U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
                                Originating Organization:  Administration
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Special Attention of:            Interim Notice   93-0001 ADM  I
                                 Issued:   July 26, 1993
                                 Expires:  November 26, 1993
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                                 Cross References:
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Subject:  Distribution of Directives

     1-1  BACKGROUND.  The HUD directives system communicates
          established policy and procedures to HUD staff and program
          participants.  Directives include handbooks, handbook
          supplements, notices, interim notices, and special
          directives such as Mortgagee and Ethics Letters.

     2-1  CURRENT DISTRIBUTION.  After a new directive is printed and
          distributed, inventories are established in over 40
          Headquarters, Regional, and Field Offices.  Employees,
          program participants, and the public then request copies
          from these offices.

     3-1  POLICY.  Effective July 15, 1993, a pilot centralized
          distribution system began at Headquarters with the goals of
          reducing printing, storage, and distribution costs and
          eliminating duplication of effort.  During the pilot period,
          July 15-October 1, 1993, parallel distribution systems will
          be operational in Headquarters and the Field.

          In addition to existing methods for obtaining directives:

               Headquarters staff may obtain copies of directives by
               calling 708-3151.  Orders will be delivered to your
               office the next day following receipt of the request.
               There will be no walk-up service.

               Regional and Field staff may request copies of
               directives by calling (800)-767-7468.  Orders will be
               mailed within 48 hours of receipt of the request.

               The public may obtain directives from the Printing
               Branch.  Orders will be mailed within 48 hours of
               receipt of the request:  telephone:  (800)-767-7468
               (toll free), in writing:  U.S. Department of Housing
               and Urban Development, Attention:  Printing Branch,
               Room B-100, 451 Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, D.C.
               20410, facsimile: (202) 708-2313.
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ASEP :Distribution: W-3-1 , W-l, R-1
                                                       form HUD-21-F (7/89)
                                                        ref. handbook 000.2
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          Forms, publications, pamphlets, and bulletins will continue
          to be requested through the Supply Distribution Section at
          Headquarters, (202) 708-4374, or through Regional stockrooms.

     4-1  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS NOTICE.  Contact the Chief,
          Printing Branch, Steve Shifler, (202) 708-4310.