82 FR 35443 - Final Waiver and Extension of the Project Period; National Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Technical Assistance Center on Early Childhood Longitudinal Data Systems
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 145 (July 31, 2017)
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 145 (July 31, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 145 (Monday, July 31, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 35443-35445] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-16068] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 34 CFR Chapter III Final Waiver and Extension of the Project Period; National Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Technical Assistance Center on Early Childhood Longitudinal Data Systems AGENCY: Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education. ACTION: Final waiver and extension of the project period. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.373Z.] SUMMARY: The Secretary waives the requirements that generally prohibit project periods exceeding five years and [[Page 35444]] project period extensions involving the obligation of additional Federal funds. This action enables the National IDEA Technical Assistance Center on Early Childhood Longitudinal Data Systems (Center), currently funded under the Technical Assistance on State Data Collection Program, to receive funding from December 1, 2017, through November 30, 2018. This also means that we will not announce a new competition or make new awards in fiscal year (FY) 2017. DATES: As of July 31, 2017, the Secretary waives project period requirements and extends the project period. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Meredith Miceli, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 5130, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202-5108. Telephone: (202) 245-6028. If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf or a text telephone, call the Federal Relay Service, toll free, at 1-800-877- 8339. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On February 27, 2017, we published a document in the Federal Register (82 FR 11870) proposing an extension of the project period and waiver of 34 CFR 75.250 and 75.261(a) and (c)(2) for the Center (the waiver and extension) in order to: (1) Enable the Secretary to provide additional funds to the currently funded Center for an additional 12-month period; and (2) Invite comments on the proposed extension of project period and waiver. There are no substantive differences between the proposed waiver and extension and this final waiver and extension. Public Comment Eight commenters responded to our invitation to comment in the proposed waiver and extension. Seven of the eight supported the proposed waiver and extension. One expressed concern regarding the proposed extension. Analysis of Comments and Changes Comment: Seven of the eight commenters provided favorable and supportive comments regarding the proposed waiver and extension. Discussion: We thank these commenters for their support. Changes: None. Comment: One commenter requested information on the cost of the current grant. Discussion: Beginning in December 2012, SRI International, the current grantee, has received approximately $6.5 million annually to run the Center. The waiver and extension will allow for an additional year of funding at the same level. Changes: None. Comment: The same commenter expressed concern that this one-year extension would not secure future funding for the Center or these efforts and would prove harmful to children with disabilities. Discussion: We appreciate the commenter's concern for the long-term future of this important work. The extension would ensure continuity of valuable technical assistance (TA) services in critically needed areas, which will benefit States as they provide early intervention and special education services to children with disabilities. We agree that recompeting this investment in FY 2017 would likely provide additional clarity around funding priorities in future years. However, the Department is taking this action to ensure efficient and effective coordination of data TA by aligning the funding cycle for two large data TA centers. We believe such an approach is in the best interests of both States and the children with disabilities they serve. Changes: None. Comment: None. Discussion: We misstated the dates of the extended project period in the proposed extension and waiver (October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018). We have changed the dates to align with the period of the current grant (December 1, 2017 through November 30, 2018). Changes: We have changed the dates of the project period for this extension to December 1, 2017, through November 30, 2018. Final Waiver and Extension In the proposed waiver and extension, we discuss the background and purposes of the Center and our reasons for proposing the waiver and extension. For these reasons, the Secretary waives the requirements in 34 CFR 75.250, which prohibit project periods exceeding five years, as well as the requirements in 34 CFR 75.261(a) and (c)(2), which allow the extension of a project period only if the extension does not involve the obligation of additional Federal funds. The waiver allows the Department to issue a one-time FY 2017 continuation award of $6,500,000 to the Center originally funded in FY 2012. Any activities carried out during the year of this continuation award must be consistent with, or a logical extension of, the scope, goals, and objectives of the grantee's application as approved in the 2012 competition. The requirements for continuation awards are set forth in the document inviting applications published in the Federal Register on February 27, 2017 (82 FR 11870) for a new award for FY 2012 and in 34 CFR 75.253. Waiver of Delayed Effective Date The Administrative Procedure Act requires that a substantive rule must be published at least 30 days before its effective date, except as otherwise provided for good cause (5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3)). All but one of the comments we received supported the proposed waiver and extension, and we have not made any substantive changes to the proposed waiver and extension. Therefore, the Secretary waives the delayed effective date to ensure there is no lapse in the TA services currently provided by the Center. Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification The Secretary certifies that this final waiver and extension of the project period will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The only entities that will be affected are the current grantee receiving Federal funds and any other potential applicants. The Secretary certifies that this waiver and final extension will not have a significant economic impact on these entities because the extension of existing project periods imposes minimal compliance costs, and the activities required to support the additional year of funding will not impose additional regulatory burdens or require unnecessary Federal supervision. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 This final waiver and extension of the project period does not contain any information collection requirements. Intergovernmental Review This program is subject to Executive Order 12372 and the regulations in 34 CFR part 79. One of the objectives of the Executive order is to foster an intergovernmental partnership and a strengthened federalism. The Executive order relies on processes developed by State and local governments for coordination and review of proposed Federal financial assistance. This document provides early notification of our specific plans and actions for this program. Accessible Format: Individuals with disabilities can obtain this document in an accessible format (e.g., braille, large print, audiotape, or compact disc) on request to the contact person listed [[Page 35445]] under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Electronic Access to This Document: The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available via the Federal Digital System at: www.thefederalregister.org/fdsys. 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§ 808.2 [Corrected] waterway users. No objections to the Coast Guard; telephone (218)725–3818,
■ 6. On page 29396, the first column, proposed temporary deviation were email john.v.mack@uscg.mil.
