Consolidated Delegations of Authority for the Office of Community Planning and Development, 21747-21750 [2015-08949]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 75 / Monday, April 20, 2015 / Notices 1604.14.22, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), is based on the apparent United States consumption of tuna in airtight containers during the preceding Calendar Year. This document sets forth the tariff-rate quota for Calendar Year 2015. DATES: Effective Dates: The 2015 tariffrate quota is applicable to tuna fish entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the period January 1, through December 31, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Headquarters Quota Branch, Interagency Collaboration Division, Trade Policy and Programs, Office of International Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Washington, DC 20229– 1155, (202) 863–6560. 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AGENCY: This notice announces that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has forwarded the Information Collection Request (ICR), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number 1652–0034, abstracted below to OMB for review and approval of an extension of the currently approved collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The ICR describes the nature of the mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:56 Apr 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 information collection and its expected burden. TSA published a Federal Register notice, with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments, of the following collection of information on February 11, 2015, 80 FR 7623. The collection involves TSA gathering information from territorial, tribal, federal, municipal, county, state, and authorized railroad law enforcement agencies who have requested the Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Flying Armed training course. DATES: Send your comments by May 20, 2015. A comment to OMB is most effective if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB. Comments should be addressed to Desk Officer, Department of Homeland Security/TSA, and sent via electronic mail to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov or faxed to (202) 395–6974. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christina A. Walsh, TSA PRA Officer, Office of Information Technology (OIT), TSA–11, Transportation Security Administration, 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 20598–6011; telephone (571) 227–2062; email TSAPRA@tsa.dhs.gov. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The ICR documentation is available at https://www.reginfo.gov. Therefore, in preparation for OMB review and approval of the following information collection, TSA is soliciting comments to— (1) Evaluate whether the proposed information requirement is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including using appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 21747 Information Collection Requirement Title: Law Enforcement Officer Flying Armed Training. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. OMB Control Number: 1652–0034. Forms(s): N/A. Affected Public: Law Enforcement Officers. Abstract: TSA requires territorial, tribal, federal, municipal, county, state, and authorized railroad law enforcement officers (LEOs) who have a mission need to fly armed to complete the LEO Flying Armed Training under 49 CFR 1544.219. Eligibility is based on requirements stated in 49 CFR 1544.219. TSA will gather information, including agency name, address, and name of each individual who will receive the training, from law enforcement agencies that have requested the LEO Flying Armed training course. Applicant verification ensures that only LEOs with a valid need to fly armed aboard commercial aircraft receive training. Applicants come from territorial, tribal, federal, municipal, county, state, and authorized railroad law enforcement agencies throughout the country. For more information about the program, please see https://www.tsa.gov/lawenforcement/ programs/traveling_with_guns.shtm. Number of Respondents: 2,000. Estimated Annual Burden Hours: An estimated 167 hours annually. Dated: April 15, 2015. Christina A. Walsh, TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Office of Information Technology. [FR Doc. 2015–09027 Filed 4–17–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–05–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–5869–D–01] Consolidated Delegations of Authority for the Office of Community Planning and Development Office of the Secretary, HUD. Notice of delegations of authority. AGENCY: ACTION: This notice updates, clarifies, and consolidates delegations of authority from the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development 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. DATES: Effective upon date of signature. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\20APN1.SGM 20APN1 21748 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 75 / Monday, April 20, 2015 / Notices FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES David H. Enzel, Director, Office of Technical Assistance and Management, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW., Room 7228, Washington, DC 20410–7000; telephone number 202–402–5557. (This is not a toll-free number.) For those needing assistance, this number may be accessed through TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Relay Service number at 1–800–877–8339. