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

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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)                      


  



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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

24 CFR Subtitles A and B

[Docket No. FR-4985-N-02]

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Department of Housing and Urban Development.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aaron Santa Anna, Assistant General 
Counsel for Regulations, Office of General Counsel, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, Room 10276, 451 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20410-0500, 202-708-3055. (This is not a toll-free 
number.) A telecommunications device for hearing- and speech-impaired 
individuals (TTY) is available at 800-877-8339 (Federal Information 
Relay Service).

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

     Executive Order 12866, as amended, and the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act each permits incorporation of the agenda required 
by these two authorities with any other prescribed agenda. 
Therefore, the agenda set out below combines the information 
required by Executive Order 12866, as amended, and the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act. In addition, the agenda contains certain 
information not required by either the Executive order or by the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act 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 the review is to determine whether the rule should be 
continued without change, amended, or rescinded. Proposed changes 
to existing regulations provide the opportunity for the Department 
to conduct a section 610 review.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dated: August 31, 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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1529        24 CFR 1 Nondiscrimination in Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial         2501-AD14
            Assistance (FR-4981)..................................................................
1530        24 CFR 5 Refinement of Income and Rent Determinations in Public and Assisted Housing      2501-AD16
            Programs (FR-4998)....................................................................
1531        24 CFR 50 Amendments to HUD's Environmental Regulations (FR-4954) (Reg Plan Seq No.       2501-AD11
            62)...................................................................................
1532        Prohibiting the Purchase of Certain Loans Arising From Unacceptable Lending Practices     2501-AD17
            (FR-5014).............................................................................
1533        24 CFR 84 Grants and Agreements--Uniform Requirements for All HUD Programs (FR-4930)..    2501-AD05
1534        24 CFR 91 Timeliness Expenditure Standards for the Insular Areas Program (FR-5012)....    2501-AD15
1535        24 CFR 92 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (FR-4833)..............................    2501-AC94
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                                    Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1536        Providing for Electronic Submission of Grant Applications (FR-4875)...................    2501-AD02
1537        Release in the Public Use Database of Certain Mortgage Data and Annual Housing            2501-AD09
            Activities Report (AHAR) Information of the Federal National Mortgage Association
            (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan................................................
1538        24 CFR 92 American Dream Downpayment Initiative (FR-4832).............................    2501-AC93
1539        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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1540        24 CFR 5 Electronic Document Retention and Consumer Disclosure Requirements in HUD-       2501-AC79
            Related Transactions (FR-4686)........................................................
1541        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)...................................................................
1542        HUD's Regulation of the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the        2501-AD12
            Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac): Housing Goals (FR-4960).........
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1543        24 CFR 203 Treble Damages for Failure To Engage in Loss Mitigation (FR-4553)..........    2501-AC66
1544        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 Housing--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1545        24 CFR 25 Single-Family Mortgage: Lender Compliance and Accountability (FR-4761)......    2502-AH87
1546        24 CFR 401 Mark-to-Market Program Amendments (FR-4751)................................    2502-AH86
1547        24 CFR 202.2 Duties and Responsibilities of Loan Correspondents and Sponsors (FR-4762)    2502-AH90
1548        24 CFR 203 One Dollar Home Sales to Local Governments (FR 4862).......................    2502-AI15
1549        Mortgage Insurance Premiums--Downpayment Assistance Programs (FR-4948)................    2502-AI33
1550        HECM Counseling Quality Control and Standardization (FR-4989).........................    2502-AI34
1551        24 CFR 291 Disposition of HUD-Owned, Single-Family Assets in Asset Control Areas (FR-     2502-AH40
            4988).................................................................................
1552        24 CFR 291, Subpart F Disposition of HUD-Acquired, Single-Family Property: Good           2502-AH72
            Neighbor Next Door Sales Programs (FR-4712)...........................................
1553        Disposition of HUD-Acquired Single Family Property Amendments (FR-4952) (Reg Plan Seq     2502-AI27
            No. 63)...............................................................................
1554        24 CFR 401 Renewal of Expiring Section 8 Project-Based Assistance Contracts (FR-4551-P-   2502-AI35
            02)...................................................................................
1555        Manufactured Housing On-Site Construction (FR-4885)...................................    2502-AI13
1556        24 CFR 3285 Manufactured Housing Installation Program (FR-4812).......................    2502-AH97
1557        24 CFR 3286 Manufactured Housing Dispute Resolution Program (FR-4813).................    2502-AH98
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                                       Office of Housing--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1558        24 CFR 203.18 Nonprofit Organization Participation in FHA Single-Family Mortgage          2502-AH71
            Insurance Programs (FR-4702)..........................................................
1559        24 CFR 200 Hospital Mortgage Insurance Program (FR-4927)..............................    2502-AI22
1560        24 CFR 200 Disposition of HUD-Owned Multifamily Projects; Purchaser's Compliance With     2502-AI24
            State and Local Housing Laws and Requirements (FR-4941)...............................
1561        24 CFR 202 Revisions to FHA Credit Watch Termination Initiative (FR-4625).............    2502-AH60
1562        24 CFR 203 Due Diligence/Quality Control Plans (FR-4846)..............................    2502-AI02
1563        Revisions to the Single-Family Mortgage Insurance Program (FR-4831)...................    2502-AI03
1564        Amendments to Prohibition of Property Flipping in HUD's Single-Family Mortgage            2502-AI18
            Insurance Programs (FR-4911)..........................................................
1565        Notice of Default Reporting (FR-4916).................................................    2502-AI20
1566        Eligibility of Adjustable Rate Mortgages (FR-4946)....................................    2502-AI26
