Comment on FR Doc # E9-13836

On behalf of the Oregon Housing Acquisition Project, I offer the attached comments and recommendations regarding the Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) for Low-Income Persons. The state of Oregon is deeply committed to preserving its inventory of thousands of federally subsidized rental units and has allocated significant resources toward that mission. These units house many of the state’s lowest income families and most vulnerable populations including seniors and disabled citizens. Many of the buildings in the portfolio are now 30 or more years old and are in need of significant weatherization and energy efficiency upgrades. WAP funds are an invaluable resource that will help maintain and preserve these affordable homes for the long term. Thank you for the opportunity to provide written comments and for your consideration of these recommendations.