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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
[Docket No. FR–5916–N–21]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information
Collection: Consolidated Public
Housing Certification of Completion
Office of the Assistant
Secretary for Public and Indian
Housing, HUD.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
HUD is seeking approval from
the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for the information collection
described below. In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is
requesting comment from all interested
parties on the proposed collection of
information. The purpose of this notice
is to allow for 60 days of public
comment.
SUMMARY:
Comments Due Date: February
21, 2017.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are
invited to submit comments regarding
this proposal. Comments should refer to
DATES:
the proposal by name and/or OMB
Control Number and should be sent to:
Colette Pollard, Reports Management
Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing
and Urban Development, 451 7th Street
SW., Room 4176, Washington, DC
20410–5000; telephone 202–402–3400
(this is not a toll-free number) or email
at Colette.Pollard@hud.gov for a copy of
the proposed forms or other available
information. Persons with hearing or
speech impairments may access this
number through TTY by calling the tollfree Federal Relay Service at (800) 877–
8339.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Arlette Mussington, Office of Policy,
Programs and Legislative Initiatives,
PIH, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 7th Street SW.,
(L’Enfant Plaza, Room 2206),
Washington, DC 20410; telephone 202–
402–4109, (this is not a toll-free
number). Persons with hearing or
speech impairments may access this
number via TTY by calling the Federal
Relay Service at (800) 877–8339. Copies
of available documents submitted to
OMB may be obtained from Ms.
Mussington.
This
notice informs the public that HUD is
seeking approval from OMB for the
information collection described in
Section A.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Overview of Information Collection
Title of Information Collection:
Consolidated Public Housing
Certification of Completion.
OMB Approval Number: 2577–0021.
Type of Request: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Form Numbers: N/A.
Description of the need for the
information and proposed use: Puplic
Housing Agencies (PHAs) certify to
HUD that contract requirements and
standards have been satisfied in a
project development and HUD may
authorize payment of funds due the
contractor/developer. The Certification
is submitted by a Public Housing
Agency (PHA) to indicate to HUD that
contract requirements have been
satisfied for a specific project.
TOTAL ESTIMATED BURDENS
Information
collection
Number of
respondents
Frequency of
response
Responses
per annum
Burden hour
per response
Annual
burden hours
Hourly cost
per response
Annual cost
Certification ..................
58
1
58
1.0
58
$30
$1,740
Total ......................
58
1
58
1.0
58
30
1,740
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B. Solicitation of Public Comment
This notice is soliciting comments
from members of the public and affected
parties concerning the collection of
information described in Section A on
the following:
(1) Whether the proposed collection
of information is necessary for the
proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) The accuracy of the agency’s
estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information;
(3) Ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and
(4) Ways to 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, e.g., permitting
electronic submission of responses.
HUD encourages interested parties to
submit comment in response to these
questions.
Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35.
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Dated: December 14, 2016.
Merrie Nichols-Dixon,
Deputy Director, Office of Policy, Programs
and Legislative Initiatives.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
between HUD and Federally recognized
Indian tribes on HUD programs, make
recommendations to HUD regarding
current program regulations, and
provide advice in the development of
HUD’s American Indian and Alaska
Native housing priorities. This notice
also solicits nominations and explains
how persons may be nominated for
membership on the TIAC.
[Docket No. FR–5951–N–02]
DATES:
Establishment of Tribal
Intergovernmental Advisory
Committee; Request for Nominations
for Tribal Intergovernmental
Membership
ADDRESSES:
[FR Doc. 2016–30743 Filed 12–20–16; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4210–67–P
Office of the Secretary, HUD.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
On June 23, 2016, HUD
published a Federal Register notice
announcing its intent to establish a HUD
Tribal Intergovernmental Advisory
Committee (TIAC), consisting of tribal
governmental representatives, to assist
HUD to further develop and improve its
Indian housing programs. The TIAC is
intended to further communications
SUMMARY:
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Nominations for Committee
membership are due on or before:
February 21, 2017.
Interested persons are
invited to submit nominations for
membership on the Tribal
Intergovernmental Advisory Committee.
