[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-4830-N-02]

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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,'' as amended, HUD is publishing its 
agenda of regulations already issued or that are expected to be issued 
over the next several months. The agenda also includes rules currently 
in effect that are under review, and describes those 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, Office of General Counsel, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, Room 10276, 451 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20410-0500, (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'' (58 FR 51735), as amended by Executive Order 13258 (67 FR 
9385), requires each agency to publish semiannually an agenda of (1) 
regulations that the agency has issued or expects to issue, and (2) 
rules currently in effect 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, as amended, and the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act each permits 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, as amended, 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.

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

     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 HUD 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.

     In addition, for a few rules that have been published as 
proposed or interim rules, 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 
HUD for which a determination of the next action stage and timing 
of the next action stage has not yet been made.

     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) 
publications or other implementations of final rules; (iv) long-
term rules; 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

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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 
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: October 14, 2003.

 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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1518        24 CFR 8 Nondiscrimination Based on Disability; Multifamily Homeownership Projects       2501-AC87
            (FR-4776)...........................................................................
1519        24 CFR 203 Treble Damages for Failure To Engage in Loss Mitigation (FR-4553) (Reg        2501-AC66
            Plan Seq No. 64)....................................................................
1520        24 CFR 81 The Secretary of HUD's Regulation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (FR-4790)      2501-AC92
            (Reg Plan Seq No. 65)...............................................................
1521        24 CFR 92 Home Investment Partnerships Program (FR-4833)............................     2501-AC94
1522        24 CFR 25 FHA Lenders and Mortgagees; Prohibiting Misleading Words in Names of Non-      2501-AC95
            Federally Supervised Entities and Strengthening Enforcement of Mortgagee Review
            Board Sanctions (FR-4765)...........................................................
1523        24 CFR 5 Streamlining HUD Income Exclusions (FR-4844)...............................     2501-AC96
1524        Providing for Electronic Submission of Grant Applications (FR-4875).................     2501-AD02
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                                    Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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1525        Implementation of Requirement for Use of Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS)          2501-AD01
            Identifier (FR-4876)................................................................
1526        24 CFR 888 Fair Market Rents Programs: Increased Fair Market Rents for Certain Areas     2501-AC75
            and Higher Payment Standards (FR-4606)..............................................
1527        24 CFR 92 American Dream Downpayment Initiative (FR-4832) (Reg Plan Seq No. 66).....     2501-AC93
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                                   Office of the Secretary--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1528        24 CFR 84 Adoption of Revisions to OMB Circular A-110 (FR-4573).....................     2501-AC68
1529        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)...........................................................................
1530        24 CFR 5 Electronic Document Retention and Consumer Disclosure Requirements in HUD-      2501-AC79
            Related Transactions (FR-4686)......................................................
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1531        24 CFR 24 Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and                   2501-AC81
            Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (FR-4692).......................
1532        24 CFR 40 Accessibility Standards for Design, Construction, and Alteration of            2501-AC47
            Certain Facilities Financed With Public Funds (FR-4317).............................
1533        24 CFR 58 Environmental Review Procedures for Entities Assuming HUD's Environmental      2501-AC83
            Responsibilities (FR-4523)..........................................................
1534        Open Competition and Government Neutrality Towards Government Contractors' Labor         2501-AC98
            Relations on Federal and Federally Funded Construction Projects (FR-4695)...........

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1535        24 CFR 1 Rule To Conform Regulatory Definitions; Civil Rights Restoration Act (FR-       2501-AC70
            4587)...............................................................................
1536        24 CFR 92 Participation in HUD Programs by Faith-Based Organizations; Providing for      2501-AC89
            Equal Treatment for All HUD Program Participants (FR-4782)..........................
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                                        Office of Housing--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1537        24 CFR 81 Nonproprietary Data Submitted by the Federal National Mortgage Association     2502-AH96
            (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) (FR-4796).
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                                     Office of Housing--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1538        24 CFR 25 Single Family Mortgage; Lender Compliance and Accountability (FR-4761)....     2502-AH87
1539        24 CFR 202.5 Establishment of Loan Officer Registry and Establishment of Servicing       2502-AH88
            Approval Agreements (FR-4764).......................................................
1540        24 CFR 202.2 Duties and Responsibilities of Loan Correspondents and Sponsors (FR-        2502-AH90
            4762)...............................................................................
1541        24 CFR 207 HUD Multifamily Accelerated Processing Quality Assurance Enforcement (FR-     2502-AI01
            4836)...............................................................................
1542        24 CFR 880 Distributions to Nonprofit Owners of Certain HUD-Assisted Multifamily         2502-AH52
            Rental Projects (FR-4602)...........................................................
1543        Revised Guidelines for Previous Participation Certification (FR-4870)...............     2502-AI10
1544        HUD Multifamily Rental and Health Care Facility Closing Documents (FR-4883).........     2502-AI11
1545        Revisions to the Single Family Mortgage Insurance Program (FR-4831).................     2502-AI03
1546        State Installation Requirements (FR-4877)...........................................     2502-AI07
1547        Accelerated Claims and Asset Disposition Program (FR-4887)..........................     2502-AI14
1548        Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM): Long-Term Care Insurance (FR-4857).........     2502-AI04
1549        Competitive Sales Procedures--Owner-Occupant Priority Over Nonprofit Organizations       2502-AI05
            (FR-4858)...........................................................................
1550        Disciplinary Actions Against HUD-Qualified Real Estate Brokers (FR-4871)............     2502-AI08
1551        Manufactured Homes Construction Safety Standards (FR-4886)..........................     2502-AI12
1552        Manufactured Housing On-Site Construction (FR-4885).................................     2502-AI13
1553        24 CFR 291 Disposition of HUD-Owned Single Family Assets in Asset Control Areas (FR-     2502-AH40
            4471) (Reg Plan Seq No. 67).........................................................
1554        24 CFR 203.18 Limitation of FHA-Insured Loans to Nonprofit Agencies (FR-4702).......     2502-AH71
1555        24 CFR 291, subpart F Disposition of HUD-Acquired Single Family Property; Officer/       2502-AH72
            Teacher Next Door Sales Programs (FR-4712)..........................................
1556        24 CFR 203.50 Up-Front Mortgage Insurance Premiums for Loans Insured Under 24 CFR        2502-AH82
            203(k) and 234(c) of the National Housing Act (FR-4749).............................
1557        24 CFR 203.43 (b)(1) Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM); Cooperative Housing        2502-AH89
            Developments (FR-4777)..............................................................
1558        24 CFR 203 E-Endorsement of FHA-Insured Mortgages (FR-4789).........................     2502-AH95
1559        24 CFR 3285 Manufactured Housing Installation Program (FR-4812).....................     2502-AH97
1560        24 CFR 3286 Manufactured Housing Dispute Resolution Program (FR-4813)...............     2502-AH98
1561        24 CFR 212 Housing Counseling Program (FR-4798).....................................     2502-AH99
1562        24 CFR 203 Due Diligence/Quality Control Plans (FR-4846)............................     2502-AI02
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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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1563        24 CFR 200 Section 223f Supplemental Cost Certification (FR-4793)...................     2502-AH93
1564        24 CFR 203 Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premiums: Remittance Requirements (FR-4690)...     2502-AH67

