Lake Champlain Sea Lamprey Control Alternatives Workgroup, 12129-12130 [2011-4980]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 43 / Friday, March 4, 2011 / Notices jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES in combination with the homeowner contribution payments. 5. Duration of Emergency Mortgage Relief Payments. If at any time the homeowner’s monthly income, including all other co-makers and cosigners of the note secured by the delinquent mortgage and other mortgagors on the delinquent mortgage, increases to greater than 85 percent or more of its pre-Event income level, emergency mortgage relief payments will be phased out over a 2-month period. In any event, the aggregate amount of emergency mortgage relief payments provided to any homeowner shall not exceed the earlier in occurrence of: (i) The receipt of $50,000, or (ii) 23 months beyond the date of the first payment (this period includes the first emergency mortgage relief payment, which is inclusive of the first monthly emergency mortgage relief payment, and the payment of arrearages). C. Repayment Terms 1. Transition Counseling. A housing counseling affiliate shall contact each homeowner who is approaching the last months of EHLP participation and who remains unemployed or underemployed (approximately 3 to 5 months before the emergency mortgage relief payments end) and require the homeowner to meet with a HUD-approved counseling agent to explore alternative available options, such as loss mitigation, loan modification, short sale, deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, or traditional sale of home. 2. Repayment of Emergency Mortgage Assistance Payment. As a condition of the homeowner’s approval for participation in the EHLP, the homeowner shall execute an EHLP Note and EHLP Mortgage in the amount of EHLP funds, which may not exceed $50,000. The EHLP Mortgage shall be secured by the mortgaged property in either second- or third-lien position (as applicable depending on the existence of a second-lien mortgage). The EHLP Note shall be in the form of a 5-year deferred declining balance, zero interest, nonrecourse note with a term of up to 7 years. 3. Terms for Declining Balance Feature. No payment is due on the EHLP Note during the term of the EHLP Note, so long as the homeowner remains current on the homeowner contribution payment while receiving emergency mortgage relief payments and on the homeowner’s full monthly payments on the delinquent mortgage once the homeowner is no longer receiving emergency mortgage relief payments. If the homeowner meets this requirement, the balance due on the principal balance VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:16 Mar 03, 2011 Jkt 223001 of the EHLP Note shall decline by 20 percent of the original principal amount, annually, until the balance owed on the EHLP Note is extinguished. 4. Ongoing Qualification of Homeowner. After initial income verification at intake, the homeowner shall be required to notify the housing counseling agency of any changes in the homeowner’s income and/or employment status during the entire period in which emergency mortgage relief payments are provided. 5. Termination of Emergency Mortgage Relief Payments. Emergency mortgage relief payments will terminate and the homeowner will resume full responsibility for meeting the monthly payments on the delinquent mortgage in the event of the occurrence of one or more of the following circumstances: a. The homeowner has received 24 months of emergency mortgage relief payments or assistance in the amount of $50,000, whichever occurs first; b. The homeowner fails to report changes in employment status or income within 15 days of the change; c. The homeowner’s monthly income, combined with that of all mortgagors and/or co-signers on the delinquent mortgage and note, increases to greater than 85 percent or more of its pre-Event income level; d. The homeowner sells the mortgaged property or refinances the mortgaged property for cash-out; e. The homeowner defaults on the homeowner contribution payments; or f. The homeowner defaults on the delinquent mortgage. 6. Events Triggering EHLP Note Repayment. The homeowner will be responsible for repayment of the outstanding balance of the EHLP Note, if, at any time during the term of the EHLP Note, one or more of the following events occur: a. The homeowner defaults on the homeowner contribution payments while receiving emergency mortgage relief payments or on the full monthly payment owed on the delinquent mortgage once the homeowner is no longer receiving emergency mortgage relief payments; or b. The homeowner sells the mortgaged property, resulting in net proceeds to the homeowner, and satisfies the outstanding balance on the EHLP Note or the homeowner refinances the mortgaged property and satisfies the outstanding balance on the EHLP Note. Net proceeds from sale of the mortgaged property shall be an amount equivalent to the contract sales price of the mortgaged property less applicable brokers fees, payoff of firstand (if applicable) second- and third- PO 00000 Frm 00117 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12129 lien mortgage balances, and an allowance of $2,000 to the homeowner for relocation expenses. Net proceeds shall go towards satisfying the EHLP Note. In the event that net proceeds are not sufficient to satisfy the outstanding balance of the EHLP Note, any outstanding balance in excess of net proceeds shall be written off by HUD and net proceeds shall be sufficient to fully satisfy the EHLP Note and the EHLP Mortgage against the mortgaged property shall be released. In the event of a cash-out refinance of the homeowner’s delinquent mortgage (and/or second mortgage, as applicable), the outstanding balance of the EHLP Note shall be repaid from remaining cash-out proceeds available after the homeowner’s delinquent mortgage (and/ or second mortgage, as applicable) has been paid off, including the payment of all applicable closing costs, and the EHLP Mortgage against the property shall be released. In the event remaining cash-out proceeds from a cash-out mortgage refinance are not sufficient to satisfy the outstanding balance of the homeowner’s EHLP Note, any outstanding balance in excess of net proceeds shall be written off by HUD and the remaining cash-out proceeds shall be sufficient to fully satisfy the EHLP Note and the EHLP Mortgage against the mortgaged property shall be released. 