80 FR 64309 - Competitive and Noncompetitive Non-Formula Federal Assistance Programs-Specific Administrative Provisions for the Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Grants Program
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 205 (Friday, October 23, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 64309-64312] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-26848] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE National Institute of Food and Agriculture 7 CFR Part 3430 RIN 0524-AA65 Competitive and Noncompetitive Non-Formula Federal Assistance Programs--Specific Administrative Provisions for the Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Grants Program AGENCY: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is publishing a final rule for the Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Grants Program. This final rule adds a subpart entitled ``Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Grants Program'' to the part entitled ``Competitive and Noncompetitive Non-formula Federal Assistance Programs--General Award Administrative Provisions''. DATES: This final rule becomes effective on October 23, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa Scott-Morring, Policy Branch Chief, Policy and Oversight Division, Phone: 202-401-4515, Email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background and Summary Authority The Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Program (FINI) is authorized under section 4405 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 7517), as added by section 4208 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (Pub. L. 113-79). Organization of 7 CFR Part 3430 A primary function of NIFA is the fair, effective, and efficient [[Page 64310]] administration of Federal assistance programs implementing agricultural research, education, and extension programs. The awards made under the above authority are subject to the NIFA assistance regulations at 7 CFR part 3430, Competitive and Noncompetitive Non-formula Federal Assistance Programs--General Award Administrative Provisions. NIFA's development and publication of this part serve to enhance its accountability and to standardize procedures across the Federal assistance programs it administers while providing transparency to the public. NIFA published 7 CFR part 3430 with subparts A through E as a final rule on September 4, 2009 [74 FR 45736-45752]. These regulations apply to all Federal assistance programs administered by NIFA except for the capacity grant programs identified in 7 CFR 3430.1(f), the Small Business Innovation Research programs, with implementing regulations at 7 CFR part 3403, and the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program, with implementing regulations at 7 CFR part 3431. NIFA organized part 3430 as follows: Subparts A through E provide administrative provisions for all competitive and noncompetitive non- capacity Federal assistance programs. Subparts F and thereafter apply to specific NIFA programs. NIFA is, to the extent practical, using the following subpart template for each program authority: (1) Applicability of regulations; (2) purpose; (3) definitions (those in addition to or different from Sec. 3430.2); (4) eligibility; (5) project types and priorities; (6) funding restrictions; and (7) matching requirements. Subparts F and thereafter contain the above seven components in this order. Additional sections may be added for a specific program if there are additional requirements or a need for additional rules for the program (e.g., additional reporting requirements). Through this rulemaking, NIFA is adding subpart P for the administrative provisions that are specific to the FINI program. II. Administrative Requirements for the Rulemaking Executive Order 12866 This action has been determined to be not significant for purposes of Executive Order 12866. The rule will not create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an action taken or planned by another agency; nor will it materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, user fees, or loan programs; nor will it have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more; nor will it adversely affect the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or Tribal governments or communities in a material way. Further, it does not raise a novel legal or policy issue arising out of legal mandates, the President's priorities, or principles set forth in the Executive Order. Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 This final rule has been reviewed in accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, as amended by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, (5 U.S.C. 601-612). The Department certifies that this final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The rule does not involve regulatory and informational requirements regarding businesses, organizations, and governmental jurisdictions subject to regulation. Paperwork Reduction Act The Department certifies that this final rule has been assessed in accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. The Department concludes that this final rule does not impose any new information requirements or increase the burden hours. In addition to the SF-424 form families (i.e., Research and Related and Mandatory) and the SF-425 Federal Financial Report (FFR) No. 0348-0061, NIFA has three currently approved OMB information collections associated with this rulemaking: OMB Information Collection No. 0524-0042, NIFA REEport; No. 0524-0041, NIFA Application Review Process; and No. 0524-0026, Assurance of Compliance with the Department of Agriculture Regulations Assuring Civil Rights Compliance and Organizational Information. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance This final rule applies to the following Federal financial assistance programs administered by NIFA: CFDA No. 10.331 Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Grants Program. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 and Executive Order 13132 The Department has reviewed this final rule in accordance with the requirements of Executive Order No. 13132 and the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995, 2 U.S.C. 1501 et seq., and has found no potential or substantial direct effects on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. As there is no Federal mandate contained herein that could result in increased expenditures by State, local, or tribal governments, or by the private sector, the Department has not prepared a budgetary impact statement. Clarity of This Regulation Executive Order 12866 and the President's Memorandum of June 1, 1998, require each agency to write all rules in plain language. The Department invites comments on how to make this final rule easier to understand. List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 3430 Administrative practice and procedure, Agricultural research, Grant programs--agriculture, Privacy, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Accordingly, 7 CFR part 3430 is amended as set forth below: PART 3430--COMPETITIVE AND NONCOMPETITIVE NON-FORMULA FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS--GENERAL AWARD ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS 0 1. The authority citation for part 3430 continues to read as follows: Authority: 7 U.S.C. 3316; Pub. L. 106-107 (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). 0 2. Add subpart P to read as follows: Subpart P--Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Program Sec. 3430.1100 Applicability of regulations. 3430.1101 Purpose. 3430.1102 Definitions. 3430.1103 Eligibility. 3430.1104 Project types and priorities. 3430.1105 Funding restrictions. 3430.1106 Matching requirements. 3430.1107 Program requirements. 3430.1108 Priorities. Subpart P--Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Program Sec. 3430.1100 Applicability of regulations. The regulations in this subpart apply to the Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) grants program authorized under section 4405 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 7517), as added by section 4208 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (Pub. L. 113-79). Sec. 3430.1101 Purpose. The primary goal of the FINI grants program is to fund and evaluate projects intended to increase the purchase of [[Page 64311]] fruits and vegetables by low-income consumers participating in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by providing incentives at the point of purchase. Sec. 3430.1102 Definitions. The definitions applicable to the FINI grants program under this subpart include: Community food assessment means a collaborative and participatory process that systematically examines a broad range of community food issues and assets, so as to inform change actions to make the community more food secure. Emergency feeding organization means a public or nonprofit organization that administers activities and projects (including the activities and projects of a charitable institution, a food bank, a food pantry, a hunger relief center, a soup kitchen, or a similar public or private nonprofit eligible recipient agency) providing nutrition assistance to relieve situations of emergency and distress through the provision of food to needy persons, including low-income and unemployed persons. (See 7 U.S.C. 7501). Exemplary practices means high quality community food security work that emphasizes food security, nutritional quality, environmental stewardship, and economic and social equity. Expert reviewers means individuals selected from among those recognized as uniquely qualified by training and experience in their respective fields to give expert advice on the merit of grant applications in such fields who evaluate eligible proposals submitted to this program in their respective area(s) of expertise. Food security means access to affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food for all people at all times. Fruits and vegetables means, for the purposes of the incentives provided under these grants, any variety of fresh, canned, dried, or frozen whole or cut fruits and vegetables without added sugars, fats or oils, and salt (i.e. sodium). Logic model means a systematic and visual way to present and share an understanding of the relationships among resources available to operate a program, and includes: Planned activities and anticipated results; and the presentation of the resources, inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes and impacts. Outcomes means