[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-4577-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 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 Exec utive 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(c) of the Regulatory Flexibility Act requires each 
agency to publish annually a list of the rules that have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities, and that are to be reviewed in accordance with the 
requirements of 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.

    In 1995 and 1996, all HUD regulations then codified underwent a 
section 610 review when these regulations were examined in 
accordance with President Clinton's regulatory reinvention 
initiative. In 1998, the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility 
Act of 1998 was enacted (Pub. L. 105-276, approved October 21, 
1998)(commonly referr ed to as the Public Housing Reform Act). The 
Public Housing Reform Act made significant changes to HUD's public 
housing and Section 8 assistance programs. This statute, as will be 
seen by many of the items listed in this semiannual agenda, 
requires substantial regulatory changes to HUD's public housing and 
Section 8 assistance programs. In view of the significant changes 
implemented by the Public Housing Reform Act, the Department is 
reviewing all of the regulations governing its public housing and 
Section 8 assistance programs in accordance with the principles of 
section 610, not only those that are required to be revised by the 
Public Housing Reform Act. The Department welcomes comments on 
these regulations.

    Although the Department's focus, during the next several 
months, is on its regulations governing its public housing and 
Section 8 assistance programs, the Department invites comments from 
the public on any rule listed in this agenda that the public 
believes 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. Section 7(o) provides that 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 sub mit 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

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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. Several of the 
public housing or Section 8 assistance regulations that are 
withdrawn were made obsolete by the Public Housing Reform Act. For 
other rules, the Department is withdrawing the rule to further 
assess the subject matter and whether rulemaking continues to be 
the appropriate method for implementation of thesubject matter. 
Following this review, the Department may determine that certain 
rules listed as withdrawn under this agenda are necessary. If that 
determination is made, the rules will be included in a succeeding 
semiannual agenda.

    The Department invites all interested members of the public to 
comment on the rules listed in this spring 2000 agenda to assist 
the Department in improving its regulatory products and procedures.

Dated:  February 25, 2000.

 Gail W. Laster,

General Counsel.

                                     Office of the Secretary--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1235        24 CFR 30 Single Family Mortgage Insurance; Treble Damages for Failure to Engage in      2501-AC66
            Loss Mitigation Activities (FR-4553)................................................
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                                  Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1236        24 CFR 15 Revisions to HUD's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Regulations (FR-4292)     2501-AC51
1237        24 CFR 17 Procedures for the Collection of Claims by the Government (FR-4318).......     2501-AC48
1238        24 CFR 27 Prohibited Purchasers of HUD-Insured and HUD-Owned Multifamily Projects        2501-AC69
            (FR-4583)...........................................................................
1239        24 CFR 30 Amendments to HUD's Civil Money Penalty Regulations (FR-4399).............     2501-AC56
1240        24 CFR 58 Environmental Review Procedures for Entities Assuming HUD Environmental        2501-AC64
            Responsibility (FR-4523)............................................................
1241        24 CFR 81 Secretary of HUD's Regulation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: Non-Mortgage      2501-AC41
            Investments (FR-4297)...............................................................
1242        24 CFR 81 Secretary of HUD's Regulation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: Purchase          2501-AC60
            Goals (FR-4494).....................................................................
1243        24 CFR 905 Tenant Income Verification: Resolving Discrepancies and Enforcement           2501-AC65
            Action (FR-4535)....................................................................
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                                    Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1244        24 CFR 3 Common Rule: Nondiscrimination in Educational Activities (FR-4301).........     2501-AC42
1245        24 CFR 8 Nondiscrimination Based on Disability; Multifamily Homeownership Projects       2501-AC47
            (FR-4317)...........................................................................
1246        24 CFR 24 Limited Denial of Participation -- Clarification of Consolidation of           2501-AC61
            Debarment and Suspension Procedures (FR-4505).......................................
1247        24 CFR 25 Amendments to HUD's Mortgagee Review Board and Civil Money Penalty             2501-AC44
            Regulations (FR-4308)...............................................................
1248        24 CFR 28 Adjustment of HUD's Civil Money Penalties Pursuant to the Federal Civil        2501-AC67
            Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990. (FR-4555)...............................
1249        24 CFR 45 Administrative Requirements for Grantees To Reflect Single Audit Act           2501-AC39
            Amendments (FR-4258)................................................................
1250        24 CFR 55 Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands (FR-4142)................     2501-AC33
1251        24 CFR 84 Adoption of Revisions to OMB Circular A-110 (FR-4573).....................     2501-AC68
1252        24 CFR 91 Clarifying Amendments to Consolidated Submission for Community Planning        2501-AC54
            and Development Programs (FR-4333)..................................................
1253        24 CFR 91 Consolidated Plan Amendments; Needs of Public Housing and Treatment of         2501-AC62
            Troubled PHAs (FR-4518).............................................................
1254        24 CFR 92 HOME Investment Partnerships Program -- Additional Streamlining (FR-4111).     2501-AC30
1255        24 CFR 576 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)...........................................................................
1256        24 CFR 200 One-Strike Screening and Eviction for Drug Abuse and Other Criminal           2501-AC63
            Activity (FR-4495)..................................................................
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1257        24 CFR 5 Changes to Admission and Occupancy Requirements in the Public Housing and       2501-AC59
            Section 8 Housing Assistance Programs (FR-4485).....................................
1258        24 CFR 24 Limited Denial of Participation in HUD Programs; Clarifying Amendments (FR-    2501-AC08
            3975)...............................................................................
1259        24 CFR 92 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (FR-4329)............................     2501-AC53
1260        24 CFR 5 Uniform Physical Conditions and Physical Inspection Requirements for            2501-AC45
            Certain HUD Multifamily Housing; Administrative Process for Assessment of Insured
            and Assisted Properties (FR-4452)...................................................
1261        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 Housing--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1262        24 CFR 200 Use of Materials Bulletins Used in the HUD Building Products Standards        2502-AH28
            and Certification Program (FR-4391).................................................
1263        24 CFR 201 Strengthening the Title I Property Improvement and Manufactured Home Loan     2502-AG95
            Insurance Programs and Title I Lender/Title II Mortgagee Approval Requirements (FR-
            4246)...............................................................................
1264        24 CFR 202 Mortgagee Approval for Single Family Programs - Procedures for                2502-AH42
            Terminating Origination Approval Agreements and Placement in Credit Watch Status (FR-
            4492)...............................................................................
1265        24 CFR 203 Single Family Appraisal Assessment (FR-4395).............................     2502-AH27
1266        24 CFR 207 Partial Payment of Claims for Health Care Facilities, Hospitals and Group     2502-AH25
            Practice Facilities (FR-4387).......................................................
1267        24 CFR 221 Limitation on Distributions (FR-4532)....................................     2502-AH46
1268        24 CFR 270 Use of Federal Surplus Property for Self-Help Housing (FR-4464)..........     2502-AH34
1269        24 CFR 291 Disposition of HUD-Owned Single Family Assets in Revitalization Areas (FR-    2502-AH40
            4471)...............................................................................
1270        24 CFR 401 Release of Information to Tenants and Other Parties Pursuant to MAHRA (FR-    2502-AH45
            4531)...............................................................................
1271        24 CFR 880 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Programs (New Construction              2502-AH41
            Substantial Rehabilitation, State Housing Agencies and Special Allocations) (FR-
            4479)...............................................................................
1272        24 CFR 3280 Manufactured Homes Construction and Safety Standards: Smoke Alarms (FR-      2502-AH48
            4552)...............................................................................
1273        24 CFR 3282 Special Procedures Permitting Limited Completion of Manufactured Homes       2502-AG92
            On-Site (FR-4216)...................................................................
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                                       Office of Housing--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1274        24 CFR 200 Uniform Physical Condition Standards and Physical Inspection Requirements     2502-AH44
            for Certain HUD Housing; Administrative Process for Assessment of Insured and
            Assisted Properties (FR-4452).......................................................
1275        24 CFR 200 Delegation of Insuring Authority to Direct Endorsement Mortgagees (FR-        2502-AG87
            4169)...............................................................................
1276        24 CFR 200 Use of Materials Bulletins (FR-4265).....................................     2502-AH02
1277        24 CFR 200 Update of the Model Energy Code (MEC) (FR-4272)..........................     2502-AH03
1278        24 CFR 200 Single Family Mortgage Insurance; Appraiser Roster Placement and Removal      2502-AH29
            Procedures (FR-4429)................................................................
1279        24 CFR 203 Mortgage Insurance Premium Reduction in Central Cities (FR-4284).........     2502-AH07
1280        24 CFR 203 Single Family Mortgage Insurance; Direct Endorsement and Automated            2502-AH15
            Underwriting (FR-4311)..............................................................
1281        24 CFR 203 Sources of Homebuyer Downpayment (FR-4469)...............................     2502-AH38
1282        24 CFR 203 Single Family Claim Reform and Sale of Property (FR-4470)................     2502-AH39
1283        24 CFR 236 Rehabilitation Grants for Certain Multifamily Projects (FR-4465).........     2502-AH35
1284        24 CFR 245 Tenant Participation in Multifamily Housing Projects (FR-4403)...........     2502-AH32
1285        24 CFR 291 Officer Next Door Program (FR-4277)......................................     2502-AH37
1286        24 CFR 402 Renewal of Expiring Section 8 Project-Based Assistance Contract (FR-4551)     2502-AH47
1287        24 CFR 891 Supportive Housing for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities;             2502-AH36
            Duration of Capital Advance (FR-4466)...............................................
1288        24 CFR 3280 Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (FR-4376)...........     2502-AH23
1289        24 CFR 3280 Federal Manufactured Housing Program; Definition of Manufactured Home        2502-AH43
            (FR-4508)...........................................................................
1290        24 CFR 3500 RESPA: Disclosure of Fees Paid to Retail Lenders (Brokers) (FR-3780)....     2502-AG40

