Office of Policy Development and 
Research; and the Government National Mortgage Association.

    The Department invites all interested members of the public to 
comment on the rules listed in this spring 1999 agenda to assist 
the Department in improving its regulatory products and procedures.

Dated: February 18, 1999.

Gail W. Laster,

General Counsel.

                                  Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1272        24 CFR 3   Common Rule: Nondiscrimination in Educational Activities (FR-4301).........    2501-AC42
1273        24 CFR 5   Sanctions for Underreporting of Income in the Assisted Housing Programs (FR-   2501-AC55
            4334).................................................................................
1274        24 CFR 5   Uniform Physical Condition Standards and Physical Inspection Requirements      2501-AC58
            for Certain HUD Housing; Administrative Process for Assessment of Insured and Assisted
            Properties (FR-4452)..................................................................
1275        24 CFR 15   Revisions to HUD's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Regulations (FR-4292)    2501-AC51
1276        24 CFR 17   Procedures for the Collection of Claims by the Government (FR-4318).......    2501-AC48
1277        24 CFR 24   Limited Denial of Participation in HUD Programs; Clarifying Amendments (FR-   2501-AC08
            3975).................................................................................
1278        24 CFR 30   Amendments to HUD's Civil Money Penalty Regulations (FR-4399).............    2501-AC56
1279        24 CFR 42   Revisions to Regulations Implementing Uniform Relocation Act and Other        2501-AC31
            Relocation Requirements in HUD Programs (FR-4122).....................................
1280        24 CFR 56   Flood Insurance and HUD-Assisted Buildings Located Within Special Flood       2501-AC40
            Hazard Areas (FR-4273)................................................................
1281        24 CFR 58   Regulations Governing the Environmental Review Procedures for Entities        2501-AC52
            Assuming HUD's Environmental Responsibilities; Miscellaneous Amendments (FR-4326).....
1282        24 CFR 81   Secretary of HUD's Regulation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (FR-4297).....    2501-AC41
1283        24 CFR 91   Clarifying Amendments to Consolidated Submission for Community Planning       2501-AC54
            and Development Programs (FR-4333)....................................................
1284        24 CFR 92   HOME Investment Partnerships Program (FR-4329)............................    2501-AC53
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                                    Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1285        24 CFR 000   Adoption of Revised OMB Circular A-133; Administrative Requirements for      2501-AC43
            Grantees To Reflect the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996; Technical Amendments (FR-
            4296).................................................................................
1286        24 CFR 5, subpart E   Revised Restriction on Assistance to Noncitizens (FR-4154)......    2501-AC36
1287        24 CFR 8   Nondiscrimination Based on Disability; Multifamily Homeownership Projects      2501-AC47
            (FR-4317).............................................................................
1288        24 CFR 25   Conforming Amendments to HUD's FHA-Single Family Housing and Multifamily      2501-AC44
            Housing Enforcement Regulations (FR-4308).............................................
1289        24 CFR 35   Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention in Certain Residential Structures       2501-AB57
            (FR-3482).............................................................................
1290        24 CFR 45   Administrative Requirements for Grantees To Reflect Single Audit Act          2501-AC39
            Amendments (FR-4258)..................................................................
1291        24 CFR 55   Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands (FR-4142)................    2501-AC33
1292        24 CFR 92   HOME Investment Partnerships Program--Additional Streamlining (FR-4111)...    2501-AC30
1293        24 CFR 401   Multifamily Housing Mortgage and Housing Assistance Restructuring Program    2501-AC57
            (Mark to Market) and Renewal of Expiring Section 8 Project-Based Assistance (FR-4298).
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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1294        24 CFR 6   Nondiscrimination in HUD Programs and Activities Receiving Assistance Under    2501-AC28
            Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (FR-4092)................
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                                     Office of Housing--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1295        24 CFR 200   Single Family Mortgage Insurance Clarification of Floodplain Requirements    2502-AH16
            Applicable to New Construction (FR-4323)..............................................
1296        24 CFR 200   Use of Materials Bulletins Used in the HUD Building Products and             2502-AH28
            Certification Program (FR-4391).......................................................
1297        24 CFR 200   Single Family Mortgage Insurance; Appraiser Roster Removal Procedures (FR-   2502-AH29
            4429).................................................................................
1298        24 CFR 201   Strengthening the Title I Property Improvement Loan Insurance Program (FR-   2502-AG95
            4246).................................................................................
1299        24 CFR 203   Single Family Appraisal Assessment (FR-4395).............................    2502-AH27
1300        24 CFR 203   Sources of Homebuyer Downpayment (FR-4469)...............................    2502-AH38
1301        24 CFR 207   Partial Payment of Claims for Health Care Facilities, Hospitals and Group    2502-AH25
            Practice Facilities (FR-4387).........................................................
1302        24 CFR 236   Rehabilitation Grants for Certain Multifamily Projects (FR-4465).........    2502-AH35
1303        24 CFR 245   Tenant Participation in Multifamily Housing Projects (FR-4403)...........    2502-AH32
1304        24 CFR 270   Use of Federal Surplus Property for Self-Help Housing (FR-4464)..........    2502-AH34
1305        24 CFR 290   Up-Front Grants in the Disposition of Multifamily Projects (FR-4310).....    2502-AH12
1306        24 CFR 291   Disposition of HUD-Owned Single Family Assets in Revitalization Areas (FR-   2502-AH40
            4471).................................................................................
1307        24 CFR 880   Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Programs (New Construction,            2502-AH41
            Substantial Rehabilitation, State Housing Agencies and Special Allocations) (FR-4479).
1308        24 CFR 891   Duration of Capital Advance (FR-4466)....................................    2502-AH36
1309        24 CFR 3282   Special Procedures Permitting Limited Completion of Manufactured Homes      2502-AG92
            On-Site (FR-4216).....................................................................
1310        24 CFR 3500   Real Estate Procedures Settlement Act (RESPA): Escrow Account Statement     2502-AH26
            Itemization of Charges (FR-4390)......................................................
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                                       Office of Housing--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1311        24 CFR 200   Delegation of Insuring Authority To Direct Endorsement Mortgagees (FR-       2502-AG87
            4169).................................................................................
1312        24 CFR 200   Use of Material Bulletins (FR-4265)......................................    2502-AH02
1313        24 CFR 200   Update of the Model Energy Code (MEC) (FR-4272)..........................    2502-AH03
1314        24 CFR 201   Title I Property Improvement and Manufactured Home Loan Insurance            2502-AG94
            Programs (FR-4242)....................................................................
1315        24 CFR 203   Mortgage Insurance Premium Reduction in Central Cities (FR-4284).........    2502-AH07
1316        24 CFR 203   Builder Warranty for High Ratio Single Family Mortgages (FR-4288)........    2502-AH08
1317        24 CFR 203   Single Family Mortgage Insurance; Direct Endorsement and Automated           2502-AH15
            Underwriting (FR-4311)................................................................
1318        24 CFR 203   Single Family Mortgage Insurance Informed Consumer Choice Disclosure (FR-    2502-AH30
            4411).................................................................................
1319        24 CFR 203   Single Family Claim Reform and Sale of Property (FR-4470)................    2502-AH39
1320        24 CFR 206.45(e)   Home Equity Conversion Mortgages; Right of First Refusal Permitted     2502-AG93
            for Condominium Associations (FR-4267)................................................
1321        24 CFR 242   Risk-Sharing Hospital Mortgage Insurance Program (FR-3914)...............    2502-AG53
1322        24 CFR 291   Officer Next Door Program (FR-4277)......................................    2502-AH37
1323        24 CFR 3280   Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (FR-4376)...........    2502-AH23
1324        24 CFR 3500   RESPA: Disclosure of Fees Paid to Retail Lenders (Brokers) (FR-3780)....    2502-AG40
1325        24 CFR 3500   Amendment to RESPA; Exemption for Employer Payments to Employees Who        2502-AG88
            Make Like-Provider Referrals, and Other Amendments (FR-4173)..........................
1326        24 CFR 3500   RESPA Statements of Policy Regarding Certain Private Mortgage Insurance     2502-AH19
            Arrangements (FR-4342)................................................................
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                                      Office of Housing--Completed Actions
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1327        24 CFR 200   Electronic Submission of Required Data by Multifamily Mortgages (FR-4303)    2502-AH11
1328        24 CFR 203   Suspension of FHA Single Family Mortgage Insurance Program for Mortgages     2502-AH00
            on Indian Reservations Insured Pursuant to Section 248 of the National Housing Act (FR-
            4251).................................................................................
1329        24 CFR 203   FHA Single Family Mortgage Insurance; Statutory Changes for Maximum          2502-AH31
            Mortgage Limit and Downpayment Requirements (FR-4431).................................

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1330        24 CFR 206   Home Equity Conversion Mortgages; Consumer Protection Measures Against       2502-AH10
            Excessive Fees (FR-4306)..............................................................
1331        24 CFR 291   Single Family Property Disposition (FR-4244).............................    2502-AG96
1332        24 CFR 891   Supportive Housing for the Elderly and Persons With Disabilities;            2502-AH21
            Clarification of Exemption from Rent Control (FR-4346)................................
1333        24 CFR 3280   Updating Manufactured Housing Reference Standards (FR-4337).............    2502-AH17
1334        24 CFR 3282   Procedural and Enforcement Regulations for the Manufactured Home            2502-AH14
            Construction and Safety Program (FR-4319).............................................
1335        24 CFR 3500   Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) Statement of Policy 1999-1    2502-AH33
            Regarding Lender Payments to Mortgage Brokers (FR-4450)...............................
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                        Office of Community Planning and Development--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1336        24 CFR 570   Community Development Block Grant Program; National Objective and            2506-AB90
            Streamlining Changes (FR-4144)........................................................
1337        24 CFR 570   CDBG Slum/Blight National Objective Rule (FR-4260).......................    2506-AB94
1338        24 CFR 570   Community Development Block Grant Program: Eligibility and Record Keeping    2506-AC01
            Prohibition on Use of Assistance for Employment Relocation Activities (FR-4468).......
1339        24 CFR 574   HOPWA Rental Assistance Options and Technical Changes (FR-4467)..........    2506-AC02
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                         Office of Community Planning and Development--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1340        24 CFR 91   CDBG Program for States; Community Revitalization Strategy Requirements &     2506-AB83
            Miscellaneous Technical Amendments (FR-4081)..........................................
1341        24 CFR 570   Community Development Block Grant Program; Section 108 Application           2506-AB43
            Requirements (FR-3298)................................................................
1342        24 CFR 570   Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program (FR-4039).............................    2506-AB80
1343        24 CFR 570   Community Development Block Grant Programs for States; Program Income (FR-   2506-AB82
            4067).................................................................................
1344        24 CFR 570   Community Development Block Grant Program; Clarification of the Nature of    2506-AC00
            Required CDBG Expenditure Documentation (FR-4449).....................................
1345        24 CFR 576   Emergency Shelter Grants Program (FR-4330)...............................    2506-AB99
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                         Office of Community Planning and Development--Long-Term Actions
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1346        00 CFR 000   Administrative Guidelines for CPD Programs; Section 102(d) Limitation on     2506-AB74
            Combining Other Government Assistance With CPD Housing Assistance (FR-3135)...........
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                         Office of Community Planning and Development--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1347        24 CFR 570.200   Clarification of the Nature of Required CDBG Expenditure                 2506-AB95
            Documentation (FR-4261)...............................................................
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                          Government National Mortgage Association--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1348        24 CFR 300.3   Ginnie Mae--Finance--NAHASDA Implementation (FR-4215)..................    2503-AA11
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                           Government National Mortgage Association--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1349        24 CFR 320   Ginnie Mae--Financial Reporting (FR-4331)................................    2503-AA12
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                        Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1350        24 CFR 115   Certification and Funding of State and Local Fair Housing Enforcement        2529-AA85
            Agencies (FR-4392)....................................................................
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                         Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1351        24 CFR 91   Fair Housing Planning Performance Standard (FR-4133)......................    2529-AA81
1352        24 CFR 103   Fair Housing Complaint Processing--Plain Language Revision and               2529-AA86
            Reorganization (FR-4433)..............................................................
1353        24 CFR 135   Economic Opportunities for Low- and Very-Low-Income Persons (FR-2898)....    2529-AA49
1354        24 CFR 180   Civil Money Penalties for Fair Housing Act Violations (FR-4302)..........    2529-AA83
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                         Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1355        24 CFR 100   Implementation of the Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995 (FR-4094)....    2529-AA80
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                                  Office of Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1356        48 CFR 2409   HUD Acquisition Regulation (FR-4291)....................................    2535-AA25
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                                   Office of Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1357        48 CFR 2401   HUD Acquisition Regulation--II (FR-4115)................................    2535-AA24
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                            Office of Public and Indian Housing--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1358        24 CFR 5   Pet Ownership in Public Housing (FR-4437)..................................    2577-AB94
1359        24 CFR 761   Public Housing Drug Elimination Program--Formula Allocation (FR-4451)....    2577-AB95
1360        24 CFR 901   Resident Survey Information Disclosure Requirements--Privacy Act (FR-        2577-AB84
            4393).................................................................................
1361        24 CFR 901   Quality Assurance Review of Independent Public Auditors by Real Estate       2577-AB85
            Assessment Center Staff (FR-4394).....................................................
1362        24 CFR 941   Capital Fund Allocation Formula (FR-4423)................................    2577-AB87
1363        24 CFR 943   Joint Venture and Consortia of Public Housing Agencies (FR-4474).........    2577-AC00
1364        24 CFR 945   Designated Housing Program Amendments (FR-3964)..........................    2577-AB57
1365        24 CFR 960   Public Housing Admission and Occupancy Reforms and Streamlining (FR-4084)    2577-AB67
1366        24 CFR 968   Formula Funding for Comprehensive Improvement Assistance (CIAP) Agencies     2577-AB97
            (FR-4462).............................................................................
1367        24 CFR 972   Conversion of Public Housing to Vouchers (Tenant-Based Assistance) (FR-      2577-AC02
            4476).................................................................................
1368        24 CFR 973   Required Conversion of Distressed Public Housing to Tenant-Based             2577-AC01
            Assistance (FR-4475)..................................................................
1369        24 CFR 982   Section 8 Homeownership (FR-4427)........................................    2577-AB90
1370        24 CFR 985   Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) New Performance              2577-AB83
            Indicators (FR-4388)..................................................................
1371        24 CFR 990   Operating Fund Allocation Formula (FR-4425)..............................    2577-AB88
1372        24 CFR 1000   Dwelling Construction and Equipment Costs for Indian Housing (FR-4478)..    2577-AC04
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                              Office of Public and Indian Housing--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1373        24 CFR 791   Review of Applications for Housing Assistance and Allocations of Housing     2577-AC03
            Assistance Funds (FR-4477)............................................................
1374        24 CFR 882   Housing Opportunity Program Extension Act of 1996 Implementation             2577-AB72
            Provisions and Section 8 Certificate, Voucher, & Moderate Rehabilitation Admission &
            Occupancy Policies Revisions (FR-4159)................................................
1375        24 CFR 882   Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program Executing or Terminating Leases    2577-AB98
            on Moderate Rehabilitation Units (FR-4472)............................................
1376        24 CFR 882   Moderate Rehabilitation Comparability (FR-4473)..........................    2577-AB99
1377        24 CFR 903   Public Housing Agency Plan (FR-4426).....................................    2577-AB89
1378        24 CFR 941   Public Housing Development Regulations (FR-3569).........................    2577-AB37
1379        24 CFR 941   Public Housing Mixed-Finance Partnership Development--Streamlining (FR-      2577-AB69
            4113).................................................................................
1380        24 CFR 971   Assessment of the Reasonable Revitalization Potential of Certain Public      2577-AB79
            Housing Required by Law (FR-4120).....................................................
1381        24 CFR 982   Section 8 Tenant Based Assistance: Statutory Merger (FR-4428)............    2577-AB91
1382        24 CFR 982   Renewal of Section 8 Tenant-Based Assistance Contracts (FR-4459).........    2577-AB96
1383        24 CFR 1005   Loan Guarantee for Indian Housing; Direct Guarantee Processing (FR-4241)    2577-AB78
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                             Office of Public and Indian Housing--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1384        00 CFR 000   Administrative Guidelines for PIH Regarding Section 102(d) Limitations on    2577-AB53
            Combining Other Government Assistance (``Subsidy Layering'') (FR-3100)................
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                             Office of Public and Indian Housing--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1385        24 CFR 5, subpart F   Ceiling Rents for Public Housing (FR-3880)......................    2577-AB75
1386        24 CFR 901   Public Housing Assessment System (FR-4313)...............................    2577-AB81
1387        24 CFR 968   Replacement Housing Factor in Modernization Funding (FR-4125)............    2577-AB71
1388        24 CFR 982   Tenant-Based Assistance Renewals (FR-4418)...............................    2577-AB86

