[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 182 (Wednesday, September 21, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57711-57714]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-20429]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-6348-N-01]


Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meetings; Manufactured 
Housing Consensus Committee

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

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ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meetings: Manufactured 
Housing Consensus Committee.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agendas for 
two related sets of meetings of the Manufactured Housing Consensus 
Committee (MHCC). The meetings are open to the public and the sites are 
accessible to individuals with disabilities. The two agendas provide an 
opportunity for citizens to comment on the business before the MHCC.

DATES: The first set of meetings will be held on October 18-19, 2022, 9 
a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) daily, and on October 20, 2022, 9 a.m. 
to 12:30 p.m. (ET). The second set of meetings will be held on November 
15-16, 2022, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) daily, and on November 17, 2022, 9 
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (ET).

ADDRESSES: The first set of meetings (October 18-20, 2022) will be held 
at the Holiday Inn Washington--Capitol, 550 C Street SW, Washington, DC 
20024. The second set of meetings (November 15-17, 2022) will be held 
at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Washington, DC--Crystal City--300 
Army-Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202.

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) 708-6423 (this is not a toll-free number), email 
[email protected]. Individuals can dial 7-1-1 to access the 
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS), which permits users to make 
text-based calls, including Text Telephone (TTY) and Speech to Speech 
(STS) calls. Individuals who require an alternative aid or service to 
communicate effectively with HUD should email the point of contact 
listed above and provide a brief description of their preferred method 
of communication.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    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). 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 section;
     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 Monday, October 3, 2022, for the 
October session and October 31, 2022, for the November session, by 
contacting the Administering Organization (AO), Home Innovation 
Research Labs; Attention: Kevin Kauffman, 400 Prince Georges Blvd., 
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774, or email to [email protected] 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 agendas. Advance registration for both 
meetings is strongly encouraged. The MHCC will also provide an 
opportunity for public comment on specific matters before the MHCC.
    The Department of Energy's Energy Conservation Standards for 
Manufactured Housing (87 FR 32728 (May 31, 2022)), which have a 
compliance date of May 31, 2023, do not fully align with the current 
Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards (MHCSS). Given 
that manufacturers have to comply with the Department of Energy's 
Energy Conservation Standards for Manufactured Housing and the MHCSS, 
and HUD's role in regulating the manufactured housing industry, HUD 
considers it imperative to promptly proceed with rulemaking to align 
the MHCSS with the Department of Energy's Energy Conservation Standards 
for Manufactured Housing. To this end, HUD is scheduling two sets of 
meetings of the MHCC to allow discussion, analysis, and recommendation 
to HUD of such alignment. These meetings are scheduled for three days 
each to provide sufficient time for thorough consideration. HUD, 
therefore, strongly encourages active participation by committee 
members, stakeholders, and other interested parties. The Secretary's 
requested outcome of the meetings will be for the MHCC to propose 
recommended changes to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety 
Standards that align with the Department of Energy's Energy 
Conservation Standards for Manufactured Housing. Due to the impending 
May 31, 2023, date for compliance with the Department of Energy's 
Energy Conservation Standards for Manufactured Housing, HUD requests an 
expeditious review timeframe ending on or about December 31, 2022, for 
receipt of a response to the Secretary's request and proposed revisions 
to the MHCSS.

Tentative Agenda for the October 2022 Meeting

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

8:30-9:00 a.m. Registration
9:00-9:05 a.m. Call to Order--Chair, Co-Chair, and Teresa Payne, 
Designated Federal Officer (DFO)
9:05-9:35 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks
    A. Roll Call--Kevin Kauffman, Administering Organization (AO)
    B. Introductions
    [ssquf] Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC) Members
    [ssquf] U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 
Staff
    [ssquf] Administrative Announcements--Teresa Payne, DFO, and Kevin 
Kauffman, AO
    [ssquf] Explanation of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and 
the Regulatory Process--HUD Office of General Counsel
9:35-9:40 a.m. Approve Combined Draft Minutes from September 23, 
October 8, October 20, and November 19, 2021, MHCC meetings
9:40-9:50 a.m. Opening Comments--Julia R. Gordon, Assistant Secretary 
for Housing-Federal Housing Commissioner
9:50-10:20 a.m. Public Comment Period (Public Encouraged to Sign Up in 
advance by contacting the AO)
10:20-10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Review and consideration of HUD's proposed 
revisions of the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards to 
Align with the Department of Energy's Energy Conservation Standards for 
Manufactured Housing

