82_FR_6623 82 FR 6611 - Redelegation of Authority to the Deputy Assistant Secretaries in the Office of Community Planning and Development

82 FR 6611 - Redelegation of Authority to the Deputy Assistant Secretaries in the Office of Community Planning and Development

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 12 (January 19, 2017)

Page Range6611-6615
FR Document2017-01244

Section 7(d) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act, as amended, provides authority to the Secretary to delegate functions, powers, and duties as the Secretary deems necessary. By separate notice published in today's Federal Register, the Secretary of HUD delegates concurrent authority to the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, and the General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development. In this notice, the Assistant Secretary of Community Planning and Development, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, and the General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development redelegate to the Deputy Assistant Secretaries and other specified HUD officials all powers and authorities necessary to carry out Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) programs, except for those powers and authorities specifically excluded.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-5981-D-02]


Redelegation of Authority to the Deputy Assistant Secretaries in 
the Office of Community Planning and Development

AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and 
Development, HUD.

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ACTION: Notice of Redelegation of Authority to Deputy Assistant 
Secretaries in Community Planning and Development.

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SUMMARY: Section 7(d) of the Department of Housing and Urban 
Development Act, as amended, provides authority to the Secretary to 
delegate functions, powers, and duties as the Secretary deems 
necessary. By separate notice published in today's Federal Register, 
the Secretary of HUD delegates concurrent authority to the Assistant 
Secretary for Community Planning and Development, the Principal Deputy 
Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, and the 
General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and 
Development. In this notice, the Assistant Secretary of Community 
Planning and Development, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Community Planning and Development, and the General Deputy Assistant 
Secretary for Community Planning and Development redelegate to the 
Deputy Assistant Secretaries and other specified HUD officials all 
powers and authorities necessary to carry out Office of Community 
Planning and Development (CPD) programs, except for those powers and 
authorities specifically excluded.

DATES: Effective Date: January 10, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cliff Taffet, General Deputy Assistant 
Secretary, Office of Community Planning and Development, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW., Room 7100, 
Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone number 202-708-2690. This is not a 
toll-free number. For those needing assistance, this number may be 
accessed via TTY by calling the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Published elsewhere today in the Federal Register is a revised 
consolidated delegation of authority from the Secretary to the 
Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, the 
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and 
Development, and the General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development. This notice updates and revises redelegations 
of authority to Deputy Assistant Secretaries within the Office of 
Community Planning and Development. This notice supersedes all previous 
redelegations of authority by the Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development to CPD Deputy Assistant Secretaries and other 
specified HUD officials in CPD, including a redelegation published on 
June 29, 2012 at 77 FR 38853. Also published elsewhere in today's 
Federal Register is a redelegation of authority from the Assistant 
Secretary for Community Planning and Development, the Principal Deputy 
Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, and the 
General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and 
Development to Directors and Deputy Directors of CPD in HUD Field 
Offices.

Section A. General Redelegation of Authority

1. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Grant Programs

    Except those authorities specifically excluded, the Assistant 
Secretary for Community Planning and Development, the Principal Deputy 
Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, and the 
General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and 
Development redelegate to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Grant 
Programs all powers and authorities necessary to carry out the 
following Community Planning and Development programs and matters:
    a. Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategies (CHAS), Title I 
of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, Public Law 
101-625, 104 Stat. 4079 (1990) (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 12701 
et seq.); consolidated plans, 24 CFR part 91.
    b. The HOME Investment Partnerships Act, Title II of the Cranston-
Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, Public Law 101-625, 104 Stat. 
4079 (1990) (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 12721 et seq.); 24 CFR 
part 92.
    c. Housing Trust Fund (HTF), Section 1338 of the Federal Housing 
Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992, added by 
Section 1131 of Public Law 110-289, 122 Stat. 2654 (codified at 12 
U.S.C. 4568).
    d. Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP) as authorized under the 
HOME Investments Partnership Program heading of Division A, Title XII 
of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Public Law 111-5, 
123 Stat. 115, 220-21.
    e. Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, 
Public Law 93-383, 88 Stat. 633 (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 5301 
et seq.); 24 CFR part 570 including:
    (1) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program;
    (2) Section 108 Loan Guarantee program;
    (3) Economic development grants pursuant to Section 108(q);
    (4) Urban Development Action Grants
    (5) Neighborhood Stabilization Programs Under Housing and Economic 
Recovery Act of 2008, Public Law 110-289, 122 Stat. 2850; Title XII of 
Division A of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, 
Public Law 111-5, 123 Stat. 115; and Section 1497 of the Wall Street 
Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, Public Law 111-203, 124 
Stat. 1376 (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 5301 note);
    (6) CDBG Disaster Recovery Grants as provided for in annual and 
supplemental HUD appropriations acts; and
    (7) Appalachian Regional Commission grants pursuant to section 214 
of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965, Public Law 89-4, 
79 Stat. 5 (codified as amended at 40 U.S.C. 14507) and consistent with 
the CDBG program authorized under Title I of the Housing and Community 
Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383, 88 Stat. 633 (codified as 
amended at 42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.).
    f. Overall Departmental responsibility for policies, standards, 
procedures, and advisory materials for compliance with the Uniform 
Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 
1970, Public Law 91-646, 84 Stat. 1894 (1971) (codified as amended at 
42 U.S.C. 4601 et seq.); 49 CFR part 24 (except for the authority to 
exercise the Federal Agency waiver authority provided under 49 CFR 
24.7).
    g. Environment, overall Departmental responsibility for compliance 
with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), Public Law 
91-190, 83 Stat. 852 (1970) (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 4321-
4347), and the related laws and authorities cited in 24 CFR 50.4 and 
58.5. The Director of the Office of Environment and Energy, within the 
Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Grant Programs, is 
designated to serve as the Departmental Environmental Clearance Officer 
(DECO). The DECO serves as the Departmental lead in all federal 
initiatives that address NEPA and other federal environmental laws and 
authorities cited in 24 CFR 50.4 and 58.5 and as the Departmental 
signatory for environmental compliance MOUs with other federal agencies 
addressing compliance at the regional and national level.
    h. Slum Clearance and Urban Renewal Program Under Title I of the 
Housing Act of 1949, Public Law 81-171, 63 Stat. 413 and any program 
that is superseded or inactive by, or inactive by reason of, Title I of 
the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974,

