BEFORE THE Department of COMMERCE
OF THE STATE OF MONTANA
In the matter of the amendment of ARM 8.94.3726 pertaining to the administration of the 2010-2011 Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program |
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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT |
TO: All Concerned Persons
1. On August 26, 2010, the Department of Commerce published MAR Notice No. 8-94-84 pertaining to the public hearing on the proposed amendment of the above-stated rule at page 1834 of the 2010 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 16.
2. The department has amended the above-stated rule as proposed.
3. The department has thoroughly considered the comments and testimony received. A summary of the comments received and the department's responses are as follows:
COMMENT #1: Additional funds should be allocated to the Housing category within the CDBG program as opposed to the Public Facility category, in order to respond to housing needs.
RESPONSE #1: The percentage of funds allocated between the Housing and Public Facility categories are based upon the respective demand during the previous two years, and then the number of applications are averaged to determine the actual percentage allocation.
/s/ KELLY A. CASILLAS /s/ DORE SCHWINDEN
KELLY A. CASILLAS DORE SCHWINDEN
Rule Reviewer Director
Department of Commerce
Certified to the Secretary of State November 15, 2010.