[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-4985-N-01]

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Department of Housing and Urban Development.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with section 4(b) of Executive Order 12866, 
``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' as amended, HUD is publishing its 
agenda of regulations already issued or that are expected to be issued 
over the next several months. The agenda also includes rules currently 
in effect that are under review, and describes those regulations that 
may affect small entities as required by section 602 of the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act. The purpose of publication of the agenda is to 
encourage more effective public participation in the regulatory process 
by providing the public with early information about pending regulatory 
activities.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aaron Santa Anna, Assistant General 
Counsel for Regulations, Office of General Counsel, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, Room 10276, 451 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20410-0500, (202) 708-3055. (This is not a toll-free 
number.) A telecommunications device for hearing- and speech-impaired 
individuals (TTY) is available at 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 permit incorporation of the agenda required by 
these two authorities with any other prescribed agenda. Therefore, 
the agenda set out below combines the information required by 
Executive Order 12866, 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 that the Department considers useful, both to 
better 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 reviewing existing regulations is to determine whether 
they should continue without change, or be amended or rescinded. 
Proposed changes to existing regulations provide the Department 
with the opportunity to conduct section 610 reviews.

     The Department also is subject to certain rulemaking 
requirements set forth in the Department of Housing and Urban 
Development Act (42 U.S.C. 3531 et seq.). Section 7(o) of the 
Department of Housing and Urban Development Act (42 U.S.C. 3535(o)) 
requires that the Secretary transmit to the congressional 
committees having jurisdictional oversight of HUD (the Senate 
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the House 
Committee on Financial Services), a semiannual agenda of all rules 
or regulations that 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 that appears on the 
agenda, the Secretary must submit to both committees a copy of the 
rule or regulation, in the form it is intended to be proposed, at 
least 15 calendar days before it is published for comment. The 
semiannual agenda published today is the agenda transmitted to the 
committees in compliance with this requirement.

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

     In some cases, HUD has withdrawn rules that were placed on 
previous agendas and for which there has been no publication 
activity. Withdrawal of a rule does not necessarily mean that HUD 
will not proceed with it in the rulemaking phase. Withdrawal allows 
HUD to further assess the subject matter and determine whether 
rulemaking on particular subject(s) is appropriate. Following its 
review of withdrawn rules, the Department may determine that some 
listed as withdrawn under this agenda are appropriate. Withdrawn 
rules deemed appropriate will be included in a succeeding 
semiannual agenda.

     For a few rules that have been published as proposed or 
interim rules, and therefore require further rulemaking, HUD refers 
to the timing of the next action stage as ``undetermined.'' That 
means they are still under review by HUD, including insofar as the 
determination and timing of the next action stage.

     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 numerical order by the part number of the CFR 
affected. Where a rule affects

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

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

Dated: March 17, 2005.

