The Federal Register

Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance Underwriting Program

Fri, Nov 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The proposed information collection requirement described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal.

Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act

Fri, Nov 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Loss Mitigation Evaluation

Fri, Nov 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal.

Mortgagees servicing HUD insured mortgages are required to document all loss mitigation efforts for delinquent loans and to submit the documentation to HUD if requested.

Federal Property Suitable as Facilities To Assist the Homeless

Fri, Nov 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This Notice identifies unutilized, underutilized, excess, and surplus Federal property reviewed by HUD for suitability for possible use to assist the homeless.

The Performance Review Board

Wed, Nov 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Housing and Urban Development announces the appointment of Linda M. Cruciani as a member of the Department Performance Review Board. The address is: Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, DC 204100050.

Consolidated Delegation of Authority to the General Counsel

Tue, Nov 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

On January 31, 1989, HUD published a notice of delegation of authority that became effective January 19, 1989. That delegation, from the
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Secretary of HUD to the General Counsel, consolidated and updated past delegations. Since the January 31, 1989, publication, additional delegations and updates have been issued and published independently. In order to provide greater guidance to the public concerning Secretarial delegations of authority to the General Counsel, this delegation of authority consolidates all delegations to the General Counsel within and since the January 31, 1989, Federal Register notice.

Consolidated Redelegation of Authority to the Office of General Counsel

Tue, Nov 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This redelegation of authority consolidates and updates past redelegations of authority from the General Counsel to subordinate employees.

Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Single Family Premium Collection Subsystem--Periodic

Fri, Nov 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Federal Property Suitable as Facilities To Assist the Homeless

Fri, Nov 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This Notice identifies unutilized, underutilized, excess, and surplus Federal property reviewed by HUD for suitability for possible use to assist the homeless.

Order of Succession for the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration

Fri, Nov 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In this notice, the Assistant Secretary for Administration designates the Order of Succession for the Office of Administration. This Order of
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Succession supersedes the Order of Succession for the Assistant Secretary for Administration published on October 18, 2006.

Public Housing Capital Fund Program

Fri, Nov 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Each year Congress appropriates funds to approximately 3,200 Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) for modernization, development, financing, and management improvements. The funds are allocated based on a complex formula. The forms in this collection are used to appropriately disburse and utilize the funds provided to PHAs. Additionally, these forms provide the information necessary to approve a financing transaction in addition to any MixedFinance and Capital Fund Financing transactions. Respondents include the approximately 3,200 PHA receiving Capital Funds and other PHAs wishing to pursue financing.

Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Emergency Comment Request; Disaster Housing Assistance

Fri, Nov 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for emergency review and approval, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal.

Announcement of Funding Awards for the Public Housing Neighborhood Networks Program for Fiscal Year 2007

Mon, Nov 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with section 102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989, this announcement notifies the public of funding decisions made by the Department for funding under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Public Housing Neighborhood Networks Program funding for FY2007. This announcement contains the consolidated names and addresses of award recipients selected for funding based on the rating and ranking of all applications.

Announcement of Funding Awards for the Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS)--Elderly and Persons with

Mon, Nov 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Section 102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989, this announcement notifies the public of funding decisions made by the Department for funding under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Resident Opportunity and SelfSufficiency Elderly/ Persons with Disabilities Program funding for FY2007. This announcement contains the consolidated names and addresses of award recipients selected for funding based on the rating and ranking of all applications and the allocation of funding available for each state.

Announcement of Funding Awards for the Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS)--Family and Homeownership

Mon, Nov 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Section 102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989, this announcement notifies the public of funding decisions made by the Department for funding under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Resident Opportunity and SelfSufficiency Family and Homeownership Program funding for FY2007. This announcement contains the consolidated names and addresses of award recipients selected for funding based on the rating and ranking of all applications and the allocation of funding available for each state.

Notice of Certain Operating Cost Adjustment Factors for 2009

Mon, Nov 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice establishes, for 2009, operating cost adjustment factors (OCAFs). OCAFs are annual factors used to adjust Section 8 rents renewed under section 524 of the Multifamily Assisted Housing Reform and Affordability Act of 1997 (MAHRA).

Federal Property Suitable as Facilities To Assist the Homeless

Fri, Nov 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This Notice identifies unutilized, underutilized, excess, and surplus Federal property reviewed by HUD for suitability for possible use to assist the homeless.

