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number each objection, and within each
numbered objection you must specify
with particularity the provision(s) to
which you object, and the grounds for
your objection. Within each numbered
objection, you must specifically state
whether you are requesting a hearing on
the particular provision that you specify
in that numbered objection. If you do
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to the regulation may be seen in the
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XI. References
The following references are on
display at the Dockets Management Staff
(see ADDRESSES) and are available for
viewing by interested persons between
9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through
Friday; they are also available
electronically at https://
www.regulations.gov.
1. Memorandum from J.R. Srinivasan,
Chemistry Review Team, Division of
Food Ingredients (DFI), Office of Food
Additive Safety (OFAS), Center for Food
Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN),
FDA to E. Anderson, DFI, OFAS,
CFSAN, FDA, June 20, 2019.
2. Memorandum from S. Choudhuri,
Toxicology Review Team, DFI, OFAS,
CFSAN, FDA to E. Anderson, DFI,
OFAS, CFSAN, FDA, June 21, 2019.
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List of Subjects in 21 CFR Part 73
Color additives, Cosmetics, Drugs,
Foods, Medical devices.
Therefore, under the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act and under the
authority delegated to the Commissioner
of the Food and Drugs, 21 CFR part 73
is amended as follows:
PART 73—LISTING OF COLOR
ADDITIVES EXEMPT FROM
CERTIFICATION
1. The authority citation for part 73
continues to read as follows:
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348, 351, 352, 355, 361, 362, 371, 379e.
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2. Add § 73.520 to read as follows:
§ 73.520
Soy leghemoglobin.
22 CFR Part 147
(a) Identity. (1) The color additive soy
leghemoglobin is a stabilized product of
controlled fermentation of a nonpathogenic and non-toxicogenic strain
of the yeast, Pichia pastoris, genetically
engineered to express soy
leghemoglobin protein. Soy
leghemoglobin protein is the principal
coloring component of the color
additive and imparts a reddish-brown
color.
(2) Color additive mixtures made with
soy leghemoglobin may contain only
those diluents that are suitable and are
listed in this subpart as safe for use in
color additive mixtures for coloring
foods.
(b) Specifications. Soy leghemoglobin
shall conform to the following
specifications and shall be free from
impurities, other than those named, to
the extent that such impurities may be
avoided by good manufacturing
practice:
(1) Soy leghemoglobin protein purity
on protein basis (weight/weight), not
less than 65 percent, as determined by
sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide
gel electrophoresis.
(2) Lead, not more than 0.4 milligrams
per kilogram (mg/kg) (0.4 parts per
million (ppm)).
(3) Arsenic, not more than 0.05 mg/kg
(0.05 ppm).
(4) Mercury, not more than 0.05 mg/
kg (0.05 ppm).
(5) Cadmium, not more than 0.2 mg/
kg (0.2 ppm).
(c) Uses and restrictions. Soy
leghemoglobin may be safely used in
ground beef analogue products such that
the amount of soy leghemoglobin
protein does not exceed 0.8 percent by
weight of the uncooked ground beef
analogue product.
(d) Labeling. The label of the color
additive and of any mixture prepared
therefrom intended solely or in part for
coloring purposes must conform to
§ 70.25 of this chapter.
(e) Exemption from certification.
Certification of this color additive is not
necessary for the protection of the
public health, and therefore batches
thereof are exempt from the certification
requirements of section 721(c) of the
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Dated: July 26, 2019.
Lowell J. Schiller,
Principal Associate Commissioner for Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 10775]
RIN 1400–AE35
Information and Communication
Technology
State Department.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Department of State (the
Department) updates and revises the
rules that implement Section 508 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, consistent
with updates to accessibility standards
from the U.S. Access Board.
DATES: This rule is effective September
3, 2019.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Alice Kottmyer, Attorney Adviser,
Office of Management, Office of the
Legal Adviser, (202) 647–2318.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
Background
Section 508 authorizes the Access
Board to establish standards for
technical and functional performance
criteria to ensure that information
technologies are accessible to and
usable by persons with disabilities. The
Department published its initial rules
implementing Section 508 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C.
