Appointments to the Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee; Solicitation of Nominations, 46900-46901 [2024-11799]

Download as PDF 46900 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 105 / Thursday, May 30, 2024 / Notices information about customers who contact the agency with questions/ comments. P323J, HUD Central Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution is leveraged by HUD staff and HUD Customer Services Representative contractors when the public calls a 1–800 number, or physically comes to a HUD office, or emails HUD with a question/comment. The HUD staff enters the information into the system to support answering the public question/comment. If the inquiry can be answered immediately, then HUD addresses the request. If the inquiry requires follow-up, then the customer’s information is collected for a future response. Minimum data is collected to create an interaction history between the individual and HUD, name, home address, email address, or phone number. Information collection Number of respondents Frequency of response Responses per annum Burden hour per response Annual burden hours Hourly cost per response Annual cost Single Family ................................................. 2,064 1 737,276 0.0833 61,415 $40.46 $2,484,855 B. Solicitation of Public Comment This notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affected parties concerning the collection of information described in Section A on the following: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) The accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; including through the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. HUD encourages interested parties to submit comment in response to these questions. C. Authority Section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35. Jeffrey D. Little, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing. [FR Doc. 2024–11832 Filed 5–29–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,064. Frequency of Response: One per mortgage. Estimated Number of Responses: 737,276. Average Hours per Response: 0.0833 (5 minutes). Total Estimated Burdens: 61,415. [Docket No. FR–6465–N–01] Appointments to the Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee; Solicitation of Nominations Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing—Federal Housing AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:03 May 29, 2024 Jkt 262001 Commissioner, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). ACTION: Notice. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) established the Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee (HCFAC) on April 14, 2015. This notice invites nominations for appointments to fill vacancies on the HCFAC. DATES: All nominations must be received no later than July 15, 2024. ADDRESSES: Nominations must be in writing using form HUD 95000 (Application for Membership on the HCFAC, OMB Approval Number: 2502– 0606) and submitted via email to HCFAC.application@hud.gov. Individuals who do not have internet access may submit nominations to the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing Counseling, HUD, Attn: Toneisha Basil, 451 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20410. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Virginia F. Holman, Housing Program Specialist, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing Counseling, Office of Outreach and Capacity Building, Virginia.F.Holman@hud.gov, telephone number 540–894–7790 (this is not a tollfree number). HUD welcomes and is prepared to receive calls from individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as individuals with speech and communication disabilities. To learn more about how to make an accessible telephone call, please visit: https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/ telecommunications-relay-service-trs. Individuals with questions may also email HCFAC.application@hud.gov with ‘‘HCFAC application question’’ in the subject line. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: I. Background and Authority The HCFAC is congressionally mandated to provide advice to the PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Office of Housing Counseling (OHC) (42 U.S.C. 3533(g)(4)). The HCFAC provides the OHC valuable advice regarding its mission to provide individuals and families with the knowledge they need to obtain, sustain, and improve their housing through a strong national network of HUD-approved housing counseling agencies and HUD-certified counselors. The HCFAC, however, does not have any role in reviewing or awarding OHC housing counseling grants and procurement contracts. The HCFAC is subject to the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, 5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.). By statute, the HCFAC shall consist of not more than 12 individuals appointed by the Secretary (42 U.S.C. 3533(g)(4)(B)). The membership will equally represent the mortgage industry, the real estate industry, consumers, and HUD-approved housing counseling agencies. Each member shall be appointed in his or her individual capacity for a term of up to 3 years. II. Nominations for the Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee HUD is seeking nominations for membership on the HCFAC. Nominees shall equally represent the mortgage and real estate industries, including consumers and HUD-approved housing counseling agencies. Nominations may be made by agency officials, members of Congress, the general public, or professional organizations, as well as self-nominations. Nominees must be U.S. citizens and cannot be U.S. Government employees. All appointed nominees will be serving on the HCFAC in their individual capacity, and not in a representative capacity, therefore, no Federally-registered lobbyists may serve on the HCFAC.1 Individual capacity, as 1 See 79 FR 47482 (‘‘Revised Guidance on Appointment of Lobbyists to Federal Advisory Committees, Boards, and Commissions’’) (clarifying E:\FR\FM\30MYN1.SGM 30MYN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 105 / Thursday, May 30, 2024 / Notices clarified by OMB, refers to individuals who are appointed to committees