1567        Hybrid Adjustable Rate Mortgages--Additional Index (FR-4969)..........................    2502-AI32
1568        Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Insurance (HECM)(FR-4956).............................    2502-AI30
1569        Mortgagee Time Limits for Supplemental Claims for Additional Insurance Benefits (FR-      2502-AI31
            4957).................................................................................
1570        24 CFR 212 Housing Counseling Program (FR-4798).......................................    2502-AH99
1571        Disciplinary Actions Against HUD-Qualified Real Estate Brokers (FR-4871)..............    2502-AI08
1572        24 CFR 402 Renewal of Expiring Section 8 Project-Based Assistance Contracts (FR-4551).    2502-AH47
1573        Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (FR-4886).........................    2502-AI12
1574        24 CFR 3280 Model Manufactured Home Installation Standards (FR-4928)..................    2502-AI25
1575        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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1576        HUD Multifamily Rental and Health Care Facility Closing Documents (FR-4883)...........    2502-AI11
1577        24 CFR 202.5 Establishment of Loan Officer Registry and Establishment of Servicing        2502-AH88
            Approval Agreements (FR-4764).........................................................
1578        24 CFR 203.43 (b)(1) Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM): Cooperative Housing         2502-AH89
            Developments (FR-4777)................................................................
1579        24 CFR 203 Accelerated Claims and Asset Disposition Program (FR-4887).................    2502-AI14
1580        Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM): Long-Term Care Insurance (FR-4857)...........    2502-AI04
1581        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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1582        24 CFR 207 HUD Multifamily Accelerated Processing Quality Assurance Enforcement (FR-      2502-AI01
            4836).................................................................................
1583        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)...............................
1584        24 CFR 203 E-Endorsement of FHA-Insured Mortgages (FR-4789)...........................    2502-AH95
1585        Debenture Interest Payment Changes (FR-4945)..........................................    2502-AI29
1586        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)......................
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                        Office of Community Planning and Development--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1587        Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (FR-4949).................................    2506-AC18
1588        Community Development Block Grant Program; Small Cities Program (FR-5013).............    2506-AC19
1589        24 CFR 574 Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) (FR-4708) (Reg Plan Seq    2506-AC11
            No. 64)...............................................................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                         Office of Community Planning and Development--Final Rule Stage
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1590        24 CFR 570 Prohibition on Use of CDBG Assistance for Job-Pirating Activities (FR-4556)    2506-AC04
1591        24 CFR 570 Community Development Block Grant Program Revision of CDBG Eligibility and     2506-AC12
            National Objective Regulations (FR-4699)..............................................
1592        24 CFR 583 Supportive Housing Program (FR-4616).......................................    2506-AC07
1593        Empowerment Zones: Performance Standards for Utilization of Grant Funds (FR-4853).....    2506-AC16
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                         Office of Community Planning and Development--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1594        24 CFR 570 CDBG Program for States: Community Revitalization Strategy Requirements and    2506-AB83
            Miscellaneous Technical Amendments (FR-4081)..........................................
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                          Government National Mortgage Association--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1595        GNMA: Excess Yield Securities (FR-4958) (Reg Plan Seq No. 65).........................    2503-AA18
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                           Government National Mortgage Association--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1596        Removal of Regulation Specifying Minimum Face Value of Ginnie Mae Securities (FR-4856)    2503-AA17
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                        Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1597        Economic Opportunities for Low- and Very Low-Income Persons (FR-4983).................    2529-AA91
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                         Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity--Final Rule Stage
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1598        24 CFR 115 Certification and Funding of State and Local Fair Housing Enforcement          2529-AA90
            Agencies (FR-4748)....................................................................
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                                  Office of Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1599        48 CFR 2401 HUD Acquisition Regulation (FR-4705)......................................    2535-AA26
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                                   Office of Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1600        48 CFR 2401 Amendments to the HUD Acquisition Regulation (HUDAR) (FR-5010)............    2535-AA27
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                               Office of the Inspector General--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1601        Office of Inspector General Subpoenas and Production in Response to Subpoenas or          2508-AA14
            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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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1602        24 CFR 964 Streamlining Public Housing Operations, Including Resident Participation       2577-AC26
            (FR-4657).............................................................................
1603        24 CFR 903 Streamlining Public Housing Programs (FR-4990) (Reg Plan Seq No. 66).......    2577-AC59
1604        Capital Fund Program (FR-4880)........................................................    2577-AC50
1605        Housing Choice Voucher Program Homeownership Option; Eligibility of Units Not Yet         2577-AC60
            Under Construction (FR-4991) (Reg Plan Seq No. 67)....................................
1606        24 CFR 990 Capital and Operating Funds for Debt Service and Financing Activities (FR-     2577-AC49
            4843).................................................................................
1607        Self-Insurance Plans Under the Indian Housing Block Grant Program (FR-4897)...........    2577-AC58
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                              Office of Public and Indian Housing--Final Rule Stage
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1608        Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA): Revisions to     2577-AC57
            the Indian Housing Block Grant Program Formula (FR-4938)..............................
1609        Technical and Conforming Amendments to the Public Housing Homeownership Program (FR-      2577-AC53
            4891).................................................................................

