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Environmental Review Procedures for Entities Assuming HUD Environmental Responsibilities

Tue, Dec 11 2007 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 Request for Release of Funds and Certification (RROF/C) is used to document compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the related environmental statutes, executive orders, and authorities in accordance with the procedures identified in 24 CFR part 58. Recipients certify compliance and make request for release of funds. To the currently approved collection, the following procedures are added: (1) Regulatory waivers of requirements of HUD environmental regulations; and (2) in lieu of hard copy, voluntary use of electronic submissions and notifications.

Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Automated Clearing House (ACH) Program

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This information collection is used to collect data to establish an electronic premium payment method for the Title I Program. This information collection is designed to facilitate the collection of Title I insurance charges electronically in lieu of sending checks and other payment instruments by mail.

Allocations and Requirements for the Supplemental Grant to the State of Louisiana Under Division B of the Department

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This Notice advises the public of the allocation of a $3 billion Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) disaster recovery grant to the State of Louisiana solely for the purpose of covering costs associated with otherwise uncompensated but eligible claims that were filed on or before July 31, 2007, under the Road Home homeowner compensation program administered by the State in accordance with plans approved by the Secretary. As described in the Supplementary Information section of this notice, HUD has determined that the State shall follow the requirements applicable to the other CDBG disaster recovery grants funding the Road Home homeowner compensation program, unless those requirements conflict with the requirements of section 159 of Public Law 110116, in which case the requirements of that law apply.

Notice of Funding Availability for the Public Housing Neighborhood Networks Program

Tue, Dec 11 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Overview Information

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

B. Funding Opportunity Title: Public Housing Neighborhood Networks program.

C. Announcement Type: Initial announcement.

D. Funding Opportunity Number: Federal Register number: FR5159N 01; OMB approval number: 25770229.

E. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number(s): 14.875.

F. Dates: The application deadline date is February 15, 2008. G. Additional Overview Content Information

1. Purpose of Program. The purpose of the Public Housing Neighborhood Networks (NN) program is to provide grants to public housing authorities (PHAs) to: (a) Update and expand existing NN community technology centers; or (b) establish new NN centers. These centers offer comprehensive services designed to help public housing residents achieve longterm economic selfsufficiency. This program is authorized under Sec. 9(d)(1)(E), Sec. 9(e)(1)(K), Sec. 9(h)(8), and