[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-5134-N-01]

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

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 it expects to be issued 
over the next several months. The agenda also includes rules currently 
in effect that are under review and describes those regulations that 
may affect small entities, as required by section 602 of the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act. The purpose of publication of the agenda is to 
encourage more effective public participation in the regulatory process 
by providing the public with 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, 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 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 and the Regulatory Flexibility Act. In addition, the agenda 
contains information not required by either the Executive order or 
by the Regulatory Flexibility Act that HUD considers useful, to 
better inform the public, and to enhance HUD'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 HUD to conduct 
a section 610 review.

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

     In this agenda, HUD has attempted to list all regulations and 
regulatory reviews pending at the time of publication, except for 
minor and routine or repetitive actions, 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 because the rules were never published. Withdrawal 
of a rule does not necessarily mean that HUD will not proceed with 
the subject of the rulemaking. Withdrawal merely is an indication 
that HUD may assess the subject matter further and determine 
whether rulemaking in that area is appropriate. Following such an 
assessment, HUD may determine that certain rules listed as 
withdrawn on today's 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 both a determination and the 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 
order by the part number of title 24 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations (CFR) that is affected. Where a rule affects multiple

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

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

Dated: March 2, 2007.

 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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1277        24 CFR 1 Nondiscrimination in Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial         2501-AD14
            Assistance (FR-4981)..................................................................
1278        24 CFR 5 Refinement of Income and Rent Determinations in Public and Assisted Housing      2501-AD16
            Programs (FR-4998)....................................................................
1279        24 CFR 5, subpart H Independent Public Accountant Roster (FR-5054)....................    2501-AD20
1280        24 CFR 5 Pet Ownership for the Elderly and Persons With Disabilities (FR-5127)........    2501-AD31
1281        24 CFR 15 Revisions to Regulations Governing Business Information Under the Freedom of    2501-AD27
            Information Act (FR-5092).............................................................
1282        24 CFR 24 Revision to Limited Denial of Participation Regulations (FR-5083)...........    2501-AD28
1283        2 CFR 24 Implementation of OMB Guidance on Non-Procurement Debarment and Suspension       2501-AD29
            (FR-5071).............................................................................
1284        24 CFR 25 Mortgagee Review Board (FR-5082)............................................    2501-AD26
1285        24 CFR 26 Hearing Procedures (FR-5084)................................................    2501-AD24
1286        24 CFR 28 Implementation of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 (FR-5085)....    2501-AD25
1287        24 CFR 30 Civil Money Penalties: Certain Prohibited Conduct (FR-5081).................    2501-AD23
1288        24 CFR 50 Amendments to HUD's Environmental Regulations (FR-4954).....................    2501-AD11
1289        24 CFR 92 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (FR-4833)..............................    2501-AC94
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1290        24 CFR 11 Access to Compliance Guidance (FR-5064).....................................    2501-AD21
1291        24 CFR 81 HUD's Regulation of the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae)      2501-AD12
            and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac): Housing Goals (FR-4960).
1292        24 CFR 81 Regulatory Amendments To Strengthen Prevention of Predatory Lending             2501-AD17
            Practices (FR-5014)...................................................................
1293        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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1294        24 CFR 15 Public Access to HUD Records Under the FOIA and Production of Material or       2501-AD18
            Provision of Testimony by HUD Employees (FR-5015).....................................
1295        24 CFR 15 Revision of Freedom of Information Act Regulations (FR-5069)................    2501-AD22
1296        24 USC 28 Inflation Adjustment of Civil Money Penalty Amounts (FR-5104)...............    2501-AD30
1297        24 CFR 91 American Dream Downpayment Initiative (FR-4832).............................    2501-AC93
1298        24 CFR 91 Timeliness Expenditure Standards for the Insular Areas Program (FR-5012)....    2501-AD15
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                                     Office of Housing--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1299        24 CFR 200 Alternative Water Supply System (FR-5017)..................................    2502-AI37
1300        24 CFR 200 Requirement for Appraisers on the FHA Appraiser Roster, Technical              2502-AI40
            Amendments (FR-5049)..................................................................
1301        24 CFR 200 Uniform Physical Condition Standards and Physical Inspection Requirements      2502-AI43
            for Certain HUD Housing; Administrative Process for Assessment of Insured and Assisted
            Properties (FR-5070)..................................................................
1302        24 CFR 200 Participation and Compliance Requirements (FR-5073)........................    2502-AI47
1303        24 CFR 200 FHA Appraiser Roster Examination (FR-5112).................................    2502-AI53

