; (G) developing a performance-based pathway for compliance; (H) developing model building energy codes by Indian tribes in accordance with tribal law; and (I) code development meetings, including through direct Federal employee participation in committee meetings, hearings and online communication, voting, and presenting research and technical or economic analyses during such meetings. (3) Exclusion For purposes of this section, technical assistance shall not include actions that promote or discourage the adoption of a particular building energy code or code provision. Notwithstanding this exclusion, the Secretary shall be permitted to participate fully in code development activities consistent with the paragraph (2)(I). (4) Information quality and transparency For purposes of this section, information provided by the Secretary is influential information and shall satisfy the guidelines established by the Office of Management and Budget and published in the Federal Register on February 22, 2002 (67 Fed. Reg. 8452). (c) Amendment proposals (1) In general The Secretary may submit to the model building energy code-setting and standard development organizations timely model building energy code amendment proposals, with supporting evidence, that— (A) are at the maximum level of energy efficiency that is technically feasible, technology-neutral, and cost effective, while accounting for the economic considerations under paragraph (5); (B) promote the achievement of commercial and residential high-performance buildings through high-performance energy efficiency (within the meaning of section 401 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17061 ))