 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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1343        24 CFR 81 HUD's Regulation of the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae)      2501-AD12
            and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac): Housing Goals (FR-4960).
1344        24 CFR 84 Grants and Agreements--Uniform Requirements for All HUD Programs (FR-4930)..    2501-AD05
1345        24 CFR 92 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (FR-4833)..............................    2501-AC94
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                                    Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1346        24 CFR 5 Providing for Electronic Submission of Grant Applications (FR-4875)..........    2501-AD02
1347        24 CFR 203 Treble Damages for Failure To Engage in Loss Mitigation (FR-4553)..........    2501-AC66
1348        Release in the Public Use Database of the Government-Sponsored Enterprises' Certain       2501-AD09
            Mortgage Data and Annual Housing Activities Report (AHAR) Information (FR-4947).......
1349        24 CFR 92 American Dream Downpayment Initiative (FR-4832).............................    2501-AC93
1350        24 CFR 91 Consolidated Plan Revisions and Updates (FR-4923)...........................    2501-AD07
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1351        24 CFR 5 Electronic Document Retention and Consumer Disclosure Requirements in HUD-       2501-AC79
            Related Transactions (FR-4686)........................................................
1352        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)...................................................................
1353        24 CFR 58 Environmental Review Procedures for Entities Assuming HUD Environmental         2501-AD11
            Responsibilities (FR-4954)............................................................
1354        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).....
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1355        24 CFR 84 Adoption of Revisions to OMB Circular A-110 (FR-4573).......................    2501-AC68
1356        24 CFR 5 Implementation of Requirement for Use of Data Universal Numbering System         2501-AD01
            (DUNS) Identifier (FR-4876)...........................................................
1357        24 CFR 5 Amendment to Definition of ``Person with Disabilities'' (FR-4939)............    2501-AD10
1358        24 CFR 8 Nondiscrimination Based on Disability: Multifamily Homeownership Projects (FR-   2501-AC87
            4776).................................................................................
1359        24 CFR 92 HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Amendments to Homeownership               2501-AD06
            Affordability Requirements (FR-4940)..................................................
1360        24 CFR 888 Fair Market Rents Programs: Increased Fair Market Rents for Certain Areas      2501-AC75
            and Higher Payment Standards (FR-4606)................................................
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                                     Office of Housing--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1361        24 CFR 25 Single Family Mortgage: Lender Compliance and Accountability (FR-4761)......    2502-AH87
1362        24 CFR 401 Mark-to-Market Program Amendments (FR-4751)................................    2502-AH86
1363        24 CFR 200 Disposition of HUD-Owned Multifamily Projects; Purchaser's Compliance With     2502-AI24
            State and Local Housing Laws and Requirements (FR-4941)...............................
1364        24 CFR 202.5 Establishment of Loan Officer Registry and Establishment of Servicing        2502-AH88
            Approval Agreements (FR-4764).........................................................
1365        24 CFR 202.2 Duties and Responsibilities of Loan Correspondents and Sponsors (FR-4762)    2502-AH90
1366        24 CFR 203 Accelerated Claims and Asset Disposition Program (FR-4887).................    2502-AI14
1367        24 CFR 203 One Dollar Home Sales to Local Governments (FR 4862).......................    2502-AI15
1368        24 CFR 203 Mortgage Insurance Premiums--Downpayment Assistance Programs (FR-4948).....    2502-AI33
1369        24 CFR 206 Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Insurance (HECM)(FR-4956)..................    2502-AI30
1370        24 CFR 207 Mortgagee Time Limits for Supplemental Claims for Additional Insurance         2502-AI31
            Benefits (FR-4957)....................................................................
1371        24 CFR 291 Disposition of HUD-Owned Single Family Assets in Asset Control Areas (FR-      2502-AH40
            4988).................................................................................
1372        24 CFR 291, subpart F Disposition of HUD-Acquired Single Family Property: Good            2502-AH72
            Neighbor Next Door Sales Programs (FR-4712)...........................................
1373        24 CFR 291 Disposition of HUD-Acquired Single Family Property Amendments (FR-4952)....    2502-AI27
1374        24 CFR 3280 Manufactured Homes Installation Standards (FR-4928).......................    2502-AI25
1375        24 CFR 3282 Manufactured Housing On-Site Construction (FR-4885).......................    2502-AI13
1376        24 CFR 3285 Manufactured Housing Installation Program (FR-4812).......................    2502-AH97
1377        24 CFR 3286 Manufactured Housing Dispute Resolution Program (FR-4813).................    2502-AH98
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                                       Office of Housing--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1378        24 CFR 203.18 Nonprofit Organization Participation in FHA Single Family Mortgage          2502-AH71
            Insurance Programs (FR-4702)..........................................................
1379        24 CFR 207 HUD Multifamily Accelerated Processing Quality Assurance Enforcement (FR-      2502-AI01
            4836).................................................................................
1380        24 CFR 200 HUD Multifamily Rental and Health Care Facility Closing Documents (FR-4883)    2502-AI11
1381        24 CFR 200 Hospital Mortgage Insurance Program (FR-4927)..............................    2502-AI22
1382        24 CFR 202 Revisions to FHA Credit Watch Termination Initiative (FR-4625).............    2502-AH60
1383        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)...............................
1384        24 CFR 203 Due Diligence/Quality Control Plans (FR-4846)..............................    2502-AI02
1385        24 CFR 203 Revisions to the Single Family Mortgage Insurance Program (FR-4831)........    2502-AI03
1386        24 CFR 203 Amendments to Prohibition of Property Flipping in HUD's Single Family          2502-AI18
            Mortgage Insurance Programs (FR-4911).................................................
1387        24 CFR 203 Notice of Default Reporting (FR-4916)......................................    2502-AI20
1388        24 CFR 203 Eligibility of Adjustable Rate Mortgages (FR-4946).........................    2502-AI26
1389        24 CFR 203 Debenture Interest Payment Changes (FR-4945)...............................    2502-AI29
1390        24 CFR 203 Hybrid Adjustable Rate Mortgages--Additional Index (FR-4969)...............    2502-AI32
1391        24 CFR 214 Housing Counseling Program (FR-4798).......................................    2502-AH99
1392        24 CFR 291 Disciplinary Actions Against HUD-Qualified Real Estate Brokers (FR-4871)...    2502-AI08
1393        24 CFR 402 Renewal of Expiring Section 8 Project-Based Assistance Contracts (FR-4551).    2502-AH47
1394        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)......................
1395        24 CFR 3280 Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (FR-4886).............    2502-AI12
1396        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
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1397        24 CFR 203.43 (b)(1) Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM): Cooperative Housing         2502-AH89
            Developments (FR-4777)................................................................
1398        24 CFR 203 E-Endorsement of FHA-Insured Mortgages (FR-4789)...........................    2502-AH95