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12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00-2:30 p.m. Continued review and consideration of HUD's proposed 
revisions of the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards to 
Align with the Department of Energy's Energy Conservation Standards for 
Manufactured Housing
2:30-2:45 p.m. Break
2:45-3:00 p.m. Public Comment Period--15 minutes
3:00-4:35 p.m. Continued review and consideration of HUD's proposed 
revisions of the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards to 
Align with the Department of Energy's Energy Conservation Standards for 
Manufactured Housing
4:35-4:50 p.m. Public Comment Period--15 minutes
4:50-5:00 p.m. Daily Wrap Up--DFO and AO
5:00 p.m. Adjourn for the Day

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

9:00-9:05 a.m. Reconvene Meeting--Chair and DFO
9:05-9:15 a.m. Roll Call--AO
9:15-9:30 a.m. Public Comment Period (Public Encouraged to Sign Up with 
AO or Meeting Planner)
9:30-10:45 a.m. Continued review and consideration of HUD's proposed 
revisions of the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards to 
Align with the Department of Energy's Energy Conservation Standards for 
Manufactured Housing
10:45-11:00 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Continued review and consideration of HUD's 
proposed revisions of the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety 
Standards to Align with the Department of Energy's Energy Conservation 
Standards for Manufactured Housing
12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00-3:00 p.m. Continued review and consideration of HUD's proposed 
revisions of the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards to 
Align with the Department of Energy's Energy Conservation Standards for 
Manufactured Housing
3:00-3:10 p.m. Break
3:10-3:25 p.m. Public Comment Period--15 minutes
3:25-4:35 p.m. Continued review and consideration of HUD's proposed 
revisions of the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards to 
Align with the Department of Energy's Energy Conservation Standards for 
Manufactured Housing
4:35-4:50 p.m. Public Comment Period--15 minutes
4:50-5:00 p.m. Daily Wrap Up--DFO and AO
5:00 p.m. Adjourn for the Day

Thursday, October 20, 2022

9:00-9:05 a.m. Reconvene Meeting--Chair and DFO
9:05-9:15 a.m. Opening Remarks--Chair
    Roll Call--AO
9:15-9:45 a.m. Public Comment Period (Public Encouraged to Sign Up with 
AO or Meeting Planner)
9:45-10:45 a.m. Continued review and consideration of HUD's proposed 
revisions of the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards to 
Align with the Department of Energy's Energy Conservation Standards for 
Manufactured Housing
10:45-11:00 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Continued review and consideration of HUD's 
proposed revisions of the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety 
Standards to Align with the Department of Energy's Energy Conservation 
Standards for Manufactured Housing
12:00-12:15 p.m. Public Comment Period
12:15-12:30 p.m. Daily Wrap Up--DFO and AO
12:30 p.m. Adjournment

Tentative Agenda for the November 2022 Meeting

    As time allows, upon completion of the consideration of the 
Secretary's request to review the HUD proposed revisions of the 
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards to Align with the 
Department of Energy's Energy Conservation Standards for Manufactured 
Housing, remaining time in the agenda in the November meeting may be 
used to discuss log items and subcommittee items that have not been 
reviewed previously or are awaiting MHCC action. The log items that may 
be discussed and considered in the November set of meetings include:
Proposed Changes From Previous Cycles
 3280 Subpart H--Heating, Cooling and Fuel Burning Systems--Log 
216
Proposed Changes 2022-2023 Cycle
 3280 Subpart G--Plumbing Systems--Log 225
 3280 Subpart D--Body and Frame Construction Requirements--Log 
226

