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Notice of Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 Opportunity To Register Early and Other Important Information for Electronic

Fri, Dec 5 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice provides instructions to potential applicants applying for funding under HUD's Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 grant programs available through Grants.gov, including changes to the Grants.gov registration process scheduled for January 2009. This notice does not pertain to applicants who will be applying in FY2009 for Continuum of Care funds. HUD will publish a separate notice to address the receipt of Continuum of Care applications in FY2009. Today's Federal Register notice provides information to help applicants better understand the registration and electronic submission process for HUD applications made available through Grants.gov. Grants.gov is the federal portal for applicants to electronically find and apply for over 1,000 funding opportunities made available by 26 federal grantmaking agencies. Grants.gov offers the applicant community a common Web site where applicants can apply for a variety of federal assistance programs. To date, all 26 Federal grantmaking agencies have posted thei

Federal Property Suitable as Facilities To Assist the Homeless

Fri, Dec 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.

CDBG Urban County/New York Towns Qualification/Requalification Process

Tue, Dec 2 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.

The UC/New York Towns qualification/requalification process obtains information yearly to establish the participating population used to calculate the final grant CDBG allocations for all CDBG allocations for all CDBG grantees for the next fiscal year.

Federal Property Suitable as Facilities To Assist the Homeless

Fri, Nov 28 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 (NOFA) for Rental Assistance for Non-Elderly Persons With Disabilities Related to

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This NOFA announces the availability of approximately $15 million in oneyear budget authority for Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs) for nonelderly disabled families in support of Certain Developments that provide preferences for, or restrict occupancy to, certain units for occupancy for elderly families only. This NOFA is governed by the information and instructions found in the Notice of HUD's FY2008 Notice of Funding Availability; Policy Requirements and General Section (General Section) to HUD's FY2008 NOFAs for Discretionary Programs that HUD published in the Federal Register on March 19, 2008 (73 FR 14882), the SuperNOFA Introduction published on May 12, 2008 (73 FR 27032), and the correction published on June 12, 2008 (73 FR 33446).

Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Rental Assistance for Non-Elderly Persons With Disabilities in Support of

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This NOFA announces the availability of approximately $15 million in oneyear budget authority for Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs) for nonelderly disabled families. This NOFA is governed by the information and instructions found in the Notice of HUD's FY2008 Notice of Funding Availability; Policy Requirements and General Section (General Section) to HUD's FY2008 NOFAs for Discretionary Programs that HUD published in the Federal Register on March 19, 2008 (73 FR 14882), the SuperNOFA Introduction published on May 12, 2008 (73 FR 27032), and the correction published on June 12, 2008, (73 FR 33446).

HUD Programs: Violence Against Women Act Conforming Amendments

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This interim rule conforms HUD's regulations to the self- implementing provisions of the statutory protections for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking provided by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), as recently amended. These new protections apply to families applying for or receiving rental assistance under HUD's public housing and tenantbased and projectbased Section 8 programs. The primary objectives of VAWA are to reduce violence against women and to protect the safety and confidentiality of victims of domestic violence and abuse.

Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Housing Finance Agency Risk-Sharing Program

Fri, Nov 28 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.

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

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule modifies 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 rule delegates authority to additional officials within HUD's Office of General Counsel and revises the criteria used to evaluate such demands. Finally, this rule eliminates 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. This rule follows publication of an August 12, 2008 proposed rule, but makes no changes at this final rule stage.

Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request Contractor's Requisition-Project Mortgages

Wed, Nov 26 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.

