[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 187 (Tuesday, September 27, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 66288-66289] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2016-23256] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR-5849-N-08] 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 a Federal Advisory committee meeting: Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda for a meeting of the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC). The meeting is open to the public and the site is accessible to individuals with disabilities. The agenda provides an opportunity for citizens to comment on the business before the MHCC. DATES: The meeting will be held on October 25 thru October 27, 2016, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) daily. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn Washington-- Capitol, 550 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Beck Danner, 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). Persons who have difficulty hearing or speaking may access this number via TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Information Relay Service at (800) 877- 8339. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Notice of this meeting 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 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); 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. II. Public Comments Citizens wishing to comment on the business of the MHCC are encouraged to register by or before October 19, 2016, by contacting Home Innovation Research Labs; Attention: Kevin Kauffman, 400 Prince Georges Blvd., Upper Marlboro, MD 20774, or email to [email protected] or call (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 agenda. Advance registration is strongly encouraged. The MHCC will also provide an opportunity for public comment on specific matters before the MHCC. III. Tentative Agenda Tuesday, October 25, 2016 I. Call to Order--Chair & Designated Federal Officer (DFO) II. Opening Remarks--Chair A. Roll Call--Administering Organization (AO) B. Introductions i. HUD Staff ii. Guests C. Administrative Announcements--DFO and AO III. Approve draft minutes from August 9, 2016, MHCC Meeting IV. Update on approved proposals--HUD Staff V. Subcommittee Reports to MHCC A. Technical Systems Subcommittee i. Log 113--NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code ii. Log 114--UL 60335-2-40, Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances, Part 2-34: Particular Requirements for Motor- [[Page 66289]] Compressors iii. Update about NFPA 70 Task Group recommendation VI. Break VII. Technical Systems Subcommittee Report--continued VIII. Public Comment Period IX. Lunch X. Final Rule on Formaldehyde Presentation XI. Break XII. EPA final formaldehyde rule A. Log 80--Secondary method testing, and HUD's draft proposed rule incorporating the EPA rule XIII. Daily Wrap Up--DFO/AO XIV. Adjourn Wednesday, October 26, 2016 I. Reconvene Meeting--Chair & Designated Federal Officer (DFO) II. Remarks--Chair A. Roll Call--Administering Organization (AO) III. Continue Review Current Log & Action Items (AI)--See Appendix A IV. Break V. HUD's recommended guidelines on foundation system requirements in freezing climates. VI. Public Comment VII. Lunch VIII. Regulatory Enforcement Subcommittee A. Log 135--Water supply testing procedures. IX. Continue review of EPA final formaldehyde rule A. Log 80--Secondary method testing, and HUD's draft proposed rule incorporating the EPA rule X. Break XI. Subcommittee Task Group Meeting Time Slot (only if necessary after MHCC has reviewed all Current Log and Action Items) XII. Daily Wrap Up--DFO/AO XIII. Adjourn Thursday, October 27, 2016 I. Reconvene Meeting--Chair & Designated Federal Officer (DFO) II. Remarks--Chair A. Roll Call--Administering Organization (AO) III. Review Current Log and Action Items (AI)--See Appendix A IV. Break V. Continue review of HUD's recommended guidelines for foundation systems in freezing climates. VI. Lunch VII. MHCC recommendations for foundation systems in freezing climates. VIII. Public Comment IX. Daily Wrap Up--DFO/AO X. Adjourn Dated: September 21, 2016. Pamela Beck Danner, Administrator, Office of Manufactured Housing Programs. [FR Doc. 2016-23256 Filed 9-26-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210-67-P