Oct 28 - Privacy Act of 1974; Notification of the Establishment of a Privacy Act System of Records, HUD Integrated Acquisition Management System (HIAMS)

HUD proposes to establish a new record system to add to its inventory of system of records subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. The proposed system of records, identified as HIAMS will be used by HUD's Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, as well as HUD's regional program offices, to store and manage HUD acquisition-related data from acquisition planning through contract completion. The regional offices will have access to HIAMS for the purposes of entering and reading data into the system. The system will consist of data elements about all companies or institutions authorized to do business with HUD as registered vendors within the Central Contractor Registry (CCR), overseen by the General Services Administration.

Oct 28 - Buy American Exceptions Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

In accordance with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Pub. L. 111-05, approved February 17, 2009) (Recovery Act), and implementing guidance of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), this notice advises that certain exceptions to the Buy American requirement of the Recovery Act have been determined applicable for work using Capital Fund Recovery Formula and Competition (CFRFC) grant funds. Specifically, exceptions were granted to the Cambridge Housing Authority of Cambridge, MA for the purchase and installation of a Variable Refrigerant Volume (VRV) heat pump system and vent limited gas regulators for the Lyndon B. Johnson Apartments project.

Oct 28 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; New Construction Subterranean Termite Protection for New Homes

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.

Oct 28 - Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB Annual Progress Reports for Empowerment Zones

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. Correction: Due to the fact the 60 days had not expired (12/3/2011) 30 day sent early. The primary purpose of this collection is to continue current data reporting for Rounds, I, II, and III Empowerment Zones (EZs). HUD previously designated 30 EZs, which required to submit annual reports to HUD based on the progress reported in implementing the EZs' strategic plans. Businesses located in the EZs are eligible for Federal tax incentives to hire local residents and to expand or improve their operations. This is an extension of a currently approved collection.

Oct 27 - Statutorily Mandated Designation of Difficult Development Areas and Qualified Census Tracts for 2012

This document designates "Difficult Development Areas" (DDAs) for purposes of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) under Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (IRC) (26 U.S.C. 42). The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) makes new DDA designations annually. The designations of "Qualified Census Tracts" (QCTs) under IRC Section 42 published October 6, 2009, remain in effect. In addition to announcing the 2012 DDA designations, HUD seeks public comment on whether it should use Small Area Fair Market Rents (FMRs), rather than metropolitan-area FMRs, in future designations of metropolitan DDAs.

Oct 26 - Notice of Certain Operating Cost Adjustment Factors for 2012

This notice establishes operating cost adjustment factors (OCAFs) for project based assistance contracts for eligible multifamily housing projects having an anniversary date on or after February 11, 2012. 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).

Oct 26 - Announcement of Funding Awards; Limited English Proficiency Initiative Program (LEPI), Fiscal Year 2010/2011

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 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Limited English Proficiency Initiative (LEPI) Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2010/2011. This announcement contains the names and addresses of those award recipients selected for funding based on the rating and ranking of all applications and the amount of the awards.

Oct 26 - Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB Requirements for Single Family Mortgage Instruments

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. This information is used to verify that a mortgage has been properly recorded and is eligible for FHA mortgage insurance.

Oct 26 - Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB, Multifamily Insurance Benefits Claims Package

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. When the terms of a Multifamily contract are breached or when a mortgagee meets conditions stated within the Multifamily contract for an automatic assignment, the holder of the mortgage may file for insurance benefits. To receive these benefits, the mortgagee must prepare and submit to HUD the Multifamily Insurance Benefits Claims Package. HUD uses the information collection to determine the insurance benefits owed to the mortgagee.

Oct 26 - Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Management Reviews of Multifamily Housing Programs

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. HUD staff and Contract Administrators complete the form HUD-9834 during on-site reviews. The information gathered from the form is used to evaluate the quality of management, determine causes of problems, and devise corrective actions to safeguard the Department's financial interest and ensure that tenants are provided with decent, safe, and sanitary housing.

Oct 26 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection for Public Comment for the Family Unification Program (FUP)

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 of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35, as amended). The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal.

Oct 26 - Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB Energy Efficient Mortgages

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. Lenders provide information required to determine the eligibility of a mortgage to be insured under Section 513 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 (Section 106 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992).

Oct 25 - Notice of a Project Waiver of Section 1605 (Buy American Requirement) of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to the Borough of Ocean Gate, NJ

The EPA is hereby granting a project waiver of the Buy American requirements of ARRA Section 1605 under the authority of Section 1605(b)(2) [manufactured goods are not produced in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available quantities and of a satisfactory quality] to the Borough of Ocean Gate, New Jersey (Borough), for the purchase of a foreign manufactured 50 kW wind turbine generator that meets the Borough's design and performance specifications. This is a project specific waiver and only applies to the use of the specified product for the ARRA project being proposed. Any other ARRA project that may wish to use the same product must apply for a separate waiver based on project specific circumstances. Based upon information submitted by the Borough and its consulting engineer, EPA has concluded that there are currently no domestic manufactured 50 kW wind turbines available in sufficient and reasonable quantity and of a satisfactory quality to meet the Borough's project design and performance specifications, and that a waiver is justified. The Regional Administrator is making this determination based on the review and recommendations of the State Revolving Fund Program Team. The Assistant Administrator of the Office of Administration and Resources Management has concurred on this decision to make an exception to Section 1605(a) of ARRA. This action permits the purchase of a foreign manufactured 50 kW wind turbine generator by the Borough, as specified in its June 6, 2011 waiver request.