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1610        Streamlined Mixed Finance Application Review (FR-4924)................................    2577-AC55
1611        24 CFR 970 Public Housing Program--Demolition or Disposition of Public Housing            2577-AC20
            Projects (FR-4598)....................................................................
1612        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)...............
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                             Office of Public and Indian Housing--Long-Term Actions
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1613        24 CFR 1000 Implementation of Statutory Revisions to NAHASDA (FR-4750)................    2577-AC37
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                             Office of Public and Indian Housing--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1614        24 CFR 982 Tenant-Based Assistance: Housing Choice Voucher Program (FR-4838)..........    2577-AC44
1615        24 CFR 983 Project-Based Voucher Program (FR-4636)....................................    2577-AC25
1616        Section 8 Management Assessment Program (FR-4884).....................................    2577-AC52
1617        Operating Fund Allocation Formula (FR-4874)...........................................    2577-AC51
1618        24 CFR 1000 Minimum Funding Under the Indian Housing Block Grant Program (FR-4825)....    2577-AC43
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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)   Proposed Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



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1529. [bull] NONDISCRIMINATION IN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES RECEIVING 
FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (FR-4981)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 29 USC 794; 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 5309; 42 USC 6103; 
42 USC 2000d-1

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend the regulations implementing title VI 
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (title VI), section 504 of the 
Rehabilitation Act of 1972 (section 504), and the Age Discrimination 
Act of 1975 (Age Discrimination Act). These statutes collectively 
prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, 
disability, and age in programs or activities that receive Federal 
financial assistance. These proposed amendments have been coordinated 
with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and are consistent with changes 
made by numerous Federal agencies (as coordinated by the DOJ) in a 
final rule published August 26, 2003.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jon Gant, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing 
and Equal Opportunity, Department of Housing and Urban Development
Phone: 202 619-8046

RIN: 2501-AD14
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1530. [bull] REFINEMENT OF INCOME AND RENT DETERMINATIONS IN PUBLIC AND 
ASSISTED HOUSING PROGRAMS (FR-4998)

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

Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437f; 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 3543; 42 USC 
3544; 42 USC 3608

