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





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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-5048-N-01]

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Department of Housing and Urban Development.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning 
and Review'' (58 FR 51735), as amended by Executive Order 13258 (67 FR 
9385), requires each agency to publish semiannually an agenda of 
regulations that the agency has issued or expects to issue, and 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

     The format of the agenda remains unchanged from previous 
years. HUD's agenda items are divided first by program office. 
Within each program office, the agenda items are divided into five 
groups: (i) pre-rulemaking actions; (ii) publication or other 
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 
numerical order by the part number of the CFR affected. Where a 
rule affects multiple parts of the CFR, the rule is listed by the 
first affected part number.

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    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: February 23, 2006.

 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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1375        24 CFR 1 Nondiscrimination in Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial         2501-AD14
            Assistance (FR-4981)..................................................................
1376        24 CFR 5 Refinement of Income and Rent Determinations in Public and Assisted Housing      2501-AD16
            Programs (FR-4998)....................................................................
1377        Independent Public Accountant Roster (FR-5054)........................................    2501-AD20
1378        Public Access to HUD Records Under the FOIA and Production of Material or Provision of    2501-AD18
            Testimony by HUD Employees (FR-5015)..................................................
1379        24 CFR 50 Amendments to HUD's Environmental Regulations (FR-4954).....................    2501-AD11
1380        Regulatory Amendments to Strengthen Prevention of Predatory Lending Practices (FRS-       2501-AD17
            5014).................................................................................
1381        24 CFR 84 Grants and Agreements--Uniform Requirements for All HUD Programs (FR-4930)..    2501-AD05
1382        24 CFR 91 Timeliness Expenditure Standards for the Insular Areas Program (FR-5012)....    2501-AD15
1383        24 CFR 92 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (FR-4833)..............................    2501-AC94
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                                    Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1384        24 CFR 92 American Dream Downpayment Initiative (FR-4832).............................    2501-AC93
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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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1385        24 CFR 5 Electronic Document Retention and Consumer Disclosure Requirements in HUD-       2501-AC79
            Related Transactions (FR-4686)........................................................
1386        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)...................................................................
1387        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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1388        Providing for Electronic Submission of Grant Applications (FR-4875)...................    2501-AD02
1389        Release in the Public Use Database Certain Data and Annual Housing Activities Report      2501-AD09
            Information of the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan
            Mortgage Corporation (FR-4947)........................................................
1390        Consolidated Plan Revisions and Updates (FR-4923).....................................    2501-AD07
1391        24 CFR 0005 Eligibility of Students for Assisted Housing Under Section 8 of the U.S.      2501-AD19
            Housing Act of 1937 (FR-5036).........................................................
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                                        Office of Housing--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1392        24 CFR 203 Accelerated Claims and Asset Disposition Program (FR-4887).................    2502-AI14
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                                     Office of Housing--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1393        24 CFR 401 Mark-to-Market Program Amendments (FR-4751)................................    2502-AH86
1394        24 CFR 200 Alternative Water Supply System (FR-5017)..................................    2502-AI37
1395        Requirement for Appraisers on the FHA Appraiser Roster, Technical Amendments (FR-5049)    2502-AI40
1396        24 CFR 203 Due Diligence/Quality Control Plans (FR-4846)..............................    2502-AI02
1397        24 CFR 203 One Dollar Home Sales to Local Governments (FR 4862).......................    2502-AI15
1398        Hybrid Adjustable Rate Mortgages--Additional Index (FR-4969)..........................    2502-AI32
1399        Risk-Based Mortgage Insurance Premium Structure (FR-5032).............................    2502-AI39
1400        HECM Counseling Standardization and Roster (FR-4989)..................................    2502-AI34
1401        Approval of Condominiums in Puerto Rico on Evidence of Presentment of Legal Documents     2502-AI36
            (FR-5009).............................................................................
1402        Insuring Certain Manufactured Homes as Condominiums (FR-5035-P-01)....................    2502-AI38
1403        24 CFR 291 Disposition of HUD-Owned, Single-Family Assets in Asset Control Areas (FR-     2502-AH40
            4988).................................................................................
1404        Disposition of HUD-Acquired Single Family Property Amendments (FR-4952)...............    2502-AI27
1405        Manufactured Housing On-Site Construction (FR-4885)...................................    2502-AI13
1406        24 CFR 3285 Manufactured Home Installation Program (FR-4812)..........................    2502-AH97
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                                       Office of Housing--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1407        24 CFR 200 Hospital Mortgage Insurance Program (FR-4927)..............................    2502-AI22
1408        24 CFR 200 Disposition of HUD-Owned Multifamily Projects; Purchaser's Compliance With     2502-AI24
            State and Local Housing Laws and Requirements (FR-4941)...............................
1409        Amendments to Prohibition of Property Flipping in HUD's Single-Family Mortgage            2502-AI18
            Insurance Programs (FR-4911)..........................................................
1410        Debenture Interest Payment Changes (FR-4945)..........................................    2502-AI41
1411        24 CFR 212 Housing Counseling Program (FR-4798).......................................    2502-AH99
1412        24 CFR 291, Subpart F Disposition of HUD-Acquired, Single-Family Property: Good           2502-AH72
            Neighbor Next Door Sales Programs (FR-4712)...........................................
1413        Disciplinary Actions Against HUD-Qualified Real Estate Brokers (FR-4871)..............    2502-AI08
1414        24 CFR 401 Renewal of Expiring Section 8 Project-Based Assistance Contracts (FR-4551).    2502-AI35
1415        24 CFR 3280 Model Manufactured Home Installation Standards (FR-4928)..................    2502-AI25
1416        24 CFR 3286 Manufactured Housing Dispute Resolution Program (FR-4813).................    2502-AH98
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                                      Office of Housing--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1417        24 CFR 25 Single-Family Mortgage: Lender Compliance and Accountability (FR-4761)......    2502-AH87
1418        HUD Multifamily Rental and Health Care Facility Closing Documents (FR-4883)...........    2502-AI11