Proposed Information Collection: Family Unification Program (FUP)

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Public Housing Agencies (PHA) application for funding of new Housing Choice Vouchers to promote family unification. The Family Unification Program (FUP) is a program under which vouchers are provided to families for whom the lack of adequate housing is a primary factor in the imminent placement of the family's child, or children, in outofhome care; or the delay in the discharge of the child, or children, to the family from outofhome care. Youths at least 18 years old and not more than 21 years old (have not reached 22nd birthday) who left foster care at age 16 or older and who do not have adequate housing are also eligible to receive housing assistance under the FUP. A FUP voucher issued to such a youth may only be used to provide housing as

Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Mortgagee's Certification/Application/Monthly Summary of

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Assistance Payment Contract Notice of Termination,

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure (Corporate Mortgagors or

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Requisition for Disbursement of Sections 202 & 811 Capital

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Public Housing Evaluation and Oversight: Changes to the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) and Determining and

Mon, Nov 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

On August 21, 2008, the Department published a proposed rule entitled, ``Public Housing Evaluation and Oversight: Changes to the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) and Determining and Remedying Substantial Default.'' The comment period for this proposed rule ended on October 20, 2008. This notice reopens the comment period for the proposed rule to allow for additional public comment.

Emergency Capital Repair Grants for Multifamily Housing Projects Designated for Occupancy by the Elderly: Notice of

Mon, Nov 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the availability of approximately $9.5 million in grant funds to make emergency capital repairs to eligible multifamily projects owned by private nonprofit entities that are designated for occupancy by elderly tenants. The capital repair needs must relate to items that present an immediate threat to the health, safety, and quality of life of the tenants. The intent of these grants is to provide onetime assistance for emergency items that could not be absorbed within the project's operating budget and other project resources, and where the tenants' continued occupancy in the immediate near future would be jeopardized by a delay in initiating the proposed cure. The notice provides instructions for owners of multifamily projects to request funding and instructions for the HUD field offices to process requests.

Notice of Funding Availability for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 Family Unification Program (FUP)

Mon, Nov 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) announces the availability of approximately $20 million for incremental voucher assistance to provide adequate housing as a means to promote family unification through the FUP. This NOFA is governed by the information and instructions found in the Notice of HUD's FY2008 Notice of Funding Availability; Policy Requirements and General Section (General Section) to HUD's FY2008 NOFAS for Discretionary Programs that HUD published in the Federal Register on March 19, 2008 (73 FR 14882), the SuperNOFA Introduction published on May 12, 2008 (73 FR 27032), and the correction published on June 12, 2008 (73 FR 33446).

The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 Applicability to HUD Public Housing, Section 8 Tenant-Based Voucher and

Mon, Nov 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice provides information about the applicability to HUD's public housing and Section 8 tenantbased and projectbased voucher programs of certain provisions of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. This notice provides an overview of key provisions that affect HUD's public housing programs, identifies those provisions that are selfimplementing and require no action on the part of HUD for participants to commence taking action to be in compliance, those provisions that require implementing regulations on the part of HUD, and advises of efforts underway within HUD to further facilitate compliance with this new law, including rules and guidance that as may be necessary or appropriate. Provisions of this new law that affect projectbased assisted housing programs administered by HUD's Office of Housing are also identified. This notice also solicits comments, questions, or proposals that HUD should take into consideration in developing more detailed guidance or rules to implement those

Subterranean Termite Treatment Builder's Certification and Guarantee, and the New Construction Subterranean Termite

Mon, Nov 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The collection of the requested information requires that the sites for HUD insured structures must be free of termite hazards. Builders certify and guarantee that all required treatment for termites are performed and there is no infestation of treated areas for a year. Also, pest control companies are required to provide a record of any soil treatment methods used to prevent subterranean termite infestation. The respondents for this collection are builders, pest control companies, mortgage lenders and home buyers.

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.

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

Fri, Nov 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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

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.

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.

Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA): Rule To Simplify and Improve the Process of Obtaining Mortgages and

Mon, Nov 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule amends HUD's regulations to further RESPA's purposes by requiring more timely and effective disclosures related to mortgage settlement costs for federally related mortgage loans to consumers. The changes made by this final rule are designed to protect consumers from unnecessarily high settlement costs by taking steps to: improve and standardize the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) form to make it easier to use for shopping among settlement service providers; ensure that page 1 of the GFE provides a clear summary of the loan terms and total settlement charges so that borrowers will be able to use the GFE to identify a particular loan product and comparison shop among loan originators; provide more accurate estimates of costs of settlement services shown on the GFE; improve disclosure of yield spread premiums (YSPs) to help borrowers understand how YSPs can affect borrowers' settlement charges; facilitate comparison of the GFE and the HUD1/HUD 1A Settlement Statements; ensure that at sett

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.