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Public Law 93-383, 88 Stat. 633 (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 
5316).
    i. Rental Rehabilitation Program, United States Housing Act of 1937 
Sec.  17, Public Law 98-181, 97 Stat. 1196 (repealed 1990); 24 CFR part 
511.
    j. Section 312 Rehabilitation Loan Program, Housing Act of 1964 
Sec.  312, Public Law 88-560, 78 Stat. 769 (repealed 1990); 24 CFR part 
510.
    k. Homeownership Zone Initiative (HOZ) grants as provided for in 
section 205 of the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and 
Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997, 
Public Law 104-204, 110 Stat. 2874 (1996) and funded with recaptured 
Nehemiah grants authorized under Title VI of the Housing and Community 
Development Act of 1987, Pub. L. 100-242, 101 Stat. 1815 (1988) 
(codified at 12 U.S.C. 17151 note).
    l. HOPE for Homeownership of Single-family Housing Program (HOPE 
3), Title IV, Subtitle C of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable 
Housing Act, Public Law 101-625, 104 Stat. 4079 (1990) (codified at 42 
U.S.C. 12891).
    m. New Communities Program, Section 413 of the Housing and Urban 
Development Act of 1968, Public Law 90-448, 82 Stat. 476 (repealed 
1983), Section 726 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1970, 
Public Law 91-609 (repealed 1983), 84 Stat. 1784, Section 474 of the 
Housing and Urban-Rural Recovery Act of 1983, Public Law 98-181, 97 
Stat. 1237 (codified at 12 U.S.C. 1701g-5b), and any other functions, 
powers and duties which may affect the liquidation of the New 
Communities program.
    n. Technical assistance and capacity building awards authorized 
under any program or matter listed in Section A.1 and as provided for 
in annual and supplemental HUD appropriations acts (e.g., Consolidated 
Appropriations Act 2010, Pub. L. 111-117, 123 Stat. 3093 (2009)). 
Further, in the absence of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Grant 
Programs, the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and 
Development, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development, and the General Deputy Assistant Secretary 
for Community Planning and Development redelegate to the Director of 
the Office of Block Grant Assistance all powers and authorities of the 
Assistant Secretary necessary to carry out programs and matters listed 
in of Section A.1. paragraphs e. and h. Further, in the absence of the 
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Grant Programs, the Assistant Secretary 
for Community Planning and Development, the Principal Deputy Assistant 
Secretary for Community Planning and Development, and the General 
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development 
redelegate to the Director of the Office of Affordable Housing Programs 
all powers and authorities of the Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Community Planning and Development, and the General Deputy Assistant 
Secretary for Community Planning and Development necessary to carry out 
programs and matters listed in Section A.1. paragraphs b, c, d, f, g, 
and k.

2. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Special Needs

    Except those authorities specifically excluded, the Assistant 
Secretary for Community Planning and Development, the Principal Deputy 
Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, and the 
General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and 
Development redelegate to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Special 
Needs all powers and authorities necessary to carry out the following 
Community Planning and Development programs and matters:
    a. Title IV of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, Public 
Law 100-77, 101 Stat. 482 (1987) (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 
11301 et seq.), including the following: Emergency Shelter Grants/
Emergency Solutions Grants Program, 24 CFR part 576; Supportive Housing 
program, 24 CFR part 583; Shelter Plus Care program, 24 CFR part 582; 
Moderate Rehabilitation for Single Room Occupancy program, 24 CFR part 
882, subpart H; Continuum of Care program, 24 CFR part 578; Rural 
Housing Stability Assistance program.
    b. Base Closure, Base Closure Community Redevelopment and Homeless 
Assistance Act of 1994, Public Law 103-421, 108 Stat. 4352 (codified as 
amended at 10 U.S.C. 2687 note); 24 CFR part 586.
    c. Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), as 
authorized under the Homelessness Prevention Fund heading of Division 
A, Title XII of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, 
Public Law 111-5, 123 Stat. 115.
    d. Title V of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, Public 
Law 100-77, 101 Stat. 482 (1987) (codified as amended 42 U.S.C. 11411 
et seq.), 24 CFR part 581.
    e. Veterans Homelessness Prevention Demonstration Program, as 
provided for in annual HUD appropriations act(s) (e.g., Omnibus 
Appropriations Act, 2009, Pub. L. 111-8, 123 Stat. 524 (2009)).
    f. AIDS Housing Opportunity Act, Title VIII, Subtitle D of the 
Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, Public Law 101-625, 
104 Stat. 4079 (1990) (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 12901-12912); 
24 CFR part 574.
    Further, in the absence of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Special Needs, the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and 
Development, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development, and the General Deputy Assistant Secretary 
for Community Planning and Development redelegate to the Director of 
the Office of Special Needs Programs all powers and authorities of the 
Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, the 
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and 
Development, and the General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development necessary to carry out programs and matters 
listed in Section A.2. paragraphs a., b., c., d., and e. Further, the 
Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, the 
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and 
Development, and the General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development redelegate to the Director of the Community 
Assistance Division the authority to sign notices of available 
properties and subsequent letters regarding the properties under Title 
V of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (codified as amended 42 
U.S.C. 11411 et seq.). Further, in the absence of the Deputy Assistant 
Secretary for Special Needs, the Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Community Planning and Development, and the General Deputy Assistant 
Secretary for Community Planning and Development redelegate to the 
Director of the Office of HIV/AIDS Housing all powers and authorities 
of the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, the 
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and 
Development, and the General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development necessary to carry out programs and matters 
listed in Section A.2. paragraph f.

3. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economic Development

    Except those authorities specifically excluded, the Assistant 
Secretary for Community Planning and Development, the Principal Deputy 
Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, and the 
General Deputy

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Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development redelegate 
to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economic Development all powers 
and authorities necessary to carry out the following Community Planning 
and Development programs and matters:
    a. The Loan Guarantee Recovery Program under Section 4 of the 
Church Arson Prevention Act of 1996, Public Law 104-155, 110 Stat. 
1392; 24 CFR part 573.
    b. Neighborhood Initiatives grants specifically designated in 
annual HUD appropriations acts (e.g., Consolidated Appropriations Act 
2010, Pub. L. 111-117, 123 Stat. 3034 (2009)).
    c. Rural Innovation Fund grants as provided for in annual HUD 
appropriations act(s) (e.g., Consolidated Appropriations Act 2010, Pub. 
L. 111-117, 123 Stat. 3084 (2009)).
    d. Rural Housing and Economic Development grants specifically 
designated originally in the Fiscal Year 1998 HUD Appropriations Act, 
Public Law 105-65, 111 Stat. 1344 1997, and subsequent annual HUD 
appropriations acts.
    e. Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP) under section 
11 of the Housing Opportunity Program Extension Act of 1996, Public Law 
104-120, 110 Stat. 834 (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 12805 note).
    f. Pilot Program to Rehabilitate and Modify Homes of Disabled and 
Low-Income Veterans, as authorized under section 1079 of the Carl Levin 
and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2015, Public Law 113-291, 128 Stat. 3292, 3521-3524 (2014).
    Further, in the absence of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Economic Development, the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning 
and Development, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development, and the General Deputy Assistant Secretary 
for Community Planning and Development redelegate to the Director of 
the Rural Housing and Economic Development Division all powers and 
authorities of the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and 
Development, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development, and the General Deputy Assistant Secretary 
for Community Planning and Development necessary to carry out programs 
and matters listed in Section A.3.

4. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations

    Except those authorities specifically excluded, the Assistant 
Secretary for Community Planning and Development, the Principal Deputy 
Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, and the 
General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and 
Development redelegate to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations 
and the Director of Technical Assistance and Management all powers and 
authorities of the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and 
Development, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development, and the General Deputy Assistant Secretary 
for Community Planning and Development necessary to carry out the 
following Community Planning and Development programs and matters:
    a. Technical Assistance and Capacity Building awards authorized 
under any program or matter delegated to the Assistant Secretary for 
Community Planning and Development, the Principal Deputy Assistant 
Secretary for Community Planning and Development, and the General 
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development 
(e.g., section 107 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 
1987, as amended and Section 4 Capacity Building for Community 
Development and Affordable Housing Grants program as authorized by 
Section 4 of the HUD Demonstration Act of 1993 (Pub. L. 103-120, 107 
Stat. 1148, 42 U.S.C. 9816 note), as amended, and as provided for in 
annual and supplemental HUD appropriations acts (e.g., Consolidated 
Appropriations Act 2010, Pub. L. 111-117, 123 Stat. 3093 (2009)).
    b. All programs consolidated in the Revolving Fund (Liquidating 
Programs) established pursuant to Title II of the Independent Offices 
Appropriations Act, Public Law 98-45, 97 Stat. 223 (1983) (codified at 
12 U.S.C. 1701g-5), including all authority of the Assistant Secretary 
with respect to functions, administration and management of the 
Revolving Fund (Liquidating Programs). Only the Assistant Secretary for 
Community Planning and Development, the Principal Deputy Assistant 
Secretary for Community Planning and Development, and the General 
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development are 
the responsible officials for allotments in the Revolving Fund 
(Liquidating Programs).
    c. Economic Development Initiative grants, as provided for in 
annual HUD appropriations acts (e.g., Consolidated Appropriations 
Resolution, Fiscal Year 2003, Pub. L. 108-7, 117 Stat. 11 (2003)).
    d. Grants for urban Empowerment Zones (EZ) as provided for in 
annual HUD appropriations acts (e.g., Consolidated Appropriations 
Resolution, Fiscal Year 2003, Pub. L. 108-7, 117 Stat. 11 (2003)).
    e. Neighborhood Initiatives grants specifically designated in 
annual HUD appropriations acts (e.g., Consolidated Appropriations Act 
2010, Pub. L. 111-117, 123 Stat. 3034 (2009)).
    f. Rural Innovation Fund grants as provided for in annual HUD 
appropriations act(s) (e.g., Consolidated Appropriations Act 2010, Pub. 
L. 111-117, 123 Stat. 3084 (2009)).
    g. The Renewal Communities (RC) Initiative as authorized under 
title 26, subtitle A, chapter 1, subchapter X of the Internal Revenue 
Code, as amended, 26 U.S.C. 1400E et seq.; 24 CFR part 599.
    h. The urban Empowerment Zones (EZ), as authorized under title 26, 
subtitle A, chapter 1, subchapter U of the Internal Revenue Code 
(codified as amended at 26 U.S.C. 1391 et seq.); 24 CFR parts 597 and 
598.

Section B. General Authority Excepted

    The authority redelegated under Section A does not include:
    1. The authority to issue or waive regulations covered by section 
7(q) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act;
    2. The authority to exercise the Federal Agency waiver authority 
provided under 49 CFR 24.7;
    3. The authority to enter regulations or directives into 
Departmental clearance; or
    4. Any authority not delegated to the Assistant Secretary for 
Community Planning and Development, the Principal Deputy Assistant 
Secretary for Community Planning and Development, and the General 
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development under 
the Consolidated Delegation of Authority for Community Planning and 
Development. The Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and 
Development, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development, or the General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Community Planning and Development may revoke at any time this 
redelegation with respect to the programs and matters listed in Section 
A.

Section C. Authority To Further Redelegate

    The authority redelegated in Section A may be further redelegated 
to employees of the Department.

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Section D. Redelegations Superseded

    This notice supersedes all prior redelegations of authority to 
Deputy Assistant Secretaries of Community Planning and Development, 
including the redelegation of authority published on June 29, 2012 at 
77 FR 38853.

Section E. Actions Ratified

    The Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, the 
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and 
Development, and the General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development hereby ratify all actions previously taken by 
the Deputy Assistant Secretaries for Community Planning and 
Development, with respect to the programs and matters listed in Section 
A.

    Authority: Section 7(d), Department of Housing and Urban 
Development Act, 42 U.S.C. 3535(d).

