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

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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)






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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

24 CFR Subtitles A and B

[Docket No. FR-4935-N-02]

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Department of Housing and Urban Development.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with section 4(b) of Executive Order 12866, 
``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' as amended, HUD is publishing its 
agenda of regulations already issued or that are expected to be issued 
during 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 800-877-8339 (Federal Information 
Relay Service).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning 
and Review'' (58 FR 51735), as amended by Executive Order 13258 (67 FR 
9385), requires each agency to publish semiannually an agenda of (1) 
regulations that the agency has issued or expects to issue, and (2) 
rules currently in effect that are under agency review. The Regulatory 
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612) requires each agency to publish 
semiannually a regulatory agenda of rules expected to be proposed or 
promulgated that are likely to have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of ``small entities,'' meaning small businesses, 
small organizations, or small governmental jurisdictions.

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

     Section 610(c) of the Regulatory Flexibility Act requires each 
agency to publish annually a list of the rules that have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities, and that are to be reviewed in accordance with the 
requirements of section 610 during the succeeding 12 months. 
Existing regulations that HUD proposes to amend by rules described 
and published in this agenda are reviewed in accordance with the 
principles of section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The 
purpose of the review is to determine whether the rule should be 
continued without change, amended, or rescinded. Proposed changes 
to existing regulations provide the opportunity for the Department 
to conduct a section 610 review.

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

     HUD has attempted to list in this agenda all regulations and 
regulatory reviews pending at the time of publication, except for 
minor and routine or repetitive actions, but some may have been 
inadvertently omitted, or may have arisen too late to be included 
in the published agenda. There is no legal significance to the 
omission of an item from the agenda. Also, where dates are provided 
for the next rulemaking actions, the dates are estimates and are 
not commitments to act on or by the date shown.

     In some cases, HUD has withdrawn rules that were placed on 
previous agendas 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 assess the 
subject matter further and determine whether rulemaking for this 
subject matter is appropriate. Following this review, the 
Department may determine that certain rules listed as withdrawn 
under this agenda are appropriate. If that determination is made, 
the rules will be included in a succeeding semiannual agenda.

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

     The format of the agenda remains unchanged from previous 
years. HUD's agenda items are divided first by program office. 
Within each program office, the agenda items are divided into five 
groups: (i) pre-rulemaking actions; (ii) publication or other 
implementations of notices of proposed rulemaking; (iii) 
publications or other implementations of final rules; (iv) long-
term rules; and (v) completed actions. Within each grouping, rules 
are listed in chronological order by the part number of the CFR 
affected. Where a rule affects

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multiple parts of the CFR, the rule is listed by the first affected 
part number.

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

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

Dated: September 28, 2004.

Roy A. Bernardi,

Deputy Secretary.

                                  Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1457        24 CFR 5 Providing for Electronic Submission of Grant Applications (FR-4875)..........    2501-AD02
1458        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)...................................................................
1459        24 CFR 81 Release in the Public Use Database of the Government-Sponsored Enterprises'     2501-AD09
            Certain Mortgage Data and Annual Housing Activities Report (AHAR) Information (FR-
            4947).................................................................................
1460        24 CFR 84 Grants and Agreements--Uniform Requirements for All HUD Programs (FR-4930)..    2501-AD05
1461        24 CFR 91 Consolidated Plan Amendments (FR-4923) (Reg Plan Seq No. 76)................    2501-AD07
1462        24 CFR 5 Amendment to Definition of ``Person with Disabilities'' (FR-4939)............    2501-AD10
1463        24 CFR 8 Nondiscrimination Based on Disability: Multifamily Homeownership Projects (FR-   2501-AC87
            4776).................................................................................
1464        24 CFR 55 Environmental Review Procedures for Entities Assuming HUD Environmental         2501-AD11
            Responsibilities (FR-4954)............................................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                                    Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1465        24 CFR 5 Implementation of Requirement for Use of Data Universal Numbering System         2501-AD01
            (DUNS) Identifier (FR-4876)...........................................................
1466        24 CFR 203 Treble Damages for Failure To Engage in Loss Mitigation (FR-4553) (Reg Plan    2501-AC66
            Seq No. 77)...........................................................................
1467        24 CFR 92 HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Amendments to Homeownership               2501-AD06
            Affordability Requirements (FR-4940)..................................................
1468        24 CFR 92 American Dream Downpayment Initiative (FR-4832).............................    2501-AC93
1469        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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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                                   Office of the Secretary--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1470        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).....
1471        24 CFR 92 Home Investment Partnerships Program (FR-4833)..............................    2501-AC94
1472        24 CFR 84 Adoption of Revisions to OMB Circular A-110 (FR-4573).......................    2501-AC68
1473        24 CFR 5 Electronic Document Retention and Consumer Disclosure Requirements in HUD-       2501-AC79
            Related Transactions (FR-4686)........................................................
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1474        24 CFR 7 Equal Employment Opportunity: Revisions to Affirmative Employment Programs       2501-AD04
            Policy (FR-4929)......................................................................