1419        24 CFR 202.5 Establishment of Loan Officer Registry and Establishment of Servicing        2502-AH88
            Approval Agreements (FR-4764).........................................................
1420        24 CFR 202.2 Duties and Responsibilities of Loan Correspondents and Sponsors (FR-4762)    2502-AH90
1421        24 CFR 203.43 (b)(1) Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM): Cooperative Housing         2502-AH89
            Developments (FR-4777)................................................................
1422        Revisions to the Single-Family Mortgage Insurance Program (FR-4831)...................    2502-AI03
1423        Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM): Long-Term Care Insurance (FR-4857)...........    2502-AI04
1424        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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1425        24 CFR 203.18 Nonprofit Organization Participation in FHA Single-Family Mortgage          2502-AH71
            Insurance Programs (FR-4702)..........................................................
1426        24 CFR 202 Revisions to FHA Credit Watch Termination Initiative (FR-4625).............    2502-AH60
1427        Notice of Default Reporting (FR-4916).................................................    2502-AI20
1428        Eligibility of Adjustable Rate Mortgages (FR-4946)....................................    2502-AI26
1429        Mortgage Insurance Premiums--Downpayment Assistance Programs (FR-4948)................    2502-AI33
1430        Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Insurance (HECM)(FR-4956).............................    2502-AI30
1431        Mortgagee Time Limits for Supplemental Claims for Additional Insurance Benefits (FR-      2502-AI31
            4957).................................................................................
1432        24 CFR 402 Renewal of Expiring Section 8 Project-Based Assistance Contracts (FR-4551).    2502-AH47
1433        Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (FR-4886).........................    2502-AI12
1434        Manufactured Housing Program: Minimum Payments to States (FR-4868)....................    2502-AI16
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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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1435        Community Development Block Grant Program; Small Cities Program (FR-5013).............    2506-AC19
1436        24 CFR 574 Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) (FR-4708)..............    2506-AC11
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                         Office of Community Planning and Development--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1437        24 CFR 570 Prohibition on Use of CDBG Assistance for Job-Pirating Activities (FR-4556)    2506-AC04
1438        24 CFR 570 Community Development Block Grant Program Revision of CDBG Eligibility and     2506-AC12
            National Objective Regulations (FR-4699)..............................................
1439        24 CFR 583 Supportive Housing Program (FR-4616).......................................    2506-AC07
1440        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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1441        Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (FR-4949).................................    2506-AC18
1442        24 CFR 91 Proposed Timeliness Expenditure Standards for the Insular Areas Program (FR-    2506-AC20
            5028).................................................................................
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                           Government National Mortgage Association--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1443        GNMA: Excess Yield Securities (FR-4958)...............................................    2503-AA18
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                        Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1444        Design and Construction Requirements; Compliance With ANSI A117.1 Standards (FR-5006).    2529-AA92
1445        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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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1446        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--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1447        48 CFR 2401 HUD Acquisition Regulation (FR-4705)......................................    2535-AA26
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                                   Office of Administration--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1448        48 CFR 2401 Amendments to the HUD Acquisition Regulation (HUDAR) (FR-5010)............    2535-AA27
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                            Office of Public and Indian Housing--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1449        Revisions to Troubled Agency-Recovery Process (FR-5008)...............................    2577-AC63
1450        24 CFR 903 Streamlining Public Housing Programs (FR-4990).............................    2577-AC59
1451        24 CFR 903 Implementation of Violence Against Women Act of 1995 for HUD Programs Under    2577-AC65
            the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 (FR-5056)................................................
1452        Capital Fund Program (FR-4880)........................................................    2577-AC50
1453        Technical and Conforming Amendments to the Public Housing Homeownership Program (FR-      2577-AC53
            4891).................................................................................
1454        Streamlined Mixed Finance Application Review (FR-4924)................................    2577-AC55
1455        Energy Performance Contracts (FR-5057)................................................    2577-AC66
1456        Housing Choice Voucher Program Homeownership Option; Eligibility of Units Not Yet         2577-AC60
            Under Construction (FR-4991)..........................................................
1457        Tax Credit Rents in Project-Based Units (FR-5034).....................................    2577-AC62
1458        24 CFR 990 Capital and Operating Funds for Debt Service and Financing Activities (FR-     2577-AC49
            4843).................................................................................
1459        Self-Insurance Plans Under the Indian Housing Block Grant Program (FR-4897)...........    2577-AC58
1460        Use of Indian Housing Block Grant Funds for Rental Assistance in Low-Income Housing       2577-AC61
            Tax Credit Projects (FR-4999).........................................................
1461        Use of Census Data in the Indian Housing Block Grant Program (FR-5055)................    2577-AC64
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                              Office of Public and Indian Housing--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1462        24 CFR 970 Public Housing Program--Demolition or Disposition of Public Housing            2577-AC20
            Projects (FR-4598)....................................................................
1463        Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA): Revisions to     2577-AC57
            the Indian Housing Block Grant Program Formula (FR-4938)..............................
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                             Office of Public and Indian Housing--Long-Term Actions
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1464        24 CFR 1000 Implementation of Statutory Revisions to NAHASDA (FR-4750)................    2577-AC37
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                             Office of Public and Indian Housing--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1465        24 CFR 964 Streamlining Public Housing Operations, Including Resident Participation       2577-AC26
            (FR-4657).............................................................................
1466        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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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)   Proposed Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



