83 FR 42225 - Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and Families Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 162 (August 21, 2018)
Administration for Children and Families
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 162 (August 21, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 162 (Tuesday, August 21, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 42225-42227] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-17947] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families 45 CFR Part 1355 RIN 0970-AC76 Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System AGENCY: Children's Bureau (CB); Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF); Administration for Children and Families (ACF); Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Final rule; delay of compliance and effective dates. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Children's Bureau will delay the compliance and effective dates in the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) 2016 final rule for title IV-E agencies to comply with agency rules for an additional one fiscal year. We are delaying the effective date due to our advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM), published on March 15, 2018, seeking public comment on suggestions for streamlining the AFCARS data elements and removing any undue burden related to reporting AFCARS data. DATES: This rule is effective on August 21, 2018. As of August 21, 2018, the effective date for amendatory instructions 3 and 5, published December 14, 2016 at 81 FR 90524, is delayed to October 1, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen McHugh, Division of Policy, Children's Bureau at (202) 401-5789, [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the AFCARS final rule issued on December 14, 2016 (81 FR 90524), ACF provided an implementation timeframe of two fiscal years for title IV-E agencies to comply with Sec. Sec. 1355.41 through 1355.47 (81 FR 90529). On February 24, 2017, the President issued Executive Order 13777 entitled ``Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda''. In response to the President's direction that federal agencies establish a Regulatory Reform Task Force to review existing regulations and make recommendations regarding their repeal, replacement, or modification, the HHS Task Force identified the AFCARS regulation as one where there may be areas for reducing reporting burden. On March 15, 2018, ACF published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to revise the effective date in the regulation to provide an additional two fiscal years to comply with Sec. Sec. 1355.41 through 1355.47 (83 FR 11450). The comment period ended on April 16, 2018. In response to the NPRM, we received 43 comments from 12 states, six Indian tribes or consortia, three organizations representing tribal interests, and 22 other organizations and anonymous entities. The analysis of the comments may be found in the section-by- section discussion of this final rule. Based on our analysis of the comments, in this final rule ACF revised Sec. 1355.40 to provide an additional fiscal year to comply with Sec. Sec. 1355.41 through 1355.47. This also serves as a notice to title IV-E agencies that we are delaying the implementation timeframe for title IV-E agencies to make revisions to their systems to comply with Sec. Sec. 1355.41 through 1355.47. ACF finds good cause for these amendments to become effective on the date of publication of this action. The APA allows an effective date less than 30 days after publication as ``provided by the agency for good cause found and published with the rule'' (5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3)). A delayed effective date is unnecessary in this case because, as stated above, any delay might lead to [[Page 42226]] title IV-E agencies diverting resources to unnecessary changes to their data systems. Furthermore, this rule does not establish additional regulatory obligations or impose any additional burden on regulated entities. As a result, affected parties do not need time to prepare before the rule takes effect. Therefore, ACF finds good cause for these amendments to become effective on the date of publication of this action. Section-by-Section Discussion Section 1355.40 Foster Care and Adoption Data Collection We revised the effective dates in the regulation to provide an additional fiscal year to comply with Sec. Sec. 1355.41 through 1355.47. State and tribal title IV-E agencies must continue to report AFCARS data in the same manner they do currently, per Sec. 1355.40 and appendices A through E of part 1355 until September 30, 2020. As of October 1, 2020, state and tribal title IV-E agencies must comply with Sec. Sec. 1355.41 through 1355.47. Comment Analysis In general, all state commenters supported the delay and all of the Indian tribes, organizations representing tribal interests, and all but one organization opposed delaying implementation of the AFCARS 2016 final rule. Commenters in support of the delay stated that the delay will provide time for states to fully analyze system, cost, and training work