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1565        24 CFR 203.49 Eligibility of Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs) (FR-4745).............     2502-AH84
1566        24 CFR 203 Eligibility of Mortgages on Hawaiian Homelands Insured Under Section 247      2502-AH92
            (FR-4779)...........................................................................
1567        24 CFR 402 Renewal of Expiring Section 8 Project-Based Assistance Contract (FR-4551)     2502-AH47
1568        24 CFR 202 Revisions to FHA Credit Watch Termination Initiative (FR-4625) (Reg Plan      2502-AH60
            Seq No. 68).........................................................................
1569        24 CFR 206 Insurance for Mortgages To Refinance Existing HECMs (FR-4667)............     2502-AH63
1570        24 CFR 236 Section 236 Excess Rental Charges (FR-4689)..............................     2502-AH68
1571        24 CFR 203.60 FHA Inspector Roster (FR-4720)........................................     2502-AH76
1572        24 CFR 203 Lender Accountability for Appraisals (FR-4722) (Reg Plan Seq No. 69).....     2502-AH78
1573        24 CFR 891 Mixed Finance Development for Supportive Housing for the Elderly or           2502-AH83
            Persons With Disabilities and Other Changes to 24 CFR Part 891 (FR-4725)............
1574        24 CFR 200.54(b) Distribution of Tax Credit Proceeds (FR-4792)......................     2502-AH91
1575        24 CFR 203 FHA Total Mortgage Scorecard (FR-4835)...................................     2502-AI00
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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--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1576        24 CFR 200.208 FHA Appraiser Watch Initiative (FR-4744).............................     2502-AH81
1577        24 CFR 401 Release of Information to Tenants and Other Parties Pursuant to MAHRA (FR-    2502-AH45
            4531)...............................................................................
1578        24 CFR 3500 et seq RESPA-Improving the Process for Obtaining Mortgages (FR-4727)....     2502-AH85
1579        24 CFR 203 Amendments to the Section 203(k) Rehabilitation Loan Insurance Program        2502-AH73
            (FR-4701)...........................................................................
1580        24 CFR 401 Mark-to-Market Program Amendments (FR-4751)..............................     2502-AH86
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                                      Office of Housing--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1581        24 CFR 200 Appraiser Qualifications for Placement on FHA Single Family Appraiser         2502-AH59
            Roster (FR-4620)....................................................................
1582        24 CFR 203 Prohibition of Property Flipping in HUD's Single Family Mortgage              2502-AH57
            Insurance Programs (FR-4615)........................................................
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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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1583        24 CFR 583 Supportive Housing Program (FR-4616).....................................     2506-AC07
1584        Empowerment Zones: Resident Benefit and Economic Development Standards for Grants        2506-AC16
            (FR-4853)...........................................................................
1585        24 CFR 574 Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) (FR-4708)............     2506-AC11
1586        24 CFR 570 Community Development Block Grant Program Revision of CDBG Eligibility        2506-AC12
            and National Objective Regulations (FR-4699) (Reg Plan Seq No. 70)..................
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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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1587        24 CFR 570 CDBG Program for States; Community Revitalization Strategy Requirements       2506-AB83
            and Miscellaneous Technical Amendments (FR-4081)....................................
1588        Modification of the Community Development Block Grant Definition for Metropolitan        2506-AC15
            City and Other Conforming Amendments (FR-4872)......................................
1589        24 CFR 570 Prohibition on Use of CDBG Assistance for Job-Pirating Activities (FR-        2506-AC04
            4556)...............................................................................
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                         Office of Community Planning and Development--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1590        24 CFR 574 HOPWA Shallow Rental Assistance (FR-4822)................................     2506-AC14
1591        24 CFR 583 Supportive Housing Program--Increasing Operating Cost Percentage (FR-         2506-AC05
            4576)...............................................................................
1592        24 CFR 598 Designation of Renewal Communities and Third Round Empowerment Zones (FR-     2506-AC09
            4663)...............................................................................
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                          Government National Mortgage Association--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1593        Removal of Regulation Specifying Minimum Face Value of Ginnie Mae Securities (FR-        2503-AA17
            4856)...............................................................................
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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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1594        24 CFR 115 Certification and Funding of State and Local Fair Housing Enforcement         2529-AA90
            Agencies (FR-4748)..................................................................
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                         Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1595        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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1596        24 CFR 135 Economic Opportunities for Low- and Very-Low-Income Persons (FR-2898)....     2529-AA49
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                         Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1597        24 CFR 100 Fair Housing Act Regulations Amendments: Standards Governing Sexual           2529-AA89
            Harassment (FR-4597)................................................................
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                                  Office of Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1598        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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1599        24 CFR 970 Public Housing Program--Demolition or Disposition of Public Housing           2577-AC20
            Projects (FR-4598)..................................................................
1600        24 CFR 972 Conversion of Developments From Public Housing Stock; Methodology for         2577-AC33
            Comparing Costs of Public Housing and Tenant-Based Assistance (FR-4718).............
1601        24 CFR 990 Operating Funds for Debt Service (FR-4843)...............................     2577-AC49
1602        24 CFR 1000 NAHASDA Housing Assistance for Native Hawaiians (FR-4668)...............     2577-AC27
1603        Capital Fund Program (FR-4880) (Reg Plan Seq No. 71)................................     2577-AC50
1604        Section 8 Management Assessment Program (FR-4884)...................................     2577-AC52
1605        24 CFR 983 Project-Based Voucher Program (FR-4636)..................................     2577-AC25
1606        24 CFR 964 Resident Participation in Public Housing (FR-4657).......................     2577-AC26
1607        24 CFR 1000 Implementation of Statutory Revisions to NAHASDA (FR-4750)..............     2577-AC37
1608        24 CFR 982 Tenant-Based Assistance: Housing Choice Voucher Program (FR-4838)........     2577-AC44
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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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1609        24 CFR 960 PHA Discretion in Treatment of Over-Income Families (FR-4824)............     2577-AC42
1610        24 CFR 982 Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program; Pilot Program for               2577-AC24
            Homeownership Assistance for Disabled Families (FR-4661)............................
1611        24 CFR 1000 Minimum Funding Under the Indian Housing Block Grant Program (FR-4825)..     2577-AC43
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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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1612        Operating Fund Allocation Formula (FR-4874).........................................     2577-AC51
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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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1613        24 CFR 945 Designated Housing (FR-4755).............................................     2577-AC36
1614        24 CFR 882 Up-Front Income Verification for the Public Housing, Housing Choice           2577-AC41
            Voucher, Project-Based Certificate, and Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Programs
            (FR-4804)...........................................................................
1615        24 CFR 972 Required Conversion of Development From Public Housing Stock (FR-4475)...     2577-AC01
1616        24 CFR 972 Voluntary Conversion of Developments From Public Housing Stock (FR-4476).     2577-AC02
1617        24 CFR 982 Housing Choice Voucher Program; Expansion of Payment Standards Protection     2577-AC18
            (FR-4586)...........................................................................
1618        24 CFR 982 Procedures for HQS Inspections in the Housing Choice Voucher Program (FR-     2577-AC45
            4839)...............................................................................
1619        24 CFR 984 Self-Sufficiency Performance Indicators (FR-4841)........................     2577-AC47
1620        24 CFR 990 Operating Fund Allocation Formula (FR-4425)..............................     2577-AB88
1621        24 CFR 905 Public Housing Capital Fund Program (FR-4507)............................     2577-AC16
1622        24 CFR 902 Changes to the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS)(FR-4707)..........     2577-AC32
1623        24 CFR 902 Deregulation for Small Public Housing Agencies (FR-4753).................     2577-AC34
1624        24 CFR 982 Housing Choice Voucher Program Homeownership Option: Eligibility of PHA-      2577-AC39
            Owned or Controlled Units (FR-4759).................................................
1625        24 CFR 990 Phase-Out of Operating Subsidy for Units Approved for Demolition/             2577-AC46
            Disposition (FR-4840)...............................................................
1626        24 CFR 990 Calculation of Vacant Units-Operating Subsidy (FR-4842)..................     2577-AC48
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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)   Proposed Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



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1518. NONDISCRIMINATION BASED ON DISABILITY; MULTIFAMILY HOMEOWNERSHIP 
PROJECTS (FR-4776)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 29 USC 794; 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 5309

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 8

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule clarifies the applicability of HUD's accessibility 
requirements (nondiscrimination based on disability) to multifamily 
homeownership projects receiving financial assistance from HUD. In 
addition, this rule conforms this part to statutory changes by 
replacing the term ``handicap'' with ``disability'' and by removing 
obsolete references.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cheryl Kent, Special Advisor for Disability Policy, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Secretary
Phone: 202 708-1734

RIN: 2501-AC87
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1519. TREBLE DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO ENGAGE IN LOSS MITIGATION (FR-4553)

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

RIN: 2501-AC66
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1520. THE SECRETARY OF HUD'S REGULATION OF FANNIE MAE AND FREDDIE MAC 
(FR-4790)

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

RIN: 2501-AC92
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1521. HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (FR-4833)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 12701 to 12839

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 92

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will propose various policy changes and 
clarifications to the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. Program 
areas where changes will be proposed include: loan guarantees, 
community housing development organization performance standards, and 
long-term compliance responsibilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2501-AC94
_______________________________________________________________________




1522. FHA LENDERS AND MORTGAGEES; PROHIBITING MISLEADING WORDS IN NAMES 
OF NON-FEDERALLY SUPERVISED ENTITIES AND STRENGTHENING ENFORCEMENT OF 
MORTGAGEE REVIEW BOARD SANCTIONS (FR-4765)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1703; 12 USC 1708(c); 12 USC 1708(d); 12 USC 
1709(s); 12 USC 1715b; 12 USC 1735(f)-14