the changes in the wellbeing of individuals that can be attributed to a particular project, program, or policy, or that a program hopes to achieve over time. They indicate a measurable change in participant knowledge, attitudes, or behaviors. Process evaluation means examining program activities in terms of: (1) The age, sex, race, occupation, or other demographic variables of the target population; (2) The program's organization, funding, and staffing; and (3) The program's location and timing. Process evaluation focuses on program activities rather than outcomes. PromiseZone refers to designated high-poverty communities ``where the federal government will partner with and invest in communities to create jobs, leverage private investment, increase economic activity, expand educational opportunities, and improve public safety.'' See https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/promise-zones/. Nonprofit organization means a special type of organizationthat has been organized to meet specific tax-exempt purposes. To qualify for nonprofit status, your organizationmust be formed to benefit: (1) The public; (2) A specific group of individuals; or (3) The membership of the nonprofit. StrikeForce means the ``USDA's StrikeForce Initiative for Rural Growth and Opportunity, which works to address the unique set of challenges faced by many of America's rural communities. Through StrikeForce, USDA is leveraging resources and collaborating with partners and stakeholders to improve economic opportunity and quality of life in these areas. See http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=STRIKE_FORCE for more information. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) means the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.). Value chain means adding value to a product, including production, marketing, and the provision of after-sales service and incorporating fair pricing to farms. It also involves keeping the final pricing to customers within competitive range. Value chain development, therefore, is a process of building relationships between supplier and buyer that are reciprocal and win-win; instead of always striving to buy at lowest cost. Sec. 3430.1103 Eligibility. (a) In general. Eligibility to receive a grant under this subpart is limited to government agencies and nonprofit organizations. All applicants must demonstrate in their application that they are a government agency or nonprofit organization. Eligible government agencies and nonprofit organizations may include: (1) An emergency feeding organization; (2) An agricultural cooperative; (3) A producer network or association; (4) A community health organization; (5) A public benefit corporation; (6) An economic development corporation; (7) A farmers' market; (8) A community-supported agriculture program; (9) A buying club; (10) A SNAP-authorized retailer; and (11) A State, local, or tribal agency. (b) Further eligibility requirements--(1) Related to projects. To be eligible to receive a grant under this subpart, applicants must propose projects that: (i) Have the support of the State SNAP agency; (ii) Would increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables by low- income consumers participating in SNAP by providing incentives at the point of purchase; (iii) Operate through authorized SNAP retailers and comply with all relevant SNAP regulations and operating requirements; (iv) Agree to participate in the FINI comprehensive program evaluation; (v) Ensure that the same terms and conditions apply to purchases made by individuals with SNAP benefits and with incentives under the FINI grants program as apply to purchases made by individuals who are not members of households receiving benefits as provided in Sec. 278.2(b) of this title; and (vi) Include effective and efficient technologies for benefit redemption systems that may be replicated in other States and communities. (2) Related to experience and other competencies. To be eligible to receive a grant under this subpart, applicants must meet the following requirements: (i) Have experience: (A) In efforts to reduce food insecurity in the community, including food distribution, improving access to services, or coordinating services and programs; or (B) With the SNAP program; (ii) Demonstrate competency to implement a project, provide fiscal accountability, collect data, and prepare reports and other necessary documentation; (iii) Secure the commitment of the State SNAP agency to cooperate with the project; and (iv) Possess a demonstrated willingness to share information with [[Page 64312]] researchers, evaluators (including the independent evaluator for the program), practitioners, and other interested parties, including a plan for dissemination of results to stakeholders. (c) Other, non-eligibility considerations. Applicants are encouraged: (1) To propose projects that will provide employees with important job skills; and (2) To have experience the following areas: (i) Community food work, particularly concerning small and medium- size farms, including the provision of food to people in low-income communities and the development of new markets in low-income communities for agricultural producers; and (ii) Job training and business development activities for food- related activities