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice updates, clarifies, and consolidates into one notice the authority delegated by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development 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 supersedes all previous delegations to the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, including the delegation published on May 30, 2012. The two existing redelegations of authority published on June 29, 2012 remain in effect. Section A. Authority Delegated Only the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development is delegated the authority to issue a final regulation or a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). The authority delegated herein 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 includes the authority to waive regulations and statutes, but for the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary and the General Deputy Assistant Secretary the authority to waive statutes is limited in Section B below. Except as provided in Section B, the Secretary of HUD delegates 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 the authority of the Secretary with respect to the programs and matters listed below: 1. The AIDS Housing Opportunity Act, Title VIII, Subtitle D of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, Pub. L. 101–625, 104 Stat. 4079 (1990) (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 12901–12912); 24 CFR part 574. 2. The Base Closure Community Redevelopment and Homeless VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:56 Apr 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 Assistance Act of 1994, Pub. L. 103–421, 108 Stat. 4346 (codified as amended at 10 U.S.C. 2687 note); 24 CFR part 586. 3. Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordability Housing grants, Section 4 of the HUD Demonstration Act of 1993, Pub. L. 103– 120, 107 Stat. 1148 (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 9816 note). 4. Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategies (CHAS), Title I of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, Pub. L. 101– 625, 104 Stat. 4079 (1990) (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 12701 et seq.); 24 CFR part 91. 5. Economic Development Initiative grants, as provide for in annual HUD appropriations acts (e.g., the Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, Fiscal Year 2003, Pub. L. 108–7, 117 Stat. (2003)). 6. 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. 7. The HOME Investment Partnerships Act, Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez, National Affordable Housing Act, Pub. L. 101–625, 104 Stat. 4079 (1990) (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 12721 et seq.); 24 CFR part 92. 8. The Loan Guarantee Recovery Fund under Section 4 of the Church Arson Prevention Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104– 155, 110 Stat. 1392 (codified at 18 U.S.C. 241 note); 224 CFR part 573. 9. Neighborhood Initiatives grants specifically designed in annual HUD appropriations acts (e.g., the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2010, Pub. L. 111–117, 123 Stat. 3034 (2009)). 10. The 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, Pub. L. 111– 5, 123 Stat. 115. 11. The Housing Trust Fund (HTF), Section 1338 of the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992, added by Section 1131 of Pub. L. 110–289, 112 Stat. 2654 (codified at 12 U.S.C. 4568); 24 CFR part 93. 12. Rural Innovation Fund grants as provided for in annual HUD appropriations acts (e.g., the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2010, Pub. L. 111–117, 123 Stat. 3084 (2009)). 13. The Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP), as authorized under the HOME Investments Partnerships Program heading of Division A, Title XII of the American Recovery and PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Reinvestment Act of 2009, Pub. L. 111– 5, 123 Stat. 115, 220–21. 14. The Self-Help Housing Opportunity Program (SHOP) under section 11 of the Housing Opportunity Program Extension Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104–120, 110 Stat. 834 (codified at 42 U.S.C. 12805 note). 15. Technical Assistance and Capacity Building awards authorized under any program or matter delegated under Section A (e.g., Section 107 of the Housing and Community Development Act 1987, Pub. L. 100–242, 100 Stat. 1815 (1988)); and as provided for in annual and supplemental HUD appropriations acts (e.g., the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2010, Pub. L. 111–117, 123 Stat. 3093 (2009)). 16. Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Pub. L. 93–383, 88 Stat. 633 (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.); 24 CFR part 570, including the following: a. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program; b. The Section 108 loan guarantee program; c. Economic development grants pursuant to Section 108(q); d. Neighborhood Stabilization programs under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, Pub. L. 110–289, 122 Stat. 2850; Title XII of Division A of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Pub. L. 111–5, 123 Stat. 115; and Section 1497 of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, Pub. L. 111–203, 124 Stat. 1376 (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 5301 note); e. CDBG Disaster Recovery Grants as provided for in annual and supplemental HUD appropriations acts; and f. Appalachian Regional Commission grants pursuant to Section 214 of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965, Pub. L. 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, Pub. L. 93–393, 88 Stat. 633 (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.). 17. Title IV of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, Pub. L. 100– 77, 101 Stat. 482 (1987) (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.), renamed by an Act of October 30, 2000, Pub. L. 106–400, 114 Stat. 1675 (2000), including the following: a. The Emergency Shelter Grants/ Emergency Solutions Grants program, 24 CFR 576; b. The Supportive Housing Program, 24 CFR part 583; E:\FR\FM\20APN1.SGM 20APN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 75 / Monday, April 20, 2015 / Notices c. The Shelter Plus Care Program, 24 CFR part 582; d. The Moderate Rehabilitation for Single Room Occupancy program 24 CFR part 882, subpart H; e. The Continuum of Care program, 24 CFR part 578; and f. The Rural Housing Stability Assistance program. 18. Title V of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, Pub. L. 100– 77, 101 Stat. 482 (1987) (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 1411 et seq.), renamed by an Act of October 30, 2000, Pub. L. 106–300, 114 Stat. 1675 (2000), 24 CFR part 581. 19. The Veterans Homelessness Prevention Demonstration program as provided for in annual HUD appropriations acts (e.g., Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009, Pub. L. 111– 8, 123 Stat. 524 (2009)). 