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1304        24 CFR 201 Permanent Foundations for Manufactured Housing (FR-5075)...................    2502-AI45
1305        24 CFR 203 One Dollar Home Sales to Local Governments (FR 4862).......................    2502-AI15
1306        24 CFR 203 Delinquency, Default, and Loss Mitigation (FR-5102)........................    2502-AI51
1307        24 CFR 203 Standards for Mortgagor's Investment in Mortgaged Property (FR-5087).......    2502-AI52
1308        24 CFR 206 Home Equity Conversion Mortgages--Maximum Claim Amount (FR-5129)...........    2502-AI49
1309        24 CFR 206 Home Equity Conversion Mortgages--Loan Underwriting Standards and Mandatory    2502-AI50
            Escrow Accounts (FR-5114).............................................................
1310        24 CFR 234 Insuring Certain Manufactured Homes as Condominiums (FR-5035)..............    2502-AI38
1311        24 CFR 234 FHA Mortgage Insurance for Individuals' Units in Two- and Three-Unit           2502-AI54
            Condominiums (FR-5135)................................................................
1312        24 CFR 266 Housing Finance Agency Risk-Sharing Eligible Projects (FR-5065)............    2502-AI42
1313        24 CFR 291 Disposition of HUD-Owned, Single-Family Assets in Asset Control Areas (FR-     2502-AH40
            4988).................................................................................
1314        24 CFR 891 Project Design and Cost Standards (FR-5097)................................    2502-AI48
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                                       Office of Housing--Final Rule Stage
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 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1315        24 CFR 200 Mark-to-Market Program Amendments (FR-4751)................................    2502-AH86
1316        24 CFR 200 HUD Multifamily Rental and Health Care Facility Closing Documents (FR-4883)    2502-AI11
1317        24 CFR 200 Hospital Mortgage Insurance Program (FR-4927)..............................    2502-AI22
1318        24 CFR 203 Revisions to the Single-Family Mortgage Insurance Program (FR-4831)........    2502-AI03
1319        24 CFR 203 and 206 Hybrid Adjustable Rate Mortgages--Additional Index (FR-4969).......    2502-AI32
1320        24 CFR 206 HECM Counseling Standardization and Roster (FR-4989).......................    2502-AI34
1321        24 CFR 214 Housing Counseling Program (FR-4798).......................................    2502-AH99
1322        24 CFR 401 Renewal of Expiring Section 8 Project-Based Assistance Contracts (FR-4551).    2502-AI35
1323        24 CFR 3285 Model Manufactured Home Installation Standards (FR-4928)..................    2502-AI25
1324        24 CFR 3286 Manufactured Home Installation Program (FR-4812)..........................    2502-AH97
1325        24 CFR 3288 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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1326        24 CFR 200 Disposition of HUD-Owned Multifamily Projects; Purchaser's Compliance With     2502-AI24
            State and Local Housing Laws and Requirements (FR-4941)...............................
1327        24 CFR 203.43 (b)(1) Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM): Cooperative Housing         2502-AH89
            Developments (FR-4777)................................................................
1328        24 CFR 291 Disposition of HUD-Acquired, Single-Family Property Amendments (FR-4952)...    2502-AI27
1329        24 CFR 3500 et seq RESPA--Improving the Process for Obtaining Mortgages (FR-4727).....    2502-AH85
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                                      Office of Housing--Completed Actions
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 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1330        24 CFR 203 Accelerated Claims and Asset Disposition Program (FR-4887).................    2502-AI14
1331        24 CFR 234 Approval of Condominiums in Puerto Rico on Evidence of Presentment of Legal    2502-AI36
            Documents (FR-5009)...................................................................
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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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1332        24 CFR 570 Community Development Block Grant Program; Small Cities Program (FR-5013)..    2506-AC19
1333        24 CFR 583 Supportive Housing Program (FR-4616).......................................    2506-AC07
1334        24 CFR 598 Empowerment Zones: Performance Standards for Utilization of Grant Funds (FR-   2506-AC16
            4853).................................................................................
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                         Office of Community Planning and Development--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1335        24 CFR 574 Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) (FR-4708)..............    2506-AC11
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                          Government National Mortgage Association--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1336        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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                        Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1337        24 CFR 100 Design and Construction Requirements; Compliance With ANSI A117.1 Standards    2529-AA92
            (FR-5006).............................................................................
1338        24 CFR 135 Economic Opportunities for Low- and Very Low-Income Persons (FR-4983)......    2529-AA91
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                         Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1339        24 CFR 115 Certification and Funding of State and Local Fair Housing Enforcement          2529-AA90
            Agencies (FR-4748)....................................................................
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                                  Office of Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1340        48 CFR 2409 HUDAR--Suspension and Debarment Procedures (FR-5098)......................    2535-AA28
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                                   Office of Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1341        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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1342        24 CFR 902 Revisions to the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) (FR-5094).........    2577-AC68
1343        24 CFR 903 Streamlining Public Housing Programs (FR-4990).............................    2577-AC59
1344        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).................................................................................
1345        24 CFR 905 Capital Fund Program (FR-4880).............................................    2577-AC50
1346        24 CFR 965 Revisions to PHA-Owned or Leased Projects--General Provisions (FR-5096)....    2577-AC71
1347        24 CFR 980 Energy Performance Contracts (FR-5057).....................................    2577-AC66
1348        24 CFR 982 Housing Choice Voucher Program Homeownership Option; Eligibility of Units      2577-AC60
            Not Yet Under Construction (FR-4991)..................................................
1349        24 CFR 982 Streamlining Tenant-Based HCVP Assistance and SEMAP (FR-5095)..............    2577-AC70
1350        24 CFR 983 Tax Credit Rents in Project-Based Units (FR-5034)..........................    2577-AC62
1351        24 CFR 990 Capital and Operating Funds for Debt Service and Financing Activities (FR-     2577-AC49
            4843).................................................................................
1352        24 CFR 1000 Use of Indian Housing Block Grant Funds for Rental Assistance in Low-         2577-AC61
            Income Housing Tax Credit Projects (FR-4999)..........................................
1353        24 CFR 1000 Implementation of Statutory Changes to the Indian Housing Block Grant         2577-AC67
            Program (FR-4968).....................................................................
1354        24 CFR 1000 Indian Housing Block Grant Program--Annual Performance Due Date Extension     2577-AC74
            (FR-5109).............................................................................
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                              Office of Public and Indian Housing--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1355        24 CFR 941 Streamlined Mixed Finance Application Review (FR-4924).....................    2577-AC55
1356        24 CFR 990 Public Housing Operating Fund Program; Revised Transition Funding Provision    2577-AC72
            for Federal Fiscal Year 2007 (FR-5105)................................................
1357        24 CFR 990 Public Housing Operating Fund Program; Revised Transition Funding Schedule     2577-AC73
            (FR-5108).............................................................................
1358        24 CFR 1000 Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA):      2577-AC57
            Revisions to the Indian Housing Block Grant Program Formula (FR-4938).................
1359        24 CFR 1000 Self-Insurance Plans Under the Indian Housing Block Grant Program (FR-        2577-AC58
            4897).................................................................................
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                             Office of Public and Indian Housing--Long-Term Actions
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 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1360        24 CFR 1000 Implementation of Statutory Revisions to NAHASDA (FR-4750)................    2577-AC37
1361        24 CFR 1000 Use of Census Data in the Indian Housing Block Grant Program (FR-5055)....    2577-AC64
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                             Office of Public and Indian Housing--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1362        24 CFR 902 Revisions to Troubled Agency-Recovery Process (FR-5008)....................    2577-AC63
1363        24 CFR 906 Technical and Conforming Amendments to the Public Housing Homeownership        2577-AC53
            Program (FR-4891).....................................................................
1364        24 CFR 1000 Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act; Minimum        2577-AC69
            Funding Under the Indian Housing Block Grant Program (FR-5093)........................
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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)   Proposed Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



