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Federal Register #FR-6581-F-01
HUD Final Rule: Noise Abatement and Control Regulation Update
Buyer
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Posted
June 12, 2026
Identifier
FR-6581-F-01
This notice announces a final rule from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) revising its noise abatement and control regulations. - Government Buyer: - Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - No specific sub-agency or office procurement action; applies to all relevant HUD program offices - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being requested - Notable Requirements: - Expands authority for project approvals in unacceptable noise zones to all relevant HUD program offices, not just the Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) - Eliminates outdated requirements for noise surveillance and data collection - Streamlines regulatory process to align with current HUD practices - This is a regulatory update, not a procurement or solicitation for goods or services
Description
This final rule issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) revises regulations concerning noise abatement and control. It amends existing regulations to allow relevant HUD program offices, based on project funding, to issue approvals for projects in unacceptable noise zones instead of only the Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD). The rule also eliminates unnecessary noise surveillance and data provisions to reflect current HUD practices, streamlining the regulatory process and providing greater flexibility to HUD program offices.