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

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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)                      


  



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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

24 CFR Subtitles A and B

[Docket No. FR-5048-N-02]

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Department of Housing and Urban Development.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with section 4(b) of Executive Order 12866, 
``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' as amended, HUD is publishing its 
agenda of regulations already issued or that are expected to be issued 
during the next several months. The agenda also includes rules 
currently in effect that are under review and describes those 
regulations that may affect small entities, as required by section 602 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The purpose of publication of the 
agenda is to encourage more effective public participation in the 
regulatory process by providing the public with advance 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, 451 Seventh Street SW., Room 10276, 
Washington, DC 20410-0500; telephone (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 department or agency to publish semiannually an 
agenda of: (1) Regulations that the department or agency has issued or 
expects to issue and (2) rules currently in effect that are under 
departmental or agency review. The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 
601 to 612) requires each department or agency to publish semiannually 
a regulatory agenda of rules expected to be proposed or promulgated 
that are likely to have a significant economic impact on a substantial 
number of ``small entities,'' meaning small businesses, small 
organizations, or small governmental jurisdictions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dated: September 1, 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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1522        24 CFR 1 Nondiscrimination in Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial         2501-AD14
            Assistance (FR-4981)..................................................................
1523        24 CFR 5 Refinement of Income and Rent Determinations in Public and Assisted Housing      2501-AD16
            Programs (FR-4998)....................................................................
1524        Independent Public Accountant Roster (FR-5054)........................................    2501-AD20
1525        Access to Compliance Guidance (FR-5064)...............................................    2501-AD21
1526        Revision of Freedom of Information Act Regulations (FR-5069)..........................    2501-AD22
1527        Revisions to Regulations Governing Business Information Under the Freedom of              2501-AD27
            Information Act (FR-5092).............................................................
1528        Revision to Limited Denial of Participation Regulations (FR-5083).....................    2501-AD28
1529        2 CFR 2424 Implementation of OMB Guidance on Non-Procurement Debarment and Suspension     2501-AD29
            (FR-5071).............................................................................
1530        Mortgagee Review Board (FR-5082)......................................................    2501-AD26
1531        Hearing Procedures (FR-5084)..........................................................    2501-AD24
1532        Implementation of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 (FR-5085)..............    2501-AD25
1533        Civil Money Penalties: Certain Prohibited Conduct (FR-5081)...........................    2501-AD23
1534        24 CFR 50 Amendments to HUD's Environmental Regulations (FR-4954).....................    2501-AD11
1535        24 CFR 92 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (FR-4833)..............................    2501-AC94
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                                    Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1536        Public Access to HUD Records Under the FOIA and Production of Material or Provision of    2501-AD18
            Testimony by HUD Employees (FR-5015)..................................................
1537        Regulatory Amendments To Strengthen Prevention of Predatory Lending Practices (FR-        2501-AD17
            5014).................................................................................
1538        24 CFR 92 American Dream Downpayment Initiative (FR-4832).............................    2501-AC93
1539        24 CFR 91 Timeliness Expenditure Standards for the Insular Areas Program (FR-5012)....    2501-AD15
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1540        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).........
1541        24 CFR 84 Grants and Agreements--Uniform Requirements for All HUD Programs (FR-4930)..    2501-AD05
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1542        24 CFR 5 Electronic Document Retention and Consumer Disclosure Requirements in HUD-       2501-AC79
            Related Transactions (FR-4686)........................................................
1543        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)...................................................................
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                                     Office of Housing--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1544        24 CFR 200 Alternative Water Supply System (FR-5017)..................................    2502-AI37
1545        Requirement for Appraisers on the FHA Appraiser Roster, Technical Amendments (FR-5049)    2502-AI40
1546        Uniform Physical Condition Standards and Physical Inspection Requirements for Certain     2502-AI43
            HUD Housing; Administrative Process for Assessment of Insured and Assisted Properties
            (FR-5070).............................................................................
1547        Participation and Compliance Requirements (FR-5073)...................................    2502-AI47
1548        24 CFR 201 Permanent Foundations for Manufactured Housing (FR-5075) (Reg Plan Seq No.     2502-AI45
            58)...................................................................................
1549        24 CFR 203 Accelerated Claims and Asset Disposition Program (FR-4887).................    2502-AI14
1550        24 CFR 203 One Dollar Home Sales to Local Governments (FR 4862).......................    2502-AI15
1551        HECM Counseling Standardization and Roster (FR-4989)..................................    2502-AI34
1552        Insuring Certain Manufactured Homes as Condominiums (FR-5035).........................    2502-AI38
1553        Housing Finance Agency Risk-Sharing Eligible Projects (FR-5065).......................    2502-AI42
1554        24 CFR 291 Disposition of HUD-Owned, Single-Family Assets in Asset Control Areas (FR-     2502-AH40
            4988).................................................................................
1555        Disposition of HUD-Acquired, Single-Family Property Amendments (FR-4952)..............    2502-AI27
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                                       Office of Housing--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1556        24 CFR 401 Mark-to-Market Program Amendments (FR-4751)................................    2502-AH86
1557        24 CFR 200 Hospital Mortgage Insurance Program (FR-4927)..............................    2502-AI22
1558        Revisions to the Single-Family Mortgage Insurance Program (FR-4831)...................    2502-AI03
1559        Hybrid Adjustable Rate Mortgages--Additional Index (FR-4969)..........................    2502-AI32
1560        24 CFR 212 Housing Counseling Program (FR-4798).......................................    2502-AH99
1561        Approval of Condominiums in Puerto Rico on Evidence of Presentment of Legal Documents     2502-AI36
            (FR-5009).............................................................................
1562        24 CFR 401 Renewal of Expiring Section 8 Project-Based Assistance Contracts (FR-4551).    2502-AI35
1563        24 CFR 3280 Model Manufactured Home Installation Standards (FR-4928)..................    2502-AI25
1564        24 CFR 3285 Manufactured Home Installation Program (FR-4812)..........................    2502-AH97
1565        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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1566        HUD Multifamily Rental and Health Care Facility Closing Documents (FR-4883)...........    2502-AI11
1567        24 CFR 200 Disposition of HUD-Owned Multifamily Projects; Purchaser's Compliance With     2502-AI24
            State and Local Housing Laws and Requirements (FR-4941)...............................
1568        24 CFR 203.43 (b)(1) Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM): Cooperative Housing         2502-AH89
            Developments (FR-4777)................................................................
1569        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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1570        24 CFR 25 Single-Family Mortgage: Lender Compliance and Accountability (FR-4761)......    2502-AH87
1571        24 CFR 202.5 Establishment of Loan Officer Registry and Establishment of Servicing        2502-AH88
            Approval Agreements (FR-4764).........................................................
1572        24 CFR 202.2 Duties and Responsibilities of Loan Correspondents and Sponsors (FR-4762)    2502-AH90
1573        24 CFR 203 Due Diligence/Quality Control Plans (FR-4846)..............................    2502-AI02
1574        Amendments to Prohibition of Property Flipping in HUD's Single-Family Mortgage            2502-AI18
            Insurance Programs (FR-4911)..........................................................
1575        Risk-Based Mortgage Insurance Premium Structure (FR-5032).............................    2502-AI39
1576        Debenture Interest Payment Changes (FR-4945)..........................................    2502-AI41