794d (Section 508), in 2016. 81 FR
32645.
In January of 2017, the Access Board
published a ‘‘refresh’’ of its existing
standards and guidelines for
information and communication
technology (ICT) covered by Section 508
of the Rehabilitation Act or Section 255
of the Communications Act. The rule
jointly updated and reorganized the
Section 508 standards and Section 255
guidelines to advance accessibility,
facilitate compliance, and harmonize
the requirements with other standards
in the United States and abroad. 82 FR
5832. Federal agencies, however, need
only comply with the revised 508
standards (codified at 38 CFR 1194.1
and Appendices A, C, and D), whereas
the revised Section 255 guidelines apply
exclusively to telecommunications
equipment manufacturers.
Proposed Rule and Comments
On December 13, 2018, the
Department published its proposed rule
to implement the refreshed Section 508
standards. 83 FR 64046. The
Department received five comments in
response to the proposed rule, all
supportive. Four of the five commenters
asserted that the burden or impact on
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the public would be minimal, and is
outweighed by the benefit to the public
from the rule.
Why is the Department promulgating
this rule?
The amendments to Part 147 in this
rule are intended to align the
Department’s regulations with the
Access Board’s revised Section 508
standards. The Department is also
adding one new provision (§ 147.9),
which provides a prohibition against
intimidation or retaliation against
anyone who files a complaint, furnishes
information, or engages in other lawful
activities in furtherance of Section 508,
part 147, or other regulations that
implement Section 508.
Regulatory Findings
Administrative Procedure Act
This Department published this rule
as a proposed rule with a 60-day
comment period.
Regulatory Flexibility Act/Executive
Order 13272: Consideration of Small
Entities in Agency Rulemaking
The Department certifies that this rule
will not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small
entities.
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Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
Section 202 of the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995, 2 U.S.C.
1532, generally requires agencies to
prepare a statement before proposing
any rule that may result in an annual
expenditure of $100 million or more by
State, local, or tribal governments, or by
the private sector. This rule will not
result in any such expenditure, nor will
it significantly or uniquely affect small
governments.
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996
This rule is not a major rule as
defined by 5 U.S.C. 804. With this
rulemaking, the Department is making
changes to terminology to align its rules
with those of the Access Board. The
Department is aware of no monetary
effect on the economy that would result
from this rulemaking, nor will there be
any increase in costs or prices; or any
effect on competition, employment,
investment, productivity, innovation, or
the ability of United States-based
companies to compete with foreignbased companies in domestic and
import markets.
Executive Order 12866: Regulatory
Planning and Review
The Department of State does not
consider this rule to be a ‘‘significant
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regulatory action’’ under Executive
Order 12866, section 3(f). The
Department of State has reviewed this
rule to ensure its consistency with the
regulatory philosophy and principles set
forth in Executive Order 12866.
Executive Orders 12372:
Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs and 13132: Federalism
This regulation will not have
substantial direct effects on the States,
on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government. The rule will not
have federalism implications warranting
the application of Executive Orders
12372 and 13132.
Executive Order 12988: Civil Justice
Reform
The Department has reviewed the
regulation in light of sections 3(a) and
3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988 to
eliminate ambiguity, minimize
litigation, establish clear legal
standards, and reduce burden.
Executive Order 13563: Improving
Regulation and Regulatory Review
The Department has considered this
rule in light of Executive Order 13563,
dated January 18, 2011, and affirms that
this regulation is consistent with the
guidance therein.
Executive Order 13771: Reducing
Regulation and Controlling Regulatory
Costs
This proposed rule is not an E.O.
13771 regulatory action because this
rule is not significant under E.O. 12866.
Paperwork Reduction Act
The regulations in 22 CFR part 147
are related to OMB Control Number
1405–0220, which is in effect. This rule
does not impose new or revised
information collection requirements
under the provisions of the Paperwork
Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35.