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1375. 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                            07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bryan Greene, 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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1376. REFINEMENT OF INCOME AND RENT DETERMINATIONS IN PUBLIC AND 
ASSISTED HOUSING PROGRAMS (FR-4998)

Priority: Other Significant

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

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NPRM                            08/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ladonna Reed Morton, Office of Public and Indian 
Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development
Phone: 202 708-0614

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

RIN: 2501-AD16
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1377.  INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT ROSTER (FR-5054)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 5, subpart H

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish a roster of independent public 
accountants and public accounting firms (the IPA roster) that would be 
authorized to perform audits or related services required by HUD. The 
rule would establish the eligibility criteria for placement on the IPA 
roster, and would also establish removal procedures for those 
accountants and accounting firms that fail to maintain eligibility for 
roster listing. HUD is proposing to establish the IPA roster because 
the quality and accuracy of financial data submitted to the Department 
begins with the selection of well-qualified accountants.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Hanson, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Real 
Estate Assessment Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Phone: 202 475-7949

RIN: 2501-AD20
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1378.  PUBLIC ACCESS TO HUD RECORDS UNDER THE FOIA AND 
PRODUCTION OF MATERIAL OR PROVISION OF TESTIMONY BY HUD EMPLOYEES (FR-
5015)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: This rule makes changes in the Department's regulations 
governing production of material or provision of testimony by HUD 
employees in response to demands made during the course of legal 
proceedings to provide guidance on the criteria used to evaluate such 
demands.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John W Herold, Chief Counsel, Office of Program 
Enforcement, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the 
Secretary
Phone: 202 708-2568

RIN: 2501-AD18
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1379. AMENDMENTS TO HUD'S ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS (FR-4954)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1707 note; 12 USC 1715z-13a(k); 15 USC 7001 et 
seq; 25 USC 4115; 25 USC 4226; 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 3547; 42 USC 
4332; 42 USC 4852; 42 USC 12838; 42 USC 11331 to 11388; 42 USC 12701 to 
12711; 42 USC 12741 to 12756; 42 USC 12901 to 12912; 42 USC 12905(h); 
42 USC 1437x; 42 USC 3601 to 3619; 42 USC 4001 to 4028; 42 USC 5301 to 
5315; 42 USC 5304(g); 44 USC 101 note; 44 USC 3504 note

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 50; 24 CFR 51; 24 CFR 55; 24 CFR 58; 24 CFR 585

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would make a number of revisions to HUD's 
environmental regulations to reduce administrative barriers and speed 
environmental reviews. This rule would expand HUD's regulatory waiver 
authority for certain environmental provisions where there is good 
cause and no adverse environmental impact will result. This change will 
allow for a more streamlined and user-friendly process for 
environmental review. The rule also would add an exemption to 24 CFR 
part 55 (floodplain management) for special projects directed to the 
removal of architectural barriers of properties located within 
floodplains. It would also exempt minor repairs or improvements, and 
special projects to remove architectural barriers for elderly persons 
and persons with disabilities. In addition, the rule would make a 
number of minor conforming changes to HUD's environmental regulations. 
Finally, the rule would request public comments on proposals to allow 
environmental submissions and notifications to be done electronically.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

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

RIN: 2501-AD11
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1380. REGULATORY AMENDMENTS TO STRENGTHEN PREVENTION OF PREDATORY 
LENDING PRACTICES (FRS-5014)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1381. 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                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara Dorf, Director, Office of Departmental Grants

[[Page 22741]]

Management and Oversight, Office of Administration, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development
Phone: 202 708-0667
Fax: 202 708-0531

RIN: 2501-AD05
_______________________________________________________________________




1382. 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                            07/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1383. 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                            12/00/06

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-AC94
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



_______________________________________________________________________




1384. 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

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_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



_______________________________________________________________________




1385. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1386. 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
Phone: 202 708-1515

RIN: 2501-AC95
_______________________________________________________________________




1387. 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 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)



_______________________________________________________________________




1388. PROVIDING FOR ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS (FR-
4875)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 5

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/29/05                    70 FR 77292
Final Action Effective          01/30/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal

[[Page 22743]]

