[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Department of Housing and Urban Development Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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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-4664-N-02]

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,'' HUD is publishing its agenda of (1) 
regulations already issued or that are expected to be issued over the 
next several months, and (2) currently effective rules that are under 
review. The agenda also describes regulations that may affect small 
entities as required by section 602 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. 
The purpose of publication of the agenda is to encourage more effective 
public participation in the regulatory process by providing the public 
with early information about pending regulatory activities.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aaron Santa Anna, 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. 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 
permit incorporation of the agenda required by these two 
authorities with any other prescribed agenda. Therefore, 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 Regulatory Flexibility 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. 
Existing regulations that HUD proposes to amend by rules described 
and published in this agenda are reviewed in accordance with the 
principles of section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The 
purpose of the review is to determine whether the rule should be 
continued without change, amended or rescinded. Proposed changes to 
existing regulations provide the opportunity for the Department to 
conduct a section 610 review.

     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 submit to both committees a copy of the 
rule or regulation, in the form it is intended to be proposed, at 
least 15 calendar days before it is published for comment. The 
semiannual agenda published today is the agenda transmitted to the 
committees in compliance with this requirement.

     In addition to the authorities described above that affect 
HUD's regulatory process, this semiannual agenda, continues to 
reflect the regulatory review required by President Bush. On 
January 20, 2001, White House Chief of Staff Andrew H. Card, Jr. 
issued a memorandum entitled ``Regulatory Review Plan'' to all 
Federal departments and agencies, which sets out certain procedures 
that ensure that the new administration has the opportunity to 
review any new or pending regulations.

     Consistent with the direction of the January 20, 2001 
memorandum, HUD is continuing to review regulations that were begun 
under the previous Administration. In some cases, HUD has withdrawn 
rules that were placed on previous agendas and for which there has 
been no publication activity. Withdrawal of a rule does not 
necessarily mean that HUD will not proceed with the rulemaking. 
Withdrawal allows the new HUD Administration to further assess the 
subject matter and determine whether rulemaking for this subject 
matter is appropriate. Following this review, the Department may 
determine that certain rules listed as withdrawn under this agenda 
are appropriate. If that determination is made, the rules will be 
included in a succeeding semiannual agenda.

     Additionally, for a few rules that have been published as a 
proposed or interim rule, and therefore require further rulemaking, 
HUD has identified the timing of the next action stage as 
``undetermined.'' These are rules that are still under review by 
the new HUD Administration and for which a determination of the 
next action stage and timing of the next action stage has not yet 
been made.

     HUD has attempted to list in this agenda all regulations and 
regulatory reviews pending at the time of publication, except for 
minor and routine or repetitive actions, but some may have been 
inadvertently omitted, or may have arisen too late to be included 
in the published agenda. There is no legal significance to the 
omission of an item from the agenda. Also, where dates

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are provided for the next rulemaking actions, the dates are 
estimates and are not commitments to act on or by the date shown.

     The format of the agenda remains unchanged from previous 
years. HUD's agenda items are divided first by program office. 
Within each program office, the agenda items are divided into five 
groups: (i) pre-rulemaking actions, (ii) publication or other 
implementations of notices of proposed rulemaking, (iii) 
publication or other implementations of final rules, (iv) long-term 
actions, and (v) 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.

     For this edition of the Department's regulatory agenda, the 
most important significant regulatory actions are included in The 
Regulatory Plan, which appears in part II of this issue of the 
Federal Register. The Regulatory Plan entries are listed in the 
table of contents below and are denoted by a bracketed bold 
reference, which directs the reader to the appropriate sequence 
number in part II.

     Since the purpose of publication of the agenda is to encourage 
more effective public participation in the regulatory process by 
providing the public with early information about the Department's 
future regulatory actions, HUD invites all interested members of 
the public to comment on the rules listed in the agenda.

Dated:  September 17, 2001.

 Alphonso Jackson,

Deputy Secretary.

                                  Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1261         24 CFR 5 Electronic Document Retention and Consumer Disclosure Requirements in HUD-     2501-AC79
            Related Transactions (FR-4686)......................................................
1262         24 CFR 5 Uniform Financial Reporting Standards for HUD Housing Programs, Additional     2501-AC80
            Entity Filing Requirements (FR-4681)................................................
1263         24 CFR 24 Common Rule on Suspension and Debarments (FR-4692).......................     2501-AC81
1264         24 CFR 203 Single Family Mortgage Insurance; Treble Damages for Failure to Engage       2501-AC66
            in Loss Mitigation Activities (FR-4553).............................................
1265         24 CFR 40 Accessibility Standards for Design, Construction and Alteration of            2501-AC47
            Certain Facilities Financed with Public Funds (FR-4317).............................
1266         24 CFR 58 Environmental Review Procedures for Entities Assuming HUD's Environmental     2501-AC83
            Responsibilities (FR-4523)..........................................................
1267         24 CFR 92 Home Investment Partnerships Program: Grandfamilies (FR-4599)............     2501-AC71
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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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1268         24 CFR 1 Rule To Conform Regulatory Definitions Civil Rights Restoration Act (FR-       2501-AC70
            4587)...............................................................................
1269         24 CFR 5 Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF); Conforming changes to           2501-AC77
            Annual Income Requirements for HUD's Public Housing and Section 8 Assistance
            Programs (FR-4635)..................................................................
1270         24 CFR 30 Amendments to HUD's Civil Money Penalty Regulations (FR-4399)............     2501-AC56
1271         24 CFR 92 HOME Investment Partnerships Program -- Amendments (FR-4111).............     2501-AC30
1272         24 CFR 888 Fair Market Rents for the Section 8 Tenant-Based Rental Housing and          2501-AC75
            Homeownership Programs; Higher Fair Market Rents for Certain FMRs Areas (FR-4606)...
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1273         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)................................
1274         24 CFR 55 Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands (FR-4142)...............     2501-AC33
1275         24 CFR 81 The Secretary of HUD's Regulation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac;              2501-AC76
            Prohibiting the Purchase of Certain Loans With High Costs and/or Predatory Features
            (FR-4614)...........................................................................
1276         24 CFR 84 Adoption of Revisions to OMB Circular A-110 (FR-4573)....................     2501-AC68
1277         24 CFR 91 Consolidated Plan Amendments; Needs of Public Housing and Treatment of        2501-AC62
            Troubled PHAs (FR-4518).............................................................
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1278         24 CFR 27 Prohibited Purchasers in Foreclosure Sales of Multifamily Projects with       2501-AC69
            HUD-Held Mortgages and Sales of Multifamily HUD-Owned Projects (FR-4583)............
1279         24 CFR 30 Designation of Concurrent Authority To Initiate Civil Money Penalty           2501-AC78
            Actions for Failing to Disclose Lead-Based Paint Hazards (FR-4647)..................
1280         24 CFR 84 Administrative Requirements for Grantees To Reflect Single Audit Act          2501-AC39
            Amendments (FR-4258)................................................................
1281         24 CFR 200 Screening and Eviction for Drug Abuse and Other Criminal Activity (FR-       2501-AC63
            4495)...............................................................................
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                                        Office of Housing--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1282         FHA Accelerated Claim Disposition Demonstration Program (FR-4691)..................     2502-AH69
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                                     Office of Housing--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1283         Sale of Unoccupied and Substandard HUD-Held Housing to Local Governments and            2502-AH61
            Community Development Organizations (FR-4658).......................................
1284         24 CFR 203 Single Family Mortgage Insurance; Nonprofit Placement and Removal            2502-AH49
            Procedures (FR-4585)................................................................
1285         24 CFR 200 Appraiser Qualifications for Placement on FHA Single Family Appraiser        2502-AH59
            Roster (FR-4620) (Reg Plan Seq No. 64)............................................
1286         24 CFR 202 Revisions to FHA Credit Watch/Termination Initiative (FR-4625)..........     2502-AH60
1287         24 CFR 203 Single Family Mortgage Insurance; Section 203(k) Consultant Roster           2502-AH51
            Procedures (FR-4592)................................................................
1288         24 CFR 203 Prohibition of Property Flipping in HUD's Single Family Mortgage             2502-AH57
            Insurance Programs (FR-4615) (Reg Plan Seq No. 63)................................
1289         24 CFR 203 Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premiums: Remittance Requirements(FR-4690)...     2502-AH67
1290         24 CFR 203 Limit on FHA Single Family Loan Fees (FR-4700) (Reg Plan Seq No. 65)..     2502-AH70
1291         24 CFR 236 Section 236 Excess Rental Charges (FR-4689).............................     2502-AH68
1292         24 CFR 245 Tenant Participation in State-Financed, HUD-Assisted Housing                 2502-AH55
            Developments (FR-4611)..............................................................
1293         24 CFR 291 Disposition of HUD-Owned Single Family Assets in Revitalization Areas        2502-AH40
            (FR-4471)...........................................................................
1294         24 CFR 891 Supportive Housing for the Elderly and Persons With Disabilities;            2502-AH36
            Duration of Capital Advance (FR-4466)...............................................
1295         24 CFR 891 Prepayment and Refinancing of Section 202 Loans (FR-4678)...............     2502-AH65
1296         24 CFR 3280 Implementation of Manufactured Housing Improvement Act of 2000 (FR-         2502-AH62
            4665)...............................................................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register


