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9A Page 8 (probably sometime this fall), cities will have to file the form by April 1 of each year or face court imposed sanctions. See Govt Code ~ 65400(c). A parallel requirement would attach when zoning is not completed within the authorized timeframes. CEQA Benefits The provisions here are also being vigorously negotiated at his point. Although the current benefits that are in the bill are still under consideration, they are likely only to apply to infill areas. In addition, another set of CEQA provisions will also be included that will be available for projects that are consistent (in broad terms of density and use designation) with the development pattern (called the sustainable communities strategy) within the regional transportation plan: . Climate: Exemption from analyzing GHGs from cars and light trucks associated with the development. (This provision is generally agreed upon). Regional Trafflc Impacts: Some relief from regional traffic impacts would be available under the theory that regional traffic impacts related to climate change have already been considered in the EIR for the regional transportation plan. Regional Air Quality Impacts: Discussions continue as to the extent, and even if, projects that are consistent with the regional plan to reduce GHGs would be exempt from analyzing regional air quality impacts. . Cumulative and Growth Inducing Impacts: Discussions continue as to the extent, and even if, projects that are consistent with the regional plan to reduce GHGs would be exempt from analyzing cumulative and growth inducing impacts related to the development. Scope of ARB Authority Finally, the last major point of negotiation is the extent to which ARB should be limited from adopting additional policies in programs, in addition to the regional planning associated with this bill, to reduce GHGs from cars and light trucks related to transportation planning. Some stakeholders are seeking this level of certainty while others oppose on the grounds that any such limitation of authority would effectively be amending AB 32. Next Step The League's position on the bill is still based on the version that is in print. Once new language is available. the League's board has a process in place to review its position. President Signs National Neighborhood Stabilization Funding Legislation The President signed the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HR 3221) into law on Wednesday, July 30. The bill contains $3.9 billion for foreclosed property acquisition and rehabilitation, and directs the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to organize a formula for distribution of the funding that targets those states and jurisdictions of tocal governments most severely impacted by the foreclosure crisis. The legislation requires that funding be allocated within 60 days of enactment and based on; 1. The greatest percentage of home foreclosures; 2. The highest percentage of homes financed by a subprime mortgage loan; 3. The number and percentage of homes in default and delinquency. In addition, the bill also requires that each state receive no less than 0.5 percent of total funding. HUD is now beginning discussions on the development of the formula for funding allocation. The League will provide updates through Priority Focus as HUD organizes the method for distribution of this critical emergency funding. 8