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1475        24 CFR 81 The Secretary of HUD's Regulation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (FR-4790)...    2501-AC92
1476        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)........................
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                                        Office of Housing--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1477        24 CFR 206 Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM): Long-Term Care Insurance (FR-4857)    2502-AI04
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                                     Office of Housing--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1478        24 CFR 25 Single Family Mortgage: Lender Compliance and Accountability (FR-4761)......    2502-AH87
1479        24 CFR 202.2 Duties and Responsibilities of Loan Correspondents and Sponsors (FR-4762)    2502-AH90
1480        24 CFR 203 Revisions to the Single Family Mortgage Insurance Program (FR-4831)........    2502-AI03
1481        24 CFR 203 Notice of Default Reporting (FR-4916)......................................    2502-AI20
1482        24 CFR 212 Housing Counseling Program (FR-4798) (Reg Plan Seq No. 78).................    2502-AH99
1483        24 CFR 291 Competitive Sales Procedures--Owner-Occupant Priority Over Nonprofit           2502-AI05
            Organizations (FR-4858)...............................................................
1484        24 CFR 203 Accelerated Claims and Asset Disposition Program (FR-4887).................    2502-AI14
1485        24 CFR 291 One Dollar Home Sales to Local Governments (FR 4862).......................    2502-AI15
1486        24 CFR 880 Distributions to Nonprofit Owners of Certain HUD-Assisted Multifamily          2502-AH52
            Rental Projects (FR-4602).............................................................
1487        24 CFR 401 Mark-to-Market Program Amendments (FR-4751)................................    2502-AH86
1488        24 CFR 207 HUD Multifamily Accelerated Processing Quality Assurance Enforcement (FR-      2502-AI01
            4836).................................................................................
1489        24 CFR 200 Hospital Mortgage Insurance Program (FR-4927)..............................    2502-AI22
1490        24 CFR 200 Disposition of HUD-Owned Multifamily Projects; Purchaser's Compliance With     2502-AI24
            State and Local Housing Laws and Requirements (FR-4941)...............................
1491        24 CFR 203 Due Diligence/Quality Control Plans (FR-4846)..............................    2502-AI02
1492        24 CFR 291 Disposition of HUD-Owned Single Family Assets in Asset Control Areas (FR-      2502-AH40
            4471).................................................................................
1493        24 CFR 291, subpart F Disposition of HUD-Acquired Single Family Property: Good            2502-AH72
            Neighbor Next Door Sales Programs (FR-4712)...........................................
1494        24 CFR 291 Disposition of HUD-Acquired Single Family Property Amendments (FR-4952)....    2502-AI27
1495        24 CFR 3280 Manufactured Homes Installation Standards (FR-4928).......................    2502-AI25
1496        24 CFR 3286 Manufactured Housing Installation Program (FR-4812).......................    2502-AH97
1497        24 CFR 3288 Manufactured Housing Dispute Resolution Program (FR-4813).................    2502-AH98
1498        24 CFR 3280 Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (FR-4886).............    2502-AI12
1499        24 CFR 3282 Manufactured Housing On-Site Construction (FR-4885).......................    2502-AI13
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                                       Office of Housing--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1500        24 CFR 200 Revised Guidelines for Previous Participation Certification (FR-4870)......    2502-AI10
1501        24 CFR 203 Amendments to Prohibition of Property Flipping in HUD's Single Family          2502-AI18
            Mortgage Insurance Programs (FR-4911).................................................
1502        24 CFR 203 Eligibility of Adjustable Rate Mortgages (FR-4946).........................    2502-AI26
1503        24 CFR 291 Disciplinary Actions Against HUD-Qualified Real Estate Brokers (FR-4871)...    2502-AI08
1504        24 CFR 203 Debenture Interest Payment Changes (FR-4945)...............................    2502-AI29
1505        24 CFR 203.18 Nonprofit Organization Participation in FHA Single Family Mortgage          2502-AH71
            Insurance Programs (FR-4702)..........................................................
1506        24 CFR 200.54(b) Distribution of Tax Credit Proceeds (FR-4792)........................    2502-AH91

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1507        24 CFR 242 HUD Multifamily Rental and Health Care Facility Closing Documents (FR-4883)    2502-AI11
1508        24 CFR 202 Revisions to FHA Credit Watch Termination Initiative (FR-4625).............    2502-AH60
1509        24 CFR 203 Up-Front Mortgage Insurance Premiums: Remittance Requirements (FR-4690)....    2502-AH67
1510        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)...............................
1511        24 CFR 203 Eligibility of Mortgages on Hawaiian Homelands Insured Under Section 247       2502-AH92
            (FR-4779).............................................................................
1512        24 CFR 203 FHA Total Mortgage Scorecard (FR-4835).....................................    2502-AI00
1513        24 CFR 206 Insurance for Mortgages To Refinance Existing HECMs (FR-4667)..............    2502-AH63
1514        24 CFR 402 Renewal of Expiring Section 8 Project-Based Assistance Contracts (FR-4551).    2502-AH47
1515        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)......................
1516        24 CFR 3284 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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1517        24 CFR 202.5 Establishment of Loan Officer Registry and Establishment of Servicing        2502-AH88
            Approval Agreements (FR-4764).........................................................
1518        24 CFR 203.43 (b)(1) Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM): Cooperative Housing         2502-AH89
            Developments (FR-4777)................................................................
1519        24 CFR 203 E-Endorsement of FHA-Insured Mortgages (FR-4789)...........................    2502-AH95
1520        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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 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1521        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)...
1522        24 CFR 200 Section 223f Supplemental Cost Certification (FR-4793).....................    2502-AH93
1523        State Installation Requirements (FR-4877).............................................    2502-AI07
1524        24 CFR 236 Section 236 Excess Rental Charges (FR-4689)................................    2502-AH68
1525        24 CFR 401 Release of Information to Tenants and Other Parties Pursuant to MAHRA (FR-     2502-AH45
            4531).................................................................................
1526        24 CFR 203 Lender Accountability for Appraisals (FR-4722).............................    2502-AH78
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                        Office of Community Planning and Development--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1527        24 CFR 598 Empowerment Zones: Resident Benefit and Economic Development Standards for     2506-AC16
            Grants (FR-4853) (Reg Plan Seq No. 79)................................................
1528        Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (FR-4949).................................    2506-AC18
1529        24 CFR 574 Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) (FR-4708)..............    2506-AC11
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