                                       Office of Housing--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1297         24 CFR 200 Delegation of Insuring Authority to Direct Endorsement Mortgagees (FR-       2502-AG87
            4169)...............................................................................
1298         24 CFR 206 Insurance for Mortgages To Refinance Existing HECMs (FR-4667)...........     2502-AH63
1299         24 CFR 207 Mortgage Insurance Premiums in Multifamily Housing Programs (FR-4679)...     2502-AH64
1300         24 CFR 236 Rehabilitation Grants for Certain Multifamily Projects (FR-4465)........     2502-AH35
1301         24 CFR 402 Renewal of Expiring Section 8 Project-Based Assistance Contract (FR-         2502-AH47
            4551)...............................................................................
1302         24 CFR 880 Distributions to Nonprofit Owners of Certain HUD-Assisted Multifamily        2502-AH52
            Rental Projects (FR-4602)...........................................................
1303         24 CFR 3280 Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (FR-4376)..........     2502-AH23
1304         24 CFR 3280 Manufactured Homes Construction and Safety Standards: Smoke Alarms (FR-     2502-AH48
            4552)...............................................................................
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                                      Office of Housing--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1305         24 CFR 242 Mortgage Insurance for the Refinancing of Existing Debt of Existing          2502-AH58
            Hospitals (FR-4618).................................................................
1306         24 CFR 401 Release of Information to Tenants and Other Parties Pursuant to MAHRA        2502-AH45
            (FR-4531)...........................................................................
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                                      Office of Housing--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1307         24 CFR 200 Section 236 Rental Assistance -- Excess Rental Charges (FR-4603)........     2502-AH53
1308         24 CFR 201 Strengthening the Title I Property Improvement and Manufactured Home         2502-AG95
            Loan Insurance Programs and Title I Lender/Title II Mortgagee Approval Requirements
            (FR-4246)...........................................................................
1309         24 CFR 202 Credit Watch Initiative--Limitation on Opening New Branches in Lending       2502-AH54
            Area for Lenders in Receipt of Proposed Termination of Origination Approval
            Agreement (FR-4605).................................................................
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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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1310         24 CFR 570 Community Development Block Grant - Assisted Demolition of HUD-Owned         2506-AC10
            Housing Units (FR-4698).............................................................
1311         24 CFR 570 CDBG Brownfields/Slum/Blight (FR-4699) (Reg Plan Seq No. 66)..........     2506-AC12
1312         24 CFR 574 Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) (FR-4708............     2506-AC11
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register


                         Office of Community Planning and Development--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1313         24 CFR 570 CDBG Program for States; Community Revitalization Strategy Requirements      2506-AB83
            and Miscellaneous Technical Amendments (FR-4081)....................................
1314         24 CFR 583 Supportive Housing Program--Increasing Operating Cost Percentage (FR-        2506-AC05
            4576)...............................................................................
1315         24 CFR 598 Designation of Renewal Communities and Third Round Empowerment Zones (FR-    2506-AC09
            4663)...............................................................................
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                         Office of Community Planning and Development--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1316         24 CFR 570 Prohibition on Use of CDBG Assistance for Job-Pirating Activities (FR-       2506-AC04
            4556)...............................................................................
1317         24 CFR 583 Supportive Housing Program (FR-4616)....................................     2506-AC07
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                           Government National Mortgage Association--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1318         24 CFR 300 Elimination of Physical Certificate for Issued Securities (FR-4533).....     2503-AA14
1319         24 CFR 320 Electronic Payment on Ginnie Mae Guaranteed Securities (FR-4617)........     2503-AA15
1320         24 CFR 320 Ginnie Mae MBS Program: Payments to Security Holders (FR 4629)..........     2503-AA16
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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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1321         24 CFR 100 Fair Housing Act Regulation; Conforming Amendment; Update To Reflect         2529-AA88
            Current Edition of American National Standards Institute (ANSI) (FR-4554)...........
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                         Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1322         24 CFR 100 Fair Housing Act Regulations Amendments: Standards Governing Sexual          2529-AA89
            Harassment (FR-4597)................................................................
1323         24 CFR 135 Economic Opportunities for Low- and Very-Low-Income Persons (FR-2898)...     2529-AA49
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                                  Office of Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1324         48 CFR 2401 HUD Acquisition Regulation (FR-4705)...................................     2535-AA26
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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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1325         24 CFR 902 Amended Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) Rule (FR-4707) (Reg Plan     2577-AC32
            Seq No. 70).......................................................................
1326         24 CFR 903 Public Housing Agency Plans: Deconcentration - Amendment to Established      2577-AC31
            Income Range'' Definition (FR-4677).................................................
1327         24 CFR 905 Public Housing Capital Fund Program (FR-4507) (Reg Plan Seq No. 67)...     2577-AC16
1328         24 CFR 909 Public Housing Relocation Requirements (FR-4634)........................     2577-AC23
1329         24 CFR 941 Mixed-Finance Public Housing Development (FR-4499)......................     2577-AC09
1330         24 CFR 964 Resident Participation in Public and Section 8 Housing (FR-4657) (Reg        2577-AC26
            Plan Seq No. 69)..................................................................
1331         24 CFR 970 Public Housing Demolition and Disposition (FR-4598).....................     2577-AC20
1332         24 CFR 983 Project-Based Voucher Program (FR-4636) (Reg Plan Seq No. 68).........     2577-AC25
1333         24 CFR 1000 HUD Policy for the Administration of HUD Programs on Indian                 2577-AC06
            Reservations and Other Indian Areas (FR-4580).......................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register