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

RIN: 2501-AD02
_______________________________________________________________________




1389. RELEASE IN THE PUBLIC USE DATABASE CERTAIN DATA AND ANNUAL HOUSING 
ACTIVITIES REPORT INFORMATION OF THE FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE 
ASSOCIATION AND THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION (FR-4947)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 81

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/10/05                    70 FR 69022
Final Action Effective          12/12/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sandra Fostek
Phone: 202 708-2224

RIN: 2501-AD09
_______________________________________________________________________




1390. CONSOLIDATED PLAN REVISIONS AND UPDATES (FR-4923)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 91

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/09/06                     71 FR 6950
Final Action Effective          03/13/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Salvatore Sclafani
Phone: 202 708-1817

RIN: 2501-AD07
_______________________________________________________________________




1391.  ELIGIBILITY OF STUDENTS FOR ASSISTED HOUSING 
UNDER SECTION 8 OF THE U.S. HOUSING ACT OF 1937 (FR-5036)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 0005; 24 CFR 0880; 24 CFR 0982

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements a new law, enacted as part of HUD's 
fiscal year (FY) 2006 appropriations, that restricts individuals 
enrolled in an institution of higher education and who meet certain 
other requirements from receiving assistance under section 8 of the 
U.S. Housing Act of 1937. The new law directed HUD to issue a final 
rule within 30 days of enactment of the new law. This rule fulfills the 
statutory requirement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/30/05                    70 FR 77742
Final Action Effective          01/30/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ladonna Reed Morton, Office of Public and Indian 
Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development
Phone: 202 708-0614

RIN: 2501-AD19
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)         Prerule Stage


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1392. 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 notice solicits comments on HUD's Accelerated Claim and 
Asset Disposition Demonstration (ACD) program before the Department 
proceeds to issue a proposed rule to codify the requirements for the 
ACD program, making it a permanent part of HUD's single family mortgage 
insurance programs. Under the ACD program, HUD will pay claims upon 
assignment of certain defaulted mortgage loans (``assets'') insured by 
the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). The purpose of the ACD 
program is to assist FHA to maximize the recovery on assets sold by 
HUD. HUD seeks comments on the ACD Demonstration and recommendations 
for cost-effective, efficient improvements and alternatives.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/00/06

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

[[Page 22744]]

_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1393. 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                            03/14/06                    71 FR 13222
NPRM Comment Period End         05/15/06
Final Action                    12/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1394.  ALTERNATIVE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM (FR-5017)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200; 24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Current HUD mortgage insurance regulations establish minimum 
property standards for insured single-family housing, which include the 
requirement that each living unit with a mortgage to be insured have a 
``continuous'' water supply that is capable of delivering water at a 
flow of 5 gallons per minute over at least 4 hours. However, in some 
geographical areas and under certain conditions, it may be beneficial 
for HUD to insure mortgages for housing where it is not possible to 
have a water supply that meets this standard. Therefore, this rule 
would permit HUD to insure housing with alternative water supplies 
under certain conditions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter Gillispie, Home Valuation Policy Division, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AI37
_______________________________________________________________________




1395.  REQUIREMENT FOR APPRAISERS ON THE FHA APPRAISER 
ROSTER, TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS (FR-5049)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule makes technical amendments to the requirements 
found in 24 CFR 200.206 to eliminate any outdated reference to Handbook 
4250.2, which has been superseded. The rule replaces the outdated 
handbook reference with a general reference to the Department's 
directives and policies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AI40
_______________________________________________________________________




1396. DUE DILIGENCE/QUALITY CONTROL PLANS (FR-4846)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1397. 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                            07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gerard P. Donahoe, Housing Program/Policy Specialist,

[[Page 22745]]

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

RIN: 2502-AI15
_______________________________________________________________________




1398. 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AI32
_______________________________________________________________________




1399.  RISK-BASED MORTGAGE INSURANCE PREMIUM STRUCTURE 
(FR-5032)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would permit the Federal Housing Administration to 
implement a risk-based mortgage insurance premium pricing (MIP) 
structure. Risk-based MIP pricing would be based on risk indicators 
such as credit bureau score, loan-to-value ratio (LTV), loan term, 
whether down payment assistance is obtained, and other indicators of 
risk. Risk-based MIP pricing may apply to all three mortgage insurance 
funds: The Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund (MMI), the General Insurance 
Fund (GI), and the Special Risk Insurance Fund (SRI).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bonnie McCloskey, Loan Specialist, Office of Single 
Family Program Development, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AI39
_______________________________________________________________________




1400. HECM COUNSELING STANDARDIZATION AND ROSTER (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 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                            07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AI34
_______________________________________________________________________




1401.  APPROVAL OF CONDOMINIUMS IN PUERTO RICO ON 
EVIDENCE OF PRESENTMENT OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS (FR-5009)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 234

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Department's regulations with respect to 
condominium ownership mortgage insurance to provide that the date of 
recordation for purposes of obtaining Federal Housing Administration 
(FHA) approval of a condominium development in the Commonwealth of 
Puerto Rico for mortgage insurance under the section 234(c) program is 
the date the condominium legal documents are presented to the 
Commonwealth Office of the Property Registry. This rule would enable 
parties to obtain mortgage insurance upon presentment of legal 
documents, whether the condominium regime is under construction, 
proposed for construction, or was established by conversion. The 
Department believes that instituting a single standard for approval of 
mortgage insurance will result in a reduction in time and cost, 
increasing FHA activity and homeownership opportunities in the area.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AI36
_______________________________________________________________________




