[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-4935-N-01]

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 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.

     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: June 7, 2004.

 Alphonso Jackson,

Secretary.

                                  Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1394        Providing for Electronic Submission of Grant Applications (FR-4875)...................    2501-AD02
1395        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)...................................................................
1396        24 CFR 81 The Secretary of HUD's Regulation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (FR-4790)...    2501-AC92
1397        24 CFR 84 Grants and Agreements--Uniform Requirements for All HUD Programs (FR-4930)..    2501-AD05
1398        Consolidated Plan Amendments (FR-4923)................................................    2501-AD07
1399        24 CFR 92 Home Investment Partnerships Program (FR-4833)..............................    2501-AC94
1400        24 CFR 8 Nondiscrimination Based on Disability: Multifamily Homeownership Projects (FR-   2501-AC87
            4776).................................................................................
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                                    Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1401        Implementation of Requirement for Use of Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS)           2501-AD01
            Identifier (FR-4876)..................................................................
1402        Equal Employment Opportunity: Revisions to Affirmative Employment Programs Policy (FR-    2501-AD04
            4929).................................................................................
1403        24 CFR 203 Treble Damages for Failure To Engage in Loss Mitigation (FR-4553)..........    2501-AC66
1404        24 CFR 92 American Dream Downpayment Initiative (FR-4832).............................    2501-AC93
1405        HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Amendments to Homeownership Affordability           2501-AD06
            Requirements (FR-4940)................................................................
1406        24 CFR 5 Implementation of Executive Order 13279 for HUD Programs: Equal Protection of    2501-AD03
            the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations (FR-4881)........................
1407        24 CFR 888 Fair Market Rents Programs: Increased Fair Market Rents for Certain Areas      2501-AC75
            and Higher Payment Standards (FR-4606)................................................
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1408        24 CFR 81 The Secretary of HUD's Regulation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: Prohibiting    2501-AC76
            the Purchase of Certain Loans With High Costs and/or Predatory Features (FR-4614).....
1409        24 CFR 84 Adoption of Revisions to OMB Circular A-110 (FR-4573).......................    2501-AC68
1410        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
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1411        24 CFR 5 Streamlining HUD Income Exclusions (FR-4844).................................    2501-AC96
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                                        Office of Housing--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1412        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                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1413        24 CFR 25 Single Family Mortgage: Lender Compliance and Accountability (FR-4761)......    2502-AH87
1414        HUD Multifamily Rental and Health Care Facility Closing Documents (FR-4883)...........    2502-AI11
1415        24 CFR 202.2 Duties and Responsibilities of Loan Correspondents and Sponsors (FR-4762)    2502-AH90
1416        Revisions to the Single Family Mortgage Insurance Program (FR-4831)...................    2502-AI03
1417        State Installation Requirements (FR-4877).............................................    2502-AI07
1418        Notice of Default Reporting (FR-4916).................................................    2502-AI20
1419        Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM): Long-Term Care Insurance (FR-4857)...........    2502-AI04
1420        24 CFR 212 Housing Counseling Program (FR-4798).......................................    2502-AH99
1421        Competitive Sales Procedures--Owner-Occupant Priority Over Nonprofit Organizations (FR-   2502-AI05
            4858).................................................................................
1422        Disciplinary Actions Against HUD-Qualified Real Estate Brokers (FR-4871)..............    2502-AI08
1423        Accelerated Claims and Asset Disposition Program (FR-4887)............................    2502-AI14
1424        One Dollar Home Sales to Local Governments (FR 4862)..................................    2502-AI15
1425        24 CFR 880 Distributions to Nonprofit Owners of Certain HUD-Assisted Multifamily          2502-AH52
            Rental Projects (FR-4602).............................................................
1426        24 CFR 401 Mark-to-Market Program Amendments (FR-4751)................................    2502-AH86
1427        24 CFR 200 Hospital Mortgage Insurance Program (FR-4927)..............................    2502-AI22
1428        24 CFR 203.43 (b)(1) Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM): Cooperative Housing         2502-AH89
            Developments (FR-4777)................................................................
1429        24 CFR 203 Due Diligence/Quality Control Plans (FR-4846)..............................    2502-AI02
1430        24 CFR 291 Disposition of HUD-Owned Single Family Assets in Asset Control Areas (FR-      2502-AH40
            4471).................................................................................
1431        24 CFR 291, subpart F Disposition of HUD-Acquired Single Family Property: Officer/        2502-AH72
            Teacher Next Door Sales Programs (FR-4712)............................................
1432        24 CFR 3285 Manufactured Housing Installation Program (FR-4812).......................    2502-AH97
1433        24 CFR 3286 Manufactured Housing Dispute Resolution Program (FR-4813).................    2502-AH98
1434        24 CFR 402 Renewal of Expiring Section 8 Project-Based Assistance Contracts (FR-4551).    2502-AH47
1435        Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (FR-4886).........................    2502-AI12
1436        Manufactured Housing On-Site Construction (FR-4885)...................................    2502-AI13
1437        24 CFR 207 HUD Multifamily Accelerated Processing Quality Assurance Enforcement (FR-      2502-AI01
            4836).................................................................................
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                                       Office of Housing--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1438        24 CFR 200 Section 223f Supplemental Cost Certification (FR-4793).....................    2502-AH93
1439        Revised Guidelines for Previous Participation Certification (FR-4870).................    2502-AI10
1440        24 CFR 203 Eligibility of Mortgages on Hawaiian Homelands Insured Under Section 247       2502-AH92
            (FR-4779).............................................................................
1441        Amendments to Prohibition of Property Flipping in HUD's Single Family Mortgage            2502-AI18
            Insurance Programs (FR-4911)..........................................................
1442        24 CFR 236 Section 236 Excess Rental Charges (FR-4689)................................    2502-AH68
1443        24 CFR 203.18 Nonprofit Organization Participation in FHA Single Family Mortgage          2502-AH71
            Insurance Programs (FR-4702)..........................................................
1444        24 CFR 200.54(b) Distribution of Tax Credit Proceeds (FR-4792)........................    2502-AH91
1445        24 CFR 202 Revisions to FHA Credit Watch Termination Initiative (FR-4625).............    2502-AH60
1446        24 CFR 203 Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premiums: Remittance Requirements (FR-4690).....    2502-AH67
1447        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)...............................
1448        24 CFR 203 FHA Total Mortgage Scorecard (FR-4835).....................................    2502-AI00
1449        24 CFR 206 Insurance for Mortgages To Refinance Existing HECMs (FR-4667)..............    2502-AH63
1450        24 CFR 203 Lender Accountability for Appraisals (FR-4722).............................    2502-AH78