Federal Property Suitable as Facilities To Assist the Homeless

Fri, Oct 31 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This Notice identifies unutilized, underutilized, excess, and surplus Federal property reviewed by HUD for suitability for possible use to assist the homeless.

Loan Guarantees for Indian Housing

Wed, Oct 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The information collected determines if the Department will guarantee loans and mortgage insurance made by private lenders to Native American borrowers on restricted land.

Final Fair Market Rents for Fiscal Year 2009 for the Housing Choice Voucher Program and Moderate Rehabilitation Single

Tue, Oct 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

On September 29, 2008, the Department published its FY2009 Final FMRs for the Housing Choice Voucher Program and Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy Program. In that notice, HUD incorrectly identified Schedule B as proposed FY2009 FMRs when the rents published were in fact the final FY2009 Final FMRs. Today's Federal Register notice corrects the title of Schedule B to ``FY2009 Final Fair Market Rents For Existing Housing.''

Notice of Proposed Information Collection for Public Comment: Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance

Fri, Oct 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Proposed Information Collection for Public Comment: Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance--Technical

Fri, Oct 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Credit Watch Termination Initiative

Fri, Oct 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice advises of the cause and effect of termination of Origination Approval Agreements taken by HUD's Federal Housing Administration (FHA) against HUDapproved mortgagees through the FHA Credit Watch Termination Initiative. This notice includes a list of mortgagees
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which have had their Origination Approval Agreements terminated.

Federal Property Suitable as Facilities To Assist the Homeless

Fri, Oct 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This Notice identifies unutilized, underutilized, excess, and surplus Federal property reviewed by HUD for suitability for possible use to assist the homeless.

Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request Local Appeals to Single Family Mortgage Limits

Thu, Oct 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Privacy Act of 1974; Notice of Matching Program Between the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development

Thu, Oct 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988, as amended, and the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Guidance on the statute, HUD is announcing a new matching program involving comparisons between data provided by participants in HUD's assisted housing programs and applicants for RHS's rural housing programs. The matching program will be carried out to identify individuals who are receiving excess or duplicate housing assistance as a result of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

The matching program will be accomplished by comparing information from HUD's systems of records known as (1) the Tenant Housing Assistance and Contract Verification Data (HUD/H11 and (2) the Inventory Management System, previously the Public and Indian Housing Information Center (HUD/PIH4), with disaster emergency assistance data maintained by RHS
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Multifamily Programs (MFH) in its system of records known as the Multifamily Information System (MFIS), and Single Family Housing Pro

Announcement of Funding Awards for Fiscal Year 2008; Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian Institutions Assisting Communities

Wed, Oct 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with section 102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989, this document notifies the public of funding awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian Institutions Assisting Communities (AN/NHIAC) Program. The purpose of this document is to announce the names, addresses and the amount awarded to the winners to be used to assist Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian institutions of higher education to expand their role and effectiveness in addressing communities in their localities, including neighborhood revitalization, housing and economic development, principally for low and moderateincome, consistent with the purpose of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.

Announcement of Funding Awards for Fiscal Year 2008; Doctoral Dissertation Research Grant Program

Wed, Oct 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Section 102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989, this document notifies the public of funding awards for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 Doctoral Dissertation Research Grant (DDRG) Program. The purpose of this document is to announce the names and addresses of the award winners and the amount of the awards to be used to help doctoral candidates complete dissertations on topics that focus on housing and urban development issues.

Announcement of Funding Awards for Fiscal Year 2008; Early Doctoral Student Research Grant Program

Wed, Oct 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Section 102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989, this document notifies the public of funding awards for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 Early Doctoral Student Research Grant (EDSRG) Program. The purpose of this document is to announce the names and addresses of the award winners and the amount of the awards to be used to help doctoral students cultivate their research skills through the preparation of research manuscripts that focus on housing and urban development issues.

Announcement of Funding Awards for Fiscal Year 2008; Hispanic- Serving Institutions Assisting Communities Program

Wed, Oct 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Section 102 (a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989, this document notifies the public of funding awards for Fiscal Year 2008 Hispanic Serving Institutions Assisting Communities Program (HSIAC). The purpose of this document is to announce the names, addresses and the amount awarded to the winners to be used to help HispanicServing Institutions of Higher Education to expand their role and effectiveness in addressing community development needs in their localities, including neighborhood revitalization, housing and economic development, principally for persons of low and moderateincome consistent with the purposes of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 as amended.