There are two methods for submission
of nominations as explained below.
Additionally, all submissions must refer
to the above docket number and title.
1. Submission of Nominations by
Mail. Nominations may be submitted by
mail to the Regulations Division, Office
of the General Counsel, Department of
Housing and Urban Development, 451
Seventh Street, SW., Room 10276,
Washington, DC 20410–0500.
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2. Electronic Submission of
Nominations. Interested persons may
submit nominations electronically
through the Federal eRulemaking Portal
at www.regulations.gov. HUD strongly
encourages the electronic submission of
nominations. Electronic submission
allows the maximum time to prepare
and submit a nomination, ensures
timely receipt by HUD, and enables
HUD to make the names immediately
available to the public. Nominations
submitted electronically through the
www.regulations.gov Web site can be
viewed by interested members of the
public. Individuals should follow the
instructions provided on that site to
submit nominations electronically.
Note: To receive consideration,
nominations must be submitted through one
of the two methods specified above. Again,
all submissions must refer to the docket
number and title of the notice. Facsimile
(FAX) nominations are not acceptable.
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Public Inspection of Nominations. All
properly submitted nominations and
communications submitted to HUD will
be available for public inspection and
copying between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
weekdays at the above address. Due to
security measures at the HUD
Headquarters building, an advance
appointment to review the submissions
must be scheduled by calling the
Regulations Division at (202) 708–3055
(this is not a toll-free number).
Individuals with speech or hearing
impairments may access this number
via TTY by calling the Federal
Information Relay Service at (800) 877–
8339. Copies of all submissions are
available for inspection and
downloading at www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Heidi J. Frechette, Deputy Assistant
Secretary for Native American
Programs, Office of Public and Indian
Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street
SW., Room 4126, Washington, DC
20410–5000, telephone, 202–401–7914
(this is not a toll-free number).
Individuals with speech or hearing
impairments may access this number
via TTY by calling the toll-free Federal
Relay Service at 1–800–877–8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Consistent with Executive Order
13175, HUD’s Tribal Government-toGovernment Consultation Policy
recognizes the right of Indian tribes to
self-governance, and supports tribal
sovereignty and self-determination. The
Consultation Policy provides that HUD
will engage in regular and meaningful
consultation and collaboration with
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Indian tribal officials in the
development of federal policies that
have tribal implications, and provides
that HUD may establish a standing tribal
advisory committee. Executive Orders
13175 and 13647 require Federal
agencies to advance tribal selfgovernance and ensure that the rights of
sovereign tribal governments are fully
respected by conducting open and
candid consultations. HUD establishes
the TIAC to further enhance
consultation and collaboration with
tribal governments. Several Federal
agencies have established similar tribal
advisory committees, including the
Environmental Protection Agency, the
Department of Health and Human
Services, and the Department of the
Treasury. These advisory committees
convene periodically during the year to
exchange information with agency staff,
to provide agencies with an opportunity
to notify tribal leaders of activities or
policies that could affect Indian tribes,
and to provide guidance on
consultation.
II. This Notice
This notice announces the
establishment of the Tribal
Intergovernmental Advisory Committee
(TIAC) for HUD as part of its
commitment to strengthen the unique
government-to-government relationship
between Federally-recognized American
Indian tribes and Federal agencies.
A. Purpose and Role of the TIAC.
The purposes of the TIAC are:
(1) To further facilitate
intergovernmental communication
between HUD and tribal governments
on all HUD programs;
(2) To make recommendations to HUD
regarding current program regulations
that may require revision, as well as
suggest methods to develop such
changes. The TIAC will not, however,
negotiate any changes to regulations that
are subject to negotiated rulemaking
under Section 106 of the Native
American Housing Assistance and SelfDetermination Act (NAHASDA); and
(3) To advise on the development of
HUD’s American Indian and Alaska
Native (AIAN) housing priorities.
The role of the TIAC is to provide
recommendations and input to HUD,
and to provide a vehicle for regular,
meaningful consultation and
collaboration with tribal governments. It
will not replace other means of tribal
consultations, but supplement them.
