This course provides essential training on the updated Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act regulations. It highlights the implications of MAP-21 amendments and focuses on compliance with changes in relocation benefits and occupancy requirements. Participants will learn about key definitions, real property acquisition policies, and the intricacies of payment eligibility. The course also covers mobile home considerations and the consequences of non-compliance, preparing you to handle Federal and federally-assisted projects with confidence.
In this course you will learn the following:
* Understand the purpose and scope of the final rule and its impact on Federal and federally assisted projects.
* Identify key definitions and acronyms crucial for accurate interpretation and implementation of the Uniform Act.
* Explain the revised real property acquisition policies, including appraisal requirements, negotiation procedures, and administrative settlements.
* Outline the general relocation requirements, including notice provisions, advisory services, and eligibility criteria for relocation payments.
* Calculate moving and related expenses, replacement housing payments, and reestablishment expenses for displaced persons and businesses.
* Apply specific provisions related to mobile homes and mobile home sites.
* Recognize the consequences of non-compliance with the Uniform Act and its implementing regulations.