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1451        24 CFR 891 Mixed Finance Development for Supportive Housing for the Elderly or Persons    2502-AH83
            With Disabilities and Other Changes to 24 CFR Part 891 (FR-4725)......................
1452        Manufactured Housing Program: Minimum Payments to States (FR-4868)....................    2502-AI16
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                                      Office of Housing--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1453        24 CFR 401 Release of Information to Tenants and Other Parties Pursuant to MAHRA (FR-     2502-AH45
            4531).................................................................................
1454        24 CFR 202.5 Establishment of Loan Officer Registry and Establishment of Servicing        2502-AH88
            Approval Agreements (FR-4764).........................................................
1455        24 CFR 203 E-Endorsement of FHA-Insured Mortgages (FR-4789)...........................    2502-AH95
1456        24 CFR 3500 et seq RESPA--Improving the Process for Obtaining Mortgages (FR-4727).....    2502-AH85
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                                      Office of Housing--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1457        24 CFR 203.60 FHA Inspector Roster (FR-4720)..........................................    2502-AH76
1458        Changes in Maximum Mortgage Limits (FR-4913)..........................................    2502-AI19
1459        24 CFR 203.49 Eligibility of Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs) (FR-4745)...............    2502-AH84
1460        24 CFR 200.208 FHA Appraiser Watch Initiative (FR-4744)...............................    2502-AH81
1461        24 CFR 203 Amendments to the Section 203(k) Rehabilitation Loan Insurance Program (FR-    2502-AH73
            4701).................................................................................
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                        Office of Community Planning and Development--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1462        24 CFR 583 Supportive Housing Program (FR-4616).......................................    2506-AC07
1463        Empowerment Zones: Resident Benefit and Economic Development Standards for Grants (FR-    2506-AC16
            4853).................................................................................
1464        24 CFR 570 Community Development Block Grant Program Revision of CDBG Eligibility and     2506-AC12
            National Objective Regulations (FR-4699)..............................................
1465        24 CFR 574 Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) (FR-4708)..............    2506-AC11
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                         Office of Community Planning and Development--Final Rule Stage
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1466        Modification of the Community Development Block Grant Definition for Metropolitan City    2506-AC15
            and Other Conforming Amendments (FR-4872).............................................
1467        Community Development Block Grant Program: Small Cities and Insular Areas Programs (FR-   2506-AC17
            4919).................................................................................
1468        24 CFR 570 Prohibition on Use of CDBG Assistance for Job-Pirating Activities (FR-4556)    2506-AC04
1469        24 CFR 570 CDBG Program for States: Community Revitalization Strategy Requirements and    2506-AB83
            Miscellaneous Technical Amendments (FR-4081)..........................................
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                           Government National Mortgage Association--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1470        Removal of Regulation Specifying Minimum Face Value of Ginnie Mae Securities (FR-4856)    2503-AA17
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                        Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1471        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                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1472        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                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1473        24 CFR 135 Economic Opportunities for Low- and Very-Low-Income Persons (FR-2898)......    2529-AA49
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                                  Office of Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1474        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
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1475        Capital Fund Program (FR-4880)........................................................    2577-AC50
1476        Streamlined Mixed Finance Application Review (FR-4924)................................    2577-AC55
1477        Section 8 Management Assessment Program (FR-4884).....................................    2577-AC52
1478        Revisions to Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) Lease-Up Indicator (FR-      2577-AC54
            4926).................................................................................
1479        Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA): Revisions to     2577-AC57
            the Indian Housing Block Grant Program Formula (FR-4938)..............................
1480        24 CFR 954 Participation in HUD's Native American Programs by Religious Organizations:    2577-AC56
            Providing Equal Treatment to All Program Participants (FR-4915).......................
1481        24 CFR 964 Resident Participation in Public Housing (FR-4657).........................    2577-AC26
1482        24 CFR 970 Public Housing Program--Demolition or Disposition of Public Housing            2577-AC20
            Projects (FR-4598)....................................................................
1483        24 CFR 982 Tenant-Based Assistance: Housing Choice Voucher Program (FR-4838)..........    2577-AC44
1484        24 CFR 990 Capital and Operating Funds for Debt Service and Financing Activities(FR-      2577-AC49
            4843).................................................................................
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                              Office of Public and Indian Housing--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1485        Technical and Conforming Amendments to the Public Housing Homeownership Program (FR-      2577-AC53
            4891).................................................................................
1486        Operating Fund Allocation Formula (FR-4874)...........................................    2577-AC51
1487        24 CFR 1000 Minimum Funding Under the Indian Housing Block Grant Program (FR-4825)....    2577-AC43
1488        24 CFR 960 PHA Discretion in Treatment of Over-Income Families (FR-4824)..............    2577-AC42
1489        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)...............
1490        24 CFR 982 Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program; Pilot Program for                2577-AC24
            Homeownership Assistance for Disabled Families (FR-4661)..............................
1491        24 CFR 983 Project-Based Voucher Program (FR-4636)....................................    2577-AC25
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                             Office of Public and Indian Housing--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1492        24 CFR 1000 Implementation of Statutory Revisions to NAHASDA (FR-4750)................    2577-AC37
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                             Office of Public and Indian Housing--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1493        24 CFR 1000 NAHASDA Housing Assistance for Native Hawaiians (FR-4668).................    2577-AC27
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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)   Proposed Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



