On April 17, the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council (Council) published its Implementation Plan, a detailed work plan for how the Council – chaired by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson – will accomplish the goals specified in Executive Order 13583 of December 12, 2018. The Implementation Plan explains the various subcommittees of the Council, as well as describes the strategy to implement administrative reforms and initiatives that will target, streamline, coordinate and optimize federal resources in economically distressed communities, including Opportunity Zones. Release.