[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 107 (Friday, June 3, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 35644-35648]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-13138]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

45 CFR Parts 1385, 1386, 1387, and 1388

Administration for Community Living

45 CFR Parts 1321, 1322, 1323, 1324, 1325, 1326, 1327, and 1328


Administration for Community Living--Regulatory Consolidation

AGENCY: Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health 
and Human Services (HHS).

ACTION: Final rule; technical amendments.

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SUMMARY: The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is amending its 
regulations to reflect the creation of ACL in 2012 and consolidate all 
of its regulations under a single subchapter. No substantive changes to 
the text of the regulations are being made by this rule.

DATES: This final rule is effective on July 1, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Greg Pugh, Administration for 
Community Living, telephone (202) 795-7422 (Voice). This is not a toll-
free number. This document will be made available in alternative 
formats upon request. Written correspondence can be sent to 
Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and 
Human Services, 330 C St. SW., Washington, DC 20201.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Administration for Community Living 
(ACL) was created in 2012 by merging the HHS Administration on Aging 
(AoA), Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 
(AIDD), and the Office of Disability (Statement of Organization 
Functions, and Delegations of Authority; Administration for Community 
Living, 77 FR 23250 (Apr. 28 2012)). This consolidation reflected these 
organizations' shared mission to maximize the independence, well-being, 
and health of older adults, people with disabilities across the 
lifespan, and their families and caregivers. Since the creation of ACL, 
a number of synergistic programs have been transferred under its 
purview, including the State Health Insurance Assistance Programs 
(SHIPs) from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 
(Department of Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2014, 
Public Law 113-76 (Jan 17, 2014)) and the National Institute on 
Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) 
and the Independent Living Administration from the Department of 
Education in 2014 (Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act of 2014, 
Public Law 113-128 (July 22, 2014)).
    Many of ACL's component programs and organizations had existing 
regulations prior to their transfer. ACL is consolidating these 
regulations in a single place to streamline administration and increase 
access and transparency. This rule renames the Administration on 
Aging's subchapter C of chapter XIII, subtitle B, title 45 from ``The 
Administration on Aging, Older Americans Programs'' to ``The 
Administration for Community Living.'' It then rearranges the existing 
AoA rules sequentially. This rule also transfers the existing AIDD 
rules from subchapter I to ACL's subchapter C. Conforming edits are 
made throughout in order to correct internal citations.

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    Publication of this document constitutes final action on this 
change under the Administrative Procedures Act (5 U.S.C. 553). ACL has 
found that notice and public comment procedures are unnecessary because 
ACL is making a technical change merely updating the location and order 
of existing content.
    This Final Rule will be effective July 1, 2016, in order to allow 
the Long Term Care Ombudsman final rule, one of the sections being 
renumbered within ACL's subchapter, to take effect.
    Although this Final Rule contains no changes to programmatic or 
reporting requirements, we include the following table summarizing the 
changes made in order to simplify public understanding of the Final 
Rule:

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           Previous part                   Previous heading               New part              New heading
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45 CFR chapter XIII, subchapter C..  The Administration on Aging  No change..............  The Administration
                                                                                            for Community
                                                                                            Living.
45 CFR part 1321...................  Grants to State and          No change..............  No change.
                                      Community Programs on
                                      Aging.
45 CFR part 1326...................  Grants to Indian Tribes for  1322...................  No change.
                                      Support and Nutrition
                                      Services.
45 CFR part 1327...................  Allotments for Vulnerable    1324...................  No change.
                                      Elder Rights Protection
                                      Activities.
45 CFR part 1328...................  Grants for Supportive and    1323...................  No change.
                                      Nutritional Services for
                                      Older Hawaiian Natives.
45 CFR part 1385...................  Requirements Applicable to   1325...................  No change.
                                      the Developmental
                                      Disabilities Program.
45 CFR part 1386...................  Formula Grant Programs.....  1326...................  Developmental
                                                                                            Disabilities Formula
                                                                                            Grant Programs.
45 CFR part 1387...................  Projects of National         1327...................  Developmental
                                      Significance.                                         Disabilities
                                                                                            Projects of National
                                                                                            Significance.
45 CFR part 1388...................  National Network of          1328...................  No change.
                                      University Centers For
                                      Excellence In
                                      Developmental Disabilities
                                      Education, Research, and
                                      Service.
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List of Subjects in 45 CFR Parts 1321, 1322, 1323, 1324, 1325, 
1326, 1327, 1328, 1385, 1386, 1387, and 1388

