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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
34 CFR Part 75
Final Waiver and Extension of the
Project Period; National Interpreter
Education Center for the Training of
Interpreters for Individuals Who Are
Deaf or Hard of Hearing and
Individuals Who Are Deaf-Blind
[Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
(CFDA) Number: 84.160B]
Rehabilitation Services
Administration (RSA), Office of Special
Education and Rehabilitative Services,
Department of Education.
ACTION: Final waiver and extension of
the project period.
AGENCY:
The Secretary waives the
requirements that generally prohibit
project periods exceeding five years and
extensions of project periods involving
the obligation of additional Federal
funds for a 60-month project initially
funded in fiscal year (FY) 2010. The
Secretary also extends the project period
for this project for one year. This waiver
and extension enables the currently
funded National Interpreter Education
Center for the training of interpreters for
individuals who are deaf or hard of
hearing and individuals who are deafblind (National Center) to receive
funding through September 30, 2016.
DATES: The extension of the project
period and waiver are effective July 30,
2015.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kristen Rhinehart-Fernandez, U.S.
Department of Education, 400 Maryland
Avenue SW., Room 5027, Potomac
Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202–
2800. Telephone: (202) 245–6103 or by
email: Kristen.Rhinehart@ed.gov.
If you use a telecommunications
device for the deaf or a text telephone,
call the Federal Relay Service, toll-free,
at 1–800–877–8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On April
17, 2015, the Department published a
notice in the Federal Register (80 FR
21196) proposing an extension of
project period and a waiver of 34 CFR
75.250 and 34 CFR 75.261(c)(2)
(proposed waiver and extension) in
order to—
(1) Enable the Secretary to provide
additional funds to the National Center
for an additional 12-month period, from
September 30, 2015, through September
30, 2016; and
(2) Invite comments on the proposed
waiver and extension.
There are no substantive differences
between the proposed waiver and
extension and this final waiver and
extension.
SUMMARY:
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Public Comment: In response to our
invitation in the proposed waiver and
extension, one party submitted
comments.
Analysis of Comments and Changes:
An analysis of the comments received in
response to the proposed waiver and
extension and of any changes in the
waiver and extension since publication
of the proposed waiver and extension
follows.
Comment: One commenter supported
extending the National Center’s project
period for one year to avoid the loss of
the invaluable assistance provided to
the Regional Centers and the deaf
consumers whom they support.
Discussion: We appreciate the
commenter’s support.
Changes: None.
Final Waiver and Extension
In the proposed waiver and extension,
we discuss the background and
purposes of the National Center and our
reasons for proposing the waiver and
extension. For the reasons discussed
there, we conclude that it would be
contrary to the public interest to have a
lapse in the provision of the training
currently provided by the National
Center. Allowing funding to lapse before
a new interpreter education delivery
system can be implemented would leave
individuals who are deaf or hard of
hearing and individuals who are deafblind without necessary supports in the
event that critical needs arise.
The Secretary waives the
requirements in 34 CFR 75.250, which
prohibit project periods exceeding five
years, and the requirements in 34 CFR
75.261(c)(2), which limit the extension
of a project period if the extension
involves the obligation of additional
Federal funds. This will allow the
current National Center to request and
continue to receive Federal funding
through September 30, 2016. With this
waiver and extension of the project
period, the National Center will be
required to develop a plan to
demonstrate how it will continue to
carry out activities during the year of
the continuation award consistent with
the scope, goals, and objectives of the
grantee’s application as approved in the
2010 competition. This plan must be
submitted to RSA for review and
approval by September 1, 2015.
Waiver of Delayed Effective Date
The Administrative Procedure Act
requires that a substantive rule must be
published at least 30 days before its
effective date, except as otherwise
provided for good cause (5 U.S.C.
553(d)(3)). We have not made any
substantive changes to the proposed
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waiver and extension. The Secretary has
therefore determined to waive the
delayed effective date to ensure a timely
continuation grant to the current
National Center and continuation of the
valuable services the National Center
provides.
Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification
The Secretary certifies that this final
waiver and extension of the project
period will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities. The only
entity that will be affected is the current
grantee receiving Federal funds to serve
as the National Center and any other
potential applicants.
The Secretary certifies that the final
waiver and extension will not have a
significant economic impact on this
entity because the extension of an
existing project period imposes minimal
compliance costs, and the activities
required to support the additional year
of funding will not impose additional
regulatory burdens or require
unnecessary Federal supervision.
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This final waiver and extension of the
project period does not contain any
information collection requirements.