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                         Office of Community Planning and Development--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1530        24 CFR 570 Modification of the Community Development Block Grant Definition for           2506-AC15
            Metropolitan City and Other Conforming Amendments (FR-4872)...........................
1531        24 CFR 570 Community Development Block Grant Program: Small Cities and Insular Areas      2506-AC17
            Programs (FR-4919)....................................................................
1532        24 CFR 570 CDBG Program for States: Community Revitalization Strategy Requirements and    2506-AB83
            Miscellaneous Technical Amendments (FR-4081)..........................................
1533        24 CFR 583 Supportive Housing Program (FR-4616).......................................    2506-AC07
1534        24 CFR 570 Prohibition on Use of CDBG Assistance for Job-Pirating Activities (FR-4556)    2506-AC04
1535        24 CFR 570 Community Development Block Grant Program Revision of CDBG Eligibility and     2506-AC12
            National Objective Regulations (FR-4699)..............................................
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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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1536        24 CFR 320 Removal of Regulation Specifying Minimum Face Value of Ginnie Mae              2503-AA17
            Securities (FR-4856)..................................................................
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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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1537        24 CFR 115 Certification and Funding of State and Local Fair Housing Enforcement          2529-AA90
            Agencies (FR-4748)....................................................................
1538        24 CFR 135 Economic Opportunities for Low- and Very-Low-Income Persons (FR-2898)......    2529-AA49
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                         Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1539        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 Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1540        48 CFR 2401 HUD Acquisition Regulation (FR-4705)......................................    2535-AA26
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                              Office of the Inspector General--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1541        24 CFR 2004 Office of Inspector General Subpoenas and Production in Response to           2508-AA14
            Subpoenas or Demands of Courts or Other Authorities (FR-4942).........................
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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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1542        24 CFR 905 Capital Fund Program (FR-4880) (Reg Plan Seq No. 80).......................    2577-AC50
1543        24 CFR 941 Streamlined Mixed Finance Application Review (FR-4924).....................    2577-AC55
1544        24 CFR 985 Section 8 Management Assessment Program (FR-4884)..........................    2577-AC52
1545        24 CFR 990 Operating Fund Allocation Formula (FR-4874) (Reg Plan Seq No. 81)..........    2577-AC51
1546        24 CFR 1000 Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA):      2577-AC57
            Revisions to the Indian Housing Block Grant Program Formula (FR-4938) (Reg Plan Seq
            No. 82)...............................................................................
1547        24 CFR 964 Streamlining Public Housing Operations, Including Resident Participation       2577-AC26
            (FR-4657).............................................................................
1548        24 CFR 970 Public Housing Program--Demolition or Disposition of Public Housing            2577-AC20
            Projects (FR-4598)....................................................................
1549        24 CFR 982 Tenant-Based Assistance: Housing Choice Voucher Program (FR-4838)..........    2577-AC44
1550        24 CFR 990 Capital and Operating Funds for Debt Service and Financing Activities (FR-     2577-AC49
            4843).................................................................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                              Office of Public and Indian Housing--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1551        24 CFR 906 Technical and Conforming Amendments to the Public Housing Homeownership        2577-AC53
            Program (FR-4891).....................................................................
1552        24 CFR 960 PHA Discretion in Treatment of Over-Income Families (FR-4824)..............    2577-AC42
1553        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)...............
1554        24 CFR 982 Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program; Pilot Program for                2577-AC24
            Homeownership Assistance for Disabled Families (FR-4661)..............................
1555        24 CFR 983 Project-Based Voucher Program (FR-4636) (Reg Plan Seq No. 83)..............    2577-AC25
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                             Office of Public and Indian Housing--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1556        24 CFR 1000 Implementation of Statutory Revisions to NAHASDA (FR-4750)................    2577-AC37
1557        24 CFR 1000 Minimum Funding Under the Indian Housing Block Grant Program (FR-4825)....    2577-AC43
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                             Office of Public and Indian Housing--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1558        24 CFR 985 Revisions to Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) Lease-Up          2577-AC54
            Indicator (FR-4926)...................................................................
1559        24 CFR 954 Participation in HUD's Native American Programs by Religious Organizations:    2577-AC56
            Providing Equal Treatment to All Program Participants (FR-4915).......................
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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)   Proposed Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



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1457. 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.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/04

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

RIN: 2501-AD02
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1458. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

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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1459.  RELEASE IN THE PUBLIC USE DATABASE OF THE 
GOVERNMENT-SPONSORED ENTERPRISES' CERTAIN MORTGAGE DATA AND ANNUAL 
HOUSING ACTIVITIES REPORT (AHAR) INFORMATION (FR-4947)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 81

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: HUD is proposing to release to the public, via the public use 
database established by section 1323 of the Federal Housing Enterprises 
Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992 (FHEFSSA), certain data that 
have been, and will be, submitted to HUD by the Federal National 
Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage 
Corporation (Freddie Mac) (collectively, the ``Government-sponsored 
enterprises'' or ``GSEs'').

