Notice2022-20429
Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meetings; Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee
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September 21, 2022
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Abstract
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.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 182 (Wednesday, September 21, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57711-57714]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[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
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3f52575c5c7f574a5b11585049"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="24494c4747644c51400a434b52">[email protected]</span></a>. 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:
<bullet> Provide periodic recommendations to the Secretary to
adopt, revise, and interpret the Federal manufactured housing
construction and safety standards in accordance with this section;
<bullet> 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);
<bullet> 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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1c71747f7f5c74737179757272736a7d68757372327f7371"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7f12171c1c3f1710121a16111110091e0b161011511c1012">[email protected]</span></a> 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
<bullet> 3280 Subpart H--Heating, Cooling and Fuel Burning Systems--Log
216
Proposed Changes 2022-2023 Cycle
<bullet> 3280 Subpart G--Plumbing Systems--Log 225
<bullet> 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.
[FR Doc. 2022-20429 Filed 9-20-22; 8:45 am]
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