needed to meet new AFCARS requirements, revise and update systems (which may include instituting a Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System) to move to a CCWIS, and allows ACF time to provide needed technical assistance and guidance on the new AFCARS requirements. Commenters in opposition of a delay of the 2016 final rule stated that a delay deprives federal, state, and tribal governments of critical case-level data on information that is not currently reported to AFCARS that can be used to build an evidence base for federal, state, and tribal policymaking and guide budget decisions for achieving positive outcomes. They also stated that interested parties were already provided ample notice and opportunities to comment and the 2016 final rule thoroughly responded to comments. We understand both the support and opposition for a delay expressed by commenters. We understand that information reported to AFCARS is important and the 2016 final rule is the first update to the AFCARS regulations since 1993. We must balance the need for updated data with the needs of our grantees, the title IV-E agencies, that must revise their systems to meet new AFCARS requirements and will ultimately be held accountable via compliance and penalties to report the data (see 45 CFR 1355.46 and 1355.47). Therefore, we believe that a balanced compromise is to delay implementation of the 2016 final rule for one year. This means that as of October 1, 2020, state and tribal title IV- E agencies must comply with the revision to AFCARS made by the 2016 final rule (Sec. Sec. 1355.41 through 1355.47). Regulatory Impact Analysis Executive Orders 12866, 13563, and 13771 Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess all costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting flexibility. ACF consulted with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and determined that this rule does meet the criteria for a significant regulatory action under E.O. 12866. Thus, it was subject to OMB review. ACF determined that the costs to title IV-E agencies as a result of this rule will not be significant as defined in Executive Order 12866 (have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities). Because the rule is not economically significant as defined in E.O. 12866, no cost-benefit analysis needs to be included in this final rule. This final rule is considered an E.O. 13771 deregulatory action. Regulatory Flexibility Analysis The Secretary certifies, under 5 U.S.C. 605(b), as enacted by the Regulatory Flexibility Act (Pub. L. 96-354), that this final rule will not result in a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. This final rule does not affect small entities because it is applicable only to state and tribal title IV-E agencies. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (Pub. L. 104-4) requires agencies to prepare an assessment of anticipated costs and benefits before proposing any rule that may result in an annual expenditure by state, local, and tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector, of $100 million or more (adjusted annually for inflation). That threshold level is currently approximately $146 million. This final rule does not impose any mandates on state, local, or tribal governments, or the private sector that will result in an annual expenditure of $146 million or more. Congressional Review This regulation is not a major rule as defined in 5 U.S.C. 8. Executive Order 13132 Executive Order 13132 requires that federal agencies consult with state and local government officials in the development of regulatory policies with Federalism implications. Consistent with E.O. 13132 and Guidance for Implementing E.O. 13132 issued on October 28, 1999, the Department must include in ``a separately identified portion of the preamble to the regulation'' a ``federalism summary impact statement'' (Secs. 6(b)(2)(B) & (c)(2)). The Department's ``federalism summary impact statement is as follows--``A description of the extent of the agency's prior consultation with State and local officials''--ACF held an informational call for the NPRM on April 5, 2018 and the public comment period was open from March 15, 2018 to April 16, 2018 where we solicited comments via regulations.gov, email, and postal mail. ``A summary of the nature of their concerns and the agency's position supporting the need to issue the regulation''--As we discussed in the preamble to this final rule, state commenters support delaying the compliance date for the 2016 AFCARS final rule; however, Indian tribes, organizations representing tribal interests, and all but one organization opposed delaying implementation of the 2016 final rule. Our need for issuing this final rule is to provide the title IV-E agencies that must submit AFCARS time to revise systems to meet new AFCARS requirements. We provide an additional year to balance the need for updated data with the needs of our grantees. ``A statement of the extent to which the concerns of State and local officials have been met'' (Secs. 6(b)(2)(B) & [[Page 42227]] 6(c)(2))--As we discuss in the section-by-section discussion preamble, we proposed