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2501-AD09
_______________________________________________________________________




1460. 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                            03/00/05

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

RIN: 2501-AD05
_______________________________________________________________________




1461. CONSOLIDATED PLAN AMENDMENTS (FR-4923)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 76 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2501-AD07
_______________________________________________________________________




1462.  AMENDMENT TO DEFINITION OF ``PERSON WITH 
DISABILITIES'' (FR-4939)

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

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: HUD proposes to amend the definition of ``person with 
disabilities'' in HUD's regulations for section 8 and public housing 
assistance under the United States Housing Act of 1937 to expressly 
include persons who have been determined permanently and totally 
disabled by the Department of Veterans Affairs for purposes of the

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Non-Service-Connected Disability Pension program. The intended effect 
of this action will be to provide additional assistance to eligible 
disabled veterans in obtaining further access to HUD's programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Arnaudo, Senior Program Manager, PEHP, Public 
Housing Management and Occupancy Division, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development
Phone: 202 708-0744

RIN: 2501-AD10
_______________________________________________________________________




1463. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1464.  ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES 
ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES (FR-4954)

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

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1707 note; 12 USC 1715z-13a(k); 25 USC 4115; 25 
USC 4226; 42 USC 1437x; 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 3547; 42 USC 4332; 42 
USC 4852; . . .

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 55; 24 CFR 58; 24 CFR 585

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rulemaking proposes to make: (a) technical corrections; 
(b) implement statutory provisions; (c) replace obsolete environmental 
provisions in certain program regulations to conform with parts 50 and 
58; (d) add exclusions to the list at section 55.12; and (e) make 
relevant changes based on program experience.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 2501-AD11
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



_______________________________________________________________________




1465. IMPLEMENTATION OF REQUIREMENT FOR USE OF DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING 
SYSTEM (DUNS) IDENTIFIER (FR-4876)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements the requirement for grant applicants to 
provide a Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System 
(DUNS) number when applying for Federal funds through HUD's formula 
programs or 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                    11/00/04

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

RIN: 2501-AD01
_______________________________________________________________________




1466. TREBLE DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO ENGAGE IN LOSS MITIGATION (FR-4553)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 77 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2501-AC66
_______________________________________________________________________




1467. 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 revises the affordability requirements for

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homeownership housing assisted under the HOME Investment Partnership 
Program. First, the rule provides 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 also provides 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              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-AD06
_______________________________________________________________________




1468. AMERICAN DREAM DOWNPAYMENT INITIATIVE (FR-4832)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 12701 to 12839; 42 USC 3601 to 
3619; 42 USC 5301 to 5315; 42 USC 11331 to 11388; 42 USC 12701 to 
12711; 42 USC 12741 to 12756; 42 USC 12901 to 12912

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 91; 24 CFR 92

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes regulations for the American Dream 
Downpayment Initiative (ADDI). Through the ADDI, HUD makes 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 under the 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                    03/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1469. FAIR MARKET RENTS PROGRAMS: INCREASED FAIR MARKET RENTS FOR 
CERTAIN AREAS AND HIGHER PAYMENT STANDARDS (FR-4606)

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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: Section 8(c)(1) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 
requires the Secretary to publish Fair Market Rents (FMRs) annually to 
be effective on October 1 of each year. FMRs are used to determine 
payment standard amounts for the Housing Choice Voucher program, to 
determine initial renewal rents for some expiring project-based Section 
8 contracts, and to determine initial rents for housing assistance 
payments (HAP) contracts in the Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room 
Occupancy program. HUD's regulations governing FMRs are found in 24 CFR 
part 888. On October 2, 2000, HUD published an interim rule that made 
certain changes to these regulations. The final rule will take into 
consideration the public comments received 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      06/00/05

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: 2501-AC75

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_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



_______________________________________________________________________




1470. 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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1471. 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 would change the HOME regulations with respect to 
Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) performance measures, 
CHDO conflict of interest provisions and other policies related to 
CHDOs. It would also clarify the distinction between housing and 
facilities and make other corrections and clarifications.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1472. 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
Phone: 202 708-0667

RIN: 2501-AC68
_______________________________________________________________________




1473. 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

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_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



_______________________________________________________________________




1474. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: REVISIONS TO AFFIRMATIVE EMPLOYMENT 
PROGRAMS POLICY (FR-4929)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 7

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      10/22/04                    69 FR 62172
Final Rule Effective            11/22/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marcella Brown
Phone: 617 994-8320