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.

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.''

Pet Ownership for the Elderly and Persons With Disabilities

Mon, Oct 27 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule amends HUD's regulations governing the requirements for pet ownership in HUDassisted public housing and multifamily housing projects for the elderly and persons with disabilities. Specifically, this final rule conforms these pet ownership requirements to the requirements for animals assisting persons with disabilities in HUD's public housing programs, other than housing projects for the elderly or persons with disabilities. This final rule follows publication of an October 15, 2007, proposed rule, and takes into consideration the public comments received on the proposed rule. In response to one comment, HUD has made a
nonsubstantive change to the proposed rule. Specifically, consistent with the phrasing used in HUD's public housing pet ownership regulations, this final rule amends the assisted housing regulations to refer to ``animals that assist, support, or provide service to persons with disabilities.''

Design and Construction Requirements; Compliance With ANSI A117.1 Standards

Fri, Oct 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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; 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Mortgagee Review Board (MRB); Amendments to the MRB Regulations

Fri, Oct 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule makes changes to the Department's Mortgagee Review Board (Board) regulations to clarify and better reflect statutory directives and amend current practice, and to modify the Board's procedures governing hearings. This rule also removes provisions that unnecessarily duplicate the authorizing statute and clarifies the authority and duties of the Board in taking
administrative action against mortgagees approved by the Federal Housing Administration. This rule separates and clarifies the grounds for administrative action and the factors considered by the Board in evaluating whether to take administrative action, as well as requiring the mortgagee to address these factors in its response to the Board's notice of violation.

This rule follows publication of a March 28, 2008, proposed rule on which HUD received one public comment. At this final rule stage, HUD has decided to adopt the proposed rule with minor changes, as described below.

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 (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.

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.

Notice of Allocations, Application Procedures, Regulatory Waivers Granted to and Alternative Requirements for

Mon, Oct 6 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice advises the public of the allocation formula and allocation amounts, the list of grantees, alternative requirements, and the waivers of regulations granted to grantees under Title III of Division B of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, for the purpose of assisting in the redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed homes under the Emergency Assistance for Redevelopment of Abandoned and Foreclosed Homes heading, referred to throughout this notice as the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). As described in the Supplementary Information section of this notice, HUD is authorized by statute to specify alternative requirements and make regulatory waivers for this purpose. This notice also notes statutory issues affecting program design and implementation.

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).

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

Federal Property Suitable as Facilities To Assist the Homeless

Fri, Oct 3 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.

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

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

Mon, Sep 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Section 8(c)(1) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (USHA) requires the Secretary to publish FMRs periodically, but not less than annually, adjusted to be effective on October 1 of each year. The primary uses of FMRs are to determine payment standard amounts for the Housing Choice Voucher program, to determine initial renewal rents for some expiring projectbased Section 8 contracts, to determine initial rents for housing assistance payment (HAP) contracts in the Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy program (Mod Rehab), and to serve as a rent ceiling in the HOME rental assistance program. Today's notice provides final FY2009 FMRs for all areas that reflect the estimated 40th and 50th percentile rent levels trended to April 1, 2009. The FY2009 FMRs are based on 2000 Census data updated with more current survey data. For FY2009, FY2008 FMRs are updated using 2006 American Community Survey (ACS) data, and more recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) rent and utility indexes. HUD continues t

Federal Property Suitable as Facilities To Assist the Homeless

Fri, Sep 26 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.

Announcement of Funding Awards for the Continuum of Care Program Fiscal Years 2005, 2006 and 2007

Wed, Sep 24 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 past funding decisions made by the Department in a competition for funding under the 2005, 2006 and 2007 Notices of Funding Availability (NOFAs) for the Homeless Assistance Grants program. This announcement contains the names of the awardees and the amounts of the awards made available. Federal Register notices on these actions were not published at the time; however, the public was advised of these grant selections since they were posted on HUD's Web site. The postings contained listings of the selected applicants including descriptions of the projects.

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.