HUD will maintain the responsibility to
exercise program management,
including the drafting of HUD notices
and guidance.
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For the purpose of the TIAC, the term
‘‘tribal government’’ means: Any Indian
tribe, band, nation, or other organized
group or community, including any
Alaska Native village or regional or
village corporation as defined in or
established pursuant to the Alaska
Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat.
688; 43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) which is
recognized as eligible for the special
programs and services provided by the
United States to Indians because of their
special status as Indians as defined in
the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of
1995 (Pub. L. 104–4).
B. Charter and Protocols
The TIAC will develop its own ruling
charter and protocols. HUD will provide
staff for the TIAC to act as liaisons
between TIAC and HUD officials,
manage meeting logistics, and provide
general support for TIAC activities.
C. Meetings and Participation
The Committee will not convene
before October 1, 2017. Subject to
availability of federal funding, the TIAC
will meet in-person at least once a year
to discuss agency policies and activities
with HUD, set shared priorities, and
facilitate further consultation with tribal
leaders. HUD may pay for these
meetings, including the member’s cost
to travel to these meetings. The TIAC
may meet on a more frequent basis by
conference calls or other forms of
communication. Additional in-person
meetings may be scheduled at HUD’s
discretion.
Participation at TIAC meetings will be
limited to TIAC members or their
alternates. TIAC members must be
elected or duly appointed officers of a
tribal government, and alternates must
be tribal employees with authority to act
on behalf of the elected tribal
government official. Alternates must be
designated in writing by the member’s
tribal government or elected tribal
government official. TIAC members may
bring one technical advisor to the
meeting at the tribe’s expense.
Meeting minutes will be available on
the HUD Web site.
D. TIAC Membership
The TIAC will be comprised of HUD
representatives and tribal government
officials from across the country. The
TIAC will be composed of up to six
HUD officials (including the Secretary
or his or her designee, as well as the
Assistant Secretaries for Public and
Indian Housing, Policy Development
and Research, and Community Planning
and Development) and up to fifteen
tribal representatives. Up to two tribal
members will represent each of the six
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HUD ONAP regions. Up to three
remaining tribal members will serve atlarge.
The Secretary will appoint the
members of the TIAC. TIAC tribal
delegates will serve a term of 2 years. To
ensure continuity between tribal terms,
delegates will have a staggered term of
appointment. In order to establish a
staggered term of appointment, half of
the tribal members appointed in the
inaugural year of the TIAC will serve 2
years and the other half will serve 3
years. Delegates must designate their
preference to serve 2 or 3 years;
however, HUD will make the final
determination on which members will
serve for 3 years. Once these members
complete these initial terms, all future
committee members will serve two-year
terms. Should a member’s tenure as a
tribal leader come to an end during their
appointment to the TIAC, the member’s
tribe may nominate a replacement.
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E. Objective of the TIAC
The establishment of the TIAC is
intended to enhance government-togovernment relationships,
communications, and mutual
cooperation between HUD and tribal
governments and is not intended to, and
will not, create any right to
administrative or judicial review, or any
other right or benefit or trust
responsibility, substantive or
procedural, enforceable by a party
against the United States, its agencies or
instrumentalities, its officers or
employees, or any other persons.
III. Request for Nominations
The Committee will be composed of
up to six HUD officials and up to fifteen
tribal representatives. Up to two tribal
members will represent each of the six
HUD ONAP regions. The three
remaining tribal members will serve atlarge. Only duly elected or appointed
tribal leaders may serve as tribal
members of the TIAC. Once appointed
to the TIAC, tribal leaders may
designate an alternate who is a tribal
employee and has the authority to act
on his or her behalf. One of the tribal
members will be selected by the
Committee to serve as the chairperson.
If you are interested in serving as a
member of the Committee or in
nominating another person to serve as a
member of the Committee, you may
submit a nomination to HUD in
accordance with the ADDRESSES section
of this notice. Your nomination for
membership on the Committee must
include:
1. The name of your nominee, a
description of the interests the nominee
would represent, and a description of
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the nominee’s experience and interest in
American Indian and Alaska Native
housing and community development
matters;
2. Evidence that your nominee is a
duly elected or appointed tribal leader
and is authorized to represent a tribal
government;
3. A written commitment from the
nominee that she or he will actively
participate in good faith in the
Committee meetings; and
4. A written preference for serving
either a two- or a three-year term on the
TIAC.