RIN: 2501-AD04
_______________________________________________________________________




1475. THE SECRETARY OF HUD'S REGULATION OF FANNIE MAE AND FREDDIE MAC 
(FR-4790)

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 81

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/03/04                    69 FR 24227
Final Action                    11/02/04                    69 FR 63580
Final Action Effective          01/01/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sandra Fostek
Phone: 202 708-2224

RIN: 2501-AC92
_______________________________________________________________________




1476. IMPLEMENTATION OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 13279 FOR HUD PROGRAMS: EQUAL 
PROTECTION OF THE LAWS FOR FAITH-BASED AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS (FR-
4881)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 5; 24 CFR 570

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/09/04                    69 FR 41712
Final Action Effective          08/09/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ryan Streeter
Phone: 202 708-2404

RIN: 2501-AD03
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)         Prerule Stage


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1477. 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

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1478. 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 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                            02/00/05

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

[[Page 73311]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1479. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF LOAN CORRESPONDENTS AND SPONSORS 
(FR-4762)

Priority: Other Significant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1480. 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                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AI03
_______________________________________________________________________




1481. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1482. HOUSING COUNSELING PROGRAM (FR-4798)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 78 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2502-AH99
_______________________________________________________________________




1483. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1484. 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 203; 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

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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                            06/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1485. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1486. 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                            03/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1487. 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                            01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AH86
_______________________________________________________________________




1488. 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 200

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1489. 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

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the regulations to reflect statutory changes and changes in business 
practices with respect to the construction and operation of hospitals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1490.  DISPOSITION OF HUD-OWNED MULTIFAMILY PROJECTS; 
PURCHASER'S COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND LOCAL HOUSING LAWS AND 
REQUIREMENTS (FR-4941)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1701 to 1715z-21; 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 
3535(i)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200; 24 CFR 290

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would revise HUD's regulations governing the 
disposition of HUD-owned multifamily projects to implement recent 
statutory amendments made by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2004. 
The rule requires all purchasers of multifamily projects from HUD, 
either at foreclosure sale or HUD-owned sale, be processed and approved 
for acceptability to do business with HUD under HUD's Previous 
Participation Review and Clearance procedure. All purchasers must 
certify to HUD that other properties they may have participation in are 
in substantial compliance with State or local government housing 
statutes, regulations, ordinances, and codes.
 State and local governmental agencies will not be required to be 
approved under this procedure. However, if the State or local 
governmental agency subsequently sells the project to a third party 
that is not a governmental agency, the third party must be processed 
and approved under this process. If the State of local governmental 
agency sells the project acquired from HUD to a third party that is not 
a governmental agency, the third party must make the certification of 
substantial compliance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AI24
_______________________________________________________________________




1491. 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                            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
Phone: 202 708-1672

RIN: 2502-AI02
_______________________________________________________________________




1492. 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, at a discount, 
all HUD-owned single family homes 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 improve 
and sell the assets pursuant to a HUD-approved plan to encourage 
homeownership and revitalize the area.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1493. DISPOSITION OF HUD-ACQUIRED SINGLE FAMILY PROPERTY: GOOD NEIGHBOR 
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)

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CFR Citation: 24 CFR 291

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would establish regulations for HUD's new 
Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program. The requirements for the new 
program are closely modeled on those for HUD's Officer and Teacher Next 
Door Sales Programs. The Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program would 
replace, and build upon the success of, these two existing sales 
programs. The purpose of the Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program is 
to improve the quality of life in distressed urban communities by 
encouraging local law enforcement officers, teachers, and firefighters/
emergency responders whose daily responsibilities and duties represent 
a nexus to the needs of the community, to purchase and live in homes in 
these communities. Although the requirements governing the new Good 
Neighbor Next Door Sales Program would be similar to the existing 
requirements for the Officer and Teacher Next Door Sales Programs, HUD 
is also proposing to make several important modifications and 
improvements to the current requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1494.  DISPOSITION OF HUD-ACQUIRED SINGLE FAMILY 
PROPERTY AMENDMENTS (FR-4952)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 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 proposed rule would simplify and reorganize the current 
regulations at subparts A, B and C of 24 CFR part 291 into a user-
friendlier format and provide for changes anticipated to arise from the 
reprocurement of management and marketing services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

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-AI27
_______________________________________________________________________




1495.  MANUFACTURED HOMES INSTALLATION STANDARDS (FR-
4928)

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

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 5403; 42 USC 5404; 42 USC 5424

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 3280; 24 CFR 3285

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, Twelve months after receiving 
standards.

Abstract: This rule would establish new Model Manufactured Home 
Installation Standards (the Installation Standards) for the 
installation of new manufactured homes and would incorporate field 
completion standards for the final construction and assembly of 
manufactured homes at the site. The National Manufactured Housing 
Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 as amended by the 
Manufactured Housing Improvement Act of 2000 (the Act), requires that 
the Secretary establish model Installation Standards within 12 months 
of receiving proposed installation standards from the Manufactured 
Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC). HUD has reviewed the MHCC's 
recommended installation standards and a draft of the proposed rule 
with the MHCC and is in agreement with a significant majority of the 
recommendations. Within this rule, HUD is providing its proposed 
Installation Standards and a detailed summary of its recommended 
changes to the MC's proposal.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

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-AI25
_______________________________________________________________________




1496. 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 of 2000 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                            02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