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1291        24 CFR 3500 Amendment to RESPA; Exemption for Employer Payments to Employees Who         2502-AG88
            Make Like-Provider Referrals, and Other Amendments (FR-4173)........................
1292        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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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1293        24 CFR 201 Title I Property Improvement and Manufactured Home Loan Insurance             2502-AG94
            Programs (FR-4242)..................................................................
1294        24 CFR 206 Home Equity Conversion Mortgages; Right of First Refusal Permitted for        2502-AG93
            Condominium Associations (FR-4267)..................................................
1295        24 CFR 290 Up-Front Grants in the Disposition of Multifamily Projects (FR-4310).....     2502-AH12
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                        Office of Community Planning and Development--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1296        24 CFR 570 CDBG Slum/Blight National Objective Rule (FR-4487).......................     2506-AB94
1297        24 CFR 570 Prohibition on Use of CDBG Assistance for Job-Pirating Activities (FR-        2506-AC04
            4556)...............................................................................
1298        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
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1299        24 CFR 570 CDBG Program for States; Community Revitalization Strategy Requirements &     2506-AB83
            Miscellaneous Technical Amendments (FR-4081)........................................
1300        24 CFR 570 CDBG Program Regulations on Pre-Award Cost and New Housing Construction       2506-AC06
            (FR-4559)...........................................................................
1301        24 CFR 583 Supportive Housing Program--Increasing Operating Cost Percentage (FR-         2506-AC05
            4576)...............................................................................
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                         Office of Community Planning and Development--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1302        24 CFR 000 Administrative Guidelines for CPD Programs; Section 102(d) Limitation on      2506-AB74
            Combining Other Government Assistance With CPD Housing Assistance (FR-3135).........
1303        24 CFR 570 Community Development Block Grant Program; Clarification of the Nature of     2506-AC00
            Required CDBG Expenditure Documentation (FR-4449)...................................
1304        24 CFR 576 Emergency Shelter Grants Program (FR-4330)...............................     2506-AB99
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                          Government National Mortgage Association--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1305        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
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1306        24 CFR 300 Elimination of Physical Certificate for Issued Securities (FR-4533)......     2503-AA14
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                        Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1307        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
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1308        24 CFR 100 Fair Housing Act Regulation; Conforming Amendment; Update to Reflect          2529-AA88
            Current Edition of American National Standards Institute (ANSI) (FR-4554)...........
1309        24 CFR 135 Economic Opportunities for Low- and Very-Low-Income Persons (FR-2898)....     2529-AA49
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                         Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1310        24 CFR 180 Civil Money Penalties for Fair Housing Act Violations (FR-4302)..........     2529-AA83
1311        24 CFR 570 Fair Housing Planning Performance Standard (FR-4133).....................     2529-AA81
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                                   Office of Administration--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1312        48 CFR 2401 HUD Acquisition Regulation--II (FR-4115)................................     2535-AA24
1313        48 CFR 2409 HUD Acquisition Regulation (FR-4291)....................................     2535-AA25
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                              Office of the Inspector General--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1314        24 CFR 2003 Implementation of Privacy Act of 1974 (FR-4575).........................     2508-AA11
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                               Office of Public and Indian Housing--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1315        24 CFR 1000 HUD Policy for the Administration of HUD Programs on Indian Reservations     2577-AC06
            and Other Indian Areas (FR-4580)....................................................
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                            Office of Public and Indian Housing--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1316        24 CFR 901 Resident Survey Information Disclosure Requirements--Privacy Act (FR-         2577-AB84
            4393)...............................................................................
1317        24 CFR 901 Quality Assurance Review of Independent Public Auditors by Real Estate        2577-AB85
            Assessment Center Staff (FR-4394)...................................................
1318        24 CFR 903 Public Housing Agency Plan (FR-4420).....................................     2577-AB89
1319        24 CFR 905 Public Housing Capital Program (FR-4507).................................     2577-AC16
1320        24 CFR 941 Public Housing Development Total Development Cost (TDC) (FR-4489)........     2577-AC05
1321        24 CFR 941 Mixed-Finance Public Housing Development (FR-4499).......................     2577-AC09
1322        24 CFR 945 Designated Housing Program Amendments (FR-3964)..........................     2577-AB57
1323        24 CFR 964 Resident Opportunities and Supportive Services (FR-4525).................     2577-AC07
1324        24 CFR 970 Demolition and Disposition of Public Housing (FR-4500)...................     2577-AC11
1325        24 CFR 985 Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) New Performance               2577-AB83
            Indicators (FR-4388)................................................................
1326        24 CFR 990 Operating Fund Allocation Formula (FR-4425)..............................     2577-AB88
1327        24 CFR 1000 Revision to Construction Cost Limits for Native American Housing (FR-        2577-AC14
            4517)...............................................................................
1328        24 CFR Ch. X HOPE VI Program (FR-4530)..............................................     2577-AC17
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                              Office of Public and Indian Housing--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1329        24 CFR 5 Pet Ownership in Public Housing (FR-4437)..................................     2577-AB94
1330        24 CFR 791 Review of Applications for Housing Assistance and Allocations of Housing      2577-AC03
            Assistance Funds (FR-4477)..........................................................
1331        24 CFR 882 Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program Executing or Terminating Leases     2577-AB98
            on Moderate Rehabilitation Units (FR-4472)..........................................
1332        24 CFR 943 Consortia of Public Housing Agencies and Joint Venture (FR-4474).........     2577-AC00
1333        24 CFR 964 Direct Funding of Public Housing Resident Management Corporations (FR-        2577-AC12
            4501)...............................................................................
1334        24 CFR 972 Required Conversion of Distressed Public Housing to Tenant-Based              2577-AC01
            Assistance (FR-4475)................................................................
1335        24 CFR 972 Voluntary Conversion of Public Housing to Vouchers (Tenant-Based              2577-AC02
            Assistance) (FR-4476)...............................................................
1336        24 CFR 982 Section 8 Homeownership (FR-4427)........................................     2577-AB90
1337        24 CFR 1005 Loan Guarantee for Indian Housing; Direct Guarantee Processing (FR-4241)     2577-AB78
1338        24 CFR 906 Public Housing Homeownership Programs (FR-4504)..........................     2577-AC15
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                             Office of Public and Indian Housing--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1339        24 CFR 902 Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS); Amendments to the PHAS (FR-4497)     2577-AC08
1340        24 CFR 905 Capital Fund Allocation Formula (FR-4423)................................     2577-AB87
1341        24 CFR 985 Technical Amendment to the Section 8 Management Assessment Program            2577-AC10
            (SEMAP) (FR-4498)...................................................................
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)         Prerule Stage