the eighth line from the top raised. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast
‘‘§ 808.2808.2 Administrative appeals.’’, Vessels able to pass through the Guard will enforce the safety zone for
should read as ‘‘§ 808.2 Administrative bridge in the closed position may do so the annual Point to LaPointe Swim in 33
appeals.’’ at any time. The bridge will not be able CFR 165.943(a)(7) from 7 a.m. through
[FR Doc. C1–2017–13324 Filed 7–28–17; 8:45 am] to open for emergencies and there is no 10:30 a.m. on July 29, 2017, on all
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immediate alternate route for vessels to waters between Bayfield, WI and
pass. The Coast Guard will also inform Madeline Island, WI within an
the users of the waterway, through our imaginary line created by the following
Local and Broadcast Notices to coordinates: 46°48′50.97″ N.,
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
Mariners, of the change in operating 090°48′44.28″ W., moving southeast to
SECURITY
schedule for the bridge so that vessel 46°46′44.90″ N., 090°47′33.21″ W., then
Coast Guard operators can arrange their transits to moving northeast to 46°46′52.51″ N.
minimize any impact caused by the 090°47′17.14″ W., then moving
33 CFR Part 117 temporary deviation. northwest to 46°49′03.23″ N.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), 090°48′25.12″ W. and finally running
[Docket No. USCG–2017–0728] the drawbridge must return to its regular back to the starting point.
operating schedule immediately at the Entry into, transiting, or anchoring
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; end of the effective period of this
Carquinez Strait, Martinez, CA within the safety zone is prohibited
temporary deviation. This deviation unless authorized by the Captain of the
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. from the operating regulations is Port Duluth or her designated on-scene
ACTION:Notice of deviation from authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. representative. The Captain of the Port’s
drawbridge regulation. Dated: July 24, 2017. designated on-scene representative may
Carl T. Hausner, be contacted via VHF Channel 16 or via
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a telephone at (715) 779–5100. This
temporary deviation from the operating District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard
District. notice of enforcement is issued under
schedule that governs the Union Pacific authority of 33 CFR 165.943 and 5
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Railroad Bridge across the Carquinez U.S.C. 552(a). In addition to this
Strait, mile 7.0 at Martinez, CA. The BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
publication in the Federal Register, the
deviation is necessary to allow the Coast Guard will provide the maritime
bridge owner to conduct emergency community with advance notification of
repairs. This deviation allows the bridge DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY the enforcement of this safety zone via
to remain in the closed-to-navigation Broadcast Notice to Mariners. The
position during the deviation period. Coast Guard Captain of the Port Duluth or her on-
DATES: This deviation is effective from scene representative may be contacted
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on August 1, 2017. 33 CFR Part 165 via VHF Channel 16 or via telephone at
ADDRESSES: The docket for this (715) 779–5100.
[Docket No. USCG–2017–0737]
deviation [USCG–2017–0728], is Dated: July 26, 2017.
available at http://www.regulations.gov. Safety Zones; Point to LaPointe Swim; E.E. Williams,
Type the docket number in the LaPointe, WI
‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. the Port Duluth.
Click on Open Docket Folder on the line
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associated with this deviation. ACTION: Notice of enforcement of
regulation. BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have questions on this temporary
deviation, call or email Carl T. Hausner, SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce
Chief, Bridge Section, Eleventh Coast the safety zone for the Point to LaPointe DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Guard District; telephone 510–437– Swim in LaPointe, WI from 7 a.m.
through 10:30 a.m. on July 29, 2017. 34 CFR Chapter III
3516; email Carl.T.Hausner@uscg.mil.
This action is necessary to protect
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Union Final Waiver and Extension of the
participants and spectators during the
Pacific Railroad has requested a Point to LaPointe Swim. During the Project Period; National Individuals
temporary change to the operation of the enforcement period, entry into, With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Union Pacific Railroad Bridge, mile 7.0, transiting, or anchoring within the Technical Assistance Center on Early
over the Carquinez Strait, at Martinez, safety zone is prohibited unless Childhood Longitudinal Data Systems
CA. The drawbridge navigation span authorized by the Captain of the Port
provides a vertical clearance of 70 feet AGENCY: Office of Special Education
Duluth or her designated on-scene Programs (OSEP), Office of Special
above Mean High Water in the closed- representative.
to-navigation position. The draw Education and Rehabilitative Services,
operates as required by 33 CFR 117.5. DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR Department of Education.
Navigation on the waterway is 165.943(b) will be enforced from 7 a.m. ACTION: Final waiver and extension of
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commercial and recreational. through 10:30 a.m. on July 29, 2017, for the project period.
The drawspan will be secured in the the Point to LaPointe Swim safety zone,
closed-to-navigation position from 10 § 165.943(a)(7). [Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
a.m. to 4 p.m. on August 1, 2017, to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
(CFDA) Number: 84.373Z.]
allow the bridge owner to conduct you have questions on this notice of SUMMARY: The Secretary waives the
emergency repairs. This temporary enforcement, call or email LT John requirements that generally prohibit
deviation has been coordinated with the Mack, Chief of Waterways Management, project periods exceeding five years and
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| Action | Final waiver and extension of the project period. | |
| Dates | As of July 31, 2017, the Secretary waives project period requirements and extends the project period. | |
| Contact | Meredith Miceli, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 5130, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202-5108. Telephone: (202) 245-6028. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 35443 |
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