20. Overall departmental responsibility for compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, Pub. L. 91–646, 84 Stat. 1894 (1971) (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 4601 et seq.); 49 CFR part 24. (For departmental programs, only the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development is delegated the authority to exercise the federal waiver authority provided under 49 CFR 24.7). 21. Overall departmental responsibility for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, Pub. L. 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, including (with regard to the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development) the authority to issue and to waive, or approve exceptions or establish criteria for exceptions from provisions of 24 CFR parts 50, 51, 55, and 58. 22. Certain Office of Community Planning and Development Programs that are no longer authorized for funding (or future funding is not anticipated), but whose administration must continue until all departmental responsibilities are discharged and finally terminated. These programs include the following: a. The Slum Clearance and Urban Renewal program under Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, Pub. L. 81–171, 63 Stat. 413 and any program which is superseded by, or inactive by reason of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Pub. L. 93– 383, 88 Stat. 633 (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 5316); b. Area-wide grants, inequities grants, disaster grants and the authority to VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:56 Apr 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 concur in final approval actions regarding innovative grants under Section 107 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Pub. L. 93–383, 88 Stat. 633 (repealed 1981); c. Urban Development Action grants under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Pub. L. 93–383, 88 Stat. 633. (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 5318); d. The Rental Rehabilitation Program, United States Housing Act of 1937, § 17, Pub. L. 98–181, 97 Stat. 1196; e. The Section 312 Rehabilitation Loan Program, Housing Act of 1964, § 312 Pub. L. 88–560, 78 Stat. 769 (codified at 42 U.S.C. 1452(b)); 24 CFR part 510; f. The Urban Homesteading Program, Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 § 810, Pub. L. 93–383, 88 Stat. 633 (repealed 1990); g. Enterprise Zone Program under Title VII of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987, Pub. L. 100– 242, 100 Stat. 1815 (1988) (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 11501 et seq.); h. Grant 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)); i. HUD’s Homeownership Zone initiative (HOZ) grants as provided for in Section 205 of the Department of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997, Pub. L. 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. 1715l note); j. The Innovative Homeless Initiatives Demonstration program under the HUD Demonstration Act of 1993, Pub. L. 103– 120, 107 Stat. 1144; k. The HOPE for Homeownership of Single-family Housing (HOPE 3) program, Title IV, Subtitle C of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, Pub. L. 101–625, 104 Stat. 4079 (1990) (codified at 42 U.S.C. 12891); l. New Communities Program, Section 413 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, Pub. L. 90– 448, 82 Stat. 476 (repealed 1983), Section 726 of the Housing and Urban –Rural Recovery Act of 1983, Pub. L. 91–609 (repealed 1983), 84 Stat. 1784, Section 474 of the Housing and UrbanRural Act of 1983, Public Law 98–181, 97 Stat. 1237 (codified at 12 U.S.C. 1710g-5b), and any other functions, PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 21749 powers, and duties that may affect the liquidation of the New Communities program; m. Rural Housing and Economic Development grants specifically designed originally in the Fiscal Year 1998 HUD Appropriations Act, Pub. L. 105–65, 111 Stat. 1344 and subsequent annual HUD appropriations acts; n. Renewal Communities (RC), as authorized under Title 26, subtitle A, chapter 1, subchapter X of the Internal Revenue Code (codified as amended at 26 U.S.C. 1400E et seq.); 24 CFR part 599; o. Youthbuild Program, Title IV, Subtitle D of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, Pub. L. 101–625, 104 Stat. 4079 (1990) (repealed 2006); 24 CFR part 585; and Youthbuild Transfer Act (TA) as authorized under Title IV of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, as amended by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, Pub. L. 102–550, 106 Stat. 3723 (1992) (repealed 2006); and p. All programs consolidated in the Revolving Fund (Liquidating Programs) established pursuant to Title II of the Independent Offices Appropriations Act, Pub. L. 98–45, 97 Stat. 223 (1983) (codified as amended at 12 U.S.C. 1701g-5), including all authority of the Secretary with respect to functions, administration, and management of the Revolving Fund (Liquidating Programs). 23. Suspensions, and/or limited denial of participations under 2 CFR part 2424 with the concurrence of the General Counsel, or such other official as may be designed by the General Counsel. Section B. Authority Excepted There is excepted from the authority delegated under Section A: 1. The power to sue and be sued; 2. Under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Pub. L. 93–383, 88 Stat. 633 (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.): a. The power to administer the Indian Community Development Block Grant program, for which the authority has been delegated to the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing; b. The power to administer section 107 programs delegated to the Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research; c. The power to issue obligations for purchase by the Secretary of the Treasury under section 108(g) of the Housing and Community Development Act (42 U.S.C. 5308); and d. The power and authority of the Secretary with respect to E:\FR\FM\20APN1.SGM 20APN1 21750 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 75 / Monday, April 20, 2015 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES nondiscrimination under section 109 may be exercised only with the advice of the Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing Equal Opportunity. 