in the NPRM to delay for an additional two fiscal years the date by which title IV-E agencies must comply with the 2016 final rule. Our balance to meet the states' needs for a delay, as expressed in their comments, is to provide an additional one year. Assessment of Federal Regulations and Policies on Families Section 654 of the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-58) requires federal agencies to determine whether a policy or regulation may affect family well-being. If the agency's determination is affirmative, then the agency must prepare an impact assessment addressing seven criteria specified in the law. This final rule will not have an impact on family well-being as defined in the law. Paperwork Reduction Act Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 35, as amended) (PRA), all Departments are required to submit to OMB for review and approval any reporting or recordkeeping requirements inherent in a proposed or final rule. PRA rules require that ACF estimate the total burden created by this proposed rule regardless of what information is available. ACF provides burden and cost estimates using the best available information. Information collection for AFCARS is currently authorized under OMB number 0970-0422. This final rule does not make changes to the AFCARS requirements for title IV-E agencies; it delays the effective date and provides title IV-E agencies with additional time to comply with Sec. Sec. 1355.41 through 1355.47. Thus, the annual burden hours for recordkeeping and reporting does not change from those currently authorized under OMB number 0970-0422. Therefore, we are not seeking comments on any information collection requirements through this final rule. Tribal Consultation Statement ACF is committed to consulting with Indian tribes and tribal leadership to the extent practicable and permitted by law, prior to promulgating any regulation that has tribal implications. During the comment period, CB held an information session on April 5, 2018 where the NPRM was presented by CB officials. Prior to this information session, the NPRM was linked to on the CB website, a link to the NPRM was emailed to CB's tribal lists (on March 13, 2018 when the NPRM was available for public inspection and March 15, 2018 when the NPRM was published), and CB issued ACYF-CB-IM-18-01 (issued March 16, 2018). Additionally, ACF held a tribal consultation on November 6, 2017 during which tribes requested that ACF leave the 2016 final rule in place, stating that the ICWA-related data elements are very important for accountability. At a meeting with tribal representatives at the Secretary's Tribal Advisory Committee on May 9 and 10, 2018, representatives stated the following: they support the 2016 final rule; they have concerns that states are not following ICWA; the ICWA-related data elements are critical to informing Congress, HHS, states, and tribes on how Native children and families are doing in state child welfare systems; and AFCARS information would help inform issues such as foster care disproportionality. As we developed this final rule, we carefully considered the comments from Indian tribes and organizations representing tribal interests, whose comments were to not delay the implementation of the 2016 final rule. However, we must balance the need for data with the needs of our grantees, the title IV-E agencies, that must revise their systems to meet new AFCARS requirements and will ultimately be held accountable via compliance and penalties to report the data. List of Subjects in 45 CFR Part 1355 Adoption and foster care, Child welfare, Grant programs--social programs. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Number 93.658, Foster Care Maintenance; 93.659, Adoption Assistance; 93.645, Child Welfare Services--State Grants). Dated: July 20, 2018. Steven Wagner, Acting Assistant Secretary for Children and Families. Approved: July 25, 2018 Alex M. Azar II, Secretary. For the reasons set forth in the preamble, we amend 45 CFR part 1355 as follows: PART 1355--GENERAL 0 1. The authority citation for part 1355 continues to read as follows: Authority: 42 U.S.C. 620 et seq., 42 U.S.C. 670 et seq.; 42 U.S.C. 1302. 0 2. Amend Sec. 1355.40 by revising paragraph (a) to read as follows: Sec. 1355.40 Foster care and adoption data collection. (a) Scope. State and tribal title IV-E agencies must follow the requirements of this section and appendices A through E of this part until September 30, 2020. As of October 1, 2020, state and tribal title IV-E agencies must comply with Sec. Sec. 1355.41 through 1355.47. * * * * * [FR Doc. 2018-17947 Filed 8-20-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4184-25-P
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monitoring, and five-year reviews have List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 300 comment on suggestions for
been completed. However, this deletion Environmental protection, Air streamlining the AFCARS data elements
does not preclude future actions under pollution control, Chemicals, Hazardous and removing any undue burden related
Superfund. waste, Hazardous substances, to reporting AFCARS data.