HUD will appoint the members of the
TIAC from the pool of nominees
requested by this notice. HUD will
announce its final selections for TIAC
membership in a future Federal Register
notice. Members will be selected based
on proven experience and interest in
AIAN housing and community
development matters, and whether the
interest of the proposed member could
be represented adequately by other
members.
In addition to the criteria above, atlarge members will be selected based on
their ability to represent specific
interests that might not be represented
by the selected regional members.
Dated: December 16, 2016.
´
Julian Castro,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
[Docket No. FWS–HQ–ES–2016–0004]
RIN 0648–XE423
Joint U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
and National Marine Fisheries Service
Habitat Conservation Planning
Handbook
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior; National Marine Fisheries
Service, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration,
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of availability.
AGENCY:
We, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service and the National
Marine Fisheries Service (Services),
announce the availability of the final
revised Habitat Conservation Planning
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(HCP) Handbook, which describes
requirements, procedures, and guidance
for permit issuance and conservation
plan development for incidental take
permits under the Endangered Species
Act. The purpose of the newly revised
joint HCP Handbook is to instruct the
Services on how to assist applicants to
develop HCPs in an efficient and
effective manner, while ensuring
adequate conservation of listed species.
Although the Handbook is designed for
the Services, it also can be useful to
other HCP practitioners, such as
applicants, consultants, and partners.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Trish Adams, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (phone: 703–358–2120; email:
trish_adams@fws.gov), or Maggie Miller,
National Marine Fisheries Service
(phone: 301–427–8457; email:
Margaret.h.miller@noaa.gov). People
who use a Telecommunications Device
for the Deaf (TDD) may call the Federal
Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–
8339, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Introduction
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (FWS) and the National Marine
Fisheries Service (NMFS) (together, the
Services), announce the availability of
the final revised Habitat Conservation
Planning (HCP) Handbook, a joint
handbook that describes requirements,
procedures, and guidance for permit
issuance and conservation plan
development for incidental take permits
under section 10(a)(1)(B) of the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.; ESA).
The Services issue these ESA section
10(a)(1)(B) incidental take permits and
help applicants develop conservation
plans as a prerequisite to obtaining
these permits.
The original HCP Handbook was
made available via a Federal Register
notice on December 2, 1996 (61 FR
63854), and was subsequently revised
by addendum, effective July 3, 2000 (65
FR 35242; June 1, 2000). On June 28,
2016, we opened a 60-day comment
period for a draft revised joint HCP
Handbook, announcing it via the
Federal Register (81 FR 41986). During
that comment period, we received 54
public comments. We now announce
the final revised joint HCP Handbook,
which is intended to be more
streamlined and user friendly than
previous editions. It presents and
provides guidance on the HCP process
from start to finish.
Document Availability
The final joint HCP Handbook is
available at: https://www.fws.gov/
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
[Docket No. FR-5951-N-02]
Establishment of Tribal Intergovernmental Advisory Committee;
Request for Nominations for Tribal Intergovernmental Membership
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, HUD.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: On June 23, 2016, HUD published a Federal Register notice
announcing its intent to establish a HUD Tribal Intergovernmental
Advisory Committee (TIAC), consisting of tribal governmental
representatives, to assist HUD to further develop and improve its
Indian housing programs. The TIAC is intended to further communications
between HUD and Federally recognized Indian tribes on HUD programs,
make recommendations to HUD regarding current program regulations, and
provide advice in the development of HUD's American Indian and Alaska
Native housing priorities. This notice also solicits nominations and
explains how persons may be nominated for membership on the TIAC.
DATES: Nominations for Committee membership are due on or before:
February 21, 2017.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit nominations for
membership on the Tribal Intergovernmental Advisory Committee. There
are two methods for submission of nominations as explained below.
Additionally, all submissions must refer to the above docket number and
title.
