[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]



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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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