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 25; 24 CFR 202

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would prohibit the use of certain misleading or 
restricted names used by non-Federally supervised lenders and 
mortgagees to increase compliance with existing criminal code (18 
U.S.C. 709) and to avoid confusion by consumers by lenders and 
mortgagees who use misleading words in their name to falsely imply that 
they have some connection with or authorization from the Department of 
Housing and Urban Development and/or the Federal Housing 
Administration. In addition, this rule will limit the ability of 
lenders and mortgagees to evade Mortgagee Review Board sanctions by 
selling their addresses, names, and assets to another FHA-approved 
lender or mortgagee.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Phillip A. Murray, Director, Office of Lender 
Activities and Program Compliance, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Housing, P3214, 451 7th Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20410
Phone: 202 708-1515

RIN: 2501-AC95
_______________________________________________________________________




1523. STREAMLINING HUD INCOME EXCLUSIONS (FR-4844)

Priority: Other Significant

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 amends the regulation for public housing and 
Section 8 programs to streamline HUD's income and rent regulations. The 
rule would include, but not be limited to, the elimination of some 
income exclusions that do not have a statutory basis.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Patricia Arnaudo, Senior Program Manager, Public 
Housing Occupancy and Management Division, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing, 451 7th Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20410
Phone: 202 708-0744

RIN: 2501-AC96

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1524. [bull] PROVIDING FOR ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS 
(FR-4875)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-107

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The President's objective for e--government, as contained in 
the President's Management Agenda, require Federal agencies to allow 
for electronic application submission. The Department proposes 
mandatory electronic submission for applications for Federal financial 
assistance. This rule would provide for public comment on this proposal 
to require electronic submission.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Barbara Dorf, Director, Office of Departmental Grants 
Management and Oversight, Department of Housing and Urban Development
Phone: 202 708-0667
Fax: 202-708-0531
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2501-AD02
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



_______________________________________________________________________




1525. [bull] IMPLEMENTATION OF REQUIREMENT FOR USE OF DATA UNIVERSAL 
NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) IDENTIFIER (FR-4876)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-107

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements the requirement for grant applicants to 
provide a DUN and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System 
(DUNS) number when applying for Federal funds through HUD's formula 
programs and published through NOFAs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Barbara Dorf, Director, Office of Departmental Grants 
Management and Oversight, Department of Housing and Urban Development
Phone: 202 708-0667
Fax: 202--708-0531
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2501-AD01
_______________________________________________________________________




1526. FAIR MARKET RENTS PROGRAMS: INCREASED FAIR MARKET RENTS FOR 
CERTAIN AREAS AND HIGHER PAYMENT STANDARDS (FR-4606)

Priority: Economically 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 final rule follows publication of an October 2, 2002, 
interim rule, and takes into consideration the public comments on the 
interim rule.

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                    11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Gerald J. Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management 
and Operations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0477

RIN: 2501-AC75
_______________________________________________________________________




1527. AMERICAN DREAM DOWNPAYMENT INITIATIVE (FR-4832)

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

RIN: 2501-AC93
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



_______________________________________________________________________




1528. 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

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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: Barbara Dorf, Director, Office of Departmental Grants 
Management and Oversight, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Administration
Phone: 202 708-0667

RIN: 2501-AC68
_______________________________________________________________________




1529. 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, Director, Office of Government Sponsored 
Enterprise Oversight, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-2224

RIN: 2501-AC76
_______________________________________________________________________




1530. 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: Next Action Undetermined

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
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



_______________________________________________________________________




1531. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) AND 
GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (FR-4692)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 21; 24 CFR 24

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/26/03                    68 FR 66533

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  This action may have federalism implications as defined in 
EO 13132.

Agency Contact: Dane Narode
Phone: 202 708-2350

RIN: 2501-AC81
_______________________________________________________________________




1532. ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS FOR DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND ALTERATION 
OF CERTAIN FACILITIES FINANCED WITH PUBLIC FUNDS (FR-4317)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 40; 24 CFR 41

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Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/05/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Milton Turner
Phone: 202 708-2333

RIN: 2501-AC47
_______________________________________________________________________




1533. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD'S 
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES (FR-4523)

Priority: Other Significant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/29/03                    68 FR 56116
Final Action Effective          10/29/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Walter Prybyla
Phone: 202 708-1201

RIN: 2501-AC83
_______________________________________________________________________




1534. [bull] OPEN COMPETITION AND GOVERNMENT NEUTRALITY TOWARDS 
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS' LABOR RELATIONS ON FEDERAL AND FEDERALLY FUNDED 
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (FR-4695)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule provides for codification of the requirements of 
Executive Order 13202 (the Executive Order), entitled ``Preservation of 
Open Competition and Government Neutrality Towards Government 
Contractors' Labor Relations on Federal and Federally Funded 
Construction Projects.'' The Executive order provides that, to the 
extent permitted by law, agencies may not permit inclusion of contract 
conditions requiring or prohibiting entering into or adhering to 
agreements with a labor organization, or otherwise discriminating 
against parties entering into or adhering to such agreements, as a 
condition for award of any federally funded contract or subcontract for 
construction. The purpose of this rule is to ensure compliance by all 
HUD grantees, recipients of financial assistance, parties to 
cooperative agreements, contractors, and subcontractors with the 
requirements of open competition and government neutrality in awarding 
federally funded contracts or subcontracts for construction.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/22/03                    68 FR 28102
Interim Final Rule Effective    06/23/03
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/21/03
Final Action                    10/17/03                    68 FR 59848
Final Action Effective          11/17/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Aaron Santa Anna, Assistant General Counsel for 
Regulations, Department of Housing and Urban Development
Phone: 202 708-3055

RIN: 2501-AC98
_______________________________________________________________________




1535. RULE TO CONFORM REGULATORY DEFINITIONS; CIVIL RIGHTS RESTORATION 
ACT (FR-4587)

Priority: Other Significant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/05/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Frank
Phone: 202 708-0836

RIN: 2501-AC70
_______________________________________________________________________




1536. PARTICIPATION IN HUD PROGRAMS BY FAITH--BASED ORGANIZATIONS; 
PROVIDING FOR EQUAL TREATMENT FOR ALL HUD PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS (FR-4782)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 92; 24 CFR 570; 24 CFR 572; 24 CFR 574; 24 CFR 
576; 24 CFR 582; 24 CFR 583; 24 CFR 585; . . .

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/30/03                    68 FR 56396
Final Action Effective          10/30/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ryan Streeter
Phone: 202 708-2402

RIN: 2501-AC89

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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)         Prerule Stage


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1537. NONPROPRIETARY DATA SUBMITTED BY THE FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE 
ASSOCIATION (FANNIE MAE) AND THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
(FREDDIE MAC) (FR-4796)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1451 et seq; 12 USC 1716 to 1723i; 12 USC 4501 
to 4641; 28 USC 2461 note; 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 3601 to 3619

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 81

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This notice sets forth a Final Order of the Department of 
Housing and Urban Development which provides that certain loan-level 
mortgage data submitted by the Federal National Mortgage Association 
(Fannie Mae, Government-Sponsored Enterprise, or GSE) and the Federal 
Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac, Government-Sponsored 
Enterprise, or GSE) to HUD will be reclassified from proprietary to 
NON-proprietary and made available to the public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AH96
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1538. SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE; LENDER COMPLIANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY (FR-
4761)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1703; 12 USC 1708(c); 12 USC 1708 (d); 12 USC 
1709; 12 USC 1709(s); 12 USC 1715(b); 12 USC 1735; 12 UDC 1735(f)-14; 
42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 25; 24 CFR 202

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule would allow the Department to be more restrictive as 
to who can be an owner or officer of an FHA-approved lending entity, 
better hold the owners and principal officers and loan officers 
accountable for noncompliance, clarify duties and responsibilities of 
all parties involved in the loan origination process, and update FHA's 
lender requirements to reflect current operating practices in the 
mortgage industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Phillip A. Murray, Director, Office of Lender 
Activities and Program Compliance, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Housing, P3214, 451 7th Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20410
Phone: 202 708-1515

RIN: 2502-AH87
_______________________________________________________________________




1539. ESTABLISHMENT OF LOAN OFFICER REGISTRY AND ESTABLISHMENT OF 
SERVICING APPROVAL AGREEMENTS (FR-4764)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 202.5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would authorize the Department to establish a loan 
officer registry and a servicing approval agreement for FHA-approved 
lenders. The loan officer registry would limit registration of a loan 
officer to one FHA-approved lender at a time and give the Department 
the ability to monitor a loan officer. The rule would provide for 
sanctions against loan officers for poor performance. Also, the rule 
would clarify that a loan officers must be an employee of a lender. 
This rule also would create a servicing approval agreement that would 
require FHA approval. The Department believes that the servicing 
agreement would enhance its authority to supervise the servicing of 
FHA-insured mortgages and to take action against mortgagees that fail 
to perform required servicing functions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Phillip A. Murray, Director, Office of Lender 
Activities and Program Compliance, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Housing, P3214, 451 7th Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20410
Phone: 202 708-1515