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1399        24 CFR 206 Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM): Long-Term Care Insurance (FR-4857)    2502-AI04
1400        24 CFR 3500 et seq RESPA--Improving the Process for Obtaining Mortgages (FR-4727).....    2502-AH85
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                                      Office of Housing--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1401        24 CFR 200.54(b) Distribution of Tax Credit Proceeds (FR-4792)........................    2502-AH91
1402        24 CFR 200 Revised Guidelines for Previous Participation Certification (FR-4870)......    2502-AI10
1403        24 CFR 203 Up-Front Mortgage Insurance Premiums: Remittance Requirements (FR-4690)....    2502-AH67
1404        24 CFR 203 FHA Total Mortgage Scorecard (FR-4835).....................................    2502-AI00
1405        24 CFR 206 Insurance for Mortgages To Refinance Existing HECMs (FR-4667)..............    2502-AH63
1406        24 CFR 291 Competitive Sales Procedures--Owner-Occupant Priority Over Nonprofit           2502-AI05
            Organizations (FR-4858)...............................................................
1407        24 CFR 880 Distributions to Nonprofit Owners of Certain HUD-Assisted Multifamily          2502-AH52
            Rental Projects (FR-4602).............................................................
1408        24 CFR 203 Eligibility of Mortgages on Hawaiian Homelands Insured Under Section 247       2502-AH92
            (FR-4779).............................................................................
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                        Office of Community Planning and Development--Proposed Rule Stage
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1409        24 CFR 5 Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (FR-4949)........................    2506-AC18
1410        24 CFR 574 Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) (FR-4708)..............    2506-AC11
1411        24 CFR 598 Empowerment Zones: Performance Standards for Utilization of Grant Funds (FR-   2506-AC16
            4853).................................................................................
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                         Office of Community Planning and Development--Final Rule Stage
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1412        24 CFR 570 CDBG Program for States: Community Revitalization Strategy Requirements and    2506-AB83
            Miscellaneous Technical Amendments (FR-4081)..........................................
1413        24 CFR 570 Prohibition on Use of CDBG Assistance for Job-Pirating Activities (FR-4556)    2506-AC04
1414        24 CFR 570 Community Development Block Grant Program Revision of CDBG Eligibility and     2506-AC12
            National Objective Regulations (FR-4699)..............................................
1415        24 CFR 583 Supportive Housing Program (FR-4616).......................................    2506-AC07
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                         Office of Community Planning and Development--Completed Actions
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1416        24 CFR 570 Modification of the Community Development Block Grant Definition for           2506-AC15
            Metropolitan City and Other Conforming Amendments (FR-4872)...........................
1417        24 CFR 570 Community Development Block Grant Program: Small Cities and Insular Areas      2506-AC17
            Programs (FR-4919)....................................................................
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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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1418        24 CFR 320 Removal of Regulation Specifying Minimum Face Value of Ginnie Mae              2503-AA17
            Securities (FR-4856)..................................................................
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                           Government National Mortgage Association--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1419        24 CFR 320 GNMA: Excess Yield Securities (FR-4958)....................................    2503-AA18
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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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1420        24 CFR 115 Certification and Funding of State and Local Fair Housing Enforcement          2529-AA90
            Agencies (FR-4748)....................................................................
1421        24 CFR 135 Economic Opportunities for Low- and Very-Low-Income Persons (FR-4983)......    2529-AA91
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                         Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1422        24 CFR 100 Fair Housing Act Regulation: Conforming Amendment; Update To Reflect           2529-AA88
            Current Edition of American National Standards Institute (ANSI) (FR-4554).............
1423        24 CFR 135 Economic Opportunities for Low- and Very-Low-Income Persons (FR-2898)......    2529-AA49
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                                  Office of Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1424        48 CFR 2401 HUD Acquisition Regulation (FR-4705)......................................    2535-AA26
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                                Office of the Inspector General--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1425        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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1426        24 CFR 982 Tenant-Based Assistance: Housing Choice Voucher Program (FR-4838)..........    2577-AC44
1427        24 CFR 964 Streamlining Public Housing Operations, Including Resident Participation       2577-AC26
            (FR-4657).............................................................................
1428        24 CFR 905 Capital Fund Program (FR-4880).............................................    2577-AC50
1429        24 CFR 941 Streamlined Mixed Finance Application Review (FR-4924).....................    2577-AC55
1430        24 CFR 985 Section 8 Management Assessment Program (FR-4884)..........................    2577-AC52
1431        24 CFR 905 Capital and Operating Funds for Debt Service and Financing Activities (FR-     2577-AC49
            4843).................................................................................
1432        24 CFR 990 Operating Fund Allocation Formula (FR-4874)................................    2577-AC51
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                              Office of Public and Indian Housing--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1433        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).................
1434        24 CFR 906 Technical and Conforming Amendments to the Public Housing Homeownership        2577-AC53
            Program (FR-4891).....................................................................
1435        24 CFR 970 Public Housing Program--Demolition or Disposition of Public Housing            2577-AC20
            Projects (FR-4598)....................................................................
1436        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)...............
1437        24 CFR 983 Project-Based Voucher Program (FR-4636)....................................    2577-AC25
1438        24 CFR 1000 Minimum Funding Under the Indian Housing Block Grant Program (FR-4825)....    2577-AC43
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                             Office of Public and Indian Housing--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1439        24 CFR 1000 Implementation of Statutory Revisions to NAHASDA (FR-4750)................    2577-AC37
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                             Office of Public and Indian Housing--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1440        24 CFR 960 PHA Discretion in Treatment of Over-Income Families (FR-4824)..............    2577-AC42
1441        24 CFR 982 Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program; Pilot Program for                2577-AC24
            Homeownership Assistance for Disabled Families (FR-4661)..............................
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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)   Proposed Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



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1343. [bull] HUD'S REGULATION OF THE FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE 
ASSOCIATION (FANNIE MAE) AND THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 
(FREDDIE MAC): HOUSING GOALS (FR-4960)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 81

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking advises of HUD's intention to develop, by 
regulation, a provision that recognizes and takes into consideration 
the impact of certain factors, not addressed in the recent rulemaking, 
that may impact the GSEs' ability to achieve the housing goals in 
certain years, and solicits proposals on how such a provision should be 
structured and implemented.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           11/02/04                    69 FR 63576
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/17/04
NPRM                            07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Paul S. Ceja, Office of General Counsel, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development
Phone: 202 708-0614
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2501-AD12
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1344. GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS--UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL HUD PROGRAMS 
(FR-4930)