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1577        Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM): Long-Term Care Insurance (FR-4857)...........    2502-AI04
1578        24 CFR 291, subpart F Disposition of HUD-Acquired, Single-Family Property: Good           2502-AH72
            Neighbor Next Door Sales Programs (FR-4712)...........................................
1579        Disciplinary Actions Against HUD-Qualified Real Estate Brokers (FR-4871)..............    2502-AI08
1580        Manufactured Housing On-Site Construction (FR-4885)...................................    2502-AI13
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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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1581        Community Development Block Grant Program; Small Cities Program (FR-5013).............    2506-AC19
1582        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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1583        24 CFR 583 Supportive Housing Program (FR-4616).......................................    2506-AC07
1584        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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1585        24 CFR 570 Prohibition on Use of CDBG Assistance for Job-Pirating Activities (FR-4556)    2506-AC04
1586        24 CFR 570 Community Development Block Grant Program Revision of CDBG Eligibility and     2506-AC12
            National Objective Regulations (FR-4699)..............................................
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                           Government National Mortgage Association--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1587        24 CFR 320 Government National Mortgage Association: Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS)     2503-AA19
            Program--Payments to Securityholders; Book-Entry Procedures; and Financial Reporting
            (FR-5063).............................................................................
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                           Government National Mortgage Association--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1588        GNMA: Excess Yield Securities (FR-4958)...............................................    2503-AA18
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                        Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1589        Design and Construction Requirements; Compliance With ANSI A117.1 Standards (FR-5006).    2529-AA92

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1590        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
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1591        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
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1592        48 CFR 2401 HUD Acquisition Regulation (FR-4705)......................................    2535-AA26
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                            Office of Public and Indian Housing--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1593        Revisions to Troubled Agency-Recovery Process (FR-5008)...............................    2577-AC63
1594        Revisions to the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) (FR-5094) (Reg Plan Seq No.      2577-AC68
            60)...................................................................................
1595        24 CFR 903 Streamlining Public Housing Programs (FR-4990).............................    2577-AC59
1596        24 CFR 903 Implementation of Violence Against Women and Justice Department                2577-AC65
            Reauthorization Act of 2005 for HUD Programs Under the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 (FR-
            5056).................................................................................
1597        Capital Fund Program (FR-4880) (Reg Plan Seq No. 59)..................................    2577-AC50
1598        Technical and Conforming Amendments to the Public Housing Homeownership Program (FR-      2577-AC53
            4891).................................................................................
1599        Streamlined Mixed Finance Application Review (FR-4924)................................    2577-AC55
1600        Revisions to PHA-Owned or Leased Projects--General Provisions (FR-5096)...............    2577-AC71
1601        Energy Performance Contracts (FR-5057)................................................    2577-AC66
1602        Housing Choice Voucher Program Homeownership Option; Eligibility of Units Not Yet         2577-AC60
            Under Construction (FR-4991)..........................................................
1603        24 CFR 982 Streamlining Tenant-Based HCVP Assistance and SEMAP (FR-5095)..............    2577-AC70
1604        Tax Credit Rents in Project-Based Units (FR-5034).....................................    2577-AC62
1605        24 CFR 990 Capital and Operating Funds for Debt Service and Financing Activities (FR-     2577-AC49
            4843).................................................................................
1606        Use of Indian Housing Block Grant Funds for Rental Assistance in Low-Income Housing       2577-AC61
            Tax Credit Projects (FR-4999).........................................................
1607        Use of Census Data in the Indian Housing Block Grant Program (FR-5055)................    2577-AC64
1608        Implementation of Statutory Changes to the Indian Housing Block Grant Program (FR-        2577-AC67
            4968).................................................................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                              Office of Public and Indian Housing--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1609        Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA): Revisions to     2577-AC57
            the Indian Housing Block Grant Program Formula (FR-4938)..............................
1610        Self-Insurance Plans Under the Indian Housing Block Grant Program (FR-4897)...........    2577-AC58
1611        Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act; Minimum Funding Under      2577-AC69
            the Indian Housing Block Grant Program (FR-5093)......................................
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                             Office of Public and Indian Housing--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1612        24 CFR 1000 Implementation of Statutory Revisions to NAHASDA (FR-4750)................    2577-AC37
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                             Office of Public and Indian Housing--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1613        24 CFR 970 Public Housing Program--Demolition or Disposition of Public Housing            2577-AC20
            Projects (FR-4598)....................................................................
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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)   Proposed Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