Announcement of Funding Awards for Fiscal Year 2008; Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program

Wed, Oct 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with section 102 (a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989, this document notifies the public of funding awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program. The purpose of this document is to announce the names, addresses and the amount awarded to the winners to be used to help Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) expand their role and effectiveness in addressing community development needs in their localities, consistent with the purposes of Title I of the Housing and Development Act of 1974, as amended.

Announcement of Funding Awards for Fiscal Year 2008; Tribal Colleges and Universities Program

Wed, Oct 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with section 102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989, this document notifies the public of funding awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP). The purpose of this document is to announce the names and addresses of the award winners and the amount of the awards which are to be used to enable Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU) to build, expand, renovate, and equip their own facilities, and expand the role of the TCUs into the community through the provision of needed services such as health programs, job training, and economic development activities.

Privacy Act; Notification of the Establishment of a New Systems of Records, Nonprofit Data Management System

Tue, Oct 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) proposes to establish a new record system to add to its inventory of systems of records subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. The proposed new system of record is the Single Family Nonprofit Data Management System (NPDMS) developed by the Office of Single Family Housing. NPDMS will be used as an automated webased tool used to manage the Nonprofit program activities. The application will be used to improve the application, recertification, and reporting process for organizations that participate in HUD Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Nonprofit Program activities and will be used to assist HUD staff with the daily administration of these programs.

Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; FHA- Insured Mortgage Loan Servicing Involving the Claims

Tue, Oct 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Multifamily Financial Management Template

Tue, Oct 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Construction Complaint--Request for Financial Assistance

Tue, Oct 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

2009 American Housing Survey

Tue, Oct 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The 2009 AHS is a longitudinal study that provides a periodic measure on the quality, availability, and cost of housing for both the country (AHSN) and one select metropolitan area (AHSMS). The study also provides information on demographic and other characteristics of the occupants. Federal and local agencies use AHS data to evaluate housing issues.

Privacy Act: Notification of the Intent To Establish a New Privacy Act System of Records, Asset Disposition and

Tue, Oct 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

HUD proposes to establish a new record system to add to its inventory of systems of records subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. The proposed new system of record is the Asset Disposition and Management System (ADAMS/P260). ADAMS contains information about purchasers involved in the sale of HUD/FHA single family homes (including nonprofit organizations and Asset Control Area (ACA) participants approved by HUD to purchase HUD/FHA singlefamily homes), successful bidders of HUDowned properties, HUD employees and contractors.

Privacy Act; Notification of an Amendment to an Existing Privacy Act System of Records, Housing Counseling System

Tue, Oct 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

HUD proposes to amend one of its system of records subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. HCS/CAR contains detailed characteristics of housing counseling clients that receive specific services from HUDapproved counseling agencies. The previous system of records was published at 78 FR 17366. The Department is modifying the system of records to include new capabilities for the system and to include a new ``Purpose'' captions, and an expansion on other captions for additional clarification purposes, to rename a new system manger in order to accurately identify the official responsible for managing the system. Additionally, updates are applied to the ``Routine Use'' caption, to expand the use of data to HUD approved entities for the purpose of conducting research and evaluation studies directly related to the participation and outcome of HUD's Housing Counseling Programs.

Civil Money Penalties: Certain Prohibited Conduct

Fri, Oct 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This rule would revise HUD's regulations that govern the imposition of civil money penalties. Specifically, the rule would revise the definition of ``material or materially'' and add a definition of ``ability to pay,'' which is one factor used in determining the appropriateness of the amount of any civil money penalty. Additionally, the proposed rule would require respondents, in their responses to the prepenalty notice, to specifically address the factors used in determining the appropriateness and amount of civil money penalty. This rule would also allow Government Counsel to file complaints on behalf of the Mortgagee Review Board and departmental officials. Finally, this rule would make other minor clarifying changes.