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



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1235.  SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE INSURANCE; TREBLE DAMAGES FOR 
FAILURE TO ENGAGE IN LOSS MITIGATION ACTIVITIES (FR-4553)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1715u; 12 USC 1735f-14; 42 usc 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 30; 24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would implement section 601(f) of the 
fiscal year 1999 HUD Appropriations Act (Pub.L. 105-276, approved 
October 21, 1998). Section 601(f) amends the National Housing Act, 
which establishes the basic framework for HUD's single family mortgage 
insurance programs. Specifically, section 601(f) amends section 230 of 
the National Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 1715u) (entitled ``Authority to 
Assist Mortgagors in Default'') to provide that, upon default of an 
insured single family mortgage, lenders must engage in loss mitigation 
activities for the purpose of providing an alternative to foreclosure. 
Further,

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section 601(f) amends section 536 of the National Housing Act (12 
U.S.C. 1735f-14) (entitled ``Civil Money Penalties Against Mortgagees, 
Lenders, and Other Participants in FHA Programs'') to provide for the 
imposition of treble civil money penalties on lenders that fail to 
engage in loss mitigation activities, as required under amended section 
230.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 2501-AC66
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)   Proposed Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



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1236. REVISIONS TO HUD'S FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA) REGULATIONS 
(FR-4292)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would amend HUD's Freedom of Information 
Act (FOIA) regulations in their entirety. The rule would implement the 
amendments made by the Electronic Freedom of Information Act to FOIA. 
The proposed rule would also rewrite the FOIA regulations using plain 
language. Plain language is an approach to writing that promotes 
responsive, accessible, and understandable written communication. The 
rule would also make various streamlining and organizational changes to 
the regulations. These proposed amendments would simplify and improve 
the clarity of the HUD's FOIA requirements.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2501-AC51
_______________________________________________________________________




1237. 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                            05/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1238.  PROHIBITED PURCHASERS OF HUD-INSURED AND HUD-OWNED 
MULTIFAMILY PROJECTS (FR-4583)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 3701 to 3717; 12 USC 1701z-11

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 27; 24 CFR 290

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would prohibit a defaulting mortgagor or 
related parties from bidding on or acquiring HUD-insured or HUD-owned 
multifamily projects.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marc Harris, Supervisory Project Manager, Office of 
Portfolio Management in Multifamily Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, Office of Housing, Office of Multifamily Housing 
Management
Phone: 202 708-2654

RIN: 2501-AC69
_______________________________________________________________________




1239. 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: NPRM, Statutory, October 27, 1998.

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

[[Page 22845]]

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                            06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

RIN: 2501-AC56
_______________________________________________________________________




1240. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD 
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY (FR-4523)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1707 note; 25 USC 4115; 42 USC 1437o(i)(1); 42 
USC 1437o(i)(2); 42 USC 1437x; 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 3547; 42 USC 
4332; 42 USC 4852; 42 USC 5304(g)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 58

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would make a number of changes to 24 CFR 
part 58. Part 58 implements statutory authorities that permit certain 
entities other than HUD to assume HUD's environmental review 
responsibilities for various HUD programs. HUD proposes to update the 
list of programs and statutory authorities covered by part 58 and to 
otherwise update the part.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frederick Regetz, Environmental Review Division, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Community 
Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-1201

RIN: 2501-AC64
_______________________________________________________________________




1241. SECRETARY OF HUD'S REGULATION OF FANNIE MAE AND FREDDIE MAC: NON-
MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS (FR-4297)

Priority: Other Significant

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

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 Freddie Mac and 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                            05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Allen Fishbein, Senior Advisor to the Assistant 
Secretary for Housing Sponsored Enterprise Oversight, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-3600

RIN: 2501-AC41
_______________________________________________________________________




1242. SECRETARY OF HUD'S REGULATION OF FANNIE MAE AND FREDDIE MAC: 
PURCHASE GOALS (FR-4494)

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1451 et seq; 12 USC 1716 to 1723h; 12 USC 4501 
to 4641; 28 USC 2641; 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 3601 to 3619

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 81

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Through this rule, the Department is issuing new housing goal 
levels for the purchase of mortgages by Fannie Mae and the Freddie Mac 
(collectively, the Government Sponsored Enterprises, or GSEs) for 
calendar years 2000 through 2003. In accordance with the Federal 
Housing Enterprise Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992, this 
rule establishes new goal levels for purchasing of mortgages financing 
low- and moderate-income housing, special affordable housing, and 
housing in central cities, rural areas, and other underserved areas. 
This rule also clarifies HUD's guidelines for counting different types 
of mortgage purchases toward those goals, and provides greater public 
access to certain types of mortgage data in HUD's public use database.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/09/00                    65 FR 12632
NPRM Comment Period End         05/08/00
Final Action                    09/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Allen Fishbein, Senior Advisor to the Assistant 
Secretary for Housing Sponsored Enterprise Oversight, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-3600

RIN: 2501-AC60

[[Page 22846]]

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1243.  TENANT INCOME VERIFICATION: RESOLVING DISCREPANCIES AND 
ENFORCEMENT ACTION (FR-4535)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437z-4; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 905

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would strengthen income verification process and 
promote integrity in the rental assistance programs. It would 
accomplish this goal by establishing explicit requirements for 
administrators of HUD's rental assistance programs to resolve income 
discrepancies that are identified through HUD's computerized income 
verification program; by establishing a uniform policy for tenant 
reporting of income increases between regularly scheduled annual 
redeterminations of income and resulting redetermination of income-
based rental payments; and by establishing requirements for program 
administrators to take sanctions against assisted families whose income 
discrepancies are not resolved.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

RIN: 2501-AC65
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



_______________________________________________________________________




1244. 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 which prohibit discrimination on the basis 
of sex in all federally funded educational activities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/29/99                    64 FR 58589
NPRM Comment Period End         12/28/99
Final Action                    06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1245. 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              06/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1246. LIMITED DENIAL OF PARTICIPATION -- CLARIFICATION OF CONSOLIDATION 
OF DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION PROCEDURES (FR-4505)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 701 et seq

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 24

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: HUD's regulations at 24 CFR part 24.713(c)(2) provide that if 
HUD issues a Limited Denial of Participation (LDP) and then 
subsequently issues or proposed debarment based on the same 
transaction(s) or conduct as the LDP, and the respondent contests the 
suspension or proposed debarment, then ``the proceedings shall be 
consolidated and the debarring or suspending official shall issue a 
final decision as to both the limited denial of participation and the 
debarment suspension.'' This final rule will clarify that under the 
circumstances discussed above, jurisdiction of the hearing officer to 
hear the LDP under 24 CFR part 24, subpart, G, is divested and 
transferred to the Debarring Official who will enter a decision on both 
the LDP and the debarment or suspension.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Herold, Enforcement Center, Legal Division, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Secretary
Phone: 202 708-3856

RIN: 2501-AC61

[[Page 22847]]

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1247. AMENDMENTS TO HUD'S MORTGAGEE REVIEW BOARD AND CIVIL MONEY PENALTY 
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 
1735f15; 15 USC 1717a; 28 USC 2461 note; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 25; 24 CFR 30

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule makes conforming changes to HUD regulations 
to reflect statutory changes made by the Multifamily Assisted Housing 
Reform and Affordability Act of 1997 (the Multifamily Reform Act). 
Among other amendments, the Multifamily Reform Act provides that a 
suspension issued by the HUD Mortgagee Review Board is effective, 
without previous 30-day written notice of violation to the mortgagee, 
if there is sufficient evidence that immediate action is required to 
protect the financial interests of HUD or the public. The Multifamily 
Reform Act also expanded the list of persons and types of violations 
subject to a civil money penalty under HUD's insured housing programs. 
The interim rule also makes three clarifying non-substantive amendments 
to these regulations. The first clarifies under what conditions HUD's 
Mortgagee Review Board may issue a suspension. The second amendment 
clarifies the effect of a suspension or withdrawal issued by the Board. 
The third clarifies that the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian 
Housing may initiate a civil money penalty under the section 184 Indian 
housing loan guarantee program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/23/00                     65 FR 9084
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/24/00
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/24/00
Final Action                    07/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

RIN: 2501-AC44
_______________________________________________________________________




1248.  ADJUSTMENT OF HUD'S CIVIL MONEY PENALTIES PURSUANT TO THE 
FEDERAL CIVIL PENALTIES INFLATION ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 1990. (FR-4555)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 28 USC 2461 note; 31 USC 3701 note

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 28; 24 CFR 30; 24 CFR 81; 24 CFR 3282; 24 CFR 3500

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule would adjust for inflation the maximum 
amounts of HUD's civil money penalties, as required by the Federal 
Civil Money Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990 (28 U.S.C. 2461 
note), as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 (31 
U.S.C. 3701 note). HUD is required to adjust the maximum amounts of its 
civil money penalties at least once every 4 years. HUD last adjusted 
these maximum amounts in a final rule that became effective October 24, 
1996 (61 FR 50208). Accordingly, HUD must adjust the maximum amounts of 
its civil money penalties before October 24, 2000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Camille E. Acevedo, Assistant General Counsel for 
Regulations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the 
General Counsel
Phone: 202 708-3055

RIN: 2501-AC67
_______________________________________________________________________




1249. 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                    05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: This regulation has been reported elsewhere 
under RIN 2501-AC40.

