Income Level for Individuals Eligible for Assistance, 8114-8115 [E7-3074]

Download as PDF 8114 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 36 / Friday, February 23, 2007 / Rules and Regulations List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165 Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and record keeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways. I For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR part 165 as follows: PART 165—REGULATED NAVIATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS 1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows: I Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05–1(g), 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5; Pub. L. 107–295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1 2. Add temporary § 165.T05–011 to read as follows: I jlentini on PROD1PC65 with RULES § 165.T05–011 Safety zone; Upper Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries and the C & D Canal, MD, VA and Washington, DC (a) Location. The following area is a temporary safety zone: All inland, navigable waters of the Captain of the Port, Baltimore zone. (b) Regulations. All persons are required to comply with the general regulations governing safety zones in 33 CFR 165.23 of this part. (1) All vessel traffic is prohibited in the safety zone unless they meet the requirements set forth by the Captain of the Port by Marine Safety Radio Broadcast on VHF-FM marine band radio, channel 22A (157.1 MHZ). (2) All Coast Guard assets enforcing this safety zone can be contacted on VHF marine band radio, channels 13 and 16. The Captain of the Port can be contacted at telephone number (410) 576–2693. (3) All persons desiring to transit through the safety zone must contact the Captain of the Port at telephone number (410) 576–2693 or on VHF channel 13 or 16 to seek permission prior to transiting the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port Baltimore, MD or designated representative. (4) The Captain of the Port will notify the public of any changes in the status of this safety zone by Marine Safety Radio Broadcast on VHF-FM marine band radio, channel 22A (157.1 MHZ). (5) Mariners granted permission to transit the safety zone must maintain the minimum safe speed necessary to maintain navigation as per 33 CFR Chapter I, Subchapters D and E. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:15 Feb 22, 2007 Jkt 211001 (c) Definitions as used in this section. (1) Captain of the Port means the Commander, Coast Guard Sector Baltimore or any Coast Guard commissioned warrant or petty officer who has been authorized by the Captain of the Port to act on his behalf. (2) Ice Condition One means the emergency condition in which ice has largely covered the Upper Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, and the C & D Canal. Convoys are required and restrictions to shaft horsepower and vessel transit are imposed. (3) Ice Condition Two means the alert condition in which at least 2 inches of ice begins to form in the Upper Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, and the C & D Canal. The COTP Baltimore may impose restrictions, including but not limited to, shaft horsepower and hull type restrictions. (4) Ice Condition Three means the readiness condition in which weather conditions are favorable for the formation of ice in the navigable waters of the Upper Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, including the C & D Canal. Daily reports for the Coast Guard Stations and commercial vessels are monitored. (No limitations on vessel traffic, hull type or shaft horsepower). (d) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of the zones by Federal, State and local agencies. (e) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from February 5, 2007 until April 15, 2007. Dated: February 5, 2007. Jonathan C. Burton, Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Captain of the Port Baltimore, Maryland. [FR Doc. E7–3056 Filed 2–22–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION Poverty Guidelines as issued by the Department of Health and Human Services. EFFECTIVE DATE: This rule is effective as of February 23, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mattie Cohan, Senior Assistant General Counsel, Legal Services Corporation, 3333 K St., NW., Washington, DC 20007; (202) 295–1624; mcohan@lsc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 1007(a)(2) of the Legal Services Corporation Act (‘‘Act’’), 42 U.S.C. 2996f(a)(2), requires the Corporation to establish maximum income levels for individuals eligible for legal assistance, and the Act provides that other specified factors shall be taken into account along with income. Section 1611.3(c) of the Corporation’s regulations establishes a maximum income level equivalent to one hundred and twenty-five percent (125%) of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Since 1982, the Department of Health and Human Services has been responsible for updating and issuing the Federal Poverty Guidelines. The revised figures for 2007 set out below are equivalent to 125% of the current Federal Poverty Guidelines as published on January 24, 2007 (72 FR 3147). In addition, LSC is publishing charts listing income levels that are 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. These charts are for reference purposes only as an aid to grant recipients in assessing the financial eligibility of an applicant whose income is greater than 200% of the applicable Federal Poverty Guidelines amount, but less than 200% of the applicable Federal Poverty Guidelines amount (and who may be found to be financially eligible under duly adopted exceptions to the annual income ceiling in accordance with sections 1611.3, 1611.4 and 1611.5). 45 CFR Part 1611 List of Subjects in 45 CFR Part 1611 Income Level for Individuals Eligible for Assistance Grant Programs—Law, Legal Services. I For reasons set forth above, 45 CFR part 1611 is amended as follows: Legal Services Corporation. Final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: The Legal Services Corporation (‘‘Corporation’’) is required by law to establish maximum income levels for individuals eligible for legal assistance. This document updates the specified income levels to reflect the annual amendments to the Federal SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 PART 1611—ELIGIBILITY 1. The authority citation for part 1611 continues to read as follows: I Authority: Secs. 1006(b)(1), 1007(a)(1) Legal Services Corporation Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. 2996e(b)(1), 2996f(a)(1), 2996f(a)(2). 