3. Under 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.), the power to administer grants to Indian tribes, for which the authority has been delegated to the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing. 4. For programs noted in Section A.22 of this delegation that are no longer authorized for funding; a. The power to establish interest rates; and b. The power to issue notes or obligations for purchase by the Secretary of the Treasury. 5. The authority delegated under Section A to the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary and General Deputy Assistant Secretary does not include the authority to waive the following statutes: a. The authority under annual and supplemental HUD appropriations acts providing Community Development Block Grant funding for disaster recovery (e.g., Pub.121212 L. 113–2) to waive, or specify alternative requirements for, statutory requirements; b. The authority under section 215(a)(6) of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 12745) to waive qualifying rents; and c. The authority under section 858(b) of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 12906) to waive requirements for shortterm supported housing and services. Section C. Authority to Redelegate The Assistant Secretary, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary and the General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development are authorized to redelegate to employees of the Department any authority delegated under Section A. Redelegated authority to CPD Director, Assistant Secretaries or other CPD program officials does not supersede the authority of the Assistant Secretary as designee of the Secretary. The two existing redelegations published on June 29, 2012 at 77 FR 38851 and 77 FR 38853 remain in effect. Section D. Delegations Superseded This notice supersedes all prior delegations of authority from the Secretary to the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:56 Apr 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 including the delegation published on May 30, 2012 at 77 FR 31972. Authority: Section 7(d) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act, 42 U.S.C. 3535(d). Dated: April 13, 2015. ´ Julian Castro, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. [FR Doc. 2015–08949 Filed 4–17–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–5870–D–02] Order of Succession for the Office of Housing Office of the Secretary, HUD. Notice of Order of Succession. AGENCY: ACTION: In this notice, the Secretary designates the Order of Succession for the Office of Housing. This Order of Succession supersedes all prior orders of succession for the Assistant Secretary for Housing—FHA Commissioner, including the Order of Succession published on January 3, 2013. DATES: Effective upon date of signature. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laura M. Marin, Associate General Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing— Federal Housing Commissioner, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW., Room 9106, Washington, DC 20410; telephone number 202–708–2601. (This is not a toll-free number.) Persons with hearing or speech impairments may call HUD’s toll-free Federal Relay Service at 800– 877–8339. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is issuing this Order of Succession of officials authorized to perform the functions and duties of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing—FHA Commissioner when the Assistant Secretary—FHA Commissioner is not available to exercise the powers or perform the duties of the office. This publication supersedes all prior orders of succession for the Office of Housing, including the Order of Succession notice published on January 3, 2013. SUMMARY: Section A. Order of Succession During any period, when the Assistant Secretary for Housing—FHA Commissioner is not available to exercise the powers or perform the duties of the Assistant Secretary for Housing—FHA Commissioner, the PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 following officials within the Office of Housing are hereby designed to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the Office, including the authority to waive regulations: (1) Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing; (2) General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing; (3) Associate General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing; (4) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Single Family Housing; (5) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Multifamily Housing; (6) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Risk Management and Regulatory Affairs; (7) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing Counseling; (8) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Finance and Budget; (9) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations; (10) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Healthcare Programs. These officials shall perform the functions and duties of the office in the order specified herein, and no official shall serve unless all other officials whose positions precede his/hers in this order are unable to act by reason of absence, disability, or vacancy in office. Section B. Authority Superseded This Order of Succession supersedes all prior orders of succession for the Assistant Secretary for Housing—FHA Commissioner, including the one published on January 3, 2013 at 78 FR 316. Authority: Section 7(d), Department of Housing and Urban Development Act, 42 U.S.C. 3535(d). Dated: April 13, 2015. ´ Julian Castro, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. [FR Doc. 2015–08947 Filed 4–17–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–5868–N–01] Availability of HUD’s Fiscal Year 2013 Service Contract Inventory Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, HUD. ACTION: Notice. 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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 75 (Monday, April 20, 2015)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-5869-D-01]