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1250. 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.

[[Page 22848]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/02/98                    63 FR 30046
NPRM Comment Period End         08/03/98
Final Action                    04/00/00

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-AC33
_______________________________________________________________________




1251.  ADOPTION OF REVISIONS TO OMB CIRCULAR A-110 (FR-4573)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 105-277; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 84

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document presents an interim final revision to the 
codification, at 24 CFR part 84, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
Circular A-110, ``Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and 
Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other 
Non-Profit Organizations.'' OMB issued a final revision to Circular A-
110 on September 30, 1999, as requires by Public Law 105-227. It was 
published in the Federal Register on October 8, 1999. This interim rule 
will provide uniform administrative requirements for all grants and 
cooperative agreements to institutions of higher education, hospitals, 
and other non-profit organizations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William E. Dobrzykowski, Deputy Chief Financial 
Officer, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 202 708-0650

RIN: 2501-AC68
_______________________________________________________________________




1252. 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 and issues regarding coordination with the 
Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan, including issues such as the 
consistent of the PHA Plan with the Consolidated Plan.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

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

RIN: 2501-AC54
_______________________________________________________________________




1253. CONSOLIDATED PLAN AMENDMENTS; NEEDS OF PUBLIC HOUSING AND 
TREATMENT OF TROUBLED PHAS (FR-4518)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 12705; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Consolidated Plan regulations to conform 
to recent statutory requirements that a consolidated plan from a State 
or unit of general local government in which any troubled PHA is 
located must describe the manner in which it will help address the 
needs of public housing and that a consolidated plan must include a 
description of the manner in which the State or unit will provide 
assistance to remove the PHA's troubled designation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

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

RIN: 2501-AC62
_______________________________________________________________________




1254. HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM -- ADDITIONAL STREAMLINING 
(FR-4111)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 92

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: 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.'' This rule also makes other 
technical clarifications.

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                    06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2501-AC30

[[Page 22849]]

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1255. 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 576; 24 CFR 583; 24 CFR 582; 24 CFR 236; 24 CFR 
511; 24 CFR 570; 24 CFR 572; 24 CFR 574; 24 CFR 202; 24 CFR 280; 24 CFR 
200; 24 CFR 125; 24 CFR 585; 24 CFR 700; 24 CFR 92; ...

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                    05/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1256. ONE-STRIKE SCREENING AND EVICTION FOR DRUG ABUSE AND OTHER 
CRIMINAL ACTIVITY (FR-4495)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437a; 42 USC 1437c; 42 USC 1437d; 42 USC 
3525(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200; 24 CFR 247; 24 CFR 5; 24 CFR 880; 24 CFR 882; 
24 CFR 884; 24 CFR 891; 24 CFR 960; 24 CFR 966; 24 CFR 982

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends regulations for public housing and Section 8 
assisted housing programs, and for other HUD-assisted housing programs. 
The rule gives public housing agencies and assisted housing owners the 
tools for adopting and implementing fair, effective and comprehensive 
policies for denying admission to applicants who engage in illegal drug 
use or other criminal activity, and for evicting or terminating 
assistance of persons who engage in such activity. The final rule takes 
into consideration public comments received on the proposed rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/23/99                    64 FR 40262
NPRM Comment Period End         09/21/99
Final Action                    05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

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: 2501-AC63
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



_______________________________________________________________________




1257. CHANGES TO ADMISSION AND OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS IN THE PUBLIC 
HOUSING AND SECTION 8 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (FR-4485)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 5; 24 CFR 960; 24 CFR 966; 24 CFR 984

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/29/00                    65 FR 16692
Final Action Effective          04/28/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Patricia Arnaudo
Phone: 202 708-0744

RIN: 2501-AC59
_______________________________________________________________________




1258. LIMITED DENIAL OF PARTICIPATION IN HUD PROGRAMS; CLARIFYING 
AMENDMENTS (FR-3975)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 24

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/25/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Dane Narode
Phone: 202 708-2350

RIN: 2501-AC08
_______________________________________________________________________




1259. HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (FR-4329)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 92

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/25/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Kolesar
Phone: 202 708-2470

RIN: 2501-AC53

[[Page 22850]]

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1260. UNIFORM PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS 
FOR CERTAIN HUD MULTIFAMILY HOUSING; ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS FOR 
ASSESSMENT OF INSURED AND ASSISTED PROPERTIES (FR-4452)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Duplicate of RIN 2501-AC45      02/25/00

RIN: 2501-AC45
_______________________________________________________________________




1261. 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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 401; 24 CFR 402

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/22/00                    65 FR 15452
Final Action Effective          04/21/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Dan Sullivan
Phone: 202 708-3856

RIN: 2501-AC57
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1262. USE OF MATERIALS BULLETINS USED IN THE HUD BUILDING PRODUCTS 
STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (FR-4391)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1735e; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200

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                            05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rebecca Holtz, Acting Director, Office of Consumer and 
Regulatory Affairs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
of Housing
Phone: 202 708-0502

RIN: 2502-AH28
_______________________________________________________________________




1263. STRENGTHENING THE TITLE I PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT AND MANUFACTURED 
HOME LOAN INSURANCE PROGRAMS AND TITLE I LENDER/TITLE II MORTGAGEE 
APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS (FR-4246)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 201; 24 CFR 202

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend HUD's regulations for the Title I 
Property Improvement and Manufactured Housing Loan Insurance programs. 
The changes are designed to enhance program controls and strengthen the 
financial viability of the programs. Among other amendments, this 
proposed rule would require that lenders disburse the proceeds of a 
direct property improvement loan in excess of $7,500 using a draw 
system, similar to that used in construction lending; expand and 
strengthen the on-site inspection requirements applicable to dealer and 
direct property improvement loans; and require that a lien securing a 
property improvement loan must occupy no less than a second lien 
position. The proposed rule also proposes to increase the insurance 
charge for Title I property improvement and manufactured housing loan 
insurance. Additionally, the proposed rule would also conform the 
liquidity requirements applicable to the Title I program to those 
currently applicable to the Title II Single Family Mortgage Insurance 
program. Finally, the rule would increase the net worth requirements 
applicable to both the Title I and Title II programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/30/00                    65 FR 17120
NPRM Comment Period End         05/30/00
Final Action                    08/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vance Morris, Director, Office of Single Family Program 
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Housing
Phone: 202 708-2700

RIN: 2502-AG95

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1264. MORTGAGEE APPROVAL FOR SINGLE FAMILY PROGRAMS - PROCEDURES FOR 
TERMINATING ORIGINATION APPROVAL AGREEMENTS AND PLACEMENT IN CREDIT 
WATCH STATUS (FR-4492)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 202

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would permit HUD/FHA to systematically review 
mortgagees' early default and claim rates and place mortgagees with 
loan originations that show an excessive default and claim rate during 
the initial 24 months from endorsement on Credit Watch status or, in 
more severe cases, terminate mortgagees' loan origination approval 
authority.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Phillip Murray, Director, Office of Lender Activities 
and Program Compliance, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-1515

RIN: 2502-AH42
_______________________________________________________________________




1265. 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                            12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

