Notice of a Federal Advisory Committee Meeting; Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee, 4096-4097 [2019-02355]

Download as PDF 4096 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 31 / Thursday, February 14, 2019 / Notices • Provide periodic recommendations to the Secretary to adopt, revise, and interpret the Federal manufactured housing construction and safety standards in accordance with this subsection; • Provide periodic recommendations to the Secretary to adopt, revise, and interpret the procedural and enforcement regulations, including regulations specifying the permissible scope and conduct of monitoring in accordance with subsection (b); • Be organized and carry out its business in a manner that guarantees a fair opportunity for the expression and consideration of various positions and for public participation. The MHCC is deemed an advisory committee not composed of Federal employees. Public Comment: Citizens wishing to make comments on the business of the MHCC are encouraged to register by or before Tuesday, April 15, 2019, by contacting Home Innovation Research Labs; Attention: Kevin Kauffman, 400 Prince Georges Blvd., Upper Marlboro, MD 20774, or email to mhcc@ homeinnovation.com or call 1–888– 602–4663. Written comments are encouraged. The MHCC strives to accommodate citizen comments to the extent possible within the time constraints of the meeting agenda. Advance registration is strongly encouraged. The MHCC will also provide an opportunity for public comment on specific matters before the MHCC. Tentative Agenda Tuesday, April 30, 2019 I. Call to Order—Chair & Designated Federal Officer (DFO) II. Opening Remarks—Chair & HUD A. Roll Call—Administering Organization (AO) B. Introductions i. HUD Staff ii. Guests C. Administrative Announcements— DFO & AO III. Approve Draft Minutes from September 11–13, 2018, MHCC meeting IV. Update from Regulatory Enforcement Subcommittee or Review Current Log & Action Items V. Review of Current Log & Action Items VI. Break VII. Continue Review of Current Log & Action Items VIII. Public Comment Period IX. Lunch X. Continue Review of Current Log & Action Items XI. Break VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:54 Feb 13, 2019 Jkt 247001 XII. Continue Review of Current Log & Action Items XIII. Daily Wrap Up—DFO & AO XIV. Adjourn Wednesday, May 1, 2019 I. Reconvene Meeting—Chair & Designated Federal Officer (DFO) II. Opening Remarks—Chair A. Roll Call—Administering Organization (AO) III. Update from Technical Systems Subcommittee or Review Current Log & Action Items IV. Break V. Continue Review of Current Log & Action Items VI. Public Comment VII. Lunch VIII. Continue Review of Current Log & Action Items IX. Break X. Continue Review of Current Log & Action Items or Subcommittee/Task Group Meetings XI. Daily Wrap Up—DFO XII. Adjourn Thursday, May 2, 2019 I. Reconvene Meeting—Chair & Designated Federal Officer (DFO) II. Opening Remarks—Chair A. Roll Call—Administering Organization (AO) III. Continue Review of Current Log & Action Items or Subcommittee/Task Group Meetings IV. Break V. Continue Review of Current Log & Action Items or Subcommittee/Task Group Meetings VI. Public Comment VII. Daily Wrap Up—DFO & AO VIII. Adjourn Dated: February 8, 2019. Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing—Federal Housing Commissioner. [FR Doc. 2019–02358 Filed 2–13–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–6141–N–01] Notice of a Federal Advisory Committee Meeting; Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing—Federal Housing Commissioner, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). ACTION: Notice of a Federal Advisory Committee Meeting: Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC). AGENCY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda for a SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 teleconference meeting of the MHCC Regulatory Enforcement Subcommittee. The meeting is open to the public. The agenda provides an opportunity for citizens to comment on the business before the MHCC. DATES: The meeting will be held on April 2, 2019, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). The teleconference numbers U.S. toll-free: 866–628–5137 and Participant Code: 4325435. To access the webinar, use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/ 268794585. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Teresa B. Payne, Acting Administrator, Office of Manufactured Housing Programs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW, Room 9164, Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202) 708–6423 (this is not a toll-free number). Persons who have difficulty hearing or speaking may access this number via TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Information Relay Service at 800–877–8339. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is provided in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5. U.S.C. 10(a)(2) through implementing regulations at 41 CFR 102–3.150. The MHCC was established by the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. 5403(a)(3), as amended by the Manufactured Housing Improvement Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106– 569). According to 42 U.S.C. 5403, as amended, the purposes of the MHCC are to: • Provide periodic recommendations to the Secretary to adopt, revise, and interpret the Federal manufactured housing construction and safety standards in accordance with this subsection; • Provide periodic recommendations to the Secretary to adopt, revise, and interpret the procedural and enforcement regulations, including regulations specifying the permissible scope and conduct of monitoring in accordance with subsection (b); • Be organized and carry out its business in a manner that guarantees a fair opportunity for the expression and consideration of various positions and for public participation. The MHCC is deemed an advisory committee not composed of Federal employees. Public Comment: Citizens wishing to make comments on the business of the MHCC are encouraged to register by or before Tuesday, April 2, 2019, by contacting Home Innovation Research Labs; Attention: Kevin Kauffman, 400 Prince Georges Blvd., Upper Marlboro, E:\FR\FM\14FEN1.SGM 14FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 31 / Thursday, February 14, 2019 / Notices MD 20774, or email to mhcc@ homeinnovation.com or call 1–888– 602–4663. Written comments are encouraged. The MHCC strives to accommodate citizen