This interim rule revises the way HUD measures and verifies performance under the lease-up indicator for the Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP). Specifically, the interim rule revises the lease-up standard to measure the number of units leased against the number of units reserved and under Annual Contributions Contract (ACC), instead of against the number of units budgeted. This revised standard is consistent with established HUD policy on voucher renewals and unit allocations as formulated during negotiated rulemaking pursuant to the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998. In addition, this interim rule also revises the SEMAP regulations to provide for automated signature of the required SEMAP certification.