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1389        24 CFR 985   Section 8 Rental Voucher and Certificate Programs--Section 8 Management      2577-AB60
            Assessment Program (SEMAP) (FR-3986)..................................................
1390        24 CFR 990   Public Housing Performance Funding System: Incentives (FR-4072)..........    2577-AB65
1391        24 CFR 1000   Due Date of First Annual Performance Report Under the Native American       2577-AB93
            Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (FR-4419).......................
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)   Proposed Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



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1272. COMMON RULE: NONDISCRIMINATION IN EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES (FR-4301)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1681 to 1683; 20 USC 1685 to 1688

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This is HUD's component of a common rule coordinated by the 
Department of Justice to implement amendments made to title IX of the 
Education Amendments of 1972 to prohibit discrimination on the basis of 
sex in all federally funded educational activities.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Betsy Ryan, Office of Enforcement, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, Office of Fair Housing and Equal 
Opportunity
Phone: 202 619-8041

RIN: 2501-AC42
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1273. SANCTIONS FOR UNDERREPORTING OF INCOME IN THE ASSISTED HOUSING 
PROGRAMS (FR-4334)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 3543; 42 USC 3544; 42 USC 11901 et seq; 42 USC 
3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend HUD's regulations for disclosure 
and verification of income information submitted by participants in its 
assisted housing programs to include sanctions for inaccurate 
reporting. For participants whose rental payment is dependent on their 
income, any underpayment of rent by them generally results in 
overpayment of housing assistance by HUD. This rule is being undertaken 
to assure that there are adequate measures in place to assure that 
participants in these programs will fully report their income and to 
reduce overpayments by HUD from scarce taxpayer dollars. It would 
require housing agencies or owners to take action against program 
participants who pay income-based rents when the agencies/owners find a 
discrepancy between the amount of annual income reported by the 
participant and by another reliable source, if the discrepancy exceeds 
a threshold amount.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Patricia Arnaudo, Senior Housing Program Manager, 
Office of Public and Assisted Housing Delivery, Department of Housing 
and Urban Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0744

RIN: 2501-AC55
_______________________________________________________________________




1274.  UNIFORM PHYSICAL CONDITION STANDARDS AND PHYSICAL 
INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN HUD HOUSING; ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS 
FOR ASSESSMENT OF INSURED AND ASSISTED PROPERTIES (FR-4452)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On September 1, 1998, HUD published a final rule that 
established uniform physical condition standards for public housing and 
housing that is insured and/or assisted under certain HUD programs. 
These standards are intended to ensure that the housing is decent, 
safe, sanitary and in good repair. The September 1, 1998 final rule 
also established uniform physical inspection procedures by which HUD 
determines compliance with the physical condition standards. For 
certain multifamily housing, the September 1, 1998 final rule 
represented the first step towards comprehensive assessment of the 
physical condition of multifamily housing. This proposed rule proceeds 
to the next stage which is to establish for multifamily housing an 
administrative process by which (1) HUD will notify owners, mortgagees 
or contract administrators of HUD's assessment of the physical 
condition of their multifamily housing; (2) the owners, mortgagees or 
contract administrators will be provided an opportunity to review and 
comment on HUD's physical condition assessment of the multifamily 
housing; and (3) HUD will take action in cases where the housing is 
found not to be in

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compliance with the physical condition standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth Hannon, Supervisor Portfolio Manager, Western 
District, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Housing
Phone: 202 708-0547

RIN: 2501-AC58
_______________________________________________________________________




1275. REVISIONS TO HUD'S FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA) REGULATIONS 
(FR-4292)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would revise HUD's FOIA regulations to include the 
Electronic Freedom of Information Act requirements and to simplify 
them. It would also make changes to reflect the Department's 
reorganization of the handling of production and disclosure of 
documents.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Barth, Managing Attorney for FOIA, Department 
of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the General Counsel
Phone: 202 708-3866

RIN: 2501-AC51
_______________________________________________________________________




1276. PROCEDURES FOR THE COLLECTION OF CLAIMS BY THE GOVERNMENT (FR-
4318)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  31 USC 3701

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend the Department's procedures for the 
collection of claims by (1) moving the designation of the Department's 
Claims Officer from the Office of Administration to the Office of the 
Chief Financial Officer, and (2) revising the regulations at 24 CFR 
part 17 pertaining to administrative offset, tax refund offset, and 
salary offset.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Wallace Garner, Director, Finance Planning & Analysis 
Div., Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 202 708-0654

RIN: 2501-AC48
_______________________________________________________________________




1277. LIMITED DENIAL OF PARTICIPATION IN HUD PROGRAMS; CLARIFYING 
AMENDMENTS (FR-3975)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 24

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would streamline and clarify the causes for a 
limited denial of participation (LDP) in most HUD programs; conform the 
provisions with Governmentwide regulations; clarify calculation of a 
time period; and make other technical corrections.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Dane Narode, Deputy Chief Counsel for Administrative 
Proceedings, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the 
General Counsel
Phone: 202 708-2350

RIN: 2501-AC08
_______________________________________________________________________




1278. AMENDMENTS TO HUD'S CIVIL MONEY PENALTY REGULATIONS (FR-4399)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  12 USC 1701q to 1; 12 USC 1703; 12 USC 1723i; 12 USC 
1735f to 14; 12 USC 1735f to 15; 15 USC 1717a; 28 USC 2461 note; 42 USC 
1437z to 1; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 30

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Multifamily Assisted Housing Reform and Affordability Act 
of 1997 (Title V of the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and 
Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998; 
Pub. L. 105-65, approved October 27, 1997) (the Act) made several 
amendments to strengthen HUD's enforcement authority. This rule 
addresses those amendments that require rulemaking for implementation, 
as follows. The Act expands the list of persons and types of violations 
subject to a civil money penalty under HUD's multifamily insured 
housing programs. The Act also amends the United States Housing Act of 
1937 (the statutory authority for HUD's public and assisted housing 
programs) to provide for the imposition of civil money penalties for 
noncompliance with section 8 Housing Assistance Payment contracts. In 
accordance with the Act, HUD is implementing these statutory amendments 
through issuance of a proposed rule. The rule would incorporate these 
amendments in HUD's civil money penalty regulations located at 24 CFR 
part 30.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dane Narode, Deputy Chief Counsel for Administrative 
Proceedings, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the 
General Counsel

[[Page 21312]]

Phone: 202 708-2350

RIN: 2501-AC56
_______________________________________________________________________




1279. REVISIONS TO REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING UNIFORM RELOCATION ACT AND 
OTHER RELOCATION REQUIREMENTS IN HUD PROGRAMS (FR-4122)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 4601; 42 USC 5304; 42 USC 
12705(b)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 42; 24 CFR 92; 24 CFR 215; 24 CFR 219; 24 CFR 
221; 24 CFR 236; 24 CFR 290; 24 CFR 882; 24 CFR 511; 24 CFR 570; 24 CFR 
574; 24 CFR 576; 24 CFR 582; 24 CFR 583; 24 CFR 585; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In an effort to comply with the President's regulatory reform 
initiatives, HUD proposes streamlining its regulations for 
displacement, relocation assistance, and real property acquisition, by 
consolidating into part 42 similar provisions appearing throughout 
title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations and by eliminating 
provisions that repeat statutory language or are otherwise unnecessary. 
HUD also proposes to include in part 42 technical corrections to 
certain regulations implementing Section 104(d) of Housing and 
Community Development Act of 1974. Finally, HUD proposes to issue 
regulations in part 42 that would implement Section 922 of the Housing 
and Community Development Act of 1992 which prohibits lump sum payments 
for relocation compensation, and Public Law 105-117 which prohibits 
payment of relocation benefits to illegal aliens.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/11/96                    61 FR 53341
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/10/96
NPRM                            05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marcia Dodge, Director, Office of Affordable Housing 
Programs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Community Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-2685

RIN: 2501-AC31
_______________________________________________________________________




1280. FLOOD INSURANCE AND HUD-ASSISTED BUILDINGS LOCATED WITHIN SPECIAL 
FLOOD HAZARD AREAS (FR-4273)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 56; 24 CFR 511.16(d); 24 CFR 570.605; 24 CFR 
570.640; 24 CFR 572.425(f); 24 CFR 574.640; 24 CFR 583.330(a); 24 CFR 
761.40(b); 24 CFR 882.407(c)(2); 24 CFR 886.313(c)(8); 24 CFR 
891.155(c); 24 CFR 941.202(j); 24 CFR 968.110(d); 24 CFR 983.7(a)(6)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing Government effort 
to remove redundancy throughout title 24 of CFR for flood insurance 
requirements as currently cited in the affected HUD program 
regulations. The rule would streamline, consolidate, and codify into a 
single CFR part all the flood insurance and disaster assistance 
requirements described separately in each of the individual HUD program 
regulations of title 24 of the CFR. The flood insurance and disaster 
assistance requirements are general and cross-cutting and applicable to 
all HUD programs that provide financial assistance for buildings 
located within Special Flood Hazard Areas. As presently described in 
each of the affected individual HUD program regulations, the text is 
redundant, sometimes outdated or incomplete, uninformative, and less 
than user-friendly.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Walter Prybyla, Deputy Director for Policy 
Environmental Review Division, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Community Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-1201

RIN: 2501-AC40
_______________________________________________________________________




1281. REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR 
ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD'S ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES; MISCELLANEOUS 
AMENDMENTS (FR-4326)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  12 USC 1707; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 58

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes revisions to 24 CFR part 58 that could not 
be made as part of the technical corrections final rule (see RIN 2501-
AC32; FR-4138) because that rule did not provide for prior public 
comment. Among other matters, this rule would revise notice 
requirements when funds are needed for an emergency. In addition, the 
rule would list other HUD programs for which specific statutory 
authority now exists for recipients of these programs or other 
responsible entities to assume environmental responsibilities under 
this part. The specific statutory authorities to be cited are: (1) 
Indian Housing Block Grant Program under the Native American Housing 
Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 as required by Section 
105(b)(2); (2) HOPE VI Revitalization Program (1999 Appropriations Act 
which covers previous HOPE VI appropriations not committed); and (3) 
Loan Guarantees for Indian Housing under Section 184 of the Housing and 
Community Development Act of 1992.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Richard Broun, Director, Office of Community Viability, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Community 
Planning and Development

[[Page 21313]]

Phone: 202 708-2894

RIN: 2501-AC52
_______________________________________________________________________




1282. SECRETARY OF HUD'S REGULATION OF FANNIE MAE AND FREDDIE MAC (FR-
4297)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 101-73; 12 USC 4501 to 4641

