1384 Consolidated plan public meeting and regional housing advisory committee meetings

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Consolidated Plan Public Meeting and Regional Housing Advisory Committee Meetings

[35 Pa.B. 4095]

   The Department of Community and Economic Development (Department) is preparing its 2006 Action Plan that supplements the Commonwealth's Consolidated Plan (Plan) for Federal Fiscal Years 2004-2008. This document must be submitted to, and approved by, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Commonwealth and organizations within this Commonwealth to receive funding under most HUD housing and community development programs. The Plan creates a unified strategy for housing and community development programs, as well as the necessary linkages for building successful neighborhoods and communities.

   The Commonwealth's 2006 Action Plan will address how the Commonwealth intends to allocate funds under the following programs: Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Shelter Grant and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS.

Public Meeting

   The public meeting will be conducted electronically by means of the Internet on August 24, 2005. Access to the discussion will occur from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The format will be more accessible in that persons who wish to make a comment or discuss policy may participate directly from their personal computer or from a computer location at a public library. This more widely available personal computer access will replace the usual public meeting.

   Individuals or organizations may give testimony or comments by means of the Internet. Comments will be accepted about topics related to community development, housing, the content of the 2006 Action Plan and the process by which the public input is gathered. The Commonwealth encourages public participation in this process.

   Persons who want to participate must register in advance online and should contact Karen Overly Smith at [phone] to receive registration instructions for the Internet meeting at least 24 hours prior to the meeting date. Internet public meeting access will be open from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on August 24, 2005. During the meeting, persons requiring support should call [phone], enter ''pin number'' 9659 and press the pound (#) sign.

Written Comments

   Written testimony to be entered into the record should be submitted by 5 p.m. on August 19, 2005. Comments should be submitted to Karen Overly Smith, Department of Community and Economic Development, Center for Community Building, Office of Community Development, 400 North Street, 4th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0225.

Regional Housing Advisory Committee Meetings

   The Commonwealth has regional housing advisory committees (committees) across this Commonwealth comprised of appointed members. Meetings of these committees are open to the public under 65 Pa.C.S. §§ 701--716 (relating to Sunshine Act). These committees advise the Department regarding housing and community development needs, as well as assist in fair housing planning. These meetings will be held as follows:

August 1, 2005, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Department of Environmental Protection
Southeast Regional Office
Delaware River Room
2 East Main Street
Norristown, PA 19401

August 2, 2005, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Lackawanna College
Board Room
501 Vine Street
Scranton, PA 18509-3206

August 3, 2005, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
SEDA--Council of Governments
Conference Room
201 Furnace Road
Lewisburg, PA 17837

August 15, 2005, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cranberry Municipal Center
2525 Rochester Road, Suite 400
Cranberry Township, PA 16066

August 16, 2005, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Farrell City Council Chambers
500 Roemer Boulevard
Farrell, PA 16121

   Individuals who have a disability and wish to attend a committee meeting and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceeding should contact Karen Overly Smith at the previous address or telephone number to discuss how the Department can best accommodate their needs. Text telephone calls can be placed through the Pennsylvania Relay System at [phone]. Calls will be relayed to the Department's number.

DENNIS YABLONSKY,   
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 05-1384. Filed for public inspection July 22, 2005, 9:00 a.m.]