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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
MSHA issued an Emergency
Temporary Standard (ETS) on May 22,
2007, (72 FR 28796), and extended the
comment period to September 17, 2007.
MSHA is seeking additional public
comment on the Report. The Report
summarizes the preliminary results of a
study performed under contract (MSHA
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Technical Support Directorate
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from August 2006 to April 2007. The
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model the methane explosion at the
Sago Mine and potentially establish the
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Report as it relates to the regulatory
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submit comments. All comments and
other appropriate data must be received
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comments, MSHA will hold a public
hearing on the Report. The hearing will
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32 CFR Part 57
Provision of Early Intervention and
Special Education Services to Eligible
DoD Dependents
Department of Defense.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Department of Defense
(DoD) school systems [DoD Dependents
Schools (DoDDS) and the Defense
Dependents Elementary and Secondary
Schools (DDESS)] are required by law to
provide services and safeguards to
children with disabilities consistent
with the ‘‘Individuals With Disabilities
Education Act’’ (IDEA). This will bring
the DoDDS and DDESS under a single
rule codified at 32 CFR part 57. The rule
integrates previous DoD policy
memoranda.
Effective Date: This rule is
effective December 19, 2007.
DATES:
Dr.
Rebecca Posante, 703–602–4949 x114.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June
10, 2004 (69 FR 32662), the Department
of Defense published an interim final
rule. No comments were received. The
final rule had not been published sooner
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due to legal constraints. This rule
adopts the rule as published.
See 20 U.S.C. 927(c) (concerning
DoDDS) and 10 U.S.C. 2164(f)
(concerning DDESS). This final rule
updates and amends the DoD
implementation of the IDEA within the
DoD school systems, as follows:
Requires the DoD Education Activity to
report annually on the rate special
education students (a) participate in
system-wide or alternative testing, (b)
are disciplined, (c) are suspended, or (d)
are expelled; and requires the DoD
Education Activity to compare these
rates with students who are not
disabled; clarifies requirements for three
year re-evaluation of special education
students; requires individualized
education programs (IEPs) to consider
special circumstances in the IEP;
strengthens the requirement for the
school system notice to parents about
change of placement or refusal for
change of placement; strengthens the
protections for students with a disability
when facing disciplinary action that
might result in suspension or expulsion;
requires the schools to provide special
education in an interim alternative
educational setting for special education
students who have been suspended or
expelled from school; strengthens
requirements for documenting
behavioral intervention when
disciplining special education students;
clarifies the students who must be
treated as students with a disability
when considering disciplinary action
that may result in suspension or
expulsion; allows the use of
paraprofessionals and assistants (e.g.,
Certified Occupational Therapy
Assistants, Physical Therapy Assistants)
to assist in the provision of early
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intervention services and special
education; requires the schools to advise
students of their rights one year prior to
the age of majority; sets the age of
majority for students in the DoDDS as
18, and for students in the DDESS as the
age of majority for the State in which
the DDESS is located; consolidates the
former National Advisory Panel and the
Domestic Advisory Panel into one and
requires the majority of advisory panel
members be persons with disabilities or
the parents of children with disabilities.
Executive Order 12866, ‘‘Regulatory
Planning and Review’’
It has been determined that 32 CFR
part 57 is not a significant regulatory
action. The rule does not:
(1) Have an annual effect to the
economy of $100 million or more or
adversely affect in a material way the
economy; a section of the economy;
productivity; competition; jobs; the
environment; public health or safety; or
State, local, or tribal governments or
communities;
(2) Create a serious inconsistency or
otherwise interfere with an action taken
or planned by another Agency;
(3) Materially alter the budgetary
impact of entitlements, grants, user fees,
or loan programs, or the rights and
obligations of recipients thereof; or
(4) Raise novel legal or policy issues
arising out of legal mandates, the
President’s priorities, or the principles
set forth in this Executive Order.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (Sec.
202, Pub. L. 104–4)
It has been certified that this rule does
not contain a Federal mandate that may
result in the expenditure by State, local
and tribal governments, in aggregate, or
by the private sector, of $100 million or
more in any one year.