                              Office of Public and Indian Housing--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1334         24 CFR 990 Operating Fund Allocation Formula (FR-4425) (Reg Plan Seq No. 71).....     2577-AB88
1335         24 CFR 906 Public Housing Homeownership Programs (FR-4504) (Reg Plan Seq No. 72).     2577-AC15
1336         24 CFR 972 Required Conversion of Development From Public Housing Stock (FR-4475)..     2577-AC01
1337         24 CFR 972 Voluntary Conversion of Developments From Public Housing Stock (FR-4476)     2577-AC02
1338         24 CFR 982 Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program; Expansion of Payment Standards     2577-AC18
            Protection (FR-4586)................................................................
1339         24 CFR 982 Section 8 Homeownership Program; Pilot Program for Homeownership             2577-AC24
            Assistance for Disabled Families (FR-4661)..........................................
1340         24 CFR 982 Section 8 Downpayment Initiative (FR-4670) (Reg Plan Seq No. 73)......     2577-AC28
1341         24 CFR 982 Exception Payment Standard to Offset Increase in Utility Costs In the        2577-AC29
            Housing Choice Voucher Program (FR-4672)............................................
1342         24 CFR 985 Revisions to SEMAP Lease-Up Indicator (FR-4604).........................     2577-AC21
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                             Office of Public and Indian Housing--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1343         24 CFR ch IX HOPE VI Program (FR-4530).............................................     2577-AC17
1344         24 CFR 941 Public Housing Development Total Development Cost (TDC) (FR-4489).......     2577-AC05
1345         24 CFR 1000 NAHASDA Housing Assistance for Native Hawaiians (FR-4668)..............     2577-AC27
1346         24 CFR 1000 Revisions to Indian Housing Block Grant Allocation Formula (FR-4676)...     2577-AC30
1347         24 CFR 1005 Loan Guarantee for Indian Housing; Direct Guarantee Processing (FR-         2577-AB78
            4241)...............................................................................
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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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1348         24 CFR 791 Review of Applications for Housing Assistance and Allocations of Housing     2577-AC03
            Assistance Funds (FR-4477)..........................................................
1349         24 CFR 1000 Revision to Cost Limits for Native American Housing (FR-4517)..........     2577-AC14
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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)   Proposed Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



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1261.  ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT RETENTION AND CONSUMER DISCLOSURE 
REQUIREMENTS IN HUD-RELATED TRANSACTIONS (FR-4686)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1701 et seq; 12 USC 1715Z-13a; 12 USC 2601 to 
2617; 15 USC 1701 to 1706; 15 USC 7001 to 7006; ...

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will implement the Electronic Signature Act which 
allows agencies to issue regulations, pursuant to their existing 
regulatory authority, interpreting Section 101 of ESIGN (15 U.S.C. 
7001) and setting performance standards for the accuracy, integrity, 
and accessibility of electronically retained documents. The rule will 
set performance standards for the accessibility, integrity and accuracy 
of electronically retained documents

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Koren McKenzie-John, Attorney-Advisor, Multifamily 
Mortgage Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
of the General Counsel
Phone: 202 708-4090

RIN: 2501-AC79
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1262.  UNIFORM FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS FOR HUD HOUSING 
PROGRAMS, ADDITIONAL ENTITY FILING REQUIREMENTS (FR-4681)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 5; 24 CFR 202

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend HUD's regulation on Uniform Financial 
Reporting Standards by adding HUD Approved Title I and Title II 
nonsupervised lenders, nonsupervised mortgagees and loan correspondents 
to the covered entities required to electronically submit annual 
financial information to HUD prepared in accordance with generally 
accepted accounting principles. Under long-standing regulatory and 
contractual requirements, these entities already submit financial 
information to HUD on an annual basis.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stacey Kniff, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Real Estate Assessment Center
Phone: 202 708-4932

RIN: 2501-AC80
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1263.  COMMON RULE ON SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENTS (FR-4692)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 24

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes substantive changes and amendments to the 
governmentwide nonprocurement common rule for debarment and suspension 
and the governmentwide rule implementing the Drug Free Workplace Act of 
1988. This rule is part of a common rule on debarment and suspension 
that would limit the mandatory lower tier application of an exclusion 
to the first procurement level under a nonprocurement covered 
transaction. Also, the proposed common rule on debarment and suspension 
would set the dollar threshold on prohibited

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lower-tier procurement transactions with excluded persons at $25,000.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

RIN: 2501-AC81
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1264. 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 203; 24 CFR 30

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This 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, 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                           12/06/00                    65 FR 76520
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/05/01
NPRM                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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: 2501-AC66
_______________________________________________________________________




1265. ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS FOR DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND ALTERATION OF 
CERTAIN FACILITIES FINANCED WITH PUBLIC FUNDS (FR-4317)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 4151 et seq

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 40; 24 CFR 41

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance 
Board (Access Board), of which HUD is a voting member, is revising and 
updating its accessibility guidelines for buildings and facilities 
covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Architectural 
Barriers Act (ABA). The guidelines cover new construction and 
alterations and serve as the basis for enforceable standards issued by 
other Federal agencies, including HUD. HUD, as one of the four standard 
setting agencies, must adopt standards that are equivalent to or 
stricter than those guidelines issued by the Access Board. Thus, HUD 
must both update its regulations for the ABA at 24 CFR 40 and 41, but 
must also update/replace its Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards 
(UFAS) with standards equivalent to or stricter than the Access Board's 
guidelines.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Rule                   12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Milton Turner, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1266.  ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING 
HUD'S ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES (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); 42 USC 11402; 42 USC 12588; ...

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 58; 24 CFR 574; 24 CFR 582; 24 CFR 583; 24 CFR 
941; 24 CFR 968; 24 CFR 970; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would update the list of programs and statutory 
authorities for which other entities may assume HUD's environmental 
responsibilities and make other changes to update the regulations on 
assumption of HUD's environmental responsibilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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-AC83
_______________________________________________________________________




1267. HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM: GRANDFAMILIES (FR-4599)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 92

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend the regulations for the HOME Investment 
Partnerships Program to implement section 904 of the American 
Homeownership and Economic Opportunity Act that allows for the use of 
Section 8 assistance for grandfamilies.

[[Page 61643]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2501-AC71
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)      Final Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



_______________________________________________________________________




1268. RULE TO CONFORM REGULATORY DEFINITIONS CIVIL RIGHTS RESTORATION 
ACT (FR-4587)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2000d-1; 42 USC 2000d-7; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 1; 24 CFR 8; 24 CFR 146

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), section 
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972 (Section 504), and the Age 
Discrimination Act of 1975 (Age Discrimination Act) prohibit 
discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, 
disability, and age in programs or activities that receive Federal 
financial assistance. In 1988, the Civil Rights Restoration Act (CRRA) 
added definitions of ``program or activity'' and ``program'' to Title 
VI, and it added a definition of ``program or activity'' to Section 504 
and the Age Discrimination Act. The promulgation of this rule 
incorporates the CRRA's definition of ``program or activity'' and 
``program'' into title VI, section 504, and Age Discrimination Act 
regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Pamela Walsh, Director, Program Standards Division, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Fair Housing and 
Equal Opportunity
Phone: 202 708-2288

RIN: 2501-AC70
_______________________________________________________________________




1269. TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF); CONFORMING CHANGES 
TO ANNUAL INCOME REQUIREMENTS FOR HUD'S PUBLIC HOUSING AND SECTION 8 
ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (FR-4635)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule updates and clarifies HUD's annual income 
requirements for its public housing and Section 8 assistance programs. 
Specifically, this rule clarifies that annual income includes payments 
under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, but 
only to the extent such payments qualify as ``assistance'' under the 
TANF program regulations issued by the Department of Health and Human 
Services and are not otherwise excluded under HUD's regulation. The 
clarifications will make the annual income requirements easier to 
understand for both program participants and public housing agencies. 
These changes will also ensure greater conformity between HUD's annual 
income requirements and the TANF program regulations. The final rule 
follows publication of an April 20, 2001 proposed rule, and takes into 
consideration the public comments received on the proposed rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/20/01                    66 FR 20368
NPRM Comment Period End         06/19/01
Final Action                    02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2501-AC77
_______________________________________________________________________




1270. AMENDMENTS TO HUD'S CIVIL MONEY PENALTY REGULATIONS (FR-4399)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1701q-1; 12 USC 1703; 12 USC 1723i; 12 USC 
1735-f14; 12 USC 1735f-1; 15 USC 1717a; 28 USC 2461 note; 42 USC 1437-
z1; 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 
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 this rule. The rule would incorporate these 
amendments in HUD's civil

