NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to Chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, notice is hereby given that the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC), Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, State of Hawaii, will hold a virtual public hearing on Monday, November 14, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. on amendments to and compilation of Chapter 15-308, "State Assisted Sales and Lease Program," Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR). Written testimony on these proposed rulemaking actions will be accepted through November 14, 2022 at the following address: HHFDC, Attention: Cynthia Nyross, 677 Queen Street, Suite 300, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813; or via email to Cynthia.c.Nyross@hawaii.gov.
Amendments to Chapter 15-308, HAR, will clarify definitions and amend fees, eligibility requirements, and preference in dwelling unit sales. The amendments also modify rules relating to publication requirements, consent to additional financing, waiver of HHFDC’s right to purchase and administration of residential leases related to consent to transfer of lease.
The public hearing will be held via the Internet using Microsoft Teams on November 14, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The call-in phone number is
1-808-829-4853, Phone Conference ID 361 821 487#. The Microsoft Teams meeting link is: Click to join the meeting.
Interested persons are strongly encouraged to view or download the draft rules electronically for free at the website: http://dbedt.hawaii.gov/hhfdc/administrative-rules/. A paper copy of the proposed rules may be mailed upon receipt of a check made payable to "HHFDC" in the amount of $7.09 for Chapter 15-308 for copying and postage costs. Requests for mailed copies should be made to HHFDC at the above address or by calling Cynthia Nyross at one of the telephone numbers below:
Honolulu 808-587-0636 Maui 808-984-2400, ext. 70636
Hawaii 808-974-4000, ext. 70636 Molokai or Lanai 1-800-468-4644,
Kauai 808-274-3141, ext. 70636 ext. 70636
Persons with special needs (e.g., large print, taped materials, sign language interpreter, or translator) shall make all requests for assistance by contacting HHFDC’s Personnel Office at 808-587-0501, by written request, or by email to hhfdchr@hawaii.gov. Prompt requests help to ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations.
Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.
HHFDC does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, ancestry, age, marital status, or HIV infection.

DENISE ISERI-MATSUBARA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Date of Publication: October 14, 2022
(HTH1390173 10/14/22)