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 81

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Through a notice published on 12/30/97, HUD sought comments 
from the public regarding a possible future proposed rule on non-
mortgage investments to amend HUD's regulations at 24 CFR part 81 
governing the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) and 
Federal National Mortgage Corporation (Fannie Mae) (both are known as 
Government Sponsored Enterprises or GSEs). Under their respective 
Charters, the GSEs have broad authority to invest their funds. At the 
same time, the Secretary has general regulatory power over the GSEs to 
ensure that the purposes of the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial 
Safety and Soundness Act of 1992, the Federal National Mortgage 
Association Charter Act, and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation 
Act are accomplished. HUD's current GSE regulations do not contain 
specific provisions concerning non-mortgage investments by the GSEs. 
Based on comments received and its analysis, HUD may issue a proposed 
rule on this subject.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/30/97                    62 FR 68060
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/30/98
NPRM                            06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Janet Tasker, Director, Office of Government Sponsored 
Enterprise Oversight, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-2224

RIN: 2501-AC41
_______________________________________________________________________




1283. CLARIFYING AMENDMENTS TO CONSOLIDATED SUBMISSION FOR COMMUNITY 
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (FR-4333)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend 24 CFR part 91 to address comments and 
issues raised by members of the public on the Consolidated Plan 
regulations in part 91. Because certain comments require further 
proposed rulemaking, they could not be addressed in the technical 
corrections to the final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Salvatore Sclafani, Acting Director, Policy Division, 
Office of Executive Services, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Community Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-1283

RIN: 2501-AC54
_______________________________________________________________________




1284. HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (FR-4329)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 12701 to 12839; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 92

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will propose certain revisions to the HOME 
Program regulations in an effort to improve and simplify program 
administration.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Kolesar, Director, Program Policy Division, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Community 
Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-2470

RIN: 2501-AC53
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)      Final Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



_______________________________________________________________________




1285. ADOPTION OF REVISED OMB CIRCULAR A-133; ADMINISTRATIVE 
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTEES TO REFLECT THE SINGLE AUDIT ACT AMENDMENTS OF 
1996; TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS (FR-4296)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On June 30, 1997, OMB published revised Circular A-133 to 
implement the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996. The Act sets forth 
requirements for obtaining consistency and uniformity among Federal 
agencies for the audit of States, local governments, and non-profit 
organizations expending Federal awards. HUD adopted the revised 
circular in November 1997. This final rule makes technical amendments 
throughout title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations to correct 
references outdated as a result of the revised circular.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Heist, Director, Financial Audits Division, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Inspector 
General
Phone: 202 708-0383

RIN: 2501-AC43


_______________________________________________________________________



[[Page 21314]]

1286. REVISED RESTRICTION ON ASSISTANCE TO NONCITIZENS (FR-4154)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1436a; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 5, subpart E

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 214 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 
1980 prohibits HUD from making certain financial assistance available 
to persons other than United States citizens, nationals, or certain 
categories of eligible noncitizens. On November 29, 1996 (62 FR 60535), 
HUD published an interim rule revising HUD's regulations governing 
assistance to noncitizens to incorporate the statutory amendments made 
to section 214 by the Use of Assisted Housing by Aliens Act of 1996 
(``Immigration Reform Act''). This rule finalizes the policies and 
procedures described in the November 29, 1996 interim rule and 
addresses the public comments received on the interim rule. The final 
rule also updates HUD's noncitizens regulations to incorporate the 
amendments made by section 592 of the Quality Housing and Work 
Responsibility Act of 1998 (``QHWRA'').

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/29/96                    61 FR 60535
Final Action                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Arnaudo, Senior Housing Program Manager, 
Office of Public and Assisted Housing Delivery, Department of Housing 
and Urban Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0744

RIN: 2501-AC36
_______________________________________________________________________




1287. NONDISCRIMINATION BASED ON DISABILITY; MULTIFAMILY HOMEOWNERSHIP 
PROJECTS (FR-4317)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  29 USC 794

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 8

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will clarify the applicability of HUD's 
requirements under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to 
multifamily homeownership projects. It will also replace the term 
``handicap'' with ``disability'' to conform to the Rehabilitation 
Amendments of 1992.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cheryl Kent, Director, Program Compliance and 
Disability Rights Support Division, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
Phone: 202 708-2333

RIN: 2501-AC47
_______________________________________________________________________




1288. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO HUD'S FHA-SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING AND 
MULTIFAMILY HOUSING ENFORCEMENT REGULATIONS (FR-4308)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  12 USC 1701q to 1701q1; 12 USC 1703; 12 USC 1708(c) 
to 1708(d); 12 USC 1709(s); 12 USC 1715b; 12 USC 1723i; 12 USC 1735f to 
1735f14; 12 USC 1735f to 1735f15; 15 USC 1717a; 28 USC 2461 note; 42 
USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 25; 24 CFR 30

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Multifamily Assisted Housing Reform and Affordability Act 
of 1997 (title V of the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and 
Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998; 
Pub. L. 105-65, approved October 27, 1997) (Multifamily Housing Reform 
Act) made several amendments to strengthen the enforcement provisions 
of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.). Certain of these 
amendments become effective upon enactment of the statute and this rule 
adopts those amendments as follows. The Multifamily Housing Reform Act 
provides that a suspension issued by the HUD Mortgagee Review Board is 
effective upon issuance, if there is sufficient evidence that immediate 
action is required to protect the financial interests of HUD or the 
public. Currently, such a suspension is effective only after HUD's 
issuance of 30-day written notice to the mortgagee. The Multifamily 
Housing Reform Act also expanded the list of persons subject to a civil 
money penalty for violations of Federal Housing Administration (FHA) 
program requirements. This rule updates HUD's FHA enforcement 
regulations at 24 CFR parts 25 and 30 to incorporate the amendments 
made by the Multifamily Housing Reform Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dane Narode, Deputy Chief Counsel for Administrative 
Proceedings, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the 
General Counsel
Phone: 202 708-2350

RIN: 2501-AC44
_______________________________________________________________________




1289. LEAD-BASED PAINT POISONING PREVENTION IN CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL 
STRUCTURES (FR-3482)

Priority:  Economically Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 4822; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 35

Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, January 1, 1995.

Abstract: The Office of Lead Hazard Control was established by Congress 
within the Office of the Secretary of HUD. The Office provides overall 
direction to HUD's lead-based paint activities.
Currently, 24 CFR part 35 addresses the Department's requirements on 
lead hazards in housing. Additional requirements are specified for each 
housing program in the CFR part pertaining to each program. Sections 
1012 and 1013 of the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act 
of

[[Page 21315]]

1992, which is title X of the Housing and Community Development Act of 
1992 (title X) require substantial revisions to HUD's current 
regulations for the evaluation and control of lead-based paint hazards 
in federally assisted and federally owned housing. The legislation 
evidences a concern with developing a national strategy to build the 
infrastructure necessary to eliminate lead-based paint hazards in all 
pre-1978 housing that may be occupied by young children. Because of the 
scope of the problem, the strategy will be implemented on a priority 
basis and, in part, is to be based on guidelines issued by the 
Department on August 25, 1995, on the conduct of federally supported 
work involving risk assessments inspections, interim controls and 
abatement of lead-based paint hazards (``Guidelines for the Evaluation 
and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing''). The revisions 
required by title X will affect HUD's housing programs and the housing 
programs of other Federal agencies.
HUD is consolidating in a revised part 35 of title 24 of the Code of 
Federal Regulations the multitude of lead-based paint regulations found 
throughout HUD programs and will make them consistent, creating a 
single point of reference for the Department's lead-based paint 
requirements. Proposed regulations were published for public comment on 
June 7, 1996.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/07/96                    61 FR 29170
NPRM Comment Period End         09/05/96
Final Action                    04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: David E. Jacobs, Director, Office of Lead Hazard 
Control, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 202 755-1785

RIN: 2501-AB57
_______________________________________________________________________




1290. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTEES TO REFLECT SINGLE AUDIT 
ACT AMENDMENTS (FR-4258)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 3535(d); PL 104-156

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 45

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule adopts the final revision of OMB Circular A-133 
``Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations'' 
to establish uniform audit requirements for non-Federal entities that 
administer Federal awards and to implement the Single Audit Act 
Amendments of 1996. OMB Circular A-128 ``Audits of States and Local 
Governments'' is rescinded as a result of the consolidation of audit 
requirements under Circular A-133.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/18/97                    62 FR 61616
Interim Final Rule Effective    12/18/97
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/20/98
Final Action                    04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Heist, Director Financial Audits Division, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Inspector 
General
Phone: 202 708-0383

RIN: 2501-AC39
_______________________________________________________________________




1291. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION OF WETLANDS (FR-4142)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 3535(d); EO 11990

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 55

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule adopts procedures to implement Executive Order 
11990 ``Protection of Wetlands.'' This rule amends part 55 to implement 
the procedures for wetlands protection in accordance with Executive 
Order 11990. The rule makes several other changes including expanding 
the number of HUD programs that are subject to the four-step decision-
making process for ensuring compliance with part 55.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/02/98                    63 FR 30046
NPRM Comment Period End         08/03/98
Final Action                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Walter Prybyla, Deputy Director for Policy 
Environmental Review Division, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Community Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-1201

RIN: 2501-AC33
_______________________________________________________________________




1292. HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM--ADDITIONAL STREAMLINING (FR-
4111)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 12701 to 12839

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 92

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule corrects oversights in the final rule; makes 
changes to reflect the self-implementing provisions of recent 
legislation; and streamlines the consortia requalification process. In 
addition, this rule makes final a provision published as an interim 
rule on August 22, 1997, with respect to rents for over-income tenants 
in HOME-assisted units that ``float.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/11/96                    61 FR 65298
NPRM Comment Period End         02/10/97
Final Rule                      08/22/97                    62 FR 44838
Final Rule Effective            09/22/97
Comment Period End              10/21/97
Final Action                    05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 21316]]

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Kolesar, Director, Program Policy Division, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Community 
Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-2470

RIN: 2501-AC30
_______________________________________________________________________




1293. MULTIFAMILY HOUSING MORTGAGE AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE RESTRUCTURING 
PROGRAM (MARK TO MARKET) AND RENEWAL OF EXPIRING SECTION 8 PROJECT-BASED 
ASSISTANCE (FR-4298)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  12 USC 1715z-1; 42 USC 1436f note.

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 401; 24 CFR 402

Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, October 27, 1998, Final rule issued by the later of 
10/27/98 or 3 months following the appointment of a Director of OMHAR.

Abstract: This rule follows an interim rule that implemented recently 
enacted legislation that created a Mark-to-Market Program through which 
section 8 rents for multifamily projects with HUD-insured or HUD-held 
mortgages will be reduced in order to preserve low-income rental 
housing affordability while reducing the long-term costs of project-
based rental assistance and minimizing the adverse effect on the FHA 
insurance funds. The interim rule also implemented legislation for 
renewal of section 8 project-based assistance contracts for projects 
outside of the Mark-to-Market Program. This final rule takes into 
consideration the public comments received on the interim rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/11/98                    63 FR 48926
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/13/98
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/26/98
Final Action                    05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Dan Sullivan, Housing Project Manager, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Secretary
Phone: 202 708-3856

RIN: 2501-AC57
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



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1294. NONDISCRIMINATION IN HUD PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES RECEIVING 
ASSISTANCE UNDER TITLE I OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 
1974 (FR-4092)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 6; 24 CFR 8; 24 CFR 570

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/25/99                     64 FR 3796

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Betsy Ryan
Phone: 202 619-8041

RIN: 2501-AC28
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)   Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1295. SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE INSURANCE CLARIFICATION OF FLOODPLAIN 
REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO NEW CONSTRUCTION (FR-4323)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  12 USC 1701 to 1715z18; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 200; 24 CFR 203; 24 CFR 234

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would amend HUD's Single Family Mortgage 
Insurance Minimum Property Standards concerning flood hazard exposure. 
The rule would clarify that it is the location of the dwelling and any 
related structures/equipment that determines whether the flood hazard 
exposure and National Flood Insurance purchase requirements apply. If 
the property improvements are located within the 100-year floodplain, 
the proposed rule would permit mortgagees to submit an Elevation 
Certificate in place of a final Letter of Map Amendment or a final 
Letter of MAP Revision. The proposed rule would also remove obsolete 
provisions concerning subdivisions and improved area processing, and 
would make a number of clarifying revisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark W. Holman, Chief, Mortgage Underwriting and 
Insurance Branch, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
of Housing
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AH16
_______________________________________________________________________




1296. USE OF MATERIALS BULLETINS USED IN THE HUD BUILDING PRODUCTS AND 
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (FR-4391)

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  12 USC 1701 to 1715z to 18; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 200

[[Page 21317]]

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would adopt several Use of Materials 
Bulletins and references related to national voluntary consensus 
standards in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-119. The proposed rule 
would also supplement the HUD Building Product Standards and 
Certification Program by requiring that additional information be 
included on the label, tag, or mark that each manufacturer affixes to 
the certified product. The labeling of these products is in the public 
interest because it will allow consumers to readily identify those 
products that comply with existing voluntary consensus standards. In 
addition, the proposed rule would eliminate the need for manufacturers 
of these building products to seek HUD acceptance for individual 
products. Under the proposed rule, HUD would accept these products on a 
generic basis for use in properties covered under the HUD mortgage 
insurance programs. This would result in the streamlining of existing 
HUD requirements. The proposed rule would also specify the frequency 
with which products must be tested in order to be acceptable to HUD.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David C. Nimmer, Deputy Director, Office of Consumer & 
Regulatory Affairs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
of Housing
Phone: 202 708-6401

RIN: 2502-AH28
_______________________________________________________________________




1297.  SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE INSURANCE; APPRAISER ROSTER 
REMOVAL PROCEDURES (FR-4429)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  12 USC 1701 to 1715z-18; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 200

