Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Through FY 2017 Stand Down Grant Requests, 43408 [2017-19664]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES 43408 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 178 / Friday, September 15, 2017 / Notices unsubmitted and untested kits have emerged in jurisdictions across the country (e.g., Peterson and Hickman, 2005; Strom et al., 2009). The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) established the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) to provide assistance to jurisdictions who are addressing these issues. In FY 2015, 20 sites were funded through SAKI to engage in reforms intended to improve the national response to sexual assault cases. The objectives of the current study are to conduct an evaluability assessment of all 20 FY 2015 sites to determine their readiness to participate in an evaluation of the SAKI and to develop a comprehensive and rigorous evaluation plan to ultimately determine the extent to which SAKI reforms have resulted in intended (and/or unintended) system changes. The evaluability assessment data collection process will include visits to the 20 sites, which will be comprised of individual and group interviews with a maximum of 20 respondents per site. The types of respondents who will be asked to respond to requests for interviews will include the SAKI Site Coordinator, representatives from sectors involved in working groups (e.g., law enforcement, forensic medical personnel, forensic laboratory personnel, prosecutors, victim advocates, victim treatment providers), specialized staff (e.g., cold case detectives, police administrative support, victim compensation staff). 5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: The estimated average burden for a respondent completing a site visit interview is approximately 60 minutes. A maximum of 20 respondents will be interviewed, either individually or in groups, at each of the 20 sites. Therefore, the total number of estimated respondents for the entire evaluability site visit data collection is 400 (20 sites × 20 respondents per site). 6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The maximum estimated public burden associated with this collection is 400 hours. It is estimated that each of the 400 site visit interviews will take 60 minutes to complete (400 respondents × 60 minutes = 400 hours). If additional information is required contact: Melody Braswell, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE., 3E.405A, Washington, DC 20530. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:07 Sep 14, 2017 Jkt 241001 Dated: September 12, 2017. Melody Braswell, Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2017–19641 Filed 9–14–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–18–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Through FY 2017 Stand Down Grant Requests Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS), Department of Labor. ACTION: Amendment to Federal Register, 80 FR 80390 (Dec. 24, 2015) [FR Doc. 2015–32406 Filed 12–23–15; 8:45 a.m.]. This amendment extends funding for Stand Down events to December 31, 2017, contingent upon funding availability, and extends the award ceiling to $50,000 for Stand Down events planned to take place in certain designated counties where a federal major disaster has been declared by the President and where the Secretary has determined circumstances appropriate for an increased award ceiling. AGENCY: This notice amends 80 FR 80390 (Dec. 24, 2015) [FR Doc. 2015– 32406 Filed 12–23–15; 8:45 a.m.]. The revised language is below: SUMMARY: IV. Award Information In recognition of the substantial scale of such disasters as Hurricane Harvey, the Secretary has determined it appropriate, in certain circumstances where a federal major disaster has been declared, to allow entities proposing to conduct Stand Down events in areas impacted by those disasters to apply for funds in amounts up to $50,000. It is anticipated that this expanded ceiling will be most often provided on account of disasters that are similar in scale to such events as Hurricane Harvey and that impact substantial populations. In such circumstances, as declared by the Secretary in writing, entities proposing to conduct Stand Down events (1) within those designated counties where a federal major disaster has been declared by the President, or (2) in geographical areas to which a substantial number of veterans from those declared counties have been relocated, may apply for a one-time request for funds in amounts up to $50,000 through December 31, 2017. Applications will be processed and awarded subject to availability of funding. The general maximum award amounts of $10,000 per applicant per fiscal year for multiple day Stand Down PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 events, or $7,000 for one day events, will not apply to such requests for designated counties where a federal major disaster has been declared by the President. Acceptable uses of Stand Down grant funds have not changed. Applicants may expend these funds over a period not to exceed September 30, 2018, or if funded after October 1, 2017, applicants may expend these funds over a period not to exceed September 20, 2019, the statutory life of the appropriated funds. The Secretary hereby declares that entities proposing to conduct Stand Down events in areas impacted by the following disasters may apply for funds in amounts up to $50,000: (1) Within those designated counties in Texas, parishes in Louisiana, or counties in other States, where a federal major disaster has been declared by the President on account of Hurricane Harvey, Tropical Storm Harvey, or related storm systems, or in geographical areas to which a substantial number of veterans from those declared counties or parishes have been relocated; and (2) within those designated counties, municipalities, or districts in Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or counties in other States, where a federal major disaster has been declared by the President on account of Hurricane Irma, Tropical Storm Irma, or related storm systems, or in geographical areas to which a substantial number of veterans from those declared counties, municipalities, or districts have been relocated. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas Martin, Grant Officer, Office of Grants Management, at (202) 693-2989, Martin.Thomas@dol.gov. Sam Shellenberger, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Veterans’ Employment and Training Service. [FR Doc. 2017–19664 Filed 9–14–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–79–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors, Notice of Rate Change in Effect as of January 1, 2018 Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor (the Department) is issuing this notice to announce the applicable minimum wage rate to be paid to workers performing work on or in connection SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\15SEN1.SGM 15SEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR


Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Through FY 2017 Stand Down Grant Requests

AGENCY: Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS), Department of 
Labor.

ACTION: Amendment to Federal Register, 80 FR 80390 (Dec. 24, 2015) [FR 
Doc. 2015-32406 Filed 12-23-15; 8:45 a.m.]. This amendment extends 
funding for Stand Down events to December 31, 2017, contingent upon 
funding availability, and extends the award ceiling to $50,000 for 
Stand Down events planned to take place in certain designated counties 
where a federal major disaster has been declared by the President and 
where the Secretary has determined circumstances appropriate for an 
increased award ceiling.

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SUMMARY: This notice amends 80 FR 80390 (Dec. 24, 2015) [FR Doc. 2015-
32406 Filed 12-23-15; 8:45 a.m.]. The revised language is below:

IV. Award Information

    In recognition of the substantial scale of such disasters as 
Hurricane Harvey, the Secretary has determined it appropriate, in 
certain circumstances where a federal major disaster has been declared, 
to allow entities proposing to conduct Stand Down events in areas 
impacted by those disasters to apply for funds in amounts up to 
$50,000. It is anticipated that this expanded ceiling will be most 
often provided on account of disasters that are similar in scale to 
such events as Hurricane Harvey and that impact substantial 
populations. In such circumstances, as declared by the Secretary in 
writing, entities proposing to conduct Stand Down events (1) within 
those designated counties where a federal major disaster has been 
declared by the President, or (2) in geographical areas to which a 
substantial number of veterans from those declared counties have been 
relocated, may apply for a one-time request for funds in amounts up to 
$50,000 through December 31, 2017. Applications will be processed and 
awarded subject to availability of funding. The general maximum award 
amounts of $10,000 per applicant per fiscal year for multiple day Stand 
Down events, or $7,000 for one day events, will not apply to such 
requests for designated counties where a federal major disaster has 
been declared by the President. Acceptable uses of Stand Down grant 
funds have not changed. Applicants may expend these funds over a period 
not to exceed September 30, 2018, or if funded after October 1, 2017, 
applicants may expend these funds over a period not to exceed September 
20, 2019, the statutory life of the appropriated funds.
    The Secretary hereby declares that entities proposing to conduct 
Stand Down events in areas impacted by the following disasters may 
apply for funds in amounts up to $50,000: (1) Within those designated 
counties in Texas, parishes in Louisiana, or counties in other States, 
where a federal major disaster has been declared by the President on 
account of Hurricane Harvey, Tropical Storm Harvey, or related storm 
systems, or in geographical areas to which a substantial number of 
veterans from those declared counties or parishes have been relocated; 
and (2) within those designated counties, municipalities, or districts 
in Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or counties in 
other States, where a federal major disaster has been declared by the 
President on account of Hurricane Irma, Tropical Storm Irma, or related 
storm systems, or in geographical areas to which a substantial number 
of veterans from those declared counties, municipalities, or districts 
have been relocated.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas Martin, Grant Officer, Office 
of Grants Management, at (202) 693[hyphen]2989, Martin.Thomas@dol.gov.

 Sam Shellenberger,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Veterans' Employment and Training Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-19664 Filed 9-14-17; 8:45 am]
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