1402.  INSURING CERTAIN MANUFACTURED HOMES AS 
CONDOMINIUMS (FR-5035-P-01)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1715y

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 234

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: HUD's regulations at 24 CFR part 234 provide for the 
insurance of

[[Page 22746]]

condominiums. This regulation will amend part 234 to provide that 
manufactured homes in condominium that have received support from State 
or local governments may be insured as condominiums. The support 
provided must be significant, tangible, and direct.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AI38
_______________________________________________________________________




1403. 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 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 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                            10/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1404. DISPOSITION OF HUD-ACQUIRED SINGLE FAMILY PROPERTY AMENDMENTS (FR-
4952)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 291

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: HUD has a variety of statutory and regulatory property 
disposition programs. In addition to sales of unoccupied HUD-held 
assets, these include the following special programs: the Asset Control 
Area program, the Officer and Teacher Next Door programs, and the 
single-family occupied conveyance program. This rule will create one 
integrated set of procedures for property disposition.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AI27
_______________________________________________________________________




1405. 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                            08/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William W. Matchneer III, Associate Deputy Assistant 
Secretary, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Manufactured Housing, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-6401

RIN: 2502-AI13
_______________________________________________________________________




1406. MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLATION PROGRAM (FR-4812)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 3286

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

Abstract: 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                            05/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William W. Matchneer III, Associate Deputy Assistant 
Secretary, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Manufactured Housing, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-6401

RIN: 2502-AH97

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_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1407. 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                    12/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1408. 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 revises 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 
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                    10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Janet Golrick, Assistant to the Deputy Assistant 
Director for Multifamily, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-2495

RIN: 2502-AI24
_______________________________________________________________________




1409. 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                    07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AI18
_______________________________________________________________________




1410.  DEBENTURE INTEREST PAYMENT CHANGES (FR-4945)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

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

[[Page 22748]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AI41
_______________________________________________________________________




1411. 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                    08/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AH99
_______________________________________________________________________




1412. 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 rule establishes regulations for HUD's new Good Neighbor 
Next Door Sales Program. The requirements for the new program are 
closely modeled on those for HUD's Officer and Teacher Next Door Sales 
Programs. The Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program replaces, and 
builds 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 
making 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                    08/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Laurie Maggiano, Asset Management Division, Department 
of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-1672

RIN: 2502-AH72
_______________________________________________________________________




1413. DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS AGAINST HUD-QUALIFIED REAL ESTATE BROKERS 
(FR-4871)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 291

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/17/04                    69 FR 56118
NPRM Comment Period End         11/16/04
Final Action                    07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ivery Himes, Asset Management Division, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-1672

RIN: 2502-AI08
_______________________________________________________________________




1414. RENEWAL OF EXPIRING SECTION 8 PROJECT-BASED ASSISTANCE CONTRACTS 
(FR-4551)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1715z-1; 12 USC 1735f to 19(b); 42 USC 
1437f(c)(8); 42 USC 1437f note; 42 USC 1437f(t); 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

[[Page 22749]]

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                            01/12/06                     71 FR 2126
NPRM Comment Period End         03/13/06
Final Action                    12/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1415. 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).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/26/05                    70 FR 21498
NPRM Comment Period End         06/27/05
Final Action                    07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William W. Matchneer III, Associate Deputy Assistant 
Secretary, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Manufactured Housing, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-6401

RIN: 2502-AI25
_______________________________________________________________________




1416. 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 that are reported during the one year 
period beginning on the date of installation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           03/10/03                    68 FR 11452
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/24/03
NPRM                            10/20/05                    70 FR 61178
NPRM Comment Period End         12/19/05
Final Action                    07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William W. Matchneer III, Associate Deputy Assistant 
Secretary, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Manufactured Housing, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-6401

RIN: 2502-AH98
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1417. 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: 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
Phone: 202 708-1515

RIN: 2502-AH87
_______________________________________________________________________




1418. 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

[[Page 22750]]

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


Next Action Undetermined

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1419. 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: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AH88
_______________________________________________________________________




1420. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF LOAN CORRESPONDENTS AND SPONSORS 
(FR-4762)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 202; 24 CFR 207

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable: 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
Phone: 202 708-1515

RIN: 2502-AH90
_______________________________________________________________________




1421. 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, Director, Office of Single Family 
Program Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AH89
_______________________________________________________________________




1422. 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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 22751]]

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

RIN: 2502-AI03
_______________________________________________________________________




1423. HOME EQUITY CONVERSION MORTGAGES (HECM): LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE 
(FR-4857)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/03/04                    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, Director, Office of Single Family 
Program Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AI04
_______________________________________________________________________




1424. 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)



_______________________________________________________________________




1425. NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATION IN FHA SINGLE-FAMILY MORTGAGE 
INSURANCE PROGRAMS (FR-4702)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200; 24 CFR 203; 24 CFR 291

