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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 192 (Thursday, October 5, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 69099]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-22184]

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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of 
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these 
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in 
the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.

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Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 192 / Thursday, October 5, 2023 / 
Proposed Rules

[[Page 69099]]

 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Housing Service

7 CFR Parts 3550 and 3555

[Docket No. RHS-23-SFH-0007]
RIN 0575-AD32

Updating Manufactured Housing Provisions; Extension of Comment 
Period

AGENCY: Rural Housing Service, Department of Agriculture (USDA).

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: The Rural Housing Service (RHS or Agency), a Rural Development 
agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is 
announcing an extension of the public comment period by 15 days for the 
notice of proposed rulemaking for the ``Updating Manufactured Housing 
Provisions.'' The intent of the extended comment period is to allow the 
public additional time to review and provide comments on the proposed 
changes.

DATES: The comment period for the proposed rule published on August 16, 
2023, at 88 FR 55601, is extended. Comments must be received on or 
before October 31, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted electronically by the Federal 
eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and, in the 
``Search Field'' box, labeled ``Search for dockets and documents on 
agency actions,'' enter the following docket number: https://aiomostl0as096.usda.net/desktop/container/?locale=en_US-/home (RHS-23-
SFH-0007) or RIN# 0575-AD32, then click search. To submit or view 
public comments, select the following document title: (Updating 
Manufactured Housing Provisions) from the ``Search Results,'' and 
select the ``Comment'' button. Before inputting your comments, you may 
also review the ``Commenter's Checklist'' (optional). Insert your 
comments under the ``Comment'' title, click ``Browse'' to attach files 
(if available). Input your email address and select ``Submit Comment.'' 
Information on using Regulations.gov, including instructions for 
accessing documents, submitting comments, and viewing the docket after 
the close of the comment period, is available through the site's 
``FAQ'' link.
    Other Information: Additional information about Rural Development 
and its programs is available on the internet at https://www.rurdev.usda.gov/index.html.
    All comments will be available for public inspection online at the 
Federal eRulemaking Portal (https://www.regulations.gov).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sonya Evans, Finance & Loan Analyst, 
SFH Direct Loan Division, Rural Housing Service, Rural Development, 
United States Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, 
Washington, DC 20250, Phone: 423-268-4333, Email: [email protected]. 
Or contact Stephanie Freeman, Finance & Loan Analyst, Policy, Analysis, 
and Communications Branch, Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan 
Division, Rural Housing Service, Rural Development, United States 
Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 
20250, Phone: 314-457-6413, Email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Federal Register of August 16, 2023 
(88 FR 55601), the Agency published a proposed rule entitled, 
``Updating Manufactured Housing Provisions.'' The intent of the 
proposed rule is to suggest Agency changes to the current regulations 
for the Single-Family Housing (SFH) Section 502 Direct and the SFH 
Guaranteed Loan Program to allow the Agency to give borrowers increased 
purchase options within a competitive market and increase adequate 
housing along with an enhanced customer experience with the SFH 
programs. The proposed rule initially provided a 60-day period for 
submission of public comments on or before October 16, 2023. The Agency 
is extending the comment period for public comments to October 31, 
2023, to allow for additional review and submission time.

Joaquin Altoro,
Administrator, Rural Housing Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-22184 Filed 10-4-23; 8:45 am]
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