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1277. 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 1973 (section 504), and the Age Discrimination 
Act of 1975 (Age Discrimination Act). These statutes collectively 
prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, 
disability, and age in programs or activities that receive federal 
financial assistance. These proposed amendments have been coordinated 
with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and are consistent with changes 
made by numerous federal agencies (as coordinated by the DOJ) in a 
final rule published August 26, 2003.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/07

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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1278. REFINEMENT OF INCOME AND RENT DETERMINATIONS IN PUBLIC AND 
ASSISTED HOUSING PROGRAMS (FR-4998)

Priority: Economically Significant Major under 5 USC 801.

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 
(RHIIP), HUD is seeking to refine regulations where they are unclear, 
strengthen internal controls in HUD programs, and facilitate the full 
implementation of the process of up-front verification of the income of 
assisted families by public housing agencies.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2501-AD16
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1279. INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT ROSTER (FR-5054)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 5, subpart H

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2501-AD20
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1280. [bull] PET OWNERSHIP FOR THE ELDERLY AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 
(FR-5127)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 1701r-1; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would revise HUD's regulations that apply to 
service animals in HUD-assisted housing serving elderly and disabled 
families. Assistance animals work, provide assistance, or perform tasks 
for the benefit of a person with a disability or are animals that 
provide support to an individual with an emotional-related disability. 
These animals, often referred to as service animals, support animals, 
or therapy animals, provide disability-related functions including, but 
not limited to, guiding individuals who are vision or hearing-impaired 
to sounds or noises, providing protection or rescue assistance, pulling 
a wheelchair, obtaining items, alerting individuals to impending 
seizures and providing emotional support to persons who have a 
disability-related need for such support. This rule would conform the 
assistance animal provisions for HUD-assisted housing that serves 
elderly and disabled families to the same requirements and procedures 
that apply to HUD's other public housing programs.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/07

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-AD31

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1281. 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 reasonably 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 Executive Order 13392 
on Improving Agency Disclosure of Information.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vicky Lewis, Assistant Executive Secretary, Freedom of 
Information Act, Office of Administration, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development
Phone: 202 402-3054

RIN: 2501-AD27
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1282. 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 or 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/07

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: 202 402-3555

RIN: 2501-AD28
_______________________________________________________________________




1283. 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                            03/23/07                    72 FR 14016
NPRM Comment Period End         05/22/07
Final Action                    09/00/07

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: 202 402-3555

RIN: 2501-AD29
_______________________________________________________________________




1284. 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 or 
suspension or debarment. Additional revisions proposed by this rule 
would remove provisions that unnecessarily duplicate the authorizing 
statute and would clarify the authority and duties of the Board in 
taking administrative

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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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/07

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: 202 402-3555

RIN: 2501-AD26
_______________________________________________________________________




1285. HEARING PROCEDURES (FR-5084)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                            09/00/07

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: 202 402-3555

RIN: 2501-AD24
_______________________________________________________________________




1286. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES ACT OF 1986 
(FR-5085)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                            09/00/07

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: 202 402-3555

RIN: 2501-AD25
_______________________________________________________________________




1287. CIVIL MONEY PENALTIES: CERTAIN PROHIBITED CONDUCT (FR-5081)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1701q-1; 12 USC 1703; 12 USC 1723i; 12 USC 
1735f-14; 12 USC 1735f-15; 15 USC 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                            09/00/07

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: 202 402-3555

RIN: 2501-AD23
_______________________________________________________________________




1288. 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; 25 USC 4115; 
Executive Order 11991; Executive Order 11988

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

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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                            09/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1289. HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (FR-4833)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 92