comments to the extent possible within the time constraints of the meeting agenda. Advance registration is strongly encouraged. The MHCC will also provide an opportunity for public comment on specific matters before the Regulatory Enforcement Subcommittee. Tentative Agenda Tuesday, April 2, 2019 I. Call to Order and Roll Call II. Opening Remarks—Subcommittee Chair & Designated Federal Officer (DFO) III. Approval of minutes from November 28, 2016 Regulatory Enforcement Subcommittee meeting IV. New Business • Action Item 10: To review the energy standards in the MHCSS with specific focus on the RFI from DOE. • HUD’s Office of Policy Development and Research response to MHCC’s Request to Submit a Document including Comparable Cost Figures Similar to EERE–2009–BT–BC–0021 [NODA Packages—Draft Results July 2018] • Log 198: Revise definition of manufactured home in Section 3280.2. V. Open Discussion VI. Public Comment VII. Wrap Up—DFO & AO VIII. Adjourn Dated: February 8, 2019. Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing—Federal Housing Commissioner. [FR Doc. 2019–02355 Filed 2–13–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–6115–N–01] Section 209 of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act: Initial Guidance Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing-Federal Housing Commissioner, HUD. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: On May 24, 2018, President Trump signed into law the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (the SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:54 Feb 13, 2019 Jkt 247001 ‘‘Economic Growth Act’’). Section 209 of the Economic Growth Act added section 38 to the United States Housing Act of 1937 and makes several amendments pertaining to small public housing agencies (PHAs) that administer 550 or fewer combined public housing units and vouchers under section 8(o) that predominantly operate in a rural area. Section 209 also requires HUD to develop new information systems for public housing consortia, and to make shared waiting list software available for voluntary use by multiple PHAs and owners of multifamily properties (hereinafter referred to in this Notice as, owners) receiving HUD assistance. Certain statutory amendments made by section 209 became effective 60 days after enactment (July 23, 2018). However, while effective, the provisions require rulemaking or guidance for implementation. The guidance in this Notice, read together with the statutory language, is intended to aid HUD program participants and the public generally in understanding the reasons for deferred action with respect to specific statutory provisions. In addition, HUD seeks comment from the public on appropriate implementation of the section 209 provisions. DATES: Comments Due Date: April 15, 2019. Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this Notice. All comments must refer to the proposal by name and docket number. There are two methods for submitting public comments: 1. Submission of Comments by Mail. Comments may be submitted by mail to the Regulations Division, Office of General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW, Room 10276, Washington, DC 20410–0500. 2. Electronic Submission of Comments. Interested persons may also submit comments electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov. HUD strongly encourages commenters to submit comments electronically. Electronic submission of comments allows the commenter maximum time to prepare and submit a comment, ensures timely receipt by HUD, and enables HUD to make them immediately available to the public. Comments submitted electronically through the www.regulations.gov website can be viewed by other commenters and interested members of the public. Commenters should follow the instructions provided on that site to submit comments electronically. ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4097 Note: To receive consideration as public comments, comments must be submitted through one of the methods specified above. Again, all submissions must refer to the docket number and title of this Notice. No Facsimiled Comments. Facsimiled (faxed) comments are not acceptable. Public Inspection of Public Comments. Copies of all comments submitted are available for inspection and downloading at www.regulations.gov. In addition, all properly submitted comments and communications submitted to HUD will be available for public inspection and copying between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., weekdays, at the above address. Due to security measures at the HUD Headquarters building, an advance appointment to review the public comments must be scheduled by calling the Regulations Division at 202–708– 3055 (this is not a toll-free number). Individuals with speech or hearing impairments may access this number via TTY by calling the Federal Relay Service at 800–877–8339 (this is a tollfree number). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Harold Katsura, Program Analyst, Office of Policy, Program, and Legislative Initiatives, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW, Room 3178, Washington, DC 20410; telephone number 202–402–3042 (this is not a toll-free number). Persons with hearing or speech impairments may access these numbers via TTY by calling the Federal Relay Service, toll-free, at 800–877–8339. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Introduction On May 24, 2018, President Trump signed the Economic Growth Act into law (Pub. L. 115–174, 132 Stat. 1296).1 The Economic Growth Act amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq.) (1937 Act) and other housing laws to modify multiple HUD programs. The purpose of the statutory amendments is to promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections. Section 209 of the Economic Growth Act amends Title I of the 1937 Act by adding several provisions pertaining to small PHAs that predominantly operate in a rural area as described in 12 CFR 1026.35(b)(2)(iv)(A), including 1 The text of the Economic Growth Act, along with a summary prepared by the Congressional Research Service, can be found at https:// www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/ 2155. E:\FR\FM\14FEN1.SGM 14FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 31 (Thursday, February 14, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4096-4097]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-02355]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-6141-N-01]