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1522. 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/07

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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1523. 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 92; 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nicole Faison, Director, Office of Public Housing 
Programs, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing 
and Urban Development
Phone: 202 708-0744

RIN: 2501-AD16
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1524. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/07

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

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Phone: 202 475-7949

RIN: 2501-AD20
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1525. [bull] ACCESS TO COMPLIANCE GUIDANCE (FR-5064)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish new regulations designed to assist 
HUD program participants and regulated entities in their compliance 
with HUD statutes and regulations by providing, in certain 
circumstances, advance informal legal guidance on matters that may 
otherwise lead to enforcement actions. Specifically, the regulations 
would offer participants in HUD programs, including HUD's assistance 
programs (all forms of assistance) and loan insurance and guarantee 
programs, and entities regulated under statutes administered by HUD, 
such as the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, the opportunity, 
under specified conditions, to seek informal legal guidance in the form 
of interpretative letters or no-action letters (compliance guidance) 
from HUD.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Camille E. Acevedo, Associate General Counsel for 
Legislation and Regulations, Office of General Counsel, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development
Phone: 202 708-1793

RIN: 2501-AD21
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1526. [bull] REVISION OF FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT REGULATIONS (FR-
5069)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend HUD's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 
regulations. The rule would revise and clarify the FOIA request 
process. HUD is undertaking this effort in order to make the 
regulations more accessible and understandable.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/05/06                    71 FR 58994
NPRM Comment Period End         12/04/06
Final Rule                      06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Christopher, Associate General Counsel for 
Litigation, Department of Housing and Urban Development
Phone: 202 708-0300

RIN: 2501-AD22
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1527. [bull] REVISIONS TO REGULATIONS GOVERNING BUSINESS INFORMATION 
UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FR-5092)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule clarifies and explains the procedures governing the 
disclosure of commercial or financial information submitted to the 
Department under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This rule would 
revise the regulations on the procedures for release of confidential 
business information to enable the Department, in cases where a 
voluminous number of submitters are affected, to notify submitters by 
posting or publishing notice in a place reasonable likely to accomplish 
it. This rule also describes the process to be followed by submitters 
seeking to object to a disclosure of commercial or financial 
information. HUD is proposing to revise the regulations governing 
disclosure of commercial or financial information to be more efficient, 
efficacious, and informative in accordance with the President's 
recently issued Executive Order 13392 on Improving Agency Disclosure of 
Information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Holly Salamido, Assistant General Counsel for 
Litigation, FOIA Division, Office of General Counsel, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development
Phone: 202 708-3866

RIN: 2501-AD27
_______________________________________________________________________




1528. [bull] REVISION TO LIMITED DENIAL OF PARTICIPATION REGULATIONS 
(FR-5083)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 701 et seq; 42 USC 3535(d); 31 USC 6101 note; 
EO 12689

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 24

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would revise and update the Department's limited 
Denial of Participation regulation. The regulations would be clarified 
to state that any act of omission that would be cause for debarment 
would be grounds for the issuance of an Limited Denial of Participation 
(LDP). Additionally, the proposed rule would remove from the LDP 
regulations debarment or suspension by another Federal agency as a 
cause for issuance of an LDP because it is unnecessary as a majority of 
Federal agency suspensions and debarments have Governmentwide effect. 
Lastly, this proposed rule would reinsert a provision governing the 
information that is to be considered in deciding whether to terminate, 
modify, or affirm an LDP, which was inadvertently removed in a previous 
modification of the regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dane Narode, Assistant General Counsel, Office of 
Program Enforcement, Office of General Counsel, Department of Housing 
and Urban Development
Phone: 202 708-2350

RIN: 2501-AD28

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1529. [bull] IMPLEMENTATION OF OMB GUIDANCE ON NON-PROCUREMENT DEBARMENT 
AND SUSPENSION (FR-5071)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 701 et seq; 42 USC 3535(d); 31 USC 6101 note; 
EO 12544 (3 CFR 1986 Comp p 189); EO 12689 (3 CFR 1989 Comp p 235)