in low-income communities. (d) Partnerships. Applicants for a grant under this subpart are encouraged to seek and create partnerships with public or private, nonprofit or for-profit entities, including links with academic institutions (including minority-serving colleges and universities) or other appropriate professionals; community-based organizations; local government entities; PromiseZone lead applicant/organization or implementation partners; and StrikeForce area coordinators or partnering entities for the purposes of providing additional Federal resources and strengthening under-resourced communities. Only the applicant must meet the requirements specified in this section for grant eligibility. Project partners and collaborators need not meet the eligibility requirements. Sec. 3430.1104 Project types and priorities. (a) FINI Pilot Projects (FPP). FPPs are aimed at new entrants seeking funding for a project in the early stages of incentive program development. (b) FINI Projects (FP). FPs are aimed at mid-sized groups developing incentive programs at the local or State level. (c) FINI Large Scale Projects (FLSP). FLSPs are aimed at groups developing multi-county, State, and regional incentive programs with the largest target audience of all FINI projects. Sec. 3430.1105 Funding restrictions. (a) Construction. Funds made available for grants under this subpart shall not be used for the construction of a new building or facility or the acquisition, expansion, remodeling, or alteration of an existing building or facility (including site grading and improvement, and architect fees). (b) Indirect costs. Subject to Sec. 3430.54, indirect costs are allowable. Sec. 3430.1106 Matching requirements. (a) In general. Recipients of a grant under this subpart must provide matching contributions on a dollar-for-dollar basis for all Federal funds awarded. (b) Source and type. The non-Federal share of the cost of a project funded by a grant under this subpart may be provided by a State or local government or a private source. The matching requirement in this section may be met through cash or in-kind contributions, including third-party in-kind contributions fairly evaluated, including facilities, equipment, or services. (c) Limitation. If an applicant partners with a for-profit entity, the non-Federal share that is required to be provided by the applicant may not include the services of an employee of that for-profit entity, including salaries paid or expenses covered by that employer. (d) Indirect costs. Use of indirect costs as in-kind matching contributions is subject to Sec. 3430.52(b). Sec. 3430.1107 Program requirements. The term of a grant under this subpart may not exceed 5 years. No- cost extensions of time beyond the maximum award terms will not be considered or granted. Sec. 3430.1108 Priorities. (a) In general. Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, in awarding grants under this subpart, NIFA will give priority to projects that: (1) Maximize the share of funds used for direct incentives to participants; (2) Use direct-to-consumer sales marketing; (3) Demonstrate a track record of designing and implementing successful nutrition incentive programs that connect low-income consumers and agricultural producers; (4) Provide locally or regionally produced fruits and vegetables; (5) Are located in underserved communities; or (6) Address other criteria as established by NIFA and included in the requests for applications. (b) Exception. The priorities in paragraph (a) of this section that are given by NIFA will depend on the project type identified in Sec. 3430.1104. Applicants should refer to the requests for applications to determine which priorities will be given to which project types. Done at Washington, DC, this 16th day of October, 2015. Robert E. Holland, Associate Director for Operations, National Institute of Food and Agriculture. [FR Doc. 2015-26848 Filed 10-22-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-22-P
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Accordingly, we are amending 7 CFR NPPO of Ecuador will immediately declaration that the consignment was
part 319 as follows: prohibit that production site from produced and prepared for export in
exporting peppers to the United States accordance with the requirements of
PART 319–FOREIGN QUARANTINE and notify APHIS of this action. The this section. The shipping box must be
NOTICES prohibition will remain in effect until labeled with the identity of the
the NPPO of Ecuador and APHIS agree production site.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 319 that the pest risk has been mitigated. If
continues to read as follows: (Approved by the Office of Management and
a designee conducts the program, the Budget under control number 0579–0437)
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 450 and 7701–7772, designation must be detailed in the
and 7781–7786; 21 U.S.C. 136 and 136a; 7 Done in Washington, DC, this 19th day of
operational workplan. The approved October 2015.
CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.3. designee can be a contracted entity, a
Kevin Shea,
■ 2. Section 319.56–74 is added to read coalition of growers, or the growers
as follows: Administrator, Animal and Plant Health
themselves. Inspection Service.
