Notice2024-16967
Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting; Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC)
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Published
August 1, 2024
Issuing agencies
Housing and Urban Development Department
Abstract
This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda for the meeting of the MHCC Committee, and MHCC Subcommittees to include the following: Structure and Design Subcommittee, Technical Systems Subcommittee and Regulatory Enforcement Subcommittee. The meeting is open to the public and the site is accessible to individuals with disabilities. The agenda provides an opportunity for interested parties to comment on the business before the MHCC and MHCC Subcommittees. The Designated Federal Official (DFO) may adjourn the meeting if it is in the public interest.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 148 (Thursday, August 1, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62764-62766]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-16967]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
[Docket No. FR-6447-N-02]
Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting; Manufactured
Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC)
AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing--Federal Housing
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Commissioner, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda for
the meeting of the MHCC Committee, and MHCC Subcommittees to include
the following: Structure and Design Subcommittee, Technical Systems
Subcommittee and Regulatory Enforcement Subcommittee. The meeting is
open to the public and the site is accessible to individuals with
disabilities. The agenda provides an opportunity for interested parties
to comment on the business before the MHCC and MHCC Subcommittees. The
Designated Federal Official (DFO) may adjourn the meeting if it is in
the public interest.
DATES: The meeting will be held on September 11, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to
2:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) and on September 12, 2024, 9:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in-person. The meeting will be held
at Hotel Elkhart by Hilton, 500 South Main Street, Elkhart, IN 46516.
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). 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: <a href="https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunications-relay-service-trs">https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunications-relay-service-trs</a>. 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. 1009(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 subsection;
<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
Interested parties wishing to make comments on the business of the
MHCC are encouraged to register on or before Wednesday, September 4,
2024, by contacting 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#1f72777c7c5f7770727a76717170697e6b767071317c7072"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="98f5f0fbfbd8f0f7f5fdf1f6f6f7eef9ecf1f7f6b6fbf7f5">[email protected]</span></a> or call 1-888-602-4663. Written comments are
encouraged. The MHCC strives to accommodate interested parties'
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.
Nine pending Log Items are subject to review, including but not
limited to:
Standards for ties, installation, exit facilities and doors, and
requirements of Subpart F. The meeting is scheduled for two days to
provide sufficient time for thorough consideration. HUD, therefore,
strongly encourages active participation by committee members,
stakeholders, and other interested parties. The meeting will also allow
time for members and other interested parties to visit the Recreational
Vehicle and Manufactured Housing Hall of Fame and attend a brief
celebration in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Manufactured
Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974.
Tentative Agenda for the September 2024 Meeting
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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)
9:05-9:25 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks
A. Opening Remarks--FHA Commissioner
B. Roll Call--Kevin Kauffman, Administering Organization (AO)
a. Introductions
b. Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC) Members
c. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Staff
C. Administrative Announcements--Teresa Payne, DFO, and Kevin Kauffman,
AO
9:25-9:50 a.m. Public Comment Period (Public Encouraged to Sign Up with
AO)
9:50-10:50 a.m. Oliver Technologies and Minute Man Anchors
Presentation--Scott Oliver and George Waechter
10:50-11:50 a.m. Structure and Design Subcommittee Meeting (Log 229,
231, 232, and 235)
11:50-1:20 p.m. Lunch
1:20-2:10 p.m. Technical Systems Subcommittee Meeting (Log 227)
2:10-2:20 p.m. Public Comment Period (Public Encouraged to Sign Up with
AO)
2:20-2:30 p.m. Daily Wrap Up--DFO and AO
2:30 p.m. Adjourn for the Day
3:00-5:00 p.m. Visit RV/MH Hall of Fame (MHCC members are encouraged to
attend)
5:00-6:30 p.m. 50th Anniversary Celebration & Networking Exchange
Thursday, September 12, 2024
9:00-9:05 a.m. Reconvene Meeting--Chair and DFO
9:05-9:10 a.m. Call to Order--Chair, Co-Chair, and Teresa Payne,
Designated Federal Officer (DFO)
9:10-9:20 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks
A. Roll Call--Kevin Kauffman, Administering Organization (AO)
a. Introductions
b. Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC) Members
c. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Staff
B. Administrative Announcements--Teresa Payne, DFO, and Kevin Kauffman,
AO
9:20-10:20 a.m. Regulatory Subcommittee Meeting (Log 228, 230, 233, and
234)
10:20-10:40 a.m. Public Comment Period (Public Encouraged to Sign Up
with AO)
10:40-12:00 p.m. Review of Current Log and Action Items (Log 227-235)
or Subcommittee Meetings if Necessary
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12:00-1:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30-1:45 p.m. Public Comment Period (Public Encouraged to Sign Up with
AO)
1:45-3:00 p.m. Continue Review of Current Log and Action Items (Log
227-235) or Subcommittee Meetings if Necessary
3:00-3:15 p.m. Break
3:15-4:50 p.m. Continue Review of Current Log and Action Items (Log
227-235) or Subcommittee Meetings if Necessary
4:50-5:00 p.m. Daily Wrap Up--DFO and AO
5:00 p.m. Adjourn for the Day
Julia R. Gordon,
Assistant Secretary for Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
[FR Doc. 2024-16967 Filed 7-31-24; 8:45 am]
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