Priority: Other Significant

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.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/05

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
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1345. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2501-AC94
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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)      Final Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



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1346. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/23/04                    69 FR 68218
NPRM Comment Period End         12/23/04
Final Action                    06/00/05

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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1347. TREBLE DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO ENGAGE IN LOSS MITIGATION (FR-4553)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 30; 24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule will amend HUD's civil money penalty 
regulations to reflect HUD's authorization to impose treble damages on 
a mortgagee for any mortgage for which the mortgagee had a duty but 
failed to engage in appropriate loss mitigation actions. The rule 
follows publication of a proposed rule, takes consideration of the 
public comments received on the proposed rule, but makes no changes at 
this final rule stage.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/06/00                    65 FR 76520
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/05/01
NPRM                            04/14/04                    69 FR 19906
NPRM Comment Period End         06/14/04
Final Action                    08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Reyes, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary 
for Single Family Housing, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development
Phone: 405 609-8475

RIN: 2501-AC66
_______________________________________________________________________




1348. 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'').

[[Page 27015]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/10/05                     70 FR 1774
NPRM Comment Period End         03/11/05
Final Action                    09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2501-AD09
_______________________________________________________________________




1349. 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 follows publication of, and considers the public 
comments on, two earlier HUD rules. First, this rule makes final the 
March 30, 2004, interim rule establishing regulations for a downpayment 
assistance component under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program 
(HOME Program), referred to as the American Dream Downpayment 
Initiative (ADDI). Through the ADDI, HUD makes formula grants to 
participating jurisdictions under the HOME Program for the purpose of 
assisting low-income families achieve homeownership. In addition, this 
rule also makes final HUD's November 22, 2004, interim rule, which 
revised and clarified the HOME Program homeownership affordability 
requirements of the HOME Investment Partnership program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/30/04                    69 FR 16758
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/29/04
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/01/04
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2501-AC93
_______________________________________________________________________




1350. CONSOLIDATED PLAN REVISIONS AND UPDATES (FR-4923)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/30/04                    69 FR 78830
NPRM Comment Period End         01/31/05
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2501-AD07
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



_______________________________________________________________________




1351. 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

[[Page 27016]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1352. 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 trade dress, names, and assets to another FHA-approved 
lender or mortgagee.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

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, P3214
Phone: 202 708-1515

RIN: 2501-AC95
_______________________________________________________________________




1353. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD 
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES (FR-4954)

Priority: Other Significant

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 58

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rulemaking proposes to make: (a) technical corrections; 
(b) implement statutory provisions including waiver of environmental 
review under NAHASDA; (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 and suggests related procedures for the 
devolution of environmental review responsibilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Walter D. Prybyla, Environmental Review Division, 
Office of Community Planning and Development, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development
Phone: 202 708-1201

RIN: 2501-AD11
_______________________________________________________________________




1354. 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
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



_______________________________________________________________________




1355. ADOPTION OF REVISIONS TO OMB CIRCULAR A-110 (FR-4573)

Priority: Other Significant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 2501-AD05 (FR-
4930)                           02/28/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara Dorf
Phone: 202 708-0667

RIN: 2501-AC68

[[Page 27017]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1356. IMPLEMENTATION OF REQUIREMENT FOR USE OF DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING 
SYSTEM (DUNS) IDENTIFIER (FR-4876)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 5

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/09/04                    69 FR 65024
Final Action Effective          12/09/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Barbara Dorf
Phone: 202 708-0667
Fax: 202 708-0531

RIN: 2501-AD01
_______________________________________________________________________




1357. AMENDMENT TO DEFINITION OF ``PERSON WITH DISABILITIES'' (FR-4939)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 5

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/04/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Arnaudo
Phone: 202 708-0744

RIN: 2501-AD10
_______________________________________________________________________




1358. NONDISCRIMINATION BASED ON DISABILITY: MULTIFAMILY HOMEOWNERSHIP 
PROJECTS (FR-4776)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 8

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/01/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cheryl Kent
Phone: 202 708-2333

RIN: 2501-AC87
_______________________________________________________________________




1359. HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM, AMENDMENTS TO HOMEOWNERSHIP 
AFFORDABILITY REQUIREMENTS (FR-4940)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 92

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/22/04                    69 FR 68050
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/21/05
Interim Final Rule Effective    12/22/04
Merged With RIN 2501-AC93 (FR-
4832)                           04/19/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Virginia Sardone
Phone: 202 708-2470

RIN: 2501-AD06
_______________________________________________________________________




1360. 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.

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 2577-AC44 (FR-
4838)                           03/04/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Carl Jurison
Phone: 202 708-0477

RIN: 2501-AC75
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1361. 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                            08/00/05

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, P3214
Phone: 202 708-1515

RIN: 2502-AH87
_______________________________________________________________________




1362. 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

[[Page 27018]]

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                            07/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1363. DISPOSITION OF HUD-OWNED MULTIFAMILY PROJECTS; PURCHASER'S 
COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND LOCAL HOUSING LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS (FR-4941)

