[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions] [National Science Foundation Semiannual Regulatory Agenda ] [From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Part XXXIV National Science Foundation ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 31164]]NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF) _______________________________________________________________________ NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION 45 CFR Ch. VI Regulatory Agenda AGENCY: National Science Foundation. ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. _______________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation is publishing its spring 2003 regulatory agenda pursuant to Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review'' (3 CFR 1993 Comp., p. 638); the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612); and the Office of Management and Budget Memorandum for Regulatory Policy Officers at Executive Departments and Agencies and Managing and Executive Directors of Certain Agencies and Commissions. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information on a particular item, call or write the individual identified as agency contact. General comments or inquiries about this agenda may be directed to Faith Hammett, Acting Administrative Officer, Office of the General Counsel, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1265, Arlington, VA 22230, (703) 292-8060. Dated: April 8, 2003. Lawrence Rudolph, General Counsel. National Science Foundation--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3518 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age in 3145-AA38 Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance...................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Science Foundation--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3519 Antarctic Meteorites................................................................ 3145-AA40 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________________________________ National Science Foundation (NSF) Final Rule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 3518. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, HANDICAP, AND AGE IN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 20 USC 1681 to 1683; 20 USC 1685 to 1688 CFR Citation: 45 CFR 618 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The National Science Foundation proposes to make amendments to its regulations implementing title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (title VI), section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972 (section 504), and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (Age Discrimination Act). Together, these statutes prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, and age in programs or 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 and the Age Discrimination Act. 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 CRRA's definitions of ``program or activity'' and ``program'' into the Department's title VI, section 504, and Age Discrimination Act regulations. The Foundation'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 09/00/03 Final Action Effective 10/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Bijan Gilanshah, Assistant General Counsel, National Science Foundation, Room 1265, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230 Phone: 703 292-8060 Fax: 703 292-9041 Email: bgilansh@nsf.gov RIN: 3145-AA38 [[Page 31165]] _______________________________________________________________________ National Science Foundation (NSF) Completed Actions _______________________________________________________________________ 3519. ANTARCTIC METEORITES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 45 CFR 674 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 03/31/03 68 FR 15378 Final Action Effective 04/30/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Anita Eisenstadt Phone: 703 292-8060 Fax: 703 292-9041 Email: aeisenst@nsf.gov RIN: 3145-AA40 [FR Doc. 03-9566 Filed 05-23-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555-01-S