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1394. PROVIDING FOR ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS (FR-
4875)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-107

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The President's objective for e-government, as contained in 
the President's Management Agenda, requires 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/04

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, Office of Administration, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development
Phone: 202 708-0667
Fax: 202 708-0531
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2501-AD02
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1395. 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: Other Significant

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 of 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05

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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: 2501-AC95
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1396. THE SECRETARY OF HUD'S REGULATION OF FANNIE MAE AND FREDDIE MAC 
(FR-4790)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 81

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Through this rule, the Department will increase housing goals 
for the purchase of mortgages by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac 
(collectively, the Government Sponsored Enterprises or GSEs) for 
calendar years 2005-2008. In accordance with the Federal Housing 
Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992 (FHEFSSA), this 
rule will establish new goals for the GSEs' purchase of mortgages 
financing low- and moderate-income housing, special affordable housing, 
and housing in central cities, rural areas, and other underserved 
areas. This rule will also establish Home Purchase Mortgage subgoals 
under each goal and will codify new provision to strengthen the 
integrity of data that the GSEs provide to HUD on their mortgage 
purchases under the goals. The Secretary of HUD has general regulatory 
power over each GSE and is required to make such rules and regulations 
as shall be necessary to ensure that the purpose of FHEFSSA and the 
GSEs' charters are accomplished. HUD's current GSE regulations 
implement FHEFSSA's provisions and include fair housing, new program 
approval, reporting, and access to information requirements.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/03/04                    69 FR 24227
NPRM Comment Period End         07/02/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

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: 2501-AC92
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1397.  GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS--UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS FOR 
ALL HUD PROGRAMS (FR-4930)

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

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 84; 24 CFR 85

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Based on a proposal by OMB that would publish, in a single 
title in the CFR, all of OMB's guidance concerning federal agency 
grants and agreements, HUD proposes to simplify the Department's 
requirements for grants, nonprocurement agreements, and other financial 
assistance by establishing these standards as uniform for all HUD 
programs, except when statutory authority provides otherwise. This rule 
would also make several technical corrections to cross-references.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

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, Office of Administration, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development
Phone: 202 708-0667
Fax: 202 708-0531
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2501-AD05
_______________________________________________________________________




1398.  CONSOLIDATED PLAN AMENDMENTS (FR-4923)

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

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 3601 to 3619; 42 USC 5301 to 
5315; 42 USC 12701 to 12711; 42 USC 12741 to 12756; 42 USC 12901 to 
12912; . . .

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend the consolidated plan regulations to 
make clarifying and streamlining changes that are expected to make the 
consolidated plan more results-oriented and useful to communities in 
assessing their own progress toward addressing the problems of low-
income areas. The proposed rule would eliminate some obsolete and 
redundant provisions and makes other changes that would conform the 
consolidated plan regulations with HUD's public housing regulations 
that govern the Public Housing Agency Plan.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Salvatore Sclafani, Office of Policy Development and 
Coordination, Office of Community Planning and Development, Department 
of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Secretary
Phone: 202 708-1817

RIN: 2501-AD07
_______________________________________________________________________




1399. HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (FR-4833)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 92

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule 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.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04

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
Phone: 202 708-2470

RIN: 2501-AC94
_______________________________________________________________________




1400. 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                            10/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



_______________________________________________________________________




1401. 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 Dunn 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              03/26/04                    69 FR 15671
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/25/04
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/26/04
Final Action                    10/00/04

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, Office of Administration, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development
Phone: 202 708-0667
Fax: 202 708-0531
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2501-AD01
_______________________________________________________________________




1402.  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: REVISIONS TO 
AFFIRMATIVE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS POLICY (FR-4929)

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

Legal Authority: 29 USC 206(d); 29 USC 633a; 29 USC 791; 29 USC 794; 42 
USC 2000e note; 42 USC 2000e to 16; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: HUD's regulations governing the Department's equal employment 
opportunity (EEO) policies, procedures, and programs are located at 24 
CFR part 7. This rule revises and updates the Department's current EEO 
regulations that concern affirmative employment plans. This regulatory 
change will make HUD's EEO provisions at 24 CFR section 7.4 consistent 
with recently issued management directive (MD-715) of the Equal 
Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marcella Brown, Acting Director, Office of Departmental 
Equal Employment Opportunity, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of the Secretary
Phone: 617 994-8320

RIN: 2501-AD04
_______________________________________________________________________




1403. TREBLE DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO ENGAGE IN LOSS MITIGATION (FR-4553)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1715u; 12 USC 1735f-14; 12 USC 1701q-1; 12 USC 
1703; 1735f-15; 15 USC 1717a; 28 USC 2641 note; 12 USC 1709; 12 USC 
1710; 12 USC 1715b; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 30; 24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement sections 601(f), (g), and (h) of 
the fiscal year 1999 HUD Appropriations Act (Pub. L. 105-276, approved 
October 21, 1998). These sections amend the National Housing Act, which 
establishes the basic framework for HUD's single family mortgage 
insurance programs. Specifically, section 601(f) amends section 230 of 
the National Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 1715u) (entitled Authority to 
Assist Mortgagors in Default) to provide that, upon default