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 5; 24 CFR 908

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under the Rental Housing Integrity Improvement Project 
(RHIP), HUD is seeking to refine regulations where they are unclear, 
strengthen internal controls in HUD programs, and facilitate the full 
implementation of the process of up-front verification of the income of 
assisted families by public housing agencies.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary T. Schulhof, Office of Policy Program and 
Legislation, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing 
and Urban Development
Phone: 202 708-0713

RIN: 2501-AD16
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1531. AMENDMENTS TO HUD'S ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS (FR-4954)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 62 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2501-AD11
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1532. [bull] PROHIBITING THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN LOANS ARISING FROM 
UNACCEPTABLE LENDING PRACTICES (FR-5014)

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: Pursuant to the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety 
and Soundness Act of 1992 (FHEFSSA), the Secretary is responsible for 
establishing, monitoring, and enforcing the level of annual housing 
goals that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (two housing Government-Sponsored 
Enterprises or GSEs) are required to achieve and for determining 
whether a GSE will receive full, partial, or no credit towards the 
housing goals for mortgages each purchases or guarantees. The Secretary 
is also charged with monitoring the GSEs' compliance with the Fair 
Housing Act. HUD's regulations prohibit goals credit for HOEPA 
mortgages as defined under the Home Ownership Equity Protection Act and 
for mortgages with unacceptable terms and conditions as defined in 
HUD's regulations. The Department enacted these provisions to ensure 
that the GSEs do not purchase loans that actually harm borrowers and 
support unfair lending practices. For that reason, HUD determined in 
its 2000 rulemaking, and reiterated in its 2004 rulemaking, that the 
GSEs should not receive the incentive of goals credit for purchasing 
high cost mortgages, including mortgages with unacceptable features.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/05

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-AD17
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1533. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

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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1534. [bull] TIMELINESS EXPENDITURE STANDARDS FOR THE INSULAR AREAS 
PROGRAM (FR-5012)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 91; 24 CFR 570

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would set a regulatory timeliness standard for the 
Insular Areas Program to bring the Insular Areas in line with 
Entitlement Program Grantees. The regulation would add a section to 
handle Reallocations of Insular Area funds and would make some 
technical amendments to extend the applicability of several sections of 
the CDBG regulations to the Insular Areas Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Stephen Rhodeside, Senior Program Officer, Office of 
Community Planning and Development, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development
Phone: 202 708-1322

RIN: 2501-AD15
_______________________________________________________________________




1535. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/06

[[Page 64753]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



_______________________________________________________________________




1536. 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                    12/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1537. RELEASE IN THE PUBLIC USE DATABASE OF CERTAIN MORTGAGE DATA AND 
ANNUAL HOUSING ACTIVITIES REPORT (AHAR) INFORMATION OF THE FEDERAL 
NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (FANNIE MAE) AND THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 81

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1538. 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                    08/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1539. 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

[[Page 64754]]

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 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                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

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)



_______________________________________________________________________




1540. 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 General Counsel
Phone: 202 708-4090

RIN: 2501-AC79
_______________________________________________________________________




1541. 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 
prohibitions (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, Office of Housing, P3214
Phone: 202 708-1515

RIN: 2501-AC95
_______________________________________________________________________




1542. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/02/04                    69 FR 63576
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/17/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sandra Fostek, Director, Office of Government

[[Page 64755]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



_______________________________________________________________________




1543. TREBLE DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO ENGAGE IN LOSS MITIGATION (FR-4553)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 30; 24 CFR 203

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/26/05                    70 FR 21572
Final Action Effective          05/26/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Reyes
Phone: 405 609-8475

RIN: 2501-AC66
_______________________________________________________________________




1544. 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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 81

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/22/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sandra Fostek
Phone: 202 708-2224

RIN: 2501-AC76
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1545. SINGLE-FAMILY MORTGAGE: LENDER COMPLIANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY (FR-
4761)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 25; 24 CFR 202

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/06

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, Office of Housing, P3214
Phone: 202 708-1515

RIN: 2502-AH87
_______________________________________________________________________




1546. MARK-TO-MARKET PROGRAM AMENDMENTS (FR-4751)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 107-116, title VI

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200; 24 CFR 401

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement a number of changes to the Mark-to-
Market program, HUD's mortgage restructuring program for FHA-insured 
projects with project-based section 8 assistance, to facilitate 
processing based on statutory changes and HUD's technical operational 
experience in administering the program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1547. 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.''