[[Page 61644]]

money penalty regulations located at 24 CFR part 30.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/26/00                    65 FR 39502
NPRM Comment Period End         08/25/00
Final Action                    02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

RIN: 2501-AC56
_______________________________________________________________________




1271. HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM -- AMENDMENTS (FR-4111)

Priority: Other Significant

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 for comment as 
part of an otherwise final rule published 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                    02/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1272. FAIR MARKET RENTS FOR THE SECTION 8 TENANT-BASED RENTAL HOUSING 
AND HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAMS; HIGHER FAIR MARKET RENTS FOR CERTAIN FMRS 
AREAS (FR-4606)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 888; 24 CFR 982; 24 CFR 985

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule follows the interim final rule that implemented 
HUD's new fair market rent (FMR) policy. The new FMR policy targets 
relief to areas where higher FMRs are needed to help families, assisted 
under HUD's Housing Choice Voucher Program as well as other HUD 
programs, find and lease decent and affordable housing. The new FMR 
policy increases FMRs needed to promote residential choice, help 
families move closer to areas of job growth, and deconcentrate poverty. 
The increased FMR applies to all the HUD programs that use FMRs in that 
metropolitan area.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/02/00                    65 FR 58870
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/16/00
Interim Final Rule Effective    12/01/00
Final Action                    01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

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

RIN: 2501-AC75
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Long-Term Actions


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



_______________________________________________________________________




1273. 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 3282; 24 CFR 3500; 24 CFR 81

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: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

RIN: 2501-AC67
_______________________________________________________________________




1274. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION OF WETLANDS (FR-4142)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d); EO 11990; EO 11988; 42 USC 4001 to 
4128; 42 USC 5154a

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

[[Page 61645]]

subject to the four-step decisionmaking process for ensuring compliance 
with part 55.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/02/98                    63 FR 30046
NPRM Comment Period End         08/03/98


Next Action Undetermined

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1275. THE SECRETARY OF HUD'S REGULATION OF FANNIE MAE AND FREDDIE MAC; 
PROHIBITING THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN LOANS WITH HIGH COSTS AND/OR 
PREDATORY FEATURES (FR-4614)

Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1451 et seq; 12 USC 1716 et seq; 12 USC 4501 et 
seq; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 81

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: A report issued in June 2000 by HUD and the Department of 
Treasury entitled ``Curbing Predatory Home Mortgage Lending'' noted 
that by providing a source of funding, entities that purchase or 
securitize loans with high cost and/or predatory features are, 
knowingly or unknowingly, supporting the activities of predatory loan 
originators. The report recommended regulatory restrictions that would 
prohibit the two Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs), Fannie Mae 
and Freddie Mac, from purchasing certain types of loans with high costs 
and/or predatory features altogether. Through this rulemaking, HUD will 
establish regulatory restrictions, consistent with the GSEs' voluntary 
restrictions, that will prohibit the GSEs from purchasing certain loans 
with high costs and/or predatory features.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sandra Fostek, GSE, Program Analyst, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-2224

RIN: 2501-AC76
_______________________________________________________________________




1276. ADOPTION OF REVISIONS TO OMB CIRCULAR A-110 (FR-4573)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 5; 24 CFR 44; 24 CFR 45; 24 CFR 84; 24 CFR 85

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document presents the final revision to the 
codification, at 24 CFR part 84, of Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) Circular A-110, ``Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants 
and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and 
Other Nonprofit Organizations.'' OMB issued a final revision to 
Circular A-110 on September 30, 1999, as required by Public Law 105-
227. This rule provides uniform administrative requirements for all 
grants and cooperative agreements to institutions of higher education, 
hospitals, and other nonprofit organizations. FR-4258 (RIN 2501-AC39), 
which makes final an interim rule that adopted revised OMB Circular A-
133 to obtain consistency and uniformity among Federal agencies for the 
audit of States, local governments, and nonprofit organizations 
expending Federal awards, is also merged with this rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/11/00                    65 FR 30498
Interim Final Rule Effective    06/12/00
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/10/00


Next Action Undetermined

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: 202 708-3310

RIN: 2501-AC68
_______________________________________________________________________




1277. 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 contained in the Quality Housing and 
Work Responsibility Act 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. The rule also makes a number of clarifying 
and conforming amendments.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

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

[[Page 61646]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



_______________________________________________________________________




1278. PROHIBITED PURCHASERS IN FORECLOSURE SALES OF MULTIFAMILY PROJECTS 
WITH HUD-HELD MORTGAGES AND SALES OF MULTIFAMILY HUD-OWNED PROJECTS (FR-
4583)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 27; 24 CFR 290

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/09/01                    66 FR 35846
Final Action Effective          08/08/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marc Harris
Phone: 202 708-2654

RIN: 2501-AC69
_______________________________________________________________________




1279. DESIGNATION OF CONCURRENT AUTHORITY TO INITIATE CIVIL MONEY 
PENALTY ACTIONS FOR FAILING TO DISCLOSE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS (FR-
4647)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 30

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/17/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Herold
Phone: 202 708-2568

RIN: 2501-AC78
_______________________________________________________________________




1280. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTEES TO REFLECT SINGLE AUDIT 
ACT AMENDMENTS (FR-4258)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 84; 24 CFR 85

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 2501-AC68 (FR-
4573)                           09/17/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Garland Reid
Phone: 202 708-3886

RIN: 2501-AC39
_______________________________________________________________________




1281. SCREENING AND EVICTION FOR DRUG ABUSE AND OTHER CRIMINAL ACTIVITY 
(FR-4495)

Priority: Other Significant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/24/01                    66 FR 28776
Final Action Effective          06/25/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Patricia Arnaudo
Phone: 202 708-0744

RIN: 2501-AC63
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)         Prerule Stage


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1282.  FHA ACCELERATED CLAIM DISPOSITION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM 
(FR-4691)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1710; 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 3542

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This notice announces HUD's proposal to establish the 
Accelerated Claim Disposition (ACD) Demonstration and solicits public 
comment on this proposal. The Demonstration would implement amendments 
made by section 601 of the fiscal year 1999 Departments of Veterans 
Affairs and Housing and Urban Development and Independent Agencies 
Appropriations Act to section 204 of the National Housing Act (12 
U.S.C. 1710). These changes are designed to increase the effectiveness 
of the methods used by HUD to pay insurance claims and disposing of 
HUD-acquired single family notes and their underlying properties. Under 
the ACD Demonstration, HUD would pay accelerated claims on certain 
defaulted FHA-insured mortgages. HUD, in its sole discretion, will use 
one of two disposition methodologies: joint venture partnership and/or 
special servicing with whole loan or securitization. HUD will select 
approximately five to nine mortgagees to participate in the ACD 
Demonstration. The demonstration will have an initial duration of three 
years and will initially be limited to mortgage loans secured by 
properties located within the jurisdiction of HUD's Philadelphia, 
Pennsylvania Home Ownership Center (HOC). At the conclusion of the 
demonstration, HUD will assess its success and determine whether to 
implement the ACD process, on a permanent basis, throughout the 
country.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Williams, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-2625

RIN: 2502-AH69

[[Page 61647]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)   Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1283. SALE OF UNOCCUPIED AND SUBSTANDARD HUD-HELD HOUSING TO LOCAL 
GOVERNMENTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS (FR-4658)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1715z-11a; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would provide for a program to sell 
properties that are vacant or substandard to local governments and 
community development corporations. The properties must be used for 
community revitalization purposes, and must be held in the HUD 
inventory for at least 6 months.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Beverly Miller, Director, Office of Multifamily Asset 
Management, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Housing
Phone: 202 708-3730

