[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 241 (Thursday, December 14, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 78171-78172]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-31902]


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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY


Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or 
Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice lists federal financial assistance administered by 
FEMA that is covered by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. 
Title IX prohibits recipients of federal financial assistance from 
discriminating on the basis of sex in education programs or activities.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pauline C. Campbell, Director, Office 
of Equal Rights, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, 
SW., room 417, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-4122, (email) 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 
1972, 28 U.S.C. 1681-1688, prohibits recipients of federal financial 
assistance from discriminating on the basis of sex in educational 
programs or activities. Specifically, the statute states that ``[n]o 
person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded 
from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be subjected to 
discrimination under any education program or activity receiving 
Federal financial assistance,'' with specific exceptions for various 
entities, programs, and activities. 20 U.S.C. 1681(a).
    Twenty-one (21) federal agencies, including FEMA, published the 
final common rule for the enforcement of Title IX in the Federal 
Register on August 30, 2000, 65 FR 52857 to 52895. FEMA's portion of 
the final common rule will be codified at 44 CFR Part 19. Both Title IX 
of the Education Amendments and the Title IX common rule prohibit 
discrimination on the basis of sex in the operation of, and the 
provision or denial of benefits by, education programs or activities 
conducted not only by educational institutions but also by other 
entities, including, law enforcement agencies, and for-profit and 
nonprofit organizations.
    Subpart F of the Title IX common rule requires each federal agency 
that awards federal financial assistance to publish in the Federal 
Register a notice of the federal financial assistance covered by the 
Title IX regulations within sixty (60) days after the effective date of 
the final common rule. In accordance with Subpart F, FEMA publishes the 
following:

List of Federal Financial Assistance Administered by the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency to Which Title IX Applies

     Note: All recipients of federal financial assistance from FEMA 
are subject to Title IX, but Title IX limits its anti-discrimination 
prohibitions to the educational components of the recipient's 
program or activity, if any.
    If Title IX is otherwise applicable, failure to list a type of 
federal assistance below does not mean that Title IX does not cover 
a program or activity.
    The following types of federal financial assistance were derived 
from the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA).

1. U.S. Fire Administration Assistance Provided By
    National Fire Academy Educational Program including training to 
increase the professional level of the fire service and others 
responsible for fire prevention and control. (Federal Fire Prevention 
and Control Act of 1974, as amended, 15 U.S.C. 2201 et seq).
    National Fire Academy Training Assistance in the form of travel 
stipends to students attending Academy courses. (Federal Fire 
Prevention and Control Act of 1974, as amended, 15 U.S.C. 2201 et seq).
    First Responder Counter-Terrorism Training Assistance including 
training and grants to enhance the capabilities of first responders in 
managing the consequences of terrorist acts. (Omnibus Consolidated 
Appropriations Act of 1997, Pub. L. 104-208).
2. Office of Financial Management Assistance Provided By
    Emergency Management Performance Grants including training to 
encourage the development of comprehensive emergency management, 
including for terrorism consequence management, at the State and local 
level and to improve emergency planning, preparedness, mitigation, 
response, and recovery capabilities. (Department of Veterans Affairs, 
Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations 
Act of 2000, Pub.L. 106-74; Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and 
Emergency Assistance Act, as amended, Title II, section 201(d) 42 
U.S.C. 5131(d); Title VI, sections 611 and 613, 42 U.S.C. 5196 and 
5196b; and the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997, Pub.L. 
104-208).
3. Preparedness, Training and Exercises Directorate Assistance Provided 
By
    Emergency Management Institute (EMI): Resident Educational Program 
including training to improve emergency management practices among 
State and local government managers, and Federal officials, in response 
to emergencies and disasters. (Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and 
Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.; National Security Act 
of 1947, 50 U.S.C. 401 et seq.; Defense Production Act of 1950, 50 
U.S.C. App. 2061 et seq.; Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977, 42 
U.S.C. 7701 et seq.).
    EMI: Training Assistance/Student Stipend Reimbursement Program 
(SEP) to defray travel and per diem expenses of State and local 
emergency management personnel who attend training courses conducted by 
EMI. (Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 
42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.; National Security Act of 1947, 50 U.S.C. 401 et 
seq.; Defense Production Act of 1950, 50 U.S.C. App. 2061 et seq.; 
Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977, 42 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.).
    Hazardous Materials Training Program for Implementation of the 
Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986/SARA Title 
III Training Program, which makes funding available to provide training 
in support of tribal governments emergency planning, preparedness, 
mitigation, response, and recovery capabilities, with special emphasis 
on emergencies associated with hazardous chemicals. (Comprehensive 
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 
1980, as further amended by the Superfund Amendments and 
Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986, 42 U.S.C. 9615 et seq.
    EMI: Independent Study Program training to enhance public and 
selected audience knowledge of emergency management practices among 
State and local government managers in response to emergencies and 
disasters. The program currently consists of 21 courses. (Robert T. 
Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 
et seq.; National Security Act of 1947, 50 U.S.C. 401 et seq.; Defense 
Production Act of 1950, 50 U.S.C. App. 2061 et seq.; Earthquake Hazards 
Reduction Act of 1977, 42 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.).

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    Further information on FEMA federal financial assistance can be 
found by consulting the Catalog of Domestic Financial Assistance (CFDA) 
at http://www.cfda.gov. If using the Internet site, please select 
``Search the Catalog,'' select; ``Browse the Catalog--By Agency,'' and 
then click on ``The Federal Emergency Management Agency.'' Catalog 
information is also available by calling, toll free, 1-800-699-8331 or 
by writing to: Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Staff (MVS), General 
Services Administration, Reporters Building, room 101, 300-7th Street, 
SW., Washington, DC 20407.

    Dated: December 6, 2000.
Pauline C. Campbell,
Director, Office of Equal Rights.
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