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/14/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margaret Burns
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AH71
_______________________________________________________________________




1426. REVISIONS TO FHA CREDIT WATCH TERMINATION INITIATIVE (FR-4625)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 202

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/30/06                     71 FR 4970
Final Action Effective          03/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Phillip A. Murray
Phone: 202 708-1515

RIN: 2502-AH60
_______________________________________________________________________




1427. NOTICE OF DEFAULT REPORTING (FR-4916)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/31/06                    71 FR 16231
Final Action Effective          05/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph McCloskey
Phone: 202 708-1672

RIN: 2502-AI20

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_______________________________________________________________________




1428. ELIGIBILITY OF ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGES (FR-4946)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/06/05                    70 FR 72696
Final Action Effective          01/05/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margaret Burns
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AI26
_______________________________________________________________________




1429. MORTGAGE INSURANCE PREMIUMS--DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (FR-
4948)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/07/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margaret Burns
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AI33
_______________________________________________________________________




1430. HOME EQUITY CONVERSION MORTGAGE INSURANCE (HECM)(FR-4956)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 206

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/16/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margaret Burns
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AI30
_______________________________________________________________________




1431. MORTGAGEE TIME LIMITS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL CLAIMS FOR ADDITIONAL 
INSURANCE BENEFITS (FR-4957)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 207

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/10/06                    71 FR 18152
Final Action Effective          05/10/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kimberly Munson
Phone: 202 708-1320

RIN: 2502-AI31
_______________________________________________________________________




1432. RENEWAL OF EXPIRING SECTION 8 PROJECT-BASED ASSISTANCE CONTRACTS 
(FR-4551)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 401; 24 CFR 402

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/12/06                     71 FR 2112
Final Action Effective          02/13/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Willie Spearmon
Phone: 202 708-3000

RIN: 2502-AH47
_______________________________________________________________________




1433. MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS (FR-4886)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 3280

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/30/05                    70 FR 72023
Final Action Effective          05/30/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William W. Matchneer
Phone: 202 708-6401

RIN: 2502-AI12
_______________________________________________________________________




1434. MANUFACTURED HOUSING PROGRAM: MINIMUM PAYMENTS TO STATES (FR-4868)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 3284

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/13/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William W. Matchneer
Phone: 202 708-6401

RIN: 2502-AI16
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)



_______________________________________________________________________




1435. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM; SMALL CITIES PROGRAM 
(FR-5013)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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.

[[Page 22753]]

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                            08/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1436. HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) (FR-4708)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 12901 et seq

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 574

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) 
program was authorized in 1990 by the AIDS Housing Opportunity Act (12 
U.S.C. 12901 et seq.) (AHOA) to provide states and localities with the 
programs and resources necessary to meet the housing needs of 
individuals and families with HIV/AIDS. The rule proposes to adjust the 
formula factor that determines the allocation of 25 percent of funds 
based on a metropolitan area's higher-than-average incidence of cases 
of AIDS. In calculating the formula allocation, the proposed change 
would replace the one-year standard for AIDS surveillance data used to 
determine the high AIDS incidence to a three-year data standard. This 
change is intended to moderate unexpected one-year increases or 
declines in a grantee's formula allocation and allow for continuity in 
grant funding. In addition, the regulation would update the HOPWA 
rental assistance requirements to make use of additional provisions and 
create additional options for grantees for operation of rental 
assistance programs. The changes would implement provisions used in 
other HUD programs, such as the Housing Choice Voucher (section 8) 
program, and thereby modernize the HOPWA regulations, which were last 
updated in 1994.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2506-AC11
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)



_______________________________________________________________________




1437. 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              12/23/05                    70 FR 76361
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/21/06
Interim Final Rule Effective    02/21/06
Final Action                    11/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Richard J. Kennedy, Office of Block Grant Assistance, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Community 
Planning and Development
Phone: 202 708-3587

RIN: 2506-AC04
_______________________________________________________________________




1438. 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

[[Page 22754]]

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                    06/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1439. 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                    08/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1440. 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                    08/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Local

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

RIN: 2506-AC16
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)



_______________________________________________________________________




1441. SELF-HELP HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM (FR-4949)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 5

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/09/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Kolesar
Phone: 202 708-2470

RIN: 2506-AC18
_______________________________________________________________________




1442.  PROPOSED TIMELINESS EXPENDITURE STANDARDS FOR 
THE INSULAR AREAS PROGRAM (FR-5028)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 3601 to 3619; 42 USC 5301 to 
5315; 42 USC 1131 to 11388; 42 USC 12701 to 12711; 42 USC 12741 to 
12756; 42 USC12901 to 12912; . . .

