Notice of Public Hearing
The Manufactured Housing Division will convene a public hearing for the amendment of 14.12.9 NMAC-INSPECTIONS. The hearing will be held before a hearing officer, at which time any interested person is invited to submit data, views, or arguments on the proposed changes, either orally or in writing, and to examine witnesses testifying at the hearing. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, September 24, 2024.
The purpose of this public rule hearing is to receive public comments regarding the amendments to 14.12.9 NMAC. Amendments clarify requirements for licensees to correct code violations, pay for re-inspection fees and request inspections. The amendments also delete outdated requirements for posting permits and licensing requirements incorrectly placed under this section.
The statutory authority for this rulemaking is found in the New Mexico Manufactured Housing Act, Subsection D of Section 60-14-4 NMSA 1978.
The hearing is scheduled as follows:
An in-person hearing shall be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the Regulation and Licensing Department, 2550 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM, Rio Grande Conference room, starting at 9:30 a.m. The hearing will remain open until 10:00 a.m. or until participants have an opportunity to make public comments, whichever is longer.
Interested persons may obtain copies of the proposed rule changes by logging onto the Manufactured Housing Division website (https://www.rld.nm.gov/manufactured-housing-division) to download the proposed rules or by written request to the Albuquerque MHD Office – Regulation and Licensing Department, 5500 San Antonio Drive NE, Suite F, Albuquerque, NM 87109, attention: Eliza Casados.
You may send written comments to: Manufactured Housing Division, – Regulation and Licensing Department, 5500 San Antonio Drive NE, Suite F, Albuquerque, NM 87109, Attention: Public Comments. Written comments may also be faxed to (505) 765-5670 or submitted by email at: eliza.casados@rld.nm.gov.
All written comments must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., on Monday, September 23, 2024. You may also review submitted comments by requesting copies from Eliza Casados at the email address above. Public comments will be posted on the division’s website (https://www.rld.nm.gov/manufactured-housing-division). Written comments may also be received by the Committee at the in-person hearing until the hearing is closed. All public comments received shall be admitted into the record during the public hearing.
If you require special accommodation to attend the hearing, please notify MHD by phone, email, or fax, of such needs as soon as possible to ensure adequate accommodation. Telephone: (505) 629-3835. Email: eliza.casados@rld.nm.gov; Fax No. (505) 765-5670.
Summary of the Proposed Changes to the Administrative Codes:
14.12.9.13 INSTALLATION INSPECTIONS- Amend paragraph B and C to clarify that the licensee who performs the work which results in a code violation is the person responsible for correcting the violation, paying the re-inspection fee and requesting the re-inspection.
14.12.9.13 INSTALLATION INSPECTIONS- Delete paragraph E. Requirements for CID licensing is currently located at 14.12.2.14(I) NMAC INSTALLER AND REPAIRMEN.
14.12.9.14 INSPECTION PERMITS- Delete paragraph K. Posting of installation permits at site locations is no longer necessary.
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