List of Subjects in 22 CFR Part 147
Civil rights, Communications
equipment, Computer technology,
Government employees, Individuals
with disabilities, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements,
Telecommunications.
Accordingly, for the reasons set forth
in the preamble, the Department of State
amends 22 CFR part 147 as follows:
PART 147—INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
1. The authority citation for part 147
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2651a; 29 U.S.C. 794,
794d; 36 CFR part 1194.
2. Revise the heading for part 147 as
set forth above.
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Subpart A of Part 147—[Amended]
3. In subpart A of part 147:
a. Remove ‘‘electronic and
information technology’’ and add in its
place ‘‘information and communication
technology’’, wherever it occurs.
■ b. Remove the abbreviation ‘‘EIT’’ and
add in its place the abbreviation ‘‘ICT’’,
wherever it occurs.
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§ 147.2
[Amended]
4. In § 147.2, remove ‘‘36 CFR 1194.4’’
and add in its place ‘‘E103.4 of
appendix A to 36 CFR part 1194.’’
■ 5. Amend § 147.3, by revising the
introductory text and the definition
‘‘Section 508’’ to read as follows:
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§ 147.3
Definitions.
The Department of State adopts the
definitions in E103.4 of appendix A to
36 CFR part 1194. In addition, as used
in this part:
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*
*
*
*
Section 508 means section 508 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended,
codified at 29 U.S.C. 794d.
§ 147.4
[Amended]
6. Amend § 147.4 by:
a. In paragraph (a), remove
‘‘Electronic and Information Technology
Accessibility Standards (36 CFR part
1194)’’ and add in its place ‘‘Revised
508 Standards (36 CFR 1194.1 and
appendices A, C and D to 36 CFR part
1194).’’
■ b. In paragraph (b), remove ‘‘36 CFR
part 1194’’ and add in its place ‘‘36 CFR
1194.1.’’
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■
§ 147.5
[Amended]
7. In § 147.5, remove ‘‘EIT
Accessibility Standards’’ and add in its
place ‘‘Revised 508 Standards.’’
■ 8. Revise the heading for § 147.6 to
read as follows:
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§ 147.6 Information and communication
technology requirements.
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*
*
*
*
9. Amend § 147.6 by:
a. In paragraph (b), remove
‘‘Electronic and Information Technology
Accessibility Standards, 36 CFR part
1194’’ and add in its place ‘‘Revised 508
Standards (36 CFR 1194.1 and
appendices A, C and D to 36 CFR part
1194).’’
■ b. In paragraph (c), remove ‘‘36 CFR
part 1194’’ and add in its place ‘‘36 CFR
1194.1’’.
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c. In paragraph (d), remove ‘‘36 CFR
part 1194’’ and add in its place ‘‘36 CFR
1194.1’’.
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Subpart B—[Amended]
10. In subpart B of part 147 remove
the abbreviation ‘‘EIT’’ and add in its
place the abbreviation ‘‘ICT’’, wherever
it occurs.
■
§ 147.7
[Amended]
11. Amend § 147.7(b) by removing ‘‘36
CFR part 1194’’ and adding in its place
‘‘36 CFR 1194.1’’.
■ 12. Add § 147.9 to read as follows:
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§ 147.9 Intimidation and retaliation
prohibited.
Dated: July 15, 2019.
Gregory B. Smith,
Director, Office of Civil Rights, U.S.
Department of State.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[Docket No. USCG–2019–0582]
Special Local Regulations; Marine
Events Within the Fifth Coast Guard
District
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of enforcement of
regulation; change of enforcement date.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard will enforce
the special local regulation for the 9th
Annual Atlantic City Triathlon on
August 10, 2019, from 6 a.m. through 10
a.m., to provide for the safety of life on
navigable waterways during this event.
