[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 128 (Tuesday, July 2, 1996)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 34399-34400] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-16041] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs 25 CFR Part 45 RIN 1076-AD16 Special Education AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Proposed rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Bureau of Indian Affairs is proposing the elimination of regulations governing special education to streamline the regulatory process and enhance the planning and coordination of existing regulations. DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 3, 1996. ADDRESSES: Mail comments to Ken Whitehorn, Office of Indian Education Programs, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, NW., MS-MIB 3512, Washington, DC 20240. Comments may be hand delivered to the same address from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Comments will be available for inspection at this address from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday beginning approximately July 16, 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken Whitehorn, Office of Indian Education Programs, Bureau of Indian Affairs, (202) 208-6675. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The Office of Indian Education programs is proposing to eliminate 25 CFR Part 45, Special Education, because the information contained in this part is already included in Chapter III of 34 CFR, Parts 300-399, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education. The Office of Indian Education programs has entered into an agreement with the Department of Education to use 34 CFR Parts 300-399, as the standards for its special education programs. Supplementary Information The authority to issue rules and regulations is vested in the Secretary of the Interior by 5 U.S.C. 301 and sections 463 and 465 of the Revised Statutes, 25 U.S.C. 2 and 9. Publication of the proposed rule by the Department of the Interior (Department) provides the public an opportunity to participate in the rulemaking process. Interested persons may submit written comments regarding the proposed rule to the location identified in the ``addresses'' section of this document. Executive Order 12988 The Department has determined that this rule meets the applicable standards provided in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988. Executive Order 12866 This rule is not a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866 and does not require review by the Office of Management and Budget. Regulatory Flexibility Act This rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.). Executive Order 12630 The Department has determined that this rule does not have ``significant takings'' implications. This rule does not pertain to ``taking'' of private property interests, nor does it impact private property. Executive Order 12612 The Department has determined that this rule does not have significant federalism effects because it pertains solely to Federal- tribal relations and will not interfere with the roles, rights and responsibilities of states. NEPA Statement The Department has determined that this rule does not constitute a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment and that no detailed statement is required pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Unfunded Mandates Act of 1995 This rule imposes no unfunded mandates on any governmental or private entity and is in compliance with the provisions of the Unfunded Mandates Act of 1995. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 This rule contains no information collection requirement the elimination of which would require notification to the Office of Management and Budget. Drafting Information The primary author of this document is Glenn Allison, Office of Indian Education Programs, Bureau of Indian Affairs. List of Subjects in 25 CFR Part 45 Indians--education. Under the authority of Executive Order 12866 and for the reasons stated above, Part 45 is proposed to be removed. [[Page 34400]] Dated: June 6, 1996. Ada E. Deer, Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. 96-16041 Filed 7-1-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-02-P