    Administrative practice and procedures, Aged, Colleges and 
universities, Disabled, Grant programs--education, Grant programs--
Indians, Grant programs--social programs, Indians, Individuals with 
disabilities, Legal services, Long-term care, Nutrition, Research, 
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: May 4, 2016.
Kathy Greenlee,
Administrator, Administration for Community Living.
    Dated: May 26, 2016.
Sylvia M. Burwell
Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, under the authority at 5 
U.S.C. 301, 42 U.S.C. 3001 et seq., and 42 U.S.C. 15001 et seq., the 
Department of Health and Human Services, the Administration for 
Community Living, and the Administration for Children and Families 
amend title 45, chapter XIII, subchapter C, and title 45, chapter XIII, 
subchapter I, respectively, as follows:

Subchapter C--The Administration for Community Living

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1. The heading for 45 CFR chapter XIII, subchapter C, is revised to 
read as set forth above.

PARTS 1326, 1327, 1328, 1385, 1386, 1387, and 1388 [REDESIGNATED AS 
PARTS 1322, 1324, 1323, 1325, 1326, 1327, and 1328]

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2. Parts 1326, 1327, 1328, 1385, 1386, 1387, and 1388 are redesignated 
as parts 1322, 1324, 1323, 1325, 1326, 1327, and 1328, respectively.

PART 1321--GRANTS TO STATE AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ON AGING

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3. The authority citation for part 1321 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  42 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.; title III of the Older 
Americans Act as amended.


Sec.  1321.11  [Amended]

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4. In Sec.  1321.11, amend paragraph (b) by removing the reference 
``Sec.  1327.11(e)(3)'' and adding in its place the reference ``Sec.  
1324.11(e)(3)''.

PART 1322--GRANTS TO INDIAN TRIBES FOR SUPPORT AND NUTRITION 
SERVICES

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5. The authority citation for newly redesignated part 1322 continues to 
read as follows:

    Authority:  42 U.S.C. 3001; Title VI, Part A of the Older 
Americans Act.


Sec. Sec.  1322.3 and 1322.19  [Amended]

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6. In the table below, for each section and paragraph indicated in the 
first two columns, remove the reference indicated in the third column 
and add the reference indicated in the fourth column:

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  Newly redesignated section            Paragraph(s)                   Remove                      Add
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Sec.   1322.3................  Definition of ``Budgeting      Sec.   1326.19 of this    Sec.   1322.19.
                                period''.                      part.
Sec.   1322.3................  Definition of ``Project        Sec.   1326.19 of this    Sec.   1322.19.
                                period''.                      part.
Sec.   1322.3................  Definition of ``Service        Sec.   1326.9(b)........  Sec.   1322.9(b).
                                area''.
Sec.   1322.3................  Definition of ``Tribal         Sec.   1326.7...........  Sec.   1322.7.
                                organization''.
Sec.   1322.19...............  (d)(5).......................  Sec.  Sec.   1326.7       Sec.  Sec.   1322.7
                                                               through 1326.17.          through 1322.17.
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PART 1323--GRANTS FOR SUPPORTIVE AND NUTRITIONAL SERVICES FOR OLDER 
HAWAIIAN NATIVES

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7. The authority citation for newly redesignated part 1323 continues to 
read as follows:

    Authority:  42 U.S.C. 3001; Title VI Part B of the Older 
Americans Act.


Sec. Sec.  1323.3 and 1323.19  [Amended]

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8. In the table below, for each section and paragraph indicated in the 
first two columns, remove the reference indicated in the third column 
and add the reference indicated in the fourth column:

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  Newly redesignated section            Paragraph(s)                   Remove                      Add
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Sec.   1323.3................  Definition of ``Budgeting      Sec.   1328.19 of this    Sec.   1323.19.
                                period''.                      part.
Sec.   1323.3................  Definition of ``Project        Sec.   1328.19 of this    Sec.   1323.19.
                                period''.                      part.
Sec.   1323.3................  Definition of ``Service        Sec.   1328.9(b)........  Sec.   1323.9(b).
                                area''.
Sec.   1323.19...............  (d)(5).......................  Sec.  Sec.   1328.7       Sec.  Sec.   1323.7
                                                               through 1328.17.          through 1323.17.
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PART 1324--ALLOTMENTS FOR VULNERABLE ELDER RIGHTS PROTECTION 
ACTIVITIES

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9. The authority citation for newly redesignated part 1324 is revised 
to read as follows:

    Authority:  42 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.


