((a)) ** In general** The Secretary shall make available a model program to utilize cost-saving building technologies and construction techniques for purposes of providing homeownership and rental opportunities under this subchapter.
((b)) ** Selection criteria** The Secretary shall establish criteria for participating jurisdictions to select projects for assistance under the model program which may include—
((1)) the extent to which innovative, cost-saving building and construction technologies are utilized;
((2)) the extent to which innovative, cost-saving construction techniques are utilized;
((3)) the extent to which units will be made available to low-income families and individuals;
((4)) the extent to which non-Federal public or private assistance is utilized; and
((5)) any other factor, determined by the Secretary to be appropriate.
((c)) ** Guidelines** The Secretary shall publish guidelines for the model program under this section not later than 180 days after .October 28, 19921992-10-28
((d)) ** Report** The Secretary shall submit a biennial report to the Congress on the utilization of the model program under this section.