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of an insured single family mortgage, lenders must engage in loss 
mitigation activities for the purpose of providing an alternative to 
foreclosure. Further, sections 601(g) and (h) amend section 536 of the 
National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1735f-14) (entitled Civil Money 
Penalties Against Mortgagees, Lenders, and Other Participants in FHA 
Programs) to provide for the imposition of treble civil money penalties 
on lenders that fail to engage in loss mitigation activities, as 
required under amended section 230.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/06/00                    65 FR 76520
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/05/01
NPRM                            04/14/04                    69 FR 19906
NPRM Comment Period End         06/14/04
Final Action                    10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Reyes, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary 
for Single Family Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of the Secretary
Phone: 405 553-7576

RIN: 2501-AC66
_______________________________________________________________________




1404. AMERICAN DREAM DOWNPAYMENT INITIATIVE (FR-4832)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 92

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes regulations for the American Dream 
Downpayment Initiative (ADDI). Through the ADDI, HUD will make formula 
grants to participating jurisdictions under the HOME Investment 
Partnerships program for the purpose of assisting low-income families 
achieve homeownership. HUD must make the ADDI funds available in 
accordance with a formula. This rule codifies the formula for 
allocation of ADDI funds to HOME participating jurisdictions, 
identifies eligible activities and costs underthe ADDI, and establishes 
other applicable requirements. This final rule follows publication of a 
March 30, 2004, interim rule, and takes into consideration the public 
comments received on the interim rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/30/04                    69 FR 16758
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/29/04
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/01/04
Final Action                    10/00/04

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
Phone: 202 708-2470

RIN: 2501-AC93
_______________________________________________________________________




1405.  HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM, 
AMENDMENTS TO HOMEOWNERSHIP AFFORDABILITY REQUIREMENTS (FR-4940)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 92

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would revise the affordability requirements for 
homeownership housing assisted under the HOME Investment Partnership 
Program. First, the rule would provide that, upon sale of HOME-assisted 
homeownership housing before the close of the required affordability 
period, a participating jurisdiction may only recapture an amount equal 
to the net proceeds of the sale. The rule would also provide a 
participating jurisdiction with the flexibility to invest additional 
HOME funds to preserve homebuyer housing for which HOME funds have 
already been used. The regulatory amendments will provide participating 
jurisdictions with additional flexibility to preserve HOME-assisted 
homeownership housing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/00/04

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
Phone: 202 708-2470

RIN: 2501-AD06
_______________________________________________________________________




1406.  IMPLEMENTATION OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 13279 FOR HUD 
PROGRAMS: EQUAL PROTECTION OF THE LAWS FOR FAITH-BASED AND COMMUNITY 
ORGANIZATIONS (FR-4881)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 5; 24 CFR 570

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will implement executive branch policy that, within 
the framework of constitutional church-state guidelines, faith-based 
organizations should be able to compete on an equal footing with other 
organizations for Federal funding. Executive Order 13279, entitled 
``Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community 
Organizations,'' establishes fundamental principles and policymaking 
criteria to guide federal agencies in formulating and developing 
policies that have implications for faith-based and community 
organizations to ensure the equal protection of the laws for these 
organizations in federally-assisted social service programs. Consistent 
with the Executive order, this final rule describes HUD's policy for 
the participation of faith-based organizations in HUD programs and 
activities. In addition, this final rule would amend the regulations 
for the State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to 
clarify that the requirements contained in HUD's September 30,2003, 
final rule regarding the equal participation of faith-based 
organizations in certain HUD programs apply to the State CDBG program. 
HUD supports the participation of faith-based organizations in its 
programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/03/04                    69 FR 10126

[[Page 37633]]

NPRM Comment Period End         05/03/04
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ryan Streeter, Director, Center for Faith-Based and 
Community Initiatives, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of the Secretary
Phone: 202 708-2404

RIN: 2501-AD03
_______________________________________________________________________




1407. 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 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
Revised Interim Final Rule      12/00/04

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: 2501-AC75
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



_______________________________________________________________________




1408. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1409. 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 84; 24 CFR 85

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara Dorf, Director, Office of Departmental Grants 
Management and Oversight, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Administration

[[Page 37634]]

Phone: 202 708-0667

RIN: 2501-AC68
_______________________________________________________________________




1410. 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)



_______________________________________________________________________




1411. STREAMLINING HUD INCOME EXCLUSIONS (FR-4844)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 5

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       05/10/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Patricia Arnaudo
Phone: 202 708-0744

RIN: 2501-AC96
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)         Prerule Stage


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1412. 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                          07/00/04

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)



_______________________________________________________________________




1413. 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 USC 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

[[Page 37635]]

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                            10/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1414. 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: This rule would amend certain Federal Housing Administration 
(FHA) regulations to update these regulations to reflect current HUD 
policy in the area of multifamily rental projects and health care 
facilities. In developing a set of comprehensive documents for use in 
the FHA mortgage programs for multifamily rental projects and health 
care facilities (excluding hospitals), HUD identified outdated language 
and policies that not only needed to be changed in closing documents 
but in HUD's regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1415. 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                            12/00/04

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-AH90
_______________________________________________________________________