2. Appendix A of part 1611 is revised to read as follows: I E:\FR\FM\23FER1.SGM 23FER1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 36 / Friday, February 23, 2007 / Rules and Regulations 8115 APPENDIX A OF PART 1611—LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION 2006 POVERTY GUIDELINES * 48 Contiguous States and the District of Columbia Size of household 1 ............................................................................................................................................. 2 ............................................................................................................................................. 3 ............................................................................................................................................. 4 ............................................................................................................................................. 5 ............................................................................................................................................. 6 ............................................................................................................................................. 7 ............................................................................................................................................. 8 ............................................................................................................................................. For each additional member of the household in excess of 8, add: .................................... $12,763 17,113 21,463 25,813 30,163 34,513 38,863 43,213 4,350 Alaska $15,963 21,400 26,838 32,275 37,713 43,150 48,588 54,025 5,438 Hawaii $14,688 19,688 24,688 29,688 34,688 39,688 44,688 49,688 5,000 * The figures in this table represent 125% of the poverty guidelines by household size as determined by the Department of Health and Human Services. REFERENCE CHART—200% OF DHHS FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES 48 Contiguous States and the District of Columbia Size of household 1 ............................................................................................................................................. 2 ............................................................................................................................................. 3 ............................................................................................................................................. 4 ............................................................................................................................................. 5 ............................................................................................................................................. 6 ............................................................................................................................................. 7 ............................................................................................................................................. 8 ............................................................................................................................................. For each additional member of the household in excess of 8, add: .................................... Victor M. Fortuno, Vice President for Legal Affairs, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–3074 Filed 2–22–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7050–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 46 CFR Part 401 [USCG–2006–24414] RIN 1625–AB05 Rates for Pilotage on the Great Lakes Coast Guard, DHS. Interim rule with request for comments. AGENCY: jlentini on PROD1PC65 with RULES ACTION: SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is updating the rates for pilotage service on the Great Lakes for the 2007 navigation season. This increases pilotage rates an average of 22.62% across all three pilotage districts over the last ratemaking that was completed in April of 2006. Annual reviews of pilotage rates are required by law to ensure that sufficient revenues are generated to cover the annual projected allowable expenses, target pilot compensation, VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:15 Feb 22, 2007 Jkt 211001 and returns on investment of the pilot associations. The Coast Guard requests public comment on its calculation of these rate increases. DATES: This interim rule is effective March 26, 2007. Comments and related material must reach the Docket Management Facility on or before April 24, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Coast Guard docket number USCG–2006–24414 to the Docket Management Facility at the U.S. Department of Transportation. To avoid duplication, please use only one of the following methods: (1) Web site: https://dms.dot.gov. (2) Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590–0001. (3) Fax: 202–493–2251. (4) Delivery: Room PL–401 on the Plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is 202–366– 9329. (5) Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions on this interim rule, call Mr. Michael Sakaio, Program Analyst, Office PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 $20,420 27,380 34,340 41,300 48,260 55,220 62,180 69,140 6,960 Alaska $25,540 34,240 42,940 51,640 60,340 69,040 77,740 86,440 8,700 Hawaii $23,500 31,500 39,500 47,500 55,500 63,500 71,500 79,500 8000 of Great Lakes Pilotage, Commandant (CG–3PWM), U.S. Coast Guard, at 202– 372–1538, by fax 202–372–1929, or by e-mail at michael.sakaio@uscg.mil. For questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Chief, Dockets, Department of Transportation, telephone 202–493– 0402. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents I. Public Participation and Request for Comments II. Background III. Discussion of Comments and Changes IV. Discussion of the Interim Rule A. Pilotage Rate Changes—Summarized B. Calculating the Rate Adjustment Step 1: Calculating the Base Period Total Economic Cost (Cost per Bridge Hour by Area for the Base Period) Step 2. Calculating the Expense Multiplier Step 3. Calculating the new annual ‘‘projection of target pilot compensation’’ using the same procedures found in Step 2 of Appendix A to 46 CFR part 404 Step 4: Increase the new total target pilot compensation in Step 3 by the expense multiplier in Step 2 Step 5(a): Adjust the result in Step 4, as required, for inflation or deflation Step 5(b): Calculate Projected Total Economic Costs Step 6: Divide the Result in Step 5(b) by Projected Bridge Hours to Determine E:\FR\FM\23FER1.SGM 23FER1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 36 (Friday, February 23, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 8114-8115]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-3074]