RIN: 2502-AH27
_______________________________________________________________________




1266. 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                            06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Roger Miller, Acting Director for Office of Insured 
Health Facilities, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
of Housing
Phone: 202 708-0599

RIN: 2502-AH25
_______________________________________________________________________




1267. LIMITATION ON DISTRIBUTIONS (FR-4532)

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)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 221; 24 CFR 236; 24 CFR 880; 24 CFR 881; 24 CFR 
883

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 524(a)(1) of the Multifamily Housing Reform and 
Affordability Act of 1997 (MAHRA) allows for the renewal of expiring 
Section 8 contracts at levels that do not exceed comparable rents for 
the local area. In June 1999 HUD implemented an Emergency Initiative 
which grants rent increases to certain project owners of limited 
distribution projects who are eligible for, and decide to participate 
in, the Emergency Initiative.
Current regulatory provisions limit the owner's distribution to a 
certain percent of interest on the owner's equity investment. Limited 
waivers are now being granted by the Department based on the 
requirements in Notice H-99-15, which provides guidance on the 
Emergency Initiative. This rule establishes regulations to address this 
issue on a long term basis.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 2502-AH46
_______________________________________________________________________




1268. 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                            06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1269. 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                            06/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1270. RELEASE OF INFORMATION TO TENANTS AND OTHER PARTIES PURSUANT TO 
MAHRA (FR-4531)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437f note

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 401

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule is designed to ensure that tenants and 
other interested parties have access to the information needed for 
meaningful participation in the development of a Restructuring Plan, 
while ensuring appropriate protection of legitimate interest of project 
owners in confidential and proprietary business information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew Fay, Office of Multifamily Housing Assistance 
Restructuring, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Housing
Phone: 202 708-0001

RIN: 2502-AH45
_______________________________________________________________________




1271. SECTION 8 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS PROGRAMS (NEW CONSTRUCTION 
SUBSTANTIAL REHABILITATION, STATE HOUSING AGENCIES AND SPECIAL 
ALLOCATIONS) (FR-4479)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 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                            06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AH41
_______________________________________________________________________




1272.  MANUFACTURED HOMES CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS: 
SMOKE ALARMS (FR-4552)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 3280; 24 CFR 3282

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would amend the Federal Manufactured Home 
Construction and Safety Standards to revise the location and placement 
of smoke alarms. The purpose of these amendments is to improve the 
effectiveness and performance of smoke alarms in early warning 
detection of manufactured home fires and to reduce the rate of fire 
fatalities in new manufactured housing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Rebecca Holtz, Acting Director, Office of Consumer and 
Regulatory Affairs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
of Housing
Phone: 202 708-0502

RIN: 2502-AH48
_______________________________________________________________________




1273. SPECIAL PROCEDURES PERMITTING LIMITED COMPLETION OF MANUFACTURED 
HOMES ON-SITE (FR-4216)

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

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duplication, or streamline requirements.

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 3282

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes a new process, under which manufacturers 
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                            09/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Rebecca Holtz, Acting Director, Office of Consumer and 
Regulatory Affairs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
of Housing
Phone: 202 708-0502

RIN: 2502-AG92
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 5; 24 CFR 200

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes for multifamily housing an 
administrative process by which (1) HUD will notify owners, mortagees 
or contract administrators of HUD's assessment of the physical 
condition of their multifamily housing; (2) the owners, mortagees 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 compliance with the physical condition standards. 
This rule takes into consideration comments received on the proposed 
rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/26/99                    64 FR 66530
NPRM Comment Period End         01/25/00
Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kenneth Hannon, Office of Multifamily Housing, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-3944

RIN: 2502-AH44
_______________________________________________________________________




1275. 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 makes final the interim rule that implemented 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 provides 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                    05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vance Morris, Director, Office of Single Family Program 
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Housing
Phone: 202 708-2700

RIN: 2502-AG87
_______________________________________________________________________




1276. USE OF MATERIALS BULLETINS (FR-4265)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1701 to 1735e; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule, the second of its type, will permit generic 
acceptances of additional building products or systems. These 
acceptances are called Use of Materials Bulletins (UMs). UMs are issued 
to establish a generic level of acceptability for an individual product 
or system, or a group of similar products or systems. UMs supersede 3

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or more Material Releases (MRs) for generally similar products.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/10/98                     63 FR 6798
NPRM Comment Period End         04/13/98
Final Action                    06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rebecca Holtz, Acting Director, Office of Consumer and 
Regulatory Affairs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
of Housing
Phone: 202 708-0502

RIN: 2502-AH02
_______________________________________________________________________




1277. UPDATE OF THE MODEL ENERGY CODE (MEC) (FR-4272)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200

Legal Deadline: None

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                    05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Rebecca Holtz, Acting Director, Office of Consumer and 
Regulatory Affairs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
of Housing
Phone: 202 708-0502

RIN: 2502-AH03
_______________________________________________________________________




1278. SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE INSURANCE; APPRAISER ROSTER PLACEMENT AND 
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: On December 28, 1999, HUD pubished a final rule (64 FR 72868) 
that adopted the Appraiser Roster placement procedure published in the 
July 2, 1999, proposed rule. This final rule would adopt the 
independent Appraiser Roster removal procedure provisions of the July 
2, 1999, proposed rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/02/99                    64 FR 36216
NPRM Comment Period End         08/02/99
Final Rule                      12/28/99                    64 FR 72868
Final Rule Effective            01/27/00
Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vance Morris, Director, Office of Single Family Program 
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Housing
Phone: 202 708-2700

RIN: 2502-AH29
_______________________________________________________________________




1279. 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 
permit HUD 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.'' The Department of 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                    09/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1280. SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE INSURANCE; DIRECT ENDORSEMENT AND AUTOMATED 
UNDERWRITING (FR-4311)

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: 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 Direct Endorsement underwriter to 
certify that the underwriter had personally reviewed the credit 
application and appraisal report. This rule makes final the interim 
rule.

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                    05/00/00

[[Page 22855]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vance Morris, Director, Office of Single Family Program 
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Housing
Phone: 202 708-2700

RIN: 2502-AH15
_______________________________________________________________________




1281. SOURCES OF HOMEBUYER DOWNPAYMENT (FR-4469)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1709

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

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                            09/14/99                    64 FR 49956
NPRM Comment Period End         11/15/99
Final Action                    06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vance Morris, Director, Office of Single Family Program 
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Housing
Phone: 202 708-2700

RIN: 2502-AH38
_______________________________________________________________________




1282. 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              05/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1283. 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

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AH35
_______________________________________________________________________




1284. 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 rule amends HUD's regulations for tenant participation 
in multifamily housing projects. Specifically, the rule expands the 
number of categories of multifamily housing projects in which tenants 
have the right to establish and operate tenant organizations. The rule 
clarifies the reasonable activities that the owner of a multifamily 
housing project covered under this rule must allow tenants and tenant 
organizers to engage in while organizing their co-tenants and operating 
a tenant organization. The rule would also clarify the requirements for 
establishing and operating a tenant organization. The rule takes into 
consideration public comment received on the proposed rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/17/99                    64 FR 32782
NPRM Comment Period End         08/16/99
Final Action                    05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Business Products,

[[Page 22856]]

Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-3000

RIN: 2502-AH32
_______________________________________________________________________




1285. 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 makes final an interim rule that implemented the 
Officer Next Door Sales Program (OND Program). The interim rule 
established 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. The final rule takes into consideration 
public comments received on the interim rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/02/99                    64 FR 36210
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/02/99
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/31/99
Final Action                    05/00/00

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-AH37
_______________________________________________________________________




1286.  RENEWAL OF EXPIRING SECTION 8 PROJECT-BASED ASSISTANCE 
CONTRACT (FR-4551)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 106-74, sec. 524

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 402

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule will replace interim part 402, which was 
published on September 11, 1998, together with interim part 401 that 
established the Mark-to-Market program. Subsequently HUD decided to 
separate the two parts and publish final part 401 separately. Final 
part 402 will set forth the regulations governing the renewal of 
expiring section 8 project-based assistance contracts, whether the 
projects rents are above- or below market, except for renewals made as 
part of a Mark-to-Market Restructuring Plan under part 401.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 2502-AH47
_______________________________________________________________________