Consolidated Delegations of Authority for the Office of Community 
Planning and Development

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, HUD.

ACTION: Notice of delegations of authority.

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SUMMARY: This notice updates, clarifies, and consolidates delegations 
of authority from the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development 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.

DATES: Effective upon date of signature.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David H. Enzel, Director, Office of 
Technical Assistance and Management, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 7th Street SW., Room 7228, Washington, DC 20410-7000; 
telephone number 202-402-5557. (This is not a toll-free number.) For 
those needing assistance, this number may be accessed through TTY by 
calling the toll-free Federal Relay Service number at 1-800-877-8339.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice updates, clarifies, and 
consolidates into one notice the authority delegated by the Secretary 
of Housing and Urban Development 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 
supersedes all previous delegations to the Assistant Secretary for 
Community Planning and Development, including the delegation published 
on May 30, 2012. The two existing redelegations of authority published 
on June 29, 2012 remain in effect.

Section A. Authority Delegated

    Only the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development 
is delegated the authority to issue a final regulation or a Notice of 
Funding Availability (NOFA). The authority delegated herein 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 includes the 
authority to waive regulations and statutes, but for the Principal 
Deputy Assistant Secretary and the General Deputy Assistant Secretary 
the authority to waive statutes is limited in Section B below.
    Except as provided in Section B, the Secretary of HUD delegates 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 the authority of the Secretary with respect to 
the programs and matters listed below:
    1. The AIDS Housing Opportunity Act, Title VIII, Subtitle D of the 
Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, Pub. L. 101-625, 104 
Stat. 4079 (1990) (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 12901-12912); 24 
CFR part 574.
    2. The Base Closure Community Redevelopment and Homeless Assistance 
Act of 1994, Pub. L. 103-421, 108 Stat. 4346 (codified as amended at 10 
U.S.C. 2687 note); 24 CFR part 586.
    3. Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordability 
Housing grants, Section 4 of the HUD Demonstration Act of 1993, Pub. L. 
103-120, 107 Stat. 1148 (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 9816 note).
    4. Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategies (CHAS), Title I 
of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, Pub. L. 101-
625, 104 Stat. 4079 (1990) (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 12701 et 
seq.); 24 CFR part 91.
    5. Economic Development Initiative grants, as provide for in annual 
HUD appropriations acts (e.g., the Consolidated Appropriations 
Resolution, Fiscal Year 2003, Pub. L. 108-7, 117 Stat. (2003)).
    6. 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.
    7. The HOME Investment Partnerships Act, Title II of the Cranston-
Gonzalez, National Affordable Housing Act, Pub. L. 101-625, 104 Stat. 
4079 (1990) (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 12721 et seq.); 24 CFR 
part 92.
    8. The Loan Guarantee Recovery Fund under Section 4 of the Church 
Arson Prevention Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-155, 110 Stat. 1392 (codified 
at 18 U.S.C. 241 note); 224 CFR part 573.
    9. Neighborhood Initiatives grants specifically designed in annual 
HUD appropriations acts (e.g., the Consolidated Appropriations Act 
2010, Pub. L. 111-117, 123 Stat. 3034 (2009)).
    10. The 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, Pub. L. 111-5, 123 Stat. 115.
    11. The Housing Trust Fund (HTF), Section 1338 of the Federal 
Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992, added 
by Section 1131 of Pub. L. 110-289, 112 Stat. 2654 (codified at 12 
U.S.C. 4568); 24 CFR part 93.
    12. Rural Innovation Fund grants as provided for in annual HUD 
appropriations acts (e.g., the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2010, 
Pub. L. 111-117, 123 Stat. 3084 (2009)).
    13. The Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP), as authorized under 
the HOME Investments Partnerships Program heading of Division A, Title 
XII of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Pub. L. 111-
5, 123 Stat. 115, 220-21.
    14. The Self-Help Housing Opportunity Program (SHOP) under section 
11 of the Housing Opportunity Program Extension Act of 1996, Pub. L. 
104-120, 110 Stat. 834 (codified at 42 U.S.C. 12805 note).
    15. Technical Assistance and Capacity Building awards authorized 
under any program or matter delegated under Section A (e.g., Section 
107 of the Housing and Community Development Act 1987, Pub. L. 100-242, 
100 Stat. 1815 (1988)); and as provided for in annual and supplemental 
HUD appropriations acts (e.g., the Consolidated Appropriations Act 
2010, Pub. L. 111-117, 123 Stat. 3093 (2009)).
    16. Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, 
Pub. L. 93-383, 88 Stat. 633 (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 5301 et 
seq.); 24 CFR part 570, including the following:
    a. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program;
    b. The Section 108 loan guarantee program;
    c. Economic development grants pursuant to Section 108(q);
    d. Neighborhood Stabilization programs under the Housing and 
Economic Recovery Act of 2008, Pub. L. 110-289, 122 Stat. 2850; Title 
XII of Division A of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 
2009, Pub. L. 111-5, 123 Stat. 115; and Section 1497 of the Wall Street 
Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, Pub. L. 111-203, 124 Stat. 
1376 (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 5301 note);
    e. CDBG Disaster Recovery Grants as provided for in annual and 
supplemental HUD appropriations acts; and
    f. Appalachian Regional Commission grants pursuant to Section 214 
of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965, Pub. L. 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, Pub. L. 93-393, 88 Stat. 633 (codified as 
amended at 42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.).
    17. Title IV of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, Pub. L. 
100-77, 101 Stat. 482 (1987) (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 5301 et 
seq.), renamed by an Act of October 30, 2000, Pub. L. 106-400, 114 
Stat. 1675 (2000), including the following:
    a. The Emergency Shelter Grants/Emergency Solutions Grants program, 
24 CFR 576;
    b. The Supportive Housing Program, 24 CFR part 583;

