[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 171 (Wednesday, September 8, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50369-50370]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-19495]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-6270-N-02]


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 Federal advisory committee meetings: Manufactured 
Housing Consensus Committee.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda for 
three Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC) teleconference 
meetings. The meetings are open to the public. The agenda for each 
meeting provides an opportunity for citizens to comment on the business 
before the MHCC.

DATES: 
     The first MHCC meeting will be held on Thursday, September 
23, 2021, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).
     The second MHCC meeting will be held on Friday, October 8, 
2021, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).
     The third MHCC meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 
20, 2021, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).
    The teleconference number is: 301-715-8592 or 646-558-8656 and the 
Meeting ID is: 81468510702. To access the webinar, use the following 
link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81468510702.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Teresa B. Payne, Administrator, Office 
of Manufactured Housing Programs, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 7th Street SW, Room 9166, Washington, DC 20410, 
telephone 202-402-2698 (this is not a toll-free number). Persons who 
have difficulty hearing or speaking may access this number via TTY by 
calling the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339 (this is a toll-free 
number).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of these meetings is provided in 
accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. app. 
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, sec. 
601, et seq.). According to 42 U.S.C. 5403, as amended, the MHCC's 
purposes 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); and
     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 MHCC's 
business must register in advance by contacting the Administering 
Organization (AO), Home Innovation Research Labs; Attention: Kevin 
Kauffman, 400 Prince Georges Blvd., Upper Marlboro, MD 20774; by 
emailing [email protected]; or calling 888-602-4663. With advance 
registration, members of the public will have an opportunity to provide 
written comments relative to agenda topics for the Committee's 
consideration. All written comments must be provided to 
[email protected].
     For the September 23, 2021 MHCC teleconference, the 
written comments must be provided no later than September 16, 2021.
     For the October 8, 2021 MHCC teleconference, the written 
comments must be provided no later than October 1, 2021.
     For the October 20, 2021 MHCC teleconference, the written 
comments must be provided no later than October 13, 2021.
    Please note, written comments submitted will not be read during the 
meeting, but will be provided to the MHCC members prior to the meeting. 
The MHCC will also provide an opportunity for oral public comments on 
specific matters before the MHCC at each meeting. The total amount of 
time for oral comments will be 30 minutes, in two 15-minute periods, 
with each commenter limited to two minutes to ensure pertinent 
Committee business is completed and all public comments can be 
expressed. The Committee will not respond to individual written or oral 
statements; however, it will take all public comments into account in 
its deliberations. The MHCC strives to accommodate citizen comments to 
the extent possible within the time constraints of the meeting agenda.

Tentative Agenda for MHCC Teleconferences

Thursday, September 23, 2021--10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET

I. Call to Order and Roll Call
II. Opening Remarks--MHCC Chair & Designated Federal Officer (DFO)
III. Approval of draft minutes from June 10, 2021, MHCC teleconference
IV. Public Comment Period--15 minutes
V. Discussion of Department of Energy's Supplemental Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking and Request for

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Comment--Energy Conservation Standards for Manufactured Housing
VI. Lunch from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
VII. Continued Discussion of Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
and Request for Comments--Energy Conservation Standards for 
Manufactured Housing and Prepare Comments/Answers about DOE's Questions 
in Rulemaking for HUD's review
VIII. Public Comment Period--15 minutes
IX. Wrap Up--DFO & AO
X. Adjourn

Friday, October 8, 2021--10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET

I. Call to Order and Roll Call
II. Opening Remarks--MHCC Chair & Designated Federal Officer (DFO)
III. Public Comment Period--15 minutes
IV. Discussion of Department of Energy's Supplemental Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking and Request for Comment--Energy Conservation 
Standards for Manufactured Housing and Prepare Comments/Answers about 
DOE's Questions in Rulemaking for HUD's review
V. Lunch from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
VI. Continued Discussion of Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
and Request for Comment--Energy Conservation Standards for Manufactured 
Housing and Prepare Comments/Answers about DOE's Questions in 
Rulemaking for HUD's review
VII. Public Comment Period--15 minutes
VIII. Wrap Up--DFO & AO
IX. Adjourn

Wednesday, October 20, 2021--10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET

I. Call to Order and Roll Call
II. Opening Remarks--MHCC Chair & Designated Federal Officer (DFO)
III. Public Comment Period--15 minutes
IV. Discussion of Department of Energy's Supplemental Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking and Request for Comment--Energy Conservation 
Standards for Manufactured Housing and Continue to Prepare Comments/
Answers about DOE's Questions in Rulemaking for HUD's review
V. Lunch from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
VI. Continued Discussion of Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
and Request for Comments--Energy Conservation Standards for 
Manufactured Housing Answers about DOE's Questions in Rulemaking for 
HUD's review
VII. Public Comment Period--15 minutes
VIII. Wrap Up--DFO & AO
IX. Adjourn

Lopa Kolluri,
Principal Deputy Assistant, Secretary for Housing.
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