Oct 25 - Texas; Amendment No. 9 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Texas (FEMA-4029-DR), dated September 9, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 25 - Pennsylvania; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (FEMA-4030-DR), dated September 12, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 25 - New York; Amendment No. 8 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of New York (FEMA-4031-DR), dated September 13, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 24 - Announcement of Funding Awards; Capital Fund Education and Training Community Facilities (CFCF) Program; Fiscal Year 2011

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 in a competition for funding under the Fiscal Year 2011 (FY 2011) Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Capital Fund Education and Training Community Facilities (CFCF) Program. This announcement contains the consolidated names and addresses of this year's award recipients under the CFCF program.

Oct 24 - Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Limited English Proficiency Initiative (LEPI) Program Grant Application

The proposed information collection requirement described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal.

Oct 24 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection for Public Comment; Inspector Candidate Assessment Questionnaire

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.

Oct 24 - Pennsylvania; Amendment No. 4 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (FEMA-4030-DR), dated September 12, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 24 - Pennsylvania; Amendment No. 3 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (FEMA-4030-DR), dated September 12, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 24 - Iowa; Amendment No. 3 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Iowa (FEMA-1998-DR), dated June 27, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 24 - Pennsylvania; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of an Emergency Declaration

This notice amends the notice of an emergency declaration for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (FEMA-3340-EM), dated September 8, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 21 - Federal Property Suitable as Facilities To Assist the Homeless

Suitable/Available Properties Building
Maine Columbia Falls Radar Site Tibbetstown Road Columbia Falls ME 04623 Landholding Agency: GSA Property Number: 54201140001 Status: Excess GSA Number: 1-D-ME-0687 Directions: Buildings 1, 2, 3, and 4 Comments: Four bldgs. totaling 20,375 sq. ft.; each one-story; current use: varies among properties
Michigan Beaver Island High Level Site South End Road Beaver Island MI 49782 Landholding Agency: GSA Property Number: 54201140002 Status: Excess GSA Number: 1-X-MI-664B Comments: 89 sq. ft; current use: storage; non-friable asbestos and lead base paint present; currently under license to the CCE Central Dispatch Authority
Missouri FAA NDB Facility N. Farm Rd. 95 Willard MO Landholding Agency: GSA Property Number: 54201120012 Status: Surplus GSA Number: 7-U-MO-0689 Comments: Correction: this property is now ``unavailable'' it was published as ``available'' in Oct. 7 Federal Register (48 sq. ft., recent use: electrical equipment storage, chain-link fence surrounds property)

Oct 21 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Construction Complaint--Request for Financial Assistance

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.

Oct 20 - White House to Eliminate $3.5 Billion in Wasteful Federal Real Estate Costs

The White House Campaign to Cut Waste announced important progress in the effort to rid the government of excess property. Last year, President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum titled “Disposing of Unneeded Federal Real Estate” directing agencies to identify and dispose of $3 billion in excess real estate. Today, the Campaign to Cut Waste announced that the Administration is on track to exceed this goal – progress that will save the government $3.5 billion through sales, consolidations, cancelled projects, and other efforts to reduce maintenance and utility costs by the end of fiscal year 2012. As part of these efforts, the Campaign today officially labeled a multi-million dollar Georgetown property as excess, initiating the process to get it off the government’s books.

Oct 19 - New HUD Study Finds Moving to Low-Poverty Neighborhoods Lowers Risk of Obesity and Diabetes for Poor Women

Very-low income women who have the opportunity to move from high-poverty neighborhoods into lower poverty areas are significantly less likely to be extremely obese or to have diabetes. Those are among the key findings of a study by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. An article in an upcoming issue of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) highlights the positive health findings, which theU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development previewed today.

Oct 19 - HUD Secretary Announces Disaster Assistance for New Jersey Storm Victims

President Obama issued a disaster declaration for Hunterdon, Mercer, Passaic, Sussex and Warren Counties. The President’s declaration allows HUD to offer foreclosure relief and other assistance to certain families living in these counties.

Oct 19 - HUD Announces $27 Million In “Sweat Equity” Grants

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today awarded $26.6 million in “sweat equity” grants to produce at least 1,477 affordable homes for low-income individuals and families. Funded through HUD’s Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP), the funding awarded today, along with the labor contributed by these households, will significantly lower the cost of homeownership.

Oct 19 - New Jersey; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of New Jersey (FEMA-4033-DR), dated September 15, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 19 - District of Columbia; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the District of Columbia (FEMA-4036-DR), dated September 28, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 19 - Delaware; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Delaware (FEMA-4037-DR), dated September 30, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 19 - Puerto Rico; Amendment No. 5 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (FEMA-4017-DR), dated August 27, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 19 - New York; Amendment No. 6 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of New York (FEMA-4031-DR), dated September 13, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 18 - President Obama Signs Puerto Rico Disaster Declaration

The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the municipalities of Juana Díaz, Naguabo, and Yabucoa.

