1 Pre-Award Regulatory Support 3.1.1 Waiver Research and Development – determine the current or potential need for waivers for regulatory requirements as an initial step following the publication of the Universal Notice (and other HUD issued guidance). This effort will entail an assessment of the statutory requirements outlined in the Notice and determinations relative to possible challenges with GOED’s ability to comply with said requirements due to the nature of the disaster, the location of impacts, the populations impacted, and the programs needed for an effective recovery, among other factors. 3.1.2 Draft language for waiver requests based upon the aforementioned assessment, partnering with GOED personnel and consultants to ensure there is a clear understanding of the impacts of the waiver request and approval/denial. 3.2 Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Action Plan and Certifications 3.2.1 Action Plan Summary, Certifications Outline, and Work Plan: Develop and submit a work plan placed on the HUD requirements using the Universal Notice and the needs of the State of South Dakota.