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/07

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: 202 402-4606

RIN: 2501-AC94
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of the Secretary (HUDSEC)



_______________________________________________________________________




1290. 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: Next Action Undetermined

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: 202 402-1793

RIN: 2501-AD21
_______________________________________________________________________




1291. 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 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: 202 402-2233

Paul S. Ceja, Assistant General Counsel, Office of General Counsel, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Phone: 202 402-5085

RIN: 2501-AD12
_______________________________________________________________________




1292. 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

[[Page 22685]]

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


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: 202 402-2233

RIN: 2501-AD17
_______________________________________________________________________




1293. 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)



_______________________________________________________________________




1294. PUBLIC ACCESS TO HUD RECORDS UNDER THE FOIA AND PRODUCTION OF 
MATERIAL OR PROVISION OF TESTIMONY BY HUD EMPLOYEES (FR-5015)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 15

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/26/07                     72 FR 8580
Final Action Effective          03/28/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John W. Herold
Phone: 202 708-2568

RIN: 2501-AD18
_______________________________________________________________________




1295. REVISION OF FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT REGULATIONS (FR-5069)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 15

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/05/06                    71 FR 58994
Final Action                    03/15/07                    72 FR 12540
Final Action Effective          04/16/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vicky Lewis
Phone: 202 402-3054

RIN: 2501-AD22
_______________________________________________________________________




1296. [bull] INFLATION ADJUSTMENT OF CIVIL MONEY PENALTY AMOUNTS (FR-
5104)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 28 USC 2461 note; 31 USC 3801; 12 USC 1701q-1; 12 USC 
1703; 12 USC 1723i; 12 USC 1735f-15; 15 USC 1717a; 42 USC 1437z-1; 12 
USC 1451 et seq; 12 USC 1716 through 1723h; 12 USC 4501 through 4641; 
42 USC 3601 through 3619; 29 USC UC 794; 42 USC 2000d-1; 42 USC 5301 
through 5320; 42 USC 6103; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 USC 28; 24 USC 30; 24 USC 81; 24 USC 180; 24 USC 3282; 
24 CFR 3500

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule revises HUD's civil money penalty regulations 
to make inflation adjustments to the civil money penalties imposed by 
HUD, as required by statute. The applicable statute mandates the 
adjustments and the formula used to calculate them.

[[Page 22686]]

HUD also takes this opportunity to delete duplicative language in its 
regulation for hearing procedures in civil rights matters.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/06/07                     72 FR 5586
Final Action Effective          03/08/07

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: 202 402-3555

RIN: 2501-AD30
_______________________________________________________________________




1297. AMERICAN DREAM DOWNPAYMENT INITIATIVE (FR-4832)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 92

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/04/07                    72 FR 16678
Final Action Effective          05/04/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Virginia Sardone
Phone: 202 402-4606

RIN: 2501-AC93
_______________________________________________________________________




1298. TIMELINESS EXPENDITURE STANDARDS FOR THE INSULAR AREAS PROGRAM 
(FR-5012)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 91; 24 CFR 570

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/15/07                    72 FR 12534
Final Action Effective          04/16/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Stephen Rhodeside
Phone: 202 402-7375

RIN: 2501-AD15
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1299. 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                            07/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1300. 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                            12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Beavers, Acting Director, Office of Single Family 
Program Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 402-2205

RIN: 2502-AI40
_______________________________________________________________________




1301. 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

[[Page 22687]]

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                            05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Eric Ramsey, Housing Project Manager, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 402-2549

RIN: 2502-AI43
_______________________________________________________________________




1302. 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.

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: 202 402-2625

RIN: 2502-AI47
_______________________________________________________________________




1303. [bull] FHA APPRAISER ROSTER EXAMINATION (FR-5112)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1702 to 1715z-21

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would revise eligibility requirements for 
candidates who wish to be placed on the Federal Housing Administration 
(FHA) Appraiser Roster. Only appraisers on the roster may perform 
required appraisals of properties that are to serve as security for 
FHA-insured, single-family mortgages. Under the current regulation, 
candidates must have a State appraisal license or certification; pass a 
HUD examination on FHA appraisal methods and reporting; and not be 
included on the General Services Administration's Suspension and 
Debarment List, HUD's Limited Denial of Participation List, or HUD's 
Credit Alert Interactive Voice Response System. This rule would revise 
the current regulation to eliminate the HUD examination requirement. 
HUD is proposing this change as part of an ongoing effort to align its 
business practices with the conventional lending industry,

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joyce Richardson, Director, Home Valuation Policy 
Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Housing
Phone: 202 402-2507

RIN: 2502-AI53
_______________________________________________________________________




1304. PERMANENT FOUNDATIONS FOR MANUFACTURED HOUSING (FR-5075)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1703; 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 5301 to 5320

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 201; 24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend HUD's regulations governing 
manufactured homes that are to be the security for a title II Federal 
Housing Administration (FHA) insured mortgage. The current regulations 
contain prescriptive requirements pertaining to permanent foundations 
that do not provide for flexibility of design. HUD proposes to remove 
these requirements for both existing and new construction manufactured 
homes and instead defer to the requirements established by the Model 
Manufactured Home Installation Standards (Model Installation 
Standards). (A separate rule would establish the minimum acceptable 
standards nationwide for the installation and set-up of manufactured 
homes.) This rule will not supplant the current installation 
requirements entirely, but will permit them to be used in cases of FHA 
refinance transactions for any existing manufactured home that is 
currently security for an FHA-insured loan and which met FHA 
requirements at the time of the original endorsement. The rule would 
also amend HUD's regulations governing manufactured homes that are to 
be security for a title I FHA-insured mortgage. The proposed rule would 
promote affordable housing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Beavers, Acting Director, Office of Single Family 
Program Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 402-2205

RIN: 2502-AI45
_______________________________________________________________________




1305. 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.