Oct 18 - HUD Charges Philadelphia Condominium Association with Discriminating Against Residents with Disabilities

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced today that it is charging a Philadelphia condominium association with violating the Fair Housing Act for refusing to revise its “no pets” policy as a reasonable accommodation for condominium residents with disabilities who required assistance animals. HUD's charge alleges that The Philadelphian Owners' Association (POA), which manages the 776-unit Philadelphian condominium complex, requiredthat residents provide burdensome and invasive medical documentation before requests for accommodation would be considered, severely limited access to the complex's facilities for residents accompanied by assistance animals, and failed to address several instances of harassment of residents requiring assistance animals.

Oct 18 - Redelegations of Authority to Directors and Deputy Directors of Community Planning and Development in Field Offices

In this notice, the Assistant Secretary of Community Planning and Development redelegates to the Directors and Deputy Directors of Community Planning and Development in HUD Field Offices all powers and authorities necessary to carry out Office of Community Planning and Development programs, except those powers and authorities specifically excluded.

Oct 18 - Redelegation of Authority for the Deputy Assistant Secretaries in the Office of Community Planning and Development

In this notice, the Assistant Secretary of Community Planning and Development redelegates to the Deputy Assistant Secretaries and other specified HUD officials all powers and authorities necessary to carry out Office of Community Planning and Development programs, except those powers and authorities specifically excluded.

Oct 18 - Order of Succession for the Office of Community Planning and Development

In this notice, the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development designates the Order of Succession for the Office of Community Planning and Development. This Order of Succession supersedes all prior Orders of Succession for the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, including the notice published on October 18, 2006.

Oct 18 - Consolidated Delegation of Authority for the Office of Community Planning and Development

This notice updates, clarifies, and consolidates delegations of authority from the Secretary to the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, the General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, and the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Grant Programs.

Oct 18 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection for Public Comment: Pre-Purchase Homeownership Counseling Demonstration and Impact Evaluation

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.

Oct 18 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection for Public Comment: Additional On-Site Data Collection for the Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Fee Study

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.

Oct 18 - Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB Homelessness Prevention Study

The Department of Housing and Urban Development requests review and approval of the Paperwork Reduction Act requirements for site visits that are part of HUD's Homelessness Prevention Study. The proposed information collection was approved under emergency review (OMB Control 2528-0270). As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, the proposed information collection will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for full review and extension of approval. The Department is soliciting public comments on the proposed collection of information to: (1) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (2) minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; including through the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology that will reduce burden (e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses).

Oct 18 - Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB Annual Progress Reports for Empowerment Zones

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 primary purpose of this collection is to continue current data reporting for Rounds, I, II, and III Empowerment Zones (EZs). HUD previously designated 30 EZs, which required to submit annual reports to HUD based on the progress reported in implementing the EZs' strategic plans. Businesses located in the EZs are eligible for Federal tax incentives to hire local residents and to expand or improve their operations. This is an extension of a currently approved collection.

Oct 17 - Order of Succession for the Office of Departmental Operations and Coordination

In this notice, the Director, Office of Departmental Operations and Coordination, Department of Housing and Urban Development, designates the Order of Succession for the Office of Departmental Operations and Coordination. This Order of Succession supersedes any previous Order of Succession for the Office of Departmental Operations and Coordination.

Oct 17 - Delegation of Authority for the Office of Departmental Operations and Coordination

Through this notice, the Secretary delegates to the Director of Departmental Operations and Coordination authority and responsibility for departmental operations and coordination, specifically relating to quality management reviews, labor relations, and the Southwest Borders Initiative. This delegation supersedes all previous delegations of authority to the Office of Departmental Operations and Coordination (ODOC).

Oct 17 - Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Application for Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control Grant Programs and Quality Assurance Plans

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. This information collection is required in conjunction with the issuance of Notice of Funding Availability of approximately for Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control Programs that are authorized under Title X of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, Public Law 102- 550, Section 1011, and other legislation. The quality Assurance Plan is obtained after the award of grants.

Oct 17 - Maryland; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Maryland (FEMA-4038-DR), dated October 5, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 17 - Vermont; Amendment No. 8 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for State of Vermont (FEMA-4022-DR), dated September 1, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 17 - Utah; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for State of Utah (FEMA-4011-DR), dated August 8, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 17 - Texas; Amendment No. 8 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Texas (FEMA-4029-DR), dated September 9, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 17 - Texas; Amendment No. 7 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Texas (FEMA-4029-DR), dated September 9, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 17 - South Dakota; Amendment No. 9 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for State of South Dakota (FEMA-1984-DR), dated May 13, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 17 - Pennsylvania; Amendment No. 3 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (FEMA-4025-DR), dated September 3, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 17 - North Carolina; Amendment No. 9 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of North Carolina (FEMA-4019-DR), dated August 31, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 17 - New York; Amendment No. 7 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of New York (FEMA-4031-DR), dated September 13, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 14 - President Obama Signs New Jersey Disaster Declaration

Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee in the counties of Hunterdon, Mercer, Passaic, Sussex, and Warren.

