Notice of Public Comment Period

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) will conduct a public comment period on the Proposed State of Nebraska Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) which is prepared in support of the Consolidated Plan. In conjunction with the Proposed 2012 Annual Action Plan videoconferences, which will be held on November 16 and November 22, 2011, the Proposed AI will also be presented to the public.  The State of Nebraska is required by HUD to complete an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice; take actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified; and maintain records reflecting the actions taken in response to the analysis.  The purpose of the Analysis of Impediments is to foster a careful examination on a state-wide basis, those factors which restrict or preclude fair housing choice.  The Department has contracted with Western Economic Services (WES) to prepare the AI.

Copies of the Proposed State of Nebraska Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice will be available at the videoconference locations noted below, or on the DED website at: http://www.neded.org/community/community-info/documentslibrary-a-forms after November 16, 2011, or can be requested by calling Bob Doty at (800) 426-6505, or (402) 471-2095, or by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The public comment period is November 16, 2011 through December 19, 2011.

The interactive videoconferences will be held as follows:

November 16, 2011, 10:00 am, CT

• Lincoln, Nebraska Education Telecommunications, 1800 N 33rd Street, Lower Level Conference Room
• O’Neill, Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital, 2nd & Adams St., Dining Conference Room
• Norfolk, Northeast Community College, 801 E. Benjamin Ave., Maclay Bldg., Room 167A
• Scottsbluff, Panhandle Research & Extension Center , 4502 Avenue I, High Plains Room

November 22, 2011, 1:00 pm, CT

• Lincoln, Nebraska Education Telecommunications, 1800 N 33rd Street, Lower Level Conference Room
• Wayne, Wayne State College, 1111 Main St., Conn Library, Room 31
• McCook, McMillen Hall, 1205 E. 3^rd St., Room 208
• Chadron, Chadron State College, 10^th & Main St., Burkhiser, Room 109
• Norfolk, Northeast Community College, 801 E. Benjamin Ave., Maclay Bldg., Room 167A
• Kearney, Voc Rehab, 315 W 60^th Street

Mail written comments by December 19^th to: Bob Doty, Nebraska Department of Economic Development, P.O. Box 94666, Lincoln, NE 68509-4666, or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Comments will be accepted beginning November 16^th. Individuals requiring sensory accommodations, including interpreter services, Braille, large print, or recorded materials should contact Bob Doty by November 9, 2011.

Los individuos no hablan Inglés y los individuos con discapacidad podrán solicitar las ayudas y servicios auxiliares necesarios para la participación de contacto con el Departamento de Desarrollo Económico PO Box 94666, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-4666, o This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Updated 11/3/2011 AP