Unified Agenda


CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (CNCS)


CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

45 CFR Chs. XII, XXV

Executive Order 12866 "Regulatory Planning and Review"

AGENCY:

Corporation for National and Community Service.

ACTION:

Semiannual regulatory agenda.

SUMMARY:

This agenda announces the regulations that the Corporation will have under development, revision, or review during the next year. The purpose for publishing this agenda is to give notice of any regulatory activity by the Agency in order to provide the public an opportunity to participate in the rulemaking process.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

The public is encouraged to contact the agency official listed for the particular agenda item. For other information concerning Corporation regulations or this semiannual agenda, contact Frank R. Trinity, General Counsel, Corporation for National and Community Service, 1201 New York Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20525, (202) 606-5000, ext. 290.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

In accordance with Executive Order 12866 "Regulatory Planning and Review" and the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601), executive agencies are required to publish in the Federal Register semiannual regulatory agendas in April and October of each year.

The Corporation for National and Community Service has determined that the regulations under consideration will not impose compliance costs or reporting burdens on the public and that the regulations will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Accordingly, no regulatory analysis is required under 5 U.S.C. 602.

Dated:

March 14, 2002.

Wendy Zenker, Chief Operating Officer.


Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)

Prerule Stage

 


2786. DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT PROCEDURES FOR SERVICE MEMBERS, PARTICIPANTS, AND OTHER BENEFICIARIES

Agency:

Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)

Priority:

Other Significant

Legal Authority:

20 USC 1681 to 1687; 29 USC 794; 42 USC 2000d; 42 USC 5057; 42 USC 6101 et seq; 42 USC 12635

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

45 CFR 2504

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This regulation will identify the procedures used for processing complaints of discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, political affiliation, and other non-merit factors filed with the Corporation by service members, participants, and other beneficiaries under the Corporation's federally assisted or conducted programs.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM 09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact:

Nancy B. Voss, Director, Equal Opportunity, Corporation for National and Community Service, Room 7100, 1201 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20525
Phone: 202 606-5000
Fax: 202 565-2796
Email: nvoss@cns.gov

RIN:

3045-AA24


Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)

Proposed Rule Stage

 


2787. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974; AMENDMENT

Agency:

Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)

Priority:

Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:

5 USC 552a; 42 USC 12501 et seq; 42 USC 4950 et seq

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

45 CFR 2508

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This action updates several minor changes to the Corporation for National Service's current Privacy Act regulation found at 45 CFR 2508. These amendments are in accordance with the Privacy Act found at 5 U.S.C. 552a.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

William L. Hudson Jr., Law Office Manager, General Counsel Office, Corporation for National and Community Service, Room 8200, 1201 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20525
Phone: 202 606-5000
TDD Phone: 202 565-2799
Fax: 202 565-2796
Email: whudson@cns.gov

RIN:

3045-AA25

2788. SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM

Agency:

Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)

Priority:

Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:

42 USC 5013; 42 USC 12501 et seq

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

45 CFR 2551

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The amendments are needed to clarify the intent of the regulations published on March 24, 1999, to modify language that was too restrictive.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 04/17/02 67 FR 18846
Correction 04/25/02 67 FR 20485
NPRM Comment Period End 06/17/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations

Government Levels Affected:

State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact:

Peter Boynton, Program Officer, Corporation for National and Community Service, 1201 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20525
Phone: 202 606-5000
Fax: 202 565-2743
Email: pboynton@cns.gov

RIN:

3045-AA29

2789. FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM

Agency:

Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)

Priority:

Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:

42 USC 5011; 42 USC 12501 et seq

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

45 CFR 2552

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The amendments are needed to clarify the intent of the regulations published on March 24, 1999, to modify language that was too restrictive.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 04/17/02 67 FR 18847
NPRM Comment Period End 06/17/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations

Government Levels Affected:

State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact:

Peter Boynton, Program Officer, Corporation for National and Community Service, 1201 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20525
Phone: 202 606-5000
Fax: 202 565-2743
Email: pboynton@cns.gov

RIN:

3045-AA30

2790. ¤ AMERICORPS GRANT REGULATIONS

Agency:

Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 12501 et seq

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

45 CFR 2520; 45 CFR 2521; 45 CFR 2522; 45 CFR 2524; 45 CFR 2525; 45 CFR 2526; 45 CFR 2528; 45 CFR 2550

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The proposed rule will amend the Corporation's AmeriCorps Grant Regulations by: Providing flexibility in the types of AmeriCorps member activities authorized in connection with disaster relief, homeland defense, or other compelling community needs; explicitly recognizes that religious organizations are eligible to receive AmeriCorps grants; eliminates the "six month rule" as a requirement for grantees; expands the types of educational expenses that may be paid with the education award; modifies the education award refund rules in the event a member does not complete a period of enrollment at an institution of higher education; provides that an AmeriCorps member's declaration under penalty of law may constitute sufficient documentation of that individual's attainment of a high school degree for purposes of enrolling as an AmeriCorps member and using the education award; modifies and strengthens the requirements relating to prohibited activities and clarifies that these requirements apply only to AmeriCorps programs funded under subtitle C of the National and Community Service Act; eliminates obsolete references to Palau; amends the regulations in conformance with the National and Community Service Act of 1990, as amended, to recognize that a territory that establishes a State commission is eligible to apply for administrative grant funds to support the activities of the State commission; and amends the definition of "Institution of Higher Education" to conform with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 03/26/02 67 FR 13738
NPRM Comment Period End 05/28/02
Final Action 09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact:

Frank Robert Trinity, General Counsel, Corporation for National and Community Service, 8th Floor, 1201 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20525
Phone: 202 606-5000
Fax: 202 565-2796
Email: ftrinity@cns.gov

RIN:

3045-AA32


Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)

Final Rule Stage

 


2791. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, HANDICAP, AND AGE IN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Agency:

Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 794; 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-7; 42 USC 6101 to 6107; EO 12250

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

45 CFR 1203; 45 CFR 1232

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The Corporation proposes to make amendments to its regulations implementing title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (title VI) and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972 (section 504). Together, these statutes prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, and disability in programs and activities that receive Federal financial assistance. In 1988, the Civil Rights Restoration Act (CRRA) added definitions of "program or activity" and "program" to title VI and added a definition of "program or activity" to section 504. The added definitions were designed to clarify the broad scope of coverage of recipients' programs or activities under these statutes. The promulgation of this proposed regulation explicitly incorporates the CRAA's definition of "program or activity" and "program" into the Corporation's title VI and section 504 regulations. The Corporation's proposed regulation will be published as part of a joint notice of proposed rulemaking involving up to 24 Federal agencies.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 12/06/00 65 FR 76460
NPRM Comment Period End 01/05/01
Final Action 07/00/02
Final Action Effective 08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Additional Information:

The RIN 3045-AA29, published in the Federal Register at 65 FR 76460 and 76512, dated December 6, 2000, was incorrect and should have been 3045-AA27.

Agency Contact:

Nancy B. Voss, Director, Equal Opportunity, Corporation for National and Community Service, Room 7100, 1201 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20525
Phone: 202 606-5000
Fax: 202 565-2796
Email: nvoss@cns.gov

RIN:

3045-AA27


Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)

Long-Term Actions

 


2792. CLAIMS COLLECTION

Agency:

Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

45 CFR 2506

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule 01/28/99 64 FR 4315
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 03/29/99
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Undetermined

Government Levels Affected:

State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact:

Suzanne K. Dupre
Phone: 202 606-5000
Fax: 202 565-2796
Email: sdupre@cns.gov

RIN:

3045-AA20

2793. AMERICORPS AND LEARN & SERVE GRANT REGULATIONS

Agency:

Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

45 CFR 2510; 45 CFR 2513; 45 CFR 2515 to 2524; 45 CFR 2530 to 2533; 45 CFR 2540; 45 CFR 2550

Timetable:

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact:

Frank Robert Trinity
Phone: 202 606-5000
Fax: 202 565-2796
Email: ftrinity@cns.gov

RIN:

3045-AA23

2794. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) AND GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE)

Agency:

Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

45 CFR 2542; 45 CFR 2545

Timetable:

Next Action Undetermined

Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 01/23/02 67 FR 3266
NPRM Comment Period End 03/25/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Suzanne K. Dupre
Phone: 202 606-5000
Fax: 202 565-2796
Email: sdupre@cns.gov

RIN:

3045-AA28


Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)

Completed Actions

 


2795. RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Agency:

Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)

Priority:

Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

45 CFR 2553

Completed:
Reason Date FR Cite
NPRM 11/13/01 66 FR 56793
Final Action 02/14/02 67 FR 6875

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact:

Peter Boynton
Phone: 202 606-5000
Fax: 202 565-2743
Email: pboynton@cns.gov

RIN:

3045-AA31