Oct 14 - HUD Charges Florida Property Owner, Managers with Disability Discrimination

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has charged an Ocala, Florida property owner, management company, and its employees with violating the Fair Housing Act for refusing to allow a resident to move to a different apartment after her neighbors’ second-hand smoke twice sent her to the emergency room.

Oct 14 - Maximum Amount of Assistance Under the Individuals and Households Program

FEMA gives notice of the maximum amount for assistance under the Individuals and Households Program for emergencies and major disasters declared on or after October 1, 2011.

Oct 14 - Puerto Rico; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (FEMA-4017-DR), dated August 27, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 14 - Kansas; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Kansas (FEMA-4035-DR), dated September 23, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 14 - Vermont; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for State of Vermont (FEMA-1995-DR), dated June 15, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 14 - Vermont; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for State of Vermont (FEMA-4001-DR), dated July 8, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 14 - Texas; Amendment No. 4 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Texas (FEMA-4029-DR), dated September 9, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 14 - Massachusetts; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for Commonwealth of Massachusetts (FEMA-4028-DR), dated September 3, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 14 - Massachusetts; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for Commonwealth of Massachusetts (FEMA-1994-DR), dated June 15, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 14 - Vermont; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of an Emergency Declaration

This notice amends the notice of an emergency declaration for State of Vermont (FEMA-3338-EM), dated August 29, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 14 - Massachusetts; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of an Emergency Declaration

This notice amends the notice of an emergency declaration for Commonwealth of Massachusetts (FEMA-3330-EM), dated August 26, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 13 - Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS): Proposed Physical Condition Interim Scoring Notice

This notice provides additional information to public housing agencies (PHAs) and members of the public about HUD's process for issuing scores under the Physical Condition Indicator of the PHAS under the PHAS Physical Condition Scoring Process notice published on February 23, 2011. This notice provides information to the public about the implementation of a point loss cap in the scoring process. This notice also proposes changes to definitions in the Dictionary of Deficiency Definitions that is an appendix to the PHAS notice on the physical condition scoring process. These proposed changes would affect the physical condition inspections process for both multifamily and public housing properties. This notice also provides information about the updated inspection software that will be used by inspector when conducting inspection. The changes made in this notice are discussed in the Supplementary Information section below.

Oct 12 - HUD Suspends Former President of Lend America

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced it is immediately suspending Michael Primeau, former President of Lend America, from doing any business with HUD following his admission that he engaged in a wide-scale mortgage fraud scheme. Specifically, Primeau pled guilty to charges he directed employees of Lend America, a former FHA-approved lender, to divert mortgage funds intended to pay off borrowers’ first mortgages at refinance closings in order to pay company operating expenses.

Oct 12 - Virginia; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Virginia (FEMA-4024-DR), dated September 3, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 12 - Texas; Amendment No. 6 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Texas (FEMA-4029-DR), dated September 9, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 12 - Puerto Rico; Amendment No. 4 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (FEMA-4017-DR), dated August 27, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 12 - New York; Amendment No. 5 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of New York (FEMA-4031-DR), dated September 13, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 12 - Maryland; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Maryland (FEMA–4034–DR), dated September 16, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 12 - New York; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of New York (FEMA-4031-DR), dated September 13, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 12 - Maine; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Maine (FEMA-4032-DR), dated September 13, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 11 - HUD Charges Utah Homeowner Association, Condo Owners with Discriminating Against Veteran with a Disability

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced it is charging a Park City, Utah homeowner association, property management company, and a group of condominium owners with violating the Fair Housing Act for refusing to accommodate a tenant who required an emotional support dog because of a disability. HUD brings the charges on behalf of the tenant, a Gulf War veteran with a disability.

Oct 11 - HUD Charges University of Nebraska at Kearney with Discriminating Against Student with Disabilities

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced today that it is charging the University of Nebraska at Kearney and five of its employees with violating the Fair Housing Act when they refused to grant a student permission to have a therapy dog live in her University-owned apartment and illegally inquired into the nature and severity of the student’s disabilities. The student, who required the dog in order to cope with depression and anxiety, was seeking an exception to the University’s no-pet policy as a disability-related “reasonable accommodation” under the Fair Housing Act.

Oct 11 - Obama Administration Announces Selection of 14 Infrastructure Projects to be Expedited Through Permitting and Environmental Review Process

The Obama Administration announced the selection of 14 infrastructure projects around the country that will be expedited through permitting and environmental review processes, an important next step in the Administration’s efforts to improve the efficiency of federal reviews needed to help job-creating infrastructure projects move as quickly as possible from the drawing board to completion. This announcement comes as a result of the Presidential Memorandum. President Obama issued in late August at the recommendation of his Council on Jobs and Competitiveness. Through the Presidential Memorandum, the President directed agencies to expedite environmental reviews and permit decisions for a selection of high priority infrastructure projects that will create a significant number of jobs, have already identified necessary funding, and where the significant steps remaining before construction are within the control and jurisdiction of the federal government and can be completed within 18 months. Below is the full list of projects selected by those agencies, which represent diverse sectors of the economy and combined will support the creation of tens of thousands of jobs.