    Dated: January 10, 2017.
Harriet Tregoning,
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and 
Development.
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Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 12 / Thursday, January 19, 2017 / Notices 6611 such transfers no later than 30 days appropriations act for the applicable projects shall execute and record either a before such notice takes effect. In FY fiscal year. These statutory terms and continuation of the existing use agreement or 2016, HUD continued to utilize the FY conditions have, in general, been a new use agreement for the project where, in either case, any use restrictions in such 2015 published criteria, which covered consistent from one appropriations act agreement are of no lesser duration than the authority enacted for both FY 2015 and to the next. The statutory criteria for FY existing use restrictions. FY 2016. For FY 2017, HUD continues 2017 is enumerated in section 212(c), (9) The transfer does not increase the cost to utilize, without revision, the which provides as follows: (as defined in section 502 of the published FY 2015 criteria. HUD (c) The transfer authorized in subsection Congressional Budget Act of 1974, as believes that criteria established and (a) is subject to the following conditions: amended) of any FHA-insured mortgage, published in FY 2015, and cross- (1) NUMBER AND BEDROOM SIZE OF except to the extent that appropriations are refenced in this notice, will continue to UNITS.— provided in advance for the amount of any such increased cost. assist project owners to determine (A) For occupied units in the transferring whether a transfer is feasible given the project: the number of low-income and very Section 212 (e)(1) requires that HUD specific circumstances of their low-income units and the configuration (i.e. publish by notice in the Federal multifamily projects. bedroom size) provided by the transferring Register the terms and conditions for project shall be no less than when transferred HUD approval of transfers, no later than DATES: Effective Date: February 21, to the receiving project or projects and the 2017. net dollar amount of Federal assistance 30 days before such notice takes effect. provided to the transferring project shall This notice is being issued in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: remain the same in the receiving project or accordance with the publication Katherine Nzive, Director, Program requirements of section 212(e)(1). In this projects. Adminstration Office, Office of Asset Federal Register notice, HUD advises (B) For unoccupied units in the Management and Portfolio Oversight of transferring project: the Secretary may that the criteria for approval of transfers Multifamily Housing, Office of Housing, authorize a reduction in the number of are unchanged from those in effect for Department of Housing and Urban dwelling units in the receiving project or fiscal years 2015 and 2016 and Development, 451 7th Street SW., Room projects to allow for a reconfiguration of published in the Federal Register on 6110, Washington, DC 20410; telephone bedroom sizes to meet current market March 31, 2015, at 80 FR 16963.3 For number 202–402–3440 (this is not a toll- demands, as determined by the Secretary and provided there is no increase in the project- the convenience of the reader, the free number). Persons with hearing or criteria can also be found in Microsoft speech impairments may access this based assistance budget authority. (2) The transferring project shall, as Word format on HUD’s webpage at: number through TTY by calling the toll- http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/ determined by the Secretary, be either free Federal Relay Service at 800–877– physically obsolete or economically HUD?src=/program_offices/housing/ 8339. nonviable. mfh/memos_letters. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Beginning (3) The receiving project or projects shall This notice will become effective with section 318 of the Department of meet or exceed applicable physical standards February 21, 2017. HUD will begin Housing and Urban Development established by the Secretary. accepting requests for transfers pursuant Appropriations Act, 2006 (Pub. L. 109– (4) The owner or mortgagor of the to this notice on or after the effective 115, 119 Stat. 2396, approved November transferring project shall notify and consult with the tenants residing in the transferring date. For questions regarding the 30, 2005), HUD appropriations acts have submission or status of a transfer project and provide a certification of contained a general provision approval by all appropriate local request, interested parties should authorizing the Secretary to approve governmental officials. contact their local HUD Multifamily requests from project owners for the (5) The tenants of the transferring project Regional Center or Satellite Office. The transfer of certain rental assistance, who remain eligible for assistance to be list of HUD Multifamily Regional debt, and income-based use restrictions provided by the receiving project or projects Centers and Satellite Offices is available between HUD-assisted projects. For shall not be required to vacate their units in at: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/ fiscal year 2017, this transfer authority the transferring project or projects until new HUD?src=/program_offices/housing/ is provided under section 212 of of the units in the receiving project are available for mfh/hsgmfbus/abouthubspcs. occupancy. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 216 Dated: January 12, 2017. (6) The Secretary determines that this (Pub. L. 114–113, 129 Stat. 2889, transfer is in the best interest of the tenants. Edward L. Golding, approved December 18, 2015 (Section (7) If either the transferring project or the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for 212). Section 212(a) states that receiving project or projects meets the Housing. ‘‘[n]otwithstanding any other provision condition specified in subsection (d)(2)(A),1 [FR Doc. 2017–01260 Filed 1–18–17; 8:45 am] of law . . . the Secretary of Housing and any lien on the receiving project resulting from additional financing obtained by the BILLING CODE 4210–67–P Urban Development may authorize the transfer of some or all project-based owner shall be subordinate to any FHA- assistance, debt held or insured by the insured mortgage lien transferred to, or placed on, such project by the Secretary, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND Secretary and statutorily required low- URBAN DEVELOPMENT except that the Secretary may waive this income and very low-income use requirement upon determination that such a restrictions if any, associated with one waiver is necessary to facilitate the financing [Docket No. FR–5981–D–02] or more multifamily housing project or of acquisition, construction, and/or projects to another multifamily housing rehabilitation of the receiving project or Redelegation of Authority to the project or projects.’’ Section 212(b) also projects. Deputy Assistant Secretaries in the allows for phased transfers of project- (8) If the transferring project meets the Office of Community Planning and mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES based assistance to accommodate the requirements of subsection (d)(2),2 the owner Development financing and other requirements or mortgagor of the receiving project or AGENCY: Office of the Assistant related to rehabilitating or constructing 1 Subsection (d)(2)(A) pertains to housing that is Secretary for Community Planning and the project or projects to which the subject to a mortgage insured under the National Development, HUD. assistance is transferred. Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.). HUD approval of transfers is subject 2 Subsection (d)(2) defines the term ‘‘multifamily 3 See https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2015-03- to the conditions enumerated in the housing project.’’ 31/pdf/2015-06776.pdf. 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6612 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 12 / Thursday, January 19, 2017 / Notices ACTION: Notice of Redelegation of including a redelegation published on (4) Urban Development Action Grants Authority to Deputy Assistant June 29, 2012 at 77 FR 38853. Also (5) Neighborhood Stabilization Secretaries in Community Planning and published elsewhere in today’s Federal Programs Under Housing and Economic Development. Register is a redelegation of authority Recovery Act of 2008, Public Law 110– from the Assistant Secretary for 289, 122 Stat. 2850; Title XII of Division SUMMARY: Section 7(d) of the Community Planning and Development, A of the American Recovery and Department of Housing and Urban the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Reinvestment Act of 2009, Public Law Development Act, as amended, provides for Community Planning and 111–5, 123 Stat. 115; and Section 1497 authority to the Secretary to delegate Development, and the General Deputy of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer functions, powers, and duties as the Assistant Secretary for Community Protection Act of 2010, Public Law 111– Secretary deems necessary. By separate Planning and Development to Directors 203, 124 Stat. 1376 (codified as notice published in today’s Federal and Deputy Directors of CPD in HUD amended at 42 U.S.C. 5301 note); Register, the Secretary of HUD delegates Field Offices. (6) CDBG Disaster Recovery Grants as concurrent authority to the Assistant provided for in annual and Secretary for Community Planning and Section A. General Redelegation of Authority supplemental HUD appropriations acts; Development, the Principal Deputy and Assistant Secretary for Community 1. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Grant (7) Appalachian Regional Commission Planning and Development, and the Programs grants pursuant to section 214 of the General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Except those authorities specifically Appalachian Regional Development Act Community Planning and Development. excluded, the Assistant Secretary for of 1965, Public Law 89–4, 79 Stat. 5 In this notice, the Assistant Secretary of Community Planning and Development, (codified as amended at 40 U.S.C. Community Planning and Development, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary 14507) and consistent with the CDBG the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and program authorized under Title I of the for Community Planning and Development, and the General Deputy Housing and Community Development Development, and the General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Act of 1974, Public Law 93–383, 88 Stat. Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development redelegate to 633 (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. Planning and Development redelegate to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Grant 5301 et seq.). the Deputy Assistant Secretaries and Programs all powers and authorities f. Overall Departmental responsibility other specified HUD officials all powers necessary to carry out the following for policies, standards, procedures, and and authorities necessary to carry out Community Planning and Development advisory materials for compliance with Office of Community Planning and programs and matters: the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Development (CPD) programs, except a. Comprehensive Housing Real Property Acquisition Policies Act for those powers and authorities Affordability Strategies (CHAS), Title I of 1970, Public Law 91–646, 84 Stat. specifically excluded. of the Cranston-Gonzalez National 1894 (1971) (codified as amended at 42 DATES: Effective Date: January 10, 2017. Affordable Housing Act, Public Law U.S.C. 4601 et seq.); 49 CFR part 24 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cliff 101–625, 104 Stat. 4079 (1990) (codified (except for the authority to exercise the Taffet, General Deputy Assistant as amended at 42 U.S.C. 12701 et seq.); Federal Agency waiver authority Secretary, Office of Community consolidated plans, 24 CFR part 91. provided under 49 CFR 24.7). Planning and Development, Department b. The HOME Investment g. Environment, overall Departmental of Housing and Urban Development, Partnerships Act, Title II of the responsibility for compliance with the 451 7th Street SW., Room 7100, Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable National Environmental Policy Act of Washington, DC 20410–7000; telephone Housing Act, Public Law 101–625, 104 1969 (NEPA), Public Law 91–190, 83 number 202–708–2690. This is not a Stat. 4079 (1990) (codified as amended Stat. 852 (1970) (codified as amended at toll-free number. For those needing at 42 U.S.C. 12721 et seq.); 24 CFR part 42 U.S.C. 4321–4347), and the related assistance, this number may be accessed 92. laws and authorities cited in 24 CFR via TTY by calling the Federal Relay c. Housing Trust Fund (HTF), Section 50.4 and 58.5. The Director of the Office Service at 800–877–8339. 1338 of the Federal Housing Enterprises of Environment and Energy, within the Financial Safety and Soundness Act of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary 1992, added by Section 1131 of Public Published elsewhere today in the for Grant Programs, is designated to Law 110–289, 122 Stat. 2654 (codified at Federal Register is a revised 12 U.S.C. 4568). serve as the Departmental consolidated delegation of authority d. Tax Credit Assistance Program Environmental Clearance Officer from the Secretary to the Assistant (TCAP) as authorized under the HOME (DECO). The DECO serves as the Secretary for Community Planning and Investments Partnership Program Departmental lead in all federal Development, the Principal Deputy heading of Division A, Title XII of initiatives that address NEPA and other Assistant Secretary for Community American Recovery and Reinvestment federal environmental laws and Planning and Development, and the Act of 2009, Public Law 111–5, 123 Stat. authorities cited in 24 CFR 50.4 and General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 115, 220–21. 58.5 and as the Departmental signatory Community Planning and Development. e. Title I of the Housing and for environmental compliance MOUs This notice updates and revises Community Development Act of 1974, with other federal agencies addressing redelegations of authority to Deputy Public Law 93–383, 88 Stat. 633 compliance at the regional and national Assistant Secretaries within the Office level. mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 5301 of Community Planning and et seq.); 24 CFR part 570 including: h. Slum Clearance and Urban Development. This notice supersedes all (1) Community Development Block Renewal Program Under Title I of the previous redelegations of authority by Grant (CDBG) program; Housing Act of 1949, Public Law 81– the Assistant Secretary for Community (2) Section 108 Loan Guarantee 171, 63 Stat. 413 and any program that Planning and Development to CPD program; is superseded or inactive by, or inactive Deputy Assistant Secretaries and other (3) Economic development grants by reason of, Title I of the Housing and specified HUD officials in CPD, pursuant to Section 108(q); Community Development Act of 1974, VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:20 Jan 18, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00131 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\19JAN1.SGM 19JAN1

Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 12 / Thursday, January 19, 2017 / Notices 6613 Public Law 93–383, 88 Stat. 633 Community Planning and Development, f. AIDS Housing Opportunity Act, (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 5316). and the General Deputy Assistant Title VIII, Subtitle D of the Cranston- i. Rental Rehabilitation Program, Secretary for Community Planning and Gonzalez National Affordable Housing United States Housing Act of 1937 § 17, Development redelegate to the Director Act, Public Law 101–625, 104 Stat. 4079 Public Law 98–181, 97 Stat. 1196 of the Office of Affordable Housing (1990) (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. (repealed 1990); 24 CFR part 511. Programs all powers and authorities of 12901–12912); 24 CFR part 574. j. Section 312 Rehabilitation Loan the Assistant Secretary for Community Further, in the absence of the Deputy Program, Housing Act of 1964 § 312, Planning and Development, the Assistant Secretary for Special Needs, Public Law 88–560, 78 Stat. 769 Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Assistant Secretary for Community (repealed 1990); 24 CFR part 510. Community Planning and Development, Planning and Development, the k. Homeownership Zone Initiative and the General Deputy Assistant Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for (HOZ) grants as provided for in section Secretary for Community Planning and Community Planning and Development, 205 of the Departments of Veterans Development necessary to carry out and the General Deputy Assistant Affairs and Housing and Urban programs and matters listed in Section Secretary for Community Planning and Development, and Independent A.1. paragraphs b, c, d, f, g, and k. Development redelegate to the Director Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997, of the Office of Special Needs Programs Public Law 104–204, 110 Stat. 2874 2. Deputy Assistant Secretary for all powers and authorities of the (1996) and funded with recaptured Special Needs Assistant Secretary for Community Nehemiah grants authorized under Title Except those authorities specifically Planning and Development, the VI of the Housing and Community excluded, the Assistant Secretary for Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Development Act of 1987, Pub. L. 100– Community Planning and Development, Community Planning and Development, 242, 101 Stat. 1815 (1988) (codified at the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary and the General Deputy Assistant 12 U.S.C. 17151 note). for Community Planning and Secretary for Community Planning and l. HOPE for Homeownership of Development, and the General Deputy Development necessary to carry out Single-family Housing Program (HOPE Assistant Secretary for Community programs and matters listed in Section 3), Title IV, Subtitle C of the Cranston- Planning and Development redelegate to A.2. paragraphs a., b., c., d., and e. Gonzalez National Affordable Housing the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Further, the Assistant Secretary for Act, Public Law 101–625, 104 Stat. 4079 Special Needs all powers and Community Planning and Development, (1990) (codified at 42 U.S.C. 12891). authorities necessary to carry out the the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary m. New Communities Program, following Community Planning and for Community Planning and Section 413 of the Housing and Urban Development programs and matters: Development, and the General Deputy Development Act of 1968, Public Law a. Title IV of the McKinney-Vento Assistant Secretary for Community 90–448, 82 Stat. 476 (repealed 1983), Homeless Assistance Act, Public Law Planning and Development redelegate to Section 726 of the Housing and Urban 100–77, 101 Stat. 482 (1987) (codified as the Director of the Community Development Act of 1970, Public Law amended at 42 U.S.C. 11301 et seq.), Assistance Division the authority to sign 91–609 (repealed 1983), 84 Stat. 1784, including the following: Emergency notices of available properties and Section 474 of the Housing and Urban- Shelter Grants/Emergency Solutions subsequent letters regarding the Rural Recovery Act of 1983, Public Law Grants Program, 24 CFR part 576; properties under Title V of the 98–181, 97 Stat. 1237 (codified at 12 Supportive Housing program, 24 CFR McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance U.S.C. 1701g–5b), and any other part 583; Shelter Plus Care program, 24 Act (codified as amended 42 U.S.C. functions, powers and duties which CFR part 582; Moderate Rehabilitation 11411 et seq.). Further, in the absence may affect the liquidation of the New for Single Room Occupancy program, 24 of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Communities program. CFR part 882, subpart H; Continuum of Special Needs, the Assistant Secretary n. Technical assistance and capacity Care program, 24 CFR part 578; Rural for Community Planning and building awards authorized under any Housing Stability Assistance program. Development, the Principal Deputy program or matter listed in Section A.1 b. Base Closure, Base Closure Assistant Secretary for Community and as provided for in annual and Community Redevelopment and Planning and Development, and the supplemental HUD appropriations acts Homeless Assistance Act of 1994, Public General Deputy Assistant Secretary for (e.g., Consolidated Appropriations Act Law 103–421, 108 Stat. 4352 (codified Community Planning and Development 2010, Pub. L. 111–117, 123 Stat. 3093 as amended at 10 U.S.C. 2687 note); 24 redelegate to the Director of the Office (2009)). Further, in the absence of the CFR part 586. of HIV/AIDS Housing all powers and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Grant c. Homelessness Prevention and authorities of the Assistant Secretary for Programs, the Assistant Secretary for Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), as Community Planning and Development, Community Planning and Development, authorized under the Homelessness the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Prevention Fund heading of Division A, for Community Planning and for Community Planning and Title XII of the American Recovery and Development, and the General Deputy Development, and the General Deputy Reinvestment Act of 2009, Public Law Assistant Secretary for Community Assistant Secretary for Community 111–5, 123 Stat. 115. Planning and Development necessary to Planning and Development redelegate to d. Title V of the McKinney-Vento carry out programs and matters listed in the Director of the Office of Block Grant Homeless Assistance Act, Public Law Section A.2. paragraph f. Assistance all powers and authorities of 100–77, 101 Stat. 482 (1987) (codified as the Assistant Secretary necessary to amended 42 U.S.C. 11411 et seq.), 24 3. Deputy Assistant Secretary for mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES carry out programs and matters listed in CFR part 581. Economic Development of Section A.1. paragraphs e. and h. e. Veterans Homelessness Prevention Except those authorities specifically Further, in the absence of the Deputy Demonstration Program, as provided for excluded, the Assistant Secretary for Assistant Secretary for Grant Programs, in annual HUD appropriations act(s) Community Planning and Development, the Assistant Secretary for Community (e.g., Omnibus Appropriations Act, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Planning and Development, the 2009, Pub. 