Department of Housing and Urban Development June 2006 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

This notice solicits comments on HUD's Accelerated Claim and Asset Disposition (ACD) program before HUD proceeds to issue a proposed rule that will commence the rulemaking process that will result in codification of the requirements for the ACD program, thus making the ACD program a permanent part of HUD's single family mortgage insurance programs. Under the ACD program, HUD will pay claims upon assignment of certain defaulted mortgage loans (``assets'') insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). The purpose of the ACD program is to help FHA maximize the recovery on assets sold by HUD. HUD seeks comments on the ACD Demonstration program, including recommendations of cost- effective, efficient improvements and alternatives that should be made part of the permanent program.

The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. Information provided is the application for HUD/FHA multifamily mortgage insurance. The information from sponsors and general contractors, and submitted by a HUD-approved mortgagee, is needed to determine project feasibility, mortgagor/contractor acceptability, and construction cost. Documentation from operators/managers of health care facilities is also required as part of the application for firm commitment for mortgage insurance. Project owners/sponsors may apply for permission to commence construction prior to initial endorsement.

In accordance with Section 102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989, this document notifies the public of funding awards for Fiscal Year 2005 Community Outreach Partnerships Centers (COPC). The purpose of this document is to announce the names, addresses and the amount awarded to the winners to be used to establish and operate Community Outreach Partnership Centers that will conduct competent and qualified research and investigation on theoretical or practical problems in large and small cities; and facilitate partnerships and outreach activities between institutions of higher education, local communities and local governments to address urban problems.

In accordance with section 102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989, this document notifies the public of funding awards for the Fiscal Year 2005 Early Doctoral Student Research Grant (EDSRG) Program. The purpose of this document is to announce the names and addresses of the award winners and the amount of the awards to be used to help doctoral students cultivate their research skills through the preparation of research manuscripts that focus on housing and urban development issues.

This Notice identifies unutilized, underutilized, excess, and surplus Federal property reviewed by HUD for suitability for possible use to assist the homeless.