RIN: 2502-AH61
_______________________________________________________________________




1284. SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE INSURANCE; NONPROFIT PLACEMENT AND REMOVAL 
PROCEDURES (FR-4585)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1702 to 1715z-21; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes regulatory placement and removal 
procedures for HUD's Nonprofit Organization Roster. The Roster lists 
nonprofit organizations that HUD has determined are qualified to 
participate in certain specified Federal Housing Administration (FHA) 
single family activities. These activities may include acting as a 
mortgagor; purchasing HUD's Real Estate Owned Properties (HUD Homes) at 
a discount; providing secondary financing; and imposing legal 
restrictions on conveyance as part of affordable housing programs. 
Presently, there are no regulatory procedures for placing a nonprofit 
organization on, nor for removing a poorly performing nonprofit 
organization from, the Roster. The establishment of these placement and 
removal procedures will better protect participants in the FHA single 
family programs and safeguard FHA insurance funds. This rule follows 
publication of a September 17, 2001 proposed rule, and takes into 
consideration the public comments received on the proposed rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/17/01                    66 FR 48080
NPRM Comment Period End         11/16/01
Final Action                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

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: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AH49
_______________________________________________________________________




1285. APPRAISER QUALIFICATIONS FOR PLACEMENT ON FHA SINGLE FAMILY 
APPRAISER ROSTER (FR-4620)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 64 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2502-AH59
_______________________________________________________________________




1286. REVISIONS TO FHA CREDIT WATCH/TERMINATION INITIATIVE (FR-4625)

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 make several amendments to HUD's regulations 
for the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Credit Watch/Termination 
Initiative. Under the Credit Watch/Termination Initiative, HUD 
identifies mortgagees with unsatisfactory performance levels and takes 
ameliorative action at an early stage. The proposed rule would provide 
that HUD will no longer provide mortgagees with written notification of 
Credit Watch status. Rather, mortgagees will be responsible for using 
HUD's Electronic Neighborhood Watch System to monitor their 
performance. Among other changes, the rule would also prohibit a 
mortgagee that has received a notice of proposed termination of its 
origination approval agreement from establishing a new branch for the 
origination of FHA-insured mortgages in the lending area covered by the 
proposed termination. The rule also would establish that the default 
and claim thresholds underlying the Credit Watch/Termination Initiative 
apply to both underwriting and originating mortgagees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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-AH60
_______________________________________________________________________




1287. SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE INSURANCE; SECTION 203(K) CONSULTANT ROSTER 
PROCEDURES (FR-4592)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1702 to 1715z-21; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200; 24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes placement and removal procedures for 
HUD's list of qualified consultants under the Section 203(k) 
Rehabilitation Loan Insurance program. The 203(k) Program is HUD's 
primary program for the rehabilitation and repair of single family 
properties. A 203(k) lender may select a qualified independent 
consultant, who is an expert in the field of home inspection and 
construction, to perform various tasks required for the rehabilitation 
of the property. Presently, there are no

[[Page 61648]]

regulatory procedures for placing a consultant on, nor for removing a 
poorly performing consultant from, the list. The establishment of these 
placement and removal procedures will better protect 203(k) borrowers 
and lenders and safeguard Federal Housing Administration (FHA) 
insurance funds.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/24/01                    66 FR 53930
NPRM Comment Period End         12/24/01
Final Action                    05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

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: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AH51
_______________________________________________________________________




1288. PROHIBITION OF PROPERTY FLIPPING IN HUD'S SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE 
INSURANCE PROGRAMS (FR-4615)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 63 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2502-AH57
_______________________________________________________________________




1289.  UPFRONT MORTGAGE INSURANCE PREMIUMS: REMITTANCE 
REQUIREMENTS(FR-4690)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will change the remittance period of mortgage 
insurance premiums. The rule will also implement a more precise 
definition of when the remittance period begins.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

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: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AH67
_______________________________________________________________________




1290.  LIMIT ON FHA SINGLE FAMILY LOAN FEES (FR-4700)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 65 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2502-AH70
_______________________________________________________________________




1291.  SECTION 236 EXCESS RENTAL CHARGES (FR-4689)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 236

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish the terms and conditions to permit 
owners of projects receiving section 236 rental assistance to 
participate in retaining some or all of their excess charges for 
project use. In addition, it would permit owners to retain excess 
charges for non-project use after a determination by HUD that the 
project is well maintained housing in good condition and that the owner 
has not engaged in material adverse financial or managerial actions or 
omissions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Janice Nimmer, Housing Project Manager, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-3944

RIN: 2502-AH68
_______________________________________________________________________




1292. TENANT PARTICIPATION IN STATE-FINANCED, HUD-ASSISTED HOUSING 
DEVELOPMENTS (FR-4611)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 245

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: HUD's current regulations protecting the statutory right of 
tenants in HUD-assisted and insured multifamily housing developments to 
organize and participate in the operation of the development do not 
currently cover State-financed housing developments that receive 
assistance under certain HUD programs. However, the statutory right of 
tenants to organize includes those State-financed housing developments. 
This rule will extend the protection of tenant organization to include 
State-financed developments assisted under certain HUD programs.
This rule also makes a minor technical correction to a citation in the 
existing tenant participation regulation. Section 245.135(a)(3) of the 
rule intended to cross-reference 24 CFR part 24, subpart G; the CFR 
part was omitted.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-3000

RIN: 2502-AH55
_______________________________________________________________________




1293. 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: NPRM, Statutory, October 21, 2000.

Abstract: This 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. 2519, 
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

[[Page 61649]]

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                            04/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1294. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES; 
DURATION OF CAPITAL ADVANCE (FR-4466)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1701q; 42 USC 1437f; 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 
8013

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 891

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-3000

RIN: 2502-AH36
_______________________________________________________________________




1295.  PREPAYMENT AND REFINANCING OF SECTION 202 LOANS (FR-
4678)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1701q note; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 891

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would govern prepayment and refinancing of section 
202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Loans, and the use of unexpended 
amounts and project funds after refinancing under section 811 of the 
American Homeownership and Economic Opportunity Act of 2000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Courtland Wilson, Office of Asset Management, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-3730

RIN: 2502-AH65
_______________________________________________________________________




1296. IMPLEMENTATION OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2000 
(FR-4665)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 106-569, title VI; 42 USC 5424; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 3280; 24 CFR 3282

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On December 27, 2000, the Manufactured Housing Improvement 
Act of 2000 was approved. This Act establishes a consensus rulemaking 
process for HUD's manufactured housing program, and provides for the 
establishment of installation and dispute resolution programs, among 
other things. As a result of this new statute, amendments are necessary 
to HUD's existing Manufactured Housing Program regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Cocke, Acting Director, Office of Consumer 
and Regulatory Affairs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-6409

RIN: 2502-AH62

[[Page 61650]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)      Final Rule Stage


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1297. DELEGATION OF INSURING AUTHORITY TO DIRECT ENDORSEMENT MORTGAGEES 
(FR-4169)

Priority: Other Significant

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 would make 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                    03/00/02

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: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AG87
_______________________________________________________________________




1298. INSURANCE FOR MORTGAGES TO REFINANCE EXISTING HECMS (FR-4667)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1715b; 12 USC 1715z to 1720; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 27, 2001, Section 201 of the 
American Homeownership and Economic Opportunity Act of 2000 requires 
that HUD issue final regulations within 180 days of enactment.

