106 STAT. 3822

PUBLIC LAW 102-550—OCT. 28, 1992

Regulations.

Regulations.

(D) propose criteria for occupancy in federally assisted
housing, standards for the reasonable performance and
behavior of tenants of federally assisted housing, compli-
ance standards consistent with the reasonable accommoda-
tion of the requirements of the Fair Housing Act and
section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, standards
for compliance with other civil rights laws, and procedures
for the eviction of tenants not complying with such stand-
ards consistent with sections 6 and 8 of the United States
Housing Act of 1937; and

(E) report to the Congress and the Secretary of Housing
and Urban Development pursuant to paragraph (7).

(5) PROCEDURE.—In carrying out its duties, the task force
shall hold public hearings and receive written comments for
a period of not less than 60 days.

(6) SUPPORT.—The Secretary of Housing and Urban Devel-
opment shall cooperate fully with the task force and shall
provide support staff and office space to assist the task force
in carrying out its duties.

(7) REPORTS.—Not later than 3 months after the date of
enactment of this Act, the task force shall submit to the Sec-
retary and the Congress a preliminary report describing its
initial actions. Not later than 6 months after the date of enact-
ment of this Act, the task force shall submit a report to the
Secretary and the Congress, which shall include—

(A) a description of its findings; and

(B) recommendations to revise such standards, regula-
tions, and guidelines to provide accurate and complete guid-
ance to owners and managers of federally assisted housing
as determined necessary under paragraph (4).

(b) RULEMAKING.—

(1) AUTHORITY.—The Secretary shall, by regulation, estab-
lish criteria for selection of tenants for occupancy in federally
assisted housing and lease provisions for such housing.

(2) STANDARDS.—The criteria shall provide sufficient guid-
ance to owners and managers of federally assisted housing
to enable them to (A) select tenants capable of complying with
reasonable lease terms, (B) utilize leases prohibiting behavior
which endangers the health or safety of others or violates
the right of other tenants to peaceful enjoyment of the premises,
(C) comply with legal requirements to make reasonable accom-
modations for persons with disabilities, and (D) comply with
civil rights laws. The criteria shall be consistent with the
requirements under subsections (k) and (1) of section 6 and
section 8(dXD of the United States Housing Act of 1937 and
any similar contract and lease requirements for federally
assisted housing. In establishing the criteria, the Secretary
shall take into consideration the report of the task force under
subsection (aX7).

(3) PROCEDURE.—Not later than 90 days after the submis-
sion of the final report under subsection (aX7), the Secretary
shall issue a notice of proposed rulemaking of the regulations
under this subsection providing for notice and opportunity for
public comment regarding the regulations, pursuant to the
provisions of section 553 of title 5, United States Code (notwith-
standing subsections (aX2), (bXB), and (dX3) of such section).
The duration of the period for public comment under such