1. Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (URA) 49 CFR Part 24

2. March 2005 A - 2 For Additional Information Contact an FHWA Division Realty Officer at http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/realestate/divroster.htm -or- Mamie Smith-Fisher, HQ Contact for the new rule at Mamie.Smith@fhwa.dot.gov URA resources http://www.hud.gov/relocation http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/field.html#fieldsites

3. March 2005 A - 3 Current Update 2001 30 th Anniversary Symposium. Federal Interagency Task Force. 2002 – 5 listening sessions. 2003 NPRM on December 17:  775 Comments received to the docket.  2004 – 3 public meetings. 2005 Final rule on January 4.

4. March 2005 A - 4 Effective Date Final rule published -- January 4, 2005. Rule effective -- February 3, 2005. State laws, regulations, guidance updated.

5. March 2005 A - 5 Intent of Rule Revisions Advance national program uniformity. Meet contemporary needs. Improve service to individuals and businesses. Reduce administrative burden. Make rule easier to understand.

6. March 2005 A - 6 Subpart A Changes General Updated references. Main changes were in § 24.2 – Definitions:  New title.  New numeric format. Acronyms added.

7. March 2005 A - 7 Subpart A Changes § 24.2(a) Definitions (11) Dwelling site. (14) Household income. (17) Mobile home. (33) Waiver Valuation.

8. March 2005 A - 8 Subpart A Changes § 24.2(a) Definitions (6) Comparable replacement dwelling. (8) Decent, safe, and sanitary. (15) Initiation of negotiation (ION). (23) Salvage value. (29) Unlawful occupant. (30) Utility costs.

9. March 2005 A - 9 Eligibility Conditions § 24.2(a)(9)(ii) Persons not displaced:  (D) Temporary relocation: In Appendix A, defined as less than 12 months. If more than 12 months, eligible displacees.  (K) Unlawful occupant: Advisory assistance can be provided.  (M) American Dream Down Payment Initiative (ADDI).

10. March 2005 A - 10 Eligibility Conditions (Cont.) § 24.206 Eviction for cause:  Language added in Appendix A.  Protects displaced persons legally evicted for project advancement.  Displaced persons still eligible for benefits.