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 91; 24 CFR 570

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement a regulatory timeliness standard 
for the Insular Areas Program, as established by the Housing and 
Community Development Act of 1974 (HCD Act). This rule follows 
publication of a February 22, 2005, final rule that moved the Community 
Development Block Grant (CDBG) program assistance for insular areas 
from section 107 of the HCD Act. The expenditure standards proposed 
ensure that grantees

[[Page 22755]]

carry out their programs in a timely manner. These standards take into 
consideration and reflect the unique circumstances faced by insular 
areas in their ability to expend CDBG allocations. This rule would also 
establish provisions for the distribution of assistance made available 
either as a result of reductions or if an insular area fails to submit 
a final statement for CDBG funds. This rule also makes technical and 
conforming changes for purposes of the Insular Areas Programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 2501-AD15 (FR-
5012)                           02/08/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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-AC20
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1443. GNMA: EXCESS YIELD SECURITIES (FR-4958)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 320

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In furthering its statutory mission of expanding affordable 
housing in America by linking domestic and global capital markets to 
the nation's housing markets, the Government National Mortgage 
Association (Ginnie Mae) is developing a new Excess Yield program under 
which Ginnie Mae will guarantee Excess Yield Securities. These 
securities are backed by the excess servicing income relating to one or 
more mortgage pools or loan packages underlying previously issued 
Ginnie Mae mortgage-backed securities. The Excess Yield program will 
allow qualifying Ginnie Mae issuers to reduce the amount of mortgage 
servicing rights on their balance sheets, which will in turn reduce the 
amount of capital they are required to hold against that asset. It will 
also reduce their need to use costly hedging tools to hedge against 
fluctuations in the value of their mortgage servicing rights. By 
increasing the liquidity of mortgage servicing rights for Ginnie Mae 
issuers, the Excess Yield program should lower the costs of, and 
encourage the origination of, Government-insured and guaranteed single-
family mortgages that back Ginnie Mae mortgage-backed securities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/14/05                    70 FR 54450
NPRM Comment Period End         11/14/05
Final Action                    07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2503-AA18
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)



_______________________________________________________________________




1444.  DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS; 
COMPLIANCE WITH ANSI A117.1 STANDARDS (FR-5006)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 3600 to 3620

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend HUD's regulations with respect to the 
design and construction requirements of the Fair Housing Act and its 
amendments by updating and clarifying the references of the American 
Standards Institute (ANSI) building standards for accessibility. ANSI 
standards are the technical standards for the design of housing 
facilities that are accessible to persons with disabilities. These are 
commonly known as the ANSI A117.1 standards. Compliance with the ANSI 
A117.1 building standards for accessibility satisfies the accessibility 
requirements of the Fair Housing Act and its amendments. The rule would 
update the references to the ANSI A117.1 building standards to adopt 
the 1998 edition of the standards. This rule would also clarify that 
compliance with the appropriate requirements of the 1986 and 1992 
editions also remain sufficient to comply with the requirements of the 
Fair Housing Act and its amendments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cheryl Kent, Special Advisor for Disability Policy, 
Office of Enforcement, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
Phone: 202 708-1234

RIN: 2529-AA92
_______________________________________________________________________




1445. 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)

[[Page 22756]]

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                            09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2529-AA91
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)



_______________________________________________________________________




1446. 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 U.S.C. 3601 to 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                    12/00/06

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)      Final Rule Stage


Office of Administration (OA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1447. 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                            01/13/06                     71 FR 2444
NPRM Comment Period End         03/14/06
Final Action                    07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Fred Graves, Procurement Analyst, Policy and Field 
Operations Division, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Administration
Phone: 206 220-5259

RIN: 2535-AA26

[[Page 22757]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of Administration (OA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1448. AMENDMENTS TO THE HUD ACQUISITION REGULATION (HUDAR) (FR-5010)

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/13/06                     71 FR 2432
Final Action Effective          02/13/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Fred Graves
Phone: 206 220-5259

RIN: 2535-AA27
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1449.  REVISIONS TO TROUBLED AGENCY-RECOVERY PROCESS 
(FR-5008)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 902

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would revise and update HUD's regulations 
concerning troubled public housing authorities (PHAs). Under current 
regulations, troubled agencies are referred to the area Troubled Agency 
Recovery (TARC). The Department has made internal organizational 
changes and no longer maintains area TARCs. Therefore, this proposed 
rule would remove all references to TARCs in 24 CFR part 902.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Merrie Nichols-Dixon, Director, Coordination and 
Compliance Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-1141

RIN: 2577-AC63
_______________________________________________________________________




1450. STREAMLINING PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAMS (FR-4990)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 903; 24 CFR 945; 24 CFR 964; 24 CFR 966

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) are required annually to 
submit a PHA Plan to HUD that outlines the PHA's plans for the coming 
year. This rule would revise certain program regulations to make them 
more consistent with HUD's overall objective to streamline public 
housing programs, facilitate the transition to public housing project-
based management, and consider recommendations of the congressionally 
mandated Harvard Public Housing Cost Study concerning changes to public 
housing's regulatory environment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Arnaudo, Director, Public Housing Occupancy 
and Management Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0744

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

RIN: 2577-AC59
_______________________________________________________________________




1451.  IMPLEMENTATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 
1995 FOR HUD PROGRAMS UNDER THE U.S. HOUSING ACT OF 1937 (FR-5056)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 903; 24 CFR 960; 24 CFR 966; 24 CFR 982

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would revise HUD's regulations for its public and 
assisted housing programs authorized under the United States Housing 
Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq.) to conform to the statutory 
amendments made by the Violence Against Women Act of 2005 (Pub. L. 109-
162). The statutory changes will better enable public housing 
authorities to serve the needs of child and adult victims of domestic 
violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Arnaudo, Director, Public Housing Occupancy 
and Management Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0744