Priority: Other Significant

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 multifamily projects that are HUD-owned or secured by a 
HUD-held mortgage that is being foreclosed to implement recent 
statutory amendments made by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2004. 
The rule would require a potential purchaser of such a project to 
certify that all other projects owned by the purchaser, and located in 
the same city or town as the project being purchased, are in 
substantial compliance with applicable state or local government 
housing statutes, regulations, ordinances, and codes. A purchaser of a 
multifamily project from a state or local government that acquired the 
property from HUD would also be required to submit evidence of 
substantial compliance with applicable state or local housing 
requirements. The rule would also expand the scope of the participation 
and compliance requirements for HUD's Federal Housing Administration 
programs to include purchasers of multifamily housing projects from 
state or local governments, where the property had been previously been 
acquired by the state or local government from HUD.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AI24
_______________________________________________________________________




1364. 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. Changes will not apply to the 
Title I insured loan program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Phillip A. Murray, Director, Office of Lender 
Activities and Program Compliance, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, P3214
Phone: 202 708-1515

RIN: 2502-AH88
_______________________________________________________________________




1365. 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; 24 CFR 207

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                            02/00/06

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, P3214
Phone: 202 708-1515

RIN: 2502-AH90
_______________________________________________________________________




1366. 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

[[Page 27019]]

Accelerated Claim Disposition (ACD) demonstration, making it a 
permanent part of HUD's single family mortgage insurance 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).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1367. 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 203; 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                            01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James C. Everett, Housing Program/Policy Specialist, 
Office of Single Family Asset Management, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-1672

RIN: 2502-AI15
_______________________________________________________________________




1368. [bull] MORTGAGE INSURANCE PREMIUMS--DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE 
PROGRAMS (FR-4948)

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 HUD's regulations to address 
requirements regarding downpayment assistance in certain Federal 
Housing Administration (FHA) programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/05

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-AI33
_______________________________________________________________________




1369. [bull] HOME EQUITY CONVERSION MORTGAGE INSURANCE (HECM)(FR-4956)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage 
(HECM) Insurance program regulations to accommodate certain state laws 
that prohibit the line of credit payment option currently available to 
HECM mortgagors. The amendments made by this rule would accommodate 
these state laws by making HECMs available in these states within the 
parameters of the state laws.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/05

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-AI30
_______________________________________________________________________




1370. [bull] MORTGAGEE TIME LIMITS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL CLAIMS FOR 
ADDITIONAL INSURANCE BENEFITS (FR-4957)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1701z-11e; 12 USC 1709(c)(1); 12 USC 1713; 12 
USC 1515b; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 207

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend HUD's regulations to establish a time 
limitation for filing supplemental multifamily mortgage insurance 
claims. The time limits established will provide an incentive for 
mortgagees to complete all mortgage insurance claims in a timely 
manner.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roland C. Diggs, Housing Project Manager, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-1320

RIN: 2502-AI31
_______________________________________________________________________




1371. DISPOSITION OF HUD-OWNED SINGLE FAMILY ASSETS IN ASSET CONTROL 
AREAS (FR-4988)

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

[[Page 27020]]

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                            08/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1372. 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)

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: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James C. Everett, Housing Program/Policy Specialist, 
Office of Single Family Asset Management, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-1672

RIN: 2502-AH72
_______________________________________________________________________




1373. 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, Director, Asset Management Division, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-1672

RIN: 2502-AI27
_______________________________________________________________________




1374. MANUFACTURED HOMES INSTALLATION STANDARDS (FR-4928)

Priority: Other Significant

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                            05/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1375. MANUFACTURED HOUSING ON-SITE CONSTRUCTION (FR-4885)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d)

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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                            06/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1376. MANUFACTURED HOUSING INSTALLATION PROGRAM (FR-4812)

Priority: Other Significant

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                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 2502-AH97
_______________________________________________________________________




1377. MANUFACTURED HOUSING DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROGRAM (FR-4813)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 3286

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 27, 2005, Program to be 
established not later than 5 years after enactment of P.L. 106-569.

Abstract: Under the Manufactured Housing Improvement Act 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                            05/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Housing (OH)



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1378. 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

Abstract: This rule requires that once an eligible nonprofit 
organization has obtained, in a single fiscal year, Federal Housing 
Administration (FHA) insured financing for 10 or more single family 
(one- to four-unit) properties, it must prepay at least 80 percent of 
the FHA insured mortgages by the end of the second fiscal year 
following the fiscal year in which the FHA insured financing was 
acquired. The rule also codifies the existing practice of approving 
nonprofit organizations that provide evidence of having two consecutive 
years of tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and 
of having two consecutive years of housing development experience 
within the previous five years. This 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                    09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

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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-AH71
_______________________________________________________________________




1379. 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                            12/17/04                    69 FR 75812
NPRM Comment Period End         02/15/05
Final Action                    09/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1380. 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                    09/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1381. HOSPITAL MORTGAGE INSURANCE PROGRAM (FR-4927)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200; 24 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/10/05                     70 FR 1750
NPRM Comment Period End         03/11/05
Final Action                    07/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1382. 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 December 17, 2004, HUD published an interim rule amending 
the regulations for the Federal Housing Administration Credit Watch 
Termination Initiative. The interim rule followed publication of an 
April 1, 2003, proposed rule and took into consideration the public 
comments received on the proposed rule. In addition, the interim rule 
further clarified the applicability of the Credit Watch Termination 
Initiative to underwriting mortgagees and requested public comments on 
the regulatory provisions regarding underwriting mortgagees. This rule 
follows publication of the December 17, 2004, interim rule, and take 
into consideration the public comments received on the interim rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/01/03                    68 FR 15906
NPRM Comment Period End         06/02/03
Interim Final Rule              12/17/04                    69 FR 75802
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/18/05
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/15/05
Final Action                    10/00/05