(4) The registered production sites
§ 319.56–74 Peppers from Ecuador. [FR Doc. 2015–27013 Filed 10–22–15; 8:45 a.m.]
must conduct trapping for the fruit flies
Fresh peppers (Capsicum annum L., A. fraterculus and C. capitata at each BILLING CODE 3410–34–P
Capsicum baccatum L., Capsicum production site in accordance with the
chinense Jacq., Capsicum frutescens L., operational workplan.
and Capsicum pubescens Ruiz & Pav.) (5) If a single A. fraterculus or C. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
from Ecuador may be imported into the capitata is detected inside a registered
United States only under the conditions National Institute of Food and
production site or in a consignment, the Agriculture
described in this section. These NPPO of Ecuador must immediately
conditions are designed to prevent the prohibit that production site from
introduction of the following quarantine 7 CFR Part 3430
exporting peppers to the United States
pests: Andean potato mottle virus; and notify APHIS of the action. The RIN 0524–AA65
Anastrepha fraterculus (Wiedemann), prohibition will remain in effect until
South American fruit fly; Ceratitis the NPPO of Ecuador and APHIS agree Competitive and Noncompetitive Non-
capitata (Wiedemann), Mediterranean that the risk has been mitigated. Formula Federal Assistance
fruit fly; Neoleucinodes elegantalis (6) The NPPO of Ecuador must Programs—Specific Administrative
(Guenée), a fruit boring moth; Puccinia maintain records of trap placement, Provisions for the Food Insecurity
pampeana Speg., a pathogenic fungus checking of traps, and any quarantine Nutrition Incentive Grants Program
that causes pepper and green pepper pest captures in accordance with the AGENCY: National Institute of Food and
rust; Spodoptera litura (Fabricius), a operational workplan. Trapping records Agriculture, USDA.
leaf-eating moth; Thrips palmi Karny, must be maintained for APHIS review ACTION: Final rule.
an arthropod; and Tuta absoluta for at least 1 year.
(Meyrick) Povolny, South American (7) The NPPO of Ecuador must SUMMARY: The National Institute of Food
tomato moth, tomato leaf miner. maintain a quality control program, and Agriculture (NIFA) is publishing a
(a) General requirements. The approved by APHIS, to monitor or audit final rule for the Food Insecurity
national plant protection organization the trapping program in accordance Nutrition Incentive Grants Program.
(NPPO) of Ecuador must provide an with the operational workplan. This final rule adds a subpart entitled
operational workplan to APHIS that (d) Packinghouse procedures. (1) All ‘‘Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive
details activities that the NPPO of packinghouses that participate in the Grants Program’’ to the part entitled
Ecuador will, subject to APHIS’ export program must be registered with ‘‘Competitive and Noncompetitive Non-
approval of the workplan, carry out to the NPPO of Ecuador. formula Federal Assistance Programs—
meet the requirements of this section. (2) The peppers must be packed General Award Administrative
The operational workplan must include within 24 hours of harvest in a pest- Provisions’’.
and describe the specific requirements exclusionary packinghouse. The
DATES: This final rule becomes effective
as set forth in this section. peppers must be safeguarded by an
on October 23, 2015.
(b) Commercial consignments. insect-proof mesh screen or plastic
tarpaulin while in transit to the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa
Peppers from Ecuador may be imported
in commercial consignments only. packinghouse and while awaiting Scott-Morring, Policy Branch Chief,
(c) Production site requirements. (1) packing. The peppers must be packed in Policy and Oversight Division, Phone:
Pepper production sites must consist of insect-proof cartons or containers, or 202–401–4515, Email: lisa.scott-
pest-exclusionary structures, which covered with insect-proof mesh or morring@nifa.usda.gov.
must have double self-closing doors and plastic tarpaulin, for transit into the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
have all other windows, openings, and United States. These safeguards must I. Background and Summary
vents covered with 1.6 mm (or less) remain intact until arrival in the United
screening. States or the consignment will be Authority
(2) All production sites that denied entry into the United States. The Food Insecurity Nutrition
participate in the pepper export (3) During the time the packinghouse Incentive Program (FINI) is authorized
program must be registered with the is in use for exporting peppers to the under section 4405 of the Food,
NPPO of Ecuador. United States, the packinghouse may Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (7
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(3) The production sites must be only accept peppers from registered U.S.C. 7517), as added by section 4208
inspected prior to each harvest by the approved production sites. of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (Pub. L.