Intergovernmental Review
This program is subject to Executive
Order 12372 and the regulations in 34
CFR part 79. However, under 34 CFR
79.8(a), we waive intergovernmental
review in order to make an award by the
end of FY 2015.
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an accessible format (e.g., braille, large
print, audiotape, or compact disc) on
request to the contact person listed
under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
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Michael K. Yudin,
Assistant Secretary for Special Education and
Rehabilitative Services.
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
34 CFR Part 75
Final Waiver and Extension of the
Project Period; Regional Interpreter
Education Centers for the Training of
Interpreters for Individuals Who Are
Deaf or Hard of Hearing and
Individuals Who Are Deaf-Blind
Rehabilitation Services
Administration (RSA), Office of Special
Education and Rehabilitative Services,
Department of Education.
ACTION: Final waiver and extension of
the project period.
AGENCY:
[Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
(CFDA) Number: 84.160A]
The Secretary waives the
requirements that generally prohibit
project periods exceeding five years and
extensions of project periods involving
the obligation of additional Federal
funds for five 60-month projects
initially funded in fiscal year (FY) 2010.
The Secretary also extends the project
period for these projects for one year.
This waiver and extension enables the
currently funded Regional Interpreter
Education Centers for the training of
interpreters for individuals who are deaf
or hard of hearing and individuals who
are deaf-blind (Regional Centers) to
receive funding through September 30,
2016.
DATES: The waiver and extension of the
project period are effective July 30,
2015.
SUMMARY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kristen Rhinehart-Fernandez, U.S.
Department of Education, 400 Maryland
Avenue SW., Room 5027, Potomac
Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202–
2800. Telephone: (202) 245–6103 or by
email: Kristen.Rhinehart@ed.gov.
If you use a telecommunications
device for the deaf or a text telephone,
call the Federal Relay Service, toll-free,
at 1–800–877–8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On April
17, 2015, the Department published a
notice in the Federal Register (80 FR
21195) proposing an extension of the
project period and a waiver of 34 CFR
75.250 and 34 CFR 75.261(c)(2)
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(proposed waiver and extension) in
order to—
(1) Enable the Secretary to provide
additional funds to the Regional Centers
for an additional 12-month period, from
September 30, 2015, through September
30, 2016; and
(2) Invite comments on the proposed
waiver and extension.
There are no substantive differences
between the proposed waiver and
extension and this final waiver and
extension.
Public Comment: In response to our
invitation in the proposed waiver and
extension, two parties submitted
comments.
Analysis of Comments and Changes:
An analysis of the comments received in
response to the proposed waiver and
extension and of any changes in the
waiver and extension since publication
of the proposed waiver and extension
follows.
Comment: Two commenters
supported extending the Regional
Centers’ project period for one year to
avoid the loss of an essential source of
training and training materials tailored
to the needs of the five regions served.
Discussion: We appreciate the
commenters’ support.
Changes: None.
Final Waiver and Extension
In the proposed waiver and extension,
we discuss the background and
purposes of the Regional Centers and
our reasons for proposing the waiver
and extension. For the reasons
discussed there, we conclude that it
would be contrary to the public interest
to have a lapse in the provision of the
training currently provided by the
Regional Centers. Allowing funding to
lapse before a new interpreter education
delivery system can be implemented
would leave individuals who are deaf or
hard of hearing and individuals who are
deaf-blind without necessary supports
in the event that critical needs arise.
The Secretary waives the
requirements in 34 CFR 75.250, which
prohibit project periods exceeding five
years, and the requirements in 34 CFR
75.261(c)(2), which limits the extension
of a project period if the extension
involves the obligation of additional
Federal funds. This will allow the five
current grantees to request and continue
to receive Federal funding through
September 30, 2016. With this waiver
and extension of the project period,
each Regional Center will be required to
develop a plan to demonstrate how it
will continue to carry out activities
during the year of the continuation
award consistent with the scope, goals,
and objectives of the grantee’s
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
34 CFR Part 75
Final Waiver and Extension of the Project Period; National
Interpreter Education Center for the Training of Interpreters for
Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Individuals Who Are
Deaf-Blind
[Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.160B]
AGENCY: Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), Office of Special
Education and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education.
ACTION: Final waiver and extension of the project period.
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SUMMARY: The Secretary waives the requirements that generally prohibit
project periods exceeding five years and extensions of project periods
involving the obligation of additional Federal funds for a 60-month
project initially funded in fiscal year (FY) 2010. The Secretary also
extends the project period for this project for one year. This waiver
and extension enables the currently funded National Interpreter
Education Center for the training of interpreters for individuals who
are deaf or hard of hearing and individuals who are deaf-blind
(National Center) to receive funding through September 30, 2016.