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would establish the procedure by which an 
appraiser may be removed from HUD's Appraiser Roster. The Roster 
identifies those appraisers who are eligible to perform Federal Housing 
Administration (FHA) single family appraisals. Lenders must select an 
appraiser from the Roster for property appraisals involving the FHA 
single family mortgage insurance program. This proposed rule is part of 
HUD's Homebuyer Protection Plan, which is designed to ensure that 
homebuyers seeking FHA-insured mortgages receive accurate and complete 
appraisals of homes they are interested in purchasing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vance Morris, Director, Home Mortgage Insurance 
Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Housing
Phone: 202 708-2700

RIN: 2502-AH29
_______________________________________________________________________




1298. STRENGTHENING THE TITLE I PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT LOAN INSURANCE 
PROGRAM (FR-4246)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  12 USC 1703; 42 USC 1436a; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 201

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend HUD's regulations for the title I 
Property Improvement Loan Insurance Program. This rule would require 
that at least some of the loan proceeds must be used for correcting 
code violations, health and safety defects accessibility improvements, 
or energy improvements. This rule would also require the lender to 
certify that no party that is debarred or subject to a limited denial 
of participation will be involved in connection with the loan; that the 
property has been inspected and the proposed work meets the eligibility 
requirements; and that a post-completion inspection and verification of 
completion of the work has occurred. This rule would also establish 
time limits for completing improvements and streamline requirements, 
where appropriate. HUD anticipates that this rule will be finalized in 
conjunction with FR-3718.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vance Morris, Director, Home Mortgage Insurance 
Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Housing
Phone: 202 708-2700

RIN: 2502-AG95
_______________________________________________________________________




1299. SINGLE FAMILY APPRAISAL ASSESSMENT (FR-4395)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  12 USC 1708; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would set standards and the process under 
which HUD will assess the accuracy of appraisals performed by the 
single family industry. HUD seeks to increase the efficiency of receipt 
of appraisals and to monitor the appraisals' accuracy through 
standardization and superior quality control of the end product. 
Appraisals are performed for approximately 1,000,000 home purchases 
annually.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Wanda Funk, Real Estate Assessment Center, Department 
of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Secretary
Phone: 202 755-7540

RIN: 2502-AH27
_______________________________________________________________________




1300.  SOURCES OF HOMEBUYER DOWNPAYMENT (FR-4469)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  12 USC 1709

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 21318]]

Abstract: Section 203(b)(9) of the National Housing Act requires 
mortgagors to pay on account of the property at least 3 percent of the 
cost of acquisition in order for the mortgage to be eligible for 
insurance by FHA. The implementing regulations at 24 CFR 203.19 
generally require that borrowers pay as downpayment in cash or its 
equivalent at least 3 percent of the acquisition cost. However, both 
the statute and the regulations are silent about permissible and/or 
impermissible sources of the downpayment (except for legislation in 
1996 to permit family members to provide gifts and loans to other 
family members). This rule will clarify acceptable sources of homebuyer 
downpayment on FHA-insured mortgages.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vance Morris, Director, Home Mortgage Insurance 
Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Housing
Phone: 202 708-2700

RIN: 2502-AH38
_______________________________________________________________________




1301. PARTIAL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, HOSPITALS 
AND GROUP PRACTICE FACILITIES (FR-4387)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  12 USC 1735f to 19

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 207; 24 CFR 232; 24 CFR 242; 24 CFR 244

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement a statutory amendment which 
extended HUD's authority to make partial payments of claims on insured 
mortgages covering health care facilities, hospitals and group practice 
facilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Donald Kaplan, Deputy Director for Office of Insured 
Health Facilities, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
of Housing
Phone: 202 708-0599

RIN: 2502-AH25
_______________________________________________________________________




1302.  REHABILITATION GRANTS FOR CERTAIN MULTIFAMILY PROJECTS 
(FR-4465)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-65, sec. 531

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 236

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements a new statutory program of grants to 
owners of certain multifamily housing projects in need of 
rehabilitation that cannot be funded from project income. The grants 
are funded from recaptured or uncommitted funds originally intended for 
interest reduction payments (IRP) by HUD.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Business Products, 
Room 6134, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Housing
Phone: 202 708-3000

RIN: 2502-AH35
_______________________________________________________________________




1303.  TENANT PARTICIPATION IN MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS (FR-
4403)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  12 USC 1715z-1b; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 245

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would amend HUD's regulations for tenant 
participation in multifamily housing projects. Specifically, the 
proposed rule would expand the number of categories of multifamily 
housing projects in which tenants have the right to establish and 
operate tenant organizations. The proposed rule would clarify the 
reasonable activities that the owner of a multifamily housing project, 
covered under this proposed rule, must allow tenants and tenant 
organizers to engage in while organizing their co-tenants and operating 
a tenant organization. The proposed rule would also clarify the 
requirements for establishing and operating a tenant organization.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Business Products, 
Room 6134, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Housing
Phone: 202 708-3000

RIN: 2502-AH32
_______________________________________________________________________




1304.  USE OF FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY FOR SELF-HELP HOUSING 
(FR-4464)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-50m 111 Stat. 1167

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 270

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will establish a program to transfer surplus 
Federal property to a governmental entity or a nonprofit organization 
to develop as self-help housing for low-income individuals or families. 
HUD will operate the transfer program in cooperation with the General 
Services Administration which has an ongoing program of transferring 
surplus Federal property for public benefit.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Burdock, Special Assistant to the Assistant 
Secretary for Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-1490

RIN: 2502-AH34


_______________________________________________________________________



[[Page 21319]]

1305. UP-FRONT GRANTS IN THE DISPOSITION OF MULTIFAMILY PROJECTS (FR-
4310)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  12 USC 1701z-11; 12 USC 1701z-12; 12 USC 1713; 12 USC 
1715b; 12 USC 1715z-1b; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 290

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would codify requirements governing the 
use of up-front grants in the disposition of HUD-owned multifamily 
properties. Specifically, it addresses eligibility for up-front grants 
and establishes limits on up-front grant amounts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marc Harris, Office of Portfolio Management, Department 
of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-0216

RIN: 2502-AH12
_______________________________________________________________________




1306.  DISPOSITION OF HUD-OWNED SINGLE FAMILY ASSETS IN 
REVITALIZATION AREAS (FR-4471)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  12 USC 1701 et seq; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 291

Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, October 21, 2000.

Abstract: This proposed rule would implement section 602 of the 
Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and 
Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999 (Pub. L. 105-276, 112 
Stat. 2461, approved October 21, 1998). Section 602 directs HUD to 
carry out a program under which HUD-owned homes and mortgages are made 
available in a manner that promotes expanded homeownership 
opportunities in designated revitalization areas. Under section 602, 
the Secretary will designate revitalization areas, in consultation with 
affected units of general local government and interested nonprofit 
organizations. Section 602 provides that the Secretary shall provide a 
preference in the sale of HUD-owned homes and mortgages to nonprofit 
organizations or to the unit of general local government having 
jurisdiction in the revitalization area.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph McCloskey, Director, Single Family Asset 
Management Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-1672

RIN: 2502-AH40
_______________________________________________________________________




1307.  SECTION 8 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS PROGRAMS (NEW 
CONSTRUCTION, SUBSTANTIAL REHABILITATION, STATE HOUSING AGENCIES AND 
SPECIAL ALLOCATIONS) (FR-4479)

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  PL 105-276, secs. 549, 575, 576, 577

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 880; 24 CFR 881; 24 CFR 883; 24 CFR 886

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will start the rulemaking process to implement the 
following sections of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act 
of 1998: sections 549, 575, 576 and 577. These sections provide, among 
other things, for a 5-year contract renewal subject to funding 
availability; ``one-strike'' provisions; and notification of contract 
expiration or termination.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Business Products, 
Room 6134, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Housing
Phone: 202 708-3000

RIN: 2502-AH41
_______________________________________________________________________




1308.  DURATION OF CAPITAL ADVANCE (FR-4466)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  12 USC 1701q; 42 USC 1437f; 42 USC 535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 891

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Several years ago, the Department decided to reduce the 
duration of the Section 202/811 fund reservation to 24 months for 
Sponsors selected in Fiscal Year 1996 and later years as one measure to 
facilitate the more timely development of Section 202/811 projects. Now 
that the 24-month period has expired for the first affected Sponsors, 
HUD is finding that the majority of these Sponsors are taking longer 
than 24 months to get their projects under construction. Thus, limiting 
the duration of the fund reservation is not achieving the desired 
result. The purpose of the regulatory change is to extend the fund 
reservations of Section 202 and Section 811 projects up to 36 months.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Business Products, 
Room 6134, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Housing
Phone: 202 708-3000

RIN: 2502-AH36
_______________________________________________________________________




1309. SPECIAL PROCEDURES PERMITTING LIMITED COMPLETION OF MANUFACTURED 
HOMES ON-SITE (FR-4216)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 5424; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 3282

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes a new process, under which manufacturers

[[Page 21320]]

and State and private inspection agencies could agree to permit limited 
site work, under certain conditions, to complete production of 
manufactured homes, without prior approval by the Secretary. This new 
process would supplement the current process for approving alternative 
construction methods.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David C. Nimmer, Deputy Director, Office of Consumer & 
Regulatory Affairs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
of Housing
Phone: 202 708-6401

RIN: 2502-AG92
_______________________________________________________________________




1310. REAL ESTATE PROCEDURES SETTLEMENT ACT (RESPA): ESCROW ACCOUNT 
STATEMENT ITEMIZATION OF CHARGES (FR-4390)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  12 USC 2609; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 3500

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would clarify that municipal or local taxes would 
be separately itemized from charges for late fee penalties in the 
annual escrow account statements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Rebecca Holtz, Director, ILS/RESA Division, Department 
of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-0502

RIN: 2502-AH26
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)      Final Rule Stage


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1311. DELEGATION OF INSURING AUTHORITY TO DIRECT ENDORSEMENT MORTGAGEES 
(FR-4169)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  12 USC 1709; 12 USC 1710; 12 USC 1715b; 12 USC 1715u; 
42 USC 3535(d); PL 104-204

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 200; 24 CFR 202; 24 CFR 203; 24 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements the Lender Insurance program, which 
reflects the Secretary's new authority to delegate the issuance of 
Mortgage Insurance Certificates (MICs) to mortgagees that are approved 
under the Direct Endorsement program. This rule will provide that 
eligible mortgagees that participate in the Lender Insurance program 
will be responsible for conducting a pre-endorsement review during the 
origination of their single family mortgage loans, and they will be 
responsible for endorsing the mortgages for insurance. HUD intends that 
delegating this insurance authority through the Lender program will be 
consistent with HUD's efforts to reinvent the Federal Housing 
Administration (FHA) by creating a more efficient and less burdensome 
process for providing single family mortgage insurance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/02/97                    62 FR 30222
Interim Final Rule Effective    07/02/97
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/01/97
Final Action                    05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Morris Carter, Acting Director, Office of Insured 
Single Family Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-3046

RIN: 2502-AG87
_______________________________________________________________________




1312. USE OF MATERIAL BULLETINS (FR-4265)

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  12 USC 1701 to 1715z-18; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 200

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule, the second of its type in two years, will permit 
generic acceptances of additional building products or systems. These 
acceptances are called Use of Material Bulletins (UMs) and they 
supersede separate approvals for individual products without having 
each manufacturer apply for a separate Materials Release on a specific 
product.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/10/98                     63 FR 6798
NPRM Comment Period End         04/13/98
Final Action                    04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David C. Nimmer, Deputy Director, Office of Consumer & 
Regulatory Affairs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
of Housing
Phone: 202 708-6401

RIN: 2502-AH02
_______________________________________________________________________




1313. UPDATE OF THE MODEL ENERGY CODE (MEC) (FR-4272)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 102-486 Energy Policy Act of 1992; 42 USC 12709 
Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 200

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 21321]]

Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct) modified section 109 of 
the National Affordable Housing Act so that HUD must require improved 
energy efficiency standards for new construction in certain HUD-insured 
and -assisted housing programs. HUD must adopt the updated MEC unless 
its requirements do not significantly increase energy efficiency or are 
not technologically feasible or economically justified.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/16/98                    63 FR 32958
NPRM Comment Period End         08/17/98
Final Action                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: David C. Nimmer, Deputy Director, Office of Consumer & 
Regulatory Affairs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
of Housing
Phone: 202 708-6401

RIN: 2502-AH03
_______________________________________________________________________




1314. TITLE I PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT AND MANUFACTURED HOME LOAN INSURANCE 
PROGRAMS (FR-4242)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  12 USC 1703; 42 USC 1436a; 42 USC 3535 (d); 12 USC 
1709; 12 USC 1715b

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 201; 24 CFR 202

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend HUD's regulations for the title I 
Property Improvement and Manufactured Home Loan Insurance Programs. In 
this rule, HUD will eliminate the portion of the program through which 
sellers, contractors, or suppliers of goods or services assist 
borrowers in preparing credit applications or otherwise obtaining title 
I property improvement loans from HUD-insured lenders. Property 
improvement loans will still, however, be available directly from 
lenders. This rule will attempt to end the abuses and excessive claims 
that HUD has experienced in the dealer loan portion of the title I 
Property Loan Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/03/97                    62 FR 36194
NPRM Comment Period End         09/02/97
Final Action                    07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vance Morris, Director, Home Mortgage Insurance 
Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Housing
Phone: 202 708-2700

RIN: 2502-AG94
_______________________________________________________________________




1315. MORTGAGE INSURANCE PREMIUM REDUCTION IN CENTRAL CITIES (FR-4284)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  12 USC 1709; 12 USC 1715b