Oct 7 - HUD Charges New York Real Estate Company and Salesperson with Discriminating Against Families with Children

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it is charging Metro Net Realty, LLC, a Queens, NY, real estate agency, and a salesperson for the agency with violating the Fair Housing Act by placing advertisements on Craigslist that discriminated against families with children. HUD brings the charge on behalf of the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA), alleging that the advertisements that stated “Looking For: Mature couple or single with no children” were evidence of an effort to exclude children from housing.

Oct 7 - HUD Secretary, U.S. Senator Brown, Mayor Coleman To Highlight How American Jobs Act Will Complement Existing Neighborhood Stabilization Efforts

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown and Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman toured the Commons at Third project, adjacent to Grandview to demonstrate how the President Obama's proposed American Jobs Act and Project Rebuild can help stabilize home prices, revitalize neighborhoods, create jobs, and support local economies throughout the City of Columbus.

Oct 7 - Notice of a Regional Waiver of Section 1605 (Buy American Requirement) of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to the City of Airway Heights (the City), Washington

The Regional Administrator of EPA Region 10 is hereby granting a waiver from the Buy American requirements of ARRA Section 1605(a) under the authority of Section 1605(b)(2) [manufactured goods are not produced in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available quantities and of a satisfactory quality] to the City for the purchase of six Carrier split ductless air conditioning (AC) units, manufactured in Mexico and South Korea. This is a project specific waiver and only applies to the use of the specified products for the ARRA project being proposed. Any other ARRA recipient that wishes to use the same product must apply for a separate waiver based on project specific circumstances. The waiver applicant states that AC systems are required to provide a constant temperature for the electrical control room as part of the City’s project to upgrade of the wastewater treatment plant. The City’s consulting engineer requested the Carrier AC system products based on specifications on the project plans for six Carrier split ductless AC units. The City has provided sufficient documentation to support their request. This action allows the installation of the six specified ductless AC units as noted in the City’s June 22, 2011, request and additional follow up documentation.

Oct 7 - Notice of a Project Waiver of Section 1605 (Buy American Requirement) of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to the City of West Monroe, LA

The Regional Administrator of EPA Region 6 is hereby granting a project waiver of the Buy American requirements of ARRA Section 1605 under the authority of Section 1605(b)(2) (manufactured goods are not produced in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available quantities and of a satisfactory quality) to the City of West Monroe (‘‘the City’’) for the purchase of the selected carbon steel pipe fittings and appurtenances (elbows, tees and flanges) to be incorporated in the Sparta Reuse Project—Waste Water Treatment Facility. The required carbon steel pipe fittings and appurtenances are manufactured by foreign manufacturers and no United States manufacturer produces an alternative that meets the City’s technical specifications. This is a project specific waiver and only applies to the use of the specified product for the ARRA funded project being proposed. Any other ARRA project that may wish to use the same product must apply for a separate waiver based on the specific project circumstances. The Regional Administrator is making this determination based on the review and recommendations of the EPA Region 6, Water Quality Protection Division. The City has provided sufficient documentation to support its request.

Oct 7 - Order of Succession for the Office of Disaster Management and National Security

In this notice, the Secretary of HUD designates the Order of Succession for the Office of Disaster Management and National Security. This is the first order of succession established for this office.

Oct 7 - Order of Succession for the Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations

In this notice, the Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations designates the Order of Succession for the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations. This Order of Succession supersedes all prior Orders of Succession for the Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations.

Oct 7 - Notice of a Federal Advisory Committee Meeting; Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee

This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda for a meeting of the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC). The meeting is open to the public and the site is accessible to individuals with disabilities. The Agenda provides an opportunity for citizens to comment on the business before the Committee.