DATES: The extension of the project period and waiver are effective
July 30, 2015.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kristen Rhinehart-Fernandez, U.S.
Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 5027, Potomac
Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202-2800. Telephone: (202) 245-6103 or
by email: Kristen.Rhinehart@ed.gov.
If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf or a text
telephone, call the Federal Relay Service, toll-free, at 1-800-877-
8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On April 17, 2015, the Department published
a notice in the Federal Register (80 FR 21196) proposing an extension
of project period and a waiver of 34 CFR 75.250 and 34 CFR 75.261(c)(2)
(proposed waiver and extension) in order to--
(1) Enable the Secretary to provide additional funds to the
National Center for an additional 12-month period, from September 30,
2015, through September 30, 2016; and
(2) Invite comments on the proposed waiver and extension.
There are no substantive differences between the proposed waiver
and extension and this final waiver and extension.
Public Comment: In response to our invitation in the proposed
waiver and extension, one party submitted comments.
Analysis of Comments and Changes: An analysis of the comments
received in response to the proposed waiver and extension and of any
changes in the waiver and extension since publication of the proposed
waiver and extension follows.
Comment: One commenter supported extending the National Center's
project period for one year to avoid the loss of the invaluable
assistance provided to the Regional Centers and the deaf consumers whom
they support.
Discussion: We appreciate the commenter's support.
Changes: None.
Final Waiver and Extension
In the proposed waiver and extension, we discuss the background and
purposes of the National Center and our reasons for proposing the
waiver and extension. For the reasons discussed there, we conclude that
it would be contrary to the public interest to have a lapse in the
provision of the training currently provided by the National Center.
Allowing funding to lapse before a new interpreter education delivery
system can be implemented would leave individuals who are deaf or hard
of hearing and individuals who are deaf-blind without necessary
supports in the event that critical needs arise.
The Secretary waives the requirements in 34 CFR 75.250, which
prohibit project periods exceeding five years, and the requirements in
34 CFR 75.261(c)(2), which limit the extension of a project period if
the extension involves the obligation of additional Federal funds. This
will allow the current National Center to request and continue to
receive Federal funding through September 30, 2016. With this waiver
and extension of the project period, the National Center will be
required to develop a plan to demonstrate how it will continue to carry
out activities during the year of the continuation award consistent
with the scope, goals, and objectives of the grantee's application as
approved in the 2010 competition. This plan must be submitted to RSA
for review and approval by September 1, 2015.
Waiver of Delayed Effective Date
The Administrative Procedure Act requires that a substantive rule
must be published at least 30 days before its effective date, except as
otherwise provided for good cause (5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3)). We have not
made any substantive changes to the proposed
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waiver and extension. The Secretary has therefore determined to waive
the delayed effective date to ensure a timely continuation grant to the
current National Center and continuation of the valuable services the
National Center provides.
Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification
The Secretary certifies that this final waiver and extension of the
project period will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities. The only entity that will be
affected is the current grantee receiving Federal funds to serve as the
National Center and any other potential applicants.
The Secretary certifies that the final waiver and extension will
not have a significant economic impact on this entity because the
extension of an existing project period imposes minimal compliance
costs, and the activities required to support the additional year of
funding will not impose additional regulatory burdens or require
unnecessary Federal supervision.
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
This final waiver and extension of the project period does not
contain any information collection requirements.
Intergovernmental Review
This program is subject to Executive Order 12372 and the
regulations in 34 CFR part 79. However, under 34 CFR 79.8(a), we waive
intergovernmental review in order to make an award by the end of FY
2015.
Accessible Format: Individuals with disabilities can obtain this
document in an accessible format (e.g., braille, large print,
audiotape, or compact disc) on request to the contact person listed
under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
Electronic Access to This Document: The official version of this
document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free
Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the
Code of Federal Regulations is available via the Federal Digital System
at: www.gpo.gov/fdsys. At this site you can view this document, as well
as all other documents of this Department published in the Federal
Register, in text or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). To use PDF
you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free at the
site.
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Federal Register by using the article search feature at:
www.federalregister.gov. Specifically, through the advanced search
feature at this site, you can limit your search to documents published
by the Department.
Dated: July 27, 2015.
Michael K. Yudin,
Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.
[FR Doc. 2015-18725 Filed 7-29-15; 8:45 am]
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