[ The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Peace Corps Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Part XL





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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PEACE CORPS (PEACE)                                              
  
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PEACE CORPS

22 CFR Ch. III

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Peace Corps.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: This agenda announces the regulations the Peace Corps will 
have under development during the 12-month period from October 1, 1998, 
through September 30, 1999. The purpose for publishing this agenda is 
to give notice of any regulatory activity by the Agency in order to 
allow the public an opportunity to participate in the rulemaking 
process.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The public is encouraged to contact 
the agency official listed for the particular agenda item. For other 
information concerning Peace Corps' regulations or this semiannual 
agenda, contact Nancy H. Hendry, General Counsel, Peace Corps, 1111 L 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20526, (202) 692-2150.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with Executive Order 12866 
entitled ``Regulatory Planning and Review'' and the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, executive agencies are required to 
publish in the Federal Register semiannual regulatory agendas in April 
and October of each year. The regulations being considered by the Peace 
Corps are not ``significant'' rules within the meaning of Executive 
Order 12866, and no regulatory impact analysis is required. In 
addition, the Peace Corps has determined, under the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act, that the regulations under consideration will not have 
a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities. Accordingly, no Regulatory Flexibility Analysis is required. 
The Agency has also determined that the regulations will not impose 
compliance costs or reporting burdens on the public.

Dated: August 28, 1998.

Nancy H. Hendry,

General Counsel.
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PEACE CORPS (PEACE)                             Long-Term Actions
  
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4104. IMPLEMENTATION OF REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973, PART 504--
HANDICAPPED DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITION

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  29 USC 794

CFR Citation:  22 CFR 312

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulation implements section 504 of the Rehabilitation 
Act of 1973 (29 USC 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis 
of handicap in programs or activities conducted by executive agencies 
or the Postal Service.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/08/91                    56 FR 50684
NPRM Comment Period End         12/09/91


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Nancy H. Hendry, General Counsel, Peace Corps, Office 
of General Counsel, Suite 8300, 1990 K Street NW., Washington, DC 20526
Phone: 202 692-2150
Fax: 202 692-2151

RIN: 0420-AA03
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4105. SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR PEACE CORPS EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  EO 12674; 5 CFR 2635.105

CFR Citation:  22 CFR 307; 5 CFR 67 (New)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Government Ethics has issued Governmentwide 
standards of conduct which pertain to all executive branch employees, 
including Peace Corps employees. The Peace Corps, pursuant to section 
2635.105, plans to issue its own Supplemental Agency Regulations.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Nancy H. Hendry, General Counsel, Peace Corps, Office 
of General Counsel, Suite 8300, 1990 K Street NW., Washington, DC 20526
Phone: 202 692-2150
Fax: 202 692-2151

RIN: 0420-AA09
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4106. ELIGIBILITY AND STANDARDS FOR PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEER SERVICE RE: 
PROCEDURES--APPEALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  75 Stat 612, secs 4(b), 5(a), and 22; 22 USC 2504; EO 
12137, May 16, 1979; International Security & Development Coop. Act of 
1981, sec 601; 95 Stat 1519 and 1540; 42 USC 5057(c)(1) Domestic 
Volunteer Service Act, sec 417(c)(1)

CFR Citation:  22 CFR 305

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Peace Corps is reviewing its Eligibility and Standards 
for Peace Corps Service, specifically with regard to establishing and 
publishing an appeals procedure for administrative and medical 
deselection.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Nancy H. Hendry, General Counsel, Peace Corps, Office 
of General Counsel, Suite 8300, 1990 K Street NW., Washington, DC 20526
Phone: 202 692-2150
Fax: 202 692-2151

RIN: 0420-AA10

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4107. VOLUNTEER DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT PROCEDURE

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  22 USC 2503; 5 USC 553 and 554

CFR Citation:  22 CFR 306; 45 CFR 1225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Peace Corps is promulgating its own regulations regarding 
the Volunteer Discrimination Complaint Procedure to replace the current 
cross-reference to ACTION's regulations applicable to Peace Corps 
Volunteers, which appear in 45 CFR part 1225.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Nancy H. Hendry, General Counsel, Peace Corps, Office 
of General Counsel, Suite 8300, 1990 K Street NW., Washington, DC 20526
Phone: 202 692-2150
Fax: 202 692-2151

RIN: 0420-AA11
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4108. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ETHICAL STANDARDS FOR PEACE CORPS EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 7301; 5 USC app Ethics in Government Act of 
1978; EO 12674; 5 CFR 2635.105; 5 CFR 2635.403; 5 CFR 2635.803

CFR Citation:  22 CFR 307

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Peace Corps, in compliance with the Office of Government 
Ethics, is issuing its own agency-specific regulations for employees of 
the Peace Corps. These regulations are in addition to the Supplemental 
Standards of Ethical Conduct for Peace Corps Employees, which 
supplement the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the 
Executive Branch issued by the Office of Government Ethics.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Nancy H. Hendry, General Counsel, Peace Corps, Office 
of General Counsel, Suite 8300, 1990 K Street NW., Washington, DC 20526
Phone: 202 692-2150
Fax: 202 692-2151

RIN: 0420-AA12
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