Sec. Sec.  1324.1, 1324.11, 1324.13, 1324.15, and 1324.19  [Amended]

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10. In the table below, for each section and paragraph indicated in the 
first two columns, remove the reference indicated in the third column 
and add the reference indicated in the fourth column:

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  Newly redesignated section            Paragraph(s)                   Remove                      Add
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Sec.   1324.1................  Definition of                  Sec.   1327.19(a).......  Sec.   1324.19(a).
                                ``Representatives of the
                                Office of the State Long-
                                Term Care Ombudsman''.
Sec.   1324.1................  Definition of ``State Long-    Sec.  Sec.   1327.13 and  Sec.  Sec.   1324.13 and
                                Term Care Ombudsman, or        1327.19.                  1324.19.
                                Ombudsman''.
Sec.   1324.1................  Definition of ``Willful        Sec.   1327.13..........  Sec.   1324.13.
                                interference''.
Sec.   1324.1................  Definition of ``Willful        Sec.   1327.19..........  Sec.   1324.19.
                                interference''.
Sec.   1324.11...............  (a)..........................  Sec.   1327.13..........  Sec.   1324.13.
Sec.   1324.11...............  (a)..........................  Sec.   1327.19..........  Sec.   1324.19.
Sec.   1324.11...............  (c) introductory text........  Sec.  Sec.   1327.13 and  Sec.  Sec.   1324.13 and
                                                               1327.19.                  1324.19.
Sec.   1324.11...............  (e)(1)(i)....................  Sec.   1327.13..........  Sec.   1324.13.
Sec.   1324.11...............  (e)(2)(ii) and (iii).........  Sec.  Sec.   1327.13 and  Sec.  Sec.   1324.13 and
                                                               1327.19.                  1324.19.
Sec.   1324.11...............  (e)(3)(i)....................  Sec.   1327.13(e).......  Sec.   1324.13(e).
Sec.   1324.11...............  (e)(3)(ii) introductory text.  Sec.   1327.19(b)(5)      Sec.   1324.19(b)(5)
                                                               through (8).              through (8).
Sec.   1324.11...............  (e)(3)(iv)...................  Sec.   1327.19(b)(5)      Sec.   1324.19(b)(5)
                                                               through (8).              through (8).
Sec.   1324.11...............  (e)(4) introductory text and   Sec.   1327.21..........  Sec.   1324.21.
                                (e)(6)(i).
Sec.   1324.13...............  (b)(1).......................  Sec.   1327.11(e).......  Sec.   1324.11(e).
Sec.   1324.13...............  (b)(2).......................  Sec.   1327.19..........  Sec.   1324.19.
Sec.   1324.13...............  (c) introductory text........  Sec.   1327.11(e)(6)....  Sec.   1324.11(e)(6).
Sec.   1324.13...............  (c)(3) introductory text.....  Sec.   1327.19..........  Sec.   1324.19.
Sec.   1324.15...............  (b)..........................  Sec.   1327.11(e)(2)....  Sec.   1324.11(e)(2).
Sec.   1324.15...............  (e)..........................  Sec.  Sec.   1327.13 and  Sec.  Sec.   1324.13 and
                                                               1327.19.                  1324.19.
Sec.   1324.15...............  (f)..........................  Sec.  Sec.                Sec.  Sec.
                                                               1327.11(e)(3) and         1324.11(e)(3) and
                                                               1327.13(e).               1324.13(e).
Sec.   1324.15...............  (h)..........................  Sec.   1327.13(h).......  Sec.   1324.13(h).
Sec.   1324.15...............  (i)(1)(ii)...................  Sec.  Sec.   1327.13 and  Sec.  Sec.   1324.13 and
                                                               1327.19.                  1324.19.
Sec.   1324.15...............  (k)(1).......................  Sec.   1327.13(g).......  Sec.   1324.13(g).
Sec.   1324.15...............  (k)(4).......................  Sec.   1327.13(c)(2)....  Sec.   1324.13(c)(2).
Sec.   1324.15...............  (k)(5).......................  Sec.   1327.13(h).......  Sec.   1324.13(h).
Sec.   1324.19...............  (b)(3) introductory text,      Sec.   1327.11(e)(3)....  Sec.   1324.11(e)(3).
                                (b)(6) introductory text,
                                (b)(7) introductory text,
                                and (b)(8) introductory text.
Sec.   1324.21...............  (d)(1).......................  Sec.   1327.11(e)(4)....  Sec.   1324.11(e)(4).
Sec.   1324.21...............  (d)(1).......................  Sec.   1327.21(c).......  Sec.   1324.21(c).
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PART 1325--REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO THE DEVELOPMENTAL 
DISABILITIES PROGRAM

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11. The authority citation for newly redesignated part 1325 continues 
to read as follows:

    Authority:  42 U.S.C. 15001 et seq.