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6614 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 12 / Thursday, January 19, 2017 / Notices Assistant Secretary for Community Community Planning and Development, d. Grants for urban Empowerment Planning and Development redelegate to the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Zones (EZ) as provided for in annual the Deputy Assistant Secretary for for Community Planning and HUD appropriations acts (e.g., Economic Development all powers and Development, and the General Deputy Consolidated Appropriations authorities necessary to carry out the Assistant Secretary for Community Resolution, Fiscal Year 2003, Pub. L. following Community Planning and Planning and Development redelegate to 108–7, 117 Stat. 11 (2003)). Development programs and matters: the Deputy Assistant Secretary for e. Neighborhood Initiatives grants a. The Loan Guarantee Recovery Operations and the Director of specifically designated in annual HUD Program under Section 4 of the Church Technical Assistance and Management appropriations acts (e.g., Consolidated Arson Prevention Act of 1996, Public all powers and authorities of the Appropriations Act 2010, Pub. L. 111– Law 104–155, 110 Stat. 1392; 24 CFR Assistant Secretary for Community 117, 123 Stat. 3034 (2009)). part 573. Planning and Development, the f. Rural Innovation Fund grants as b. Neighborhood Initiatives grants Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for provided for in annual HUD specifically designated in annual HUD Community Planning and Development, appropriations act(s) (e.g., Consolidated appropriations acts (e.g., Consolidated and the General Deputy Assistant Appropriations Act 2010, Pub. L. 111– Appropriations Act 2010, Pub. L. 111– Secretary for Community Planning and 117, 123 Stat. 3084 (2009)). 117, 123 Stat. 3034 (2009)). Development necessary to carry out the g. The Renewal Communities (RC) c. Rural Innovation Fund grants as following Community Planning and Initiative as authorized under title 26, provided for in annual HUD Development programs and matters: subtitle A, chapter 1, subchapter X of appropriations act(s) (e.g., Consolidated a. Technical Assistance and Capacity the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, Appropriations Act 2010, Pub. L. 111– Building awards authorized under any 26 U.S.C. 1400E et seq.; 24 CFR part 117, 123 Stat. 3084 (2009)). program or matter delegated to the 599. d. Rural Housing and Economic Assistant Secretary for Community h. The urban Empowerment Zones Development grants specifically Planning and Development, the (EZ), as authorized under title 26, designated originally in the Fiscal Year Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for subtitle A, chapter 1, subchapter U of 1998 HUD Appropriations Act, Public Community Planning and Development, the Internal Revenue Code (codified as Law 105–65, 111 Stat. 1344 1997, and and the General Deputy Assistant amended at 26 U.S.C. 1391 et seq.); 24 subsequent annual HUD appropriations Secretary for Community Planning and CFR parts 597 and 598. acts. Development (e.g., section 107 of the e. Self-Help Homeownership Section B. General Authority Excepted Housing and Community Development Opportunity Program (SHOP) under Act of 1987, as amended and Section 4 The authority redelegated under section 11 of the Housing Opportunity Capacity Building for Community Section A does not include: Program Extension Act of 1996, Public Development and Affordable Housing 1. The authority to issue or waive Law 104–120, 110 Stat. 834 (codified as Grants program as authorized by Section regulations covered by section 7(q) of amended at 42 U.S.C. 12805 note). f. Pilot Program to Rehabilitate and 4 of the HUD Demonstration Act of 1993 the Department of Housing and Urban Modify Homes of Disabled and Low- (Pub. L. 103–120, 107 Stat. 1148, 42 Development Act; Income Veterans, as authorized under U.S.C. 9816 note), as amended, and as 2. The authority to exercise the section 1079 of the Carl Levin and provided for in annual and Federal Agency waiver authority Howard P. ‘‘Buck’’ McKeon National supplemental HUD appropriations acts provided under 49 CFR 24.7; Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal (e.g., Consolidated Appropriations Act 3. The authority to enter regulations Year 2015, Public Law 113–291, 128 2010, Pub. L. 111–117, 123 Stat. 3093 or directives into Departmental Stat. 3292, 3521–3524 (2014). (2009)). clearance; or Further, in the absence of the Deputy b. All programs consolidated in the 4. Any authority not delegated to the Assistant Secretary for Economic Revolving Fund (Liquidating Programs) Assistant Secretary for Community Development, the Assistant Secretary established pursuant to Title II of the Planning and Development, the for Community Planning and Independent Offices Appropriations Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Development, the Principal Deputy Act, Public Law 98–45, 97 Stat. 223 Community Planning and Development, Assistant Secretary for Community (1983) (codified at 12 U.S.C. 1701g–5), and the General Deputy Assistant Planning and Development, and the including all authority of the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Secretary with respect to functions, Development under the Consolidated Community Planning and Development administration and management of the Delegation of Authority for Community redelegate to the Director of the Rural Revolving Fund (Liquidating Programs). Planning and Development. The Housing and Economic Development Only the Assistant Secretary for Assistant Secretary for Community Division all powers and authorities of Community Planning and Development, Planning and Development, the the Assistant Secretary for Community the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Planning and Development, the for Community Planning and Community Planning and Development, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Development, and the General Deputy or the General Deputy Assistant Community Planning and Development, Assistant Secretary for Community Secretary for Community Planning and and the General Deputy Assistant Planning and Development are the Development may revoke at any time Secretary for Community Planning and responsible officials for allotments in this redelegation with respect to the the Revolving Fund (Liquidating programs and matters listed in Section mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES Development necessary to carry out programs and matters listed in Section Programs). A. A.3. c. Economic Development Initiative grants, as provided for in annual HUD Section C. Authority To Further 4. Deputy Assistant Secretary for appropriations acts (e.g., Consolidated Redelegate Operations Appropriations Resolution, Fiscal Year The authority redelegated in Section Except those authorities specifically 2003, Pub. L. 108–7, 117 Stat. 11 A may be further redelegated to excluded, the Assistant Secretary for (2003)). employees of the Department. VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:20 Jan 18, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00133 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\19JAN1.SGM 19JAN1

Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 12 / Thursday, January 19, 2017 / Notices 6615 Section D. Redelegations Superseded the posting of a further revised program Section 8.1 The most recent version of This notice supersedes all prior notice (Revised Program Notice, PIH the RAD program notice is PIH 2012–32, redelegations of authority to Deputy 2012–32/H 2017–03, REV–3). As REV–2, located at https:// Assistant Secretaries of Community provided by the RAD Statute, this notice portal.hud.gov/hudportal/documents/ Planning and Development, including addresses the requirement that the huddoc?id=PIHNotice_2012-32_ the redelegation of authority published demonstration may proceed after 062015.pdf. on June 29, 2012 at 77 FR 38853. publication of notice of its terms in the II. Key Changes Made to RAD Federal Register. This notice Section E. Actions Ratified summarizes the key changes made to The following highlights key changes The Assistant Secretary for PIH 2012–32/H 2017–03, REV–3. This to the RAD program that are included in Community Planning and Development, notice also meets the RAD statutory the Revised Program Notice: the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary requirement to publish at least 10 days First Component (Public Housing for Community Planning and before they may take effect, waivers and Conversions) Development, and the General Deputy alternative requirements authorized by Assistant Secretary for Community the statute, which does not prevent the 1. Creating a new way in which Planning and Development hereby ratify demonstration, as modified, from public housing agencies (PHAs) can all actions previously taken by the proceeding immediately. increase their RAD rents by Deputy Assistant Secretaries for relinquishing existing balances of DATES: Comment Due Date: February 21, Community Planning and Development, replacement housing factor (RHF) funds 2017. with respect to the programs and or demolition and disposition transition Effective Dates: The Revised Program matters listed in Section A. funding (DDTF) (see section 1.5.A). Notice, PIH 2012–32/H 2017–03, REV– 2. Eliminating the cap on the number Authority: Section 7(d), Department of 3, other than those items listed as of project-based voucher (PBV) units at Housing and Urban Development Act, 42 subject to notice and comment or new a project (see section 1.6.A.2). U.S.C. 3535(d). statutory or regulatory waivers or 3. Improving the quality of Dated: January 10, 2017. alternative requirements specified in information that must be provided to Harriet Tregoning, this notice, is effective January 19, 2017. residents of properties undergoing The new statutory and regulatory conversion and requiring that PHAs Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development. waivers and alternative requirements submit responses to resident comments are effective January 30, 2017. in connection with meetings held [FR Doc. 2017–01244 Filed 1–18–17; 8:45 am] The items listed as subject to notice following the issuance of the BILLING CODE 4210–67–P and comment will be effective upon Commitment to enter into a Housing February 21, 2017. If HUD receives Assistance Payments Contract (CHAP) DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND adverse comment that leads to (see section 1.8). URBAN DEVELOPMENT reconsideration, HUD will notify the 4. Extending the prohibition on re- public in a new notice immediately screening to current public housing [Docket No. FR–5630–N–09] upon the expiration of the comment households that will reside in non-RAD period. PBV or non-RAD project-based rental Rental Assistance Demonstration: Revised Program Notice ADDRESSES: Interested persons are assistance (PBRA) units placed in a invited to submit comments project that contain RAD PBV or RAD AGENCY: Office of the Assistant electronically to rad@hud.gov no later PBRA units so as to facilitate the right Secretary for Public and Indian Housing than the comment due date. to return to the assisted property (see and Office of the Assistant Secretary for sections 1.6.C.1 and 1.7.B.1). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To Housing-Federal Housing 5. Correcting the phase-in of rents for assure a timely response, please direct Commissioner, HUD. residents who may experience a rent requests for further information ACTION: Notice. electronically to the email address rad@ increase as a result of conversion, in hud.gov. Written requests may also be order to ensure a more even distribution SUMMARY: On July 26, 2012, HUD across years (see sections 1.6.B.3 and announced through notice in the directed to the following address: Office of Public and Indian Housing—RAD 1.7.B.3). Federal Register the implementation of 6. Clarifying that a PHA is permitted the statutorily authorized Rental Program; Department of Housing and Urban Development; 451 7th Street SW., to receive cash acquisition proceeds in Assistance Demonstration (RAD), which excess of any seller take-back financing provides the opportunity to test the Room 2000; Washington, DC 20410. and that such proceeds must be used for conversion of public housing and other SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Affordable Housing Purposes, a newly HUD-assisted properties to long-term, I. Background defined term (see section 1.4.7). project-based Section 8 rental 7. Establishing flexibility for assistance. The July 26, 2012, Federal RAD, authorized by the Consolidated requirements related to the Capital Register notice also announced the and Further Continuing Appropriations Needs Assessments, permitting certain availability of the program notice (PIH Act, 2012 (Pub. L. 122–55, signed 2012–32), providing program November 18, 2011) (2012 1 The RAD statutory requirements were amended instruction on HUD’s Web site. On July Appropriations Act), allows for the by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 (Pub. 2, 2013, HUD issued a revised program conversion of assistance under the L. 113–76, signed January 17, 2014) (2014 mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES public housing, Rent Supplement (Rent Appropriations Act), the Consolidated and Further notice (PIH 2012–32, REV–1). On April Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113– 26, 2015, HUD issued a further revised Supp), Rental Assistance (RAP), 235, signed December 16, 2014) (2015 program notice (PIH 2012–32, REV–2). Moderate Rehabilitation (Mod Rehab), Appropriations Act), and the Consolidated This Federal Register notice announces and Mod Rehab Single Room Appropriations Act, 2016 (Pub. L. 114–113, signed Occupancy (SRO) programs December 18, 2015) (2016 Appropriations Act). The further revisions to RAD and solicits statutory provisions of the 2012 Appropriations Act public comment on changed eligibility (collectively, ‘‘covered programs’’) to pertaining to RAD, as amended, are referred to as and selection criteria. It also announces long-term, renewable assistance under the RAD Statute in this notice. VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:20 Jan 18, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00134 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\19JAN1.SGM 19JAN1


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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of Redelegation of Authority to Deputy Assistant Secretaries in Community Planning and Development.
DatesEffective Date: January 10, 2017.
ContactCliff Taffet, General Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Community Planning and Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW., Room 7100, Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone number 202-708-2690. This is not a toll-free number. For those needing assistance, this number may be accessed via TTY by calling the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339.
FR Citation82 FR 6611 
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