Single-Source Program Expansion Supplement, 51499 [E8-20375]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 171 / Wednesday, September 3, 2008 / Notices formed a workgroup to advise the IACC about the budgetary requirements needed to fulfill the research objectives described in the draft Strategic Plan. The IACC will review the workgroup recommendations at its next meeting on November 21, 2008. The purpose of this time-sensitive RFI is to seek comments on the draft Strategic Plan from ASD stakeholders such as individuals with ASD and their families, autism advocates, scientists, health professionals, therapists, educators, officials of state and local programs for ASD, and the public at large. Please see the official RFI notice at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/ notice-files/NOT-MH-08-021.html for more information and instructions for responding by the deadline of September 30, 2008. Responses should be directed to iacc@mail.nih.gov. Contact Person: Attention: Strategic Plan for ASD Research RFI, Office of the Director, National Institute of Mental Health, NIH, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 8235, MSC 9669, Bethesda, MD 20892–9669, iaccpublicinquiries@mail.nih.gov. Information about the IACC is available on the Web site: https:// www.nimh.nih.gov/research-funding/ scientific-meetings/recurring-meetings/ iacc/index.shtml. Dated: August 26, 2008. Anna Snouffer, Deputy Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. E8–20318 Filed 9–2–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Dated: August 19, 2008. David H. Siegel, Acting Director, Office of Refugee Resettlement. [FR Doc. E8–20375 Filed 9–2–08; 8:45 am] Office of Refugee Resettlement Single-Source Program Expansion Supplement Office of Refugee Resettlement, Administration for Children and Families. ACTION: Notice To Award a SingleSource Program Expansion Supplement to the Catholic Social Services (CSS) Under the Alabama Wilson-Fish Program. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES AGENCY: CFDA#: 93.583. Legislative Authority: The Refugee Act of 1980 as amended, Wilson-Fish Amendment, 8 U.S.C. 1522(e)(7); section 412(e)(7)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Amount of Award: $125,163 supplement for current year. Project Period: 09/30/2005–09/29/ 2010. VerDate Aug<31>2005 22:59 Sep 02, 2008 Jkt 214001 Justification for the Exception to Competition: The Wilson-Fish program is an alternative to the traditional Stateadministered welfare system for providing integrated assistance and services to refugees, asylees, Amerasian Immigrants, Cuban and Haitian Entrants, and Trafficking Victims. Alabama is one of 12 sites that has chosen this alternative approach. The supplemental funds will allow the grantee, Catholic Social Services, to provide refugee cash and medical assistance through the end of this fiscal year to eligible refugees (and others eligible for refugee benefits) under the Alabama Wilson-Fish Program. The primary reason for the grantee’s supplemental request is a higher number of arrivals than anticipated when the grantee’s budget was submitted and approved last year. The Refugee Act of 1980 mandates that the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) reimburse States and Wilson-Fish projects for the costs of cash and medical assistance for newly arriving refugees. Since 1991, ORR has reimbursed States and Wilson-Fish agencies for providing cash and medical assistance to eligible individuals during their first eight months in the United States. Hence, the supplement is consistent with the purposes of the Wilson-Fish Program, the Refugee Act of 1980, and ORR policy. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carl Rubenstein, Wilson-Fish Program Manager, Office of Refugee Resettlement, Aerospace Building, 8th Floor West, 901 D Street, SW., Washington, DC 20447. Telephone: 202–205–5933. BILLING CODE 4184–01–P Office of Refugee Resettlement Single-Source Program Expansion Supplement Office of Refugee Resettlement, Administration for Children and Families. ACTION: Notice to Award a Single-Source Program Expansion Supplement to Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego (CCDSD) under the San Diego WilsonFish Program. CFDA#: 93.583. AGENCY: Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Legislative Authority: The Refugee Act of 1980 as amended, Wilson-Fish Amendment, 8 U.S.C. 1522(e)(7); section 412(e)(7)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Amount of Award: $421,124 supplement for current year. Project Period: 09/30/2005–09/29/ 2010. Justification for the Exception to Competition: The Wilson-Fish program is an alternative to the traditional Stateadministered welfare system for providing integrated assistance and services to refugees, asylees, Amerasian Immigrants, Cuban and Haitian Entrants, and Trafficking Victims. San Diego is one of 12 sites that has chosen this alternative approach. The supplemental funds will allow the grantee, CCDSD, to provide refugee cash assistance through the end of this fiscal year to eligible refugees (and others eligible for refugee benefits) under the San Diego Wilson-Fish Program. The primary reason for the grantee’s supplemental request is a higher number of arrivals than anticipated when the grantee’s budget was submitted and approved last year. The Refugee Act of 1980 mandates that the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) reimburse States and Wilson-Fish projects for the costs of cash and medical assistance for newly arriving refugees. Since 1991, ORR has reimbursed States and Wilson-Fish agencies for providing cash and medical assistance to eligible individuals during their first eight months in the United States. Hence, the supplement is consistent with the purposes of the Wilson-Fish Program, the Refugee Act of 1980, and ORR policy. Carl Rubenstein, Wilson-Fish Program Manager, Office of Refugee Resettlement, Aerospace Building, 8th Floor West, 901 D Street, SW., Washington, DC 20447. Telephone: 202–205–5933. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PO 00000 51499 Sfmt 4703 Dated: August 20, 2008. David H. Siegel, Acting Director, Office of Refugee Resettlement. [FR Doc. E8–20376 Filed 9–2–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4184–01–P E:\FR\FM\03SEN1.SGM 03SEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Office of Refugee Resettlement