1416. 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 regulations under the 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                            01/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1417. 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                            10/00/04

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

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_______________________________________________________________________




1418.  NOTICE OF DEFAULT REPORTING (FR-4916)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CF 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises the regulations under the single family 
mortgage insurance program that require mortgagees to report the status 
of all single family mortgages insured by HUD that are in default after 
60 days or that are 90 or more days delinquent, as applicable. The 
revised rule would require mortgagees to report mortgages that are 30 
or more days delinquent. The Department believes that the revised rule 
would, among other things, provide HUD with more recent delinquency 
information. The receipt of more up-to-date-information will enable HUD 
to monitor better its loss mitigation program and strengthen the 
soundness of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) mortgage insurance 
fund.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

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, Room 9172
Phone: 202 708-1672

RIN: 2502-AI20
_______________________________________________________________________




1419. 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                            10/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1420. 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                            08/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1421. 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 be a complete rewrite of existing rules to 
more accurately reflect the sales procedures under the new management 
and marketing environment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/05

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

RIN: 2502-AI05
_______________________________________________________________________




1422. 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

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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                            07/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1423. ACCELERATED CLAIMS AND ASSET DISPOSITION PROGRAM (FR-4887)

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 would codify the requirements for HUD's successful 
Accelerated Claim Disposition (ACD) demonstration, making it a 
permanent part of HUD's single family property disposition program. 
Under the codified ACD Program, HUD will pay accelerated claims upon 
assignment of certain defaulted mortgage loans insured by the Federal 
Housing Administration (FHA). The new program will better assist FHA 
homeowners to avoid foreclosure and to maximize the value of assets 
disposed by HUD.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1424.  ONE DOLLAR HOME SALES TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (FR 
4862)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 291

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This program allows properties, which have been offered to 
the public for sale for six or more months and are not presently under 
a sales contract, to be removed from the market and offered exclusively 
to local governments for $1 plus closing costs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/05

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

RIN: 2502-AI15
_______________________________________________________________________




1425. 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                            09/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1426. MARK-TO-MARKET PROGRAM AMENDMENTS (FR-4751)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 107-116, title VI

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200; 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1427.  HOSPITAL MORTGAGE INSURANCE PROGRAM (FR-4927)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200; 24 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would revise the Department's regulations governing 
the insurance of mortgages on hospitals. The revision adds new 
requirements to the regulations to reflect statutory changes and 
changes in business practices with respect to the construction and 
operation of hospitals.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Christopher Boesen, Office of Insured Health Care 
Facilities, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Housing
Phone: 202 708-0599

RIN: 2502-AI22
_______________________________________________________________________




1428. 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; 24 CFR 206

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                            12/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1429. 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                            01/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1430. DISPOSITION OF HUD-OWNED SINGLE FAMILY ASSETS IN ASSET CONTROL 
AREAS (FR-4471)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 291

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement a new program to make available 
HUD-held single family assets for sale to governmental organizations 
and nonprofits for use in homeownership programs to revitalize certain 
areas. Under the new program, HUD would identify revitalization areas 
by applying specified economic and housing criteria. Eligible 
purchasers, that is, units of general local government and nonprofit 
organizations, may establish an Asset Control Area within a 
revitalization area and commit by contract to purchase all HUD-owned 
single family homes or mortgages that become available in that area for 
a time frame specified by the contract. By statute, these purchasers 
are to be given preference. The entities would then make available the 
assets pursuant to a HUD-approved plan to encourage homeownership and 
revitalize the area.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ivery Himes, Asset Control Program Manager, Office of 
Asset Management, Single Family Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-1672

RIN: 2502-AH40
_______________________________________________________________________




1431. 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 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                            12/00/04

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




1432. 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, Program to be 
established not later than 5 years after enactment of P.L. 106-569.

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                            10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1433. 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, Program to be 
established not later than 5 years after enactment of P.L. 106-569.

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                            07/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1434. RENEWAL OF EXPIRING SECTION 8 PROJECT-BASED ASSISTANCE CONTRACTS 
(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 revise 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

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Rule                   09/00/04
Interim Final Rule              09/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1435.  MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY 
STANDARDS (FR-4886)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 3280

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, To be published within 30 days of 
receipt from MHCC.

Abstract: This rule would amend the Federal Manufactured Home 
Construction and Safety Standards (the Standards) by adopting 
recommendations made to the Secretary by the Manufactured Home 
Consensus Committee (MHCC). The Manufactured Housing Improvement Act of 
2000 (Improvement Act) requires the Secretary to cause to have 
published in the Federal Register any proposed revised Standard 
submitted by the MHCC within 30 calender days after receipt.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

[[Page 37640]]

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-AI12
_______________________________________________________________________




1436. 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                            08/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1437. 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                            12/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1438. 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              10/00/04

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-AH93
_______________________________________________________________________




1439. 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 webapplication.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/19/04                    69 FR 21035
NPRM Comment Period End         05/19/04
Final Action                    12/00/04

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

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_______________________________________________________________________




1440. 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              07/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1441.  AMENDMENTS TO PROHIBITION OF PROPERTY FLIPPING 
IN HUD'S SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE INSURANCE PROGRAMS (FR-4911)

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: HUD's regulations addressing the predatory practice of 
property ``flipping'' establish certain time restrictions regarding the 
re-sale of properties whose purchase is being financed with Federal 
Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage insurance. The regulations 
include an exception from the time restrictions for properties acquired 
and subsequently sold by FHA. This final rule broadens the exception to 
include: (1) all other Federal agencies that acquire properties as a 
result of a function of their programs and quickly market and sell 
these acquired properties; and (2) properties that are acquired through 
inheritance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/00/04