Abstract: This rule amends HUD's regulations for the Home Equity 
Conversion Mortgage (HECM) Program to implement the amendments made by 
section 201(a) of the American Homeownership and Economic Opportunity 
Act of 2000. The HECM Program enables older homeowners to withdraw some 
of the equity in their homes in the form of payments for life, a fixed 
term, or at intervals through a line of credit. Section 201(a) 
authorizes HUD to offer mortgage insurance for refinancing of existing 
HECMs, and provides consumer safeguards for such refinancings. This 
rule follows publication of a June 5, 2001 proposed rule, and takes 
into consideration the public comments received on the proposed rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/05/01                    66 FR 30278
NPRM Comment Period End         07/05/01
Final Action                    03/00/02

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: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AH63
_______________________________________________________________________




1299.  MORTGAGE INSURANCE PREMIUMS IN MULTIFAMILY HOUSING 
PROGRAMS (FR-4679)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1701z-11(e); 12 USC 1709(c)(1); 12 USC 1713; 12 
USC 1715b; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 207

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the regulations for HUD's multifamily 
mortgage insurance programs by revising 24 CFR part 207 to permit the 
Secretary to set mortgage insurance premiums (MIPs) at any rate within 
his statutory authority, rather than setting specific MIP rates by 
regulation. Under this rule, HUD will be able to set mortgage insurance 
premiums at any rate between one-fourth and one percent of the 
outstanding principal balance of the insured loan. For several insured 
housing programs, this underwriting change will eliminate the need for 
positive credit subsidy. Promulgation of this rule will allow HUD to 
avoid a shutdown of these mortgage insurance programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/02/01                    66 FR 35070
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/01/01
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/31/01
Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, Federal, State

Agency Contact: Michael McCullough, Director, Office of Multifamily 
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Housing
Phone: 202 708-1142

RIN: 2502-AH64
_______________________________________________________________________




1300. REHABILITATION GRANTS FOR CERTAIN MULTIFAMILY PROJECTS (FR-4465)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 236

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements a new statutory program under section 
533(a)(1) of Pub. L. 106-74 codified in 12 U.S.C. 1715z-1(s) of grants 
to owners of certain multifamily housing projects in need of 
rehabilitation that cannot be funded from project income. The grants

[[Page 61651]]

are funded from recaptured or uncommitted funds originally intended for 
interest reduction payments (IRP) by HUD.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-3000

RIN: 2502-AH35
_______________________________________________________________________




1301. RENEWAL OF EXPIRING SECTION 8 PROJECT-BASED ASSISTANCE CONTRACT 
(FR-4551)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1715z-1; 12 USC 1735f-19(b); 42 USC 1437(c)(8); 
42 USC 1437f note; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 401; 24 CFR 402

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This 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, although the current 
rule also makes minor conforming amendments to part 401 as well. 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                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-3000

RIN: 2502-AH47
_______________________________________________________________________




1302. DISTRIBUTIONS TO NONPROFIT OWNERS OF CERTAIN HUD-ASSISTED 
MULTIFAMILY RENTAL PROJECTS (FR-4602)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1710 to 1715

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule adds an exception to HUD's current Section 8 
regulations that prohibit any distributions to nonprofit owners of 
projects receiving project-based assistance. HUD may now permit 
distributions of surplus cash to owners of projects with expiring 
Section 8 project-based assistance contracts who agree to renew their 
contracts, if distributions are necessary to ensure continued 
participation of the owners in the Section 8 program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-3000

RIN: 2502-AH52
_______________________________________________________________________




1303. 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                    01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Cocke, Acting Director, Office of Consumer 
and Regulatory Affairs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-6409

RIN: 2502-AH23
_______________________________________________________________________




1304. 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 rule will 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                            05/18/00                    65 FR 31778
NPRM Comment Period End         07/17/00
Final Action                    02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Cocke, Acting Director, Office of Consumer

[[Page 61652]]

and Regulatory Affairs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-6409

RIN: 2502-AH48
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Long-Term Actions


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1305. MORTGAGE INSURANCE FOR THE REFINANCING OF EXISTING DEBT OF 
EXISTING HOSPITALS (FR-4618)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1715b; 12 USC 1715n; 12 USC 1715z-7; 42 USC 
3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule implements Section 223(f) of the National 
Housing Act, which authorizes the Secretary of HUD to insure mortgages 
executed in connection with refinancing the debt of existing 
multifamily properties and health care facilities. This interim rule 
implements this authority with respect to acute care hospitals. The 
purpose of the Section 223(f) program is to provide hospitals the 
opportunity to refinance their long-term debt so that the hospitals can 
reduce their annual debt service and thus improve their financial 
viability. This in turn will further the congressional policy of 
assisting urgently needed hospitals that treat and care for persons who 
are acutely ill or injured and who otherwise require medical care and 
related services customarily furnished only by hospitals.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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-AH58
_______________________________________________________________________




1306. 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 rule is designed to provide tenants and other interested 
parties with 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: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

RIN: 2502-AH45
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1307. SECTION 236 RENTAL ASSISTANCE -- EXCESS RENTAL CHARGES (FR-4603)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200; 24 CFR 236; 24 CFR 880; 24 CFR 881; 24 CFR 
883

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 2502-AH68 (FR-
4689)                           09/17/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Willie Spearmon
Phone: 202 708-3000

RIN: 2502-AH53
_______________________________________________________________________




1308. 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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 201; 24 CFR 202

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/07/01                    66 FR 56410
Final Action Effective          12/07/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vance Morris
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AG95
_______________________________________________________________________




1309. CREDIT WATCH INITIATIVE--LIMITATION ON OPENING NEW BRANCHES IN 
LENDING AREA FOR LENDERS IN RECEIPT OF PROPOSED TERMINATION OF 
ORIGINATION APPROVAL AGREEMENT (FR-4605)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 202

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 2502-AH60 (FR-
4625)                           08/08/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Phillip Murray
Phone: 202 708-1515

RIN: 2502-AH54

[[Page 61653]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)   Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)



_______________________________________________________________________




1310.  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - ASSISTED DEMOLITION 
OF HUD-OWNED HOUSING UNITS (FR-4698)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 570

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will ensure that HUD receives notification of a 
grantee's intent to use CDBG funds to demolish HUD-owned housing units.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2506-AC10
_______________________________________________________________________




1311.  CDBG BROWNFIELDS/SLUM/BLIGHT (FR-4699)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 66 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2506-AC12
_______________________________________________________________________




1312.  HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) (FR-
4708

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 12901 et seq

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 574

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) 
program was authorized in 1992 by title VIII, subtitle D, of the 
Cranston-Gonzalez national Affordable Housing Act/the AIDS Housing 
Opportunity Act. The Program is designed to provide States and 
localities with resources and incentives to provide long-term 
comprehensive strategies for meeting the housing needs of persons with 
HIV/AIDS. This update to the regulation is intended to respond to the 
increased program knowledge in administering housing programs for 
persons living with HIV/AIDS.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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-AC11
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)      Final Rule Stage


Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)



_______________________________________________________________________




1313. CDBG PROGRAM FOR STATES; COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION STRATEGY 
REQUIREMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS (FR-4081)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 integrates the Community Revitalization Strategies 
concept with 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.

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                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2506-AB83
_______________________________________________________________________




1314. 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 rule amended the Supportive Housing Program regulations 
by changing the number of years for which the grant can cover 75 
percent of operating costs from the first two years to all years of the 
grant term. This rule will be made final as part of FR-4616, revising 
the Supportive Housing Program generally.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/12/00                    65 FR 30822
Interim Final Rule Effective    06/12/00
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/11/00
Final Action                    01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: John Garrity, Director, Office of Special Needs 
Assistance Programs, Department of Housing and

[[Page 61654]]

Urban Development, Office of Community Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-4300

RIN: 2506-AC05
_______________________________________________________________________




1315. DESIGNATION OF RENEWAL COMMUNITIES AND THIRD ROUND EMPOWERMENT 
ZONES (FR-4663)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 106-554; 26 USC subchapter U; 26 USC subchapter X; 
42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 598; 24 CFR 599

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 23, 2001, Community Renewal Tax 
Relief Act of 2000 requires Renewal Communities regulations no later 
than 4 months after the date of enactment, December 21, 2000.