7. Administration of Emergency Homeowners’ Loans. HUD will work with its fiscal agent in the states that have been allocated funding for the EHLP, but are not a part of the EHLP Substantially Similar Program, to make emergency mortgage relief payments to eligible homeowners under this notice and the regulations in 24 CFR part 2700. Dated: February 28, 2011. David H. Stevens, Assistant Secretary for Housing—Federal Housing Commissioner. [FR Doc. 2011–4817 Filed 3–3–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R5–FHC–2011–N034; 53330–1335– 0000–J3] Lake Champlain Sea Lamprey Control Alternatives Workgroup Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce a SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\04MRN1.SGM 04MRN1 12130 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 43 / Friday, March 4, 2011 / Notices meeting of the Lake Champlain Sea Lamprey Control Alternatives Workgroup (Workgroup). The Workgroup’s purpose is to provide, in an advisory capacity, recommendations and advice on research and implementation of sea lamprey control techniques alternative to lampricide that are technically feasible, cost effective, and environmentally safe. The primary objective of the meeting will be to discuss potential research initiatives that may enhance alternative sea lamprey control techniques. The meeting is open to the public. The Workgroup will meet on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., with an alternate date of Tuesday, March 29, 2011, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., should the meeting need to be cancelled due to inclement weather. Any member of the public who wants to find out whether the meeting has been postponed may contact Ms. Stefi Flanders at 802–872–0629, extension 10 (telephone), or Stefi_Flanders@fws.gov (electronic mail) during regular business hours on the primary meeting date. DATES: The meeting will be held at the Lake Champlain Basin Program/ Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department facility at the Gordon Center House, 54 West Shore Road, Grand Isle, VT 05458; 802–372–3213 (telephone). ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dave Tilton, Designated Federal Officer, Lake Champlain Sea Lamprey Control Alternatives Workgroup, Lake Champlain Fish and Wildlife Resources Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 11 Lincoln Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452 (U.S. mail); 802–872–0629 (telephone); Dave_Tilton@fws.gov (electronic mail). We publish this notice under section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.). The Workgroup’s specific responsibilities are to provide advice regarding the implementation of sea lamprey control methods alternative to lampricides, to recommend priorities for research to be control methods alternative to lampricides, to recommend priorities for research to be conducted by cooperating organizations and demonstration projects to be developed and funded by State and Federal agencies, and to assist Federal and State agencies with the coordination of alternative sea lamprey control research to advance the state of the science in Lake Champlain and the Great Lakes. jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:16 Mar 03, 2011 Jkt 223001 Dated: February 17, 2011. James G. Geiger, Acting Assistant Regional Director— Fisheries, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Hadley, Massachusetts 01035. [FR Doc. 2011–4980 Filed 3–3–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R9–EA–2011–N033] Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council Teleconference Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of teleconference. AGENCY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce a public teleconference of the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council (Council). DATES: We will hold the teleconference on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time). If you wish to listen to or participate in the teleconference proceedings, or submit written material for the Council to consider during the teleconference, notify Joshua Winchell by Monday, March 21, 2011. See instructions under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joshua Winchell, Council Coordinator, 4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Mailstop 3103– AEA, Arlington, VA 22203; (703) 358– 2639 (phone); (703) 358–2548 (fax); or joshua_winchell@fws.gov (e-mail). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App., we give notice that the Council will hold a teleconference (see DATES). SUMMARY: Background Formed in February 2010, the Council provides advice about wildlife and habitat conservation endeavors that: (a) Benefit recreational hunting; (b) Benefit wildlife resources; and (c) Encourage partnership among the public, the sporting conservation community, the shooting and hunting sports industry, wildlife conservation organizations, the States, Native American tribes, and the Federal Government. The Council advises the Secretary of the Interior (DOI) and the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA), reporting through the Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), in consultation with the Director, Bureau of Land Management (BLM); Chief, Forest PO 00000 Frm 00118 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Service (USFS); Chief, Natural Resources Service (NRCS); and Administrator, Farm Services Agency (FSA). The Council’s duties are strictly advisory and consist of, but are not limited to, providing recommendations for: (a) Implementing the Recreational Hunting and Wildlife Resource Conservation Plan—A Ten-Year Plan for Implementation; (b) Increasing public awareness of and support for the Sport Wildlife Trust Fund; (c) Fostering wildlife and habitat conservation and ethics in hunting and shooting sports recreation; (d) Stimulating sportsmen and women’s participation in conservation and management of wildlife and habitat resources through outreach and education; (e) Fostering communication and coordination among State, Tribal, and Federal Government; industry; hunting and shooting sportsmen and women; wildlife and habitat conservation and management organizations; and the public; (f) Providing appropriate access to Federal lands for recreational shooting and hunting; (g) Providing recommendation to improve implementation of Federal conservation programs that benefit wildlife, hunting, and outdoor recreation on private lands; and (h) When requested by the agencies’ designated ex officio members, or the Designated Federal Officer in consultation with the Council Chairman, performing a variety of assessments or reviews of policies, programs, and efforts, through the Council’s designated subcommittees or workgroups. Background information on the Council is available at https:// www.fws.gov/whhcc. Meeting Agenda The Council will convene to: (1) Discuss DOI and USDA’s 2012 proposed budgets as they relate to programs relevant to the Council’s charge, and (2) discuss the National Wildlife Refuge System Vision document. We will post the final agenda on the Internet at https://www.fws.gov/whhcc. Procedures for Public Input Interested members of the public may listen to or present relevant oral information, or submit a relevant written statement for the Council to consider during the public meeting. Questions from the public will not be considered during this period. Speakers who wish to expand upon their oral E:\FR\FM\04MRN1.SGM 04MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 43 (Friday, March 4, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12129-12130]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-4980]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R5-FHC-2011-N034; 53330-1335-0000-J3]