NPPO of Ecuador or its approved (e) Phytosanitary certificate. Each 113–79).
designee in accordance with the consignment of peppers must be
operational workplan. If any quarantine accompanied by a phytosanitary Organization of 7 CFR Part 3430
pests are found to be generally infesting certificate issued by the NPPO of A primary function of NIFA is the
or infecting the production site, the Ecuador bearing the additional fair, effective, and efficient
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administration of Federal assistance or more; nor will it adversely affect the government and the States, or on the
programs implementing agricultural economy, a sector of the economy, distribution of power and
research, education, and extension productivity, competition, jobs, the responsibilities among the various
programs. The awards made under the environment, public health or safety, or levels of government. As there is no
above authority are subject to the NIFA State, local, or Tribal governments or Federal mandate contained herein that
assistance regulations at 7 CFR part communities in a material way. Further, could result in increased expenditures
3430, Competitive and Noncompetitive it does not raise a novel legal or policy by State, local, or tribal governments, or
Non-formula Federal Assistance issue arising out of legal mandates, the by the private sector, the Department
Programs—General Award President’s priorities, or principles set has not prepared a budgetary impact
Administrative Provisions. NIFA’s forth in the Executive Order. statement.
development and publication of this
Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 Clarity of This Regulation
part serve to enhance its accountability
and to standardize procedures across This final rule has been reviewed in Executive Order 12866 and the
the Federal assistance programs it accordance with the Regulatory President’s Memorandum of June 1,
administers while providing Flexibility Act of 1980, as amended by 1998, require each agency to write all
transparency to the public. NIFA the Small Business Regulatory rules in plain language. The Department
published 7 CFR part 3430 with Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, (5 invites comments on how to make this
subparts A through E as a final rule on U.S.C. 601–612). The Department final rule easier to understand.
September 4, 2009 [74 FR 45736– certifies that this final rule will not have
a significant economic impact on a List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 3430
45752]. These regulations apply to all
Federal assistance programs substantial number of small entities. Administrative practice and
administered by NIFA except for the The rule does not involve regulatory procedure, Agricultural research, Grant
capacity grant programs identified in 7 and informational requirements programs—agriculture, Privacy,
CFR 3430.1(f), the Small Business regarding businesses, organizations, and Reporting and recordkeeping
Innovation Research programs, with governmental jurisdictions subject to requirements.
implementing regulations at 7 CFR part regulation. Accordingly, 7 CFR part 3430 is
3403, and the Veterinary Medicine Loan Paperwork Reduction Act amended as set forth below:
Repayment Program, with implementing
regulations at 7 CFR part 3431. The Department certifies that this PART 3430—COMPETITIVE AND
NIFA organized part 3430 as follows: final rule has been assessed in NONCOMPETITIVE NON-FORMULA
Subparts A through E provide accordance with the requirements of the FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS—
administrative provisions for all Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. GENERAL AWARD ADMINISTRATIVE
competitive and noncompetitive non- 3501 et seq. The Department concludes PROVISIONS
capacity Federal assistance programs. that this final rule does not impose any
Subparts F and thereafter apply to new information requirements or ■ 1. The authority citation for part 3430
specific NIFA programs. increase the burden hours. In addition continues to read as follows:
NIFA is, to the extent practical, using to the SF–424 form families (i.e., Authority: 7 U.S.C. 3316; Pub. L. 106–107
the following subpart template for each Research and Related and Mandatory) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
program authority: (1) Applicability of and the SF–425 Federal Financial
Report (FFR) No. 0348–0061, NIFA has ■ 2. Add subpart P to read as follows:
regulations; (2) purpose; (3) definitions
(those in addition to or different from three currently approved OMB Subpart P—Food Insecurity Nutrition
§ 3430.2); (4) eligibility; (5) project types information collections associated with Incentive Program
and priorities; (6) funding restrictions; this rulemaking: OMB Information Sec.
and (7) matching requirements. Collection No. 0524–0042, NIFA 3430.1100 Applicability of regulations.