Our regulation for marine events within
the Fifth Coast Guard District identifies
the regulated area for this event in
Atlantic City, NJ. During the
enforcement periods, the operator of any
vessel in the regulated area must
comply with directions from the Patrol
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The regulation in 33 CFR
100.501 for the special local regulation
listed in item (a)(12) in the Table to
§ 100.501 will be enforced from 6 a.m.
through 10 a.m. on August 10, 2019.
DATES:
If
you have questions about this notice of
enforcement, you may call or email
Petty Officer Thomas Welker, U.S. Coast
Guard Sector Delaware Bay, Waterways
Management Division, telephone 215–
271–4814, email Thomas.J.Welker@
uscg.mil.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
The Coast
Guard will enforce the special local
regulation as described in section (a),
row (12) of the table to 33 CFR 100.501
for the 9th Annual Atlantic City
Triathlon from 6 a.m. through 10 p.m.
on August 10, 2019. The published
enforcement periods for this event
included the second or third Sunday in
August. We are announcing a change of
enforcement date for this year’s event
with this notice of enforcement because
August 10, 2019, is the second Saturday
in August. This action is necessary to
ensure safety of life on the navigable
waters of the United States immediately
prior to, during, and immediately after
the swim portion of the triathlon. Our
regulation for marine events within the
Fifth Coast Guard District, table to
§ 100.501, section (a), row (12), specifies
the location of the regulated area as all
waters of the New Jersey ICW bounded
by a line connecting the following
points: Latitude 39°21′20″ N, longitude
074°27′18″ W, thence northeast to
latitude 39°21′27.47″ N, longitude
074°27′10.31″ W, thence northeast to
latitude 39°21′33″ N, longitude
074°26′57″ W, thence northwest to
latitude 39°21′37″ N, longitude
074°27′03″ W, thence southwest to
latitude 39°21′29.88″ N, longitude
074°27′14.31″ W, thence south to
latitude 39°21′19″ N, longitude
074°27′22″ W, thence east to latitude
39°21′18.14″ N, longitude 074°27′19.25″
W, thence north to point of origin, near
Atlantic City, NJ. During the
enforcement periods, as reflected in
§ 100.501(c), if you are the operator of
a vessel in the regulated area you must
comply with directions from the Patrol
Commander or any Official Patrol
displaying a Coast Guard ensign.
In addition to this notice of
enforcement in the Federal Register, the
Coast Guard will provide notification of
the enforcement periods via broadcast
notice to mariners.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
No person may discharge, intimidate,
retaliate, threaten, coerce or otherwise
discriminate against any person because
such person has filed a complaint,
furnished information, assisted or
participated in any manner in an
investigation, review, hearing or any
other activity related to the
administration of, or exercise of
authority under, or privilege secured by
Section 508 and the regulations in this
part.
SUMMARY:
Commander or any Official Patrol
displaying a Coast Guard ensign.
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Dated: July 29, 2019.
Scott E. Anderson,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port, Delaware Bay.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG–2019–0599]
Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays in
the Fifth Coast Guard District
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of enforcement of
regulation.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard will enforce
the Penn’s Landing, Delaware River,
Philadelphia, PA, safety zone on various
dates during August 2019. This action is
necessary to ensure safety of life on the
navigable waters of the United States
immediately prior to, during, and
immediately after the fireworks
displays. During the enforcement
periods, vessels may not enter, remain
in, or transit through the safety zones
during these enforcement periods unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port or
designated Coast Guard patrol personnel
on scene.
DATES: The safety zone in section (a),
row (16) of the table to 33 CFR 165.506
will be enforced from 8:30 p.m. through
10:00 p.m. on each of the following
dates in 2019: August 1st (with August
7th as an alternate date for inclement
weather) and August 31st .
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have questions about this notice of
enforcement, you may call or email
Petty Officer Thomas Welker, U.S. Coast
Guard, Sector Delaware Bay, Waterways
Management Division, telephone 215–
271–4814, email Thomas.J.Welker@
uscg.mil.