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    c. The Shelter Plus Care Program, 24 CFR part 582;
    d. The Moderate Rehabilitation for Single Room Occupancy program 24 
CFR part 882, subpart H;
    e. The Continuum of Care program, 24 CFR part 578; and
    f. The Rural Housing Stability Assistance program.
    18. Title V of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, Pub. L. 
100-77, 101 Stat. 482 (1987) (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 1411 et 
seq.), renamed by an Act of October 30, 2000, Pub. L. 106-300, 114 
Stat. 1675 (2000), 24 CFR part 581.
    19. The Veterans Homelessness Prevention Demonstration program as 
provided for in annual HUD appropriations acts (e.g., Omnibus 
Appropriations Act, 2009, Pub. L. 111-8, 123 Stat. 524 (2009)).
    20. Overall departmental responsibility for compliance with the 
Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies 
Act of 1970, Pub. L. 91-646, 84 Stat. 1894 (1971) (codified as amended 
at 42 U.S.C. 4601 et seq.); 49 CFR part 24. (For departmental programs, 
only the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development is 
delegated the authority to exercise the federal waiver authority 
provided under 49 CFR 24.7).
    21. Overall departmental responsibility for compliance with the 
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, Pub. L. 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, including (with regard to 
the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development) the 
authority to issue and to waive, or approve exceptions or establish 
criteria for exceptions from provisions of 24 CFR parts 50, 51, 55, and 
58.
    22. Certain Office of Community Planning and Development Programs 
that are no longer authorized for funding (or future funding is not 
anticipated), but whose administration must continue until all 
departmental responsibilities are discharged and finally terminated. 
These programs include the following:
    a. The Slum Clearance and Urban Renewal program under Title I of 
the Housing Act of 1949, Pub. L. 81-171, 63 Stat. 413 and any program 
which is superseded by, or inactive by reason of Title I of the Housing 
and Community Development Act of 1974, Pub. L. 93-383, 88 Stat. 633 
(codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 5316);
    b. Area-wide grants, inequities grants, disaster grants and the 
authority to concur in final approval actions regarding innovative 
grants under Section 107 of Title I of the Housing and Community 
Development Act of 1974, Pub. L. 93-383, 88 Stat. 633 (repealed 1981);
    c. Urban Development Action grants under Title I of the Housing and 
Community Development Act of 1974, Pub. L. 93-383, 88 Stat. 633. 
(codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 5318);
    d. The Rental Rehabilitation Program, United States Housing Act of 
1937, Sec.  17, Pub. L. 98-181, 97 Stat. 1196;
    e. The Section 312 Rehabilitation Loan Program, Housing Act of 
1964, Sec.  312 Pub. L. 88-560, 78 Stat. 769 (codified at 42 U.S.C. 