Subparts F and thereafter contain the REEport; No. 0524–0041, NIFA 3430.1101 Purpose.
Application Review Process; and No. 3430.1102 Definitions.
above seven components in this order. 3430.1103 Eligibility.
Additional sections may be added for a 0524–0026, Assurance of Compliance
with the Department of Agriculture 3430.1104 Project types and priorities.
specific program if there are additional 3430.1105 Funding restrictions.
requirements or a need for additional Regulations Assuring Civil Rights 3430.1106 Matching requirements.
rules for the program (e.g., additional Compliance and Organizational 3430.1107 Program requirements.
reporting requirements). Through this Information. 3430.1108 Priorities.
rulemaking, NIFA is adding subpart P Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
for the administrative provisions that Subpart P—Food Insecurity Nutrition
This final rule applies to the Incentive Program
are specific to the FINI program.
following Federal financial assistance
II. Administrative Requirements for the programs administered by NIFA: CFDA § 3430.1100 Applicability of regulations.
Rulemaking No. 10.331 Food Insecurity Nutrition The regulations in this subpart apply
Incentive Grants Program. to the Food Insecurity Nutrition
Executive Order 12866
Incentive (FINI) grants program
This action has been determined to be Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
authorized under section 4405 of the
not significant for purposes of Executive and Executive Order 13132
Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of
Order 12866. The rule will not create a The Department has reviewed this 2008 (7 U.S.C. 7517), as added by
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serious inconsistency or otherwise final rule in accordance with the section 4208 of the Agricultural Act of
interfere with an action taken or requirements of Executive Order No. 2014 (Pub. L. 113–79).
planned by another agency; nor will it 13132 and the Unfunded Mandates
materially alter the budgetary impact of Reform Act of 1995, 2 U.S.C. 1501 et § 3430.1101 Purpose.
entitlements, grants, user fees, or loan seq., and has found no potential or The primary goal of the FINI grants
programs; nor will it have an annual substantial direct effects on the States, program is to fund and evaluate projects
effect on the economy of $100 million on the relationship between the national intended to increase the purchase of
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researchers, evaluators (including the (b) Indirect costs. Subject to § 3430.54, Done at Washington, DC, this 16th day of
independent evaluator for the program), indirect costs are allowable. October, 2015.
practitioners, and other interested Robert E. Holland,
parties, including a plan for § 3430.1106 Matching requirements. Associate Director for Operations, National
dissemination of results to stakeholders. (a) In general. Recipients of a grant Institute of Food and Agriculture.
(c) Other, non-eligibility under this subpart must provide [FR Doc. 2015–26848 Filed 10–22–15; 8:45 am]
considerations. Applicants are matching contributions on a dollar-for- BILLING CODE 3410–22–P
encouraged: dollar basis for all Federal funds
(1) To propose projects that will awarded.
provide employees with important job (b) Source and type. The non-Federal DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
skills; and share of the cost of a project funded by
(2) To have experience the following a grant under this subpart may be Federal Aviation Administration
areas: provided by a State or local government
(i) Community food work, particularly or a private source. The matching 14 CFR Part 39
concerning small and medium-size requirement in this section may be met
farms, including the provision of food to [Docket No. FAA–2012–0913; Directorate
through cash or in-kind contributions, Identifier 2012–NE–23–AD; Amendment 39–
people in low-income communities and including third-party in-kind
the development of new markets in low- 18261; AD 2015–18–03]
contributions fairly evaluated, including
income communities for agricultural facilities, equipment, or services. RIN 2120–AA64
producers; and
(ii) Job training and business (c) Limitation. If an applicant partners
Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell
development activities for food-related with a for-profit entity, the non-Federal
International Inc. Turboprop Engines
activities in low-income communities. share that is required to be provided by
(Type Certificate Previously Held by
(d) Partnerships. Applicants for a the applicant may not include the
AlliedSignal Inc., Garrett Engine
grant under this subpart are encouraged services of an employee of that for-profit
Division; Garrett Turbine Engine
to seek and create partnerships with entity, including salaries paid or
Company; and AiResearch
public or private, nonprofit or for-profit expenses covered by that employer.