CFR Citation: 2 CFR 2424; 24 CFR 24

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would relocate HUD's regulations governing 
nonprocurement debarment and suspension to a new part in title 2 of the 
Code of Federal Regulations. The relocation is part of a Governmentwide 
initiative to create one location where the public can find both the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance for grants and 
agreements and the associated Federal agency implementing regulations. 
The proposed new part would adopt the OMB guidance on nonprocurement 
debarment and suspension and supplement it with HUD-specific 
clarifications and additions. The proposed rule would also make 
conforming changes to HUD regulations referencing the nonprocurement 
debarment and suspension regulations. This regulatory action is an 
administrative simplification that would make no substantive change in 
HUD policy or procedures for nonprocurement debarment and suspension.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dane Narode, Assistant General Counsel, Office of 
Program Enforcement, Office of General Counsel, Department of Housing 
and Urban Development
Phone: 202 708-2350

RIN: 2501-AD29
_______________________________________________________________________




1530. [bull] MORTGAGEE REVIEW BOARD (FR-5082)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would make changes to the Department's Mortgagee 
Review Board regulations to reflect statutory directives and amend 
current practice. This rule would modify the procedures governing 
sanction hearings to allow matters to move to the hearing officer 
directly, rather than by referral of the hearing official. The rule 
would also remove the requirements that the Board approve any action of 
suspension of debarment. Additional revisions proposed by this rule 
would remove provisions that unnecessarily duplicate the authorizing 
statute and are designed to clarify the authority and duties of the 
Board in taking administrative action against FHA-approved mortgagees. 
This rule would separate and clarify the grounds for administrative 
action and the factors considered by the Board in evaluating whether to 
take administrative action, as well as require the mortgagee to address 
these factors in its response to the Board's notice of violation. 
Finally, other organizational changes would be made to improve overall 
clarity.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dane Narode, Assistant General Counsel, Office of 
Program Enforcement, Office of General Counsel, Department of Housing 
and Urban Development
Phone: 202 708-2350

RIN: 2501-AD26
_______________________________________________________________________




1531. [bull] HEARING PROCEDURES (FR-5084)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 26

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend the hearing procedures applicable to 
matters brought by HUD before hearing officers or before Administrative 
Law Judges (pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act) to reflect 
current practice and to conform more closely with statutory 
requirements and amendments being made simultaneously to 24 CFR parts 
25 and 28.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dane Narode, Assistant General Counsel, Office of 
Program Enforcement, Office of General Counsel, Department of Housing 
and Urban Development
Phone: 202 708-2350

RIN: 2501-AD24
_______________________________________________________________________




1532. [bull] IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES ACT OF 
1986 (FR-5085)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 28 USC 2461 note; 31 USC 3801 to 3812; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 28

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend HUD's regulations implementing the 
Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 (PFCRA) to more closely 
conform the regulations with the statute.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dane Narode, Assistant General Counsel, Office of 
Program Enforcement, Office of General Counsel, Department of Housing 
and Urban Development
Phone: 202 708-2350

RIN: 2501-AD25
_______________________________________________________________________




1533. [bull] CIVIL MONEY PENALTIES: CERTAIN PROHIBITED CONDUCT (FR-5081)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1701q-1; 12 USC 1703; 12 USC 1723i; 12 USC 
1735f-14; 12 USC 1735f-15; 15 USC

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1717a; 28 USC 2461 note; 42 USC 1437z-1; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 30

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend HUD's regulations that govern the 
imposition of civil money penalties. Specifically, HUD is adding a 
definition of ``ability to pay,'' which is one of the factors used in 
determining the appropriateness of any amount of civil money penalties. 
The revised regulations would also amend the grounds for action against 
mortgagees and lenders to specifically include failure to comply with 
indemnification and other agreements with HUD or the Mortgagee Review 
Board. Additionally, the revised regulation would require respondents, 
in their responses to the prepenalty notice, to specifically address 
the factors in determining appropriateness and amount of civil money 
penalty, described in 24 CFR 30.80. Finally, this rule would make other 
changes to conform to the authorizing statutes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dane Narode, Assistant General Counsel, Office of 
Program Enforcement, Office of General Counsel, Department of Housing 
and Urban Development
Phone: 202 708-2350

RIN: 2501-AD23
_______________________________________________________________________




1534. 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 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 91

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 advance proposals to 
allow environmental submissions and notifications to be done 
electronically.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1535. HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (FR-4833)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 92

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/07

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

[[Page 73395]]

_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



_______________________________________________________________________




1536. 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

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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/15/06                    71 FR 46986
NPRM Comment Period End         10/16/06
Final Action                    02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John W. Herold, Associate General Counsel for Program 
Enforcement, Office of General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development
Phone: 202 708-2568

RIN: 2501-AD18
_______________________________________________________________________




1537. REGULATORY AMENDMENTS TO STRENGTHEN PREVENTION OF PREDATORY 
LENDING PRACTICES (FR-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                            06/07/06                    71 FR 33144
NPRM Comment Period End         08/07/06
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2501-AD17
_______________________________________________________________________




1538. AMERICAN DREAM DOWNPAYMENT INITIATIVE (FR-4832)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 91; 24 CFR 92

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule follows publication of, and considers the public 
comments on, two earlier HUD rules. First, this rule makes final the 
March 30, 2004, interim rule establishing regulations for a downpayment 
assistance component under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program 
(HOME), 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 Partnerships Program. In response to the public 
comments received on both interim rules, this final rule clarifies that 
the purchase of manufactured homes is an ADDI eligible activity, and 
broadens and clarifies the use of HOME funds to help preserve 
affordable housing previously assisted with HOME funds.