1. Submission of Nominations by Mail. Nominations may be submitted
by mail to the Regulations Division, Office of the General Counsel,
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW.,
Room 10276, Washington, DC 20410-0500.
[[Page 93701]]
2. Electronic Submission of Nominations. Interested persons may
submit nominations electronically through the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at www.regulations.gov. HUD strongly encourages the electronic
submission of nominations. Electronic submission allows the maximum
time to prepare and submit a nomination, ensures timely receipt by HUD,
and enables HUD to make the names immediately available to the public.
Nominations submitted electronically through the www.regulations.gov
Web site can be viewed by interested members of the public. Individuals
should follow the instructions provided on that site to submit
nominations electronically.
Note: To receive consideration, nominations must be submitted
through one of the two methods specified above. Again, all
submissions must refer to the docket number and title of the notice.
Facsimile (FAX) nominations are not acceptable.
Public Inspection of Nominations. All properly submitted
nominations and communications submitted to HUD will be available for
public inspection and copying between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays at the
above address. Due to security measures at the HUD Headquarters
building, an advance appointment to review the submissions must be
scheduled by calling the Regulations Division at (202) 708-3055 (this
is not a toll-free number). Individuals with speech or hearing
impairments may access this number via TTY by calling the Federal
Information Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Copies of all submissions
are available for inspection and downloading at www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Heidi J. Frechette, Deputy Assistant
Secretary for Native American Programs, Office of Public and Indian
Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
Street SW., Room 4126, Washington, DC 20410-5000, telephone, 202-401-
7914 (this is not a toll-free number). Individuals with speech or
hearing impairments may access this number via TTY by calling the toll-
free Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Consistent with Executive Order 13175, HUD's Tribal Government-to-
Government Consultation Policy recognizes the right of Indian tribes to
self-governance, and supports tribal sovereignty and self-
determination. The Consultation Policy provides that HUD will engage in
regular and meaningful consultation and collaboration with Indian
tribal officials in the development of federal policies that have
tribal implications, and provides that HUD may establish a standing
tribal advisory committee. Executive Orders 13175 and 13647 require
Federal agencies to advance tribal self-governance and ensure that the
rights of sovereign tribal governments are fully respected by
conducting open and candid consultations. HUD establishes the TIAC to
further enhance consultation and collaboration with tribal governments.
Several Federal agencies have established similar tribal advisory
committees, including the Environmental Protection Agency, the
Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of the
Treasury. These advisory committees convene periodically during the
year to exchange information with agency staff, to provide agencies
with an opportunity to notify tribal leaders of activities or policies
that could affect Indian tribes, and to provide guidance on
consultation.
II. This Notice
This notice announces the establishment of the Tribal
Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (TIAC) for HUD as part of its
commitment to strengthen the unique government-to-government
relationship between Federally-recognized American Indian tribes and
Federal agencies.
A. Purpose and Role of the TIAC.
The purposes of the TIAC are:
(1) To further facilitate intergovernmental communication between
HUD and tribal governments on all HUD programs;
(2) To make recommendations to HUD regarding current program
regulations that may require revision, as well as suggest methods to
develop such changes. The TIAC will not, however, negotiate any changes
to regulations that are subject to negotiated rulemaking under Section
106 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination
Act (NAHASDA); and
(3) To advise on the development of HUD's American Indian and
Alaska Native (AIAN) housing priorities.
The role of the TIAC is to provide recommendations and input to
HUD, and to provide a vehicle for regular, meaningful consultation and
collaboration with tribal governments. It will not replace other means
of tribal consultations, but supplement them. HUD will maintain the
responsibility to exercise program management, including the drafting
of HUD notices and guidance.
For the purpose of the TIAC, the term ``tribal government'' means:
Any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community,
including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation
as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims
Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688; 43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) which is
recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided
by the United States to Indians because of their special status as
Indians as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L.
104-4).
B. Charter and Protocols
The TIAC will develop its own ruling charter and protocols. HUD
will provide staff for the TIAC to act as liaisons between TIAC and HUD
officials, manage meeting logistics, and provide general support for
TIAC activities.