RIN: 2502-AH88
_______________________________________________________________________




1540. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF LOAN CORRESPONDENTS AND SPONSORS 
(FR-4762)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1703, 1709, 1710; 12 USC 1715b; 12 USC 1715y; 
42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 202.2; 24 CFR 202.8(b)(7); 24 CFR 207.255(b)(11)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would describe the duties and responsibilities of 
FHA-approved loan correspondents and sponsors. The Department believes 
it necessary to delineate clearly the different responsibilities and 
duties of loan correspondents and sponsors to ensure compliance with 
FHA program requirements. The rule also would define the terms 
``origination'' and ``underwriting.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/04

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Phillip A. Murray, Director, Office of Lender 
Activities and Program Compliance, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Housing, P3214, 451 7th Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20410
Phone: 202 708-1515

RIN: 2502-AH90
_______________________________________________________________________




1541. HUD MULTIFAMILY ACCELERATED PROCESSING QUALITY ASSURANCE 
ENFORCEMENT (FR-4836)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 207; 24 CFR 220; 24 CFR 221; 24 CFR 232

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule outlines the process for implementing quality 
control on FHA-insured multifamily housing loans processed using 
multifamily accelerated processing (MAP). It includes the various 
controls available for HUD when corrective action is necessary, 
including warning letters, limited denial of participation, MAP 
probation, MAP suspension, termination of MAP privileges, and the role 
of the MAP lender review board.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AI01
_______________________________________________________________________




1542. 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1543. [bull] REVISED GUIDELINES FOR PREVIOUS PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATION 
(FR-4870)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1702 to 1715 2--21; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of the Previous Participation Certification 
process is to assure that prospective participants in HUD's Multifamily 
Housing Programs have a history of carrying out their past financial, 
legal, and administrative obligations in a satisfactory and timely 
manner. This revision to 24 CFR 200.217(a) sets the effective date when 
all participants will be required to file their Previous Participation 
Certificates, via HUD's secure Internet site into the Active Partner 
Performance System web application.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Hill, Director of Policy and Participations 
Standards Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
of Housing
Phone: 202 708-0614

RIN: 2502-AI10
_______________________________________________________________________




1544. [bull] HUD MULTIFAMILY RENTAL AND HEALTH CARE FACILITY CLOSING 
DOCUMENTS (FR-4883)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: HUD is publishing for comment a comprehensive set of closing 
forms and documents for use under the FHA's Multifamily Accelerated 
Processing (MAP) initiative, and proposing conforming amendments to its 
multifamily insurance regulations. The purpose of this rule is to 
develop and adopt a set of instruments to offer the requisite 
protection to all parties to MAP transactions, consistent with modern 
real estate and mortgage lending laws and procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gains E. Hopkins, Office of General Counsel, Department 
of Housing and Urban Development
Phone: 202 708-4090

RIN: 2502-AI11
_______________________________________________________________________




1545. [bull] REVISIONS TO THE SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE INSURANCE PROGRAM 
(FR-4831)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a statutory change, this rule would revise 
certain

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regulations under Single Family Mortgage Insurance Program that govern 
actions by mortgagees with respect to mortgages in default. The rule 
also would amend other regulations under the Program to make them 
consistent with industry practices. The Department believes that these 
changes would help to increase the administrative efficiency of the 
Single Family Mortgage Insurance Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AI03
_______________________________________________________________________




1546. [bull] STATE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS (FR-4877)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203.47f

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would make manufactured homes installed to state 
established permanent installation requirements and manufacturer-
approved permanent foundation requirements eligible for FHA mortgage 
insurance when accompanied by an engineer's certification that the 
dwelling was installed in accordance with the respective requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Maynard Curry, Office of Insured Single Family Housing, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-2676

RIN: 2502-AI07
_______________________________________________________________________




1547. [bull] ACCELERATED CLAIMS AND ASSET DISPOSITION PROGRAM (FR-4887)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1710

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would make the Accelerated Claims Disposition (ACD) 
initiative a permanent HUD program. With the alignment of interests 
between the private and public sectors and with the selection of loans 
according to criteria for various asset disposition options, the ACD 
program will assist homeowners to keep their homes through innovative 
restructuring and disposition of the loans. The ACD program will be one 
of HUD's programs for processing the majority of its terminal claims 
and disposing of its financial assets.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kathleen Malone, Director, Asset Sales Staff, Office of 
Finance and Budget, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
of Housing
Phone: 202 708-2625

RIN: 2502-AI14
_______________________________________________________________________




1548. [bull] HOME EQUITY CONVERSION MORTGAGES (HECM): LONG-TERM CARE 
INSURANCE (FR-4857)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement a statutory amendment to the 
National Housing Act that waives payment by a mortgagor of the up-front 
mortgage insurance premium (MIP) payable at the time of insurance of 
the mortgage on the mortgagor's property. The amendment authorizes the 
waiver of the MIP only with respect to a home equity conversion 
mortgage (HECM) under which the total amount of all future payments to 
the mortgagor will be used for costs of a qualified long-term care 
insurance contract that covers the mortgagor or members of the 
household residing in the property that is subject to the mortgage.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/04

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-AI04
_______________________________________________________________________




1549. [bull] COMPETITIVE SALES PROCEDURES -- OWNER-OCCUPANT PRIORITY 
OVER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS (FR-4858)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 291

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend the existing regulations governing the 
calculation of the ``net bid amount'' on sales of HUD-owned single 
family properties to provide that an ``acceptable offer'' will be 
received from owner-occupant purchasers in a higher number of sales. 
This change will increase the number of sales going directly to owner-
occupant purchasers as opposed to non-profit purchasers that, in turn, 
must resell to an owner-occupant.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James C Everett, Office of the Deputy Assistant 
Secretary for Single Family Housing, Department

[[Page 73059]]

of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-1672

RIN: 2502-AI05
_______________________________________________________________________




1550. [bull] DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS AGAINST HUD-QUALIFIED REAL ESTATE 
BROKERS (FR-4871)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 291

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this rule is to address real estate broker 
participation in predatory lending practices targeted at Federal 
Housing Administration (FHA) borrowers. This rule includes measures to 
prevent property ``flipping,'' inflated appraisals falsified gift 
letters, and fraudulent underwriting. This rule is similar to other 
removal rules for appraisers, 203K consultants, and nonprofits. (Each 
has a separate approval/removal rule.) It allows HUD to have a 
shortened procedure for real estate brokers than 24 CFR part 24 
Suspension and Debarment procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AI08
_______________________________________________________________________




1551. [bull] MANUFACTURED HOMES CONSTRUCTION SAFETY STANDARDS (FR-4886)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 3280

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would allow for miscellaneous revisions to current 
construction standards and updates to standards incorporated by 
reference.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William W. Matchneer III, Administrator, Office of 
Manufactured Housing Programs, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-6401

RIN: 2502-AI12
_______________________________________________________________________




1552. [bull] MANUFACTURED HOUSING ON--SITE CONSTRUCTION (FR-4885)

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

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 3282

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would allow limited on--site completion of new 
manufactured homes without requiring, under certain circumstances, 
manufacturers to obtain alternate construction approvals under the 
current regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William W. Matchneer III, Administrator, Office of 
Manufactured Housing Programs, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-6401

RIN: 2502-AI13
_______________________________________________________________________




1553. DISPOSITION OF HUD-OWNED SINGLE FAMILY ASSETS IN ASSET CONTROL 
AREAS (FR-4471)

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

RIN: 2502-AH40
_______________________________________________________________________




1554. LIMITATION OF FHA-INSURED LOANS TO NONPROFIT AGENCIES (FR-4702)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200; 24 CFR 291

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule limits the time period that a nonprofit may have in 
its portfolio at any time 10 or more single family properties that have 
been acquired in any one fiscal year with FHA insured mortgages; 
prohibits nonprofits from obtaining FHA insurance for single family 
properties with more than two living units; and requires participating 
nonprofits to provide evidence of two years of IRS 501(c) status and 
two consecutive years of housing development experience within the 
previous five years.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margaret Burns, Director, Program Support Division, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-0317