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                    04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2501-AC93
_______________________________________________________________________




1539. 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

[[Page 73396]]

of several sections of the CDBG regulations to the Insular Areas 
Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/07/06                    71 FR 44860
NPRM Comment Period End         10/06/06
Final Action                    03/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



_______________________________________________________________________




1540. 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 Oversight, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development
Phone: 202 708-2224

Paul S. Ceja, Assistant General Counsel, Office of General Counsel, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Phone: 202 708-3137

RIN: 2501-AD12
_______________________________________________________________________




1541. 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                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara Dorf, Director, Office of Departmental Grants 
Management and Oversight, Office of Administration, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development
Phone: 202 708-0667

RIN: 2501-AD05
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



_______________________________________________________________________




1542. ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT RETENTION AND CONSUMER DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS 
IN HUD-RELATED TRANSACTIONS (FR-4686)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 5

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       10/13/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Koren McKenzie-John
Phone: 202 708-4090

RIN: 2501-AC79
_______________________________________________________________________




1543. 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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 25; 24 CFR 202

[[Page 73397]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/07/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2501-AC95
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1544. 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 home 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 for 
the housing 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                            02/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1545. 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 
4150.2, which will be 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                            06/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1546. [bull] UNIFORM PHYSICAL CONDITION STANDARDS AND PHYSICAL 
INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN HUD HOUSING; ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS 
FOR ASSESSMENT OF INSURED AND ASSISTED PROPERTIES (FR-5070)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: HUD assesses the physical conditions of multifamily 
properties and notifies owners of the assessment of their multifamily 
housing. The owners, under certain circumstances, are provided an 
opportunity to seek a technical review of HUD's physical condition 
assessment, and HUD may take action in certain cases where the housing 
is found not to be in compliance with the physical condition standards. 
In order to improve uniformity in the technical review request process, 
this rule would makes minor changes to the timeframes for requesting 
technical review. Specifically, this change would implement a standard 
timeframe for the submission of a request for a technical review for 
both physical inspection results that are transmitted to the owner via 
the Internet or by hard copy by certified mail. HUD believes that 
coordinating the timeframe for the request for a technical review is 
less confusing to its clients and multifamily field offices.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Eric Ramsey, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 708-3944

RIN: 2502-AI43
_______________________________________________________________________




1547. [bull] PARTICIPATION AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS (FR-5073)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to revise HUD's rules on previous 
participation filings, including a new system of identifying 
participating parties and their roles--specially newer housing programs 
and revised hospitals in the rule's coverage--and revise the due 
process requirements of the rules.

[[Page 73398]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Hill, Director of Policy and Participations 
Standards Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
of Housing
Phone: 202 708-0614

RIN: 2502-AI47
_______________________________________________________________________




1548. [bull] PERMANENT FOUNDATIONS FOR MANUFACTURED HOUSING (FR-5075)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 58 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2502-AI45
_______________________________________________________________________




1549. ACCELERATED CLAIMS AND ASSET DISPOSITION PROGRAM (FR-4887)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203; 24 CFR 291

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule codifies the requirements for the Accelerated 
Claims and Asset Disposition (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 help 
maximize the recovery on assets sold by HUD.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/05/06
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/16/06
NPRM                            04/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1550. ONE DOLLAR HOME SALES TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (FR 4862)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1710; 12 USC 1715z -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                            06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AI15
_______________________________________________________________________




1551. 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                            01/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1552. INSURING CERTAIN MANUFACTURED HOMES AS CONDOMINIUMS (FR-5035)

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 condominiums. Section 234.1 of these regulations excepts 
manufactured homes from being insured as condominiums. This regulation 
will amend part 234 to provide that manufactured homes in condominiums 
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                            06/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1553. [bull] HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY RISK-SHARING ELIGIBLE PROJECTS (FR-
5065)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1707; 24 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 266

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would revise HUD's regulations governing 
the

[[Page 73399]]

Housing Finance Agency Risk-Sharing Program. The proposed rule would 
amend the regulations to allow for the refinancing of section 202 
Direct Loans with project-based section 8 assisted units (or assisted 
units under other rental assistance agreements) with mortgages that are 
supported by the actual unit rents being or to be collected, even 
though such rent may exceed market rents. This proposed rule is 
intended to facilitate such projects ability to use the proceeds from 
the refinancing to refinance the existing indebtedness and to carry out 
repairs or improvements to the property or to provide services to 
tenants.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph E. Malloy, Deputy Director of Multifamily 
Housing Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Housing, Office of Insured Multifamily Housing, Development
Phone: 202 708-3000

RIN: 2502-AI42
_______________________________________________________________________




1554. 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                            02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AH40
_______________________________________________________________________




1555. 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 -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                            04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AI27
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1556. 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                    02/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1557. HOSPITAL MORTGAGE INSURANCE PROGRAM (FR-4927)

Priority: Other Significant

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

[[Page 73400]]

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200; 24 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule updates and incorporates some earlier provisions 
that currently are not published as part of the FHA regulations. 
Further, the rule adds new provisions to make them consistent with 
current industry practices. The rule also codify the relevant 
regulations dealing with hospital mortgage insurance in one part, and 
therefore makes the regulations more user-friendly.