1287. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES; 
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: This interim rule amends the regulations for the Supportive 
Housing Programs for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (also 
referred to as the Section 202 Program and the Section 811 Program, 
respectively) to extend the duration of the fund reservation, for 
project development, from 24 months to 36 months. The extension to 36 
months better coincides with the amount of time that is frequently 
involved to commence construction of supportive housing for the elderly 
and for persons with disabilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 2502-AH36
_______________________________________________________________________




1288. MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS (FR-4376)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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                    05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rebecca Holtz, Acting Director, Office of Consumer and 
Regulatory Affairs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
of Housing
Phone: 202 708-0502

RIN: 2502-AH23

[[Page 22857]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1289. FEDERAL MANUFACTURED HOUSING PROGRAM; DEFINITION OF MANUFACTURED 
HOME (FR-4508)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 3280; 24 CFR 3282

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule amends HUD's regulations for the program 
operated under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and 
Safety Standards Act of 1974, to conform the definition of 
``manufactured home'' to the statutory definition, as recently amended. 
The amendment removes self-propelled recreational vehicles from the 
definition of ``manufactured home.'' Conforming changes are also made 
in the definition of ``recreational vehicle'' in part 3282.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rebecca Holtz, Acting Director, Office of Consumer and 
Regulatory Affairs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
of Housing
Phone: 202 708-0502

RIN: 2502-AH43
_______________________________________________________________________




1290. 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                    08/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rebecca Holtz, Acting Director, Office of Consumer and 
Regulatory Affairs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
of Housing
Phone: 202 708-0502

RIN: 2502-AG40
_______________________________________________________________________




1291. 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: This rule implements two amendments to RESPA contained in the 
Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act of 1996. One 
concerns referrals of settlement service business through 
telemarketing, in writing, or through electronic media. The other 
concerns mortgage servicing sales or transfers. The rule also concerns 
an exemption that would allow payments by an employer to its own bona 
fide employees for the referral of settlement service business.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rebecca Holtz, Acting Director, Office of Consumer and 
Regulatory Affairs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
of Housing
Phone: 202 708-0502

RIN: 2502-AG88
_______________________________________________________________________




1292. 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: This statement of policy sets 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                    07/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rebecca Holtz, Acting Director, Office of Consumer and 
Regulatory Affairs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
of Housing

[[Page 22858]]

Phone: 202 708-0502

RIN: 2502-AH19
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1293. TITLE I PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT AND MANUFACTURED HOME LOAN INSURANCE 
PROGRAMS (FR-4242)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 201; 24 CFR 202

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged with RIN 2502-AG95 (FR-
4246)                           02/24/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vance Morris
Phone: 202 708-2700

RIN: 2502-AG94
_______________________________________________________________________




1294. HOME EQUITY CONVERSION MORTGAGES; RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL PERMITTED 
FOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS (FR-4267)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 206

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/03/00                     65 FR 5406
Final Action Effective          03/06/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vance Morris
Phone: 202 708-2700

RIN: 2502-AG93
_______________________________________________________________________




1295. UP-FRONT GRANTS IN THE DISPOSITION OF MULTIFAMILY PROJECTS (FR-
4310)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 290

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/27/99                    64 FR 72410
Final Action Effective          01/26/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marc Harris
Phone: 202 708-2654

RIN: 2502-AH12
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)



_______________________________________________________________________




1296. CDBG SLUM/BLIGHT NATIONAL OBJECTIVE RULE (FR-4487)

Priority: Other Significant

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 CDBG recipients' 
flexibility to undertake activities that 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, in accordance with recent statutory changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/00

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-AB94
_______________________________________________________________________




1297.  PROHIBITION ON USE OF CDBG ASSISTANCE FOR JOB-PIRATING 
ACTIVITIES (FR-4556)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 570

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to implement section 588 of the Quality 
Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 by revising HUD's 
regulations for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. 
Section 588 prohibits State and local governments from using CDBG funds 
for ``job pirating'' activities that are likely to result in 
significant job loss. Job-pirating, in this context, refers to the use 
of CDBG funds to lure or attract a business and its jobs from one 
community to another community.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Richard Kennedy, Office of Block Grant Assistance, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Community 
Planning and Development

[[Page 22859]]

Phone: 202 708-3587

RIN: 2506-AC04
_______________________________________________________________________




1298. 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 will provide for a number 
of edits that update the HOPWA regulations, and establish additional 
program guidance. The revised provisions include a change in rental 
assistance requirements in order to specify additional options 
available to grantees in responding to client needs, such as the 
limited short-term 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                            05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Vos, Director, Office of HIV/AIDS Housing, 
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)



_______________________________________________________________________




1299. CDBG PROGRAM FOR STATES; COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION STRATEGY 
REQUIREMENTS & MISCELLANEOUS TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS (FR-4081)

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 570; 24 CFR 91

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                    05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Yvette Aidara, CPD Specialist, State and Small Cities 
Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Community Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-1322

RIN: 2506-AB83
_______________________________________________________________________




1300.  CDBG PROGRAM REGULATIONS ON PRE-AWARD COST AND NEW 
HOUSING CONSTRUCTION (FR-4559)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 5301 et seq

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 570

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule changes the CDBG program regulations to permit a new 
grantee without a consolidated plan to incur costs for plan 
preparation, and permits grantees to fund homeownership activities in 
connection with new construction.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Sue Miller, Acting Director, Entitlement Communities 
Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Community Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-1577

RIN: 2506-AC06
_______________________________________________________________________




1301.  SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM--INCREASING OPERATING COST 
PERCENTAGE (FR-4576)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 11389; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 583

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule makes it possible for the portion of a 
supportive housing program grant used to cover operating costs to be 
the same for all years of the grant term. Specifically, it raises from 
50 percent to 75 percent the amount that can be so used after the 
second year of the grant, to equal the permissible amount in the first 
two years of the grant.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 22860]]

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-AC05
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)



_______________________________________________________________________




1302. ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES FOR CPD PROGRAMS; SECTION 102(D) 
LIMITATION ON COMBINING OTHER GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE WITH CPD HOUSING 
ASSISTANCE (FR-3135)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/24/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Duncan
Phone: 202 708-3587

RIN: 2506-AB74
_______________________________________________________________________




1303. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM; CLARIFICATION OF THE 
NATURE OF REQUIRED CDBG EXPENDITURE DOCUMENTATION (FR-4449)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 570

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/22/99                    64 FR 63680
Final Action Effective          12/22/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Sue Miller
Phone: 202 708-1577

RIN: 2506-AC00
_______________________________________________________________________




1304. EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM (FR-4330)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 576

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/25/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: John Garrity
Phone: 202 708-4300

RIN: 2506-AB99
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1305. 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                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Clark, Office of 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)



_______________________________________________________________________




1306. ELIMINATION OF PHYSICAL CERTIFICATE FOR ISSUED SECURITIES (FR-
4533)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Ginnie Mae is considering eliminating physical certificates 
for securities that are already issued. This regulation would benefit 
investors who hold their securities in book entry form and pay to have 
their physical securities stored.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 22861]]

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

RIN: 2503-AA14
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)



_______________________________________________________________________




1307. CERTIFICATION AND FUNDING OF STATE AND LOCAL FAIR HOUSING 
ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES (FR-4392)

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 3601 to 3619

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 115

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule will amend the regulations to reflect 
changes resulting from departmental reform and FHEO reorganization and 
to improve program implementation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lauretta Dixon, 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)



_______________________________________________________________________




1308.  FAIR HOUSING ACT REGULATION; CONFORMING AMENDMENT; UPDATE 
TO REFLECT CURRENT EDITION OF AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE 
(ANSI) (FR-4554)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Subpart D of HUD's Fair Housing Act regulations (24 CFR part 
100), which address the accessibility requirements of the Fair Housing 
Act have not been updated since their issuance in 1989. These 
regulations reference compliance with the building standards of the 
American National Standards Institute (ANSI), but the reference to the 
ANSI edition of 1986 has long been superseded by two more recent 
editions. Although parties subject to the Fair Housing Act regulations 
may continue to refer to the 1986 edition of ANSI, the regulations need 
to be updated to also offer compliance with the 1992 and 1998 editions 
as a safe harbor for compliance. This rule will update the regulations 
to provide that compliance with the appropriate requirements of the 
1986, 1992 or 1998 editions of ANSI A117.1 suffices to satisfy the 
accessibility requirements of the Fair Housing Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          03/23/00                    65 FR 15740
Interim Final Rule              07/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Linda Cruciani, Assistant General Counsel for Fair 
Housing Enforcement, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of the General Counsel
Phone: 202 708-0570