[[Page 64756]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/06

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, Office of Housing, P3214
Phone: 202 708-1515

RIN: 2502-AH90
_______________________________________________________________________




1548. ONE DOLLAR HOME SALES TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (FR 4862)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1710; 12 USC 1715z to 11a; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203; 24 CFR 291

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This program allows properties that have been offered to the 
public for sale for 6 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                            03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gerard P. Donahoe, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1549. 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                            08/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margaret Burns, Acting Director, Office of Single 
Family Program Development, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AI33
_______________________________________________________________________




1550. [bull] HECM COUNSELING QUALITY CONTROL AND STANDARDIZATION (FR-
4989)

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 establish specific training and testing 
standards to ensure the quality of HECM counseling being provided by 
HUD-approved counseling agencies. The rule would establish a set of 
requirements for HECM counselors and mandate that only counselors who 
meet HUD's standards be permitted by HUD to provide HECM counseling.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margaret Burns, Acting Director, Office of Single 
Family Program Development, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AI34
_______________________________________________________________________




1551. 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 specified economic and housing criteria. Eligible 
purchasers, that is, units of general local government and nonprofit 
organizations, may establish an Asset Control Area within a 
revitalization area and commit by contract to purchase, at a discount, 
all HUD-owned, single-family homes that become available in that area 
for a time frame specified by the contract. By statute, these 
purchasers are to be given preference. The entities would then improve 
and sell the assets pursuant to a HUD-approved plan to encourage 
homeownership and revitalize the area.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1552. 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

[[Page 64757]]

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                            09/08/05                    70 FR 53480
NPRM Comment Period End         11/07/05
Final Action                    05/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AH72
_______________________________________________________________________




1553. DISPOSITION OF HUD-ACQUIRED SINGLE FAMILY PROPERTY AMENDMENTS (FR-
4952)

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

RIN: 2502-AI27
_______________________________________________________________________




1554. [bull] RENEWAL OF EXPIRING SECTION 8 PROJECT-BASED ASSISTANCE 
CONTRACTS (FR-4551-P-02)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1715z; 12 USC 1735f to 19(b); 42 USC 
1437f(c)(8); 42 USC 14437f note; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 401; 24 CFR 402

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would revise current HUD regulations that 
govern the renewal of expiring section 8 project-based assistance 
contracts. Specifically, the proposed rule would amend the regulations 
to include tenant protections in the case of a contract that is not 
renewed, and establish rent levels when an expiring contract is 
renewed. Certain other changes to these regulations are being made by a 
final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

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-AI35
_______________________________________________________________________




1555. MANUFACTURED HOUSING ON-SITE CONSTRUCTION (FR-4885)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 3282

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1556. 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 3286

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

Abstract: By December 2005, HUD is required under the Manufactured 
Housing Improvement Act of 2000 to establish 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 established 
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                            12/00/05

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

[[Page 64758]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1557. MANUFACTURED HOUSING DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROGRAM (FR-4813)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 3288

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 27, 2005, Program to be 
established not later than 5 years after enactment of PL 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                            11/00/05

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)



_______________________________________________________________________




1558. 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 2 consecutive 
years of tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and 
of having 2 consecutive years of housing development experience within 
the previous 5 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                    04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margaret Burns, Acting Director, Office of Single 
Family Program Development, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AH71
_______________________________________________________________________




1559. 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                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roger Miller, Deputy Director, Office of Insured Health 
Care Facilities, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Housing
Phone: 202 708-0599

RIN: 2502-AI22
_______________________________________________________________________




1560. 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 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 previously had acquired 
the property from HUD would also be required to submit evidence of 
substantial

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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. The rule follows publication of 
an August 5, 2005, proposed rule and takes into consideration the 
public comments on the proposed rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/05/05                    70 FR 45492
NPRM Comment Period End         10/04/05
Final Action                    06/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1561. 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 
implementing certain regulations for the Federal Housing Administration 
(FHA) Credit Watch Termination Initiative. Through the Credit Watch 
Termination Initiative, FHA systematically reviews the early default 
and claim rates of mortgagees that have been approved to participate in 
the FHA single family mortgage insurance programs. Mortgagees with 
excessive default and claim rates are considered to be on Credit Watch 
status and, in cases of more severe performance deficiencies, HUD may 
terminate the mortgagee's loan origination approval authority. Credit 
Watch status constitutes a warning to a mortgagee's loan origination 
approval authority. Credit Watch status constitutes a warning to a 
mortgagee that its default and claim rates are in excess of permissible 
levels, and that failure to achieve improvement may lead to the 
termination of its origination approval agreement. The final rule 
follows publication of the December 17, 2004, interim rule, takes into 
consideration the public comments received on the interim rule, but 
makes no changes at this final rule stage.

