[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 19, 1995)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 19645-19647] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 95-9374] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION 45 CFR Part 602 RIN 3145-AA30 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jean Feldman, Deputy Head, Policy Office, Division of Contracts, Policy & Oversight, 703-306-1243. For the hearing impaired only: Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, (703) 306-0090. List of Subjects in 45 CFR Part 602 Accounting, Contract programs, Grant programs, Intergovernmental relations, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Joseph L. Kull, Chief Financial Officer. Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 602 is amended as follows. PART 602--UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 1. The authority for part 602 continues to read as follows: Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1870(a). 2. Section 602.36 is amended as set forth at the end of the common preamble. BILLING CODE 7555-01-M ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES National Endowment for the Arts 45 CFR Part 1157 RIN 3135-AA12 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Donna DiRicco, Acting Grants Officer, National Endowment for the Arts, (202) 682-5403. List of Subjects in 45 CFR Part 1157 Accounting, Contract programs, Grant programs, Intergovernmental relations, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Laurence Baden, Deputy Chairman for Management. Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 1157 is amended as follows. PART 1157--UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 1. The authority for part 1157 continues to read as follows: Authority: 20 U.S.C. 959(a)(1). 2. Section 1157.36 is amended as set forth at the end of the common preamble. BILLING CODE 7537-01-M ----------------------------------------------------------------------- NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES National Endowment for the Humanities 45 CFR Part 1174 RIN 3136-AA17 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David J. Wallace, Director, Grants Office, National Endowment for the Humanities, 202-606-8494. List of Subjects in 45 CFR Part 1174 Accounting, Contract programs, Grant programs, Intergovernmental relations, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Sheldon Hackney, Chairman. Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1174 is amended as follows. PART 1174--UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 1. The authority for part 1174 continues to read as follows: Authority: 20 U.S.C. 959(a)(1). 2. Section 1174.36 is amended as set forth at the end of the common preamble. BILLING CODE 7536-01-M ----------------------------------------------------------------------- NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES Institute of Museum Services 45 CFR Part 1183 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca Danvers, Program Director, 202-606-8539. List of Subjects in 45 CFR Part 1183 Accounting, Contract programs, Grant programs, Intergovernmental relations, [[Page 19646]] Museums, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Diane B. Frankel, Director. Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 1183 is amended as follows: PART 1183--UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 1. The authority for part 1183 continues to read as follows: Authority: 20 U.S.C. 961-968. 2. Section 1183.36 is amended as set forth at the end of the common preamble. BILLING CODE 7036-01-M ----------------------------------------------------------------------- NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE 45 CFR Part 2541 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rina Tucker, (202) 606-5000 x257 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (202-565-2799 TDD). This document will be made available in an alternative format upon request for individuals with disabilities. List of Subjects in 45 CFR Part 2541 Accounting, Contract programs, Grant programs, Intergovernmental relations, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Terry Russell, General Counsel. Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 2541 is amended as follows. PART 2541--UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 1. The authority for part 2541 continues to read as follows: Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4950 et seq. and 12501 et seq. 2. Section 2541.360 [______.36] is amended as set forth at the end of the common preamble. BILLING CODE 6050-28-M ----------------------------------------------------------------------- NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary 49 CFR Part 18 RIN 2105-AB46 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert G. Taylor, Department of Transportation, Office of Acquisition and Grant Management, M-62, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Room 9401, Washington, DC 20590, (202) 366-4289. ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background This rule is being revised to raise the dollar threshold for small purchases by State and local grantees in accordance with the National Performance Review recommendation and to be consistent with the accompanying governmentwide common rule. Section 18.6, Additions and exceptions. This section has been revised to codify the current DOT policy for the review and concurrence of exceptions by the Assistant Secretary for Administration to ensure conformance with overall Department policies. Regulatory Analyses and Notices Executive Order 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review) and DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures The Department of Transportation has determined that this rulemaking is not a significant regulatory action within the meaning of Executive Order 12866, nor a significant regulation under the Department's Regulatory Policies and Procedures. The regulations should create savings for recipients by reducing the costs of administering grants. The DOT Operating Administrations award approximately $23 billion through 40 separate assistance programs annually. An undetermined portion of these funds are utilized for small purchases. Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 605(b)) requires that, for each rule with a ``significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities,'' an analysis be prepared describing the rule's impact on small entities and identifying any significant alternatives to the rule that would minimize the economic impact on small entities. We certify that these regulations will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities, but rather modify and update administrative and procedural requirements. Executive Order 12612 (Federalism Assessment) This action has been analyzed in accordance with the principles and criteria contained in Executive Order 12612. The rule primarily applies to State or local governments. This action may have some Federalism benefits by removing some procedural restrictions on grantees; however, the Department certifies that this proposal does not have sufficient Federalism implications to warrant a full Federalism assessment under the principles and criteria contained in Executive Order 12612. Paperwork Reduction Act We certify that this rule would not impose any additional reporting or recordkeeping requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35. List of Subjects in 49 CFR Part 18 Accounting, Contract programs, Grant programs, Intergovernmental relations, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Federico Pena, Secretary of Transportation. Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 18 is amended as follows: PART 18--UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 1. The authority for part 18 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 322(a). 2. Section 18.6 is amended by adding paragraph (b)(1) and (c)(1), and adding and reserving paragraphs (b)(2) and (c)(2), to read as follows: Sec. 18.6 Additions and exceptions. * * * * * (b) * * * (1) All Departmental requests for exceptions shall be processed through the Assistant Secretary of Administration. (2) [Reserved] (c) * * * (1) All case-by-case exceptions may be authorized by the affected operating administrations or departmental offices, with the concurrence of the Assistant Secretary for Administration. (2) [Reserved] [[Page 19647]] Sec. 18.36 [Amended] 3. Section 18.36 is amended as set forth at the end of the common preamble. BILLING CODE 4910-62-M [FR Doc. 95-9374 Filed 4-18-95; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-90-P; 6450-01-M; 8025-01-M; 3510-FA-M; 3180-02-M; 4710-24-M; 4210-32-M; 4410-18-M; 4150-23-M; 6372-01-M; 5000-04-M; 4000- 01-M; 7515-01-M; 8320-01-M; 6560-01-M; 6820-23-M; 4310-RF-M; 6718-01-M; 4150-04-M; 7555-01-M; 7537-01-M; 7536-01-M; 7036-01-M; 6050-28-M; 4910- 62-M