DATES: This action is effective August Intergovernmental relations, Penalties, DATES: This rule is effective on August
21, 2018. Reporting and recordkeeping 21, 2018. As of August 21, 2018, the
requirements, Superfund, Water effective date for amendatory
ADDRESSES: Docket: EPA has established pollution control, Water supply. instructions 3 and 5, published
a docket for this action under Docket December 14, 2016 at 81 FR 90524, is
Identification No. EPA–HQ–SFUND– Dated: July 31, 2018.
delayed to October 1, 2020.
1986–0005. All documents in the docket Cosmo Servidio,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
are listed in the http:// Regional Administrator, U.S. Environmental
Kathleen McHugh, Division of Policy,
www.regulations.gov index. Although Protection Agency Region 3.
Children’s Bureau at (202) 401–5789,
listed in the index, some information is For reasons set out in the preamble, CBComments@acf.hhs.gov.
not publicly available, e.g., Confidential 40 CFR part 300 is amended as follows: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the
Business Information or other AFCARS final rule issued on December
information whose disclosure is PART 300—NATIONAL OIL AND
14, 2016 (81 FR 90524), ACF provided
restricted by statute. Certain other HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
an implementation timeframe of two
material, such as copyrighted material, POLLUTION CONTINGENCY PLAN
fiscal years for title IV–E agencies to
will be publicly available only in the comply with §§ 1355.41 through
hard copy. Publicly available docket ■ 1. The authority citation for part 300
continues to read as follows: 1355.47 (81 FR 90529). On February 24,
materials are available either 2017, the President issued Executive
electronically in http:// Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(d); 42 U.S.C.
9601–9657; E.O. 13626, 77 FR 56749, 3 CFR, Order 13777 entitled ‘‘Enforcing the
www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at: Regulatory Reform Agenda’’. In
2013 Comp., p. 306; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757,
U.S. EPA Region III, Superfund 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; E.O. 12580, 52 response to the President’s direction
Records Center, 6th Floor, 1650 Arch FR 2923, 3 CFR, 1987 Comp., p. 193. that federal agencies establish a
Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103–2029; Regulatory Reform Task Force to review
(215) 814–3157, Monday through Friday Appendix B to Part 300—[Amended] existing regulations and make
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ■ 2. Table 1 of Appendix B to part 300 recommendations regarding their repeal,
Morgantown Public Library, 373 is amended by removing ‘‘WV’’, replacement, or modification, the HHS
Spruce Street, Morgantown, WV 26505; ‘‘Ordnance Works Disposal Areas’’, Task Force identified the AFCARS
(304) 291–7425, Monday through ‘‘Morgantown’’. regulation as one where there may be
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. [FR Doc. 2018–18032 Filed 8–20–18; 8:45 am] areas for reducing reporting burden.
On March 15, 2018, ACF published a
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
Jeffrey Thomas, Remedial Project proposing to revise the effective date in
Manager, U.S. Environmental Protection the regulation to provide an additional
Agency, Region 3, 3HS23 1650 Arch DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND two fiscal years to comply with
Street Philadelphia, PA 19103, (215) HUMAN SERVICES §§ 1355.41 through 1355.47 (83 FR
814–3377, email thomas.jeffrey@ 11450). The comment period ended on
epa.gov. Administration for Children and
Families April 16, 2018. In response to the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The site to NPRM, we received 43 comments from
be deleted from the NPL is: Ordnance 45 CFR Part 1355 12 states, six Indian tribes or consortia,
Works Disposal Areas, Morgantown, three organizations representing tribal
RIN 0970–AC76 interests, and 22 other organizations and
West Virginia. A Notice of Intent to
Delete for this Site was published in the anonymous entities. The analysis of the
Adoption and Foster Care Analysis comments may be found in the section-
Federal Register 83 FR 28586 on June and Reporting System
20, 2018. by-section discussion of this final rule.