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, P3214
Phone: 202 708-1515

RIN: 2502-AH60

[[Page 27023]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1383. UP-FRONT MORTGAGE INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR LOANS INSURED UNDER 24 
CFR 203(K) AND 234(C) OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT (FR-4749)

Priority: Other 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                    05/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1384. DUE DILIGENCE/QUALITY CONTROL PLANS (FR-4846)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/21/05
NPRM Comment Period End         02/22/05
Final Action                    09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AI02
_______________________________________________________________________




1385. 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 revises certain 
regulations under the Single Family Mortgage Insurance Program that 
govern actions by mortgagees with respect to mortgages in default. The 
rule also amends other regulations under the Program to make them 
consistent with industry practices. The Department believes that these 
changes will help to increase the administrative efficiency of the 
Single Family Mortgage Insurance Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/10/04                    69 FR 65324
NPRM Comment Period End         01/10/05
Final Action                    07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AI03
_______________________________________________________________________




1386. 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              12/23/04                    69 FR 77114
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/22/05
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/24/05
Final Action                    10/00/05

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-AI18

[[Page 27024]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1387. 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 requires mortgagees to report mortgages that are 30 or 
more days delinquent. The Department believes that the revised rule 
will, 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                            01/21/05                     70 FR 3266
NPRM Comment Period End         02/22/05
Final Action                    07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AI20
_______________________________________________________________________




1388. 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 5/1 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              03/29/05                    70 FR 16079
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/28/05
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/31/05
Final Action                    09/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1389. DEBENTURE INTEREST PAYMENT CHANGES (FR-4945)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                    07/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1390. [bull] HYBRID ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGES--ADDITIONAL INDEX (FR-
4969)

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 adds the one-year London Interbank Offered Rate 
(LIBOR) as an acceptable index for the rate of HUD-insured Adjustable 
Rate Mortgage (ARM) products. Under current regulations, only the 
weekly average yield of U.S. Treasury securities, adjusted to a 
constant maturity of one year (commonly referred to as the Constant 
Maturity Treasury index, or CMT), may be used to adjust interest rates 
on HUD-insured ARMs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/00/05

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-AI32
_______________________________________________________________________




1391. HOUSING COUNSELING PROGRAM (FR-4798)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 214

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish regulations for the Department's 
Housing Counseling program, as authorized by the Housing and Urban 
Development Act of 1968, and for which, the past several years, notices 
of funding availability are issued on an

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annual basis. Establishment of regulations would assist homeowners and 
tenants in improving their housing conditions and in meeting the 
responsibilities of homeownership and tenancy. This rule would adopt, 
without substantive change, the housing counseling program requirements 
with which grantees and Housing Counseling agencies are already 
familiar.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/23/04                    69 FR 77118
NPRM Comment Period End         02/22/05
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donna Tomposki, Single Family Program Support Division, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-0317

RIN: 2502-AH99
_______________________________________________________________________




1392. 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                    07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AI08
_______________________________________________________________________




1393. 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                      08/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1394. 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                    05/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1395. 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: None

Abstract: This rule would amend the Federal Manufactured Home

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Construction and Safety Standards (the Construction Safety Standards) 
by adopting recommendations made to the Secretary by the Manufactured 
Home Consensus Committee (MHCC).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/01/04                    69 FR 70016
NPRM Comment Period End         01/31/05
Final Action                    07/00/05

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-AI12
_______________________________________________________________________




1396. MANUFACTURED HOUSING PROGRAM: MINIMUM PAYMENTS TO STATES (FR-4868)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 3284

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would revise the minimum payments to States 
approved as State Administrative Agencies under the National 
Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 
(Act) (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                    06/00/05

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)



_______________________________________________________________________




1397. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1398. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1399. 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

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household residing in the property that is subject to the mortgage.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/03/04                    69 FR 70344
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/01/05


Next Action Undetermined

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1400. RESPA--IMPROVING THE PROCESS FOR OBTAINING MORTGAGES (FR-4727)

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 3500

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: 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)



_______________________________________________________________________




1401. DISTRIBUTION OF TAX CREDIT PROCEEDS (FR-4792)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/04/04                    69 FR 74883
Final Action Effective          01/31/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael McCullough
Phone: 202 708-1142

RIN: 2502-AH91
_______________________________________________________________________




1402. REVISED GUIDELINES FOR PREVIOUS PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATION (FR-
4870)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/13/05                    70 FR 19660
Final Action Effective          05/13/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Hill
Phone: 202 708-0614

RIN: 2502-AI10
_______________________________________________________________________




1403. UP-FRONT MORTGAGE INSURANCE PREMIUMS: REMITTANCE REQUIREMENTS (FR-
4690)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/13/05                    70 FR 19666
Final Action Effective          10/11/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vance Morris
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AH67
_______________________________________________________________________




1404. FHA TOTAL MORTGAGE SCORECARD (FR-4835)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/26/04                    69 FR 68784
Final Action Effective          12/27/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vance Morris
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AI00

[[Page 27028]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1405. INSURANCE FOR MORTGAGES TO REFINANCE EXISTING HECMS (FR-4667)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 206

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/15/04                    69 FR 75204
Final Action Effective          01/14/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vance Morris
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AH63
_______________________________________________________________________