RIN: 2502-AH71
_______________________________________________________________________




1555. DISPOSITION OF HUD-ACQUIRED SINGLE FAMILY PROPERTY; OFFICER/
TEACHER NEXT DOOR SALES PROGRAMS (FR-4712)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 291

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule codifies the policies and procedures concerning the 
Teacher Next Door (TND) Sales Program. The TND Sales Program has been 
operating since December 7, 1999, as a temporary program. This rule 
establishes the TND Sales Program as a permanent part of HUD's single 
family property disposition program. Through the TND Sales Program, HUD 
makes HUD-acquired single family properties

[[Page 73060]]

available to eligible teachers for purchase at a discount from the list 
price. The TND Sales Program is closely modelled after HUD's Officer 
Next Door (OND) Sales Program, which provides the same benefits to 
eligible law enforcement officers. In addition to codifying the TND 
Sales Program, the rule would also clarify and revise certain 
requirements applicable to both the OND and TND Sales Programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Joseph McCloskey, Director, Office of Single Family 
Asset Management, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
of Housing, Room 9172
Phone: 202 708-1672

RIN: 2502-AH72
_______________________________________________________________________




1556. UP--FRONT MORTGAGE INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR LOANS INSURED UNDER 24 
CFR 203(K) AND 234(C) OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT (FR-4749)

Priority: Economically Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1709(c); 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203.50; 24 CFR 203.284; 24 CFR 203.285

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends 24 CFR part 203 to require an up-front 
payment at the beginning of the loan of the insurance premium for loans 
insured under sections 203(k) and 234(c) of the National Housing Act. 
Formerly, these loans required only monthly premium payments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/07/03                    68 FR 58006
NPRM Comment Period End         12/08/03
Final Action                    03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Beavers, Deputy Director, Office of Single Family 
Program Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AH82
_______________________________________________________________________




1557. HOME EQUITY CONVERSION MORTGAGES (HECM); COOPERATIVE HOUSING 
DEVELOPMENTS (FR-4777)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203.43 (b)(1); 24 CFR 206.45 (b)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would expand the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage 
(HECM) program to cover approved cooperative housing developments. The 
rule would implement an amendment to the National Housing Act that 
authorizes HUD to insure HECM mortgages in cooperative housing 
developments. The expansion of the HECM program, in the Department's 
view, would contribute to the effort to broaden reverse mortgage 
financing opportunities for elderly homeowners.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/04

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-AH89
_______________________________________________________________________




1558. E-ENDORSEMENT OF FHA-INSURED MORTGAGES (FR-4789)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1709; 12 USC 1710; 12 USC 1715b; 12 USC 1715z-1

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement the Federal Housing Administration 
(FHA) electronic endorsement program for all mortgages eligible for 
insurance endorsement under the Direct Endorsement program. The program 
will reduce FHA's insurance risk by collecting additional information 
at the loan-level to target loans and lenders for post-endorsement 
technical reviews, and by employing fraud prevention tools. The program 
will also reduce government costs derived from storing case binders.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Beavers, Deputy Director, Office of Single Family 
Program Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AH95
_______________________________________________________________________




1559. MANUFACTURED HOUSING INSTALLATION PROGRAM (FR-4812)

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 5401 et seq

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 3285

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 27, 2005, Final.

Abstract: By December 2005, HUD is required under the Manufactured 
Housing Improvement Act to establish and implement an installation 
program that includes: (1) Installation standards; (2) the training and 
licensing of manufactured home installers; and (3) inspection of the 
installation of manufactured homes. HUD's program will be implemented 
in States that do not have their own qualifying installation program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           03/10/03                    68 FR 11448
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/24/03
NPRM                            03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

[[Page 73061]]

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: William W. Matchneer III, Administrator, Office of 
Manufactured Housing Programs, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-6401

RIN: 2502-AH97
_______________________________________________________________________




1560. MANUFACTURED HOUSING DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROGRAM (FR-4813)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 5401 et seq

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 3286

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 27, 2005, Final.

Abstract: Under the Manufactured Housing Improvement Act, HUD is 
required to establish a program for the timely resolution of disputes 
among manufacturers, retailers, and installers of manufactured homes 
regarding responsibility for defects in manufactured homes, and is also 
required to establish a paragraph for the issuance of appropriate 
orders for the correction or repair of defects in manufactured homes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           03/10/03                    68 FR 11452
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/24/03
NPRM                            03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William W. Matchneer III, Administrator, Office of 
Manufactured Housing Programs, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-6401

RIN: 2502-AH98
_______________________________________________________________________




1561. HOUSING COUNSELING PROGRAM (FR-4798)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 214

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish regulations for the Department's 
housing counseling program, as authorized by the Housing and Urban 
Development Act of 1968, and for which, the past several years, notices 
of funding availability are issued on an annual basis. Establishment of 
regulations would assist homeowners and tenants in improving their 
housing conditions and in meeting the responsibilities of homeownership 
and tenancy. This rule would adopt, without substantive change, the 
housing counseling program requirements with which grantees and housing 
counseling agencies are already familiar.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joanne Edwards, Housing Program Specialist, Department 
of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-0317

RIN: 2502-AH99
_______________________________________________________________________




1562. DUE DILIGENCE/QUALITY CONTROL PLANS (FR-4846)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation would require all FHA approved mortgagees and 
Loan Correspondents to have in place and implement a Quality Control 
Plan for the origination and/or servicing of FHA insured mortgages. The 
Quality Control Plan would have to contain a due diligence procedure to 
evaluate whole loans or servicing rights purchases. The due diligence 
would also include specific procedures for reviewing the source of the 
loans and require an analysis of portfolio risk through a loan level 
review and sampling methodology. Appropriate actions if a loan or a 
percentage of loans is not in compliance with FHA requirements would 
also be required.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AI02
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1563. SECTION 223F SUPPLEMENTAL COST CERTIFICATION (FR-4793)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1701 to 1715z--20

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will eliminate the supplemental cost 
certification requirement for FHA loans insured pursuant to section 
223f where repairs are required after endorsement of the loan. This 
change will eliminate an unnecessary burden to the public. At closing/
endorsement, an escrow is established sufficient to complete all 
repairs, and inspection of repairs is required. Once repairs are 
completed, the balance of escrow is returned to the owner by the 
mortgagee. If repairs are not completed, the mortgagee uses the balance 
of escrow.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/00/04

[[Page 73062]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AH93
_______________________________________________________________________




1564. UPFRONT MORTGAGE INSURANCE PREMIUMS: REMITTANCE REQUIREMENTS (FR-
4690)

Priority: Other Significant

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

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                            08/21/02                    67 FR 54312
NPRM Comment Period End         10/21/02
Final Rule                      02/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1565. ELIGIBILITY OF ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGES (ARMS) (FR-4745)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1715z-16; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203.49

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will implement section 206 of HUD's FY 2002 
Appropriations Act and enhance home buying opportunities through 
additional product offerings, ``hybrid ARMs,'' tailored to the 
financial conditions of lenders including 7- and 10-year ARMS.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/11/03                    68 FR 11730
NPRM Comment Period End         05/12/03
Final Action                    02/00/04

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-AH84
_______________________________________________________________________




1566. ELIGIBILITY OF MORTGAGES ON HAWAIIAN HOMELANDS INSURED UNDER 
SECTION 247 (FR-4779)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend the regulations that define the terms 
``native Hawaiian'' and ``eligibility of mortgagor'' to conform them to 
the revised definitions enacted by a recent statutory change to the 
National Housing Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/00/04

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-AH92
_______________________________________________________________________




1567. 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 1437f 
(c)(8); 42 USC 1437f(t) ; 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 1437f note; . . .

