The preamble to the final rule states that HUD consulted with other Federal agencies, as required by section 8(c)(5).
HUD was required by section 8(c)(5) to consult with other Federal agencies.
mnli hypothesis: HUD was required by section 8(c)(5) to consult with other Federal agencies. premise: The preamble to the final rule states that HUD consulted with other Federal agencies, as required by section 8(c)(5).