1406. COMPETITIVE SALES PROCEDURES--OWNER-OCCUPANT PRIORITY OVER 
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS (FR-4858)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 291

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 2502-AI27 (FR-
4952)                           03/07/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James C. Everett
Phone: 202 708-1672

RIN: 2502-AI05
_______________________________________________________________________




1407. DISTRIBUTIONS TO NONPROFIT OWNERS OF CERTAIN HUD-ASSISTED 
MULTIFAMILY RENTAL PROJECTS (FR-4602)

Priority: Other Significant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/09/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Willie Spearmon
Phone: 202 708-3000

RIN: 2502-AH52
_______________________________________________________________________




1408. ELIGIBILITY OF MORTGAGES ON HAWAIIAN HOMELANDS INSURED UNDER 
SECTION 247 (FR-4779)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/26/05                     70 FR 3838
Final Action Effective          02/25/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vance Morris
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AH92
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)



_______________________________________________________________________




1409. 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                            03/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1410. 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 
2006 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.

[[Page 27029]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1411. EMPOWERMENT ZONES: PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR UTILIZATION OF GRANT 
FUNDS (FR-4853)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 598

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to establish performance standards for 
utilization of the grant funds provided to Empowerment Zones, including 
a sufficient level of benefit to residents and use in conjunction with 
economic development activities consistent with the strategic plan for 
each Empowerment Zone (EZ).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Local

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

RIN: 2506-AC16
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)



_______________________________________________________________________




1412. 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 will be 
combined with the Revision of CDBG Eligibility and National Objective 
Regulations final rule publication (RIN 2506-AC12).

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                    10/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1413. 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: The rule implements certain statutory changes by revising 
HUD's regulations for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 
program. Specifically, this rule prohibits state and local governments 
from using CDBG funds for ``job pirating'' activities that are likely 
to result in significant job loss. The rule also applies to section 108 
loan guarantees, and the use of Brownfields Economic Development 
Initiative and Economic Development Initiative funds with Section 108 
and CDBG funding. This rule follows publication of an October 24, 2000, 
proposed rule, and takes into consideration the public comments 
received on the proposed rule. The rule also provides the public with 
an additional opportunity to comment on the regulatory job-pirating 
provisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/24/00                    65 FR 63756
NPRM Comment Period End         12/26/00
Interim Final Rule              08/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1414. 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

[[Page 27030]]

(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                    10/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1415. 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                    10/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)



_______________________________________________________________________




1416. MODIFICATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DEFINITION 
FOR METROPOLITAN CITY AND OTHER CONFORMING AMENDMENTS (FR-4872)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 570

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/07/04                    69 FR 70864
Final Action Effective          01/06/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Valerie Browne
Phone: 202 708-1577

RIN: 2506-AC15
_______________________________________________________________________




1417. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: SMALL CITIES AND 
INSULAR AREAS PROGRAMS (FR-4919)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 570

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/22/05                     70 FR 8706
Final Action Effective          03/24/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen Rhodeside
Phone: 202 708-1322

RIN: 2506-AC17

[[Page 27031]]

_______________________________________________________________________


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


Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1418. 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                    07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2503-AA17
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1419. [bull] GNMA: EXCESS YIELD SECURITIES (FR-4958)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 320

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae) is 
developing a new program under which Ginnie Mae will guarantee 
securities backed by the excess serving income relating to one or more 
mortgage pools or loan packages underlying previously issued Ginnie Mae 
mortgage-backed securities (Excess Yield Securities). This proposed 
rule would clarify the authority of Ginnie Mae to guarantee this new 
product and would provide Ginnie Mae the opportunity to consider public 
comment before implementing the program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen L. Ledbetter, Director, Securities Policy and 
Research, GNMA, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Government 
National Mortgage Association
Phone: 202 401-8970

RIN: 2503-AA18
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)



_______________________________________________________________________




1420. 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                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Melody Taylor-Blancher, Acting Director, FHAP Division, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Fair Housing and 
Equal Opportunity
Phone: 202 708-2215

RIN: 2529-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________




1421. [bull] ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW- AND VERY-LOW-INCOME PERSONS 
(FR-4983)

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

[[Page 27032]]

section 3, and to simplify the Department's administration of section 3 
requirements. This rule would update HUD's Section 3 regulations at 24 
CFR part 135 to reflect current program practices and better facilitate 
compliance with the statutory objectives.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rafiq Munir, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department 
of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Fair Housing and Equal 
Opportunity
Phone: 202 708-3633

RIN: 2529-AA91
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)



_______________________________________________________________________




1422. FAIR HOUSING ACT REGULATION: CONFORMING AMENDMENT; UPDATE TO 
REFLECT CURRENT EDITION OF AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI) 
(FR-4554)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 100

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/01/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cheryl Kent
Phone: 202 708-2333

RIN: 2529-AA88
_______________________________________________________________________




1423. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW- AND VERY-LOW-INCOME PERSONS (FR-
2898)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 135

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 2529-AA91 (FR-
4983)                           02/28/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Rafiq Munir
Phone: 202 708-3633

RIN: 2529-AA49
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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)   Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Administration (OA)



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1424. 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                            07/00/05

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

[[Page 27033]]

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


Office of the Inspector General (HUDIG)



_______________________________________________________________________




1425. 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)

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                            12/07/04                    69 FR 70868
NPRM Comment Period End         02/07/05
Final Action                    07/00/05