to exercise their own individual best judgment on behalf of the Government, such as when they are designated as Special Government Employees as defined in 18 U.S.C. 202. Nominations to the HCFAC must be submitted using a HUD–90005 which is available on the Office of Housing Counseling’s Federal Advisory Committee web page at: https:// www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/ sfh/hcc. It is also available at HUD’s Client Information Policy Systems (HUDClips) at: https://www.hud.gov/ guidance. Each nominee will be required to provide all the information on HUD–90005. The submission of a resume with work experience is optional. Nominations should be submitted via email to HCFAC.application@hud.gov. Individuals that do not have internet access may submit nominations to the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing Counseling, HUD, Attn: Toneisha Basil, 451 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20410. Those who submitted applications previously, and those who have been appointed previously, must reapply if they wish to be considered for an appointment. Nominations submitted under this Federal Register Notice shall remain valid for two (2) years after the close of this nomination period. HUD reserves the right to solicit new nominations, at any time, to fill HCFAC vacancies. All Nominations must be received no later than July 15, 2024. HCFAC members will be required to adhere to the conflict-of-interest rules applicable to Special Government Employees as such employees are defined in 18 U.S.C. 202(a). The rules include relevant provisions in 18 U.S.C. related to criminal activity, Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (5 CFR part 2635) and Executive Order 12674 (as modified by E.O. 12731). Therefore, applicants will be required to submit to preappointment screenings relating to identity of interest and financial interests that HUD might require. If selected, HCFAC members will also be asked to complete OGE Form 450 (Confidential Financial Disclosure Report). Members of the HCFAC shall serve without pay but shall receive travel expenses including per diem in lieu of subsistence as authorized by 5 U.S.C. that federally registered lobbyists may not serve on advisory committee, board, or Commission in an ‘‘individual capacity.’’) VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:03 May 29, 2024 Jkt 262001 5703. Regular attendance is essential to the effective operation of the HCFAC. Please note this notice is not intended to be the exclusive method by which HUD will solicit nominations and expressions of interest to identify qualified candidates; however, all nominees for membership on the HCFAC will be subject to the same application process and evaluation criteria. III. Selection and Meetings Member selections will be made by the Secretary and will be based on the Nominee’s qualifications to contribute to the accomplishment of the HCFAC’s objectives. Membership on the HCFAC is personal to the appointee and committee members serve at the discretion of the Secretary. The estimated number of meetings (in-person or virtual) anticipated within a fiscal year is four (4). Additional meetings may be held as needed to render advice to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Housing Counseling. The meetings may use electronic communication technologies for attendance. All meetings will be announced by notice in the Federal Register and at Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee website at: https:// www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/ sfh/hcc/housing_counseling_federal_ advisory_committee. Announcements of the meetings will be made using other outreach methods as well. Julia R. Gordon, Assistant Secretary for Housing Federal Housing Commission. [FR Doc. 2024–11799 Filed 5–29–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint Certain Storage Containers and Toolboxes, Organizers, Component Boxes, Coolers, and Accessories Used Therewith, DN 3749; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant’s filing pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 46901 Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205–2000. The public version of the complaint can be accessed on the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. For help accessing EDIS, please email EDIS3Help@usitc.gov. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server at United States International Trade Commission (USITC) at https://www.usitc.gov . The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. Hearing-impaired persons are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on (202) 205–1810. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission has received a complaint and a submission pursuant to § 210.8(b) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure filed on behalf of Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation and Keter Home and Garden Products Ltd. on May 23, 2024. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337) in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain storage containers and toolboxes, organizers, component boxes, coolers, and accessories used therewith. The complaint names as a respondent: Klein Tools, Inc. of Lincolnshire, IL. The complainant requests that the Commission issue a general exclusion order, limited exclusion order, cease and desist orders, and impose a bond upon respondent alleged infringing articles during the 60day Presidential review period pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1337(j). Proposed respondents, other interested parties, and members of the public are invited to file comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or § 210.8(b) filing. Comments should address whether issuance of the relief specifically requested by the complainant in this investigation would affect the public health and welfare in the United States, competitive conditions in the United States economy, the production of like or directly competitive articles in the United States, or United States consumers. In particular, the Commission is interested in comments that: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\30MYN1.SGM 30MYN1