[[Page 22688]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/07

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: 202 402-3951

RIN: 2502-AI15
_______________________________________________________________________




1306. [bull] DELINQUENCY, DEFAULT, AND LOSS MITIGATION (FR-5102)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would consolidate and amend HUD regulations 
relating to delinquency, default servicing, and HUD's loss mitigation 
program. Many of the delinquency, default servicing, and loss 
mitigation regulations would be redesignated into a new subpart. The 
rule also includes several new provisions designed to encourage loss 
mitigation efforts on the part of mortgages. These amendments and 
reorganizations are designed to provide greater clarity and simplicity 
about loss mitigation requirements, strengthen efforts to minimize 
mortgage delinquency, and increase loss mitigation options.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/07

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: 202 402-2309

RIN: 2502-AI51
_______________________________________________________________________




1307. [bull] STANDARDS FOR MORTGAGOR'S INVESTMENT IN MORTGAGED PROPERTY 
(FR-5087)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Through this rule, HUD submits, for public comment, specific 
standards governing a mortgagor's investment in property for which the 
mortgage is insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). 
Specifically, this rule would codify HUD's longstanding practice, 
authorized by statute, of allowing a mortgagor's investment to be 
derived from gifts by family members and certain organizations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Beavers, Acting Director, Office of Single Family 
Program Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 402-2205

RIN: 2502-AI52
_______________________________________________________________________




1308. [bull] HOME EQUITY CONVERSION MORTGAGES--MAXIMUM CLAIM AMOUNT (FR-
5129)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1715z-20; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule changes the date for valuation for the purpose of 
setting the maximum claim amount from the appraisal report to the 
closing date.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Beavers, Acting Director, Office of Single Family 
Program Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 402-2205

RIN: 2502-AI49
_______________________________________________________________________




1309. [bull] HOME EQUITY CONVERSION MORTGAGES--LOAN UNDERWRITING 
STANDARDS AND MANDATORY ESCROW ACCOUNTS (FR-5114)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1715z-20; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will establish underwriting standards for borrowers 
under the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Insurance (HECM) program and 
provide mandatory escrow accounts for taxes and insurance for those 
borrowers not meeting established underwriting criteria. These new 
standards and requirements will be added to regulations that currently 
govern the HECM program and will be inserted by adding new section 
206.38 to the current provisions of 24 CFR.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Betsy McDaniel, Housing Program Specialist, Department 
of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 402-4465

RIN: 2502-AI50
_______________________________________________________________________




1310. 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

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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                            12/00/07

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: 202 402-2216

RIN: 2502-AI38
_______________________________________________________________________




1311. [bull] FHA MORTGAGE INSURANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS' UNITS IN TWO- AND 
THREE-UNIT CONDOMINIUMS (FR-5135)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 234

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend the definition of ``project'' in HUD's 
condominium regulations to consist of two or more family units. 
Currently, a project is a structure or structures containing four or 
more units. There are a number of two and three unit condominiums that 
would benefit from the availability of FHA mortgage insurance. There 
appears to be significant risk of loss between projects consisting of 
four or more units and those consisting of two or more units.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/07

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: 202 402-2216

RIN: 2502-AI54
_______________________________________________________________________




1312. 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 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                            06/00/07

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: 202 402-2524

RIN: 2502-AI42
_______________________________________________________________________




1313. 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                            09/00/07

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: 202 402-5628

RIN: 2502-AH40
_______________________________________________________________________




1314. [bull] PROJECT DESIGN AND COST STANDARDS (FR-5097)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 12 USC 1701q; 42 USC 1437f; 42 USC 3535(d); 42 USC 
8013

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 891

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would revise HUD's regulations that govern the 
project design and cost standards for HUD's supportive housing for the 
elderly and persons with disabilities programs. Regulations that 
establish HUD's supportive housing for the elderly program (Section 202 
program) and HUD's supportive housing for persons with disabilities 
program (Section 811 program) are set forth at 24 CFR part 891. Under 
part 891, Section 202 and Section 811 project sponsors are prohibited 
from using HUD funds for certain project amenities including, but not 
limited to swimming pools, private balconies, dishwashers, and washers 
and dryers. This rule would remove certain items from the list of 
restricted

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amenities. Specifically, this rule would allow project sponsors to use 
HUD funds for dishwashers in individual supportive housing units for 
the elderly and independent living projects for persons with 
disabilities. In addition, a clarification would be made for Section 
811 group homes to allow for the inclusion of dishwashers and washers 
and dryers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Aretha Williams, Housing Project Manager, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing
Phone: 202 402-2480

RIN: 2502-AI48
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1315. 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                    10/00/07

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: 202 402-4744

RIN: 2502-AH86
_______________________________________________________________________




1316. 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. In developing a set 
of comprehensive documents for use in the FHA mortgage programs for 
multifamily rental projects, HUD identified outdated language and 
policies that not only needed to be changed in closing documents but in 
HUD's regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/02/04                    69 FR 46210
NPRM Comment Period End         10/01/04
Final Action                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John J. Daly, Associate General Counsel for Insured 
Housing, Office of General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development
Phone: 202 402-1274

RIN: 2502-AI11
_______________________________________________________________________




1317. HOSPITAL MORTGAGE INSURANCE PROGRAM (FR-4927)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 200; 24 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule revises the regulations governing mortgage insurance 
for hospitals. It 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 codifies 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                    08/00/07

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: 202 402-2004

RIN: 2502-AI22
_______________________________________________________________________




1318. 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.