Public Law 96–354, ‘‘Regulatory
Flexibility Act’’ (5 U.S.C. 601)
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It has been certified that this rule is
not subject to the Regulatory Flexibility
Act (5 U.S.C. 601) because it would not,
if promulgated, have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities. This rule
pertains only to the provision of special
education and early intervention by
Department of Defense entities not by
any other entity.
Public Law 96–511, ‘‘Paperwork
Reduction Act’’ (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35)
It has been certified that this rule does
impose reporting or recordkeeping
requirements under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995.
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Federalism (Executive Order 13132)
It has been certified that this rule does
not have federalism implications, as set
forth in Executive Order 13132. This
rule does not have substantial direct
effects on:
(1) The States;
(2) The relationship between the
National Government and the States; or
(3) The distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
List of Subjects in 32 CFR Part 57
Education of individuals with
disabilities, Elementary and secondary
education, Government employees,
Military personnel.
PART 57—PROVISION OF EARLY
INTERVENTION AND SPECIAL
EDUCATION SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE
DOD DEPENDENTS
Accordingly, the interim rule revising
32 CFR part 57 published at 69 FR
32662 on June 10, 2004, is adopted as
a final rule without change.
I
Dated: December 11, 2007.
L.M. Bynum,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, DoD.
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Office of the Secretary
[DoD–2007–OS–0041; RIN 0790–AI21]
32 CFR Part 285
DoD Freedom of Information Act
(FOIA) Program
Department of Defense.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is
updating current policies and
procedures reflecting the DoD FOIA
Program as prescribed by Executive
Order 13392. The changes will ensure
appropriate agency disclosure of
information and offer consistency with
the goals of section 552 of title 5, United
States Code.
DATES: Effective Date: This rule is
effective December 19, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
James Hogan, 703–696–4495.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Executive Order 12866, ‘‘Regulatory
Planning and Review’’
On June 15, 2007, the Department of
Defense published a proposed rule (72
FR 33180). No comments were received.
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It has been certified that 32 CFR part
285 does not:
(1) Have an annual effect on the
economy of $100 million or more or
adversely affect in a material way the
economy; a section of the economy;
productivity; competition; jobs; the
environment; public health or safety; or
State, local, or tribunal governments or
communities;
(2) Create a serious inconsistency or
otherwise interfere with an action taken
or planned by another Agency;
(3) Materially alter the budgetary
impact of entitlements, grants, user fees,
or loan programs, or the rights and
obligations of recipients thereof; or
(4) Raise novel legal or policy issues
arising out of legal mandates, the
President’s priorities, or the principles
set forth in this Executive Order.
Section 202, Pub. L. 104–4, ‘‘Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act’’
It has been certified that 32 CFR part
285 does not contain a Federal mandate
that may result in the expenditure by
State, local and tribunal governments, in
aggregate, or by the private sector, of
$100 million or more in any one year.
Public Law 96–354, ‘‘Regulatory
Flexibility Act’’ (5 U.S.C. 601)
It has been certified that 32 CFR part
285 is not subject to the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601) because it
would not, if promulgated, have a
significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
Public Law 96–511, ‘‘Paperwork
Reduction Act’’ (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35)
It has been certified that 32 CFR part
285 does not impose reporting or
recordkeeping requirements under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Executive Order 13132, ‘‘Federalism’’
It has been certified that 32 CFR part
285 does not have federalism
implications, as set forth in Executive
Order 13132. This rule does not have
substantial direct effects on:
(1) The States;
(2) The relationship between the
National Government and the States; or
(3) The distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of Government.
List of Subjects in 32 CFR Part 285
Freedom of information.
Accordingly, 32 CFR part 285 is
revised as follows.
PART 285—DOD FREEDOM OF
INFORMATION ACT (FOIA) PROGRAM
Sec
285.1
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[DOD-2007-OS-0117; RIN 0790-AH70]
32 CFR Part 57
Provision of Early Intervention and Special Education Services to
Eligible DoD Dependents
AGENCY: Department of Defense.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense (DoD) school systems [DoD Dependents
Schools (DoDDS) and the Defense Dependents Elementary and Secondary
Schools (DDESS)] are required by law to provide services and safeguards
to children with disabilities consistent with the ``Individuals With
Disabilities Education Act'' (IDEA). This will bring the DoDDS and
DDESS under a single rule codified at 32 CFR part 57. The rule
integrates previous DoD policy memoranda.
