SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

Notice of these meetings is provided in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and implementing regulations. 5 U.S.C. 1009(a)(2), 41 CFR 102-3.150. The Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC) was established by the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974. Public Law 93-383, 88 Stat. 633, codified at 42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq. This Act was later amended by the Manufactured Housing Improvement Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-569, 114 Stat. 2944). Under 42 U.S.C. 5403, the purposes of the MHCC are to:

(1) Provide periodic recommendations to the Secretary to adopt, revise, and interpret the Federal manufactured housing construction and safety standards in accordance with subsection 5403(a);

(2) 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 5403(b); and

(3) 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 by or before Wednesday, October 21, 2026, by contacting HUD's Administering Organization (AO) for the MHCC, Home Innovation Research Labs; Attention: John Peavy and Tynica Stefun, 400 Prince Georges Blvd., Upper Marlboro, MD 20774, or email to mhcc@homeinnovation.com or call 1-888-602-4663. Written comments should be submitted on or before Monday, October 19, 2026, to give MHCC members an opportunity to review the comments and come prepared to the meeting. Timely submission of comments will allow adequate opportunity to consider stakeholder input and help facilitate meaningful discussions. 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 provide an opportunity for public comments on specific matters before the MHCC.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD), Office of Manufactured Housing Programs, is providing an opportunity for the MHCC to discuss standards for new rules it is responsible to promulgate under the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, enacted on July 11, 2026, which amends the Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (Section 603 (42 U.S.C. 5402) and Section 604 (42 U.S.C. 5403). Specifically, HUD seeks the input of the MHCC to identify the necessary changes to the standards for manufactured housing as it relates to the removal of the permanent chassis on the lowest floor, including anticipated costs and benefits. HUD also seeks MHCC input on state certifications and recertification that verify that certain state laws treat manufactured homes without a chassis in parity with manufactured homes with a chassis.

HUD is scheduling this meeting with the MHCC to allow robust discussion, analysis, and consideration as the committee is responsible for providing recommendations to the Secretary for the purposes of proceeding with changes to the standards. This meeting is scheduled for two days to provide sufficient time for thorough consideration and collection of MHCC recommendations. HUD, therefore, strongly encourages active participation by committee members, stakeholders, and other interested parties.

Tentative Agenda for Tuesday, October 27, 2026

(1) Call to Order—MHCC Chair & Mary Jo Houton, Designated Federal Officer (DFO)

(2) Roll Call—AO

(3) Opening Remarks—Office of Manufactured Housing Programs Deputy Assistant Secretary, DFO, & MHCC Chair

(4) Introductions;

(a) MHCC Members;

(b) HUD Staff; and

(c) Guests. ( printed page 65252)

(5) Administrative Announcements—DFO & AO

(6) Public Comment Period—30 minutes (Public Encouraged to Sign Up with AO)

(7) 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Introduction and Overview

(8) Permanent Chassis Removal Requirements

(9) Public Comment Period—30 minutes (Public Encouraged to Sign Up with AO)

(10) Wrap Up—DFO & AO

(11) Adjourn for the Day

Tentative Agenda for Wednesday, October 28, 2026

(1) Reconvene Meeting—MHCC Chair & DFO

(2) Call to Order—MHCC Chair & Mary Jo Houton, Designated Federal Officer (DFO)

(3) Roll Call—AO

(4) Opening Remarks—MHCC Chair & DFO

(5) Administrative Announcements—DFO & AO

(6) Public Comment Period—30 minutes (Public Encouraged to Sign Up with AO)

(7) State Certification and Re-Certification Framework

(8) Public Comment Period—30 minutes (Public Encouraged to Sign Up with AO)

(9) Wrap Up—DFO & AO

(10) Meeting Adjourned

[FR Doc. 2026-20953 Filed 10-13-26; 8:45 am]

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