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)



_______________________________________________________________________




1426. TENANT-BASED ASSISTANCE: HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM (FR-4838)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437 et seq; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 5; 24 CFR 888; 24 CFR 960; 24 CFR 966; 24 CFR 982; 
24 CFR 985

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would comprehensively revise the regulations for 
the tenant-based Housing Choice Voucher Program. Through this program, 
HUD pays rental assistance or homeownership assistance for eligible 
families who lease or purchase housing in the local housing market. The 
proposed regulatory changes will enable HUD and public housing agencies 
(PHAs) to provide housing assistance to low-income families more 
effectively and cost-efficiently, and also provide PHAs with the 
flexibility to adapt their voucher program to local housing conditions. 
This rule would also revise HUD's regulations for the public housing 
program to conform the public housing requirements to certain of the 
changes being proposed for the Housing Choice Voucher Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: William Russell, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public 
Housing and Voucher Programs, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0477

RIN: 2577-AC44
_______________________________________________________________________




1427. 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 903; 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                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LaDonna Reed-Morton, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0744

Patricia Lane, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0713

RIN: 2577-AC26
_______________________________________________________________________




1428. CAPITAL FUND PROGRAM (FR-4880)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 905

Legal Deadline: None

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

[[Page 27034]]

Comprehensive Improvement programs that are included in part 968.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2577-AC50
_______________________________________________________________________




1429. 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                            07/00/05

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-AC55
_______________________________________________________________________




1430. 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. All self-
certified indicators will be eliminated. The Section Eight 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                            07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carl Jurison, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1431. 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                            07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2577-AC49
_______________________________________________________________________




1432. OPERATING FUND ALLOCATION FORMULA (FR-4874)

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 990

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would revise the regulations for the Public Housing 
Operating Fund Program (Operating Fund Program). Through the Operating 
Fund Program, HUD determines the allocation of operating subsidies to 
public housing agencies (PHAs). HUD developed the proposed rule with 
the active participation of PHAs, public housing residents, and other 
relevant parties using the procedures of the Negotiated Rulemaking Act 
of 1990. These regulatory changes reflect the recommendations made by 
the negotiated rulemaking committee, with some modifications, on ways 
to improve and clarify the current regulations governing the Operating 
Fund Program and take into consideration the recommendations of the 
congressionally-funded study by the Harvard University Graduate School 
of Design on the cost of operating well-run public housing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/14/05                    70 FR 19858
NPRM Comment Period End         06/13/05
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Hanson, Director, Real Estate Assessment 
Center (REAC), Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-4932

RIN: 2577-AC51

[[Page 27035]]

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


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1433. NATIVE AMERICAN HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND SELF-DETERMINATION ACT 
(NAHASDA): REVISIONS TO THE INDIAN HOUSING BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FORMULA 
(FR-4938)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 1000

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/25/05                     70 FR 9490
NPRM Comment Period End         04/26/05
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2577-AC57
_______________________________________________________________________




1434. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO THE PUBLIC HOUSING 
HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM (FR-4891)

Priority: Other Significant

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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1435. 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                            12/15/04                    69 FR 75188
NPRM Comment Period End         02/14/05
Final Action                    07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1436. 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                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bessy Kong, 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

[[Page 27036]]

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1437. PROJECT-BASED VOUCHER PROGRAM (FR-4636)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 983

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Project-Based Voucher Program replaces the Project-Based 
Certificate Program that was initially implemented in 1989. Under the 
Project-Based Voucher Program, HUD pays rental assistance for eligible 
families to live in specific housing developments or units. A public 
housing agency (PHA) that administers a tenant-based housing choice 
voucher program may ``project-base'' up to 20 percent of its authorized 
budget authority under the tenant-based voucher program. The Project-
Based Voucher Program was authorized by law in 1998, as part of the 
statutory merger of the certificate and voucher tenant-based programs. 
In 2000, the Congress substantially revised the project-based voucher 
law. The law made a number of changes including permitting a PHA to pay 
project-based assistance for a term of up to 10 years, permitting a PHA 
to provide project-based assistance for existing housing that does not 
need rehabilitation, as well as for newly constructed or rehabilitated 
housing, and allowing a family to move from a project-based voucher 
unit after one year and transfer to the PHA's tenant-based voucher 
program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          01/16/01                     66 FR 3605
NPRM                            03/18/04                    69 FR 12950
NPRM Comment Period End         05/17/04
Final Action                    07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Carl Jurison, Director, Housing Voucher Management and 
Operations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0477

RIN: 2577-AC25
_______________________________________________________________________




1438. 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 2006 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
Interim Final Rule              01/27/05                     70 FR 4000
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/28/05
Interim Final Rule Effective    02/28/05
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2577-AC43
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1439. 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: 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-AC37

[[Page 27037]]

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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1440. PHA DISCRETION IN TREATMENT OF OVER-INCOME FAMILIES (FR-4824)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 960

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/26/04                    69 FR 68786
Final Action Effective          12/27/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Arnaudo
Phone: 202 708-0744

RIN: 2577-AC42
_______________________________________________________________________




1441. HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM; PILOT PROGRAM FOR 
HOMEOWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE FOR DISABLED FAMILIES (FR-4661)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 982

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 2577-AC44 (FR-
4838)                           03/04/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carl Jurison
Phone: 202 708-0477

RIN: 2577-AC24
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