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14.407 Architectural Barriers Act Enforcement

FEDERAL AGENCY:

OFFICE OF FAIR HOUSING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

AUTHORIZATION:

Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, Section 502, as amended.
OBJECTIVES: Need help understanding this page?
To provide that facilities financed, constructed, altered or leased by the Federal government with specific design standards shall be accessible to persons with physical disabilities.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

Investigation of Complaints.
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USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

Pertains to all HUD Programs which are leased for occupancy by the Department or which are designed, built or altered with certain Federal funds (e.g., low income public housing).

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility: Individuals who believe there has been noncompliance with the Architectural Barriers Act or 24 CFR Part 41 may file a complaint with the Department of Housing and Urban Development or the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board.
Beneficiary Eligibility: Not applicable.
Credentials/Documentation: None.
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APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Pre-application Coordination: This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure: Complaints may be sent to the Department of Housing and Urban Development or the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board.
Award Procedure: None.
Deadlines: None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable.
Appeals: None.
Renewals: None.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: None.

POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports: None.
Audits: None.
Records: None.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 86-0143-0-1-999.
Obligations: (Salaries and expenses) Not separately identifiable.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable.
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PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

During fiscal year 2001, the Department responded to 1 Architectural Barriers Act complaint.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

24 CFR Parts 40 and 41.

INFORMATION CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office: None.
Headquarters Office: Milton Turner, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW., Room 5240, Washington, DC 20410. Telephone: (202) 708-2333, ext. 7057. E-mail: Milton_Turner@hud.gov.
Web Site Address:  http://www.hud.gov/sec8.html.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Not applicable.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

Not applicable.

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