Notice of Funds Availability for the Section 533 Housing Preservation Grants for Fiscal Year 2008, 13207 [E8-4854]

Download as PDF pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 49 / Wednesday, March 12, 2008 / Notices F. Estimated costs (Form RD 1924– 13). G. Statement of proposed management. H. Congregate services package/plan (if applicable). I. Statement of support from other Government services providers to the project (congregate only). J. Response to the Uniform Relocation Assistance Act (if applicable). III. To establish project financing: A. Statement of budget and cash flow (applicant completes Form RD 3560–7), including type of utilities and utility allowance, if applicable and contribution to reserves. B. Congregate services charges (if applicable). C. Status of efforts to obtain leveraged funds. D. Proposed construction financing (interim or multiple advance; if interim financing, letter of interest from intended lender). IV. Environmental and site information: A. Environmental information (applicant completes Form RD 1940– 20). B. Evidence of compliance with Executive Order 12372 (A–95) (if applicable) Form SF 424 is sent to a clearinghouse for intergovernmental review. C. Provide an ASTM Phase I Environmental Site Assessment to cover environmental due diligence. Refer to Chapter 3 of the section 515 Rural Rental Housing Loan Origination Handbook. D. Map showing location of community services such as schools, hospitals, fire and police departments, shopping malls and employment centers. E. Evidence of submission of project description to State Housing Preservation Office with request for comments. F. The applicant’s comments regarding relevant offsite conditions. G. The applicant’s explanation of any proposed energy efficiency components. Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to include a checklist and to have their applications indexed and tabbed to facilitate the review process. The Rural Development state office will base its determination of completeness of the application and the eligibility of each applicant on the information provided in the application. B. Applicants are advised to contact the Rural Development state office serving the place in which they desire to submit an application for the following: 1. Questions pertaining to the application process; and VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:30 Mar 11, 2008 Jkt 214001 2. List of designated places for which applications for new section 515 facilities may be submitted. VI. Areas of Special Emphasis or Consideration A. Pursuant to 7 CFR 3560.56(c)(1)(iii), USDA Rural Development encourages the use of funding from other sources in conjunction with Agency loans through its national office initiative, outlined in Section I.C.1(c) of this NOFA. B. $1,000,000 is available nationwide in a reserve for States with viable State RA programs. In order to participate, States are to submit specific written information about the State RA program, i.e., a memorandum of understanding, documentation from the provider, etc., to the National Office prior to the application deadline. VII. Non-Discrimination Statement USDA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720–2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250–9410, or call (800) 795–3272 (voice), or (202) 720– 6382 (TDD). ‘‘USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.’’ Dated: March 5, 2008. Peter D. Morgan, Acting Administrator, Rural Housing Service. [FR Doc. E8–4949 Filed 3–11–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XV–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Housing Service Notice of Funds Availability for the Section 533 Housing Preservation Grants for Fiscal Year 2008 Rural Housing Service, USDA. Notice; correction. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Rural Housing Service published a document in the Federal PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 13207 Register on February 20, 2008, announcing that it is soliciting competitive applications under its Housing Preservation Grant program. The listing for the Rural Development Oregon State Office address was incorrectly identified in the notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bonnie Edwards-Jackson, Senior Loan Specialist, Multi-Family Housing Processing Division, USDA Rural Development, Stop 0781, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250–0781, telephone (202) 690–0759 (voice) (this is not a toll free number) or (800) 877–8339 (TDD– Federal Information Relay Service) or via e-mail at, Bonnie.Edwards@wdc.usda.gov. Correction In the Federal Register of February 20, 2008, in FR Doc. 08–690, on page 9275, in the first column, the listing for the Rural Development Oregon State Office, address, telephone number and person to contact should read: Oregon State Office, 1201 NE., Lloyd Blvd., Suite 801, Portland, OR 97232– 1274, (503) 414–3340, TDD (503)414– 3387, Barb Brandon. Dated: February 28, 2008. Russell T. Davis, Administrator, Rural Housing Service. [FR Doc. 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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 12, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 13207]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-4854]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Housing Service


Notice of Funds Availability for the Section 533 Housing 
Preservation Grants for Fiscal Year 2008

AGENCY: Rural Housing Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice; correction.

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SUMMARY: The Rural Housing Service published a document in the Federal 
Register on February 20, 2008, announcing that it is soliciting 
competitive applications under its Housing Preservation Grant program. 
The listing for the Rural Development Oregon State Office address was 
incorrectly identified in the notice.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bonnie Edwards-Jackson, Senior Loan 
Specialist, Multi-Family Housing Processing Division, USDA Rural 
Development, Stop 0781, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 
20250-0781, telephone (202) 690-0759 (voice) (this is not a toll free 
number) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD-Federal Information Relay Service) or 
via e-mail at, Bonnie.Edwards@wdc.usda.gov.

Correction

    In the Federal Register of February 20, 2008, in FR Doc. 08-690, on 
page 9275, in the first column, the listing for the Rural Development 
Oregon State Office, address, telephone number and person to contact 
should read:

Oregon State Office, 1201 NE., Lloyd Blvd., Suite 801, Portland, OR 
97232-1274, (503) 414-3340, TDD (503)414-3387, Barb Brandon.

    Dated: February 28, 2008.
Russell T. Davis,
Administrator, Rural Housing Service.
[FR Doc. E8-4854 Filed 3-11-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-XV-P

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