AGENCY: Children’s Bureau (CB); Based on our analysis of the
The closing date for comments on the comments, in this final rule ACF revised
Administration on Children, Youth and
Notice of Intent to Delete was July 20, § 1355.40 to provide an additional fiscal
Families (ACYF); Administration for
2018. No public comments were year to comply with §§ 1355.41 through
Children and Families (ACF);
received and EPA believes the deletion 1355.47. This also serves as a notice to
Department of Health and Human
action remains appropriate. title IV–E agencies that we are delaying
Services (HHS).
EPA maintains the NPL as the list of ACTION: Final rule; delay of compliance the implementation timeframe for title
sites that appear to present a significant and effective dates. IV–E agencies to make revisions to their
risk to public health, welfare, or the systems to comply with §§ 1355.41
environment. Deletion from the NPL SUMMARY: The Children’s Bureau will through 1355.47.
does not preclude further remedial delay the compliance and effective dates ACF finds good cause for these
action. Whenever there is a significant in the Adoption and Foster Care amendments to become effective on the
release from a site deleted from the NPL, Analysis and Reporting System date of publication of this action. The
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the deleted site may be restored to the (AFCARS) 2016 final rule for title IV–E APA allows an effective date less than
NPL without application of the hazard agencies to comply with agency rules 30 days after publication as ‘‘provided
ranking system. Deletion of a site from for an additional one fiscal year. We are by the agency for good cause found and
the NPL does not affect responsible delaying the effective date due to our published with the rule’’ (5 U.S.C.
party liability in the unlikely event that advanced notice of proposed 553(d)(3)). A delayed effective date is
future conditions warrant further rulemaking (ANPRM), published on unnecessary in this case because, as
actions. March 15, 2018, seeking public stated above, any delay might lead to
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6(c)(2))—As we discuss in the section- and CB issued ACYF–CB–IM–18–01 of this section and appendices A
by-section discussion preamble, we (issued March 16, 2018). Additionally, through E of this part until September
proposed in the NPRM to delay for an ACF held a tribal consultation on 30, 2020. As of October 1, 2020, state
additional two fiscal years the date by November 6, 2017 during which tribes and tribal title IV–E agencies must
which title IV–E agencies must comply requested that ACF leave the 2016 final comply with §§ 1355.41 through
with the 2016 final rule. Our balance to rule in place, stating that the ICWA- 1355.47.
meet the states’ needs for a delay, as related data elements are very important * * * * *
expressed in their comments, is to for accountability. At a meeting with [FR Doc. 2018–17947 Filed 8–20–18; 8:45 am]
provide an additional one year. tribal representatives at the Secretary’s BILLING CODE 4184–25–P
Assessment of Federal Regulations and Tribal Advisory Committee on May 9
Policies on Families and 10, 2018, representatives stated the
following: they support the 2016 final DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Section 654 of the Treasury and rule; they have concerns that states are
General Government Appropriations not following ICWA; the ICWA-related National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106–58) requires data elements are critical to informing Administration
federal agencies to determine whether a Congress, HHS, states, and tribes on
policy or regulation may affect family how Native children and families are 50 CFR Part 679
well-being. If the agency’s doing in state child welfare systems;
determination is affirmative, then the and AFCARS information would help [Docket No. 170817779–8161–02]
agency must prepare an impact inform issues such as foster care
assessment addressing seven criteria RIN 0648–XG428
disproportionality.
specified in the law. This final rule will As we developed this final rule, we Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic
not have an impact on family well-being carefully considered the comments from Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of
as defined in the law. Indian tribes and organizations Pacific Cod in the Bering Sea and
Paperwork Reduction Act representing tribal interests, whose Aleutian Islands Management Area
comments were to not delay the
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
implementation of the 2016 final rule.