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, which 
established the mark-to-market program. Subsequently HUD decided to 
separate the two parts and publish final part 401 separately, although 
the current rule 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 
project's 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 Rule                      04/00/04
Interim Final Rule              04/00/04

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-AH47
_______________________________________________________________________




1568. REVISIONS TO FHA CREDIT WATCH TERMINATION INITIATIVE (FR-4625)

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

RIN: 2502-AH60
_______________________________________________________________________




1569. 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)

[[Page 73063]]

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On June 5, 2001, HUD published a proposed rule to implement 
certain statutory changes to the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) 
Program made by section 201 of the American Homeownership and Economic 
Opportunity Act of 2000. The HECM Program enables older homeowners to 
withdraw some of the equity in their home in the form of payments for 
life, a fixed term, or at intervals through a line of credit. The 
statutory changes include authorization to offer mortgage insurance for 
refinancing of existing HECMs, and providing consumers with safeguards 
for such refinancing. This rule follows publication of the June 5, 
2001, proposed rule, and takes into consideration the public comments 
received on the proposed rule. In addition, this rule requests comments 
on a provision that implements another statutory change to the HECM 
program, specifically the initial mortgage insurance premium (MIP) that 
may be charged on an HECM refinancing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/05/01                    66 FR 30278
NPRM Comment Period End         07/05/01
Final Action                    12/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1570. 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. This rule follows publication of an August 12, 2002, 
proposed rule and takes into consideration the public comments on the 
proposed rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/12/02                    67 FR 52526
NPRM Comment Period End         10/11/02
Final Action                    04/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1571. FHA INSPECTOR ROSTER (FR-4720)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200.170; 24 CFR 200.171; 24 CFR 200.172

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes the criteria for inclusion on, and 
removal from, the FHA Inspector Roster. FHA officials will review the 
credentials of individuals desiring placement on this roster or 
recertification to the roster. The rule also identifies when a 
mortgagee must use the services of those individuals appearing on the 
roster. This rule follows publication of an October 10, 2002, proposed 
rule and takes into consideration the public comments on the proposed 
rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/10/02                    67 FR 63198
NPRM Comment Period End         12/09/02
Final Action                    02/00/04

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-AH76
_______________________________________________________________________




1572. LENDER ACCOUNTABILITY FOR APPRAISALS (FR-4722)

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

RIN: 2502-AH78
_______________________________________________________________________




1573. MIXED FINANCE DEVELOPMENT FOR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY 
OR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER CHANGES TO 24 CFR PART 891 (FR-
4725)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 106-569, sec 831 to 834 (Am. Homeownership & 
Economic Opportunity Act of 2000)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 891

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule permits for-profit limited partners to partner with 
a nonprofit general partner in developing assisted housing for elderly 
and disabled using a mixed finance model, where HUD funding and non-
Federal funding sources are combined in a single project. This rule 
would implement this program, providing for rules for the use of 
different funding sources, application procedures, procedures for the 
dispersal of funds, and other matters involved in program 
implementation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/01/03                    68 FR 67316
Interim Final Rule Effective    12/31/03
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/30/04
Final Action                    06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

[[Page 73064]]

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Aretha Williams, Housing Project Manager, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing, Room 6142, 
Washington, DC 20410
Phone: 202 708-2866

RIN: 2502-AH83
_______________________________________________________________________




1574. DISTRIBUTION OF TAX CREDIT PROCEEDS (FR-4792)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200.54(b)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends 24 CFR 200.54(b) to provide that low-income 
housing tax credit syndication proceeds and historic tax credit 
syndication proceeds will be treated in the same manner as funds 
provided by a grant or loan from a Federal, State, or local government 
agency or instrumentality to the extent that these proceeds do not have 
to be fully disbursed before the disbursement of mortgage proceeds.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/30/03                    68 FR 44844
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/29/03
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/29/03
Final Action                    01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AH91
_______________________________________________________________________




1575. FHA TOTAL MORTGAGE SCORECARD (FR-4835)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will codify policies and procedures that lenders 
and automated underwriting system vendors must observe to use the FHA 
Technology Open To All Lenders (TOTAL) mortgage scorecard. The TOTAL 
scorecard assesses the creditworthiness of prospective borrowers by 
evaluating certain mortgage application and credit variables that have 
been statistically proven to accurately predict the likelihood of 
default on an FHA-insured mortgage. Lenders using the TOTAL scorecard, 
in accordance with instructions described in the rule, will be afforded 
certain relief from existing documentation and credit policy 
requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/21/03                    68 FR 65824
Interim Final Rule Effective    12/22/03
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/20/04
Final Action                    05/00/04

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-AI00
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1576. FHA APPRAISER WATCH INITIATIVE (FR-4744)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish HUD's regulations for the Federal 
Housing Administration (FHA) Appraiser Watch Initiative. Modeled on 
FHA's Credit Watch Termination Initiative, the proposed rule would 
provide for an electronic, fully computerized Appraiser Watch 
monitoring system. The Appraiser Watch Initiative establishes and 
monitors a performance standard that appraisers must meet to maintain 
their status on the Appraiser Roster. An appraiser may be removed from 
the Roster for not meeting the performance standard.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/23/02                    67 FR 48344
Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, 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-AH81
_______________________________________________________________________




1577. RELEASE OF INFORMATION TO TENANTS AND OTHER PARTIES PURSUANT TO 
MAHRA (FR-4531)

Priority: Other Significant

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

[[Page 73065]]

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AH45
_______________________________________________________________________




1578. RESPA--IMPROVING THE PROCESS FOR OBTAINING MORTGAGES (FR-4727)

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 3500

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish a new framework for borrower 
disclosures under RESPA that would: (1) address the issue of mortgage 
broker compensation, specifically the problem of lender payments to 
mortgage brokers, by fundamentally changing the way in which such 
lender payments in brokered mortgage transactions are recorded and 
reported to borrowers; (2) significantly improve HUD's Good Faith 
Estimate (GFE) settlement cost disclosure, and amend HUD's related 
RESPA regulations, to make the GFE firmer and more usable, to 
facilitate shopping for mortgages, and to avoid unexpected charges to 
borrowers at settlement; and (3) remove regulatory barriers to allow 
guaranteed packages of settlement services and mortgages to be made 
available to borrowers, to make borrower shopping for mortgages easier 
and further reduce settlement costs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/29/02                    67 FR 49134
NPRM Comment Period End         10/28/02
Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ivy Jackson, Acting Director, Interstate Land Sales and 
RESPA Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Housing
Phone: 202 708-0502

RIN: 2502-AH85
_______________________________________________________________________




1579. AMENDMENTS TO THE SECTION 203(K) REHABILITATION LOAN INSURANCE 
PROGRAM (FR-4701)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On August 21, 2002 (67 FR 54308), HUD published a proposed 
rule for public comment to amend HUD's regulations for the Section 
203(k) Rehabilitation Loan Insurance Program (203(k) Program). The 
203(k) Program is the Federal Housing Administration's (FHA's) primary 
program for the rehabilitation and repair of single family properties. 
First, the proposed rule would limit 203(k)rehabilitation loan 
insurance to one-unit structures. The proposed rule would also 
establish a cap on the total cost of rehabilitation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/21/02                    67 FR 54308
NPRM Comment Period End         10/21/02


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, 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-AH73
_______________________________________________________________________




1580. MARK-TO-MARKET PROGRAM AMENDMENTS (FR-4751)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 107-116, title VI

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 401

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would make conforming changes to the mark-to-market 
regulations as necessary to fully implement the Mark-to-Market Program 
Extension Act of 2001, enacted as title VI of Pub. L. 107-116.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marilyn E. Carlson, Senior Advisor--FHA, Office of 
Multifamily Housing Asset Restructuring, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-0001

RIN: 2502-AH86
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1581. APPRAISER QUALIFICATIONS FOR PLACEMENT ON FHA SINGLE FAMILY 
APPRAISER ROSTER (FR-4620)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/16/03                    68 FR 26946
Final Action Effective          06/16/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vance Morris
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AH59

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1582. PROHIBITION OF PROPERTY FLIPPING IN HUD'S SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE 
INSURANCE PROGRAMS (FR-4615)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/01/03                    68 FR 23370
Final Action Effective          06/02/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vance Morris
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AH57
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)



_______________________________________________________________________




1583. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM (FR-4616)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 11381; 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: John D. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1584. [bull] EMPOWERMENT ZONES: RESIDENT BENEFIT AND ECONOMIC 
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR GRANTS (FR-4853)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 26 USC 1391; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 598

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to establish review standards for 
determining whether grant funds provided to Empowerment Zones will 
provide a sufficient level of benefit to residents and also be used in 
conjunction with economic development activities consistent with the 
strategic plan for each Empowerment Zone.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: John Haines, Empowerment Zone Division, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, Office of Community Planning and 
Development
Phone: 202 708-6339

RIN: 2506-AC16
_______________________________________________________________________




1585. 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                            12/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1586. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM REVISION OF CDBG 
ELIGIBILITY AND NATIONAL OBJECTIVE REGULATIONS (FR-4699)

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

RIN: 2506-AC12

[[Page 73067]]

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


Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)



_______________________________________________________________________




1587. 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                    09/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1588. [bull] MODIFICATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 
DEFINITION FOR METROPOLITAN CITY AND OTHER CONFORMING AMENDMENTS (FR-
4872)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 570