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, Director, Office of Insured Health Care 
Facilities, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Housing
Phone: 202 708-0599

RIN: 2502-AI22
_______________________________________________________________________




1558. REVISIONS TO THE SINGLE-FAMILY MORTGAGE INSURANCE PROGRAM (FR-
4831)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a statutory change, this rule revises certain 
regulations under the Single-Family Mortgage Insurance Program that 
govern actions by mortgagees with respect to mortgages in default. The 
rule also amends other regulations under the Program to make them 
consistent with industry practices. The Department believes that these 
changes will help to increase the administrative efficiency of the 
Single-Family Mortgage Insurance Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AI03
_______________________________________________________________________




1559. 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 and 206

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                            06/19/06                    71 FR 35370
NPRM Comment Period End         08/18/00
Final Action                    02/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1560. 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                    01/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1561. 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

[[Page 73401]]

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                            05/23/06                    71 FR 29754
NPRM Comment Period End         07/24/06
Final Action                    01/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1562. RENEWAL OF EXPIRING SECTION 8 PROJECT-BASED ASSISTANCE CONTRACTS 
(FR-4551)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1715z-1; 12 USC 1735f -19(b); 42 USC 
1437f(c)(8); 42 USC 1437f 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 protections in the case of a contract that is not 
renewed, and establish rent levels when an expiring contract is 
renewed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/12/06                     71 FR 2126
NPRM Comment Period End         03/13/06
Final Action                    02/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1563. 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                    02/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1564. 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                            06/14/06                    71 FR 34476
NPRM Comment Period End         08/14/06
Final Action                    04/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1565. 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

[[Page 73402]]

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                    02/00/07

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)



_______________________________________________________________________




1566. HUD MULTIFAMILY RENTAL AND HEALTH CARE FACILITY CLOSING DOCUMENTS 
(FR-4883)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/02/04                    69 FR 46210
NPRM Comment Period End         10/01/04


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
_______________________________________________________________________




1567. 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


Next Action Undetermined

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1568. 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.

[[Page 73403]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1569. 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 the 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 M. 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)



_______________________________________________________________________




1570. SINGLE-FAMILY MORTGAGE: LENDER COMPLIANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY (FR-
4761)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 25; 24 CFR 202

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/07/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AH87
_______________________________________________________________________




1571. ESTABLISHMENT OF LOAN OFFICER REGISTRY AND ESTABLISHMENT OF 
SERVICING APPROVAL AGREEMENTS (FR-4764)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 202

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/07/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AH88
_______________________________________________________________________




1572. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF LOAN CORRESPONDENTS AND SPONSORS 
(FR-4762)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 202; 24 CFR 207

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/07/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AH90
_______________________________________________________________________




1573. DUE DILIGENCE/QUALITY CONTROL PLANS (FR-4846)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/07/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Juenger
Phone: 202 708-1672

RIN: 2502-AI02
_______________________________________________________________________




1574. AMENDMENTS TO PROHIBITION OF PROPERTY FLIPPING IN HUD'S SINGLE-
FAMILY MORTGAGE INSURANCE PROGRAMS (FR-4911)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/07/06                    71 FR 33138
Final Action Effective          07/07/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margaret Burns
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AI18
_______________________________________________________________________




1575. RISK-BASED MORTGAGE INSURANCE PREMIUM STRUCTURE (FR-5032)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

[[Page 73404]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/08/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bonnie McCloskey
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AI39
_______________________________________________________________________




1576. DEBENTURE INTEREST PAYMENT CHANGES (FR-4945)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/22/06                    71 FR 35992
Final Action Effective          07/24/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Leslie Bromer
Phone: 202 708-1672

RIN: 2502-AI41
_______________________________________________________________________




1577. HOME EQUITY CONVERSION MORTGAGES (HECM): LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE 
(FR-4857)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 206

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/07/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margaret Burns
Phone: 202 708-2121

RIN: 2502-AI04
_______________________________________________________________________




1578. DISPOSITION OF HUD-ACQUIRED, SINGLE-FAMILY PROPERTY: GOOD NEIGHBOR 
NEXT DOOR SALES PROGRAMS (FR-4712)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 291

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/01/06                    71 FR 64422

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Everett
Phone: 202 708-1672

RIN: 2502-AH72
_______________________________________________________________________




1579. DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS AGAINST HUD-QUALIFIED REAL ESTATE BROKERS 
(FR-4871)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 291

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/07/06                    71 FR 65322
Final Action Effective          12/07/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ivery Himes
Phone: 202 708-1672

RIN: 2502-AI08
_______________________________________________________________________




1580. MANUFACTURED HOUSING ON-SITE CONSTRUCTION (FR-4885)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 3282

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/08/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2502-AI13
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)



_______________________________________________________________________




1581. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM; SMALL CITIES PROGRAM 
(FR-5013)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 5301 to 5320

