Operating Fund Rule; Notice of Intent To Establish a Negotiated Rulemaking Committee and Notice of First Meeting

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is establishing a Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee under the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The establishment of the committee is required by the Quality Housing and Work Opportunity Act of 1998, which requires issuance of regulations under the Negotiated Rulemaking Act of 1990. The purpose of the Committee is to discuss and negotiate a proposed rule that would change the current method of determining the payment of operating subsidies to public housing agencies (PHAs). The Committee will consist of representatives with a definable stake in the outcome of a proposed rule. In accordance with section 564 of the Negotiated Rulemaking Act of 1990, this notice: (1) Advises the public of the establishment of the committee; (2) provides the public with information regarding the committee; (3) solicits public comment on the proposed membership of the committee; and (4) explains how persons may be nominated for membership on the committee.