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend HUD's regulations in 24 CFR part 203 to 
reduce the Up-Front Mortgage Insurance Premium from 1.75 percent to 
1.50 percent for qualified first-time homebuyers with counseling 
located in ``central cities.''
Housing and Urban Development and Independent Agencies Appropriations 
Act of 1997 mandated that the Up-Front Mortgage Insurance Premium not 
exceed 2.00 percent for first-time homebuyers. The further reduction 
from 1.75 to 1.50 is consistent with the Administration's homeownership 
strategy.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/04/98                    63 FR 24736
NPRM Comment Period End         07/06/98
Final Action                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Stephen Semelsberger, Single Family Home Mortgage 
Insurance Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
of Housing
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AH07
_______________________________________________________________________




1316. BUILDER WARRANTY FOR HIGH RATIO SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGES (FR-4288)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  12 USC 1709(b)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule permits FHA insurance for a single family mortgage 
with a loan-to-value ratio over 90 percent for a new home if the 
builder provides an acceptable 1-year warranty.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/25/99                    64 FR 14572
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/27/99
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/24/99
Final Action                    08/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Morris Carter, Acting Director, Office of Insured 
Single Family Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-3046

RIN: 2502-AH08
_______________________________________________________________________




1317. SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE INSURANCE; DIRECT ENDORSEMENT AND AUTOMATED 
UNDERWRITING (FR-4311)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  12 USC 1709; 12 USC 1710; 12 USC 1715b; 12 USC 1715u; 
42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On May 29, 1998, the Department issued an interim rule which 
amended the regulations on Single Family Mortgage Insurance to allow 
the lender to accept the classification from an automated underwriting 
system approved by FHA that a borrower is an accepted risk. The prior 
regulatory provision required the

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Direct Endorsement underwriter to certify that the underwriter had 
personally reviewed the credit application and appraisal report.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/29/98                    63 FR 29506
Final Action Effective          06/29/98
Comment Period End              07/28/98
Final Action                    05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Morris Carter, Acting Director, Office of Insured 
Single Family Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-3046

RIN: 2502-AH15
_______________________________________________________________________




1318.  SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE INSURANCE INFORMED CONSUMER CHOICE 
DISCLOSURE (FR-4411)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  12 USC 1710; 12 USC 1715b; 12 USC 1715u; 42 USC 
3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement a statutory amendment to HUD's 
Single Family Mortgage Insurance Program. The statutory amendment 
requires HUD to develop, through rulemaking, an informed consumer 
choice disclosure form. Lenders would give this form to a borrower who 
is seeking an FHA insured mortgage. The disclosure notice would compare 
the costs and fees associated with the FHA insured loan to the costs of 
conventional loans offered by the lender and for which the borrower 
would qualify. The notice must also include a statement regarding when 
the borrower's obligation to pay mortgage insurance premiums 
terminates.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/16/99                     64 FR 7726
NPRM Comment Period End         03/18/99
Final Action                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vance Morris, Director, Home Mortgage Insurance 
Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Housing
Phone: 202 708-2700

RIN: 2502-AH30
_______________________________________________________________________




1319.  SINGLE FAMILY CLAIM REFORM AND SALE OF PROPERTY (FR-4470)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  12 USC 1710; 12 USC 1735f-14; 42 USC 3535(d); PL 105-
276

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, October 21, 2000.

Abstract: The interim rule will eliminate redundant and obsolete 
provisions of the National Housing Act; provide a new authority to take 
assignment of notes and transfer these notes to third parties for 
servicing and foreclosure avoidance and will provide the authority to 
pay assignment claims for those cases. In addition, the rule will make 
loss mitigation mandatory for lenders (except for assignments), and 
will provide the authority for HUD to assess a new civil money penalty 
for a lender's failure to engage in loss mitigation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph McCloskey, Director, Single Family Asset 
Management Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-1672

RIN: 2502-AH39
_______________________________________________________________________




1320. HOME EQUITY CONVERSION MORTGAGES; RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL PERMITTED 
FOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS (FR-4267)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  12 USC 1715b; 12 USC 1715z-20; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 206.45(e)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule removes the current restriction on FHA mortgage 
insurance for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program for a 
dwelling unit in a condominium project where the condominium 
association has a right of first refusal to purchase units that are 
offered for sale.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/09/98                    63 FR 17654
NPRM Comment Period End         06/08/98
Final Action                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Morris Carter, Acting Director, Office of Insured 
Single Family Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-3046

RIN: 2502-AG93
_______________________________________________________________________




1321. RISK-SHARING HOSPITAL MORTGAGE INSURANCE PROGRAM (FR-3914)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  12 USC 1715z

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements a program under which the Secretary will 
be authorized to enter into risk-sharing agreements with mortgagees to 
facilitate the financing of hospitals. The concept of risk-sharing is 
one of the underpinnings of the Federal Housing Administration's 
(FHA's) reinvention

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efforts and is critical to our intensified focus on customer service. 
The hospital risk-sharing initiative is one component of a 
comprehensive risk-sharing strategy for all FHA program types to assure 
that FHA has a method of reducing its exposure and strengthening its 
financial and actuarial positions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/04/96                    61 FR 64414
NPRM Comment Period End         02/03/97
Final Action                    05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald Kaplan, Deputy Director for Office of Insured 
Health Facilities, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
of Housing
Phone: 202 708-0599

RIN: 2502-AG53
_______________________________________________________________________




1322.  OFFICER NEXT DOOR PROGRAM (FR-4277)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  12 USC 1701 et seq; 42 USC 1441; 42 USC 1441a; 42 USC 
1551a; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 291

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule extends HUD's regulations concerning the 
disposition of HUD acquired single family properties to implement the 
Officer Next Door Sales Program (OND Program). The OND Program has been 
operating since August 11, 1997 as a temporary program and renewed on a 
yearly basis. This rule establishes the OND Program as a permanent 
program. The OND Program enables law enforcement officers to purchase, 
through a direct sale, HUD-acquired single family homes at a 
significant discount. Homes must be located in HUD-designated 
Revitalization Areas or HUD-approved except areas, and law enforcement 
officers must agree to occupy a home, purchased through the OND 
Program, as their sole residence for at least 3 years. Governmental 
entities and private nonprofit organizations may also purchase homes, 
through the OND Program, if they intend to resell these homes directly 
to law enforcement officers under the terms and conditions of the OND 
Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Art Orton, Deputy Director, Asset Management Division, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-1672

RIN: 2502-AH37
_______________________________________________________________________




1323. MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS (FR-4376)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 5403; 42 USC 5424; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 3280

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the Federal Manufactured Home 
Construction and Safety Standards (FMHCSS) to update many of the 
standards that are incorporated by reference therein. These reference 
standards, which are developed by voluntary consensus or industry 
groups, provide necessary technical standards for the FMHCSS. These 
amendments will keep the FMHCSS current with the industries that use 
these reference standards by incorporating the latest edition of these 
standards and new relevant standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/30/98                    63 FR 58570
NPRM Comment Period End         12/29/98
Final Action                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David C. Nimmer, Deputy Director, Office of Consumer & 
Regulatory Affairs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
of Housing
Phone: 202 708-6401

RIN: 2502-AH23
_______________________________________________________________________




1324. RESPA: DISCLOSURE OF FEES PAID TO RETAIL LENDERS (BROKERS) (FR-
3780)

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  12 USC 2601; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 3500

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: A final rule will provide consumers with increased disclosure 
concerning the mortgage broker's function and fees and would provide 
mortgage brokers with greater clarity regarding application of the Real 
Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) to mortgage broker fees. 
Confusion about how RESPA applies to mortgage broker fees has led to 
litigation and numerous requests for clarification. The proposed rule 
was developed after receiving comments on a prior proposed rule and 
after parties to a negotiated rulemaking process, including consumer 
and industry groups, could not reach a consensus.
In order to benefit from greater clarity about permissibility of fees, 
mortgage brokers would be encouraged to provide information to the 
consumer early in a mortgage financing transaction. The information 
would include a statement regarding information about the mortgage 
broker's duties and compensation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/13/95                    60 FR 47650
Notice                          10/25/95                    60 FR 54794
NPRM Comment Period End         11/13/95
Notice Comment Period End       11/24/95
NPRM                            10/16/97                    62 FR 53912
NPRM Comment Period End         12/15/97
Final Action                    05/00/99
Final Action Effective          06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Rebecca Holtz, Director, ILS/RESA Division, Department 
of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-0502

RIN: 2502-AG40


_______________________________________________________________________



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1325. AMENDMENT TO RESPA; EXEMPTION FOR EMPLOYER PAYMENTS TO EMPLOYEES 
WHO MAKE LIKE-PROVIDER REFERRALS, AND OTHER AMENDMENTS (FR-4173)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  12 USC 2601 to 2617; 42 USC 3535(d); PL 104-208

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 3500

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department is considering a new exemption under 
Regulation X, its regulation implementing the Real Estate Settlement 
Procedures Act of 1974 (RESPA). The exemption would allow payments by 
an employer to its own bona fide employees for the referral of 
settlement service business to an affiliated settlement service 
provider, provided that the settlement service business that is 
referred is the category of settlement service as provided by the 
employer of the employee making the referral, the employee makes the 
affiliated business arrangement disclosure as provided in 24 CFR 
section 3500.15, and the employee making the referral does not perform 
any other category of settlement service in the same transaction. This 
rule also implements two amendments to RESPA in recent legislation. One 
concerns referrals of settlement service business through 
telemarketing, in writing, or through electronic media. The other 
concerns mortgage servicing sales or transfers. The primary part of the 
rulemaking is withdrawn due, in part, to congressional action within 
the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriation Act, 1997. The rule will 
implement two amendments to RESPA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/09/97                    62 FR 25740
NPRM Comment Period End         07/08/97
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rebecca Holtz, Director, ILS/RESA Division, Department 
of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-0502

RIN: 2502-AG88
_______________________________________________________________________




1326. RESPA STATEMENTS OF POLICY REGARDING CERTAIN PRIVATE MORTGAGE 
INSURANCE ARRANGEMENTS (FR-4342)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  12 USC 2601 et seq; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 3500

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These four statements of policy set forth the Department's 
interpretation under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) 
(12 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.) of the legality of certain arrangements 
involving private mortgage insurers and lenders, and are issued under 
the authority of RESPA and Regulation X (24 CFR 3500.4(a)(ii)). These 
statements of policy analyze the applicability of section 8 of RESPA to 
Lender Paid Mortgage Insurance, to captive reinsurance arrangements, to 
the Performance Notes program and to agency pool insurance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rebecca Holtz, Director, ILS/RESA Division, Department 
of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-0502

RIN: 2502-AH19
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1327. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF REQUIRED DATA BY MULTIFAMILY MORTGAGES 
(FR-4303)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 200; 24 CFR 207

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/29/99                     64 FR 4768

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Willie Spearmon
Phone: 202 708-3000

RIN: 2502-AH11
_______________________________________________________________________




1328. SUSPENSION OF FHA SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR 
MORTGAGES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS INSURED PURSUANT TO SECTION 248 OF THE 
NATIONAL HOUSING ACT (FR-4251)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 203

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/22/99                     64 FR 8532

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Morris Carter
Phone: 202 708-3046

RIN: 2502-AH00
_______________________________________________________________________




1329.  FHA SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE INSURANCE; STATUTORY CHANGES 
FOR MAXIMUM MORTGAGE LIMIT AND DOWNPAYMENT REQUIREMENTS (FR-4431)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-276, amended 12 USC 1709

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Public Law 105-276 (approved October 21, 1998) amended the 
provisions of the National Housing Act regarding the maximum amount of 
a mortgage eligible for FHA single family mortgage insurance, and the 
minimum downpayment required from the borrower. This final rule amended 
the current regulations to reflect the statutory changes.

[[Page 21325]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/25/99                    64 FR 14568
Final Action Effective          04/26/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vance Morris, Director, Home Mortgage Insurance 
Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Housing
Phone: 202 708-2700

RIN: 2502-AH31
_______________________________________________________________________




1330. HOME EQUITY CONVERSION MORTGAGES; CONSUMER PROTECTION MEASURES 
AGAINST EXCESSIVE FEES (FR-4306)

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 206

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/19/99                     64 FR 2984

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sandy Allison
Phone: 202 708-2733

RIN: 2502-AH10
_______________________________________________________________________




1331. SINGLE FAMILY PROPERTY DISPOSITION (FR-4244)

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 291

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/09/99                     64 FR 6470

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph McCloskey
Phone: 202 708-1672

RIN: 2502-AG96
_______________________________________________________________________




1332. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES; 
CLARIFICATION OF EXEMPTION FROM RENT CONTROL (FR-4346)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 891

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/23/98                    63 FR 64802

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Willie Spearmon
Phone: 202 708-3000

RIN: 2502-AH21
_______________________________________________________________________




1333. UPDATING MANUFACTURED HOUSING REFERENCE STANDARDS (FR-4337)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 3280

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/12/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David C. Nimmer
Phone: 202 708-6401

RIN: 2502-AH17
_______________________________________________________________________




1334. PROCEDURAL AND ENFORCEMENT REGULATIONS FOR THE MANUFACTURED HOME 
CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY PROGRAM (FR-4319)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 3282

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/16/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David C. Nimmer
Phone: 202 708-6401

RIN: 2502-AH14
_______________________________________________________________________




1335.  REAL ESTATE SETTLEMENT PROCEDURES ACT (RESPA) STATEMENT 
OF POLICY 1999-1 REGARDING LENDER PAYMENTS TO MORTGAGE BROKERS (FR-4450)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  12 USC 2601 et seq; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 3500

