Revising HUD's Noise Abatement and Control Regulations; Correcting Amendment
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Summary
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This document is a correcting amendment to HUD's noise abatement and control regulations at 24 CFR part 51. A drafting error left Sec. 51.104(b)(2) referencing the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development instead of the intended 'Program Assistant Secretary or their designee' for approving projects and EIS waivers in unacceptable noise zones. HUD is now correcting the codified text to reflect its original intent, effective August 20, 2026. PHA staff involved with HUD-assisted projects in unacceptable noise zones should note the updated approval authority.
Key Quotes
Verbatim from the notice
“This correcting amendment revises Sec. 51.104(b)(2) to replace the reference to the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development with ``Program Assistant Secretary or their designee,''”
Verbatim from the notice
“Due to an amendatory instruction drafting error, codified text of was not revised as HUD intended and continues to reference the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development.”
Key Dates
- Published
- Aug 20, 2026
- Effective
- Aug 20, 2026