On December 7, 2004, HUD published a proposed rule proposing to amend HUD's Office of Inspector General's (OIG's) regulations to provide an appellate review procedure regarding the OIG's responses to subpoenas issued to OIG employees requesting documents or testimony in legal proceedings where the OIG is not a party. The establishment of an appellate proceeding is designed to ensure both a thorough review process by the OIG and a complete opportunity for a party or person to take formal exception to the OIG's determination. This final rule follows publication of the December 7, 2004, proposed rule. HUD did not receive any public comments on the proposed rule and, therefore, is adopting the proposed rule without change.