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

8:30-9 a.m. Registration
9-9:05 a.m. Call to Order--Chair, Co-Chair, and Teresa Payne, 
Designated Federal Officer (DFO)
9:05-9:15 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks
    A. Roll Call--Kevin Kauffman, Administering Organization (AO)
    B. Introductions
    [ssquf] Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC) Members
    [ssquf] U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 
Staff
    [ssquf] Administrative Announcements--Teresa Payne, DFO, and Kevin 
Kauffman, AO
9:15-9:20 a.m. Approve Draft Minutes from October 18-20, 2022, 
Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC) Meetings
9:20-9:50 a.m. Public Comment Period (Public Encouraged to Sign Up with 
AO or Meeting Planner)
9:50-10:50 a.m. Discussion on Department of Energy's Energy 
Conservation Standards for Manufactured Housing Final Rule or Review of 
Current Log and Action Items or Subcommittee Meetings
10:50-11 a.m. Break
11 a.m.-12 p.m. Continue review and consideration of HUD's proposed 
revisions of the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards to 
Align with the Department of Energy's Energy Conservation Standards for 
Manufactured Housing Final Rule or Review of Current Log and Action 
Items or Subcommittee Meetings
12-1 p.m. Lunch
1-2:30 p.m. Continued review and consideration of HUD's proposed 
revisions of the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards to 
Align with the Department of Energy's Energy Conservation Standards for 
Manufactured Housing Final Rule or Review of Current Log and Action 
Items or Subcommittee Meetings
2:30-2:45 p.m. Break
2:45-3 p.m. Public Comment Period--15 minutes
3-4:35 p.m. Continued review and consideration of HUD's proposed 
revisions of the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards to 
Align with the Department of Energy's Energy Conservation Standards for 
Manufactured Housing Final Rule or Review of Current Log and Action 
Items or Subcommittee Meetings
4:35-4:50 p.m. Public Comment Period--15 minutes

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4:50-5 p.m. Daily Wrap Up--DFO and AO
5 p.m. Adjourn for the Day

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

9-9:05 a.m. Reconvene Meeting--Chair and DFO
9:05-9:15 a.m. Roll Call--AO
9:15-9:30 a.m. Public Comment Period (Public Encouraged to Sign Up with 
AO or Meeting Planner)
9:30-10:45 a.m. Continued review and consideration of HUD's proposed 
revisions of the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards to 
Align with the Department of Energy's Energy Conservation Standards for 
Manufactured Housing Final Rule or Review of Current Log and Action 
Items or Subcommittee Meetings
10:45-11 a.m. Break
11 a.m.-12 p.m. Continued review and consideration of HUD's proposed 
revisions of the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards to 
Align with the Department of Energy's Energy Conservation Standards for 
Manufactured Housing Final Rule or Review of Current Log and Action 
Items or Subcommittee Meetings
12-1 p.m. Lunch
1-3 p.m. Continued review and consideration of HUD's proposed revisions 
of the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards to Align 
with the Department of Energy's Energy Conservation Standards for 
Manufactured Housing Final Rule or Review of Current Log and Action 
Items or Subcommittee Meetings
3-3:10 p.m. Break
3:10-3:25 p.m. Public Comment Period--15 minutes
3:25-4:35 p.m. Continued review and consideration of HUD's proposed 
revisions of the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards to 
Align with the Department of Energy's Energy Conservation Standards for 
Manufactured Housing Final Rule or Review of Current Log and Action 
Items or Subcommittee Meetings
4:35-4:50 p.m. Public Comment Period--15 minutes
4:50-5 p.m. Daily Wrap Up--DFO and AO
5 p.m. Adjourn for the Day

Thursday, November 17, 2022

9-9:05 a.m. Reconvene Meeting--Chair and DFO
9:05-9:15 a.m. Opening Remarks--Chair
    Roll Call--AO
9:15-9:45 a.m. Public Comment Period (Public Encouraged to Sign Up with 
AO or Meeting Planner)
9:45-10:45 a.m. Continued review and consideration of HUD's proposed 
revisions of the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards to 
Align with the Department of Energy's Energy Conservation Standards for 
Manufactured Housing Final Rule or Review of Current Log and Action 
Items or Subcommittee Meetings
10:45-11 a.m. Break
11 a.m.-12 p.m. Continued review and consideration of HUD's proposed 
revisions of the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards to 
Align with the Department of Energy's Energy Conservation Standards for 
Manufactured Housing Final Rule or Review of Current Log and Action 
Items or Subcommittee Meetings
12-12:15 p.m. Public Comment Period
12:15-12:30 p.m. Daily Wrap Up--DFO and AO
12:30 p.m. Adjournment

Julia R. Gordon,
Assistant Secretary for Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
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