Comment Submitted by Ken Rainforth, County of Kauai - Housing Agency

Kauai County as one of the 3 non-entitled Hawaii Counties supports this proposed rule. It implements Sec. 218 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2004, an action which was initiated by the 3 non-entitled Hawaii Counties. Thank you to Hawaii's Congressional delegation & HUD for being integral partners in our efforts. In regards to Sec. 570.902, Kauai County requests that HUD eliminate the second test for timeliness which includes the amount of program income. Because we have a relatively small program (average of $896,350 annually for the last 5 years), it is important that we generate and have revolving loan funds for the sustainability of programs such as our Homebuyer Loan Program. Comment on FR Doc # E6-22502