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This statement of policy describes HUD's position on the 
legality of lender payments to mortgage brokers under the Real Estate 
Settlement Procedures Act (12 U.S.C. 2601 et seq) (RESPA). The 
Conference Report on the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing 
and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 
1999 (H.R. Conf. No. 105-769, 105th Cong., 2d Sess. 260 (1998)) directs 
that HUD clarify its position on lender payments to mortgage brokers 
within 90 days after enactment of the Appropriations Act. As described 
in the statement of policy, it is HUD's position that a payment by a 
lender to a mortgage broker in connection with settlement services 
involving a federally-related mortgage loan may be legally permissible 
under section 8 of RESPA and HUD's implementing regulations at 24 CFR 
part 3500. However, the payment must be a bona fide payment for goods 
or facilities actually furnished or for services actually performed 
which are reasonably related to the value of the services provided.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Statement of Policy             03/01/99                    64 FR 10080

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth Markison, Assistant General Counsel for GSE/
RESPA, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the 
General Counsel
Phone: 202 708-1552

RIN: 2502-AH33

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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)   Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)



_______________________________________________________________________




1336. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM; NATIONAL OBJECTIVE AND 
STREAMLINING CHANGES (FR-4144)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 5301 to 5321

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 570

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would make a variety of changes and clarifications 
to the regulations for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 
Entitlement program. This rule would, in part, codify statutory changes 
made by section 225 of the Omnibus Consolidated Rescissions and 
Appropriations Act of 1996 and section 807(a) of the Housing and 
Community Development Act of 1992. This rule would also make further 
changes necessary to conform the CDBG and HOME programs, particularly 
in regard to national objective requirements, and make other changes to 
the national objectives regarding job retention for low- and moderate-
income persons. This rule would further advise grantees and 
subrecipients regarding the need to net all applicable credits from 
costs to be paid with CDBG funds. An Office of Inspector General (OIG) 
audit found that applicable credits have not always been properly 
netted from costs before the costs were paid with CDBG funds. Other 
changes are needed to codify new eligible activities and to make it 
easier for grantees to carry out joint CDBG and HOME activities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Deirdre Maguire-Zinni, Director, Entitlement 
Communities Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Community Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-1577

RIN: 2506-AB90
_______________________________________________________________________




1337. CDBG SLUM/BLIGHT NATIONAL OBJECTIVE RULE (FR-4260)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 3535; 42 USC 5300 to 5320

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 570

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will be a key step in the implementation of the 
Department's Brownfields Initiative. (The Brownfields Initiative will 
stimulate economic development through the redevelopment of 
contaminated industrial properties.) It will increase Community 
Development Block Grant (CDBG) recipients' flexibility to undertake 
activities which meet the national objective of preventing or 
eliminating slums or blighting conditions. The criteria for meeting the 
slum/blight national objective will be revised to specifically 
recognize economic obsolescence of buildings and the presence of 
environmental contaminants as blighting influences on an area or 
property. This rule also will propose clarifications of the standards 
for meeting the slum/blight national objective criteria on a spot 
basis. This rule will also implement new statutory eligibility 
provisions regarding cleanup and redevelopment of brownfields.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Steve Johnson, Director, State and Small Cities 
Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Community Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-1322

RIN: 2506-AB94
_______________________________________________________________________




1338.  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: ELIGIBILITY 
AND RECORD KEEPING PROHIBITION ON USE OF ASSISTANCE FOR EMPLOYMENT 
RELOCATION ACTIVITIES (FR-4468)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 5305; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 570

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 888 of Pub. L. 105-275 ``Prohibition on Use of 
Assistance for Employment Relocation Activities'' amended 42 USC 5305 
to add a new paragraph (h) to prohibit the use of CDBG funds beginning 
in fiscal year 1999 or later to be used to assist directly in the 
relocation of any industrial or commercial plant, facility, or 
operation, from one area to another, if the relocation is likely to 
result in a significant loss of employment in the labor market area 
from which the relocation occurs. This proposed rule would amend the 
CDBG program's eligibility section at 24 CFR 570, subpart C, the CDBG 
States' program eligibility section at 24 CFR 570, subpart I, and the 
recordkeeping section at 24 CFR 570, subpart J.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Duncan, Deputy Director, Office of Block Grant 
Assistance, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Community Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-3587

RIN: 2506-AC01
_______________________________________________________________________




1339.  HOPWA RENTAL ASSISTANCE OPTIONS AND TECHNICAL CHANGES 
(FR-4467)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 12901 et seq

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 574

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulatory changes by this rule include revisions on 
rental assistance requirements in order to specify additional options 
available to

[[Page 21327]]

grantees in responding to client needs, such as use of shallow rent 
subsidies that are offered in connection with other rental assistance 
options and allowance for client selection of units that are above area 
FMRs. Other revisions will update and clarify the regulation and 
address current requirements for performance reporting.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Vos, Director, Office of HIV/AIDS, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, Office of Community Planning and 
Development
Phone: 202 708-1934

RIN: 2506-AC02
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)      Final Rule Stage


Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)



_______________________________________________________________________




1340. CDBG PROGRAM FOR STATES; COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION STRATEGY 
REQUIREMENTS & MISCELLANEOUS TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS (FR-4081)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 3601 to 3619; 42 USC 5300 to 
5320; 42 USC 11331 to 11388; 42 USC 12701 to 12711; 42 USC 12741 to 
12756; 42 USC 12901 to 12912

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 91; 24 CFR 570

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements the Community Revitalization Strategies 
concept into the State CDBG program. This concept will provide States 
additional flexibility in meeting certain requirements regarding the 
program's national objectives and public benefit. This rule also makes 
several technical amendments to correct errors from previous rulemaking 
and to enhance and clarify the regulation. These amendments are 
consistent with recent changes to the Entitlement CDBG program. This 
rule will be merged with the ``CDBG Program for States: Program 
Income'' rule (FR-4067) when published as a final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/22/96                    61 FR 54914
Interim Final Rule Effective    11/21/96
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/16/97
Final Action                    08/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steve Johnson, Director, State and Small Cities 
Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Community Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-1322

RIN: 2506-AB83
_______________________________________________________________________




1341. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM; SECTION 108 APPLICATION 
REQUIREMENTS (FR-3298)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 5301 to 5320

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 570

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the application procedures of the section 
108 Loan Guarantee program in order to conform those procedures to the 
Consolidated Plan submission process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/12/93                    58 FR 60088
NPRM Comment Period End         01/11/94
Second NPRM                     09/26/96                    61 FR 50654
Final Action                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Webster, Director, Financial Management Div., 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Community 
Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-1871

RIN: 2506-AB43
_______________________________________________________________________




1342. SECTION 108 LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM (FR-4039)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 5300 to 5320

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 570

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule removes misleading and unnecessary language from 
the regulations that govern security requirements for loans guaranteed 
under the section 108 Loan Guarantee Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Webster, Director, Financial Management Div., 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Community 
Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-1871

RIN: 2506-AB80
_______________________________________________________________________




1343. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAMS FOR STATES; PROGRAM 
INCOME (FR-4067)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing

[[Page 21328]]

Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 5300 to 5320

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 570

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will make many small changes and clarifications to 
the regulations for the State CDBG Program. This rule will allow States 
to apply additional requirements to units of general local government 
that are not inconsistent with statutes and regulations. It will 
clarify the standards for spending funds outside the recipient's 
jurisdiction. It will clarify the conflict of interest provisions, and 
update the national objective of benefit to low- and moderate-income 
persons. It will also make conforming changes to update the regulations 
based on recent statutory amendments. This rule will be merged with the 
``CDBG Program for States: Community Revitalization Strategy 
Requirements'' rule (FR-4081) when published as a final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/11/97                    62 FR 11284
NPRM Comment Period End         05/12/97
Final Action                    08/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Steve Johnson, Director, State and Small Cities 
Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Community Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-1322

RIN: 2506-AB82
_______________________________________________________________________




1344.  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM; CLARIFICATION 
OF THE NATURE OF REQUIRED CDBG EXPENDITURE DOCUMENTATION (FR-4449)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 5300 to 5320

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 570

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule clarifies the level of expenditure documentation 
that is needed to meet the financial management requirement that 
grantees and subrecipients maintain adequate records to identify the 
use of funds provided for assisted activities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Deirdre Maguire-Zinni, Director, Entitlement 
Communities Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Community Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-1577

RIN: 2506-AC00
_______________________________________________________________________




1345. EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM (FR-4330)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 11371 et seq; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 576

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulatory changes to be made by this rule include 
technical corrections to the Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) Program 
final rule published on October 2, 1996, and also revisions to CPD's 
implementation of IDIS, an automated payment and reporting system.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: John Garrity, Director, Office of Special Needs 
Assistance Programs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Community Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-4300

RIN: 2506-AB99
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)     Long-Term Actions


Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)



_______________________________________________________________________




1346. ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES FOR CPD PROGRAMS; SECTION 102(D) 
LIMITATION ON COMBINING OTHER GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE WITH CPD HOUSING 
ASSISTANCE (FR-3135)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  00 CFR 000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document sets forth the administrative guidelines the 
Office of Community Planning and Development will follow in determining 
on a case-by-case basis, that the amount of assistance being provided 
by HUD for a specific housing project for which other government 
assistance is also being made available, is not more than is necessary 
to make the assisted activity feasible after taking into account the 
other government assistance. HUD is required to make these 
determinations, and to so certify, under section 102(d) of the 
Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989 for 
certain CPD programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Duncan, Deputy Director, Office of Block Grant 
Assistance, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Community Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-3587

RIN: 2506-AB74

[[Page 21329]]

_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)



_______________________________________________________________________




1347. CLARIFICATION OF THE NATURE OF REQUIRED CDBG EXPENDITURE 
DOCUMENTATION (FR-4261)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 570.200; 24 CFR 570.502; 24 CFR 570.506

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 2506-AC00 (FR-
4449)                           02/11/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Deirdre Maguire-Zinni
Phone: 202 708-1577

RIN: 2506-AB95
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)   Proposed Rule Stage


Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1348. GINNIE MAE--FINANCE--NAHASDA IMPLEMENTATION (FR-4215)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-330

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 300.3; 24 CFR 320; 24 CFR 330; 24 CFR 340

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 701(c) of the Native American Housing Assistance and 
Self-Determination Act of 1996 permits Ginnie Mae to securitize loans 
guaranteed by the Secretary. This rule will make amendments to the 
Ginnie Mae regulations to reflect this change and to make certain 
technical amendments to the Ginnie Mae regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nicholas Shelley, Acting Vice President for Policy 
Planning and Risk Management, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Government National Mortgage Association
Phone: 202 708-4141

RIN: 2503-AA11
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)      Final Rule Stage


Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1349. GINNIE MAE--FINANCIAL REPORTING (FR-4331)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  12 USC 1721(g)(1); 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 320

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule follows an interim rule that eliminated the 
physical certificate backing for each Ginnie Mae-guaranteed security 
and permits a true book entry system. The final rule will address any 
comments received on the interim rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/24/98                    63 FR 51249
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/26/98
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/23/98
Final Action                    07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas R. Weakland, Vice President for Program 
Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Government 
National Mortgage Association
Phone: 202 708-2884

RIN: 2503-AA12
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)   Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)



_______________________________________________________________________




1350. CERTIFICATION AND FUNDING OF STATE AND LOCAL FAIR HOUSING 
ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES (FR-4392)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 3601 to 19; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 115

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule will amend the regulation to allow for 
changes caused by departmental reform and FHEO reorganization, and 
improve program implementation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

[[Page 21330]]

Agency Contact: Ivy Davis, Director, FHIP/FHAP Support Division, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Fair Housing and 
Equal Opportunity
Phone: 202 708-1992

RIN: 2529-AA85
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)      Final Rule Stage


Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)



_______________________________________________________________________




1351. FAIR HOUSING PLANNING PERFORMANCE STANDARD (FR-4133)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 3600 to 3620

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 91; 24 CFR 570

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will assist communities in complying with the legal 
requirement to certify that they are affirmatively furthering fair 
housing. It will provide a standard for determining the accuracy of the 
certification so that communities will have a clear idea of what is 
expected of them and how HUD will review their certifications as well 
as measure performance for determining compliance with fair housing 
requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/28/98                    63 FR 57882
NPRM Comment Period End         12/28/98
NPRM Comment Period Extended    12/28/98                    63 FR 71405
NPRM Comment Period End         02/26/99
Final Action                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Deirdre Maguire-Zinni, Director, Entitlement 
Communities Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
Phone: 202 708-1577
  
William Dudley Gregorie, Acting Director, Office of Programs Operations 
and Standards, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
Phone: 202 708-2288

RIN: 2529-AA81
_______________________________________________________________________




1352.  FAIR HOUSING COMPLAINT PROCESSING--PLAIN LANGUAGE 
REVISION AND REORGANIZATION (FR-4433)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 3600 to 3619

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 103

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would revise subpart B (Complaints) of the 
fair housing complaints processing regulations in two ways. First, the 
current regulations relating to the filing of complaints would be 
rewritten using plain language. Plain language is an approach to 
writing that promotes responsive, accessible, and understandable 
written communication. Second, sections relating to the investigation 
of complaints, currently in subpart B, would be moved to subpart D 
(Investigation Procedures). HUD is proposing these revisions in order 
to make the procedures for filing housing discrimination complaints 
more accessible to the public. The proposed rule would not alter the 
substance of the existing regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter Kaplan, Office of Investigations, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, Office of Fair Housing and Equal 
Opportunity
Phone: 202 708-0836

RIN: 2529-AA86
_______________________________________________________________________




1353. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW- AND VERY-LOW-INCOME PERSONS (FR-
2898)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1450; 42 USC 3301; 12 USC 1701u; 42 USC 
3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 135

Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, April 28, 1993.