1497. 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 3288

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 of 2000, 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 
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                            02/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1498. 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 Construction Safety 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 Construction and 
Safety Standard submitted by the MHCC within 30 calender days after 
receipt.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04

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-AI12
_______________________________________________________________________




1499. MANUFACTURED HOUSING ON-SITE CONSTRUCTION (FR-4885)

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

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 3282

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1500. 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 z-21; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            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

[[Page 73316]]

Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Housing
Phone: 202 708-0614

RIN: 2502-AI10
_______________________________________________________________________




1501. 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 
resale of properties whose purchase is being financed with Federal 
Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage insurance. The regulations 
include exceptions from the time restrictions for properties acquired 
and subsequently sold by FHA. This rule broadens the exceptions 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

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              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-AI18
_______________________________________________________________________




1502.  ELIGIBILITY OF ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGES (FR-
4946)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1709; 12 USC 1710; 12 USC 1715b; 12 USC 1715z-
16; 12 USC 1715u; 42 USC 3535(d); . . .

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule makes available a new adjustable rate mortgage 
(ARM) product. In accordance with statutory authority, this rule 
enables the Secretary to insure five-year hybrid ARMs with interest 
rates adjustable up to two percentage points annually (this type of 
mortgage is known as a 5/2 ARM). The lifetime cap on annual interest 
rate adjustments for five-year ARMs is set at six percentage points.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/05

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-AI26
_______________________________________________________________________




1503. 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 
3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 291

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/17/04                    69 FR 56118
NPRM Comment Period End         11/16/04
Final Action                    03/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1504.  DEBENTURE INTEREST PAYMENT CHANGES (FR-4945)

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

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 revises the regulations under the single family 
mortgage insurance program with respect to the payment of interest at 
the debenture rate for mortgage insurance claims. The revisions 
implement a recent statutory amendment to the National Housing Act that 
provides for a change in the calculation of the debenture interest on 
mortgage insurance claims paid in cash.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Leslie Bromer, Mortgage Servicing Specialist, Asset 
Management and Disposition Division, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-1672

RIN: 2502-AI29
_______________________________________________________________________




1505. NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATION IN FHA SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE 
INSURANCE PROGRAMS (FR-4702)

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 200; 24 CFR 203; 24 CFR 291

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 73317]]

Abstract: This final rule establishes conditions and procedures for the 
successful participation by nonprofit organizations in Federal Housing 
Administration (FHA) single family mortgage insurance programs. The 
final rule requires nonprofit organizations that obtain insured 
financing from the FHA for 10 or more properties in a Federal fiscal 
year to prepay at least 80 percent of that total number of FHA-insured 
mortgages by the end of the second fiscal year following the fiscal 
year in which the FHA-insured financing was acquired. Furthermore, the 
final rule will not permit nonprofit organizations to obtain FHA 
insurance for mortgages secured by single family properties with more 
than a specified number of living units, and establish additional 
underwriting guidelines on such properties. The rule also codifies the 
existing practice to approve as participating nonprofit organizations 
those organizations that provide evidence of two years to tax-exempt 
status under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and two consecutive 
years of housing development experience within the previous five years. 
The final rule follows publication of a February 13, 2004, proposed 
rule and takes into consideration the public comments received on the 
proposed rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/13/04                     69 FR 7324
NPRM Comment Period End         04/13/04
Final Action                    04/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donna Tomposki, Housing Program Policy Specialist 
Coordinator, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Housing, 451 7th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20410
Phone: 202 708-0317

RIN: 2502-AH71
_______________________________________________________________________




1506. 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 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                    11/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1507. 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 will 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                            08/02/04                    69 FR 46210
NPRM Comment Period End         10/01/04
Final Action                    03/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1508. 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: On April 1, 2003, HUD published a proposed rule to amend the 
regulations for the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Credit Watch 
Termination Initiative. Among other changes, HUD proposed to provide 
for a fully computerized Credit Watch status notification process 
through use of the FHA Neighborhood Watch Early Warning System; remove 
the regulatory ``cap'' on the default and claim rates for placing a 
mortgagee on Credit Watch status; prohibit a mortgagee that has 
received a notice of proposed termination from establishing a new 
branch in the lending area covered by the proposed termination; and 
describe the procedures a terminated mortgagee must follow to have its 
origination approval agreement reinstated. The interim rule follows 
publication of the April 1, 2003, proposed rule, and takes into 
consideration the public comments on the proposed rule. In addition, 
this rule further clarifies the applicability of the Credit Watch 
Termination Initiative to underwriting mortgagees, and requests 
comments on the regulatory provisions regarding underwriting 
mortgagees.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/01/03                    68 FR 15906
NPRM Comment Period End         06/02/03
Interim Final Rule              01/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1509. UP-FRONT 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                      01/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1510. 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                    01/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1511. 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              06/15/04                    69 FR 33524
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/16/04
Interim Final Rule Effective    07/15/04
Final Action                    11/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1512. FHA TOTAL MORTGAGE SCORECARD (FR-4835)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will codify policies and procedures that lenders 
and automated underwriting system vendors must observe to use the FHA 
Technology Open To All Lenders (TOTAL) mortgage scorecard. The TOTAL 
scorecard assesses the creditworthiness of prospective borrowers by 
evaluating certain mortgage application and credit variables that have 
been statistically proven to accurately predict the likelihood of 
default on an FHA-insured mortgage. Lenders using the TOTAL scorecard, 
in accordance with instructions described in the rule, will be afforded 
certain relief from existing documentation and credit policy 
requirements. This rule follows publication of a November 21, 2003, 
interim rule. HUD did not receive any public comments on the interim 
rule. Accordingly, HUD is adopting the interim rule, as corrected by a 
technical correction published on January 2, 2004, without change.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/21/03                    68 FR 65824
Interim Final Rule Effective    12/22/03