1452(b)); 24 CFR part 510;
    f. The Urban Homesteading Program, Housing and Community 
Development Act of 1974 Sec.  810, Pub. L. 93-383, 88 Stat. 633 
(repealed 1990);
    g. Enterprise Zone Program under Title VII of the Housing and 
Community Development Act of 1987, Pub. L. 100-242, 100 Stat. 1815 
(1988) (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 11501 et seq.);
    h. Grant 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));
    i. HUD's Homeownership Zone initiative (HOZ) grants as provided for 
in Section 205 of the Department of Veterans Affairs and Housing and 
Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997, 
Pub. L. 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. 1715l note);
    j. The Innovative Homeless Initiatives Demonstration program under 
the HUD Demonstration Act of 1993, Pub. L. 103-120, 107 Stat. 1144;
    k. The HOPE for Homeownership of Single-family Housing (HOPE 3) 
program, Title IV, Subtitle C of the Cranston-Gonzalez National 
Affordable Housing Act, Pub. L. 101-625, 104 Stat. 4079 (1990) 
(codified at 42 U.S.C. 12891);
    l. New Communities Program, Section 413 of the Housing and Urban 
Development Act of 1968, Pub. L. 90-448, 82 Stat. 476 (repealed 1983), 
Section 726 of the Housing and Urban -Rural Recovery Act of 1983, Pub. 
L. 91-609 (repealed 1983), 84 Stat. 1784, Section 474 of the Housing 
and Urban-Rural Act of 1983, Public Law 98-181, 97 Stat. 1237 (codified 
at 12 U.S.C. 1710g-5b), and any other functions, powers, and duties 
that may affect the liquidation of the New Communities program;
    m. Rural Housing and Economic Development grants specifically 
designed originally in the Fiscal Year 1998 HUD Appropriations Act, 
Pub. L. 105-65, 111 Stat. 1344 and subsequent annual HUD appropriations 
acts;
    n. Renewal Communities (RC), as authorized under Title 26, subtitle 
A, chapter 1, subchapter X of the Internal Revenue Code (codified as 
amended at 26 U.S.C. 1400E et seq.); 24 CFR part 599;
    o. Youthbuild Program, Title IV, Subtitle D of the Cranston-
Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, Pub. L. 101-625, 104 Stat. 
4079 (1990) (repealed 2006); 24 CFR part 585; and Youthbuild Transfer 
Act (TA) as authorized under Title IV of the Cranston-Gonzalez National 
Affordable Housing Act, as amended by the Housing and Community 
Development Act of 1992, Pub. L. 102-550, 106 Stat. 3723 (1992) 
(repealed 2006); and
    p. All programs consolidated in the Revolving Fund (Liquidating 
Programs) established pursuant to Title II of the Independent Offices 
Appropriations Act, Pub. L. 98-45, 97 Stat. 223 (1983) (codified as 
amended at 12 U.S.C. 1701g-5), including all authority of the Secretary 
with respect to functions, administration, and management of the 
Revolving Fund (Liquidating Programs).
    23. Suspensions, and/or limited denial of participations under 2 
CFR part 2424 with the concurrence of the General Counsel, or such 
other official as may be designed by the General Counsel.

