12 U.S.C. § 1701z–10 — Model rehabilitation guidelines in inspection and approval of rehabilitated properties; report to Congress

(a)(1) The Secretary must develop model rehabilitation guidelines for voluntary adoption by States and communities. State^* and local officials will use them with existing building codes when inspecting and approving rehabilitated properties. (2) The Secretary must consult with the National Institute of Building Sciences, suitable national organizations of State and local governments, building-industry representatives, consumer^* groups, and other interested parties. (3) The Secretary must publish the guidelines for public comment no later than one year after October 31, 1978, and issue them no later than 18 months after that date. (4) The Secretary may give State and local governments technical help to use and implement the guidelines. (b) No later than 36 months after October 31, 1978, the Secretary must report to Congress on (1) State and local steps to adopt the guidelines or equivalents and (2) recommendations for further action.