Oct 7 - Federal Property Suitable as Facilities To Assist the Homeless

Suitable/Available Properties
Building
Missouri
FAA NDB Facility N. Farm Rd. 95 Willard MO Landholding Agency: GSA Property Number: 54201120012 Status: Surplus GSA Number: 7-U-MO-0689 Comments: 48 sq. ft., recent use: electrical equipment storage, chain-link fence surrounds property
Montana
Boulder Admin. Site 12 Depot Hill Rd. Boulder MT 59632 Landholding Agency: GSA Property Number: 54201130016 Status: Excess GSA Number: 7-A-MT-532-AA Comments: 4,799 sq. ft.; recent use: office, repairs are needed
South Dakota
Main House Lady C Ranch Rd. Hot Springs SD 57747 Landholding Agency: GSA Property Number: 54201130011 Status: Surplus GSA Number: 7-A-0523-3-AE Comments: Off-site removal only; the property is a 2-story structure with 1,024 sq. ft. per floor for a total of 2,048 sq. ft.; structure type: Log Cabin; recent use: residential
Main Garage Lady C Ranch Rd. Hot Springs SD 57747 Landholding Agency: GSA Property Number: 54201130012 Status: Surplus GSA Number: 7--A-SD-0523-3-AF Comments: Off-site removal only; 567 sq. ft.; structure type: Log Frame; recent use: vehicle storage
Metal Machine/Work Bldg. Lady C Ranch Rd. Hot Springs SD 57747 Landholding Agency: GSA Property Number: 54201130013 Status: Surplus GSA Number: 7-A-SD-0523-3-AG Comments: Off-site removal only; 3,280 sq. ft.; structure type: Post/Pole w/Metal Siding; recent use: utility shed
Mobile Home Lady C Ranch Rd. Hot Springs SD 57477 Landholding Agency: GSA Property Number: 54201130014 Status: Surplus GSA Number: 7-A-0523-3-AH Comments: Off-site removal only; 1,152 sq. ft.; structure type: manufactured home/double wide; recent use: residential
Mobile Home Garage Lady C Ranch Rd. Hot Springs SD 57747 Landholding Agency: GSA Property Number: 54201130015 Status: Surplus GSA Number: 7-A-SD-0523-3-AI Comments: Off-site removal only; 729 sq. ft.; structure type: Post/ Pole construction w/metal side; recent use: storage
Washington
2 Bldgs. Bureau of Reclamation Sunnyside WA Landholding Agency: Interior Property Number: 61201130003 Status: Excess Directions: Storehouse and Lumber Shed Comments: Off-site removal only for both bldgs.; Storehouse: 4,400 sq. ft.; Lumber Shed: 800 sq. ft.; bldgs. in poor condition--need repairs; lead-base paint is present in bldgs.
Suitable/Available Properties
Land
New Mexico
FAA RML Facility--West Mesa Lost Horizon Drive Albuquerque NM Landholding Agency: GSA Property Number: 54201120013 Status: Surplus GSA Number: 7-U-NM-0486-6 Comments: 0.3462 acres, recent use: FAA RML Facility, chain-link fence surrounds property
North Dakota
Vacant Land of MSR Site Stanley Mickelsen Nekoma ND Landholding Agency: GSA Property Number: 54201130009 Status: Surplus GSA Number: 7-D-ND-0499 Comments: 20.2 acres; recent use: unknown

Oct 7 - HUD Draft Environmental Justice Strategy

Through this notice, HUD announces the release of its draft Environmental Justice Strategy for review and comment.

Oct 7 - Delegation of Authority to the Office of Disaster Management and National Security

Through this notice, the Secretary delegates authority to the Chief Disaster and National Security Officer, Office of Disaster Management and National Security.

Oct 7 - Delegation of Authority for the Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations

In this notice, the Secretary of HUD delegates authority to the Assistant Secretary of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations and supersedes any prior delegation of authority from the Secretary to the Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations.

Oct 6 - HUD Charges Minnesota Property Owner, Manager with Discriminating Against Elderly Couple

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is charging a Foley, Minnesota property owner, manager, and management company with violating the Fair Housing Act for forcing an elderly couple to vacate their apartment because of the manager’s perception that they were unable to care for themselves. HUD brings the charge on behalf of the couple, alleging that Big Norway, LLC, Northern Management Real Estate Services, Inc., and its employee, Laura Schroden, pressured the couple to move to an assisted living facility even though there was no evidence that the couple was a safety threat to themselves or to others.

Oct 6 - HUD Secretary Announces Disaster Assistance For Maryland Storm Victims

President Obama issued a disaster declaration for Anne Arundel, Cecil, Charles, and Prince George's Counties. The President’s declaration allows HUD to offer foreclosure relief and other assistance to certain families living in these counties.

Oct 6 - HUD Awards $28 Million in Grants to Combat Housing Discrimination

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today awarded more than $28 million to 84 fair housing organizations and other non-profit agencies in 33 states and the District of Columbia to assist people who believe they have been victims of housing discrimination (see attached). This is in addition to the $10 million funding for high performing fair housing enforcement organizations awarded last month.

Oct 6 - North Carolina; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of North Carolina (FEMA-4019-DR), dated August 31, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 6 - New Hampshire; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (FEMA-4030-DR), dated September 12, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 6 - New Hampshire; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of New Hampshire (FEMA-4026-DR), dated September 3, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 5 - HUD Charges Dallas-Area Property Owner with Discriminating Against Families with Children

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it is charging a property owner, manager and management company of Creek Point Apartments, a 200-unit, low-income tax-credit affordable housing complex in McKinney, Texas, with violating the Fair Housing Act for its restrictive policies regarding families with children.

Oct 5 - President Obama Signs Maryland Disaster Declaration

Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee in the counties of Anne Arundel, Cecil, Charles, and Prince George’s.

Oct 5 - Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB Closeout Instructions for Community Development Block Grant Programs (CDBG)

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. Grant closeout documents verify and certify that CDBG funds have been properly spent and the requirements of the grant have been completed.

Oct 5 - Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB Certification of Multifamily Housing Compliance With State and Local Housing Codes: Correction

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. This collection is necessary for HUD to ensure that all properties owned by potential purchasers are in compliance with the state and local housing codes that are in the same locality as the project to be purchased.