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-AI18
_______________________________________________________________________




1442. 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                    07/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1443. NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATION IN FHA SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE 
INSURANCE PROGRAMS (FR-4702)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200; 24 CFR 203; 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                            02/13/04                     69 FR 7324
NPRM Comment Period End         04/13/04
Final Action                    09/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1444. 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

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

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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                    09/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1445. REVISIONS TO FHA CREDIT WATCH TERMINATION INITIATIVE (FR-4625)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 202

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would make several amendments to HUD's regulations 
for the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Credit Watch Termination 
Initiative. Under the Credit Watch Termination Initiative, HUD 
identifies mortgagees with unsatisfactory performance levels and takes 
ameliorative action at an early stage. The rule states that mortgagees 
will be responsible for using HUD's Electronic Neighborhood Watch Early 
Warning System to monitor their performance. Among other changes, the 
rule also prohibits amortgagee that has received a notice of proposed 
termination of its origination approval agreement from establishing a 
new branch for the origination of FHA-insured mortgages in the lending 
area covered by the proposed termination. The rule follows publication 
of an April 1, 2003, proposed rule, and takes into consideration the 
comments on the proposed rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/01/03                    68 FR 15906
NPRM Comment Period End         06/02/03
Final Action                    09/00/04

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-AH60
_______________________________________________________________________




1446. 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                      08/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1447. 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

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                    08/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1448. 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-

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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                    12/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1449. INSURANCE FOR MORTGAGES TO REFINANCE EXISTING HECMS (FR-4667)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: 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
Interim Final Rule              03/25/04                    69 FR 15586
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/26/04
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/24/04
Final Action                    12/00/04

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-AH63
_______________________________________________________________________




1450. LENDER ACCOUNTABILITY FOR APPRAISALS (FR-4722)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1708 to 1710; 12 USC 1715b; 12 USC 1715u; 12 
USC 1735f-14; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 25; 24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule clarifies HUD's regulations concerning the 
responsibilities of lenders approved by the Federal Housing 
Administration (FHA) with respect to appraisals on properties that will 
be the security for FHA insured mortgages. The rule clarifies that 
lenders are accountable for the quality of appraisals on properties 
securing FHA insured mortgages. The rule specifically provides that 
lenders that submit appraisals to HUD that do not meet FHA requirements 
are subject to the imposition of sanctions by the HUD Mortgagee Review 
Board. The rule applies to both sponsor lenders that underwrite loans, 
and loan correspondent lenders that originate loans on behalf of their 
sponsors. The codification of this clarification is designed to ensure 
lenders are aware of their responsibilities with respect to appraisals, 
and homebuyers receive an accurate statement of the appraised value of 
their homes. This final rule follows publication of a January 13, 2003, 
proposed rule, and takes into consideration the public comments 
received on the proposed rule. After careful review of the comments, 
HUD has decided to adopt the proposed rule with minor changes to the 
regulatory text.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/13/03                     68 FR 1766
NPRM Comment Period End         03/14/03
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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-AH78
_______________________________________________________________________




1451. 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

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Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/30/04
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1452.  MANUFACTURED HOUSING PROGRAM: MINIMUM PAYMENTS 
TO STATES (FR-4868)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 5419; 42 USC 5424

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 3284

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would revise the minimum payments to States 
approved as State Administrative Agencies under the National 
Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 
(Act), in order to provide for a more equitable guarantee of minimum 
funding from the Department's appropriation for this program and to 
avoid the differing per-unit payments to the States that have occurred 
under the present rule. This rule would amend 24 CFR 3284.10 to base 
the minimum payments to States upon their participation in production 
or siting of new manufactured homes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/01/04                     69 FR 9740
NPRM Comment Period End         03/31/04
Final Action                    08/00/04

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-AI16
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1453. 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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1454. 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

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 officer 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                            09/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1455. 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

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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: Next Action Undetermined

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1456. 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

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1457. FHA INSPECTOR ROSTER (FR-4720)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/10/04                    69 FR 11494
Final Action Effective          04/09/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vance Morris
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AH76
_______________________________________________________________________




1458.  CHANGES IN MAXIMUM MORTGAGE LIMITS (FR-4913)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises the amount by which the Secretary may 
increase FHA maximum insured mortgage limits in high-cost areas from 
110 to 140 percent on a geographic basis, and 140 to 170 percent on a 
project-by-project basis. This rule conforms HUD's regulations to a 
self-implementing statute.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/03/04                    69 FR 10106
Final Action Effective          04/02/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roger Kramer, Office of Housing, Technical Support 
Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Housing
Phone: 202 708-2866

RIN: 2502-AI19
_______________________________________________________________________




1459. ELIGIBILITY OF ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGES (ARMS) (FR-4745)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203.49

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/10/04                    69 FR 11500
Final Action Effective          04/09/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vance Morris
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AH84
_______________________________________________________________________




1460. FHA APPRAISER WATCH INITIATIVE (FR-4744)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       05/14/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vance Morris

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Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AH81
_______________________________________________________________________




1461. AMENDMENTS TO THE SECTION 203(K) REHABILITATION LOAN INSURANCE 
PROGRAM (FR-4701)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       05/14/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vance Morris
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AH73
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)



_______________________________________________________________________




1462. 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                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Mark Johnston, Acting Director, Office of Special Needs 
Assistance Program, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
of Community Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-1226

RIN: 2506-AC07
_______________________________________________________________________




1463. 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                            07/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1464. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM REVISION OF CDBG 
ELIGIBILITY AND NATIONAL OBJECTIVE REGULATIONS (FR-4699)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 5301 et seq