SUMMARY:
The Coast
Guard will enforce the safety zone as
described in section (a), row (16) of the
table to 33 CFR 165.506, as modified by
83 FR 58186, from 8:30 p.m. to 10:00
p.m. on each of the following dates in
2019: August 1st (with August 7th as an
alternate date for inclement weather)
and August 31st. This action is
necessary to ensure safety of life on the
navigable waters of the United States
immediately prior to, during, and
immediately after the fireworks
displays. Our regulation for safety zones
of fireworks displays within the Fifth
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
22 CFR Part 147
[Public Notice: 10775]
RIN 1400-AE35
Information and Communication Technology
AGENCY: State Department.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Department of State (the Department) updates and revises
the rules that implement Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
consistent with updates to accessibility standards from the U.S. Access
Board.
DATES: This rule is effective September 3, 2019.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alice Kottmyer, Attorney Adviser,
Office of Management, Office of the Legal Adviser, (202) 647-2318.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Section 508 authorizes the Access Board to establish standards for
technical and functional performance criteria to ensure that
information technologies are accessible to and usable by persons with
disabilities. The Department published its initial rules implementing
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 794d (Section
508), in 2016. 81 FR 32645.
In January of 2017, the Access Board published a ``refresh'' of its
existing standards and guidelines for information and communication
technology (ICT) covered by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act or
Section 255 of the Communications Act. The rule jointly updated and
reorganized the Section 508 standards and Section 255 guidelines to
advance accessibility, facilitate compliance, and harmonize the
requirements with other standards in the United States and abroad. 82
FR 5832. Federal agencies, however, need only comply with the revised
508 standards (codified at 38 CFR 1194.1 and Appendices A, C, and D),
whereas the revised Section 255 guidelines apply exclusively to
telecommunications equipment manufacturers.
Proposed Rule and Comments
On December 13, 2018, the Department published its proposed rule to
implement the refreshed Section 508 standards. 83 FR 64046. The
Department received five comments in response to the proposed rule, all
supportive. Four of the five commenters asserted that the burden or
impact on
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the public would be minimal, and is outweighed by the benefit to the
public from the rule.
Why is the Department promulgating this rule?
The amendments to Part 147 in this rule are intended to align the
Department's regulations with the Access Board's revised Section 508
standards. The Department is also adding one new provision (Sec.
147.9), which provides a prohibition against intimidation or
retaliation against anyone who files a complaint, furnishes
information, or engages in other lawful activities in furtherance of
Section 508, part 147, or other regulations that implement Section 508.
Regulatory Findings
Administrative Procedure Act
This Department published this rule as a proposed rule with a 60-
day comment period.
Regulatory Flexibility Act/Executive Order 13272: Consideration of
Small Entities in Agency Rulemaking
The Department certifies that this rule will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
Section 202 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995, 2 U.S.C.
1532, generally requires agencies to prepare a statement before
proposing any rule that may result in an annual expenditure of $100
million or more by State, local, or tribal governments, or by the
private sector. This rule will not result in any such expenditure, nor
will it significantly or uniquely affect small governments.
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996
This rule is not a major rule as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804. With this
rulemaking, the Department is making changes to terminology to align
its rules with those of the Access Board. The Department is aware of no
monetary effect on the economy that would result from this rulemaking,
nor will there be any increase in costs or prices; or any effect on
competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the
ability of United States-based companies to compete with foreign-based
companies in domestic and import markets.
Executive Order 12866: Regulatory Planning and Review
The Department of State does not consider this rule to be a
``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, section
3(f). The Department of State has reviewed this rule to ensure its
consistency with the regulatory philosophy and principles set forth in
Executive Order 12866.
Executive Orders 12372: Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs
and 13132: Federalism
This regulation will not have substantial direct effects on the
States, on the relationship between the national government and the
States, or the distribution of power and responsibilities among the
various levels of government. The rule will not have federalism
implications warranting the application of Executive Orders 12372 and
13132.
Executive Order 12988: Civil Justice Reform
The Department has reviewed the regulation in light of sections
3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988 to eliminate ambiguity,
minimize litigation, establish clear legal standards, and reduce
burden.
