[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 143 (Thursday, July 27, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 34852-34853]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-15823]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
22 CFR Part 147
[Public Notice: 10027]
RIN 1400-AE42
Electronic and Information Technology
AGENCY: Department of State.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This rule provides a correction to a hyperlink included in the
Section 508 implementing rule for the Department of State (the
Department). The hyperlink takes the reader to a form that can be used
by an employee or a member of the public to report accessibility issues
to the Department, regarding its electronic and information technology.
DATES: This rule is effective on August 28, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alice Kottmyer, Attorney-Adviser, 202-
647-2318, [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 508 requires that when Federal
departments and agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic
and information technology, they shall ensure that the electronic and
information technology is accessible to individuals with disabilities.
The Department's implementing regulations, in 22 CFR part 147, were
published in 2016. Due to a re-configuration of Web site assets within
the Department, the hyperlink included in Sec. 147.7(c) for the DS-
4282 (Discrimination Complaint Form), is no longer valid. This
rulemaking corrects the link.
The Department is preparing a more comprehensive update to Part
147, which will align its rule with the final rule published by the
Access Board (see 82 FR 5790); and to parts 142 and 144
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(implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act), to update
terminology consistent with modern practice. For those interested in
tracking, the RIN for the Department's ``508 refresh'' is 1400-AE35;
for Section 504, it is 1400-AE03.
Regulatory Analyses
The Department of State is publishing this rulemaking as a final
rule, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b). This rulemaking is a rule of agency
organization, procedure, or practice. The effective date of the rule is
30 days after publication, as provided in the Administrative Procedure
Act.
The Department further finds that this is not a major rule; is not
subject to the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995; will not have
tribal implications as defined by Executive Order 13175; and will not
have an impact on a substantial number of small entities under the
Regulatory Flexibility Act. This rule is not an economically
significant rule under Executive Order 12866, and the Department
certifies that the benefits of this rulemaking outweigh any costs,
which are minimal for the public. The Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs has designated this rule as ``non-significant'', as
defined by Executive Order 12866. As this rule is not a significant
regulatory action, this rule is exempt from the requirements of
Executive Order 13771, ``Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory
Costs.'' See OMB Memorandum M-17-21, ``Guidance Implementing Executive
Order 13771'' of April 5, 2017.
The Department of State has reviewed this rule in light of
Executive Order 12988 to eliminate ambiguity, minimize litigation,
establish clear legal standards, and reduce burden. This rule will not
have substantial direct effect on the states, on the relationships
between the national government and the states, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
Therefore, in accordance with Executive Order 13132, it is determined
that this rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to
require consultations or warrant the preparation of a federalism
summary impact statement.
The information collection referred to in this rulemaking has been
approved by OMB. (OMB Control No. 1405-0220).
List of Subjects in 22 CFR Part 147
Civil rights, Communications equipment, Computer technology,
Government employees, Individuals with disabilities, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Telecommunications.
For the reasons set forth in the preamble, 22 CFR part 147 is
amended as follows:
PART 147--ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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1. The authority citation for part 147 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2651a; 29 U.S.C. 794, 794d; 36 CFR part
1194.
Sec. 147.7 [Amended]
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2. Amend Sec. 147.7 in paragraph (c) by removing ``https://eforms.state.gov/searchform.aspx '' and adding in its place ``https://eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds4282.PDF ''.
Janet Freer,
Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2017-15823 Filed 7-26-17; 8:45 am]
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