[[Page 22691]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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: 202 402-2309

RIN: 2502-AI03
_______________________________________________________________________




1319. 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); 12 USC 1715z-20i

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203 and 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule adds the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) as 
an acceptable index for the rate of HUD-Insured Adjustable Rate 
Mortgage (ARM) products including forward mortgages and HECM loans. 
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                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Beavers, Acting Director, Office of Single Family 
Program Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 402-2205

RIN: 2502-AI32
_______________________________________________________________________




1320. 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                            01/08/07                      72 FR 870
NPRM Comment Period End         03/09/07
Final Action                    10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Beavers, Acting Director, Office of Single Family 
Program Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
Office of Housing
Phone: 202 402-2205

RIN: 2502-AI34
_______________________________________________________________________




1321. 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                    09/00/07

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: 202 402-2112

RIN: 2502-AH99
_______________________________________________________________________




1322. 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                    12/00/07

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

[[Page 22692]]

Phone: 202 402-3000

RIN: 2502-AI35
_______________________________________________________________________




1323. 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                    10/00/07

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: 202 402-7249

RIN: 2502-AI25
_______________________________________________________________________




1324. 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                    12/00/07

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: 202 402-7249

RIN: 2502-AH97
_______________________________________________________________________




1325. MANUFACTURED HOUSING DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROGRAM (FR-4813)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 3288

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

Abstract: Under the Manufactured Housing Improvement Act of 2000, HUD 
is required to establish a program for the timely resolution of 
disputes among manufacturers, retailers, and installers of manufactured 
homes regarding responsibility for defects in manufactured homes, and 
for the issuance of appropriate orders for the correction or repair of 
defects in manufactured homes that are reported during the one year 
period beginning on the date of installation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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: 202 402-7249

RIN: 2502-AH98

[[Page 22693]]

_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1326. 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: 202 402-3998

RIN: 2502-AI24
_______________________________________________________________________




1327. HOME EQUITY CONVERSION MORTGAGES (HECM): COOPERATIVE HOUSING 
DEVELOPMENTS (FR-4777)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203; 24 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would expand the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage 
(HECM) program to cover approved cooperative housing developments. The 
rule would implement an amendment to the National Housing Act that 
authorizes HUD to insure HECM mortgages in cooperative housing 
developments. The expansion of the HECM program, in the Department's 
view, would contribute to the effort to broaden reverse mortgage 
financing opportunities for elderly homeowners.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard Bradley, Office of Single Family Program 
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Housing
Phone: 202 402-2326

RIN: 2502-AH89
_______________________________________________________________________




1328. 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: Next Action Undetermined

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: 202 402-2133

RIN: 2502-AI27
_______________________________________________________________________




1329. 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: 202 402-5617

RIN: 2502-AH85

[[Page 22694]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of Housing (OH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1330. ACCELERATED CLAIMS AND ASSET DISPOSITION PROGRAM (FR-4887)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 203; 24 CFR 291

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM Comment Period End        10/16/06
Withdrawn                       03/01/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kathleen Malone
Phone: 202 402-3570

RIN: 2502-AI14
_______________________________________________________________________




1331. APPROVAL OF CONDOMINIUMS IN PUERTO RICO ON EVIDENCE OF PRESENTMENT 
OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS (FR-5009)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 234

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/04/07                    72 FR 16688
Final Action Effective          05/04/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margaret Burns
Phone: 202 402-3989

RIN: 2502-AI36
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)



_______________________________________________________________________




1332. 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 elected not to administer funds to units of general 
local governments located in non-entitlement areas within the state. As 
a result, the Secretary 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                            01/03/07                       72 FR 62
NPRM Comment Period End         03/05/07
Final Action                    10/00/07

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: 202 402-7375

RIN: 2506-AC19
_______________________________________________________________________




1333. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM (FR-4616)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 11381; 42 USC 11389; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 583

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Housing and Urban Development is amending 
the Supportive Housing Program regulations. The regulations will be 
updated to clarify existing program requirements and to add new program 
requirements in accordance with recent statutory changes including 
requirements for some local matching funds and for permanent housing. 
Additionally, this rule will make the Supportive Housing Program 
regulations clearer and allow for the full flexibility of the McKinney 
Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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: 202 402-4487

RIN: 2506-AC07

[[Page 22695]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1334. EMPOWERMENT ZONES: PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR UTILIZATION OF GRANT 
FUNDS (FR-4853)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 598

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/08/05                    70 FR 33642
NPRM Comment Period End         08/08/05
Final Action                    08/00/07

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: 202 402-4616

RIN: 2506-AC16
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)