State Community Development Block Grant Program: Administrative Rule Changes

Fri, Oct 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This proposed rule would make changes to several sections of the regulations for the Community
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Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for states (State CDBG). This proposed rule would streamline and update the regulations to reflect statutory changes, clarify the program income requirements, provide other clarifications to the State CDBG regulations, and make a conforming change to the regulations applicable to the CDBG Entitlement program. This proposed rule would also provide states additional flexibility in their administration of the program.

Federal Property Suitable as Facilities To Assist the Homeless

Fri, Oct 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This Notice identifies unutilized, underutilized, excess, and surplus Federal property reviewed by HUD for suitability for possible use to assist the homeless.

Public Housing Operating Fund Program; Increased Terms of Energy Performance Contracts

Thu, Oct 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This interim rule would make conforming amendments to the regulations of the Public Housing Operating Fund Program to reflect recent statutory amendments that allow for: The maximum term of an energy performance contract (EPC) between a public housing authority (PHA) and an entity other than HUD to be up to 20 years, and the extension of an existing EPC, without reprocurement, to a period of no more than 20 years, to allow additional energy conservation improvements. The increase in the maximum EPC term, which is currently limited to 12 years, is provided by statutory amendments and will enable longer payback periods for energy conservation measures.

Congressional Earmark Grants

Wed, Oct 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Congressional Grants Division will administer congressionally mandated grants known as earmarks. These projects will be identified in HUD's annual appropriation legislation and accompanying committee reports. These earmarks generally fall into two categories: Economic Development InitiativeSpecial Project (EDISP) and Neighborhood Initiative (N) grants. Grantees are nonprofit organizations, Tribal entities and local governments.

Notice of Proposed Information Collection for Public Comment; Inspector Candidate Assessment Questionnaire

Wed, Oct 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Availability of Fleet Alternative Fuel Vehicle Acquisition Report

Wed, Oct 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Through this notice, HUD is announcing the availability on its website of HUD's Fleet Alternative Fuel Vehicle Acquisition Report for Fiscal Year 2007, which was prepared in accordance with the Energy Policy Act of 1992.

The Performance Review Board

Wed, Oct 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Housing and Urban Development announces the appointments of Ronald Y. Spraker and Jon L. Gant as members; and Dominique G. Blom as an alternate member of the Departmental Performance Review Board. The address is: Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, DC 204100050.

Reconsideration of Waivers Granted to and Alternative Requirements for the State of Louisiana's CDBG Disaster Recovery

Wed, Oct 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice describes the statutorily required reconsideration of additional waivers and alternative requirements applicable to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) disaster recovery grant provided to the State of Louisiana on June 14, 2006, and March 7, 2007, for the purpose of assisting in the recovery in the most impacted and distressed areas related to the consequences of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. Although the reconsideration period is normally 2 years following grant of the waiver, HUD is reconsidering and altering some waivers early at the state's request.

Federal Property Suitable as Facilities To Assist the Homeless

Fri, Oct 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This Notice identifies unutilized, underutilized, excess, and surplus Federal property reviewed by HUD for suitability for possible use to assist the homeless.

Notice of Funding Availability for the Section 202 Demonstration Pre-Development Grant Program

Fri, Oct 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Overview Information

A. Federal Agency Name: Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing.

B. Funding Opportunity Title: Section 202 Demonstration Pre Development Grant Program.

C. Announcement Type: Initial announcement.

D. Funding Opportunity Number: The OMB approval number for this NOFA is 25020267. The Federal Register number is FR5218N01.

E. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number(s): 14.157, Section 202 Demonstration PreDevelopment Grant Program.

F. Dates: The application deadline date is: December 16, 2008. All applications must be received and validated by Grants.gov no later than 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time on the application deadline date. Refer to the General Section of the SuperNOFA published on March 19, 2008 (72 FR 14882) (General Section), the FY2008 SuperNOFA published on May 12, 2008 (72 FR 27032) (SuperNOFA) and the Notice of HUD's FY2008 SuperNOFA for HUD's Discretionary Programs; Correction for Section 202 and Section 811 Progr

Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Program: Extension of Application

Thu, Oct 9 2008 11:00:00 GMT

On July 10, 2008, HUD published the NOFA for the Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Assistance Program. Through this NOFA, HUD is making available approximately $1.42 billion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 for the CoC program. On August 13, 2008, HUD published a notice that established the deadline date for the submission of applications and corrected or clarified portions of the CoC NOFA. Since that date, Hurricane Ike has greatly impacted Continuums of Care in Texas, Louisiana and other places. In response to this disaster, today's publication extends the deadline date for the submission of applications.

Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Single Family Mortgage Insurance on Hawaiian Homelands

Wed, Oct 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Reconsideration of Waivers Granted to and Alternative Requirements for the State of Alabama's CDBG Disaster Recovery

Tue, Oct 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice describes the statutorily required reconsideration of additional waivers and alternative requirements applicable to the CDBG disaster recovery grant provided to the State of Alabama on June 14, 2006, for the purpose of assisting in the recovery in the most impacted and distressed areas related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. HUD previously published an allocation and application notice on February 13, 2006, applicable to this grant and four others under the same appropriation and extended that notice on August 8, 2008. As described in the Supplementary Information section of this notice, HUD is authorized by statute to waive statutory and regulatory requirements and specify alternative requirements for this purpose, upon the request of the state grantee. This notice for the State of Alabama also notes statutory provisions affecting program design and implementation. The original notice has been reconsidered and the waivers are being retained.

Privacy Act; Notification of an Amendment to an Existing Privacy Act System of Records; Inventory Management System

Mon, Oct 6 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) proposes to amend one of its Privacy Act record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. The amendment is to reflect changes in the system name, location, new system managers and current updates to the ``Purpose'' and ``Systems Security Measures'' statements. This system is managed and operated by HUD's Office of Public and Indian Housing. IMS replaces the former Public and Indian Housing Information Center (PIC) system. The notice for the PIC system was published at 67 FR 20986. This record system supports the administration of programs for families receiving housing assistance for those entities that administer HUD's Office of Public and Indian Housing rental assistance programs. The entities that administer PIH's rental assistance programs are the Public Housing Authorities (PHAs). Additionally, as part of HUD's oversight responsibility, the collected data maintained in IMS is used to calculate the amount of

Moving to Work Demonstration

Mon, Oct 6 2008 11:00:00 GMT

All PHAs are required to submit annual plans, however, PHAs with Moving to Work demonstration agreements (29 at the time of submission of this request) the annual MTW plan and annual MTW report are submitted in lieu of the standard annual
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and 5 year PHA plans. Revisions are being made to this 50900 form so that the Department is able to better respond to Congressional and other inquiries regarding outcome measures obtained and promising practices learned throughout the duration of the demonstration.

Privacy Act of 1974; Notification of the Establishment of a New System of Records, Financial Data Mart (FDM, A75R),

Mon, Oct 6 2008 11:00:00 GMT

HUD proposes to establish a new record system to add to its inventory of systems of records subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. The purpose of the proposed new system of records, identified as the Financial Data Mart (FDM, A75R) will be used by HUD's Chief Financial Office to store financial, limited personnel, vendor, and customer data.

Privacy Act of 1974; Notification of the Intent To Establish a New Privacy Act System of Records, Personal Services

Mon, Oct 6 2008 11:00:00 GMT

HUD proposes to establish a new record system to add to its inventory of systems of records subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. The purpose of the proposed new system of records, identified as Personal Services Cost Subsystem (PSCS, A75I), is to obtain payroll costs for the Department from the National Finance Center (NFC).

Customer Satisfaction Surveys

Thu, Oct 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

HUD will conduct various customer satisfaction surveys to gather feedback and data directly from our customers to determine the kind and quality of services and products they want and expect to receive.

Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; FHA- Insured Mortgage Loan Servicing for Performing Loans;

Thu, Oct 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Counseling Client Survey

Thu, Oct 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Proposed Information

Thu, Oct 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Multifamily Housing Procedures for Projects Affected by

Thu, Oct 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request Procedures for Appealing Section 8 Rent Adjustments

Thu, Oct 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Request for Credit Approval of Substitute Mortgagor

Thu, Oct 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

A buyer may assume an FHAinsured mortgage by becoming the substitute mortgagor through the credit approval process. Prior to releasing a seller from liability on the mortgage note or for mortgages after December 15, 1989, HUD or a Direct Endorsement (DE) lender must review the credit of the assumer and record the approval.

Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Telecommunications Services in Multifamily Housing

Thu, Oct 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Multifamily Mortgage Insurance Premiums (MIPs) and Credit Subsidy Obligations for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009

Wed, Sep 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the mortgage insurance premiums (MIPs) for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) multifamily mortgage insurance programs that have commitments to be issued or reissued in Fiscal Year (FY) 2009. The FY2009 MIPs are the same as in FY2008. This annual notice includes for the first time two additional MIPs for the hospital mortgage insurance programs: (1) Supplemental loans for hospitals; and (2) refinancing for existing FHAinsured hospitals. These are not new MIPs and the amounts charged for them will be the same as in previous years.

In addition to announcing MIPs for FY2009, this notice announces that credit subsidy obligations are required for firm commitments issued or reissued for FHA's three positive credit subsidy programs: (1) Section 221(d)(3) New Construction/Substantial Rehabilitation for Nonprofit/Cooperatives; (2) Section 241(a) Supplemental Loans for apartments only; and (3) Section 223(d) Operating Loss Loans. These obligations are not new for FY2009.

Notice of Proposed Information Collection for Public Comment for Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Family Unification

Tue, Sep 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Treatment Builder's Certification and Guarantee, and the

Tue, Sep 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Privacy Act; Notification of New Privacy Act System of Records, Housing Counseling Research Data Files

Tue, Sep 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD proposes to establish a new record system to add to its inventory of systems of records subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. The proposed new system of record is the Housing Counseling Research Data Files. The records system will be used by HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) to conduct research and evaluation study of certain participants of HUDfunded Housing Counseling Agencies. Refer to the ``Objective'' caption to obtain detailed information about the purpose of this study.

Federal Property Suitable as Facilities To Assist the Homeless

Fri, Sep 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This Notice identifies unutilized, underutilized, excess, and surplus Federal property reviewed by HUD for suitability for possible use to assist the homeless.

Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; FHA- Insured Mortgage Loan Servicing Involving the Claims

Mon, Sep 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Program: Technical Corrections

Mon, Sep 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT

On July 10, 2008, HUD published the NOFA for the Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Assistance Program. Through this NOFA, HUD is making available approximately $1.42 billion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 for the CoC program. The purpose of the CoC program is to reduce the incidence of homelessness in communities by assisting homeless individuals and families to move to self sufficiency and permanent housing. On August 13, 2008, HUD published a notice that established the deadline date for the submission of applications and corrected or clarified portions of the CoC NOFA. Today's publication clarifies the CoC NOFA regarding the projects subject to the calculation for housing emphasis points. Today's publication also moves the deadline date for the submission of applications.

Notice of FHA Debenture Call

Mon, Sep 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This Notice announces a debenture recall of certain Federal Housing Administration (FHA) debentures, in accordance with authority provided in the National Housing Act.

Federal Property Suitable as Facilities To Assist the Homeless

Fri, Sep 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This Notice identifies unutilized, underutilized, excess, and surplus Federal property reviewed by HUD for suitability for possible use to assist the homeless.

Notice of Reclassification of Four Investigative Field Offices to Regional Offices: Cleveland, OH; Baltimore, MD;

Fri, Sep 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice advises the public that the HUD/OIG Office of Investigation plans to reclassify its Cleveland; Baltimore; Tampa; and Seattle field offices as regional offices. The planned reclassification is intended to: (1) Improve the alignment of limited investigative resources, to promote more efficient responses to HUD or Congressional requests involving critical program issues; (2) redeploy resources to prevent and detect fraud in new program delivery of CPD and FHA; and (3) improve management control and effectiveness, and reduce travel costs of management by reducing region size.

The HUD/OIG Office of Audit, to the extent that it maintains field offices in these locations, has determined that based upon the different nature of its responsibilities it does not need to reorganize. This notice also includes a costbenefit analysis supporting the reclassification of the four field offices.

Allocations and Common Application and Reporting Waivers Granted to and Alternative Requirements for Midwest Flood

Thu, Sep 11 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This Notice advises the public of the initial allocation for grant funds for CDBG disaster recovery grants for the purpose of assisting in the recovery in areas covered by a declaration of major disaster under title IV of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) as a result of recent natural disasters. As described in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this Notice, HUD is authorized by statute and regulations to waive statutory and regulatory requirements and specify alternative requirements for this purpose, upon the request of the state grantees. This Notice also describes the common application, eligibility, and administrative waivers and the common alternative and statutory requirements for the grants.

Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Study of Capital Needs in the Public Housing Program

Wed, Sep 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Management Review of Multifamily Housing Projects

Wed, Sep 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

HUD staff, Mortgagees, and Contract Administrators complete the form HUD9834 during onsite reviews. The information gathered from the form is used to evaluate the quality of management, determine causes of problems, and devise corrective actions to safeguard the Department's financial interest and ensure that tenants are provided with decent, safe, and sanitary housing.

Federal Property Suitable as Facilities to Assist the Homeless

Fri, Sep 5 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This Notice identifies unutilized, underutilized, excess, and surplus Federal property reviewed by HUD for suitability for possible use to assist the homeless.

Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs): Determination of Maximum Claim Amount; and Eligibility for Discounted

Thu, Sep 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule adopts, without change, an interim rule that made two technical changes to HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program. First, the interim rule extended the date for calculating the maximum claim amount in the HECM program from the date of the underwriter's receipt of the appraisal report to the date of closing. This change provides a more easily verifiable and more easily identifiable date. Second, the interim rule corrected an unintended consequence that results in a situation where HECM loans that are not in default but have been assigned pursuant to regulatory provisions, and remain in effect, are not eligible to be refinanced with a discounted initial mortgage insurance premium (MIP). The interim rule permitted such HECM loans to be eligible for the discounted initial MIP upon refinancing, in accordance with the purpose of the HECM program, which is to improve the financial situation of elderly homeowners. HUD received one public comment in response to a solicitati

Notice of Proposed Information Collection for Public Comment; Capital Fund

Thu, Sep 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT

HUD will submit the proposal for collection of information described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department will request this previously approved information collection be extended, and is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal.

Notice of Proposed Information Collection for Public Comment; Mortgage Credit Analysis for Loan Guarantee Program and

Wed, Sep 3 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Single Family Mortgage Insurance: Announcement of Moratorium on Risk-Based

Wed, Sep 3 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Consistent with the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, signed into law on July 30, 2008, this notice announces a oneyear moratorium, commencing October 1, 2008, on premium pricing in accordance with FHA's riskbased premium structure. This structure was set for most Title II single family mortgage insurance programs by a May 13, 2008, notice, which provided for implementation commencing on July 14, 2008. This notice provides directions for FHAapproved mortgagees to ensure their compliance with the moratorium that commences October 1, 2008.

Energy Efficient Mortgages

Fri, Aug 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Lenders provide information required to determine the eligibility of mortgage to be insured under Section 513 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 (Section 106 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992).
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Federal Property Suitable as Facilities To Assist the Homeless

Fri, Aug 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This Notice identifies unutilized, underutilized, excess, and surplus Federal property reviewed by HUD for suitability for possible use to assist the homeless.

Eligibility of Students for Assisted Housing Under Section 8 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937; Conforming Amendment To

Thu, Aug 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This rule makes a conforming amendment to HUD's regulation that restricts individuals enrolled in an institution of higher education and who meet certain other requirements from receiving assistance under section 8 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937. That regulation was required by statute to be promulgated in 2005, and the statute was subsequently amended to exempt from this restriction students with disabilities who were receiving section 8 assistance as of November 30, 2005.

Notice of HUD's Policy on Quality Assurance Review (QAR) of Electronic Application Submission Difficulties

Thu, Aug 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Since 2005, HUD has required that applicants for HUD's discretionary funding submit their applications electronically through Grants.gov, unless the applicant previously received a waiver of this requirement. Since July 2, 2008, however, applicants for HUD assistance have indicated that they have encountered technical difficulties in their electronic application submissions. Today's notice announces that HUD is taking action to respond to these concerns and is conducting a Quality Assurance Review (QAR) to identify applicants that correctly followed all electronic application submission instructions, including registration for electronic submission, but were unable to submit an application because of technical problems related to the use of the Adobe Acrobat forms and Grants.gov error messages.

Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Protection and Enhancement of Environmental Quality

Fri, Aug 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The information collection applies to applicants seeking HUD financial assistance for their project proposals and is used by HUD for the performance of the Department's compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act and related federal environmental laws and authorities in accordance with HUD environmental regulations at 24 CFR part 50.

Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Program: Deadline for Applications

Wed, Aug 13 2008 11:00:00 GMT

On July 10, 2008, HUD published in the Federal Register the NOFA for the Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Assistance Program. Through this NOFA, HUD is making available approximately $1.42 billion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 for the CoC program. The purpose of the CoC program is to reduce the incidence of homelessness in communities by assisting homeless individuals and families to move to self sufficiency and permanent housing. Today's publication establishes the deadline date for the submission of applications and corrects or clarifies portions of the CoC NOFA published on July 10, 2008.

Public Access to HUD Records Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Production of Material or Provision of

Tue, Aug 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This proposed rule would modify HUD's policies and practices regarding responses to subpoenas and other demands for testimony of HUD employees, or for production of documents by HUD. This proposed rule would delegate authority to additional officials within HUD's Office of General Counsel and would revise the criteria used to evaluate such demands. Finally, this rule would eliminate unnecessary provisions covering HUD's response to demands in cases in which the United States is a party to the case in which testimony or documents are requested.

Federal Property Suitable as Facilities To Assist the Homeless

Fri, Aug 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This Notice identifies unutilized, underutilized, excess, and surplus Federal property reviewed by HUD for suitability for possible use to assist the homeless.

Reconsideration of Waivers Granted to and Alternative Requirements for Community Development Block Grant Disaster

Fri, Aug 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This Notice reconsiders and generally affirms the waivers made under the three ``common'' Notices governing grant funds for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) disaster recovery grants for the purpose of assisting in the recovery in the most impacted and distressed areas related to the consequences of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma in the Gulf of Mexico in 2005. These prior notices were published in the Federal Register on February 13, 2006, October 30, 2006, and August 24, 2007. The Notice published today addresses the purpose and use of these funds, while highlighting unique components of the three notices and noting any changes made by HUD as the result of the required reconsideration of the waivers. For the most part, HUD is repeating or restating the original explanatory text so that grantees and program administrators may continue to have the explanation of a changed requirement and the requirement itself in a single document.

Streamlining Public Housing Programs

Tue, Aug 5 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This proposed rule would support HUD's overall objective to streamline the regulations governing public housing programs and to facilitate the transition of public housing agencies (PHAs) to asset management. In general, this proposed rule would streamline portions of the public housing regulations, and more closely align the regulatory framework of public housing with other federally subsidized housing programs, providing PHAs greater flexibility within the parameters of current law. This proposed rule offers general principles and basic guidelines for PHAs to follow, rather than overly prescriptive measures, thus allowing PHAs to operate projects more efficiently as PHAs move toward asset management.

Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Customer Satisfaction Surveys

Mon, Aug 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Executive Order 12862, ``Setting Customer Service Standards ``requires that Federal agencies provide the highest quality service to our customers by identifying them and determining what they think about our services. The surveys covered in the request for a generic clearance will provide HUD a means to gather this data directly from our customers. HUD will conduct various customer satisfaction surveys to gather feedback and data directly from our customers to determine the kind and quality of services and products they want and expect to receive.

Mortgage and Loan Insurance Programs Under the National Housing Act--Debenture Interest Rates

Mon, Aug 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces changes in the interest rates to be paid on debentures issued with respect to a loan or mortgage insured by the Federal Housing Administration under the provisions of the National Housing Act (the Act). The interest rate for debentures issued under section 221(g)(4) of the Act during the 6month period beginning July 1, 2008, is 3\7/8\ percent. The interest rate for debentures issued under any other provision of the Act is the rate in effect on the date that the commitment to insure the loan or mortgage was issued, or the date that the loan or mortgage was endorsed (or initially endorsed if there are two or more endorsements) for insurance, whichever rate is higher. The interest rate for debentures issued under these other provisions with respect to a loan or mortgage committed or endorsed during the 6month period beginning July 1, 2008, is 4\5/8\ percent. However, as a result of an amendment to section 224 of the Act, if an insurance claim relating to a mortgage insured un

Federal Property Suitable as Facilities To Assist the Homeless

Fri, Aug 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This Notice identifies unutilized, underutilized, excess, and surplus Federal property reviewed by HUD for suitability for possible use to assist the homeless.