Manufacturing Company of Arizona)
entities, including links with academic (d) Indirect costs. Use of indirect costs
institutions (including minority-serving as in-kind matching contributions is Correction
colleges and universities) or other subject to § 3430.52(b). In rule document 2015–25606,
appropriate professionals; community- appearing on pages 61091 through
§ 3430.1107 Program requirements.
based organizations; local government 61093 in the issue of Friday, October 9,
entities; PromiseZone lead applicant/ The term of a grant under this subpart 2015, make the following correction:
organization or implementation may not exceed 5 years. No-cost On page 61093, at the top of the page,
partners; and StrikeForce area extensions of time beyond the the image heading ‘‘Figure 2 to
coordinators or partnering entities for maximum award terms will not be Paragraph (e)—Airplane Operating
the purposes of providing additional considered or granted. Procedures’’ should read ‘‘Figure 1 to
Federal resources and strengthening Paragraph (e)—Airplane Operating
§ 3430.1108 Priorities.
under-resourced communities. Only the Procedures’’.
applicant must meet the requirements (a) In general. Except as provided in [FR Doc. C1–2015–25606 Filed 10–22–15; 8:45 am]
specified in this section for grant paragraph (b) of this section, in
BILLING CODE 1505–01–D
eligibility. Project partners and awarding grants under this subpart,
collaborators need not meet the NIFA will give priority to projects that:
eligibility requirements. (1) Maximize the share of funds used DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
§ 3430.1104 Project types and priorities.
for direct incentives to participants;
(2) Use direct-to-consumer sales Federal Aviation Administration
(a) FINI Pilot Projects (FPP). FPPs are
aimed at new entrants seeking funding marketing;
14 CFR Part 39
for a project in the early stages of (3) Demonstrate a track record of
incentive program development. designing and implementing successful [Docket No. FAA–2015–0869; Directorate
(b) FINI Projects (FP). FPs are aimed nutrition incentive programs that Identifier 2015–NE–11–AD; Amendment 39–
at mid-sized groups developing connect low-income consumers and 18296; AD 2015–21–04]
incentive programs at the local or State agricultural producers;
RIN 2120–AA64
level. (4) Provide locally or regionally
(c) FINI Large Scale Projects (FLSP). produced fruits and vegetables; Airworthiness Directives; Pratt &
FLSPs are aimed at groups developing (5) Are located in underserved Whitney Turbofan Engines
multi-county, State, and regional communities; or
incentive programs with the largest AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(6) Address other criteria as Administration (FAA), DOT.
target audience of all FINI projects.
established by NIFA and included in the
ACTION: Final rule.
§ 3430.1105 Funding restrictions. requests for applications.
(a) Construction. Funds made (b) Exception. The priorities in SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES
available for grants under this subpart paragraph (a) of this section that are airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
shall not be used for the construction of given by NIFA will depend on the Pratt & Whitney (PW) PW4164, PW4168,
a new building or facility or the project type identified in § 3430.1104. PW4168A, PW4164–1D, PW4168–1D,
acquisition, expansion, remodeling, or Applicants should refer to the requests PW4168A–1D, and PW4170 turbofan
alteration of an existing building or for applications to determine which engines. This AD was prompted by
facility (including site grading and priorities will be given to which project crack finds in the 6th stage low-pressure
improvement, and architect fees). types. turbine (LPT) disk. This AD requires
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| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This final rule becomes effective on October 23, 2015. | |
| Contact | Lisa Scott-Morring, Policy Branch Chief, Policy and Oversight Division, Phone: 202-401-4515, Email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 64309 | |
| RIN Number | 0524-AA65 | |
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