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8 <br /> 2 <br /> While grantees must still provide citizens with a public comment period, the Department <br /> can provide significant relief from the 30-day minimum public comment standard in 24 CFR <br /> 91.105(a)(4) and 91.115(a)(4). Rather than a 30-day public comment period, HUD has determined <br /> that a minimum 14 calendar day public comment period is acceptable under the circumstances. <br /> Given the delay in appropriations, and the need for HUD to award funds so that grantees may begin <br /> to address their housing and community development needs, I hereby find that there is good cause <br /> pursuant to 24 CFR 91.600 to waive the 30-day public comment standard in 24 CFR 91.105(b)(4) <br /> and 24 CFR 91.115(b)(4) and institute a minimum 14 calendar day comment period. This waiver <br /> ensures grantees do not lose their FY 2017 funding, while also affording citizens a meaningful <br /> public comment period. <br /> Any affected grantee taking advantage of this waiver must document in writing the <br /> conditions for the need to utilize this waiver and must maintain such documentation for HUD's <br /> review. This waiver authority is in effect until August 16, 2017. <br />