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises the Community Development Block Grant 
(CDBG) program regulations by replacing the obsolete term ``central 
city'' with a new term ``principal city'' in the definition of 
``metropolitan city'' and other CDBG regulations referencing ``central 
city.'' The described revisions are necessary because of the recent 
changes to the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Standards for 
defining Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) and the announcement in 
2003 of new definitions for those areas using Census 2000 data. The 
rule updates the affected CDBG program regulations so that the 
terminology used by HUD is consistent with OMB standards and the 
purposes of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as 
amended.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2506-AC15
_______________________________________________________________________




1589. 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. The rule follows publication of an October 24, 2000, 
proposed rule, and takes into consideration the public comments 
received on the proposed rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/24/00                    65 FR 63756
NPRM Comment Period End         12/26/00
Interim Final Rule              06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Richard J. 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
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)



_______________________________________________________________________




1590. HOPWA SHALLOW RENTAL ASSISTANCE (FR-4822)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 574

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/08/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Vos
Phone: 202 708-1934

RIN: 2506-AC14

[[Page 73068]]

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1591. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM--INCREASING OPERATING COST PERCENTAGE 
(FR-4576)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 583

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/08/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: John D. Garrity
Phone: 202 708-4300

RIN: 2506-AC05
_______________________________________________________________________




1592. DESIGNATION OF RENEWAL COMMUNITIES AND THIRD ROUND EMPOWERMENT 
ZONES (FR-4663)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 598; 24 CFR 599

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/03/03                    68 FR 57604
Final Action Effective          11/03/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Pamela Glekas
Phone: 202 708-6339

RIN: 2506-AC09
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1593. [bull] REMOVAL OF REGULATION SPECIFYING MINIMUM FACE VALUE OF 
GINNIE MAE SECURITIES (FR-4856)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1721(g); 12 USC 1723(a); 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 320

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would remove the regulation that specifies the 
current minimum face amount of any security issued by the Government 
National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae). The proposed removal of the 
regulation would allow Ginnie Mae to offer alternative denominations of 
its securities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2503-AA17
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)



_______________________________________________________________________




1594. CERTIFICATION AND FUNDING OF STATE AND LOCAL FAIR HOUSING 
ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES (FR-4748)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3601 to 3619; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 115

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) provides 
assistance to State and local fair housing enforcement agencies to 
build an intergovernmental enforcement structure to further fair 
housing. HUD provides assistance to State and local fair housing 
enforcement agencies that administer fair housing laws that are 
substantially equivalent to the Fair Housing Act (title VIII of the 
Civil Rights Act of 1968; 42 USC 3601-3619). The FHAP program provides 
support for complaint processing, training, technical assistance, 
education and outreach, data and information systems, and other 
activities that will further fair housing within the State or local 
agency's jurisdiction. HUD intends to update its part 115 regulations 
with respect to both the certification of substantially equivalent 
agencies and the overall administration of the FHAP program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Myron Newry, Director, FHIP/FHAP Support Division, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Fair Housing and 
Equal Opportunity
Phone: 202 708-0800

RIN: 2529-AA90

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


Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)



_______________________________________________________________________




1595. FAIR HOUSING ACT REGULATION; CONFORMING AMENDMENT; UPDATE TO 
REFLECT CURRENT EDITION OF AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI) 
(FR-4554)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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
Interim Final Rule              12/00/03

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)



_______________________________________________________________________




1596. 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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulations at 24 CFR part 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: Linda J Thompson, Office of Economic Opportunity, 
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)     Completed Actions


Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)



_______________________________________________________________________




1597. FAIR HOUSING ACT REGULATIONS AMENDMENTS: STANDARDS GOVERNING 
SEXUAL HARASSMENT (FR-4597)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 100

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/08/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Enzel
Phone: 202 619--8046

RIN: 2529-AA89

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


Office of Administration (OA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1598. HUD ACQUISITION REGULATION (FR-4705)

Priority: Other Significant

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                            12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Edward L. Girovasi Jr., Director, Policy & Field 
Operations 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)



_______________________________________________________________________




1599. PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM--DEMOLITION OR DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC 
HOUSING PROJECTS (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                            11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ainars Rodins, Director, Special Applications Center, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Public and 
Indian Housing
Phone: 312 353-6236

RIN: 2577-AC20
_______________________________________________________________________




1600. CONVERSION OF DEVELOPMENTS FROM PUBLIC HOUSING STOCK; METHODOLOGY 
FOR COMPARING COSTS OF PUBLIC HOUSING AND TENANT-BASED ASSISTANCE (FR-
4718)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 972

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish the cost methodology that Public 
Housing Agencies (PHAs) must use under HUD's programs for the required 
and voluntary conversion of public housing developments to tenant-based 
assistance. Both programs require that PHAs, before undertaking any 
conversion activity, compare the cost of providing tenant-based 
assistance with the cost of continuing to operate the development as 
public housing. The cost methodology would be codified as an appendix 
to HUD's regulations for the required and voluntary conversion programs 
at 24 CFR part 972. The cost methodology was originally contained in 
HUD's July 23, 1999, proposed rule on voluntary conversions (although 
the methodology also applies to required conversions). HUD has decided 
to significantly revise the proposed cost methodology, based both on 
the public comments received on the proposed rule and upon further 
consideration of the cost factors that should be assessed by PHAs in 
making conversion determinations. Accordingly, HUD has decided to issue 
this new rule, which will provide the public with an additional 
opportunity to comment on the methodology that will be used for the 
required cost comparisons.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/17/03                    68 FR 54624
NPRM Comment Period End         11/17/03
Final Action                    05/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bessy Kong, Acting 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-AC33
_______________________________________________________________________




1601. OPERATING FUNDS FOR DEBT SERVICE (FR-4843)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 990

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 
authorized Public Housing Agencies to use public housing operating 
funds to repay debt service on private loans. This regulation would 
implement that provision.

[[Page 73071]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Bessy Kong, Acting 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-AC49
_______________________________________________________________________




1602. NAHASDA HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR NATIVE HAWAIIANS (FR-4668)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1715z-13a; 25 USC 4101 et seq; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 1006; 24 CFR 1007

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

Abstract: This 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 assistance. Part 1006 of this rule will implement the Native 
Hawaiian Housing Block Grant Program. Part 1007 will implement the 
Native Hawaiian Housing Loan Guarantee Program. HUD will publish both a 
final rule of the interim rule, and a separate proposed rule with 
additional program administration requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/13/02                    67 FR 40774
Interim Final Rule Effective    07/15/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/12/02
NPRM                            12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rodger Boyd, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Native 
American Programs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 401-7914

RIN: 2577-AC27
_______________________________________________________________________




1603. [bull] CAPITAL FUND PROGRAM (FR-4880)

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

RIN: 2577-AC50
_______________________________________________________________________




1604. [bull] SECTION 8 MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (FR-4884)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

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 will revise the way HUD measures PHAs. Many self-
certified indicators will be eliminated. The Section 8 Management 
Assessment Program (SEMAP) certification submitted by the PHA would be 
eliminated. All remaining indicators would be measured through PIC and 
other standards sources of data. SEMAP would renamed the Voucher 
Management Assessment Program (VMAP).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gerald J. Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management 
and Operations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0477

RIN: 2577-AC52
_______________________________________________________________________




1605. PROJECT-BASED VOUCHER PROGRAM (FR-4636)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 983

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The project-based Voucher Program replaces the project-based 
Certificate Program that was in existence for many years. Under the 
project-based Voucher Program, HUD pays rental assistance for eligible 
families to live in specific housing developments or units. A public 
housing agency (PHA) that administers a tenant-based housing choice 
voucher program may ``project-base'' up to 20 percent of voucher units 
funded by HUD. The project-based Program was authorized by law in 1998, 
as part of the statutory merger of the certificate and voucher tenant-
based programs. In 2000, the Congress substantially revised the 
project-based voucher law. The law made a number of changes including 
permitting a PHA to pay project-based assistance for a term of up to 10 
years, permitting a PHA to provide project-based assistance for 
existing housing that does not need rehabilitation, as well as for 
newly constructed or rehabilitated housing, and allowing a family to 
move from a project-based voucher unit after one year and transfer to 
the PHA's tenant--based voucher program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          01/16/01                     66 FR 3605
NPRM                            12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Gerald J. Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management 
and Operations, Department of Housing

[[Page 73072]]

and Urban Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0477

RIN: 2577-AC25
_______________________________________________________________________




1606. RESIDENT PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC HOUSING (FR-4657)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437c--1; 42 USC 1437r; 42 USC 1437t; 42 USC 
1437z-6; 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 1437d; 42 USC 1437g; 42 USC 1437l; 42 
USC 1437

