{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Spring Street Brief","title":"Episode 87: HUD Trims Environmental Review for Large Projects","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/ad1243ab\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":206,"description":"HUD has published an interim rule eliminating the final clearance-officer approval step in its environmental review process for large federally assisted multifamily projects — those with more than 200 units or a mortgage above $5 million. The rule takes effect June 22, with a public comment period open through July 21. For LIHTC developers, syndicators, and lenders navigating tight closing timelines, the change removes a late-stage regulatory bottleneck that HUD itself acknowledges can jeopardize deals. Key Takeaways: The interim rule removes the final HUD clearance-officer approval for...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/eww4KoCb2-o7-dD11A42DpSkBhZjKNEkIb9mGj3dsyg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81YWNi/MGVlZjVhN2FjYzBk/NDY5YWEyOTA3MWMw/MWViZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}