55.3—Assignment of responsibilities.
(a)
(1)
The Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development (CPD) shall oversee: (i) The Department's implementation of the order and this part in all HUD programs, and
(ii)
The implementation activities of HUD program managers and grant recipients for HUD financial assistance subject to 24 CFR part 58.
(2)
In performing these responsibilities, the Assistant Secretary for CPD shall make pertinent policy determinations in cooperation with appropriate program offices and provide necessary assistance, training, publications, and procedural guidance.
(b)
Other HUD Assistant Secretaries, the General Counsel, and the President of the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) shall: (1) Ensure compliance with this part for all actions under their jurisdiction that are proposed to be conducted, supported, or permitted in a floodplain;
(2)
Ensure that actions approved by HUD or grant recipients are monitored and that any prescribed mitigation is implemented;
(3)
Ensure that the offices under their jurisdiction have the technical resources to implement the requirements of this part; and
(4)
Incorporate in departmental regulations, handbooks, and project and site standards those criteria, standards, and procedures necessary to comply with the requirements of this part.
(c) Recipient Certifying Officer.
In accordance with section 9 of Executive Order 11988, Certifying Officers of grant recipients administering activities subject to 24 CFR part 58 shall: (1) Comply with this part in carrying out HUD-assisted programs, and