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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 17-1692

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

2018 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing

[47 Pa.B. 6381]
[Saturday, October 14, 2017]

 The Department of Community and Economic Development (Department) is preparing the Commonwealth's 2018 Annual Action Plan of the Consolidated Plan for 2014—2018 (Plan). The Plan is a document submitted to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) every 5 years analyzing the needs of the nonentitlement areas of this Commonwealth in the areas of housing including special needs, community development, homelessness prevention and economic development. From this analysis a unified strategy for housing, homelessness and community development programs, including the necessary linkages for building successful neighborhoods and communities, is created. The Action Plan is the annual application to HUD for Federal funds administered by the Commonwealth for the nonentitlement communities of this Commonwealth. The HUD funding programs covered by the Plan and administered by the Department are the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the HOME Investment Partnerships, the Emergency Solutions Grant, CDBG Disaster Recovery and Neighborhood Stabilization Program. The Plan also covers the following programs, which other Commonwealth agencies administer: the Department of Health administers the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS programs; and the Housing Finance Agency administers the National Housing Trust Fund.

Public Hearing

 The first public hearing for the 2018 Annual Action Plan will be conducted electronically by means of the Internet on Thursday, October 26, 2017, at 10 a.m. This more widely available computer access will replace the onsite public hearing, though interested persons may attend the meeting in person at the Department offices in Harrisburg, PA. The format will be more accessible than an in-person hearing because those who wish to make comment or discuss policy may participate directly from their personal computer or from a computer located at their public library.

 Any individual or organization may give testimony or comments by means of the Internet. Comments will be accepted about topics related to the needs of the Commonwealth in the following areas: community development; housing including special needs; homelessness; economic development; any changes to the method of distribution of the existing Federal programs; and the process by which public input is gathered. In addition, a summary of the Fiscal Year 2016 accomplishments will be presented. The Commonwealth encourages public participation in this process.

 Anyone who wants to participate must register for the hearing prior to the start time so an attendance record may be verified.

 Individuals can register for this public hearing at https://copa.webex.com/copa/k2/j.php?MTID=t98d92cd3716bb6dc2ebc8ea0bab0b061. Once approved by the host, a confirmation e-mail will be sent with instructions for joining the session. To view in other time zones or languages, visit https://copa.webex.com/copa/k2/j.php?MTID=td5e167a0321dcf25ef63b65ef1d27cb5.

 For assistance contact Jon Cherry at jcherry@pa.gov.

 During the public hearing, if support is required, call (717) 787-5327. The hearing will be recorded for public record. The hearing will be shortened if there is no one to testify or there is minimal response.

 Anyone who has a disability or limited English proficiency and wishes to participate in the public hearing should contact Megan Snyder, Department of Community and Economic Development, Commonwealth Keystone Building, 400 North Street, 4th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0225, (717) 720-7404 or TDD (717) 346-0308 at a minimum of 72 hours prior to the meeting to discuss how the Department can accommodate their needs.

Written Comments

 Written testimony, instead of Internet testimony, must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, December 8, 2017, for review for consideration for the 2018 Annual Action Plan. Submit comments to Megan Snyder, Department of Community and Economic Development, Center for Community Financing, 400 North Street, 4th Floor, Commonwealth Keystone Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0225, RA-DCEDcdbg&homequestions@pa.gov.

DENNIS M. DAVIN, 
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 17-1692. Filed for public inspection October 13, 2017, 9:00 a.m.]


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