Sec. Sec.  1325.1, 1325.3, 1325.6, and 1325.9  [Amended]

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12. In the table below, for each section and paragraph indicated in the 
first two columns, remove the reference indicated in the third column 
and add the reference indicated in the fourth column:

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  Newly redesignated section            Paragraph(s)                   Remove                      Add
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Sec.   1325.1................  Introductory text............  Sec.   1385.4...........  Sec.   1325.4.
Sec.   1325.3................  Introductory text............  parts 1385 through 1388.  parts 1325 through 1328.
Sec.   1325.3................  Definition of ``Required       Sec.   1386.30..........  Sec.   1326.30.
                                planning documents''.
Sec.   1325.3................  Definition of ``Required       Sec.   1386.22(c).......  Sec.   1326.22(c).
                                planning documents''.
Sec.   1325.3................  Definition of ``Required       Sec.   1388.7...........  Sec.   1328.7.
                                planning documents''.
Sec.   1325.6................  Last sentence of paragraph...  subpart E of 45 CFR part  subpart E of 45 CFR part
                                                               1386.                     1326.
Sec.   1325.9................  (a) introductory text........  parts 1386 and 1388.....  parts 1326 and 1328.
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PART 1326--DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FORMULA GRANT PROGRAMS

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13. The authority citation for newly redesignated part 1326 continues 
to read as follows:

    Authority:  42 U.S.C. 15001 et seq.

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14. The part heading for newly redesignated part 1326 is revised to 
read as set forth above.


Sec. Sec.  1326.21, 1326.26, 1326.93, and 1326.94  [Amended]

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15. In the table below, for each section and paragraph indicated in the 
first two columns, remove the reference indicated in the third column 
and add the reference indicated in the fourth column:

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  Newly redesignated section            Paragraph(s)                   Remove                      Add
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Sec.   1326.21...............  (c)..........................  Sec.   1386.23(c).......  Sec.   1326.23(c).
Sec.   1326.26...............  First sentence of paragraph..  Sec.   1386.25..........  Sec.   1326.25.
Sec.   1326.93...............  (e)..........................  Sec.   1386.90..........  Sec.   1326.90.
Sec.   1326.94...............  (b)(2) introductory text.....  Sec.   1386.85(b).......  Sec.   1326.85(b).
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PART 1327--DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROJECTS OF NATIONAL 
SIGNIFICANCE

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16. The authority citation for newly redesignated part 1327 continues 
to read as follows:

    Authority:  42 U.S.C. 15001 et seq.

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17. The part heading for newly redesignated part 1327 is revised to 
read as set forth above.

PART 1328--THE NATIONAL NETWORK OF UNIVERSITY CENTERS FOR 
EXCELLENCE IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND 
SERVICE

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18. The authority citation for newly redesignated part 1328 continues 
to read as follows:

    Authority:  42 U.S.C. 15001 et seq.


Sec. Sec.  1328.2, 1328.3, and 1328.5  [Amended]

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19. In the table below, for each section and paragraph indicated in the 
first two columns, remove the reference indicated in the third column 
and add the reference indicated in the fourth column:

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  Newly redesignated section            Paragraph(s)                   Remove                      Add
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Sec.   1328.2................  (a)(2).......................  Sec.   1388.3...........  Sec.   1328.3.
Sec.   1328.2................  (a)(2).......................  Sec.   1385.3...........  Sec.   1325.3.
Sec.   1328.2................  (b)..........................  Sec.   1388.4...........  Sec.   1328.4.
Sec.   1328.3................  Introductory text............  Sec.   1388.2...........  Sec.   1328.2.
Sec.   1328.5................  (a)..........................  Sec.   1388.2...........  Sec.   1328.2.
Sec.   1328.5................  (b)(1).......................  Sec.   1385.3...........  Sec.   1325.3.
Sec.   1328.5................  (c)(3).......................  Sec.   1388.2(a)(1) and   Sec.   1328.2(a)(1) and
                                                               (2).                      (2).
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Subchapter I [Removed and Reserved]

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20. 45 CFR chapter XIII, subchapter I, is removed and reserved.
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