_______________________________________________________________________




1335. 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.) to provide States and localities with the 
programs and resources necessary to meet the housing needs of 
individuals and families with HIV/AIDS. This regulation would be 
updated to implement an administrative provision of the Department's 
appropriation act for FY 2006 and FY 2007 that authorized the use of 
AIDS data collected over a three year period for determining the 
formula factor based on the incidence of cases of AIDS. 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: Next Action Undetermined

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: 202 402-4620

RIN: 2506-AC11
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1336. 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 and 
would clarify that book-entry securities may be withdrawn from the 
Federal Reserve book-entry system after Ginnie Mae has approved a 
request for physical certificates, also known as definitive securities, 
in the same amount. This rule would also eliminate the requirement for 
a classified balance sheet.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/07

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

[[Page 22696]]

_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)



_______________________________________________________________________




1337. 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 2003 edition of the standards. This rule would also clarify that 
compliance with the appropriate requirements of the 1986, 1992, and 
1998 editions suffice to comply with the requirements of the Fair 
Housing Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1338. 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 last revised 
substantially to incorporate the statutory amendments in the Housing 
and Community Development Act of 1992, to reflect certain changes in 
the design of the Department's programs that are subject to the section 
3 regulations, to clarify the obligations of individuals and entities 
subject to the requirements of section 3, and to simplify the 
Department's administration of section 3 requirements. This rule would 
update HUD's section 3 regulations at 24 CFR part 135 to reflect 
current program practices and better facilitate compliance with the 
statutory objectives.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Staci Gilliam, Director, Economic Opportunity Division, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Fair Housing and 
Equal Opportunity
Phone: 202 402-3468

RIN: 2529-AA91
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)



_______________________________________________________________________




1339. CERTIFICATION AND FUNDING OF STATE AND LOCAL FAIR HOUSING 
ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES (FR-4748)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 115

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/16/07                    72 FR 19070
Final Action Effective          05/16/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Myron Newry
Phone: 202 708-2288

RIN: 2529-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Administration (OA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1340. [bull] HUDAR--SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT PROCEDURES (FR-5098)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2409

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend HUD's Acquisition Regulations (HUDAR) 
to clarify the applicable suspension and debarment procedures for HUD's 
procurement contracts. The proposed revision clarifies that the 
suspension and debarment procedures in 24 CFR part 24 will apply to 
procurement as well as nonprocurement contracts. The contracting 
community is familiar with the suspension and debarment procedures in 
part 24 and this rule is limited to clarifying that these requirements 
apply to procurement contracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 22697]]

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

RIN: 2535-AA28
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Administration (OA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1341. HUD ACQUISITION REGULATION (FR-4705)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2401

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/13/06                     71 FR 2444
NPRM Comment Period End         03/14/06
Final Action                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Fred Graves, Procurement Analyst, Procurement Policy 
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)



_______________________________________________________________________




1342. REVISIONS TO THE PUBLIC HOUSING ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (PHAS) (FR-5094)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 902

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the regulations for the Public Housing 
Assessment System (PHAS) to reflect the asset-based management 
requirements for public housing. The purpose of the PHAS is to provide 
a management tool for effectively and fairly measuring the performance 
of a public housing agency (PHA) in essential housing operations, based 
on standards that are uniform and verifiable. On September 19, 2005, 
HUD published a final rule amending the regulations for the Public 
Housing Operating Fund Program to provide a new formula for 
distributing operating subsidies to PHAs and to establish requirements 
for PHAs to convert to asset management. The rule would revise the PHAS 
regulations to reflect the new asset-based management requirements of 
the September 19, 2005, Operating Fund final rule. In particular, the 
rule would provide for the assessment of PHAs on a project-level, 
rather than on an entity-wide level. Further, the rule would revise the 
PHAS regulations to assess PHAs according to an asset management model, 
consistent with the norms of multifamily housing rental management, 
including the use of project-based budgeting and project-based 
accounting.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2577-AC68
_______________________________________________________________________




1343. 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 941; 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                            09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nicole Faison, Director, Office of Public Housing 
Programs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Public 
and Indian Housing

[[Page 22698]]

Phone: 202 708-0744

RIN: 2577-AC59
_______________________________________________________________________




1344. 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                            11/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2577-AC65
_______________________________________________________________________




1345. CAPITAL FUND PROGRAM (FR-4880)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 905

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2577-AC50
_______________________________________________________________________




1346. 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, integrated pest 
management, lead-based paint, energy audits, energy performance, 
contracts, metering, utility allowances, conversions/residents, 
surcharges, surcharges relief, physical conditions, and fire safety. 
The Department is also proposing to make changes in support of asset 
management, related to insurance and HUD-determined wage and other 
related issues.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1347. 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                            07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2577-AC66
_______________________________________________________________________




1348. 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)

[[Page 22699]]

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                            05/00/07

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-AC60
_______________________________________________________________________




1349. 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                            12/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1350. 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                            05/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1351. CAPITAL AND OPERATING FUNDS FOR DEBT SERVICE AND FINANCING 
ACTIVITIES (FR-4843)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 905; 24 CFR 990

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2577-AC49
_______________________________________________________________________




1352. 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.