Section B. Authority Excepted

    There is excepted from the authority delegated under Section A:
    1. The power to sue and be sued;
    2. Under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 
1974, Pub. L. 93-383, 88 Stat. 633 (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 
5301 et seq.):
    a. The power to administer the Indian Community Development Block 
Grant program, for which the authority has been delegated to the 
Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing;
    b. The power to administer section 107 programs delegated to the 
Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research;
    c. The power to issue obligations for purchase by the Secretary of 
the Treasury under section 108(g) of the Housing and Community 
Development Act (42 U.S.C. 5308); and
    d. The power and authority of the Secretary with respect to

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nondiscrimination under section 109 may be exercised only with the 
advice of the Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing Equal Opportunity.
    3. Under 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.), 
the power to administer grants to Indian tribes, for which the 
authority has been delegated to the Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    4. For programs noted in Section A.22 of this delegation that are 
no longer authorized for funding;
    a. The power to establish interest rates; and
    b. The power to issue notes or obligations for purchase by the 
Secretary of the Treasury.
    5. The authority delegated under Section A to the Principal Deputy 
Assistant Secretary and General Deputy Assistant Secretary does not 
include the authority to waive the following statutes:
    a. The authority under annual and supplemental HUD appropriations 
acts providing Community Development Block Grant funding for disaster 
recovery (e.g., Pub.121212 L. 113-2) to waive, or specify alternative 
requirements for, statutory requirements;
    b. The authority under section 215(a)(6) of the Cranston-Gonzalez 
National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 12745) to waive qualifying 
rents; and
    c. The authority under section 858(b) of the Cranston-Gonzalez 
National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 12906) to waive requirements 
for short-term supported housing and services.

Section C. Authority to Redelegate

    The Assistant Secretary, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary 
and the General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and 
Development are authorized to redelegate to employees of the Department 
any authority delegated under Section A. Redelegated authority to
    CPD Director, Assistant Secretaries or other CPD program officials 
does not supersede the authority of the Assistant Secretary as designee 
of the Secretary. The two existing redelegations published on June 29, 
2012 at 77 FR 38851 and 77 FR 38853 remain in effect.

Section D. Delegations Superseded

    This notice supersedes all prior delegations of authority from the 
Secretary to the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and 
Development, including the delegation published on May 30, 2012 at 77 
FR 31972.

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

    Dated: April 13, 2015.
Juli[aacute]n Castro,
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
[FR Doc. 2015-08949 Filed 4-17-15; 8:45 am]
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