[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 90 (Tuesday, May 10, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 28819]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-10861]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Housing Service


U.S. Department of Agriculture Multi-Family Housing Program 2016 
Industry Forums--Open Teleconference and/or Web Conference Meetings

AGENCY: Rural Housing Service, USDA.

ACTION: Announcement of meetings.

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SUMMARY: This Notice announces a series of Teleconferences and/or Web 
Conference Meetings regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture 
(USDA), Multi-Family Housing program. The Teleconference and/or Web 
Conference Meetings will be scheduled on a quarterly basis, but may be 
held more often at the Agency's discretion. This Notice also outlines 
suggested discussion topics for the meetings and is intended to notify 
the general public of their opportunity to participate in the 
Teleconference and/or Web Conference Meetings.

DATES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for dates.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Timothy James, Loan and Finance 
Analyst, Multi-Family Housing, (919) 873-2056, or email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The objectives of this series of 
teleconferences are as follows:
     Enhance the effectiveness of the Multi-Family Housing 
program.
     Establish a two-way communications forum to update 
industry participants and Rural Housing Service (RHS) staff.
     Enhance RHS' awareness of issues that impact the Multi-
Family Housing program.
     Increase transparency and accountability in the Multi-
Family Housing program.
    Topics to be discussed could include, but will not be limited to, 
the following:
     Updates on USDA Multi-Family Housing program activities.
     Perspectives on the Multi-Family Housing Notice of Funds 
Availability processes.
     Comments on multi-family transaction processes.
     Comments on particular servicing-related activities of 
interest at that time.

DATES: Teleconference and/or Web Conference Meetings are scheduled to 
occur quarterly during 2016. The dates and times for the Teleconference 
and/or Web Conference Meetings will be announced via email to parties 
registered as described below.

REGISTRATION: Any member of the public wishing to register for the 
meetings and obtain the call-in number, access code, web link and other 
information for any of the public Teleconference and/or Web Conference 
Meetings may contact Timothy James, Loan and Finance Analyst, Multi-
Family Housing, (919) 873-2056, or email [email protected]. 
The public will provide their name, title, Agency/company name, 
address, telephone numbers and email address. Persons who are already 
registered do not need to register again. Individuals who plan to 
participate and need reasonable accommodations or language translation 
assistance should inform Timothy James within 10 business days in 
advance of the meeting date. The Teleconference and/or Web Conference 
Meetings will be in compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation 
Act.

Non-Discrimination Statement

    In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of 
Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its 
Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or 
administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on 
race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including 
gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital 
status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance 
program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil 
rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA 
(not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing 
deadlines vary by program or incident.
    Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of 
communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, 
audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible 
Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or 
contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. 
Additionally, program information may be made available in languages 
other than English.
    To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA 
Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office or 
write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the 
information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint 
form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA 
by:
    (1) By mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the 
Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington DC 20250-9410;
    (2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
    (3) Email: [email protected].
    USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

    Dated: May 3, 2016.
Tony Hernandez,
Administrator, Rural Housing Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-10861 Filed 5-9-16; 8:45 am]
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