Lake Champlain Sea Lamprey Control Alternatives Workgroup

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce a

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meeting of the Lake Champlain Sea Lamprey Control Alternatives 
Workgroup (Workgroup). The Workgroup's purpose is to provide, in an 
advisory capacity, recommendations and advice on research and 
implementation of sea lamprey control techniques alternative to 
lampricide that are technically feasible, cost effective, and 
environmentally safe. The primary objective of the meeting will be to 
discuss potential research initiatives that may enhance alternative sea 
lamprey control techniques. The meeting is open to the public.

DATES: The Workgroup will meet on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 1 p.m. to 
4 p.m., with an alternate date of Tuesday, March 29, 2011, from 11 a.m. 
to 2 p.m., should the meeting need to be cancelled due to inclement 
weather. Any member of the public who wants to find out whether the 
meeting has been postponed may contact Ms. Stefi Flanders at 802-872-
0629, extension 10 (telephone), or Stefi_Flanders@fws.gov (electronic 
mail) during regular business hours on the primary meeting date.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Lake Champlain Basin 
Program/Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department facility at the Gordon 
Center House, 54 West Shore Road, Grand Isle, VT 05458; 802-372-3213 
(telephone).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dave Tilton, Designated Federal 
Officer, Lake Champlain Sea Lamprey Control Alternatives Workgroup, 
Lake Champlain Fish and Wildlife Resources Office, U.S. Fish and 
Wildlife Service, 11 Lincoln Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452 (U.S. 
mail); 802-872-0629 (telephone); Dave_Tilton@fws.gov (electronic 
mail).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We publish this notice under section 
10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.). The 
Workgroup's specific responsibilities are to provide advice regarding 
the implementation of sea lamprey control methods alternative to 
lampricides, to recommend priorities for research to be control methods 
alternative to lampricides, to recommend priorities for research to be 
conducted by cooperating organizations and demonstration projects to be 
developed and funded by State and Federal agencies, and to assist 
Federal and State agencies with the coordination of alternative sea 
lamprey control research to advance the state of the science in Lake 
Champlain and the Great Lakes.

    Dated: February 17, 2011.
James G. Geiger,
Acting Assistant Regional Director--Fisheries, U.S. Fish and Wildlife 
Service, Hadley, Massachusetts 01035.
[FR Doc. 2011-4980 Filed 3-3-11; 8:45 am]
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