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Effort to streamline housing environmental review standards, regulations kicks off at HUD, USDA

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HUD and the USDA have signed a memorandum of understanding to streamline environmental review standards for rural housing. This initiative implements deregulatory measures mandated by the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.
- 01Agencies signed a memorandum of understanding to advance rural housing deregulatory measures
- 02Actions fulfill requirements outlined in the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
- 03The initiative aims to streamline complex environmental review standards and federal regulations
- 04Collaborative efforts target increased efficiency in housing development across rural sectors
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The agencies signed an MOU to advance deregulatory measures for rural housing outlined in the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.