[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 245 (Thursday, December 20, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 75425]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-30685]


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ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION


Publication of State Plan Pursuant to the Help America Vote Act

AGENCY: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to Sections 254(a)(11)(A) and 255(b) of the Help 
America Vote Act (HAVA), Public Law 107-252, as amended by Section 622 
of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012, the U.S. Election 
Assistance Commission (EAC) hereby causes to be published in the 
Federal Register this notice in reference to the changes made to the 
HAVA State plan previously submitted by American Samoa. The revised 
State plan will be posted on the EAC Web site at www.eac.gov.

DATES: This notice is effective upon publication in the Federal 
Register.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bryan Whitener, Telephone 202-566-3100 
or 1-866-747-1471 (toll-free).
    Submit Comments: Any comments regarding the plans published 
herewith should be made in writing to the chief election official of 
the individual State at the address listed below.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 24, 2004, the U.S. Election 
Assistance Commission published in the Federal Register the original 
HAVA State plans filed by the fifty States, the District of Columbia 
and the territories of American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. 
Virgin Islands. 69 FR 14002. HAVA anticipated that States, territories 
and the District of Columbia would change or update their plans from 
time to time pursuant to HAVA Section 254(a)(11) through (13). HAVA 
Sections 254(a)(11)(A) and 255 require EAC to publish such updates. 
This is the second revision to the State plan for American Samoa. This 
revision is a partial revision updating six (6) sections of the State 
Plan.
    The amendments to American Samoa's State plan provide for 
compliance with Title III and with the Military and Overseas Voter 
Empowerment Act (MOVE Act). In accordance with HAVA Section 254(a)(12), 
all the State plans submitted for publication provide information on 
how the respective State succeeded in carrying out its previous State 
plan. American Samoa confirms that its amendments to the State plan 
were developed and submitted to public comment in accordance with HAVA 
Sections 254(a)(11), 255, and 256.
    Upon the expiration of thirty days from December 20, 2012, the 
State is eligible to implement the changes addressed in the plan that 
is published herein, in accordance with HAVA Section 254(a)(11)(C). EAC 
wishes to acknowledge the effort that went into revising this State 
plan and encourages further public comment, in writing, to the State 
election official listed below.

Chief State Election Official

    Mr. Soliai T. Fuimaono, Chief Election Officer, Election Office, 
American Samoa Government, (684) 699-3570 Fax: (684) 699-3574.
    Thank you for your interest in improving the voting process in 
America.

     Dated: December 17, 2012.
Alice Miller,
Chief Operating Officer & Acting Executive Director, U.S. Election 
Assistance Commission.
[FR Doc. 2012-30685 Filed 12-19-12; 8:45 am]
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