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                    06/00/06

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, Office of Housing, P3214
Phone: 202 708-1515

RIN: 2502-AH60
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/21/05
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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1563. 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                    04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph McCloskey, Director, Office of Single Family 
Asset

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

RIN: 2502-AI03
_______________________________________________________________________




1564. 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: This rule amends HUD's regulations that address the predatory 
practice of property ``flipping'' and establishes certain time 
restrictions regarding the sale of properties whose purchase is being 
financed with Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage insurance. 
This rule follows publication of an interim rule and takes into 
consideration the public comments received on the interim rule. The 
final rule broadens the exceptions to the time restrictions on sales to 
include Government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), State- and federally 
chartered financial institutions, nonprofits approved to purchase HUD 
real estate-owned (REO), single-family properties at a discount with 
resale restrictions, local and State governments and their 
instrumentalities, and upon announcement by HUD through issuance of a 
notice, sales of properties in areas designated by the President as 
Federal disaster areas.

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                    03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margaret Burns, Acting Director, Office of Single 
Family Program Development, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AI18
_______________________________________________________________________




1565. 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                    12/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1566. 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 5-year hybrid ARMs with interest rates 
adjustable up to 2 percentage points annually (this type of mortgage is 
known as a 5/1 ARM). The lifetime cap on annual interest rate 
adjustments for 5-year ARMs is set at 6 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                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margaret Burns, Acting Director, Office of Single 
Family Program Development, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AI26
_______________________________________________________________________




1567. 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 1-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 1 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              06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




1568. 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                            08/05/05                    70 FR 45498
NPRM Comment Period End         10/04/05
Final Action                    02/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margaret Burns, Acting Director, Office of Single 
Family Program Development, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AI30
_______________________________________________________________________




1569. 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                            05/06/05                    70 FR 24271
NPRM Comment Period End         07/05/05
Final Action                    04/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1570. HOUSING COUNSELING PROGRAM (FR-4798)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 214

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            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: Ruth Roman, Single Family Program Support Division, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-0317

RIN: 2502-AH99
_______________________________________________________________________




1571. 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                    01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AI08

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1572. 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 Action                    10/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1573. 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: Final, Statutory, December 1, 2005.

Abstract: This rule would amend the Federal Manufactured Home 
Construction and Safety Standards (the Construction Safety Standards) 
based upon 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                    11/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1574. MODEL MANUFACTURED HOME 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, 12 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. 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 model installation standards from the 
Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC). HUD has received the 
MHCC's proposed model installation standards and agrees with a 
significant majority of the MHCC's recommendations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/26/05                    70 FR 21498
NPRM Comment Period End         06/27/05
Final Action                    11/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1575. 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                    02/00/06

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

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


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1576. 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                     To Be                       Determined

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1577. 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                            02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AH88
_______________________________________________________________________




1578. 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: Margaret Burns, Acting Director, Office of Single 
Family Program Development, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AH89
_______________________________________________________________________




1579. ACCELERATED CLAIMS AND ASSET DISPOSITION PROGRAM (FR-4887)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203; 24 CFR 291

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would codify the requirements for HUD's successful 
Accelerated Claim Disposition (ACD) demonstration, making it a 
permanent 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: Next Action Undetermined

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1580. 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

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future payments to the mortgagor will be used for costs of a qualified 
long-term care insurance contract that covers the mortgagor or members 
of the household residing in the property that is subject to the 
mortgage.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margaret Burns, Acting Director, Office of Single 
Family Program Development, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AI04
_______________________________________________________________________




1581. 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: In July and August 2005, HUD held seven roundtable 
discussions about possible changes to HUD's RESPA regulations with 
industry, including small business entities, consumers, and other 
interested parties. These roundtables were held at HUD Headquarters and 
also in the cities of Los Angeles, California, Chicago, Illinois, and 
Fort Worth, Texas. HUD found the roundtable discussions to be very 
informative and is considering the comments, issues, and proposals 
raised by roundtable participants and is contemplating next steps. At 
the time of preparation of this agenda, no decision on the next action 
had been made.