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Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/20/04
Final Action                    02/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1513. 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 March 25, 2004, HUD published an interim rule implementing 
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 (AHEOA). Among other changes, the rule provided 
for a reduced initial mortgage insurance premium (MIP) on HECM 
refinancings. The interim rule requested comments on the MIP provision 
of the rule. This final rule follows publication of the March 25, 2004, 
interim rule. HUD did not receive any public comments on the interim 
regulatory change regarding the reduced MIP for HECM refinancings and, 
therefore, is adopting the interim rule without change.

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                    02/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1514. 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 part 401, which established the 
mark-to-market program. Subsequently HUD decided to separate the two 
parts and publish final part 401 separately, although the current rule 
makes minor conforming amendments to part 401 as well. Final part 402 
will set forth the regulations governing the renewal of expiring 
Section 8 project-based assistance contracts, whether the project's 
rents are above or below market, except for renewals made as part of a 
mark-to-market restructuring plan under part 401.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      01/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1515. MIXED FINANCE DEVELOPMENT FOR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY 
OR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER CHANGES TO 24 CFR PART 891 (FR-
4725)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 891

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/01/03                    68 FR 67316
Interim Final Rule Effective    12/31/03
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/30/04
Final Action                    03/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1516. 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

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as State Administrative Agencies under the National Manufactured 
Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (Act)(as 
amended), 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                    02/00/05

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)



_______________________________________________________________________




1517. 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: Next Action Undetermined

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1518. 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: Next Action Undetermined

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1519. E-ENDORSEMENT OF FHA-INSURED MORTGAGES (FR-4789)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1520. 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

[[Page 73321]]

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: Gary Cunningham, Deputy Assistant Secretary of 
Regulatory Affairs & Manufactured Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, Office of Housing, 451 7th Street, SW, Washington, 
DC 20410
Phone: 202 708-6401

RIN: 2502-AH85
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1521. 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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 81

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          10/04/04                    69 FR 59476
Notice Effective                10/04/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sandra Fostek
Phone: 202 708-2224

RIN: 2502-AH96
_______________________________________________________________________




1522. SECTION 223F SUPPLEMENTAL COST CERTIFICATION (FR-4793)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/17/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael McCullough
Phone: 202 708-1142

RIN: 2502-AH93
_______________________________________________________________________




1523. STATE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS (FR-4877)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203.47f

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/20/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Maynard Curry
Phone: 202 708-2676

RIN: 2502-AI07
_______________________________________________________________________




1524. SECTION 236 EXCESS RENTAL CHARGES (FR-4689)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 236

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/01/04                    69 FR 53558
Final Action Effective          10/01/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Janice Nimmer
Phone: 202 708-3944

RIN: 2502-AH68
_______________________________________________________________________




1525. RELEASE OF INFORMATION TO TENANTS AND OTHER PARTIES PURSUANT TO 
MAHRA (FR-4531)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 401

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/17/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paige Warren
Phone: 202 708-0001

RIN: 2502-AH45
_______________________________________________________________________




1526. LENDER ACCOUNTABILITY FOR APPRAISALS (FR-4722)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 25; 24 CFR 203

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/20/04                    69 FR 43504
Final Action Effective          08/19/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vance Morris
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AH78

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_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)



_______________________________________________________________________




1527. EMPOWERMENT ZONES: RESIDENT BENEFIT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 
STANDARDS FOR GRANTS (FR-4853)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 79 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2506-AC16
_______________________________________________________________________




1528.  SELF-HELP HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM 
(FR-4949)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 12805 note

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would codify the requirements of the Self-Help 
Opportunity Program (SHOP) in HUD's regulations. The SHOP Program is 
designed to facilitate and encourage innovative homeownership 
opportunities on a national geographically diverse basis through self-
help housing programs that require a significant amount of sweat equity 
by the homebuyer toward the construction or rehabilitation of 
dwellings. Among other topics, the rule will address sweat equity, 
volunteer labor, and provide definitions of low-income family income.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2506-AC18
_______________________________________________________________________




1529. 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. In calculating 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                            03/00/05

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)



_______________________________________________________________________




1530. 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                    12/00/04

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

[[Page 73323]]

Phone: 202 708-1577

RIN: 2506-AC15
_______________________________________________________________________




1531. 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 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 F, 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              06/10/04                    69 FR 32774
Interim Final Rule Effective    07/12/04
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/09/04
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen Rhodeside, State & Small Cities Div., 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Community 
Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-1322

RIN: 2506-AC17
_______________________________________________________________________




1532. 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 91; 24 CFR 570

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                    02/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1533. 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 amending 
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                            07/20/04                    69 FR 43488
NPRM Comment Period End         09/20/04
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Mark Johnston, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1534. 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