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LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION

45 CFR Part 1611


Income Level for Individuals Eligible for Assistance

AGENCY: Legal Services Corporation.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Legal Services Corporation (``Corporation'') is required 
by law to establish maximum income levels for individuals eligible for 
legal assistance. This document updates the specified income levels to 
reflect the annual amendments to the Federal Poverty Guidelines as 
issued by the Department of Health and Human Services.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This rule is effective as of February 23, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mattie Cohan, Senior Assistant General 
Counsel, Legal Services Corporation, 3333 K St., NW., Washington, DC 
20007; (202) 295-1624; mcohan@lsc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 1007(a)(2) of the Legal Services 
Corporation Act (``Act''), 42 U.S.C. 2996f(a)(2), requires the 
Corporation to establish maximum income levels for individuals eligible 
for legal assistance, and the Act provides that other specified factors 
shall be taken into account along with income.
    Section 1611.3(c) of the Corporation's regulations establishes a 
maximum income level equivalent to one hundred and twenty-five percent 
(125%) of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Since 1982, the Department of 
Health and Human Services has been responsible for updating and issuing 
the Federal Poverty Guidelines. The revised figures for 2007 set out 
below are equivalent to 125% of the current Federal Poverty Guidelines 
as published on January 24, 2007 (72 FR 3147).
    In addition, LSC is publishing charts listing income levels that 
are 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. These charts are for 
reference purposes only as an aid to grant recipients in assessing the 
financial eligibility of an applicant whose income is greater than 200% 
of the applicable Federal Poverty Guidelines amount, but less than 200% 
of the applicable Federal Poverty Guidelines amount (and who may be 
found to be financially eligible under duly adopted exceptions to the 
annual income ceiling in accordance with sections 1611.3, 1611.4 and 
1611.5).

List of Subjects in 45 CFR Part 1611

    Grant Programs--Law, Legal Services.

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For reasons set forth above, 45 CFR part 1611 is amended as follows:

PART 1611--ELIGIBILITY

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1. The authority citation for part 1611 continues to read as follows:

     Authority: Secs. 1006(b)(1), 1007(a)(1) Legal Services 
Corporation Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. 2996e(b)(1), 2996f(a)(1), 
2996f(a)(2).

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2. Appendix A of part 1611 is revised to read as follows:

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                  Appendix A of Part 1611--Legal Services Corporation 2006 Poverty Guidelines *
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                                                                48 Contiguous
                                                                States and the
                      Size of household                          District of         Alaska           Hawaii
                                                                   Columbia
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1............................................................          $12,763          $15,963          $14,688
2............................................................           17,113           21,400           19,688
3............................................................           21,463           26,838           24,688
4............................................................           25,813           32,275           29,688
5............................................................           30,163           37,713           34,688
6............................................................           34,513           43,150           39,688
7............................................................           38,863           48,588           44,688
8............................................................           43,213           54,025           49,688
For each additional member of the household in excess of 8,              4,350            5,438            5,000
 add:........................................................
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\*\ The figures in this table represent 125% of the poverty guidelines by household size as determined by the
  Department of Health and Human Services.


                            Reference Chart--200% of DHHS Federal Poverty Guidelines
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                                                                48 Contiguous
                                                                States and the
                      Size of household                          District of         Alaska           Hawaii
                                                                   Columbia
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1............................................................          $20,420          $25,540          $23,500
2............................................................           27,380           34,240           31,500
3............................................................           34,340           42,940           39,500
4............................................................           41,300           51,640           47,500
5............................................................           48,260           60,340           55,500
6............................................................           55,220           69,040           63,500
7............................................................           62,180           77,740           71,500
8............................................................           69,140           86,440           79,500
For each additional member of the household in excess of 8,              6,960            8,700             8000
 add:........................................................
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Victor M. Fortuno,
Vice President for Legal Affairs, General Counsel & Corporate 
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E7-3074 Filed 2-22-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7050-01-P
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