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 570

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend HUD's regulations governing the 
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for non-entitlement 
areas in the State of Hawaii. Pursuant to statutory authority, the 
State of Hawaii has elected not to administer funds to units of general 
local governments located in non-entitlement areas within the state. 
The statute provides that if Hawaii opts to not assume responsibility 
for the program then the Secretary of HUD will make grants to the units 
of general local government located in Hawaii's non-entitlement areas, 
employing the same distribution formula as was used under prior 
regulations. This rule would modify HUD's regulations to clarify how 
the CDBG program will be implemented in the non-entitlement areas of 
Hawaii. HUD has also taken the opportunity afforded by this rule to 
update and streamline the subpart F regulations, particularly with 
regards to the HUD-administered Small Cities program in New York.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

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

[[Page 73405]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1582. 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. This regulation would be updated in implementing an 
administrative provision of the Department's appropriation act for FY 
2006 that authorized the use of AIDS data collected over a three year 
period for determining this formula factor. 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                            03/00/07

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)



_______________________________________________________________________




1583. 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                    06/00/07

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: 202 708-1590

RIN: 2506-AC07
_______________________________________________________________________




1584. EMPOWERMENT ZONES: PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR UTILIZATION OF GRANT 
FUNDS (FR-4853)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 598

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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

[[Page 73406]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)



_______________________________________________________________________




1585. PROHIBITION ON USE OF CDBG ASSISTANCE FOR JOB-PIRATING ACTIVITIES 
(FR-4556)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 570

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/24/06                    71 FR 30025
Final Action Effective          06/23/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Richard J. Kennedy
Phone: 202 708-3587

RIN: 2506-AC04
_______________________________________________________________________




1586. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM REVISION OF CDBG 
ELIGIBILITY AND NATIONAL OBJECTIVE REGULATIONS (FR-4699)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 570

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/24/06                    71 FR 30029
Final Action Effective          06/23/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Steve Johnson
Phone: 202 708-1322

RIN: 2506-AC12
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1587. [bull] GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION: MORTGAGE-BACKED 
SECURITIES (MBS) PROGRAM--PAYMENTS TO SECURITYHOLDERS; BOOK-ENTRY 
PROCEDURES; AND FINANCIAL REPORTING (FR-5063)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 320; 24 CFR 350

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae) is 
proposing regulations that would restrict the issuance of physical 
certificates representing Ginnie Mae mortgage-backed securities. This 
rule would also revise the Ginnie Mae regulations that require 
financial statements, including a balance sheet and a statement of 
operations and cash flows, by eliminating the required reporting of 
current, noncurrent, fixed, and long-term assets and liabilities.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas R. Weakland, Vice President, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, Government National Mortgage Association
Phone: 202 475-4915

RIN: 2503-AA19
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Completed Actions


Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1588. GNMA: EXCESS YIELD SECURITIES (FR-4958)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 320

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/05/06                    71 FR 32388
Final Action Effective          07/05/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen L. Ledbetter
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)



_______________________________________________________________________




1589. 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, 1992, and 
1998 editions suffice

[[Page 73407]]

to comply with the requirements of the Fair Housing Act and its 
amendments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1590. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW- AND VERY LOW-INCOME PERSONS (FR-
4983)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulations at 24 CFR part 135 were revised substantially 
to incorporate the statutory amendments in the Housing and Community 
Development Act of 1992, to reflect certain changes in the design of 
the Department's programs that are subject to the section 3 
regulations, to clarify the obligations of individuals and entities 
subject to the requirements of section 3, and to simplify the 
Department's administration of section 3 requirements. This rule would 
update HUD's section 3 regulations at 24 CFR part 135 to reflect 
current program practices and better facilitate compliance with the 
statutory objectives.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kirk Perry, Acting Director, Economic Opportunity 
Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Fair 
Housing and Equal Opportunity
Phone: 202 708-1145

RIN: 2529-AA91
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)



_______________________________________________________________________




1591. 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                    02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Myron Newry, Acting Director, FHAP Division, Department 
of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Fair Housing and Equal 
Opportunity
Phone: 202 708-2288

RIN: 2529-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Administration (OA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1592. 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

[[Page 73408]]

NPRM Comment Period End         03/14/06
Final Action                    03/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1593. 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                            03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Deborah Hernandez, Director, Office of Field 
Operations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 708-1141

RIN: 2577-AC63
_______________________________________________________________________




1594. [bull] REVISIONS TO THE PUBLIC HOUSING ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (PHAS) 
(FR-5094)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 60 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2577-AC68
_______________________________________________________________________




1595. 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                            03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nicole Faison, Director, Office of Public Housing 
Programs, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing 
and Urban Development
Phone: 202 708-0744

RIN: 2577-AC59
_______________________________________________________________________




1596. IMPLEMENTATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND JUSTICE DEPARTMENT 
REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2005 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                            03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nicole Faison, Director, Office of Public Housing 
Programs, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing 
and Urban Development
Phone: 202 708-0744

RIN: 2577-AC65

[[Page 73409]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1597. CAPITAL FUND PROGRAM (FR-4880)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 59 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2577-AC50
_______________________________________________________________________




1598. 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                            01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2577-AC53
_______________________________________________________________________




1599. STREAMLINED MIXED FINANCE APPLICATION REVIEW (FR-4924)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 1437z-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                            01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2577-AC55
_______________________________________________________________________




1600. [bull] REVISIONS TO PHA-OWNED OR LEASED PROJECTS--GENERAL 
PROVISIONS (FR-5096)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 965