Oct 5 - Texas; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Texas (FEMA-4029-DR), dated September 9, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 5 - Rhode Island; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Rhode Island (FEMA-4027-DR), dated September 3, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 5 - Pennsylvania; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (FEMA-4025-DR), dated September 3, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 5 - North Carolina; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of North Carolina (FEMA-4019-DR), dated August 31, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 5 - New York; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of New York (FEMA-4020-DR), dated August 31, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 5 - Massachusetts; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (FEMA-4028-DR), dated September 3, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 5 - Iowa; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Iowa (FEMA-4018-DR), dated August 30, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 5 - Pennsylvania; Emergency and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (FEMA-3340-EM), dated September 8, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 5 - North Carolina; Emergency and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the State of North Carolina (FEMA-3327-EM), dated August 25, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 5 - New York; Emergency and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the State of New York (FEMA-3341-EM), dated September 8, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 4 - Buy American Exceptions Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

In accordance with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Pub. L. 111-05, approved February 17, 2009) (Recovery Act), and implementing guidance of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), this notice advises that certain exceptions to the Buy American requirement of the Recovery Act have been determined applicable for work using Capital Fund Recovery Formula and Competition (CFRFC) grant funds. Specifically, exceptions were granted to the Cambridge Housing Authority of Cambridge, MA for the purchase and installation of Venstar ColorTouch programmable limiting thermostats for the Harry S. Truman Apartments project, and to the Denver Housing Authority for the purchase and installation of refrigerators and microwave ovens for its 1099 Osage Apartments project.

Oct 4 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection for Public Comment: Tribal Colleges and University Programs

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.

Oct 4 - Vermont; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Vermont (FEMA-4022-DR), dated September 1, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 4 - New Jersey; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of New Jersey (FEMA-4021-DR), dated August 31, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 4 - Pennsylvania; Emergency and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (FEMA-3339-EM), dated August 29, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 4 - New Jersey; Emergency and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the State of New Jersey (FEMA-3332-EM), dated August 27, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 4 - New Hampshire; Emergency and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the State of New Hampshire (FEMA-3333-EM), dated August 27, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 4 - Massachusetts; Emergency and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (FEMA-3330-EM), dated August 26, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 4 - Connecticut; Emergency and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the State of Connecticut (FEMA-3331-EM), dated August 27, 2011, and related determinations.

Oct 3 - HUD Approves $11.4 Million Mortgage to Expand and Renovate Critical Access Hospital in Electra, Texas

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced a commitment to insure a mortgage loan to the Electra Hospital District in Electra, Texas. The $11.4 million loan is made possible through the Federal Housing Administration's (FHA) Section 242 Hospital Mortgage Insurance Program.

Oct 3 - HUD Approves $210 Million Mortgage to Finance Major Construction at Acute Care Hospital in Columbus, Georgia

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced a commitment to insure a mortgage loan to St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, Georgia. The $210 million loan is made possible through the Federal Housing Administration's (FHA) Section 242 Hospital Mortgage Insurance Program.

Oct 3 - HUD Approves $15 Million Mortgage to Renovate and Expand Acute Care Hospital in Schenectady, New York

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced a commitment to insure a mortgage loan to Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, New York. The $15 million loan is made possible through the Federal Housing Administration's (FHA) Section 241 Supplemental Mortgage Insurance Program.

Oct 3 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request Self- Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP)

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.

Oct 3 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Annual Progress Reports for Empowerment Zones

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.

Oct 3 - Disaster Assistance; Hazard Mitigation Grant Program

On May 1, 1998, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to revise the categories of projects eligible for funding under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). The NPRM proposed to define eligible mitigation activities under the HMGP to include minor flood control projects that do not duplicate the efforts and authorities of other Federal agencies. It proposed to include vegetation management programs for wildfire hazard mitigation and erosion hazard mitigation in the list of eligible activities; it proposed to remove development or improvement of warning systems from the list of eligible project types; and modified language relating to general, allowable open space, recreational, and wetlands management uses. FEMA is withdrawing the NPRM so that relevant issues involved in the NPRM may be further considered and because portions of it are redundant or outdated.

Sep 30 - President Obama Signs Delaware Disaster Declaration

Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by Hurricane Irene in the counties of Kent and Sussex.

Sep 30 - Final Fair Market Rents for the Housing Choice Voucher Program and Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy Program Fiscal Year 2012; Notice

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 standards for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, to determine initial renewal rents for some expiring project-based Section 8 contracts, to determine initial rents for housing assistance payment contracts in the Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy program, and to serve as rent ceilings in the HOME program. Today's notice provides final FY 2012 FMRs for all areas that reflect the estimated 40th and 50th percentile rent levels trended to April 1, 2012. The FY 2012 FMRs are re- benchmarked using five-year, 2005-2009 data collected by the American Community Survey (ACS). These data are updated using one-year ACS data in areas where statistically valid one-year ACS data are available. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rent and utility indexes are used to further update data from 2009 to the end of 2010.

Sep 30 - Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB Land Survey Report for Insured Multifamily Projects

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. Borrowers submit a land survey and related information to secure a marketable title and title insurance for multifamily project mortgage insurance. The submission is made at application and at closing.

Sep 30 - Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Fee Study Pretest

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.

Sep 30 - Vermont; Emergency and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the State of Vermont (FEMA-3338-EM), dated August 29, 2011, and related determinations.