Abstract: Renewal Communities: This part of the rule will implement 
section 101 of the Community Renewal and Tax Relief Act of 2000 by 
setting forth policies and procedures applicable to the designation of 
Renewal Communities, authorized under Subchapter X of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986.
Empowerment Zones: Third Round - This part of the rule will implement 
section 111 of the Community Renewal and Tax Relief Act of 2000 by 
setting forth policies and procedures applicable to the third round of 
designations of urban Empowerment Zones, authorized under Subchapter U 
of the Internal Revenue Code 1986.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/09/01                    66 FR 35850
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/08/01
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/07/01
Final Action                    01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Pamela Glekas, Director, Empowerment Zones/Empowerment 
Communities Initiative, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Community Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-6339

RIN: 2506-AC09
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Long-Term Actions


Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)



_______________________________________________________________________




1316. PROHIBITION ON USE OF CDBG ASSISTANCE FOR JOB-PIRATING ACTIVITIES 
(FR-4556)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 570

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will 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                            10/24/00                    65 FR 63756
NPRM Comment Period End         12/26/00


Next Action Undetermined

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
Phone: 202 708-3587

RIN: 2506-AC04
_______________________________________________________________________




1317. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM (FR-4616)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 583

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Housing and Urban Development is proposing 
to amend the Supportive Housing Program regulations. The regulations 
will be updated to clarify existing program requirements and to add new 
program requirements in accordance with recent statutory changes 
including requirements for some local matching funds and for permanent 
housing. Additionally, this rule will make the Supportive Housing 
Program regulations clearer and allow for the full flexibility of the 
McKinney Act.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

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

RIN: 2506-AC07

[[Page 61655]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Completed Actions


Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1318. ELIMINATION OF PHYSICAL CERTIFICATE FOR ISSUED SECURITIES (FR-
4533)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 300

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 2503-AA16 (FR-
4629)                           08/27/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas R. Weakland
Phone: 202 708-2884

RIN: 2503-AA14
_______________________________________________________________________




1319. ELECTRONIC PAYMENT ON GINNIE MAE GUARANTEED SECURITIES (FR-4617)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 320

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 2503-AA16 (FR-
4629)                           08/27/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas R. Weakland
Phone: 202 708-2884

RIN: 2503-AA15
_______________________________________________________________________




1320. GINNIE MAE MBS PROGRAM: PAYMENTS TO SECURITY HOLDERS (FR 4629)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 320

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/22/01                    66 FR 44258
Final Action Effective          10/01/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas R. Weakland
Phone: 202 708-2884

RIN: 2503-AA16
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)   Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)



_______________________________________________________________________




1321. 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, has not been updated since 1991. 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 of 1992 and 
1998. 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
NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Cheryl Kent, Special Advisor for Disability Policy, 
Office of Enforcement, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
Phone: 202 708-2333

RIN: 2529-AA88
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Long-Term Actions


Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)



_______________________________________________________________________




1322. FAIR HOUSING ACT REGULATIONS AMENDMENTS: STANDARDS GOVERNING 
SEXUAL HARASSMENT (FR-4597)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule would amend HUD's Fair Housing regulations to 
clarify the standards the Department will use in sexual harassment 
cases.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/13/00                    65 FR 67666
NPRM Comment Period End         01/12/01


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Enzel, Deputy Asistant Secretary for Enforcement 
and Programs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
Phone: 202 619-8046

RIN: 2529-AA89
_______________________________________________________________________




1323. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW- AND VERY-LOW-INCOME PERSONS (FR-
2898)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 135

[[Page 61656]]

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: John Waller, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economic 
Opportunity, Monitoring and Compliance, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
Phone: 202 708-3685

RIN: 2529-AA49
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)   Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Administration (OA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1324.  HUD ACQUISITION REGULATION (FR-4705)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2401

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will implement miscellaneous changes to the HUD 
Acquisition Regulation (HUDAR) including but not limited to corrections 
of regulatory citations due to revisions made to the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) since the last publication of the HUDAR; 
revisions reflecting changes in the Department's requirements regarding 
organizational conflict of interest, ratification of unauthorized 
commitments, and disclosure of information provided to contractors.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2535-AA26
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)   Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1325.  AMENDED PUBLIC HOUSING ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (PHAS) RULE 
(FR-4707)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 70 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2577-AC32
_______________________________________________________________________




1326.  PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY PLANS: DECONCENTRATION - AMENDMENT 
TO ESTABLISHED INCOME RANGE`` DEFINITION (FR-4677)

Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 903

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the deconcentration component of HUD's 
Public Housing Agency Plans regulations to revise the definition of 
Established Income Range (EIR) to include within the EIR those 
developments in which the average income level is at or below 30 
percent of the area median income, and therefore ensure that such 
developments cannot be categorized as having average income ``above'' 
the Established Income Range. An income level that is at or below 30 
percent of the area median income is defined as ``extremely low 
income'' in HUD's regulations. HUD believes that developments with an 
average family income at or below 30 percent of the area median income 
should not be categorized as higher income developments for purposes of 
income mixing because efforts to place lower income families into these 
developments would not result in income deconcentration as contemplated 
by the statute. This rule follows publication of an August 15, 2001 
proposed rule, and takes into consideration the public comments on the 
proposed rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/15/01                    66 FR 42926
NPRM Comment Period End         10/15/01
Final Action                    03/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

[[Page 61657]]

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

RIN: 2577-AC31
_______________________________________________________________________




1327. PUBLIC HOUSING CAPITAL FUND PROGRAM (FR-4507)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 67 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2577-AC16
_______________________________________________________________________




1328. PUBLIC HOUSING RELOCATION REQUIREMENTS (FR-4634)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437g; 42 USC 1437p; 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 
4601

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 909

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes the relocation requirements of HUD's 
Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) that apply to public housing 
agencies (PHAs) in a single part of chapter IX of title 24. The purpose 
of this rule is to provide a single reference point for relocation 
requirements that apply to PHAs, rather than repeating these 
requirements separately in the various PIH program regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen Holmquist, Special Deputy for Policy, 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-AC23
_______________________________________________________________________




1329. MIXED-FINANCE PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENT (FR-4499)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437z-7; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 941

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will implement amendments to the Department's Mixed 
Finance Program to reflect statutory changes enacted on October 21, 
1998. Also, the rule will revise the Mixed Finance Program so that the 
program conforms to HUD's new Capital Fund regulations and will clarify 
the specific program requirements and procedures that apply to the 
Mixed Finance Program, including operating-subsidy-only mixed-finance 
developments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Milan Ozdinec, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, 
Office of Public Housing Investments, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 401-8881

RIN: 2577-AC09
_______________________________________________________________________




1330. RESIDENT PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC AND SECTION 8 HOUSING (FR-4657)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 69 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2577-AC26
_______________________________________________________________________




1331. PUBLIC HOUSING DEMOLITION AND DISPOSITION (FR-4598)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise HUD's regulations regarding demolition 
and disposition of public housing projects, in accordance with section 
531 of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 
105-276). This rule will establish the general and specific 
requirements for HUD approval of demolition and disposition 
applications, relocation of residents, resident participation in the 
form of consultation and opportunity to purchase, new requirements 
regarding resident relocation, the PHA Plan and local government 
consultation and a new authority for a PHA to demolish a small number 
of their units without a formal application under certain 
circumstances, referred to as ``de minimis'' demolition.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2577-AC20
_______________________________________________________________________




1332. PROJECT-BASED VOUCHER PROGRAM (FR-4636)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 68 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2577-AC25
_______________________________________________________________________




1333. 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 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 for 
Indian tribal self-government, sovereignty, tribal legal rights, and 
the responsibilities that arise from the legal relationship that exists 
between the

[[Page 61658]]

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                          12/00/01

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)      Final Rule Stage


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1334. OPERATING FUND ALLOCATION FORMULA (FR-4425)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 71 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2577-AB88
_______________________________________________________________________




1335. PUBLIC HOUSING HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAMS (FR-4504)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 72 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2577-AC15
_______________________________________________________________________