Abstract: The regulations at 24 CFR 135 were revised substantially to 
incorporate the statutory amendments in the Housing and Community 
Development Act of 1992, to reflect certain changes in the design of 
the Department's programs that are subject to the section 3 regulations 
to clarify the obligations of individuals and entities subject to the 
requirements of section 3, and to simplify the Department's 
administration of section 3 requirements. The final rule may make 
further revisions in response to public comment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/08/93                    58 FR 52534
Notice                          11/09/93                    58 FR 59423
Notice Comment Period End       12/08/93
Interim Final Rule              06/30/94                    59 FR 33886
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/01/94
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/29/94
Extension of Effective Period of 
Interim Rule                    05/31/95                    60 FR 28325
Extension Effective             06/30/96
Final Action                    06/00/99

[[Page 21331]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: John Waller, Program Manager, Office of Economic 
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
Phone: 202 708-3633

RIN: 2529-AA49
_______________________________________________________________________




1354. CIVIL MONEY PENALTIES FOR FAIR HOUSING ACT VIOLATIONS (FR-4302)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  29 USC 794; 42 USC 2000d-1; 42 USC 3601 to 3619; 42 
USC 5301 to 5320; 42 USC 6103; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 180

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule finalizes the policies and procedures described in 
HUD's December 18, 1997 proposed rule. Specifically, the final rule 
interprets the Fair Housing Act to clarify that an Administrative Law 
Judge (ALJ) may assess more than one maximum civil penalty against a 
respondent in a given case, where the respondent has committed separate 
and distinct acts of discrimination. The final rule is also part of 
President Clinton's ``Make 'Em Pay'' initiative, which is designed to 
fight housing-related acts of hate violence and intimidation with 
increased enforcement and monetary penalties. The rule describes how 
ALJs apply in determining the amount of a civil penalty to assess 
against a respondent found to have committed a discriminatory housing 
practice.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/18/97                    62 FR 66488
NPRM Comment Period End         01/20/98
Interim Final Rule              02/10/99                     64 FR 6744
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/12/99
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/12/99
Final Action                    07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen Shaw, Trial Attorney, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, Office of the General Counsel
Phone: 202 708-1042

RIN: 2529-AA83
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)



_______________________________________________________________________




1355. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HOUSING FOR OLDER PERSONS ACT OF 1995 (FR-
4094)

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 100

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/02/99                    64 FR 16324
Final Action Effective          05/03/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter Kaplan
Phone: 202 708-0836

RIN: 2529-AA80
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)   Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Administration (OA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1356. HUD ACQUISITION REGULATION (FR-4291)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 2409; 48 CFR 2452

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would amend the HUD Acquisition Regulation 
(HUDAR) to make conforming and streamlining changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Edward L. Girovasi, Jr., Director, Policy & Evaluation 
Division, Office of Procurement & Contracts, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, Office of Administration
Phone: 202 708-0294

RIN: 2535-AA25

[[Page 21332]]

_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)      Final Rule Stage


Office of Administration (OA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1357. HUD ACQUISITION REGULATION--II (FR-4115)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 486(c); 42 USC 3535(d); 41 USC 251

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 2401

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will implement changes stemming from the ``Federal 
Acquisition Reform Act of 1996'' and subsequent revisions to the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Edward L. Girovasi, Jr., Director, Policy & Evaluation 
Division, Office of Procurement & Contracts, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, Office of Administration
Phone: 202 708-0294

RIN: 2535-AA24
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)   Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1358.  PET OWNERSHIP IN PUBLIC HOUSING (FR-4437)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1437 et seq; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 526 of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility 
Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-276, 112 Stat. 2461, approved October 21, 
1998) (``QHWRA'') added a new section 31 to the United States Housing 
Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq.) (the ``1937 Act''). New section 31 
of the 1937 Act provides that a public housing resident may have one or 
more common household pets in the resident's dwelling unit, subject to 
reasonable requirements established by the Public Housing Agency and in 
accordance with applicable State and local laws. This proposed rule 
would amend HUD's regulations regarding pet ownership in public and 
HUD-assisted housing (24 CFR part 5, subpart C) to implement the 
statutory amendments to the 1937 Act made by section 526 of QHWRA. In 
accordance with section 526(d) of QHWRA, HUD is implementing these 
statutory amendments using notice and comment rulemaking procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gloria Cousar, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public 
and Assisted Housing Delivery, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-1380

RIN: 2577-AB94
_______________________________________________________________________




1359.  PUBLIC HOUSING DRUG ELIMINATION PROGRAM--FORMULA 
ALLOCATION (FR-4451)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 11901; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 761

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would provide for a formula allocation of 
Public Housing Drug Elimination Program funding. The proposed rule 
would provide a formula funding for eligible public housing agencies 
(PHAs) that meet ongoing performance criteria and certain need 
standards to be further described in the rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/18/99                     64 FR 8210
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/22/99
NPRM                            06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Sonia Burgos, Dir., Community Safety and Security Div., 
Office of Public and Assisted Housing Delivery, Department of Housing 
and Urban Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-1197

RIN: 2577-AB95
_______________________________________________________________________




1360. RESIDENT SURVEY INFORMATION DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS--PRIVACY ACT 
(FR-4393)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552(a); 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 901

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would amend HUD's Privacy Act regulations 
by describing under what circumstances HUD may release information 
obtained from a resident survey. This rule would also describe the 
privacy requirements for public or private entities that have access to 
this data.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Christine Jenkins, Real Estate Assessment Center, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Secretary
Phone: 202 755-7540

RIN: 2577-AB84
_______________________________________________________________________




1361. QUALITY ASSURANCE REVIEW OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC AUDITORS BY REAL 
ESTATE ASSESSMENT CENTER STAFF (FR-4394)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  31 USC ch 35; 42 USC 3535(d)

[[Page 21333]]

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 901

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would establish generally applicable 
requirements for HUD Quality Assurance reviews of parties that audit 
the books and records of HUD program recipients. The rule would address 
HUD inspections, HUD review of work paper prepared by Independent 
Public Auditors, and HUD enforcement of its right to such reviews.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter Bell, Real Estate Assessment Center, Department 
of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Secretary
Phone: 202 755-7540

RIN: 2577-AB85
_______________________________________________________________________




1362.  CAPITAL FUND ALLOCATION FORMULA (FR-4423)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1437g(d); 42 USC 1437g(f); 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 941; 24 CFR 968

Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, October 1, 1999.

Abstract: This rule will replace the current rules on public housing 
development and modernization. The Quality Housing and Work 
Responsibility Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-276, 112 Stat. 2461, approved 
October 21, 1998) replaces existing funding for capital needs of public 
housing with a single Capital Fund, to be allocated in accordance with 
a formula developed through the process of negotiated rulemaking, with 
proposed and final rules. Although recent appropriations acts have 
permitted PHAs to use modernization funding in connection with 
development of new construction, the framework capital funding has 
involved separate funds and separate procedures for these two 
functions. This rule is significant in that funding from a single 
source will be available to fund any development of public housing 
units, whether modernization or new construction.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Flood, Director, Office of Capital 
Improvements, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-1640

RIN: 2577-AB87
_______________________________________________________________________




1363.  JOINT VENTURE AND CONSORTIA OF PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCIES 
(FR-4474)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1437k

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 943

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will begin the process of implementing section 515 
of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 (QHWRA) 
which will permit two or more PHAs to participate in a consortium to 
administer their housing programs, and permits a PHA, in accordance 
with its PHA Plan, to form a subsidiary or joint venture to administer 
programs or provide supportive or social services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gloria Cousar, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public 
and Assisted Housing Delivery, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-1380

RIN: 2577-AC00
_______________________________________________________________________




1364. DESIGNATED HOUSING PROGRAM AMENDMENTS (FR-3964)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1473e; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 945

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would amend HUD's Designated Housing 
Program regulations at 24 CFR part 945 to implement certain new 
requirements made to this program by the Housing Opportunity Program 
Extension Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-120, approved March 28, 1996). In 
addition to implementing these requirements the regulations would be 
streamlined to allow autonomy and flexibility.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gloria Cousar, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public 
and Assisted Housing Delivery, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-1380

RIN: 2577-AB57
_______________________________________________________________________




1365. PUBLIC HOUSING ADMISSION AND OCCUPANCY REFORMS AND STREAMLINING 
(FR-4084)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1437a; 42 USC 1437c; 42 USC 1437d; 42 USC 
1437n; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 960; 24 CFR 966

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule builds on the previous rule published on May 9, 
1997 (62 FR 25728) and proposes further amendments to HUD's admission, 
continued occupancy, termination, as well as lease and grievance 
regulations, to implement certain provisions of the Quality Housing and 
Work Responsibility Act of 1998 and the Housing Opportunity Program 
Extension Act of 1996, and to continue streamlining these program 
rules.

[[Page 21334]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/09/97                    62 FR 25728
NPRM Comment Period End         07/08/97
NPRM                            07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Patricia Arnaudo, Senior Housing Program Manager, 
Office of Public and Assisted Housing Delivery, Department of Housing 
and Urban Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0744

RIN: 2577-AB67
_______________________________________________________________________




1366.  FORMULA FUNDING FOR COMPREHENSIVE IMPROVEMENT ASSISTANCE 
(CIAP) AGENCIES (FR-4462)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1437d; 42 USC 1437l; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 968

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would amend the regulations for the 
Comprehensive Improvement Assistance Program (CIAP) to permit the 
noncompetitive distribution of CIAP funds to all eligible public 
housing authorities (PHAs) on a fair-share basis. The purpose of this 
amendment is to provide PHAs the opportunity of a transition process 
for using capital improvement funding in accordance with new statutory 
authority.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Flood, Director, Office of Capital 
Improvements, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-1640

RIN: 2577-AB97
_______________________________________________________________________




1367.  CONVERSION OF PUBLIC HOUSING TO VOUCHERS (TENANT-BASED 
ASSISTANCE) (FR-4476)

Priority:  Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1437f

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 972

Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, October 1, 1999.

Abstract: This rule will begin the process to implement section 533 of 
the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 (QHWRA) (Pub. 
L. 105-276) which allows PHAs to convert any public housing project 
owned by the PHA to tenant-based assistance if after conducting a 
conversion assessment the PHA determines that conversion will not be 
more expensive than continued operation of the project, will benefit 
residents, and will not adversely affect the availability of affordable 
housing in the community. Every PHA must conduct, and submit to HUD, a 
conversion assessment no later than two years after the effective date 
o the Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rod J. Solomon, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of 
Policy, Program and Legislative Initiatives, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0713

RIN: 2577-AC02
_______________________________________________________________________




1368.  REQUIRED CONVERSION OF DISTRESSED PUBLIC HOUSING TO 
TENANT-BASED ASSISTANCE (FR-4475)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1437 et seq; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 973

Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, September 30, 1999.

Abstract: This rule will begin the process of implementing section 537 
of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 (QHWRA) 
(Pub. L. 105-276) which will require each PHA, in consultation with 
residents and local government, to identify public housing projects 
that are distressed and to develop a plan for removal of such projects 
over a 5-year period, which may be extended an additional 5 years if 
HUD determines such a deadline is impracticable. PHA's must use HUD 
guidelines that have been established after taking into account the 
criteria established by the National Commission on Severely Distressed 
Public Housing, in determining which projects are distressed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rod J. Solomon, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of 
Policy, Program and Legislative Initiatives, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0713

RIN: 2577-AC01
_______________________________________________________________________




1369.  SECTION 8 HOMEOWNERSHIP (FR-4427)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1437f(y); 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 982

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule amends the regulations for the Section 8 
tenant-based voucher program at 24 CFR part 982. These amendments 
implement Section 8(y) of the United Stated Housing Act of 1937, as 
amended by Section 555 of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility 
Act of 1998 (42 USC 1437f(y)). Section 8(y) authorizes a public housing 
agency to provide tenant-based assistance for an eligible family that 
purchases a dwelling unit that will be occupied by the family.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

[[Page 21335]]

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gerald Benoit, Acting Director, Real Estate and Housing 
Performance Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0477

RIN: 2577-AB90
_______________________________________________________________________




1370. SECTION 8 MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (SEMAP) NEW PERFORMANCE 
INDICATORS (FR-4388)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1437a; 42 USC 1437c; 42 USC 1437f; 42 USC 
3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 985

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under the section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP), 
HUD assesses whether local agencies operate the tenant-based rental 
assistance programs effectively. SEMAP currently measures housing 
agency performance under indicators representing 14 key program areas. 
This rule would add three new performance indicators to SEMAP: 
timeliness of housing assistance payments (HAPs) to owners; 
implementation of screening and termination policies for certain 
evictions, for drug-related criminal activity, and for disruptive 
alcohol abuses; and for deconcentration of assisted families.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Gerald Benoit, Acting Director, Real Estate and Housing 
Performance Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0477

RIN: 2577-AB83
_______________________________________________________________________




1371.  OPERATING FUND ALLOCATION FORMULA (FR-4425)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1437g(e); 42 USC 1437g(f); 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 990

Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, October 1, 1999.

Abstract: This rule will replace the current rules that allocate public 
housing operating subsidy under the Performance Funding System. Section 
518(e) of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 (Pub. 
L. 105-276, 112 Stat. 2461, approved October 21, 1998) replaces 
existing funding for public housing operations with the Operating Fund, 
to be allocated in accordance with a formula developed through the 
process of negotiated rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          02/03/99                     64 FR 5570
Notice Comment Period End       03/05/99
NPRM                            09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joan DeWitt, Director, Finance & Budget Division, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Public and 
Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-1872

RIN: 2577-AB88
_______________________________________________________________________




1372.  DWELLING CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT COSTS FOR INDIAN 
HOUSING (FR-4478)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 4101; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 1000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Pursuant to the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-
Determination Act (NAHASDA) of 1996, HUD entered into negotiated 
rulemaking with Indian tribes to formulate a comprehensive regulation 
for the new Indian Housing Block Grant Program authorized by NAHASDA. 
Final regulations altered the method formerly used for determining the 
Total Development Costs (TDC) associated with developing housing 
projects to one which used Dwelling Construction and Equipment Costs 
(DCE). When tribes actually began using DCE in place of TDC, they 
discovered that the new DCE limits were inadequate. The proposed 
regulation will resolve this problem by providing alternative methods 
for determining development costs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bruce Knott, Director, Office of Housing and Comm. 
Development, Office of Native American Programs, Department of Housing 
and Urban Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing, 1999 
Broadway, Suite 3390, Denver, CO 90202
Phone: 303 675-1600

RIN: 2577-AC04
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)      Final Rule Stage


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1373.  REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND 
ALLOCATIONS OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE FUNDS (FR-4477)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1439; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 791

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would revise the current program regulations to 
implement the statutory language which eliminates the requirements for 
comment from local governments in non-housing assistance payment 
communities on applications for Section 8 funding and eliminates the 
non-metropolitan funding set-asides, imposed by section 213 of the 
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.