[[Page 73324]]

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              12/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1535. 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                            07/09/04                    69 FR 41434
NPRM Comment Period End         09/07/04
Final Action                    12/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1536. 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                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2503-AA17

[[Page 73325]]

_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)



_______________________________________________________________________




1537. 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                            04/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1538. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW- AND VERY-LOW-INCOME PERSONS (FR-
2898)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/08/93                    58 FR 52534
Notice                          11/09/93                    58 FR 59423
Notice Comment Period End       12/08/93
Interim Final Rule              06/30/94                    59 FR 33886
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/01/94
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/29/94
Extension of Effective Period of 
Interim Rule                    05/31/95                    60 FR 28325
Extension Effective             06/30/96
NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Charles Wilson, 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)      Final Rule Stage


Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)



_______________________________________________________________________




1539. 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

[[Page 73326]]

_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Administration (OA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1540. 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                            03/00/05

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 the Inspector General (HUDIG)



_______________________________________________________________________




1541.  OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL SUBPOENAS AND 
PRODUCTION IN RESPONSE TO SUBPOENAS OR DEMANDS OF COURTS OR OTHER 
AUTHORITIES (FR-4942)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended (5 USC app); 
42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 704

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 2004

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would amend HUD's Office of Inspector 
General's (OIG's) regulations to provide an appellate review procedure 
regarding the OIG's responses to subpoenas issued to OIG employees 
requesting documents or testimony in legal proceedings where the OIG is 
not a party. The establishment of an appellate proceeding is designed 
to ensure both a thorough review process by the OIG and a complete 
opportunity for a party or person to take formal exception to the OIG's 
determination.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bryan Saddler, Counsel to the Inspector General, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Inspector 
General, Room 8260, 451 7th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20410
Phone: 202 708-1613

RIN: 2508-AA14
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1542. CAPITAL FUND PROGRAM (FR-4880)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 80 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2577-AC50
_______________________________________________________________________




1543. 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 
currently required by 24 CFR 941.610 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1544. 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                            01/00/05

[[Page 73327]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1545. OPERATING FUND ALLOCATION FORMULA (FR-4874)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 81 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2577-AC51
_______________________________________________________________________




1546. NATIVE AMERICAN HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND SELF-DETERMINATION ACT 
(NAHASDA): REVISIONS TO THE INDIAN HOUSING BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FORMULA 
(FR-4938)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 82 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2577-AC57
_______________________________________________________________________




1547. STREAMLINING PUBLIC HOUSING OPERATIONS, INCLUDING RESIDENT 
PARTICIPATION (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; 24 CFR 966

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would update existing provisions of 24 CFR 964 and 
966 and incorporate new provisions of the Quality Housing and Work 
Responsibility Act of 1998 related to resident/tenant participation, 
tenant management of public housing, direct funding of Resident 
Management Corporations, and the ROSS program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1548. 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                            01/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1549. 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                            06/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1550. 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 905; 24 CFR 990

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would allow public housing agencies (PHAs) to use 
either Capital or Operating Funds for financing activities, including 
payments of debt service and of customary financing costs for the 
modernization and development of public housing, including public 
housing in mixed-finance developments. The proposed rule would 
establish program requirements, submission requirements, and the 
approval process for PHAs to request authorization from HUD to pledge 
either the Capital or Operating Funds for debt service payments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 73328]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1551. 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                    01/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1552. 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, Director, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1553. CONVERSION OF DEVELOPMENTS FROM PUBLIC HOUSING STOCK; METHODOLOGY 
FOR COMPARING COSTS OF PUBLIC HOUSING AND TENANT-BASED ASSISTANCE (FR-
4718)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 972

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish the cost methodology that Public 
Housing Agencies (PHAs) must use under HUD's programs for the required 
and voluntary conversion of public housing developments to tenant-based 
assistance. Both programs require that PHAs, before undertaking any 
conversion activity, compare the cost of providing tenant-based 
assistance with the cost of continuing to operate the development as 
public housing. The cost methodology would be codified as an appendix 
to HUD's regulations for the required and voluntary conversion programs 
at 24 CFR part 972. 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                    06/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1554. 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 and owned by one or more members of the family. Under 
its own terms, the pilot program expired in July 2004.

[[Page 73329]]

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                    06/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1555. PROJECT-BASED VOUCHER PROGRAM (FR-4636)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 83 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2577-AC25
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1556. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1557. 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              06/17/04                    69 FR 34020
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/16/04
Interim Final Rule Effective    07/19/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2577-AC43
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1558. REVISIONS TO SECTION 8 MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (SEMAP) 
LEASE-UP INDICATOR (FR-4926)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 985

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/20/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2577-AC54

[[Page 73330]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1559. PARTICIPATION IN HUD'S NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAMS BY RELIGIOUS 
ORGANIZATIONS: PROVIDING EQUAL TREATMENT TO ALL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS 
(FR-4915)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 954; 24 CFR 1003

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/21/04                    69 FR 34544
Final Action                    10/22/04                    69 FR 62164
Final Action Effective          11/22/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ryan Streeter
Phone: 202 708-2404
Email: [email protected]

Deborah Lalancette
Phone: 303 675-1600

RIN: 2577-AC56
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