Availability of Commercial Driver's License Information System (CDLIS) Modernization Grant Funds, 10088 [E8-3413]

Download as PDF rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES 10088 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 37 / Monday, February 25, 2008 / Notices approximately 660 feet, then turns nearly due north for a distance of approximately 628 feet, then turns nearly due west for a distance of approximately 1226 feet in the wooded area adjacent to lands now or formerly owned by Charles Sritz and generally along the south edge of cultivated field now or formerly owned by Marshall V. Wolfe, then turns nearly due north along the west edge of the cultivated field for a distance of approximately 388 feet, then turns nearly due west along the wooded area to the east side of the community soccer field, then turns south along the east side of the community soccer field a distance of approximately 438 feet, then nearly due west along the southern side of the community soccer field a distance of approximately 572 feet to generally the northeast corner of the open fields now or formerly owned by the Benzinger Township Camp Owners Association for an area of 95.9 acres more or less. St. Marys Airport Land Use Change Request Parcel Description: In addition, the airport has requested a change in land use of two areas from ‘‘aeronautical use’’ to ‘‘non-aeronautical’’. The two areas will remain airport property and are generally along the south side of the existing airfield. Western Portion of the Land Use Change: Starting at the NE corner of the intersection of Airport Road and the new airport access road, then northerly along Airport Road for a distance of approximately 374 feet, then nearly due east a distance of approximately 1,229 feet to near the west side of the existing tee hangar area, then nearly due south a distance of 374 feet, then westerly along the north side of the new airport access road back to the NE corner of Airport Road and said new airport access road for an area of 10.3 acres more or less. Eastern Portion of the Land Use Change: Starting at the NE corner of the intersection of Airport Road and the new airport access road, then easterly along Airport Road for a distance of approximately 2,189 feet to the point of beginning being the northeast corner of the eastern parcel on which the airport is requesting a change in land use. Then nearly due south along the farm fence a distance of 438 feet, then nearly due west a distance of 412 feet, then nearly due north a distance of 438 feet, then nearly due east along what would be the north right of way line of the new airport road if extended, a distance of 410 feet back to the point of beginning. Said area containing 4.1 acres more or less. The parcel was acquired without Federal participation. The requested VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:34 Feb 22, 2008 Jkt 214001 release is for the purpose of both permitting the Sponsor to sell and convey title, and to develop as nonaeronautical the areas described above. The proceeds from the sale of property are to be used for the capital and operating costs of the airport. Interested persons are invited to comment on the proposed release from obligations. All comments will be considered by the FAA to the extent practicable. Issued in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, February 19, 2008. Lori K. Pagnanelli, Manager, Harrisburg Airports District Office. [FR Doc. E8–3528 Filed 2–22–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Availability of Commercial Driver’s License Information System (CDLIS) Modernization Grant Funds Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announces the availability of Commercial Driver’s License Information System (CDLIS) modernization grant funding as authorized by Section 4123 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU). This law included an appropriation of $28 million (FY 2006–2009) towards modernization of CDLIS. The FY 2006 and FY 2007 funding of $5 million and $7 million was awarded to the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators for development costs. The FY 2008 funding of $8 million being made available in this notice will be awarded to the States. The program is a discretionary grant program that provides funding for States to upgrade their driver licensing information systems to make them compatible with the new modernized CDLIS specifications. The grant funds under this program may be used for personnel, computer hardware and software, publications, testing, training, and quality control. The grant funds may not be used to rent, lease, or buy land or buildings. The agency in each State designated as the primary driver licensing agency responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Commercial Driver’s PO 00000 Frm 00105 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 License (CDL) program is eligible to apply for grant funding. The Federal share of the funds is established by SAFETEA–LU as 80 percent. There is a 20 percent matching requirement. The grant period for any grant awarded under this program is effective from the date the agreement is executed until September 30, 2010. Funds are available to any State that is in substantial compliance with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 31311 and submits a grant proposal that qualifies under the conditions in this notice, including assuming the responsibility of incorporating the new CDLIS specifications and improving its commercial driver licensing system. State grant proposals must include a detailed budget explaining how the funds will be used and how the State will meet the matching requirements. To apply for funding, applicants must register with the grants.gov Web site (https://www.grants.gov/applicants/ get_registered.jsp) and submit an application in accordance with instructions provided. Applications for grant funding must be submitted electronically to the FMCSA through the grants.gov web site. DATES: FMCSA will initially consider funding for applications submitted by April 30, 2008, by qualified applicants. If additional funding remains available, applications submitted after April 30, 2008, will be considered on a case-bycase basis. The grant period is in effect from the date the agreement is executed until September 30, 2010. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Visit www.grants.gov. Information on the grant, application process, and additional contact information is available at that Web site. General information about the CDLIS modernization grant program is available in The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) which can be found on the internet at https:// www.cfda.gov. The CFDA number for the CDLIS modernization grant program is 20.238. You may also contact Ms. Margaret Jones, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Office of Safety Programs, CDL Division (MC–ESL), 202–493–0439, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Suite W65–228, Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Issued on: February 15, 2008. William A. Quade, Associate Administrator for Enforcement and Program Delivery. [FR Doc. E8–3413 Filed 2–22–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P E:\FR\FM\25FEN1.SGM 25FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 37 (Monday, February 25, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 10088]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-3413]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration


Availability of Commercial Driver's License Information System 
(CDLIS) Modernization Grant Funds

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) 
announces the availability of Commercial Driver's License Information 
System (CDLIS) modernization grant funding as authorized by Section 
4123 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation 
Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). This law included an 
appropriation of $28 million (FY 2006-2009) towards modernization of 
CDLIS. The FY 2006 and FY 2007 funding of $5 million and $7 million was 
awarded to the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators for 
development costs. The FY 2008 funding of $8 million being made 
available in this notice will be awarded to the States. The program is 
a discretionary grant program that provides funding for States to 
upgrade their driver licensing information systems to make them 
compatible with the new modernized CDLIS specifications. The grant 
funds under this program may be used for personnel, computer hardware 
and software, publications, testing, training, and quality control. The 
grant funds may not be used to rent, lease, or buy land or buildings. 
The agency in each State designated as the primary driver licensing 
agency responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance 
of the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program is eligible to apply 
for grant funding. The Federal share of the funds is established by 
SAFETEA-LU as 80 percent. There is a 20 percent matching requirement. 
The grant period for any grant awarded under this program is effective 
from the date the agreement is executed until September 30, 2010. Funds 
are available to any State that is in substantial compliance with the 
requirements of 49 U.S.C. 31311 and submits a grant proposal that 
qualifies under the conditions in this notice, including assuming the 
responsibility of incorporating the new CDLIS specifications and 
improving its commercial driver licensing system. State grant proposals 
must include a detailed budget explaining how the funds will be used 
and how the State will meet the matching requirements.
    To apply for funding, applicants must register with the grants.gov 
Web site (https://www.grants.gov/applicants/get_registered.jsp) and 
submit an application in accordance with instructions provided. 
Applications for grant funding must be submitted electronically to the 
FMCSA through the grants.gov web site.

DATES: FMCSA will initially consider funding for applications submitted 
by April 30, 2008, by qualified applicants. If additional funding 
remains available, applications submitted after April 30, 2008, will be 
considered on a case-by-case basis. The grant period is in effect from 
the date the agreement is executed until September 30, 2010.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Visit www.grants.gov. Information on 
the grant, application process, and additional contact information is 
available at that Web site. General information about the CDLIS 
modernization grant program is available in The Catalog of Federal 
Domestic Assistance (CFDA) which can be found on the internet at http:/
/www.cfda.gov. The CFDA number for the CDLIS modernization grant 
program is 20.238. You may also contact Ms. Margaret Jones, Federal 
Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Office of Safety Programs, CDL 
Division (MC-ESL), 202-493-0439, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Suite 
W65-228, Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 
p.m., ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

    Issued on: February 15, 2008.
William A. Quade,
Associate Administrator for Enforcement and Program Delivery.
 [FR Doc. E8-3413 Filed 2-22-08; 8:45 am]
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