Executive Order 13563: Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review
The Department has considered this rule in light of Executive Order
13563, dated January 18, 2011, and affirms that this regulation is
consistent with the guidance therein.
Executive Order 13771: Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory
Costs
This proposed rule is not an E.O. 13771 regulatory action because
this rule is not significant under E.O. 12866.
Paperwork Reduction Act
The regulations in 22 CFR part 147 are related to OMB Control
Number 1405-0220, which is in effect. This rule does not impose new or
revised information collection requirements under the provisions of the
Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35.
List of Subjects in 22 CFR Part 147
Civil rights, Communications equipment, Computer technology,
Government employees, Individuals with disabilities, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Telecommunications.
Accordingly, for the reasons set forth in the preamble, the
Department of State amends 22 CFR part 147 as follows:
PART 147--INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
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1. The authority citation for part 147 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2651a; 29 U.S.C. 794, 794d; 36 CFR part
1194.
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2. Revise the heading for part 147 as set forth above.
Subpart A of Part 147--[Amended]
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3. In subpart A of part 147:
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a. Remove ``electronic and information technology'' and add in its
place ``information and communication technology'', wherever it occurs.
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b. Remove the abbreviation ``EIT'' and add in its place the
abbreviation ``ICT'', wherever it occurs.
Sec. 147.2 [Amended]
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4. In Sec. 147.2, remove ``36 CFR 1194.4'' and add in its place
``E103.4 of appendix A to 36 CFR part 1194.''
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5. Amend Sec. 147.3, by revising the introductory text and the
definition ``Section 508'' to read as follows:
Sec. 147.3 Definitions.
The Department of State adopts the definitions in E103.4 of
appendix A to 36 CFR part 1194. In addition, as used in this part:
* * * * *
Section 508 means section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended, codified at 29 U.S.C. 794d.
Sec. 147.4 [Amended]
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6. Amend Sec. 147.4 by:
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a. In paragraph (a), remove ``Electronic and Information Technology
Accessibility Standards (36 CFR part 1194)'' and add in its place
``Revised 508 Standards (36 CFR 1194.1 and appendices A, C and D to 36
CFR part 1194).''
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b. In paragraph (b), remove ``36 CFR part 1194'' and add in its place
``36 CFR 1194.1.''
Sec. 147.5 [Amended]
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7. In Sec. 147.5, remove ``EIT Accessibility Standards'' and add in
its place ``Revised 508 Standards.''
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8. Revise the heading for Sec. 147.6 to read as follows:
Sec. 147.6 Information and communication technology requirements.
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9. Amend Sec. 147.6 by:
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a. In paragraph (b), remove ``Electronic and Information Technology
Accessibility Standards, 36 CFR part 1194'' and add in its place
``Revised 508 Standards (36 CFR 1194.1 and appendices A, C and D to 36
CFR part 1194).''
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b. In paragraph (c), remove ``36 CFR part 1194'' and add in its place
``36 CFR 1194.1''.
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c. In paragraph (d), remove ``36 CFR part 1194'' and add in its place
``36 CFR 1194.1''.
Subpart B--[Amended]
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10. In subpart B of part 147 remove the abbreviation ``EIT'' and add in
its place the abbreviation ``ICT'', wherever it occurs.
Sec. 147.7 [Amended]
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11. Amend Sec. 147.7(b) by removing ``36 CFR part 1194'' and adding in
its place ``36 CFR 1194.1''.
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12. Add Sec. 147.9 to read as follows:
Sec. 147.9 Intimidation and retaliation prohibited.
No person may discharge, intimidate, retaliate, threaten, coerce or
otherwise discriminate against any person because such person has filed
a complaint, furnished information, assisted or participated in any
manner in an investigation, review, hearing or any other activity
related to the administration of, or exercise of authority under, or
privilege secured by Section 508 and the regulations in this part.
Dated: July 15, 2019.
Gregory B. Smith,
Director, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2019-15853 Filed 7-31-19; 8:45 am]
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