(44 U.S.C. 35, as amended) (PRA), all Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
However, we must balance the need for
Departments are required to submit to Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
data with the needs of our grantees, the
OMB for review and approval any Commerce.
title IV–E agencies, that must revise
reporting or recordkeeping requirements
their systems to meet new AFCARS ACTION: Temporary rule; reallocation.
inherent in a proposed or final rule.
requirements and will ultimately be
PRA rules require that ACF estimate the SUMMARY: NMFS is reallocating the
held accountable via compliance and
total burden created by this proposed projected unused amount of Pacific cod
penalties to report the data.
rule regardless of what information is total allowable catch (TAC) from vessels
available. ACF provides burden and cost List of Subjects in 45 CFR Part 1355 using jig gear and catcher vessels greater
estimates using the best available Adoption and foster care, Child than or equal to 60 feet (18.3 meters (m))
information. Information collection for welfare, Grant programs—social length overall (LOA) using hook-and-
AFCARS is currently authorized under programs. line gear to catcher vessels less than 60
OMB number 0970–0422. This final rule feet (18.3 m) LOA using hook-and-line
does not make changes to the AFCARS (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Program Number 93.658, Foster Care or pot gear in the Bering Sea and
requirements for title IV–E agencies; it Maintenance; 93.659, Adoption Assistance; Aleutian Islands management area. This
delays the effective date and provides 93.645, Child Welfare Services—State action is necessary to allow the 2018
title IV–E agencies with additional time Grants). TAC of Pacific cod to be harvested.
to comply with §§ 1355.41 through DATES: Effective August 16, 2018,
Dated: July 20, 2018.
1355.47. Thus, the annual burden hours through 2400 hours, Alaska local time
Steven Wagner,
for recordkeeping and reporting does (A.l.t.), December 31, 2018.
not change from those currently Acting Assistant Secretary for Children and
Families. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Josh
authorized under OMB number 0970–
0422. Therefore, we are not seeking Approved: July 25, 2018 Keaton, 907–586–7228.
comments on any information collection Alex M. Azar II, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS
requirements through this final rule. Secretary. manages the groundfish fishery in the
For the reasons set forth in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI)
Tribal Consultation Statement according to the Fishery Management
preamble, we amend 45 CFR part 1355
ACF is committed to consulting with as follows: Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea
Indian tribes and tribal leadership to the and Aleutian Islands Management Area
extent practicable and permitted by law, PART 1355—GENERAL (FMP) prepared by the North Pacific
prior to promulgating any regulation Fishery Management Council under
that has tribal implications. During the ■ 1. The authority citation for part 1355 authority of the Magnuson-Stevens
comment period, CB held an continues to read as follows: Fishery Conservation and Management
information session on April 5, 2018 Authority: 42 U.S.C. 620 et seq., 42 U.S.C. Act. Regulations governing fishing by
where the NPRM was presented by CB 670 et seq.; 42 U.S.C. 1302. U.S. vessels in accordance with the FMP
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officials. Prior to this information ■ 2. Amend § 1355.40 by revising appear at subpart H of 50 CFR part 600
session, the NPRM was linked to on the paragraph (a) to read as follows: and 50 CFR part 679.
CB website, a link to the NPRM was The 2018 Pacific cod TAC specified
emailed to CB’s tribal lists (on March § 1355.40 Foster care and adoption data for vessels using jig gear in the BSAI is
13, 2018 when the NPRM was available collection. 1,149 metric tons (mt) as established by
for public inspection and March 15, (a) Scope. State and tribal title IV–E the final 2018 and 2019 harvest
2018 when the NPRM was published), agencies must follow the requirements specifications for groundfish in the
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| Action | Final rule; delay of compliance and effective dates. | |
| Dates | This rule is effective on August 21, 2018. As of August 21, 2018, the effective date for amendatory instructions 3 and 5, published December 14, 2016 at 81 FR 90524, is delayed to October 1, 2020. | |
| Contact | Kathleen McHugh, Division of Policy, Children's Bureau at (202) 401-5789, [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 42225 | |
| RIN Number | 0970-AC76 | |
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