Search Results for citation:"86 FR 558"

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that the President declared a major disaster in Oklahoma due to a severe winter storm that took place from October 26-29, 2020. This disaster declaration allows for federal assistance to be provided to affected areas. The federal assistance will help with public assistance and hazard mitigation in the designated counties. Assistance will cover 75% of eligible costs, and Traci L. Brasher has been appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is updating its rules for two programs: the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) mobility demonstration and the Moving to Work (MTW) expansion. HUD is allocating up to $50 million to help public housing agencies increase the number of families living in opportunity areas. However, HUD is imposing some restrictions to ensure accurate assessments of both programs, such as limiting how housing agencies can participate in both programs simultaneously. Housing agencies must choose between specific MTW expansion cohorts and the HCV mobility demonstration, and some policy changes require HUD's approval to maintain the integrity of the evaluation process. HUD also made corrections to previously published definitions and requirements.