1336. REQUIRED CONVERSION OF DEVELOPMENT FROM PUBLIC HOUSING STOCK (FR-
4475)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 972

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements a revision to the statute that 
authorizes HUD's 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 follows publication of a July 23, 
1999 proposed rule, and takes into consideration the 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                    02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2577-AC01
_______________________________________________________________________




1337. VOLUNTARY CONVERSION OF DEVELOPMENTS FROM PUBLIC HOUSING STOCK 
(FR-4476)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 972

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements a revision to the statute authorizing 
HUD's public housing and Section 8 housing assistance programs. The 
revision authorizes Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) to convert a 
development to tenant-based assistance by removing the development (or 
a portion of a development) from its public housing inventory and 
providing for relocation of the residents or provision of tenant-based 
assistance to them. This action is permitted only when that change 
would be cost effective, be beneficial to residents of the development 
and the surrounding area, and not have an adverse impact on the 
availability of affordable housing. This rule follows publication of a 
July 23, 1999 proposed rule, and takes into consideration the 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 Rule                      06/22/01                    66 FR 33616
Final Rule Effective            07/23/01
Final Action                    02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2577-AC02
_______________________________________________________________________




1338. SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM; EXPANSION OF PAYMENT 
STANDARDS PROTECTION (FR-4586)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 982

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On October 21, 1999, HUD published a final rule implementing 
the statutory merger of the Section 8 tenant-based and certificate 
programs into the new Housing Choice Voucher program. This rule amends 
HUD's regulations governing this new merger program to expand the 
regulatory payment standard protection against subsidy reduction. The 
October 21, 1999 final rule limited payment standard protection to the 
first 24

[[Page 61659]]

months of the lease term. This rule provides that a family is not 
subject to a subsidy reduction until the second regular reexamination 
of family income and composition following the payment standard 
reduction. This protection extends for the duration of the lease term.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/10/00                    65 FR 42508
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/09/00
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/08/00
Final Action                    04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2577-AC18
_______________________________________________________________________




1339. SECTION 8 HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM; PILOT PROGRAM FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP 
ASSISTANCE FOR DISABLED FAMILIES (FR-4661)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 106-569; 42 USC 1437f; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 982

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements the pilot program authorized by section 
302 of the American Homeownership and Economic Opportunity Act of 2000. 
Under the pilot program, a Public Housing Agency (PHA) that administers 
Section 8 tenant-based assistance may provide homeownership assistance 
for a disabled family that purchases a dwelling unit that will be 
occupied by the family. The rule implements the pilot program by 
amending HUD's regulations for the Section 8 homeownership option.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/22/01                    66 FR 33610
Interim Final Rule Effective    07/23/01
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/21/01
Final Action                    03/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2577-AC24
_______________________________________________________________________




1340.  SECTION 8 DOWNPAYMENT INITIATIVE (FR-4670)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 73 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2577-AC28
_______________________________________________________________________




1341.  EXCEPTION PAYMENT STANDARD TO OFFSET INCREASE IN UTILITY 
COSTS IN THE HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM (FR-4672)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 982

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the regulations for the Housing Choice 
Voucher program to temporarily authorize PHAs to use an exception 
payment standard of up to 120% of current Fair Market Rents (FMRs) to 
take into account increased utility costs because of increases in the 
price of energy. The changes made by the rule will expire on October 1, 
2001, when new FMRs will be in effect. This rule will clarify the 
expiration of these temporary amendments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/06/01                    66 FR 30566
Interim Final Rule Effective    07/06/01
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/06/01
Final Action                    12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

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

RIN: 2577-AC29
_______________________________________________________________________




1342. REVISIONS TO SEMAP LEASE-UP INDICATOR (FR-4604)

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: This rule revises the way HUD measures and verifies 
performance under the lease-up indicator for the Section 8 Management 
Assessment Program (SEMAP). Specifically, the rule revises the lease-up 
standard to measure the number of units leased against the number of 
units reserved and under Annual Contributions Contract (ACC), instead 
of against the number of units budgeted. This revised standard is 
consistent with established HUD policy on voucher renewals and unit 
allocations as formulated during negotiated rulemaking pursuant to the 
Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998. In addition, this 
rule also revises the SEMAP regulations to provide for automated 
signature of the required SEMAP certification.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/01/01                    66 FR 50004
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/31/01
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/30/01
Final Action                    06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

[[Page 61660]]

Phone: 202 708-0477

RIN: 2577-AC21
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Long-Term Actions


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1343. HOPE VI PROGRAM (FR-4530)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR ch IX

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 QHWRA) 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 
QHWRA.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

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
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1344. 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 rule will amend HUD's regulations governing Total 
Development Cost (TDC) for the development of public housing. The 
amendments will implement changes made to the statutory TDC 
requirements. Among other changes, this rule will limit the amount of 
public housing funds that a public housing agency may use to pay for 
housing construction costs. The rule will 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                            01/04/01                     66 FR 1008
NPRM Comment Period End         03/05/01


Next Action Undetermined

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-AC05
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1345. NAHASDA HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR NATIVE HAWAIIANS (FR-4668)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 1000

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 1, 2001.
Section 807 of the American Homeownership and Economic Opportunity Act 
of 2001 requires that HUD issue final regulations by October 1, 2001.

Abstract: The rule implements the provisions contained in title V, 
subtitle B of the American Homeownership and Economic Opportunity Act 
of 2000. These provisions add a new title VIII to the Native American 
Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) of 1996. Under 
NAHASDA, HUD provides grants, loan guarantees, and technical assistance 
to Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages for the development and 
operation of low-income housing in Indian areas. New title VIII expands 
the scope of NAHASDA to include housing assistance to Native Hawaiians, 
and establishes statutory requirements specific to Native Hawaiian 
NAHASDA assistance.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ted Key, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Native 
American Programs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
of Public and Indian Housing, Washington, DC 20741
Phone: 202 401-7914

RIN: 2577-AC27
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1346.  REVISIONS TO INDIAN HOUSING BLOCK GRANT ALLOCATION 
FORMULA (FR-4676)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 1000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would update the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) 
allocation formula. Under the IHBG Program, HUD makes assistance 
available to Indian tribes for the development, operation and 
management of Indian housing. The amount of assistance made available 
to each potential grant recipient is determined using a formula that 
was developed through negotiated rulemaking procedures. The IHBG 
program regulations require that the allocation formula be reviewed 
within five years after issuance. This 5-year

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period would not close until March 2003. However, the American 
Homeownership and Economic Opportunity Act of 2000 makes several 
statutory changes to the IHBG allocation formula that HUD has decided 
to implement through this rulemaking. Accordingly, HUD has taken the 
opportunity afforded by this rule to revisit the formula and make the 
more comprehensive changes contemplated by the 5-year review. The rule 
will be developed with the active participation of Indian tribal 
governments and using the procedures of the Negotiated Rulemaking Act 
of 1990.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          07/16/01                    66 FR 37098
Notice (Correction)             07/26/01                    66 FR 38966


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Ted Key, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Native 
American Programs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
of Public and Indian Housing, Washington, DC 20741
Phone: 202 401-7914

RIN: 2577-AC30
_______________________________________________________________________




1347. 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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ted Key, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Native 
American Programs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
of Public and Indian Housing, Washington, DC 20741
Phone: 202 401-7914

RIN: 2577-AB78
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



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1348. REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND ALLOCATIONS OF 
HOUSING ASSISTANCE FUNDS (FR-4477)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 791

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/17/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gerald J. Benoit
Phone: 202 708-0477

RIN: 2577-AC03
_______________________________________________________________________




1349. REVISION TO COST LIMITS FOR NATIVE AMERICAN HOUSING (FR-4517)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 1000

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/28/01                    66 FR 49788
Final Action Effective          10/29/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Bruce Knott
Phone: 303 675-1600

RIN: 2577-AC14
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