RIN: 2529-AA88
_______________________________________________________________________




1309. 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: 12 USC 1701u; 42 USC 1450; 42 USC 3301; 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                    05/00/00

[[Page 22862]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

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
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)



_______________________________________________________________________




1310. CIVIL MONEY PENALTIES FOR FAIR HOUSING ACT VIOLATIONS (FR-4302)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 180

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/28/99                    64 FR 72726
Final Action Effective          01/27/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harry Carey
Phone: 202 708-0614

RIN: 2529-AA83
_______________________________________________________________________




1311. FAIR HOUSING PLANNING PERFORMANCE STANDARD (FR-4133)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 570; 24 CFR 91

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/24/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sue Miller
Phone: 202 708-1577
Ivy Davis
Phone: 202 708-1992

RIN: 2529-AA81
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of Administration (OA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1312. HUD ACQUISITION REGULATION--II (FR-4115)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2401

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/21/00                     65 FR 3572
Final Action Effective          02/22/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Edward L. Girovasi,
Phone: 202 708-0294

RIN: 2535-AA24
_______________________________________________________________________




1313. HUD ACQUISITION REGULATION (FR-4291)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2409; 48 CFR 2452

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/21/00                     65 FR 3576
Final Action Effective          02/22/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Edward L. Girovasi,
Phone: 202 708-0294

RIN: 2535-AA25
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of the Inspector General (HUDIG)



_______________________________________________________________________




1314.  IMPLEMENTATION OF PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 (FR-4575)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a; 5 USC App. 3; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 2003

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would amend the regulations of the Office 
of Inspector General (OIG) implementing the Privacy Act of 1974 to 
conform them with OIG's notice adding two new systems of records to the 
four already in existence.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bryan Saddler, Acting Counsel to the Inspector General, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Inspector 
General
Phone: 202 708-1613

RIN: 2508-AA11

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_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)         Prerule Stage


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1315. HUD POLICY FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF HUD PROGRAMS ON INDIAN 
RESERVATIONS AND OTHER INDIAN AREAS (FR-4580)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 4101 et seq; EO 13084

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 1000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This notice sets forth HUD's policy for ensuring regular and 
meaningful consultation and collaboration with Indian tribal 
governments in the administration of HUD programs on Indian 
reservations and other Indian areas. The notice implements Executive 
Order 13084, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal 
Governments, issued by President Clinton on May 14, 1998 (63 FR 27655, 
May 19, 1998). In formulating policies that significantly or uniquely 
affect Indian tribal governments, HUD will adhere to the principles of 
respect, Indian tribal self-government, sovereignty, tribal legal 
rights, and the responsibilities that arise from the legal relationship 
that exists between the Federal government and Indian tribal 
governments. As provided in the notice, HUD will make all reasonable 
efforts to take into consideration and apply these principles when 
policy decisions are made affecting Native American communities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Ed Fagan, Office of Native American Programs, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Public and 
Indian Housing
Phone: 202 401-7914

RIN: 2577-AC06
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1316. RESIDENT SURVEY INFORMATION DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS--PRIVACY ACT 
(FR-4393)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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                            07/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

RIN: 2577-AB84
_______________________________________________________________________




1317. 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)

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                            05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

RIN: 2577-AB85
_______________________________________________________________________




1318. PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY PLAN (FR-4420)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 903

Legal Deadline: None

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 proposes to amend the October 21, 
1999, final rule to provide further direction to public housing 
agencies on the implementation of deconcentration and affirmatively 
further fair housing.

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 Rule                      09/21/99                    64 FR 51045
Final Rule                      10/21/99                    64 FR 56844
Final Rule Effective            11/22/99
NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2577-AB89
_______________________________________________________________________




1319. PUBLIC HOUSING CAPITAL PROGRAM (FR-4507)

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

[[Page 22864]]

duplication, or streamline requirements.

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 905; 24 CFR 941; 24 CFR 968

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would provide a combination of the old 
Comprehensive Grant Program/CIAP portions of 24 CFR part 968 and the 
public housing development program 24 CFR part 941, subparts A through 
E. This rule would implement the requirements for the use of assistance 
made available under the Capital Fund formula, establishing the Capital 
Fund Program (CFP) at 24 CFR part 905. Assistance under the CFP is the 
primary, regular source of funding made available by HUD to a PHA for 
its capital and management improvement activities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

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-AC16
_______________________________________________________________________




1320. PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TOTAL DEVELOPMENT COST (TDC) (FR-4489)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437b; 42 USC 1437c; 42 USC 1437g; 43 USC 
3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 941

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would amend HUD's regulations governing 
Total Development Cost (TDC) for the development of public housing. The 
amendments would implement changes made to the statutory TDC 
requirements. Among other changes, this proposed rule would limit the 
amount of public housing funds that a public housing agency may use to 
pay for housing construction costs. The rule would also provide that 
demolition and environmental hazard remediation costs are included in 
TDC only to the extent that such costs are associated with the 
replacement of public housing units on the project site.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Elinor Bacon, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public 
Housing Investments, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 401-8812

RIN: 2577-AC05
_______________________________________________________________________




1321. MIXED-FINANCE PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENT (FR-4499)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437z-7; 42 USC 3535

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 941

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would implement section 35 of the United 
States Housing Act, as enacted on October 21, 1998. It would revise the 
program of mixed-finance public housing development which involves 
financial assistance from private sources. It would permit the use of a 
HUD grant, loan, guarantee or other form of investment in a mixed-
finance project, using funds from the Capital Fund or the Operating 
Fund, as appropriate.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 2577-AC09
_______________________________________________________________________




1322. 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                            04/00/00

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1323. RESIDENT OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES (FR-4525)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437z-6; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 964

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will implement section 538 of Quality Housing and 
Work Responsibility Act of 1998 (title V of Public Law 105-276 approved 
October 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2461; hereafter, ``Public Housing Reform 
Act'') by adding the Resident

[[Page 22865]]

Opportunities and Supportive Services (ROSS) program requirements to 24 
CFR part 964. The purpose of the ROSS Program is to provide linkage of 
services to public housing residents, including supportive services and 
resident empowerment activities. Eligible activities include those 
related to physical improvements of a public housing development in 
order to provide space for supportive services of residents; work 
readiness including education, job training and counseling; and other 
activities designed to improve the economic self-sufficiency of 
residents.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paula Blunt, Director, Customer Services and Amenities 
Diivision, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 619-8201

RIN: 2577-AC07
_______________________________________________________________________




1324. DEMOLITION AND DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC HOUSING (FR-4500)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437t; 42 USC 1437v; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule will implement changes made to sections 18 
and 24 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 by the Quality Housing 
and Work Opportunity Act of 1998. Among those changes are that before 
demolishing public housing units the PHA must now consult with the 
local government and must provide a HUD-prescribed certification. In 
addition, demolition of public housing units can be approved under a 
HOPE VI revitalization plan instead of under the authority of these 
regulations. The requirement that residents must be offered an 
opportunity to buy their units is now applicable only to planned 
disposition, not to planned demolition. The right of tenants to 
organize in order to purchase their units after the decision has been 
made to dispose of the units, which was not required by statute, may be 
discontinued.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Elinor Bacon, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public 
Housing Investments, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 401-8812

RIN: 2577-AC11
_______________________________________________________________________




1325. 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 four 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; for deconcentration of assisted families; and for 
timely response to inspection requests.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

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

RIN: 2577-AB83
_______________________________________________________________________




1326. 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, Section 519(f) 
permits the Department to extend the effective date for up to 6 months.

