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of an endangered species or a threatened
species; and/or (3) the listed entity does
not meet the statutory definition of a
species. Any change in Federal
classification would require a separate
rulemaking process.
Background information on each of
the 15 species is available on the NMFS
website at: https://
www.fisheries.noaa.gov/corals.
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Public Solicitation of New Information
To ensure that the reviews are
complete and based on the best
available scientific and commercial
information, we are soliciting new
information from the public,
governmental agencies, Tribes, the
scientific community, industry,
environmental entities, and any other
interested parties concerning the status
of Acropora globiceps, Acropora
jacquelineae, Acropora lokani,
Acropora pharaonis, Acropora retusa,
Acropora rudis, Acropora speciosa,
Acropora tenella, Anacropora spinosa,
Euphyllia paradivisa, Isopora
crateriformis, Montipora australiensis,
Pavona diffluens, Porites napopora, and
Seriatopora aculeata. Categories of
requested information include: (1)
Species biology including, but not
limited to, population trends,
distribution, abundance, demographics,
and genetics; (2) habitat conditions
including, but not limited to, amount,
distribution, and important features for
conservation; (3) status and trends of
threats to the species and its habitats; (4)
conservation measures that have been
implemented that benefit the species,
including, but not limited to,
monitoring data demonstrating
effectiveness of such measures; and (5)
other new information, data, or
corrections including, but not limited
to, taxonomic or nomenclatural changes,
and improved analytical methods for
evaluating extinction risk.
If you wish to provide information for
the reviews, you may submit your
information and materials electronically
or via mail (see ADDRESSES section). We
request that all information be
accompanied by supporting
documentation such as maps,
bibliographic references, or reprints of
pertinent publications. We also would
appreciate the submitter’s name,
address, and any association,
institution, or business that the person
represents; however, anonymous
submissions will also be accepted.
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Dated: January 4, 2021.
Angela Somma,
Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office
of Protected Resources, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
[RTID 0648–XA644]
Endangered and Threatened Species;
Initiation of a 5-Year Review of
Staghorn Coral, Elkhorn Coral, Pillar
Coral, Rough Cactus Coral, Lobed Star
Coral, Mountainous Star Coral, and
Boulder Star Coral
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of initiation of 5-Year
Review; request for information.
AGENCY:
NMFS announces a 5-year
review of staghorn coral (Acropora
cervicornis), elkhorn coral (Acropora
palmata), pillar coral (Dendrogyra
cylindrus), rough cactus coral
(Mycetophyllia ferox), lobed star coral
(Orbicella annularis), mountainous star
coral (Orbicella faveolata), and boulder
star coral (Orbicella franksi) under the
Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA).
A 5-year review is based on the best
scientific and commercial data available
at the time of the review; therefore, we
are requesting submission of any such
information on staghorn coral, elkhorn
coral, pillar coral, rough cactus coral,
lobed star coral, mountainous star coral,
and boulder star coral that has become
available since their original listings as
threatened species or the most recent
status review for staghorn and elkhorn
coral in 2014.
DATES: To allow us adequate time to
conduct this review, we must receive
your information no later than March 8,
2021.
However, we will continue to accept
new information about any listed
species at any time.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
identified by NOAA–NMFS–2020–0147,
by either of the following methods:
• Electronic Submissions: Submit all
electronic public comments via the
Federal e-Rulemaking Portal.
1. Go to www.regulations.gov/
document?D=NOAA-NMFS-2020-0147,
2. Click the ‘‘Comment Now!’’ icon,
complete the required fields, and
3. Enter or attach your comments.
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• Email: Submit written comments to
alison.moulding@noaa.gov.
Instructions: We may not consider
comments if they are sent by any other
method, to any other address or
individual, or received after the end of
the specified period. All comments
received are a part of the public record
and will generally be posted for public
viewing on www.regulations.gov
without change. All personal identifying
information (e.g., name, address, etc.),
confidential business information, or
otherwise sensitive information
submitted voluntarily by the sender will
be publicly accessible. We will accept
anonymous comments (enter ‘‘N/A’’ in
the required fields if you wish to remain
anonymous).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Alison Moulding at the above email
address or by phone at 727–551–5607.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 9,
2006, we listed elkhorn coral and
staghorn coral as threatened under the
ESA (71 FR 26852). On September 10,
2014, we listed lobed star coral,
mountainous star coral, boulder star
coral, rough cactus coral, and pillar
coral as threatened and reaffirmed the
status of elkhorn coral and staghorn
coral as threatened (79 FR 53852).
Section 4(c)(2)(A) of the ESA requires
that we conduct a review of listed
species at least once every 5 years. The
ESA’s implementing regulations at 50
CFR 424.21 require that we publish a
notice in the Federal Register
announcing those species currently
under active review. On the basis of this
review, under section 4(c)(2)(B), we
determine whether these species should
be delisted or reclassified from
endangered to threatened or from
threatened to endangered. As described
in 50 CFR 424.11(e), the Secretary will
delist a species if the Secretary finds
that, after conducting a status review
based on the best scientific and
commercial data available: (1) The
species is extinct; (2) the species does
not meet the definition of an
endangered species or threatened
species; or (3) the listed entity does not
meet the statutory definition of a
species. Changes to the listing status of
a species can only be made following
publication of a proposed rule with an
opportunity for public comment and our
consideration of the comments before
making a final determination to
reclassify or delist the species.
Public Solicitation of New Information
To ensure that the 5-year review is
complete and based on the best
available scientific and commercial
information, we are soliciting new
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information from the public,
governmental agencies, Tribes, the
scientific community, industry,
environmental entities, and any other
interested parties concerning the status
of staghorn coral, elkhorn coral, pillar
coral, rough cactus coral, lobed star
coral, mountainous star coral, and
boulder star coral.