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 570

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will improve the ability of entitlement communities 
and States' grant recipients to use Community Development Block Grant 
(CDBG) funds for brownfields activities. The rule will clarify the 
eligibility of activities involving the cleanup and development of 
environmentally contaminated properties under section 105(a) of the 
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The rule also will 
increase CDBG recipients' flexibility to undertake activities meeting 
the national objective of preventing or eliminating slums or blighting 
conditions. The criteria for meeting the slum/blight national objective 
will be revised to specifically recognize economic obsolescence of 
buildings and the presence of environmental contaminants as blighting 
influences on an area or property. This rule will further clarify the 
list of activities that may be undertaken to address the slum/blight 
national objective criteria on a spot basis. Finally, this rule makes 
corresponding changes in the eligibility regulations governing the 
Section 108 Loan Guarantee component of the CDBG program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

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-AC12
_______________________________________________________________________




1465. 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 1990 by the AIDS Housing Opportunity Act, to 
provide States and localities with the programs and resources necessary 
to meet the housing needs of individuals and families with HIV/AIDS. 
The rule proposes to adjust the formula factor which determines the 
allocation of 25 percent of funds based on the metropolitan area's 
higher-than-average incidence of cases of AIDS, starting in fiscal year 
2005 and thereafter. Incalculating the formula allocation, the proposed 
change would replace the one year standard for AIDS surveillance data 
used to determine the high AIDS incidence to a three year data 
standard. This change is intended to moderate unexpected one year 
increases or declines in a grantee's formula allocation and allow for 
continuity in grant funding. In addition, the regulation would update 
the HOPWA rental assistance requirements to make use of additional 
provisions and create additional options for grantees for operation of 
rental assistance programs. The changes would implement provisions used 
in other HUD programs, such as the Section 8 program, and thereby 
modernize the HOPWA regulations which were last updated in 1994.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2506-AC11
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)



_______________________________________________________________________




1466. 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              12/12/03                    68 FR 69580
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/12/04
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/10/04
Final Action                    10/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1467.  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: 
SMALL CITIES AND INSULAR AREAS PROGRAMS (FR-4919)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 570

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, March 15, 2004, Section 501(g) of 
Public Law 108-186 requires regulations not later than 90 days after 
enactment.

Abstract: This rule establishes regulations to implement a legislative 
change moving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program 
assistance from Section 107 (Special Purpose Grants) to Section 106 of 
the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. As in 
the past under the Special Purpose Grant Program, HUD will continue to 
make formula grants to insular area jurisdictions under the Insular 
CDBG program for activities which principally benefit low- and 
moderate-income persons, aid in the elimination of slums or blighting 
conditions, or meet other community development needs having a 
particular

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urgency. This rule codifies the amended statutory funding mechanism for 
allocation of CDBG funds to insular areas, includes the Insular Area 
CDBG program in subpart FA and streamlines that subpart by removing 
sections no longer necessary for the Small Cities CDBG program, 
identifies the process by which insular areas will now receive and 
report on grant funds, enables insular areas to apply for the Section 
108 loan guarantee program, and establishes other applicable 
requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jamie Spakow, Community Planning and Development 
Specialist, Office of Block Grant Assistance, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, Office of Community Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-1322

RIN: 2506-AC17
_______________________________________________________________________




1468. 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              08/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1469. 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
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1470. 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                            04/13/04                    69 FR 19746
NPRM Comment Period End         06/14/04
Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas R. Weakland, Vice President, Department of 
Housing

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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)



_______________________________________________________________________




1471. 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                            08/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)



_______________________________________________________________________




1472. 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              12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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)



_______________________________________________________________________




1473. 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

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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)   Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Administration (OA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1474. 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                            12/00/04

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)



_______________________________________________________________________




1475. CAPITAL FUND PROGRAM (FR-4880)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 905

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will implement the new Capital Fund Program for the 
capital and management improvement needs of public housing agencies. 
This rule will implement the regulatory framework for the Capital Fund 
Program that will govern the use of the assistance made available from 
the Capital Fund formula. The new rule at part 905 will replace and 
remove several other rules that currently govern a PHA's use of HUD 
assistance including part 941 - Public Housing Development, and part 
968 - Public Housing Modernization. This rule will continue and expand 
the streamlining of procedures and requirements initiated under the 
Comprehensive Grant and Comprehensive Improvement programs at part 968.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2577-AC50
_______________________________________________________________________




1476.  STREAMLINED MIXED FINANCE APPLICATION REVIEW 
(FR-4924)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 941

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will streamline the document submission process by 
substituting certifications for a number of currently required 
documents.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dominique Blom, Office of Public Housing Investments, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Public and 
Indian Housing
Phone: 202 401-8812

RIN: 2577-AC55

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_______________________________________________________________________




1477. SECTION 8 MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (FR-4884)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 985

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule 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 standard sources of data.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1478.  REVISIONS TO SECTION 8 MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT 
PROGRAM (SEMAP) LEASE-UP INDICATOR (FR-4926)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 985

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the regulation at 24 CFR 985.3(n) for the 
Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) to revise the way HUD 
measures performance under the SEMAP lease-up indicator. The lease-up 
standard is revised to measure only the number of units leased against 
the number of units contracted under an Annual Contributions Contract 
(ACC). HUD will no longer consider the percentage of budget authority 
expended if the PHA has not leased the percent of units needed to 
receive points under this indicator.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/04

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-AC54
_______________________________________________________________________