RIN: 2577-AC65
_______________________________________________________________________




1452. 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

[[Page 22758]]

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                            11/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1453. 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1454. STREAMLINED MIXED FINANCE APPLICATION REVIEW (FR-4924)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437z to 7; 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, and streamlining the mixed 
finance application process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/06

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-AC55
_______________________________________________________________________




1455.  ENERGY PERFORMANCE CONTRACTS (FR-5057)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-58

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 980

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 2006 amended section 9(c)(2)(C) of 
the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 to allow PHAs, to enter into 20-year 
energy performance contracts. This rule would amend 24 CFR 980.185 to 
increase the permissible terms of an energy performance contract from 
12 years to 20 years.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Hanson, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Real 
Estate Assessment Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Phone: 202 475-7949

RIN: 2577-AC66
_______________________________________________________________________




1456. HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM HOMEOWNERSHIP OPTION; ELIGIBILITY 
OF UNITS NOT YET UNDER CONSTRUCTION (FR-4991)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 982

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would revise HUD's regulations for the 
homeownership option authorized under the Housing Choice Voucher 
program. Through the homeownership option, a public housing agency 
(PHA) may provide voucher assistance for an eligible family that 
purchases a dwelling unit for residence by the family. The current 
homeownership option regulations provide that, to be eligible for 
purchase with voucher assistance, a unit must be either an existing 
unit or under construction at the time the family enters into the 
contract for sale. This proposed rule would permit, under certain 
conditions, the use of voucher homeownership assistance for the 
purchase of units not yet under construction at the time the family 
contracts to purchase the home. The revision will expand the housing 
choices available to families participating in the Housing Choice 
Voucher program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Alfred C. Jurison, Director, Housing Voucher 
Management and Operations Division, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-0477

RIN: 2577-AC60

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1457.  TAX CREDIT RENTS IN PROJECT-BASED UNITS (FR-
5034)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 983

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would allow section 8 units with tax credits 
located in qualified census tracts to receive rent based on the 
project-based voucher rent ceiling, subject only to HUD's subsidy 
layering review.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Vargas, Director, Office of Housing Voucher 
Programs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Public 
and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-2815

RIN: 2577-AC62
_______________________________________________________________________




1458. 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                            09/00/06

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-AC49
_______________________________________________________________________




1459. 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 Indian Tribes and 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 Tribes and 
TDHEs can afford. This rule would establish standards for Tribes and 
TDHEs to establish insurance entities to fulfill this vital function.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/07/06                    71 FR 11464
NPRM Comment Period End         05/08/06
Final Action                    01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1460.  USE OF INDIAN HOUSING BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR 
RENTAL ASSISTANCE IN LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROJECTS (FR-4999)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 1401 et seq; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 1000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) 
program regulations to clarify that IHBG funds may be used for project-
based or tenant-based rental assistance in Low-Income Housing Tax 
Credit (LIHTC) projects on behalf of a tenant receiving assistance 
under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act 
(NAHASDA) of 1996. The rule would also specify the conditions under 
which such rental assistance may be provided in LIHTC projects. The 
proposed regulatory amendments will clarify the IHBG program 
requirements and expand the availability of rental housing to eligible 
Indian tribal families by facilitating the coordination of LIHTC and 
IHBG assistance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2577-AC61
_______________________________________________________________________




1461.  USE OF CENSUS DATA IN THE INDIAN HOUSING BLOCK 
GRANT PROGRAM (FR-5055)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 1000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Senate Report 109-109 accompanying the FY 2006 HUD 
Departments of Transportation, Treasury, and Housing and Urban 
Development Appropriations Act (Pub. L. 109-115), approved November 30, 
2005, provides for HUD to reassess its decision through notice and 
comment rulemaking to use multi-race data in the computation of the 
Need component of the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program 
allocation

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formula. Through the IHBG program, HUD provides Federal housing 
assistance to Indian tribes in a manner that recognizes the right 
Indian self-determination and tribal self-government. Consistent with 
the language of Senate Report 109-109, this rule would solicit public 
comment on HUD's use of multi-race data in the computation of the IHBG 
program allocation formula.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            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-AC64
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1462. 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                    09/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1463. 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 takes 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                    07/00/06

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

[[Page 22761]]

_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1464. 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
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1465. STREAMLINING PUBLIC HOUSING OPERATIONS, INCLUDING RESIDENT 
PARTICIPATION (FR-4657)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 903; 24 CFR 964; 24 CFR 966

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 2577-AC59 (FR-
4990)                           02/13/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LaDonna Reed-Morton
Phone: 202 708-0744

Patricia Lane
Phone: 202 708-0713

RIN: 2577-AC26
_______________________________________________________________________




1466. CONVERSION OF DEVELOPMENTS FROM PUBLIC HOUSING STOCK; METHODOLOGY 
FOR COMPARING COSTS OF PUBLIC HOUSING AND TENANT-BASED ASSISTANCE (FR-
4718)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 972

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/21/06                    71 FR 14328
Final Action Effective          04/20/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bessy Kong
Phone: 202 708-0713

RIN: 2577-AC33
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