Sep 30 - Rhode Island; Emergency and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the State of Rhode Island (FEMA-3334-EM), dated August 27, 2011, and related determinations.

Sep 30 - Maryland; Emergency and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the State of Maryland (FEMA-3335-EM), dated August 27, 2011, and related determinations.

Sep 30 - District of Columbia; Emergency and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the District of Columbia (FEMA-3337-EM), dated August 28, 2011, and related determinations.

Sep 30 - Delaware; Emergency and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the State of Delaware (FEMA-3336-EM), dated August 28, 2011, and related determinations.

Sep 29 - HUD Awards $600,000 to Expand Jobs and Training Opportunities for Low Income Residents

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today awarded $600,000 to increase hiring of low-income individuals and public housing residents. HUD is awarding twelve housing authorities, cities, and states $50,000 each to hire full-time Section 3 Program Coordinators for one year. These grants will maximize a HUD program that ensures HUD dollars are used to hire low-income individuals and to contract with businesses that hire them.

Sep 29 - Texas; Amendment No. 5 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Texas (FEMA-4029-DR), dated September 9, 2011, and related determinations.

Sep 29 - Pennsylvania; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (FEMA-4030-DR), dated September 12, 2011, and related determinations.

Sep 29 - New York; Amendment No. 4 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of New York (FEMA-4031-DR), dated September 13, 2011, and related determinations.

Sep 29 - New York; Amendment No. 3 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of New York (FEMA-4031-DR), dated September 13, 2011, and related determinations.

Sep 29 - New Hampshire; Amendment No. 4 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of New Hampshire (FEMA-4026-DR), dated September 3, 2011, and related determinations.

Sep 29 - Missouri; Amendment No. 3 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Missouri (FEMA-4012-DR), dated August 12, 2011, and related determinations.

Sep 29 - Maine; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Maine (FEMA-4032-DR), dated September 13, 2011, and related determinations.

Sep 29 - Virginia; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the Commonwealth of Virginia (FEMA-4024-DR), dated September 3, 2011, and related determinations.

Sep 29 - Iowa; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Iowa (FEMA-4016-DR), dated August 24, 2011, and related determinations.

Sep 29 - Connecticut; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Connecticut (FEMA-4023-DR), dated September 2, 2011, and related determinations.

Sep 29 - Pennsylvania; Amendment No. 3 to Notice of an Emergency Declaration

This notice amends the notice of an emergency declaration for Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (FEMA-3339-EM), dated August 29, 2011, and related determinations.

Sep 29 - North Dakota; Amendment No. 6 to Notice of an Emergency Declaration

This notice amends the notice of an emergency declaration for State of North Dakota (FEMA-3318-EM), dated April 7, 2011, and related determinations.

Sep 29 - New York; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of an Emergency Declaration

This notice amends the notice of an emergency declaration for the State of New York (FEMA-3341-EM), dated September 8, 2011, and related determinations.

Sep 29 - Virginia; Emergency and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the Commonwealth of Virginia (FEMA-3329-EM), dated August 26, 2011, and related determinations.

Sep 29 - Puerto Rico; Emergency and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (FEMA-3326-EM), dated August 22, 2011, and related determinations.

Sep 29 - New York; Emergency and Related Determinations

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the State of New York (FEMA-3328-EM), dated August 26, 2011, and related determinations.

Sep 28 - HUD Charges Housing Providers With Discrimination For Evicting Tenants Over Visitor's Support Dog

HUD brings the charge on behalf of the tenants, alleging that the DeAngeli Family Trust and Peter DeAngeli, the respective owner and landlord of the property, engaged in unlawful discrimination by refusing to make a reasonable accommodation to the building’s “no pets policy” for a person with a disability. HUD also alleges the housing providers retaliated against the tenants by evicting them when they protested the housing providers' refusal to grant the accommodation.

Sep 28 - President Obama Signs District of Columbia Disaster Declaration

Federal funding is available to district and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by Hurricane Irene in the District of Columbia.

Sep 28 - HUD Awards Nearly $650,000 to Improve Access to HUD Programs By Families With Limited English Proficiency

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $649,000 to seven local community organizations. These awards support local organizations serving diverse communities across the country that will help ensure persons who are limited English proficient (LEP) have access to information in their native languages on HUD housing, programs, services, and activities.

Sep 28 - Texas; Amendment No. 3 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Texas (FEMA-4029-DR), dated September 9, 2011, and related determinations.

Sep 28 - Rhode Island; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for State of Rhode Island (FEMA-4027-DR), dated September 3, 2011, and related determinations.

Sep 28 - New York; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of New York (FEMA-4031-DR), dated September 13, 2011, and related determinations.

Sep 28 - Rhode Island; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of an Emergency Declaration

This notice amends the notice of an emergency declaration for State of Rhode Island (FEMA-3334-EM), dated August 27, 2011, and related determinations.

Sep 28 - Maryland; Amendment No. 3 to Notice of an Emergency Declaration

This notice amends the notice of an emergency declaration for State of Maryland (FEMA-3335-EM), dated August 27, 2011, and related determinations.