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would revise 24 CFR 965 to make it consistent with 
the Energy Act of 2005 among other policy issues. 24 CFR 965 addresses 
the following topics: Wage requirements, insurance, lead-based paint, 
energy audits, energy performance, contracts, metering, utility 
allowances, conversions/residents, surcharges, surcharges relief, 
physical conditions, and fire safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2577-AC71
_______________________________________________________________________




1601. ENERGY PERFORMANCE CONTRACTS (FR-5057)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 109-58

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 990

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 990.185 to 
increase the permissible terms of an energy performance contract from 
12 years to 20 years.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1602. 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                            01/00/07

[[Page 73410]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1603. [bull] STREAMLINING TENANT-BASED HCVP ASSISTANCE AND SEMAP (FR-
5095)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 982; 24 CFR 985

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would propose streamlining revisions to the Housing 
Choice Voucher Program to enable HUD and PHAs to provide housing 
assistance to low-income families more effectively and cost-
efficiently, and to provide PHAs with the flexibility to adapt their 
voucher program to local housing conditions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/07

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-AC70
_______________________________________________________________________




1604. 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 establish rent levels for Project-Based Unit 
projects with tax credit inside and outside of Qualified Census Tracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1605. 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                            03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeffrey Riddel, Acting Director, Office of Capital 
Improvements, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 401-8812

RIN: 2577-AC49
_______________________________________________________________________




1606. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/07

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
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1607. 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,

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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 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. HUD's current 
regulations do not address the use of multi-race or single race census 
data. Accordingly, at this time, HUD is not proposing a regulatory 
change. Following HUD's review and consideration of the comments 
received on this notice, HUD may proceed with rulemaking as necessary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          01/00/07

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
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1608. [bull] IMPLEMENTATION OF STATUTORY CHANGES TO THE INDIAN HOUSING 
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (FR-4968)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 1000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination 
Act of 1996 (NAHASDA) established the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) 
Program. NAHASDA was subsequently amended several times. In 1998, 
NAHASDA was amended by the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing 
and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 
1999 (Pub. L. 105-276, approved Oct. 21, 1998). In 2000, the Omnibus 
Indian Advancement Act (Pub. L. 106-568, approved Dec. 27, 2000) and 
the American Homeownership and Economic Opportunity Act of 2000 (Pub. 
L. 106-569, approved Dec. 27, 2000) both amended NAHASDA. In 2002, the 
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination 
Reauthorization Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-292, approved Nov. 13, 2002), 
which also amended NAHASDA, was enacted. These statutory amendments 
affected the IHBG Program. This proposed rule would effectuate certain 
statutory changes to the IHBG Program, as noted above. HUD will develop 
this proposed rule with input from interested tribal members through a 
Negotiated Rulemaking Committee. The NAHASDA amendments that will be 
the subject of negotiated rulemaking may include environmental 
provisions, review and audit provisions, noncompliance actions, 
performance agreements, program income, and the definition of ``housing 
related community development.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          03/00/07

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-AC67
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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)      Final Rule Stage


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



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1609. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/25/05                     70 FR 9490
NPRM Comment Period End         04/26/05
Final Action                    02/00/07

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

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1610. 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 self-funded risk management entities to fulfill this 
vital function.

Timetable:
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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
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1611. [bull] NATIVE AMERICAN HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND SELF-DETERMINATION 
ACT; MINIMUM FUNDING UNDER THE INDIAN HOUSING BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (FR-
5093)

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 revise the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) 
program's allocation formula, authorized under section 302 of the 
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996, 
as amended (NAHASDA), by extending the minimum funding provision found 
at 24 CFR 1000.328. The minimum funding provision expires at the end of 
fiscal year (FY) 2006. This rule would extend the minimum funding 
provision through the end of FY 2007.
The IHBG program is authorized by NAHASDA. Through the IHBG program, 
HUD provides Federal housing assistance to Indian tribes in a manner 
that recognizes the right to Indian self-determination and tribal self-
government. HUD negotiated the existing rule (24 CFR 1000) with active 
tribal participation and using the procedures of the Negotiated 
Rulemaking Act of 1990. Changes to the IHBG allocation formula, 
including a permanent change to the minimum funding provision at 24 CFR 
1000.328, are the subject of a related rule (RIN 2577-AC57) completed 
under the negotiated rulemaking process, but not yet published as a 
final rule.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/19/06                    71 FR 61866
Interim Final Rule Effective    11/20/06
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/18/06
Final Action                    06/00/07

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-AC69
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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Long-Term Actions


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



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1612. IMPLEMENTATION OF STATUTORY REVISIONS TO NAHASDA (FR-4750)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 1000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement statutory amendments made to the 
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 
(25 U.S.C. 4101 et seq.) (NAHASDA) by the American Homeownership and 
Economic Opportunity Act (Pub. L. 106-569, approved December 27, 2000) 
and the Omnibus Indian Advancement Act (Pub. L. 106-568, approved 
December 27, 2000), and the Native American Housing Assistance and 
Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-292, 
approved November 13, 2002). The rule will update the NAHASDA 
regulations to conform to self-implementing statutory amendments not 
reflected in the regulations.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2577-AC37

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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



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1613. PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM--DEMOLITION OR DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC 
HOUSING PROJECTS (FR-4598)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 970

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/24/06                    71 FR 62354

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ainars Rodins
Phone: 312 886-9754

RIN: 2577-AC20
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