[[Page 22700]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1353. 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                          12/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1354. [bull] INDIAN HOUSING BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM--ANNUAL PERFORMANCE DUE 
DATE EXTENSION (FR-5109)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 1000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would extend the deadline date for Indian Housing 
Block Grant (IHBG) recipients to submit annual performance reports. 
Through the IHBG program, HUD provides housing assistance to Indian 
tribes and tribally designated housing entities. Currently, HUD's 
regulations require IHBG recipients to submit annual reports 60 days 
after the end of the recipient's program year. HUD believes that 
extending this deadline by an additional 30 days will provide IHBG 
recipients with a more reasonable period during which to prepare and 
submit their reports.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/29/07                    72 FR 15002
NPRM Comment Period End         05/29/07
Final Action                    11/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jennifer A Bullough, Director, Office of Grants 
Evaluation, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Public and Indian Housing
Phone: 202 401-7914

RIN: 2577-AC74
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



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1355. 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                            12/27/06                    71 FR 78014
NPRM Comment Period End         02/26/07
Final Action                    07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 22701]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1356. [bull] PUBLIC HOUSING OPERATING FUND PROGRAM; REVISED TRANSITION 
FUNDING PROVISION FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2007 (FR-5105)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 1547a; 42 USC 3535(d)

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 990

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On September 19, 2005, the Department published a final rule 
entitled ``Revisions to the Public Housing Operating Fund Program,'' 
which established a new formula for determining operating subsidies for 
public housing agencies (PHAs) and requiring that PHAs with 250 or more 
units convert to asset management. On October 24, 2005 (70 FR 61366), 
the Department published a notice in the Federal Register entitled 
``Revisions to the Public Housing Operating Fund Program; Correction to 
Formula Implementation Date`` (Correction Notice), amending certain 
implementation dates. This rule modifies the transition funding 
percentage for Federal Fiscal Year 2007 for PHAs that will experience a 
decline in funding between the old and new funding formulas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/24/06                    71 FR 68408
NPRM Comment Period End         12/26/06
Final Action                    07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2577-AC72
_______________________________________________________________________




1357. [bull] PUBLIC HOUSING OPERATING FUND PROGRAM; REVISED TRANSITION 
FUNDING SCHEDULE (FR-5108)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 990

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would modify HUD's regulations for transition 
funding under the Operating Fund Program. The Operating Fund Program, 
as revised by a September 19, 2005, final rule, adopted a new formula 
for determining the payment of operating subsidy to public housing 
agencies (PHAs). Transition funding is based on the difference in 
subsidy levels between the new formula and the formula in effect prior 
to the implementation of the September 19, 2005, final rule. As a 
result of the new formula, PHAs may experience either an increase or 
decrease in the amount of funding that they receive. For PHAs 
experiencing a decline in operating subsidy as a result of the new 
formula, the September 19, 2005, final rule phases-in the reduction 
over a period of years. This rule would revise the schedule for those 
PHAs that will experience a decline in funding by extending the 
transition phase-in period an additional year.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/24/06                    71 FR 68404
NPRM Comment Period End         01/23/07
Final Action                    07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2577-AC73
_______________________________________________________________________




1358. NATIVE AMERICAN HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND SELF-DETERMINATION ACT 
(NAHASDA): REVISIONS TO THE INDIAN HOUSING BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FORMULA 
(FR-4938)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 1000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would make several revisions to the Indian Housing 
Block Grant (IHBG) Program allocation formula authorized under section 
302 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination 
Act of 1996. Through the IHBG Program, HUD provides Federal housing 
assistance for Indian tribes in a manner that recognizes the right of 
Indian self-determination and tribal self-government. HUD negotiated 
the rule with active tribal participation and using the procedures of 
the Negotiated Rulemaking Act of 1990. The regulatory changes reflect 
the consensus decisions reached by HUD and the tribal representatives 
on ways to improve and clarify the current regulations governing the 
IHBG program formula. The final rule follows publication of a February 
25, 2005, proposed rule and takes into consideration the public 
comments on the proposed rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1359. 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)

[[Page 22702]]

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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

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

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

RIN: 2577-AC58
_______________________________________________________________________


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


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1360. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1361. USE OF CENSUS DATA IN THE INDIAN HOUSING BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (FR-
5055)

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 1000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Senate Report 109-109 accompanying the FY 2006 HUD 
Departments of Transportation, Treasury, and Housing and Urban 
Development Appropriations Act (Pub. L. 109-115), approved November 30, 
2005, provides for HUD to reassess its decision through notice and 
comment rulemaking to use multi-race data in the computation of the 
Need component of the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program 
allocation 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                          12/12/06                    71 FR 74748
Comment Period Extended         02/20/07                     72 FR 7775


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-AC64

[[Page 22703]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)     Completed Actions


Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)



_______________________________________________________________________




1362. REVISIONS TO TROUBLED AGENCY-RECOVERY PROCESS (FR-5008)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 902

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With: RIN 2577-AC68 (FR-
5094)                           02/21/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Deborah Hernandez
Phone: 202 708-1141

RIN: 2577-AC63
_______________________________________________________________________




1363. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO THE PUBLIC HOUSING 
HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM (FR-4891)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 906

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/21/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sue Wilson
Phone: 202 401-8812

RIN: 2577-AC53
_______________________________________________________________________




1364. NATIVE AMERICAN HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND SELF-DETERMINATION ACT; 
MINIMUM FUNDING UNDER THE INDIAN HOUSING BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (FR-5093)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 24 CFR 1000

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            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
Merged With RIN 2577-AC57 (FR-
4938)                           04/05/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rodger Boyd
Phone: 202 401-7914

RIN: 2577-AC69
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