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
Phone: 202 708-6401

RIN: 2502-AH85
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1582. HUD MULTIFAMILY ACCELERATED PROCESSING QUALITY ASSURANCE 
ENFORCEMENT (FR-4836)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/26/05                    70 FR 43242
Final Action Effective          08/25/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael McCullough
Phone: 202 708-1142

RIN: 2502-AI01
_______________________________________________________________________




1583. 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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/28/05                    70 FR 37154
Final Action Effective          12/27/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Beavers
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AH82
_______________________________________________________________________




1584. E-ENDORSEMENT OF FHA-INSURED MORTGAGES (FR-4789)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/19/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Beavers
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AH95
_______________________________________________________________________




1585. DEBENTURE INTEREST PAYMENT CHANGES (FR-4945)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/19/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Leslie Bromer
Phone: 202 708-1672

RIN: 2502-AI29
_______________________________________________________________________




1586. 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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 891

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/13/05                    70 FR 54200
Final Action Effective          10/13/05

[[Page 64765]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Aretha Williams
Phone: 202 708-2866

RIN: 2502-AH83
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)



_______________________________________________________________________




1587. 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                            04/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1588. [bull] COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM; SMALL CITIES 
PROGRAM (FR-5013)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 5301 to 5320

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 570

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement section 218 of Public Law 108-199, 
which states that if the State of Hawaii failed to elect by July 31, 
2004, to distribute funds under section 106(d)(2) of the Housing and 
Community Act of 1974 to units of general local government located in 
the non-entitlement areas in the State of Hawaii, the Secretary shall, 
for fiscal year 2005 and thereafter, make grants to the unit of general 
local government located in non-entitlement areas within the State of 
Hawaii by use of the same formula that has been used to distribute 
funds to Hawaii's non-entitlement grantees under the prior regulations.
Grants made under this section shall be subject to the program 
requirements of section 104 of the Housing and Community Development 
Act of 1974 in the same manner as such requirements are made applicable 
to entitlement grants made under section 106(b) of the Housing and 
Community Development Act if 1974.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Stephen Rhodeside, Senior Program Officer, Department 
of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Community Planning and 
Development
Phone: 202 708-1322

RIN: 2506-AC19
_______________________________________________________________________




1589. HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) (FR-4708)

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

RIN: 2506-AC11
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)



_______________________________________________________________________




1590. 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              12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 64766]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1591. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM REVISION OF CDBG 
ELIGIBILITY AND NATIONAL OBJECTIVE REGULATIONS (FR-4699)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 570

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/09/04                    69 FR 41434
NPRM Comment Period End         09/07/04
Final Action                    03/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1592. 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                    03/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1593. 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 will 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                            06/08/05                    70 FR 33642
NPRM Comment Period End         08/08/05
Final Action                    12/00/05

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

[[Page 64767]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)



_______________________________________________________________________




1594. CDBG PROGRAM FOR STATES: COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION STRATEGY 
REQUIREMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS (FR-4081)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 91; 24 CFR 570

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 2506-AC12       08/17/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steve Johnson
Phone: 202 708-1322

RIN: 2506-AB83
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1595. GNMA: EXCESS YIELD SECURITIES (FR-4958)

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

RIN: 2503-AA18
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Completed Actions


Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1596. REMOVAL OF REGULATION SPECIFYING MINIMUM FACE VALUE OF GINNIE MAE 
SECURITIES (FR-4856)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 320

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/08/05                    70 FR 33650
Final Action Effective          07/08/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2503-AA17
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)



_______________________________________________________________________




1597. 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 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                            12/00/05

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

[[Page 64768]]

_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)



_______________________________________________________________________




1598. 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                            05/18/05                    70 FR 28748
NPRM Comment Period End         07/18/05
Final Action                    12/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Administration (OA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1599. HUD ACQUISITION REGULATION (FR-4705)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2401

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2535-AA26
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Administration (OA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1600. [bull] AMENDMENTS TO THE HUD ACQUISITION REGULATION (HUDAR) (FR-
5010)

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2401; 48 CFR 2402; 48 CFR 2406; 48 CFR 2408; 48 
CFR 2413; 48 CFR 2415; 48 CFR 2416; 48 CFR 2419; 48 CFR 2422; 48 CFR 
2426; 48 CFR 2437; 48 CFR 2442; 48 CFR 2446; 48 CFR 2448