 Single-Source Program Expansion Supplement

AGENCY: Office of Refugee Resettlement, Administration for Children and 
Families.

ACTION: Notice To Award a Single-Source Program Expansion Supplement to 
the Catholic Social Services (CSS) Under the Alabama Wilson-Fish 
Program.

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    CFDA#: 93.583.
    Legislative Authority: The Refugee Act of 1980 as amended, Wilson-
Fish Amendment, 8 U.S.C. 1522(e)(7); section 412(e)(7)(A) of the 
Immigration and Nationality Act.
    Amount of Award: $125,163 supplement for current year.
    Project Period: 09/30/2005-09/29/2010.
    Justification for the Exception to Competition: The Wilson-Fish 
program is an alternative to the traditional State-administered welfare 
system for providing integrated assistance and services to refugees, 
asylees, Amerasian Immigrants, Cuban and Haitian Entrants, and 
Trafficking Victims. Alabama is one of 12 sites that has chosen this 
alternative approach.
    The supplemental funds will allow the grantee, Catholic Social 
Services, to provide refugee cash and medical assistance through the 
end of this fiscal year to eligible refugees (and others eligible for 
refugee benefits) under the Alabama Wilson-Fish Program.
    The primary reason for the grantee's supplemental request is a 
higher number of arrivals than anticipated when the grantee's budget 
was submitted and approved last year. The Refugee Act of 1980 mandates 
that the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) reimburse States and 
Wilson-Fish projects for the costs of cash and medical assistance for 
newly arriving refugees. Since 1991, ORR has reimbursed States and 
Wilson-Fish agencies for providing cash and medical assistance to 
eligible individuals during their first eight months in the United 
States.
    Hence, the supplement is consistent with the purposes of the 
Wilson-Fish Program, the Refugee Act of 1980, and ORR policy.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carl Rubenstein, Wilson-Fish Program 
Manager, Office of Refugee Resettlement, Aerospace Building, 8th Floor 
West, 901 D Street, SW., Washington, DC 20447. Telephone: 202-205-5933.

    Dated: August 19, 2008.
David H. Siegel,
Acting Director, Office of Refugee Resettlement.
[FR Doc. E8-20375 Filed 9-2-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4184-01-P
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