C. Meetings and Participation
The Committee will not convene before October 1, 2017. Subject to
availability of federal funding, the TIAC will meet in-person at least
once a year to discuss agency policies and activities with HUD, set
shared priorities, and facilitate further consultation with tribal
leaders. HUD may pay for these meetings, including the member's cost to
travel to these meetings. The TIAC may meet on a more frequent basis by
conference calls or other forms of communication. Additional in-person
meetings may be scheduled at HUD's discretion.
Participation at TIAC meetings will be limited to TIAC members or
their alternates. TIAC members must be elected or duly appointed
officers of a tribal government, and alternates must be tribal
employees with authority to act on behalf of the elected tribal
government official. Alternates must be designated in writing by the
member's tribal government or elected tribal government official. TIAC
members may bring one technical advisor to the meeting at the tribe's
expense.
Meeting minutes will be available on the HUD Web site.
D. TIAC Membership
The TIAC will be comprised of HUD representatives and tribal
government officials from across the country. The TIAC will be composed
of up to six HUD officials (including the Secretary or his or her
designee, as well as the Assistant Secretaries for Public and Indian
Housing, Policy Development and Research, and Community Planning and
Development) and up to fifteen tribal representatives. Up to two tribal
members will represent each of the six
[[Page 93702]]
HUD ONAP regions. Up to three remaining tribal members will serve at-
large.
The Secretary will appoint the members of the TIAC. TIAC tribal
delegates will serve a term of 2 years. To ensure continuity between
tribal terms, delegates will have a staggered term of appointment. In
order to establish a staggered term of appointment, half of the tribal
members appointed in the inaugural year of the TIAC will serve 2 years
and the other half will serve 3 years. Delegates must designate their
preference to serve 2 or 3 years; however, HUD will make the final
determination on which members will serve for 3 years. Once these
members complete these initial terms, all future committee members will
serve two-year terms. Should a member's tenure as a tribal leader come
to an end during their appointment to the TIAC, the member's tribe may
nominate a replacement.
E. Objective of the TIAC
The establishment of the TIAC is intended to enhance government-to-
government relationships, communications, and mutual cooperation
between HUD and tribal governments and is not intended to, and will
not, create any right to administrative or judicial review, or any
other right or benefit or trust responsibility, substantive or
procedural, enforceable by a party against the United States, its
agencies or instrumentalities, its officers or employees, or any other
persons.
III. Request for Nominations
The Committee will be composed of up to six HUD officials and up to
fifteen tribal representatives. Up to two tribal members will represent
each of the six HUD ONAP regions. The three remaining tribal members
will serve at-large. Only duly elected or appointed tribal leaders may
serve as tribal members of the TIAC. Once appointed to the TIAC, tribal
leaders may designate an alternate who is a tribal employee and has the
authority to act on his or her behalf. One of the tribal members will
be selected by the Committee to serve as the chairperson.
If you are interested in serving as a member of the Committee or in
nominating another person to serve as a member of the Committee, you
may submit a nomination to HUD in accordance with the ADDRESSES section
of this notice. Your nomination for membership on the Committee must
include:
1. The name of your nominee, a description of the interests the
nominee would represent, and a description of the nominee's experience
and interest in American Indian and Alaska Native housing and community
development matters;
2. Evidence that your nominee is a duly elected or appointed tribal
leader and is authorized to represent a tribal government;
3. A written commitment from the nominee that she or he will
actively participate in good faith in the Committee meetings; and
4. A written preference for serving either a two- or a three-year
term on the TIAC.
HUD will appoint the members of the TIAC from the pool of nominees
requested by this notice. HUD will announce its final selections for
TIAC membership in a future Federal Register notice. Members will be
selected based on proven experience and interest in AIAN housing and
community development matters, and whether the interest of the proposed
member could be represented adequately by other members.
In addition to the criteria above, at-large members will be
selected based on their ability to represent specific interests that
might not be represented by the selected regional members.
Dated: December 16, 2016.
Juli[aacute]n Castro,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-30744 Filed 12-20-16; 8:45 am]
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