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Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (URA). 49 CFR Part 24. For Additional Information. Contact an FHWA Division Realty Officer at http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/realestate/divroster.htm -or- Mamie Smith-Fisher, HQ Contact for the new rule at
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Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (URA) 49 CFR Part 24
For Additional Information Contact an FHWA Division Realty Officer at http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/realestate/divroster.htm -or- Mamie Smith-Fisher, HQ Contact for the new rule at Mamie.Smith@fhwa.dot.gov URA resources http://www.hud.gov/relocation http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/field.html#fieldsites
Current Update • 2001 30th Anniversary Symposium. • Federal Interagency Task Force. • 2002 – 5 listening sessions. • 2003 NPRM on December 17: • 775 Comments received to the docket. • 2004 – 3 public meetings. • 2005 Final rule on January 4.
Effective Date • Final rule published -- January 4, 2005. • Rule effective -- February 3, 2005. • State laws, regulations, guidance updated.
Intent of Rule Revisions • Advance national program uniformity. • Meet contemporary needs. • Improve service to individuals and businesses. • Reduce administrative burden. • Make rule easier to understand.
Subpart A ChangesGeneral • Updated references. • Main changes were in § 24.2 – Definitions: • New title. • New numeric format. • Acronyms added.
Subpart A Changes § 24.2(a) Definitions • (11) Dwelling site. • (14) Household income. • (17) Mobile home. • (33) Waiver Valuation. New
Subpart A Changes § 24.2(a) Definitions • (6) Comparable replacement dwelling. • (8) Decent, safe, and sanitary. • (15) Initiation of negotiation (ION). • (23) Salvage value. • (29) Unlawful occupant. • (30) Utility costs. Revised
Eligibility Conditions • § 24.2(a)(9)(ii) Persons not displaced: • (D) Temporary relocation: • In Appendix A, defined as less than 12 months. • If more than 12 months, eligible displacees. • (K) Unlawful occupant: • Advisory assistance can be provided. • (M) American Dream Down Payment Initiative (ADDI). Revised
Eligibility Conditions (Cont.) • § 24.206 Eviction for cause: • Language added in Appendix A. • Protects displaced persons legally evicted for project advancement. • Displaced persons still eligible for benefits. Revised