1479.  NATIVE AMERICAN HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND SELF-
DETERMINATION ACT (NAHASDA): REVISIONS TO THE INDIAN HOUSING BLOCK GRANT 
PROGRAM FORMULA (FR-4938)

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 make several revisions to the Indian Housing 
Block Grant (IHBG) Program allocation formula authorized under section 
302 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination 
Act of 1996. Through the IHBG Program, HUD provides Federal housing 
assistance for Indian tribes in a manner that recognizes the right of 
Indian self-determination and tribal self-government. HUD negotiated 
the rule with active tribal participation and using the procedures of 
the Negotiated Rulemaking Act of 1990. The proposed regulatory changes 
reflect the consensus decisions reached by HUD and the tribal 
representatives on ways to improve and clarify the current regulations 
governing the IHBG Program formula.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

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-AC57
_______________________________________________________________________




1480.  PARTICIPATION IN HUD'S NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAMS 
BY RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS: PROVIDING EQUAL TREATMENT TO ALL PROGRAM 
PARTICIPANTS (FR-4915)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 12701 to 12839

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 954; 24 CFR 1003

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would remove barriers to the participation of 
religious (also referred to as ``faith-based'') organizations in HUD 
regulations implementing the Indian HOME Program, the Indian Community 
Development Block Grant Program, the Indian Housing Block Grant 
Program, the Title VI Loan Guarantee Assistance Program, and the 
Section 184 Loan Guarantees for Indian Housing Program. These proposed 
changes are consistent with revisions of program regulations being 
undertaken on a HUD-wide basis. In general, no group of applicants 
competing for HUD funds or seeking to participate in HUD programs 
should be subject to greater or fewer requirements than other 
organizations solely because of their religious character or 
affiliation, or absence of religious character or affiliation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Deborah Lalancette, Director, Housing Management Div. 
Office of Native American Programs, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 303 675-1600

RIN: 2577-AC56

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_______________________________________________________________________




1481. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Glenda Green, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Policy, 
Programs and Legislative Initiatives, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development
Phone: 202 708-0713

RIN: 2577-AC26
_______________________________________________________________________




1482. 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 lan 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                            08/00/04

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: 312 886-9754

RIN: 2577-AC20
_______________________________________________________________________




1483. 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                            01/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1484. CAPITAL AND OPERATING FUNDS FOR DEBT SERVICE AND FINANCING 
ACTIVITIES(FR-4843)

Priority: Other Significant

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. Under the Capital Fund 
program, PHAs are permitted to borrow private housing development 
activities. This rule would implement and provide standards and 
requirements for PHAs to use capital or operating funds for debt 
service and financing activities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

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

RIN: 2577-AC49

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_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1485.  TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO THE 
PUBLIC HOUSING HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM (FR-4891)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 906

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule clarifies that, as permitted by statute, a public 
housing agency (PHA) may use its capital funds to acquire properties to 
be used for homeownership. This rule also clarifies the obligation to 
provide relocation assistance in accordance with the Uniform Relocation 
and Real Property Acquisition Act (URA) in cases where a PHA's 
homeownership program causes displacement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dominique Blom, Office of Public Housing Investments, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Public and 
Indian Housing
Phone: 202 401-8812

RIN: 2577-AC53
_______________________________________________________________________




1486. 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 revises the regulations for the Public Housing 
Operating Fund Program. Through the Operating Fund Program, HUD 
determines the allocation of operating subsidies to public housing 
agencies (PHAs). HUD developed the rule with the active participation 
of PHAs, public housing residents, and other affected parties using the 
procedures of the Negotiated Rulemaking Act of 1990. These regulatory 
changes reflect the consensus decisions reached by the negotiated 
rulemaking committee on ways to improve and clarify the current 
regulations governing the Operating Fund Program, and take into 
consideration the recommendation of the Congressionally funded study by 
the Harvard University Graduate School of Design on the cost of 
operating well-run public housing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1487. 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, 2003. This 
rule authorizes the extension of the minimum funding provision under 
the need component through fiscal year 2004 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
Interim Final Rule              07/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1488. 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, with an 
exception for families with active FSS contracts of participation and 
those entitled to the earned income disallowance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/01/03                    68 FR 45734
NPRM Comment Period End         09/30/03
Final Action                    12/00/04

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
Phone: 202 708-0744

RIN: 2577-AC42
_______________________________________________________________________




1489. 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

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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 forthe required and voluntary conversion programs 
at 24 CFR part 972. This rule follows publication of a September 17, 
2003, proposed rule and takes into consideration the public comments on 
the proposed rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/17/03                    68 FR 54624
NPRM Comment Period End         11/17/03
Final Action                    10/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1490. HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM; PILOT PROGRAM FOR 
HOMEOWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE FOR DISABLED FAMILIES (FR-4661)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 982

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On June 22, 2001, HUD published an interim rule 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 andowned by one or more members of the family. Under 
its own terms, the pilot program expires in July 2004. This final rule 
removes the regulatory provision regarding the pilot program, since it 
will no longer be in operation.

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                    12/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1491. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice                          01/16/01                     66 FR 3605
NPRM                            03/18/04                    69 FR 12950
NPRM Comment Period End         05/17/04
Final Action                    10/00/04

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-AC25

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


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



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1492. 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.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

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
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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



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1493. NAHASDA HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR NATIVE HAWAIIANS (FR-4668)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 1006; 24 CFR 1007

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    11/28/03                    68 FR 66980
Final Action Effective          12/29/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rodger Boyd
Phone: 202 401-7914

RIN: 2577-AC27
[FR Doc. 04-13257 Filed 06-25-04; 8:45 am]
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