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The uniform regulation for the procurement of supplies and 
services by federal departments and agencies, the Federal Acquisition 
Regulation (FAR), was promulgated on September 19, 1983 (48 FR 42102). 
The FAR is codified in title 48, chapter 1, of the Code of Federal 
Regulations. HUD promulgated its regulation to implement the FAR on 
March 1, 1984 (49 FR 7696). This rule amends the Department of Housing 
and Urban Development Acquisition Regulation (HUDAR) to implement 
miscellaneous changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Fred Graves, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development
Phone: 206 220-5259

RIN: 2535-AA27

[[Page 64769]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of the Inspector General (HUDIG)



_______________________________________________________________________




1601. OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL SUBPOENAS AND PRODUCTION IN RESPONSE 
TO SUBPOENAS OR DEMANDS OF COURTS OR OTHER AUTHORITIES (FR-4942)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 2004

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/24/05                    70 FR 36790
Final Action Effective          07/25/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bryan Saddler
Phone: 202 708-1613

RIN: 2508-AA14
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1602. 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, Program Analyst, Office of Policy Program and 
Legislation, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0713

RIN: 2577-AC26
_______________________________________________________________________




1603. [bull] STREAMLINING PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAMS (FR-4990)

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

RIN: 2577-AC59
_______________________________________________________________________




1604. 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 Comprehensive 
Improvement programs that are included in part 968.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1605. [bull] HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM HOMEOWNERSHIP OPTION; 
ELIGIBILITY OF UNITS NOT YET UNDER CONSTRUCTION (FR-4991)

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

RIN: 2577-AC60
_______________________________________________________________________




1606. CAPITAL AND OPERATING FUNDS FOR DEBT SERVICE AND FINANCING 
ACTIVITIES (FR-4843)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 905; 24 CFR 990

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

[[Page 64770]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1607. [bull] SELF-INSURANCE PLANS UNDER THE INDIAN HOUSING BLOCK GRANT 
PROGRAM (FR-4897)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 1000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NAHASDA requires tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs) 
who are recipients of HUD funds to provide adequate insurance for 
housing that benefits from HUD assistance. Experience has shown that 
private insurance companies have often been unwilling or unable to 
provide this service at a cost that TDHEs can afford. This rule would 
establish standards for TDHEs to establish insurance entities to 
fulfill this vital function.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

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

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-AC58
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1608. 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 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. The final rule follows publication of a February 
25, 2005, proposed rule and take into consideration the public comments 
on the proposed rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/25/05                     70 FR 9490
NPRM Comment Period End         04/26/05
Final Action                    06/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1609. 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                    02/00/06

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
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1610. 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

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/00/06

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

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Phone: 202 401-8812

RIN: 2577-AC55
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1611. 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                    12/00/05

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
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1612. 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                    01/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



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1613. 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 U.S.C. 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), and the Native American Housing Assistance and 
Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-292, 
approved November 13, 2002). 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

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_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



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1614. TENANT-BASED ASSISTANCE: HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM (FR-4838)

Priority: Other Significant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/18/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alfred C. Jurison
Phone: 202 708-0477

Patricia Arnaudo
Phone: 202 708-0744

RIN: 2577-AC44
_______________________________________________________________________




1615. PROJECT-BASED VOUCHER PROGRAM (FR-4636)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 983

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/13/05                    70 FR 59892
Final Action Effective          11/14/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: David Vargas
Phone: 202 708-2815

RIN: 2577-AC25
_______________________________________________________________________




1616. SECTION 8 MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (FR-4884)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 985

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/22/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alfred C. Jurison
Phone: 202 708-0477

RIN: 2577-AC52
_______________________________________________________________________




1617. OPERATING FUND ALLOCATION FORMULA (FR-4874)

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 990

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/14/05                    70 FR 19858
Final Action                    09/19/05                    70 FR 54984
Final Action Effective          11/18/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Hanson
Phone: 202 708-4932

RIN: 2577-AC51
_______________________________________________________________________




1618. MINIMUM FUNDING UNDER THE INDIAN HOUSING BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (FR-
4825)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 1000

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With: RIN 2577-AC57 (FR-
4938)                           08/18/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rodger Boyd
Phone: 202 401-7914

RIN: 2577-AC43
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