Notice of a Federal Advisory Committee Meeting; Manufactured 
Housing Consensus Committee

AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing--Federal Housing 
Commissioner, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

ACTION: Notice of a Federal Advisory Committee Meeting: Manufactured 
Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC).

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda for a 
teleconference meeting of the MHCC Regulatory Enforcement Subcommittee. 
The meeting is open to the public. The agenda provides an opportunity 
for citizens to comment on the business before the MHCC.

DATES: The meeting will be held on April 2, 2019, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 
p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). The teleconference numbers U.S. toll-
free: 866-628-5137 and Participant Code: 4325435. To access the 
webinar, use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/268794585.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Teresa B. Payne, Acting Administrator, 
Office of Manufactured Housing Programs, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW, Room 9164, Washington, DC 20410, 
telephone (202) 708-6423 (this is not a toll-free number). Persons who 
have difficulty hearing or speaking may access this number via TTY by 
calling the toll-free Federal Information Relay Service at 800-877-
8339.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is provided in 
accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5. U.S.C. 10(a)(2) 
through implementing regulations at 41 CFR 102-3.150. The MHCC was 
established by the National Manufactured Housing Construction and 
Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. 5403(a)(3), as amended by the 
Manufactured Housing Improvement Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-569). 
According to 42 U.S.C. 5403, as amended, the purposes of the MHCC are 
to:
     Provide periodic recommendations to the Secretary to 
adopt, revise, and interpret the Federal manufactured housing 
construction and safety standards in accordance with this subsection;
     Provide periodic recommendations to the Secretary to 
adopt, revise, and interpret the procedural and enforcement 
regulations, including regulations specifying the permissible scope and 
conduct of monitoring in accordance with subsection (b);
     Be organized and carry out its business in a manner that 
guarantees a fair opportunity for the expression and consideration of 
various positions and for public participation.
    The MHCC is deemed an advisory committee not composed of Federal 
employees.
    Public Comment: Citizens wishing to make comments on the business 
of the MHCC are encouraged to register by or before Tuesday, April 2, 
2019, by contacting Home Innovation Research Labs; Attention: Kevin 
Kauffman, 400 Prince Georges Blvd., Upper Marlboro,

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MD 20774, or email to mhcc@homeinnovation.com or call 1-888-602-4663. 
Written comments are encouraged. The MHCC strives to accommodate 
citizen comments to the extent possible within the time constraints of 
the meeting agenda. Advance registration is strongly encouraged. The 
MHCC will also provide an opportunity for public comment on specific 
matters before the Regulatory Enforcement Subcommittee.

Tentative Agenda

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

I. Call to Order and Roll Call
II. Opening Remarks--Subcommittee Chair & Designated Federal Officer 
(DFO)
III. Approval of minutes from November 28, 2016 Regulatory Enforcement 
Subcommittee meeting
IV. New Business
     Action Item 10: To review the energy standards in the 
MHCSS with specific focus on the RFI from DOE.
     HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research response 
to MHCC's Request to Submit a Document including Comparable Cost 
Figures Similar to EERE-2009-BT-BC-0021 [NODA Packages--Draft Results 
July 2018]
 Log 198: Revise definition of manufactured home in Section 
3280.2.
V. Open Discussion
VI. Public Comment
VII. Wrap Up--DFO & AO
VIII. Adjourn

    Dated: February 8, 2019.
Brian D. Montgomery,
Assistant Secretary for Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
[FR Doc. 2019-02355 Filed 2-13-19; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4210-67-P
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