[[Page 21336]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gerald Benoit, Acting Director, Real Estate and Housing 
Performance Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0477

RIN: 2577-AC03
_______________________________________________________________________




1374. HOUSING OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM EXTENSION ACT OF 1996 IMPLEMENTATION 
PROVISIONS AND SECTION 8 CERTIFICATE, VOUCHER, & MODERATE REHABILITATION 
ADMISSION & OCCUPANCY POLICIES REVISIONS (FR-4159)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1437a; 42 USC 1437c; 42 USC 1437f; 42 USC 
3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 882; 24 CFR 982

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the admission and occupancy requirements for 
the Section 8 Rental Certificate, Rental Voucher, and Moderate 
Rehabilitation Programs as follows: makes certain applicants ineligible 
for admission if evicted from housing assisted under the United States 
Housing Act of 1937; terminates assistance to tenant-based certificate 
and voucher participants evicted for serious lease violations; screens 
out illegal drug users and alcohol abusers; and terminates assistance 
to illegal drug users and alcohol abusers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/31/97                    62 FR 15346
NPRM Comment Period End         05/30/97
Final Action                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gerald Benoit, Acting Director, Real Estate and Housing 
Performance Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0477

RIN: 2577-AB72
_______________________________________________________________________




1375.  SECTION 8 MODERATE REHABILITATION PROGRAM EXECUTING OR 
TERMINATING LEASES ON MODERATE REHABILITATION UNITS (FR-4472)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1437a; 42 USC 1437c; 42 USC 1437f; 42 USC 
3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 882

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 8(d)(1)(B)(i) of the United States Housing Act 
requires that the initial lease between the tenant and the owner be for 
at least one year or the term of the HAP contract, whichever is 
shorter. Current program regulations state that the initial term 
between an owner and a family must be for at least one year. The 
regulation is silent on the requisite lease term when the HAP contract 
term expires in less than one year. The purpose of this regulation 
revision is to implement the statutory language which requires that any 
initial lease term not extend beyond the term of the housing assistance 
payment contract.
This rule also will revise existing regulations to allow an owner and a 
public housing agency (PHA) to mutually agree to terminate a unit from 
the HAP contract if a unit becomes vacant and the term of the HAP 
contract is for less than one year.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gerald Benoit, Acting Director, Real Estate and Housing 
Performance Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0477

RIN: 2577-AB98
_______________________________________________________________________




1376.  MODERATE REHABILITATION COMPARABILITY (FR-4473)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1437a; 42 USC 1437c; 42 USC 1437f; 42 USC 
3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 882

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would revise the current regulations in 24 CFR 882 
on adjusting section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Contracts rents. The 
rule would implement legislation which requires housing agencies (HA) 
to conduct comparability studies for moderate rehabilitation projects, 
to prevent the application of the annual adjustment factors from 
resulting in a material difference between rents charged for assisted 
units and similar unassisted units. The rule also would provide for 
special rent adjustments to cover the cost when an exemption from real 
property tax expires under certain circumstances, if appropriations are 
available. The rule also would add insurance to the categories of cost 
increases that may result in a special adjustment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/02/95                    60 FR 51658
NPRM Comment Period End         12/01/95
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gerald Benoit, Acting Director, Real Estate and Housing 
Performance Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0477

RIN: 2577-AB99
_______________________________________________________________________




1377.  PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY PLAN (FR-4426)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1437cA; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 903

Legal Deadline:
Other, Statutory, February 18, 1999, Interim Rule.
Final, Statutory, October 21, 1999, Final Rule.

Abstract: In accordance with section 511 of the Quality Housing and 
Work Responsibility Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-276, 112 Stat. 2461, 
approved October 21, 1998), this rule will establish the procedures and 
requirements for development, submission and implementation of the PHA 
plan, which will include such elements specified by other sections of 
the Act

[[Page 21337]]

as an admission policy to promote deconcentration of low-income 
families, the plan for demolition/disposition of projects and 
restrictions on pets.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/18/99                     64 FR 8170
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/22/99
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/19/99
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Rod J. Solomon, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of 
Policy, Program and Legislative Initiatives, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0713

RIN: 2577-AB89
_______________________________________________________________________




1378. PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (FR-3569)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1437c

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 941

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule finalizes a comprehensive revision of the public 
housing development and acquisition program regulation at 24 CFR 941. 
This rule will respond to comments received on three interim rules. The 
first of those rules redesigned the public housing development process 
to give housing authorities and localities maximum flexibility in 
developing public housing in their communities. The second of those 
rules (FR-3919, RIN 2577-AB54) provided procedures to permit housing 
agencies to enter a partnership with an entity to develop and own 
public housing properties in mixed-income developments using a mixed-
financed development method. The third rule (FR-4113, RIN 2577-AB69) 
streamlined and modified this mixed finance component.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule (FR-3919)    05/02/96                    61 FR 19708
Interim Final Rule Effective (FR 
3919)                           07/01/96
Interim Final Rule (FR 3569)    07/22/96                    61 FR 38014
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/21/96
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End (FR 3569)            09/20/96
Interim Final Rule (FR-4113)    06/00/99
Final Action                    09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: William Flood, Director, Office of Capital 
Improvements, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-1640

RIN: 2577-AB37
_______________________________________________________________________




1379. PUBLIC HOUSING MIXED-FINANCE PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT--STREAMLINING 
(FR-4113)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1427b; 42 USC 1437c; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 941

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will streamline the provisions of the new subpart F 
of part 941, which provides for mixed-finance partnerships to develop 
public housing. The rule is needed due to new legislation and because 
questions have arisen during implementation of the existing regulations 
in subpart F. The clarification afforded by this removal of duplicative 
language will be highly beneficial.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Sowell, Director, Office of Public Housing 
Partnerships, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 401-8812

RIN: 2577-AB69
_______________________________________________________________________




1380. ASSESSMENT OF THE REASONABLE REVITALIZATION POTENTIAL OF CERTAIN 
PUBLIC HOUSING REQUIRED BY LAW (FR-4120)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-134 Sec. 202 of the OCRA of 1996

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 971

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 202 of the Omnibus Consolidated Rescissions Act 
(OCRA) of 1996 requires PHAs to identify certain distressed public 
housing developments which may be required to be converted to section 8 
vouchers or certificates. The requirement covers developments that are 
on the same or contiguous sites, are more expensive than tenant-based 
assistance, and cannot be revitalized through reasonable programs. To 
be subject to these requirements, the developments must have more than 
300 dwelling units and have a vacancy rate of at least ten percent for 
dwelling units not in funded on-schedule modernization programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/22/97                    62 FR 49572
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/22/97
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/21/97
Final Action                    07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Rod J. Solomon, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of 
Policy, Program and Legislative

[[Page 21338]]

Initiatives, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0713

RIN: 2577-AB79
_______________________________________________________________________




1381.  SECTION 8 TENANT BASED ASSISTANCE: STATUTORY MERGER (FR-
4428)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1437f(o); 42 USC 1437f(c)(a); 42 USC 1437f(r); 
42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 982

Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, October 21, 1999.

Abstract: This rule will effect a complete merger of the Section 8 
Certificate and Voucher programs, creating a single Section 8 tenant-
based assistance program, effective on October 21, 1999. This rule will 
include changes made by sections 545, 549(b), and 553 of the Quality 
Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-276, 112 Stat. 
246, approved October 21, 1998). The rule will implement statutory 
requirements for the merged Voucher program, including provisions 
governing calculation of subsidy, family eligibility and income 
targeting, disapproval of owners, PHA screening of applicants, lease 
and tenant requirements, housing quality standards and unit 
inspections, PHA administrative fees, portability, and conversion from 
certificate to voucher assistance. The rule also will implement 
requirements for project-based voucher assistance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gerald Benoit, Acting Director, Real Estate and Housing 
Performance Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0477

RIN: 2577-AB91
_______________________________________________________________________




1382.  RENEWAL OF SECTION 8 TENANT-BASED ASSISTANCE CONTRACTS 
(FR-4459)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1437f(dd); PL 105-276, sec 556; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 982

Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, October 21, 1999.

Abstract: This notice follows issuance of a HUD notice to PHAs on 
December 30, 1998 to tell them how the Department is calculating the 
amount of assistance available to them to renew Section 8 rental 
certificate and voucher contracts. Section 556 of the Quality Housing 
and Work Responsibility Act, added paragraph (dd) to Section 8 of the 
U.S. Housing Act of 1937, which describes the procedure for allocating 
funds available for renewing expiring Section 8 tenant-based assistance 
contracts.
Since the statute requires implementation by notice followed by 
negotiation of a final rule, this Federal Register publication of a 
notice precedes the beginning of the process of a negotiated 
rulemaking, to modify program regulations to cover this subject.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          02/18/99                     64 FR 8188
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Dalzell, Senior Program Advisor, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-1380

RIN: 2577-AB96
_______________________________________________________________________




1383. LOAN GUARANTEE FOR INDIAN HOUSING; DIRECT GUARANTEE PROCESSING 
(FR-4241)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  12 USC 1715z-13a

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 1005

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule would authorize a processing alternative 
known as ``direct guarantee'' under which HUD would not issue guarantee 
commitments and would not review an application for guarantee until 
after a loan has closed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/11/98                    63 FR 48988
Final Action                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jacqueline Johnson, Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Native American Programs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0950

RIN: 2577-AB78
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)     Long-Term Actions


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1384. ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES FOR PIH REGARDING SECTION 102(D) 
LIMITATIONS ON COMBINING OTHER GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE (``SUBSIDY 
LAYERING'') (FR-3100)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  00 CFR 000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This notice sets forth the PIH administrative guidelines 
which HUD, or in certain circumstances Housing Credit Agencies (HCAs), 
will follow in implementing ``subsidy layering'' reviews in accordance 
with section 102(d) of the HUD Reform Act of 1989 and section 911 of 
the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 for public and Indian 
housing programs. Such reviews are necessary to ensure that the amount 
of assistance being provided by HUD for a specific housing project is 
not more than is necessary to make the assisted activity feasible after 
taking into account assistance from other government sources.

[[Page 21339]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                           To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Susan Wilson, Office of Public Housing Investments, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Public and 
Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0614

RIN: 2577-AB53
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



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1385. CEILING RENTS FOR PUBLIC HOUSING (FR-3880)

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 5, subpart F

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/12/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Arnaudo
Phone: 202 708-0744

RIN: 2577-AB75
_______________________________________________________________________




1386. PUBLIC HOUSING ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (FR-4313)

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 901

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/01/98                    63 FR 46596

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: William Thorson
Phone: 202 755-0102

RIN: 2577-AB81
_______________________________________________________________________




1387. REPLACEMENT HOUSING FACTOR IN MODERNIZATION FUNDING (FR-4125)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 968

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/28/98                    63 FR 46104

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Rod J. Solomon
Phone: 202 708-0713

RIN: 2577-AB71
_______________________________________________________________________




1388.  TENANT-BASED ASSISTANCE RENEWALS (FR-4418)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1437f(dd); 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 982

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: HUD is authorized to renew all expiring tenant-based Annual 
Contributions Contracts. This action will establish an allocation 
baseline amount of assistance to cover the renewals, and to apply an 
inflation factor to the baseline.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 2577-AB96 (FR-
4459)                           02/17/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Cheryl Teninga, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0440

RIN: 2577-AB86
_______________________________________________________________________




1389. SECTION 8 RENTAL VOUCHER AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS--SECTION 8 
MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (SEMAP) (FR-3986)

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 985

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/10/98                    63 FR 48548
Final Action Effective          10/13/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Gerald Benoit
Phone: 202 708-0477

RIN: 2577-AB60
_______________________________________________________________________




1390. PUBLIC HOUSING PERFORMANCE FUNDING SYSTEM: INCENTIVES (FR-4072)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 990

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 2577-AB88 (FR-
4425)                           02/12/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joan DeWitt
Phone: 202 708-1872

RIN: 2577-AB65


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1391.  DUE DATE OF FIRST ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT UNDER THE 
NATIVE AMERICAN HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND SELF-DETERMINATION ACT OF 1996 
(FR-4419)

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  25 USC 4101 et seq; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation:  24 CFR 1000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule sets January 31, 1999 as the due date for 
recipients of Indian Housing Block Grant funds to submit the first 
annual performance reports under the Native American Housing Assistance 
and Self-Determination Act of 1996. This date provides an additional 
60-day period that was assumed to apply, and allows recipients and HUD 
more time to work out the difficulties of the first performance report 
submissions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/20/99                     64 FR 3014
Final Action Effective          02/19/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bruce Knott, Director, Office of Housing and Comm. 
Development, Office of Native American Programs, Department of Housing 
and Urban Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing, 1999 
Broadway, Suite 3390, Denver, CO 90202
Phone: 303 675-1600

RIN: 2577-AB93
[FR Doc. 99-4896 Filed 04-23-99; 8:45 am]
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