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 964

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would update existing provisions of 24 CFR 964 and 
incorporate new provisions of the Quality Housing and Work 
Responsibility Act of 1998 related to resident/tenant participation. In 
particular, the rule would establish policies, procedures, and 
requirements for participating in the Resident Opportunities and self-
Sufficiency (ROSS) Program. Additionally, the proposed rule contains 
expanded definitions and other general information sections as part of 
HUD's long-standing efforts to support resident organizations and 
resident self-sufficiency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephanie Avery, Acting Director, Supportive Services 
and Grant Programs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-1380

RIN: 2577-AC26
_______________________________________________________________________




1607. IMPLEMENTATION OF STATUTORY REVISIONS TO NAHASDA (FR-4750)

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 implement statutory amendments made to the 
Native American Housing Assistance and self-Determination Act of 1996 
(25 USC 4101 et seq.) (NAHASDA) by the American Homeownership and 
Economic Opportunity Act (Pub. L. 106-569, approved December 27, 2000) 
and the Omnibus Indian Advancement Act (Pub. L. 106-568, approved 
December 27, 2000). (With minor exceptions, these two laws made 
identical amendments to NAHASDA.) The rule will update the NAHASDA 
regulations to conform to self-implementing statutory amendments not 
reflected in the regulations, as well as certain regulatory revisions 
related to the Indian Housing Block Grant formula that will occur as 
the result of negotiated rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Rodger Boyd, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Native 
American Programs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 401-7914

RIN: 2577-AC37
_______________________________________________________________________




1608. TENANT-BASED ASSISTANCE: HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM (FR-4838)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 982; 24 CFR 985

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the Housing Choice Voucher Program to 
reflect recent legislation covering the use of vouchers in assisted 
living facilities, use of enhanced vouchers, the calculation of renewal 
funding and other updating of the regulations to clarify or expand the 
policy in the regulation based on recent experience in program 
administration.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Gerald J. Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management 
and Operations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0477

RIN: 2577-AC44
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1609. PHA DISCRETION IN TREATMENT OF OVER--INCOME FAMILIES (FR-4824)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 960

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule permits PHAs to evict over--income tenants, subject 
to certain statutory exemptions permitting in-place tenants to increase 
their income without penalty.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/01/03                    68 FR 45734
Final Action                    03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Arnaudo, Senior Program Manager, Public 
Housing Occupancy and Management Division, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing, 451 7th Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20410

[[Page 73073]]

Phone: 202 708-0744

RIN: 2577-AC42
_______________________________________________________________________




1610. HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM; PILOT PROGRAM FOR 
HOMEOWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE FOR DISABLED FAMILIES (FR-4661)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 982

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule follows publication of a June 22, 2001, interim 
rule, and takes into consideration the public comments received on the 
interim rule. The June 22, 2001, interim rule established regulations 
to implement the three-year pilot program authorized by section 302 of 
the American Homeownership and Economic Opportunity Act of 2000. A 
public housing agency (PHA) may elect to provide homeownership 
assistance to a disabled family under the pilot program, rather than 
under the Housing Choice Voucher Program homeownership option. Under 
the pilot program, a PHA provides homeownership assistance to a 
disabled family residing in a home purchased and owned by one or more 
members of the family. In addition to the amendments implementing 
section 302, the interim rule also made several clarifying and 
technical amendments to the regulations for the Housing Choice Voucher 
program 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                    06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gerald J. Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management 
and Operations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0477

RIN: 2577-AC24
_______________________________________________________________________




1611. MINIMUM FUNDING UNDER THE INDIAN HOUSING BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (FR-
4825)

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 revises the current regulation to extend the period 
for which an Indian tribe may receive a minimum grant amount under the 
need component of the Indian Housing Block Grant formula. The minimum 
funding provision in the regulation expired on September 30, 2002. This 
rule authorizes the extension of the minimum funding provision under 
the need component through fiscal year 2003 to avoid hardship to the 
affected tribes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/24/03                    68 FR 37660
Interim Final Rule Effective    07/24/03
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/25/03
Final Action                    06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rodger Boyd, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Native 
American Programs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 401-7914

RIN: 2577-AC43
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1612. [bull] OPERATING FUND ALLOCATION FORMULA (FR-4874)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 990

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the formula system for allocating funds 
to public housing agencies for their operation and management of public 
housing. The current formula system was developed pursuant to section 
519 of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 (title V 
of Public Law 105-276, approved October 21, 1998). That statute amended 
section 9 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 to require 
development of a new formula that would change the method of 
determining the payment of operating subsidies to public housing 
agencies.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris Kubacki, Funding and Financial Management 
Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Public 
and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-4932

RIN: 2577-AC51

[[Page 73074]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1613. DESIGNATED HOUSING (FR-4755)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 945

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Arnaudo
Phone: 202 708-0744

RIN: 2577-AC36
_______________________________________________________________________




1614. UP-FRONT INCOME VERIFICATION FOR THE PUBLIC HOUSING, HOUSING 
CHOICE VOUCHER, PROJECT-BASED CERTIFICATE, AND SECTION 8 MODERATE 
REHABILITATION PROGRAMS (FR-4804)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 882; 24 CFR 960; 24 CFR 982; 24 CFR 983

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Patricia Arnaudo
Phone: 202 708-0744

RIN: 2577-AC41
_______________________________________________________________________




1615. REQUIRED CONVERSION OF DEVELOPMENT FROM PUBLIC HOUSING STOCK (FR-
4475)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 972

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/17/03                    68 FR 54600
Final Action Effective          03/15/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bessy Kong
Phone: 202 708-0713

RIN: 2577-AC01
_______________________________________________________________________




1616. VOLUNTARY CONVERSION OF DEVELOPMENTS FROM PUBLIC HOUSING STOCK 
(FR-4476)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 972

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/17/03                    68 FR 54612
Final Action Effective          03/15/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bessy Kong
Phone: 202 708-0713

RIN: 2577-AC02
_______________________________________________________________________




1617. HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM; EXPANSION OF PAYMENT STANDARDS 
PROTECTION (FR-4586)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 982

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 2501--AC75 (FR-
4606)                           09/16/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2577-AC18
_______________________________________________________________________




1618. PROCEDURES FOR HQS INSPECTIONS IN THE HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER 
PROGRAM (FR-4839)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 982

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

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

RIN: 2577-AC45
_______________________________________________________________________




1619. SELF-SUFFICIENCY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (FR-4841)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 984

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: William Russell
Phone: 202 708-1380

RIN: 2577-AC47
_______________________________________________________________________




1620. OPERATING FUND ALLOCATION FORMULA (FR-4425)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 990

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 2577--AC51 (FR-
4874)                           09/16/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris Kubacki
Phone: 202 708-4932

RIN: 2577-AB88
_______________________________________________________________________




1621. PUBLIC HOUSING CAPITAL FUND PROGRAM (FR-4507)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 905

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/01/03                    68 FR 45730
Final Action Effective          09/02/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Thorson
Phone: 202 708-1640

RIN: 2577-AC16
_______________________________________________________________________




1622. CHANGES TO THE PUBLIC HOUSING ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (PHAS)(FR-4707)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 902

[[Page 73075]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Wanda Funk
Phone: 202 708-4932

RIN: 2577-AC32
_______________________________________________________________________




1623. DEREGULATION FOR SMALL PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCIES (FR-4753)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 902; 24 CFR 903; 24 CFR 985

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/24/03                    68 FR 37664
Final Action Effective          07/24/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Bessy Kong
Phone: 202 708-0713

RIN: 2577-AC34
_______________________________________________________________________




1624. HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM HOMEOWNERSHIP OPTION: ELIGIBILITY 
OF PHA--OWNED OR CONTROLLED UNITS (FR-4759)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 982

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/17/03                    68 FR 54335
Final Action Effective          10/17/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

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

RIN: 2577-AC39
_______________________________________________________________________




1625. PHASE-OUT OF OPERATING SUBSIDY FOR UNITS APPROVED FOR DEMOLITION/
DISPOSITION (FR-4840)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 990

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: William Russell
Phone: 202 708-1380

RIN: 2577-AC46
_______________________________________________________________________




1626. CALCULATION OF VACANT UNITS--OPERATING SUBSIDY (FR-4842)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 990

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/10/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Energy Effects:  Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by 
Executive Order 13211.

Agency Contact: William Russell
Phone: 202 708-1380

RIN: 2577-AC48
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