DATES: Effective Date: This rule is effective December 19, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Rebecca Posante, 703-602-4949
x114.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 10, 2004 (69 FR 32662), the
Department of Defense published an interim final rule. No comments were
received. The final rule had not been published sooner due to legal
constraints. This rule adopts the rule as published.
See 20 U.S.C. 927(c) (concerning DoDDS) and 10 U.S.C. 2164(f)
(concerning DDESS). This final rule updates and amends the DoD
implementation of the IDEA within the DoD school systems, as follows:
Requires the DoD Education Activity to report annually on the rate
special education students (a) participate in system-wide or
alternative testing, (b) are disciplined, (c) are suspended, or (d) are
expelled; and requires the DoD Education Activity to compare these
rates with students who are not disabled; clarifies requirements for
three year re-evaluation of special education students; requires
individualized education programs (IEPs) to consider special
circumstances in the IEP; strengthens the requirement for the school
system notice to parents about change of placement or refusal for
change of placement; strengthens the protections for students with a
disability when facing disciplinary action that might result in
suspension or expulsion; requires the schools to provide special
education in an interim alternative educational setting for special
education students who have been suspended or expelled from school;
strengthens requirements for documenting behavioral intervention when
disciplining special education students; clarifies the students who
must be treated as students with a disability when considering
disciplinary action that may result in suspension or expulsion; allows
the use of paraprofessionals and assistants (e.g., Certified
Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapy Assistants) to assist
in the provision of early
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intervention services and special education; requires the schools to
advise students of their rights one year prior to the age of majority;
sets the age of majority for students in the DoDDS as 18, and for
students in the DDESS as the age of majority for the State in which the
DDESS is located; consolidates the former National Advisory Panel and
the Domestic Advisory Panel into one and requires the majority of
advisory panel members be persons with disabilities or the parents of
children with disabilities.
Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review''
It has been determined that 32 CFR part 57 is not a significant
regulatory action. The rule does not:
(1) Have an annual effect to the economy of $100 million or more or
adversely affect in a material way the economy; a section of the
economy; productivity; competition; jobs; the environment; public
health or safety; or State, local, or tribal governments or
communities;
(2) Create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an
action taken or planned by another Agency;
(3) Materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants,
user fees, or loan programs, or the rights and obligations of
recipients thereof; or
(4) Raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal
mandates, the President's priorities, or the principles set forth in
this Executive Order.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (Sec. 202, Pub. L. 104-4)
It has been certified that this rule does not contain a Federal
mandate that may result in the expenditure by State, local and tribal
governments, in aggregate, or by the private sector, of $100 million or
more in any one year.
Public Law 96-354, ``Regulatory Flexibility Act'' (5 U.S.C. 601)
It has been certified that this rule is not subject to the
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601) because it would not, if
promulgated, have a significant economic impact on a substantial number
of small entities. This rule pertains only to the provision of special
education and early intervention by Department of Defense entities not
by any other entity.
Public Law 96-511, ``Paperwork Reduction Act'' (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35)
It has been certified that this rule does impose reporting or
recordkeeping requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Federalism (Executive Order 13132)
It has been certified that this rule does not have federalism
implications, as set forth in Executive Order 13132. This rule does not
have substantial direct effects on:
(1) The States;
(2) The relationship between the National Government and the
States; or
(3) The distribution of power and responsibilities among the
various levels of government.
List of Subjects in 32 CFR Part 57
Education of individuals with disabilities, Elementary and
secondary education, Government employees, Military personnel.
PART 57--PROVISION OF EARLY INTERVENTION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION
SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE DOD DEPENDENTS
0
Accordingly, the interim rule revising 32 CFR part 57 published at 69
FR 32662 on June 10, 2004, is adopted as a final rule without change.
Dated: December 11, 2007.
L.M. Bynum,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, DoD.
[FR Doc. E7-24353 Filed 12-18-07; 8:45 am]
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