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[FR Doc No: 2024-11799]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-6465-N-01]


Appointments to the Housing Counseling Federal Advisory 
Committee; Solicitation of Nominations

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

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 
established the Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee (HCFAC) 
on April 14, 2015. This notice invites nominations for appointments to 
fill vacancies on the HCFAC.

DATES: All nominations must be received no later than July 15, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Nominations must be in writing using form HUD 95000 
(Application for Membership on the HCFAC, OMB Approval Number: 2502-
0606) and submitted via email to [email protected]. Individuals 
who do not have internet access may submit nominations to the Office of 
the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing Counseling, HUD, Attn: 
Toneisha Basil, 451 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20410.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Virginia F. Holman, Housing Program 
Specialist, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of 
Housing Counseling, Office of Outreach and Capacity Building, 
[email protected], telephone number 540-894-7790 (this is not a 
toll-free number). HUD welcomes and is prepared to receive calls from 
individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as individuals 
with speech and communication disabilities. To learn more about how to 
make an accessible telephone call, please visit: https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunications-relay-service-trs. Individuals with 
questions may also email [email protected] with ``HCFAC 
application question'' in the subject line.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background and Authority

    The HCFAC is congressionally mandated to provide advice to the 
Office of Housing Counseling (OHC) (42 U.S.C. 3533(g)(4)). The HCFAC 
provides the OHC valuable advice regarding its mission to provide 
individuals and families with the knowledge they need to obtain, 
sustain, and improve their housing through a strong national network of 
HUD-approved housing counseling agencies and HUD-certified counselors. 
The HCFAC, however, does not have any role in reviewing or awarding OHC 
housing counseling grants and procurement contracts. The HCFAC is 
subject to the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. 
L. 92-463, 5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.).
    By statute, the HCFAC shall consist of not more than 12 individuals 
appointed by the Secretary (42 U.S.C. 3533(g)(4)(B)). The membership 
will equally represent the mortgage industry, the real estate industry, 
consumers, and HUD-approved housing counseling agencies. Each member 
shall be appointed in his or her individual capacity for a term of up 
to 3 years.

II. Nominations for the Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee

    HUD is seeking nominations for membership on the HCFAC. Nominees 
shall equally represent the mortgage and real estate industries, 
including consumers and HUD-approved housing counseling agencies. 
Nominations may be made by agency officials, members of Congress, the 
general public, or professional organizations, as well as self-
nominations. Nominees must be U.S. citizens and cannot be U.S. 
Government employees.
    All appointed nominees will be serving on the HCFAC in their 
individual capacity, and not in a representative capacity, therefore, 
no Federally-registered lobbyists may serve on the HCFAC.\1\ Individual 
capacity, as

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clarified by OMB, refers to individuals who are appointed to committees 
to exercise their own individual best judgment on behalf of the 
Government, such as when they are designated as Special Government 
Employees as defined in 18 U.S.C. 202.
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    \1\ See 79 FR 47482 (``Revised Guidance on Appointment of 
Lobbyists to Federal Advisory Committees, Boards, and Commissions'') 
(clarifying that federally registered lobbyists may not serve on 
advisory committee, board, or Commission in an ``individual 
capacity.'')
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    Nominations to the HCFAC must be submitted using a HUD-90005 which 
is available on the Office of Housing Counseling's Federal Advisory 
Committee web page at: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc. It is also available at HUD's Client Information Policy Systems 
(HUDClips) at: https://www.hud.gov/guidance. Each nominee will be 
required to provide all the information on HUD-90005. The submission of 
a resume with work experience is optional.
    Nominations should be submitted via email to 
[email protected]. Individuals that do not have internet access 
may submit nominations to the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary 
for Housing Counseling, HUD, Attn: Toneisha Basil, 451 7th Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20410. Those who submitted applications previously, and 
those who have been appointed previously, must reapply if they wish to 
be considered for an appointment. Nominations submitted under this 
Federal Register Notice shall remain valid for two (2) years after the 
close of this nomination period. HUD reserves the right to solicit new 
nominations, at any time, to fill HCFAC vacancies.
    All Nominations must be received no later than July 15, 2024.
    HCFAC members will be required to adhere to the conflict-of-
interest rules applicable to Special Government Employees as such 
employees are defined in 18 U.S.C. 202(a). The rules include relevant 
provisions in 18 U.S.C. related to criminal activity, Standards of 
Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (5 CFR part 2635) 
and Executive Order 12674 (as modified by E.O. 12731). Therefore, 
applicants will be required to submit to pre-appointment screenings 
relating to identity of interest and financial interests that HUD might 
require. If selected, HCFAC members will also be asked to complete OGE 
Form 450 (Confidential Financial Disclosure Report).
    Members of the HCFAC shall serve without pay but shall receive 
travel expenses including per diem in lieu of subsistence as authorized 
by 5 U.S.C. 5703. Regular attendance is essential to the effective 
operation of the HCFAC.
    Please note this notice is not intended to be the exclusive method 
by which HUD will solicit nominations and expressions of interest to 
identify qualified candidates; however, all nominees for membership on 
the HCFAC will be subject to the same application process and 
evaluation criteria.

III. Selection and Meetings

    Member selections will be made by the Secretary and will be based 
on the Nominee's qualifications to contribute to the accomplishment of 
the HCFAC's objectives. Membership on the HCFAC is personal to the 
appointee and committee members serve at the discretion of the 
Secretary.
    The estimated number of meetings (in-person or virtual) anticipated 
within a fiscal year is four (4). Additional meetings may be held as 
needed to render advice to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for the 
Office of Housing Counseling. The meetings may use electronic 
communication technologies for attendance.
    All meetings will be announced by notice in the Federal Register 
and at Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee website at: 
https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc/housing_counseling_federal_advisory_committee. Announcements of the 
meetings will be made using other outreach methods as well.

Julia R. Gordon,
Assistant Secretary for Housing Federal Housing Commission.
[FR Doc. 2024-11799 Filed 5-29-24; 8:45 am]
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