Administration of Assistance Awards to U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations; Correction to Financial Reporting for Grants and Cooperative Agreements, 51762 [E9-23680]

Download as PDF 51762 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 194 / Thursday October 8, 2009 / Rules and Regulations § 226.52 AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 22 CFR Part 226 RIN 0412–AA65 Administration of Assistance Awards to U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations; Correction to Financial Reporting for Grants and Cooperative Agreements Financial reporting. USAID requires recipients to use the Standard Form 425 or Standard Form 425a, Federal Financial Report, or such other forms authorized for obtaining financial information as may be approved by OMB. Drew Luten, Acting Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Management, USAID. [FR Doc. E9–23680 Filed 10–7–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6116–01–P Agency for International Development. ACTION: Technical amendment. AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SUMMARY: This document contains an amendment to the regulations published as an interim final rule in the Federal Register of Thursday, January 19, 1995, (60 FR 3743). The rule relates to the administration of assistance awards to U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations. DATES: Effective on October 8, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Gushue, Telephone: 202–712– 5831, E-mail: mgushue@usaid.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On January 19, 1995, USAID issued an interim final rule at 22 CFR part 226 which implemented Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A–110. Need for Amendment As published, the regulation unduly limits the use of financial reporting forms to Standard Form 269 and Standard Form 270. The purpose of the amendment is to relieve this restriction and allow any such forms as OMB approves. OMB now requires Federal Agencies to use the Federal Financial Report (Standard Form 425 or 425a) to give recipients of grants and cooperative agreements a standard format for reporting the financial status of their grants and cooperative agreements (68 FR 17097, 73 FR 47246). List of Subjects in 22 CFR Part 226 srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with RULES Grants administration. ■ Accordingly, 22 CFR part 226 is amended by making the following technical amendment: 1. The authority citation for part 226 continues to read as follows: Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2381(a) and 2401. ■ 2. Revise § 226.52 to read as follows: VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:37 Oct 07, 2009 Jkt 220001 23 CFR Part 950 Electronic Access This document, the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), and all comments received may be viewed on line through the Federal eRulemaking portal at: https://www.regulations.gov. The Web site is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. Please follow the instructions. An electronic copy of this document may also be downloaded by accessing the Federal Register’s home page at: https://www.archives.gov and the Government Printing Office’s Web page at https://www.gpoaccess.gov/nara. Background [FHWA Docket No. FHWA–06–23597] History RIN 2125–AF07 Section 1604 of SAFETEA–LU (Pub. L. 109–59, 119 Stat. 1144) includes provisions related to tolling of highways and facilities. Specifically, section 1604 establishes or amends three tolling programs: (1) The Value Pricing Pilot Program; (2) the Express Lanes Demonstration Program; and (3) the Interstate System Construction Toll Pilot Program. For each toll program under this section, section 1604(b)(6) requires the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate a final rule specifying requirements, standards, or performance specifications for automated toll collection systems. Section 1604(b)(6) also requires that in developing the final rule to maximize the interoperability of electronic collection systems, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable: (1) Accelerate progress toward the national goal of achieving a nationwide interoperable ETC system; (2) Take into account the use of noncash electronic technology currently deployed within an appropriate geographical area of travel and the noncash electronic technology likely to be in use within the next 5 years; and (3) Minimize additional costs and maximize convenience to users of toll facility and to the toll facility owner or operator. An NPRM proposing the creation of a new Part 950 of 23 CFR was published on September 20, 2007, at 72 FR 53736. The purpose was to comply with the mandate of section 1604(b)(6) of SAFETEA–LU to promulgate a final rule specifying the requirements, standards, or performance specifications for automated toll collection systems implemented under section 1604. As stated in the NPRM, FHWA does not believe that it can effectively establish a Interoperability Requirements, Standards, or Performance Specifications for Automated Toll Collection Systems AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA); DOT. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The FHWA is adding a new part to the Code of Federal Regulations, to add regulations specifying the interoperability requirements for automated toll collection systems for the facilities that are tolled under any of the tolling programs contained in section 1604 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU). Specifically, this rulemaking requires facilities operating with authority under section 1604 of SAFETEA–LU to use electronic toll collection (ETC) systems and to maximize their system’s interoperability with other toll facilities. Although a nationwide interoperability standard has not yet been established, this rule seeks to accelerate progress toward achieving nationwide interoperability by requiring these facilities to upgrade their ETC systems to the national standards whenever adopted. DATES: This rule becomes effective November 9, 2009. PART 226—ADMINISTRATION OF ASSISTANCE AWARDS TO U.S. NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS ■ Federal Highway Administration 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robert Rupert, FHWA Office of Operations, (202) 366–2194 or Mr. Michael Harkins, Attorney Advisor, FHWA Office of the Chief Counsel, (202) 366– 4928, Federal Highway Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Office hours for the FHWA are from PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\08OCR1.SGM 08OCR1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 194 (Thursday, October 8, 2009)]
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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

22 CFR Part 226

RIN 0412-AA65


Administration of Assistance Awards to U.S. Non-Governmental 
Organizations; Correction to Financial Reporting for Grants and 
Cooperative Agreements

AGENCY: Agency for International Development.

ACTION: Technical amendment.

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SUMMARY: This document contains an amendment to the regulations 
published as an interim final rule in the Federal Register of Thursday, 
January 19, 1995, (60 FR 3743). The rule relates to the administration 
of assistance awards to U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations.

DATES:  Effective on October 8, 2009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Gushue, Telephone: 202-712-
5831, E-mail: mgushue@usaid.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On January 19, 1995, USAID issued an interim final rule at 22 CFR 
part 226 which implemented Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
Circular A-110.

Need for Amendment

    As published, the regulation unduly limits the use of financial 
reporting forms to Standard Form 269 and Standard Form 270. The purpose 
of the amendment is to relieve this restriction and allow any such 
forms as OMB approves. OMB now requires Federal Agencies to use the 
Federal Financial Report (Standard Form 425 or 425a) to give recipients 
of grants and cooperative agreements a standard format for reporting 
the financial status of their grants and cooperative agreements (68 FR 
17097, 73 FR 47246).

List of Subjects in 22 CFR Part 226

    Grants administration.

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Accordingly, 22 CFR part 226 is amended by making the following 
technical amendment:

PART 226--ADMINISTRATION OF ASSISTANCE AWARDS TO U.S. NON-
GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS

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1. The authority citation for part 226 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  22 U.S.C. 2381(a) and 2401.


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2. Revise Sec.  226.52 to read as follows:


Sec.  226.52  Financial reporting.

    USAID requires recipients to use the Standard Form 425 or Standard 
Form 425a, Federal Financial Report, or such other forms authorized for 
obtaining financial information as may be approved by OMB.

Drew Luten,
Acting Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Management, USAID.
[FR Doc. E9-23680 Filed 10-7-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6116-01-P
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