Abstract: This rule will implement a new formula system for allocating 
funds to public housing agencies for their operation and management of 
public housing. The new formula system is being developed through 
negotiated rulemaking procedures, as required by section 519 of the 
Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 (title V of Public 
Law 105-276, approved October 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2551; hereafter, 
``Public Housing Reform Act''). That statute amended section 9 of the 
United States Housing Act of 1937 to require development of a new 
formula that would change the current method (the Performance Funding 
System) of determining the payment of operating subsidies to public 
housing agencies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Stephen Sprague, Funding and Financial Management 
Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Public 
and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-1872

RIN: 2577-AB88
_______________________________________________________________________




1327. REVISION TO CONSTRUCTION COST LIMITS FOR NATIVE AMERICAN HOUSING 
(FR-4517)

Priority: Other Significant

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

[[Page 22866]]

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 1000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to revise the way construction costs are 
controlled in the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program 
administered by IHBG grantees, who are Indian Tribes or their Tribally 
Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs). It would replace the system of 
HUD-established Dwelling Construction and Equipment costs with a choice 
between HUD-established Total Development Costs (TDC) or standards 
established by the TDHE based on standards in its geographic area. This 
rule also would provide that the construction, acquisition, or 
assistance of non-dwelling buildings is subject either to standards 
established by the TDHE or documentation of comparability to the size, 
design and amenities of similar buildings constructed in the geographic 
area.
When tribes began using Dwelling Construction Equipment Costs in place 
of TDC in accordance with the program changes implemented after 
enactment of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-
Determination Act, they discovered that the new limits were inadequate. 
This rule provides an alternative.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Bruce Knott, Director, Office of Grants Evaluation, 
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-AC14
_______________________________________________________________________




1328. HOPE VI PROGRAM (FR-4530)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR Ch X

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will establish regulations that will govern funding 
and eligible activities of HUD's HOPE VI Program. To date HOPE VI has 
been operated from year to year as a demonstration program in 
accordance with authorization provided each year in appropriations 
bills. HOPE VI activities were funded and guided by notices of funding 
availability issued each fiscal year by HUD. The Quality Housing and 
Work Responsibility Act of 1998 (title V of Public Law 105-276, 
approved October 21 1998, 112 Stat. 2585; hereafter, ``Public Housing 
Reform Act'') makes HOPE VI a permanent program. The regulations to be 
implemented for the HOPE VI program will include the provisions set out 
in section 535 of the Public Housing Reform Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Milan Ozdinec, Director, Office of Urban 
Revitalization, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 401-8812

RIN: 2577-AC17
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1329. 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 rule amends 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. The final takes into 
consideration public comment received on the proposed rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/23/99                    64 FR 33640
NPRM Comment Period End         08/23/99
Final Action                    06/00/00

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: 2577-AB94
_______________________________________________________________________




1330. 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 22867]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2577-AC03
_______________________________________________________________________




1331. 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              10/04/99                    64 FR 53868
Interim Final Rule Effective 
Date                            11/03/99
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/02/99
Final Action                    05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2577-AB98
_______________________________________________________________________




1332. CONSORTIA OF PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCIES AND JOINT VENTURE (FR-4474)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437k

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 943

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will implement a new statutory provision 
specifically authorizing public housing agencies (PHAs) to administer 
any or all of their housing programs through a consortium of PHAs. The 
rule also authorizes PHAs to use subsidiaries, joint ventures 
partnerships or other business arrangements to administer its housing 
programs or to provide supportive or social services. The rule 
specifies minimum requirements relating to formation and operation of 
consortia and minimum contents of consortium agreements, as required by 
the statute. The rule takes into consideration public comments received 
on the proposed rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/14/99                    64 FR 49940
NPRM Comment Period End         11/15/99
Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen Holmquist, Program Development Advisor, 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-AC00
_______________________________________________________________________




1333. DIRECT FUNDING OF PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENT MANAGEMENT CORPORATIONS 
(FR-4501)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 964

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule revises HUD's regulations regarding resident 
participation and resident opportunities in public housing. 
Specifically, the rule makes conforming amendments to the HUD 
regulations to reflect recent statutory changes made by the Quality 
Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998. The rule provides that a 
resident management corporation (RMC) may receive capital and operating 
funds from HUD if the RMC has primary management responsibility for the 
public housing project and HUD determines that the RMC has the capacity 
to effectively discharge such responsibility. The rule takes into 
consideration comments received on the proposed rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/21/99                    64 FR 56890
NPRM Comment Period End         12/20/99
Final Action                    05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paula Blunt, Director, Customer Services and Amenities 
Diivision, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 619-8201

RIN: 2577-AC12
_______________________________________________________________________




1334. 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 972

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

Abstract: This rule implements a recent revision to the statute that

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authorizes the public housing and Section 8 housing assistance 
programs. The revision requires Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) to 
identify distressed public housing developments that must be converted 
to tenant-based assistance. If it would be more expensive to modernize 
and operate a distressed development for its remaining useful life than 
to provide tenant-based assistance to all residents, or the PHA cannot 
assure the long-term viability of a distressed development, then the 
PHA must develop and carry out a five-year plan to remove the 
development from its public housing inventory, and convert it to 
tenant-based assistance. This rule takes into consideration public 
comments received on the proposed rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/23/99                    64 FR 40232
NPRM Comment Period End         09/21/99
Final Action                    06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2577-AC01
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1335. VOLUNTARY CONVERSION OF PUBLIC HOUSING TO VOUCHERS (TENANT-BASED 
ASSISTANCE) (FR-4476)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437t; 42 USC 1437z-5; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 972

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

Abstract: This rule implements a recent revision to the statute 
authorizing the public housing and Section 8 housing assistance 
programs to allow a Public Housing Agency (PHA) to convert any public 
housing project it owns to tenant-based assistance where the conversion 
would satisfy statutory objectives. If, after conducting a conversion 
assessment, the PHA determines that the following conditions are met, 
it may convert the project: Conversion will not be more expensive than 
continued operation of the project conversion will benefit residents 
and the community; and conversion will not adversely affect the 
availability of affordable housing in the community. The statute 
requires every PHA to conduct and submit to HUD a conversion assessment 
for its projects no later than October 1 2001. However, HUD has the 
authority to exclude developments from the assessment requirement, or 
to streamline the conversion assessment requirements, and this rule 
does include streamlining for specified categories of developments. 
This rule takes into consideration public comments received on the 
proposed rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/23/99                    64 FR 40240
NPRM Comment Period End         09/21/99
Final Action                    06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2577-AC02
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1336. 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: Final, Statutory, October 21, 1999.

Abstract: This 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 States 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. This final rule 
takes into consideration public comments received on the proposed rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/30/99                    64 FR 23488
End NPRM Comment Period         06/29/99
Final Action                    06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2577-AB90
_______________________________________________________________________




1337. LOAN GUARANTEE FOR INDIAN HOUSING; DIRECT GUARANTEE PROCESSING 
(FR-4241)

Priority: Other Significant

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                    05/00/00

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: 202 401-7914

RIN: 2577-AB78

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1338. PUBLIC HOUSING HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAMS (FR-4504)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 105-276, sec 536; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 906

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would set forth the requirements and procedures 
governing a new statutory homeownership program to be administered by 
public housing agencies (PHAs). Under this rule, a PHA may make public 
housing dwelling units, public housing projects, and other housing 
projects available for purchase by low-income families as their 
principal residence.This rule would set forth the requirements and 
procedures governing a new statutory homeownership program to be 
administered by public housing agencies (PHAs). Under this rule, a PHA 
may make public housing dwelling units, public housing projects, and 
other housing projects available for purchase by low-income families as 
their principal residence.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/14/99                    64 FR 49932
End NPRM Comment Period         11/15/99
Final Action                    06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2577-AC15
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



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1339. PUBLIC HOUSING ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (PHAS); AMENDMENTS TO THE PHAS 
(FR-4497)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 902

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/11/00                     65 FR 1712
Final Action Effective          02/10/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Wanda Funk
Phone: 202 755-7540

RIN: 2577-AC08
_______________________________________________________________________




1340. CAPITAL FUND ALLOCATION FORMULA (FR-4423)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 905

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/16/00                    65 FR 14422
Final Action Effective          04/17/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Flood
Phone: 202 708-1640

RIN: 2577-AB87
_______________________________________________________________________




1341. TECHNICAL AMENDMENT TO THE SECTION 8 MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM 
(SEMAP) (FR-4498)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 985

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/03/99                    64 FR 67982
Final Action Effective          01/03/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gerald Benoit
Phone: 202 708-0477

RIN: 2577-AC10
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