The 5-year review considers the best
scientific and commercial data and all
new information that has become
available since the listing determination
or most recent status review. Categories
of requested information include (A)
species biology including, but not
limited to, population trends,
distribution, abundance, demographics,
and genetics; (B) habitat conditions
including, but not limited to, amount,
distribution, and suitability; (C)
conservation measures that have been
implemented that benefit the species;
(D) status and trends of threats; and (E)
other new information, data, or
corrections including, but not limited
to, taxonomic or nomenclature changes
and improved analytical methods.
If you wish to provide information for
this 5-year review, you may submit your
information and materials electronically
at www.regulations.gov or via email (see
ADDRESSES section). We request that all
information be accompanied by
supporting documentation such as
maps, bibliographic references, or
reprints of pertinent publications. We
also would appreciate the submitter’s
name, address, and any association,
institution, or business that the person
represents; however, anonymous
submissions will also be accepted.
(Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.)
Dated: January 4, 2021.
Angela Somma,
Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office
of Protected Resources, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Applications for New Awards;
Rehabilitation Training: Disability
Innovation Fund—Career
Advancement Initiative Model
Demonstration Project
Office of Special Education and
Rehabilitative Services, Department of
Education.
ACTION: Notice.
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AGENCY:
The U.S. Department of
Education (Department) is issuing a
notice inviting applications for fiscal
SUMMARY:
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year (FY) 2021 for the Disability
Innovation Fund—Career Advancement
Initiative Model Demonstration Project,
Assistance Listing Number 84.421C. The
Department intends to fund a multi-site
model demonstration project designed
to assist State vocational rehabilitation
(VR) agencies, in partnership with other
entities, to develop career pathways
focused on career advancement. This
competition will help VR-eligible
individuals with disabilities, including
previously served VR participants in
employment who re-enter the VR
program, to advance in high-demand,
high-quality careers, such as science,
technology, engineering, and math
(STEM), including computer science,
careers; to enter career pathways in
industry-driven sectors through preapprenticeships, registered
apprenticeships and Industry
Recognized Apprenticeship Program
(IRAP); to improve and maximize
competitive integrated employment
outcomes, economic self-sufficiency,
independence, and inclusion in society;
and to reduce reliance on public
benefits (e.g., Supplemental Security
Income (SSI)/Social Security Disability
Insurance (SSDI), and/or Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF),
and State or local benefits). This notice
relates to the approved information
collection under OMB control number
1820–0018.
DATES:
Applications Available: January 7,
2021.
Deadline for Transmittal of
Applications: April 7, 2021.
Date of Pre-Application Meeting: The
Office of Special Education and
Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) will
post a PowerPoint presentation that
provides general information about the
Rehabilitation Services Administration’s
(RSA) discretionary grants and a
PowerPoint presentation specifically
about the Disability Innovation Fund—
Career Advancement Initiative Model
Demonstration Projects at https://
ncrtm.ed.gov/RSAGrantInfo.aspx.
OSERS will conduct a pre-application
meeting specific to this competition via
conference call to respond to questions.
Information about the pre-application
meeting will be available at https://
ncrtm.ed.gov/RSAGrantInfo.aspx prior
to the date of the call. OSERS invites
you to send questions to 84.421C@
ed.gov in advance of the pre-application
meeting. The teleconference
information, including the 84.421C preapplication meeting summary of the
questions and answers, will be available
at https://ncrtm.ed.gov/
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the pre-application meeting.
Deadline for Intergovernmental
Review: May 7, 2021.
ADDRESSES: For the addresses for
obtaining and submitting an
application, please refer to our Common
Instructions for Applicants to
Department of Education Discretionary
Grant Programs, published in the
Federal Register on February 13, 2019
(84 FR 3768) and available at
www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR–2019–
02–13/pdf/2019–02206.pdf.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cassandra P. Shoffler, U.S. Department
of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue
SW, Room 5065A, Potomac Center
Plaza, Washington, DC 20202–2800.
Telephone: (202) 245–7827. Email:
84.421C@ed.gov.
If you use a telecommunications
device for the deaf (TDD) or a text
telephone (TTY), call the Federal Relay
Service (FRS), toll free, at 1–800–877–
8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Full Text of Announcement
I. Funding Opportunity Description
Purpose of Program: The purpose of
the Disability Innovation Fund (DIF)
Program, as provided by the Further
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020
(Pub. L. 116–94), is to support
innovative activities aimed at improving
the outcomes of individuals with
disabilities, as defined in section
7(20)(B) of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, as amended, including activities
aimed at improving the education and
post-school outcomes of children
receiving SSI and their families that
may result in long-term improvement in
the SSI child recipient’s economic
status and self-sufficiency.
Priorities: This competition contains
an absolute priority and an invitational
priority. We are establishing the
absolute priority for the FY 2021 grant
competition, and any subsequent year in
which we make awards from the list of
unfunded applications from this
competition, in accordance with section
437(d)(1) of the General Education
Provisions Act (GEPA), 20 U.S.C.
1232(d)(1).
Absolute Priority: This priority is an
absolute priority. Under 34 CFR
75.105(c)(3), we consider only
applications that meet this priority.
This priority is:
Career Advancement Initiative Model
Demonstration Project.
Background:
Though always permissible under the
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program,
the amendments to the Rehabilitation
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[RTID 0648-XA644]
Endangered and Threatened Species; Initiation of a 5-Year Review
of Staghorn Coral, Elkhorn Coral, Pillar Coral, Rough Cactus Coral,
Lobed Star Coral, Mountainous Star Coral, and Boulder Star Coral
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of initiation of 5-Year Review; request for information.
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SUMMARY: NMFS announces a 5-year review of staghorn coral (Acropora
cervicornis), elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata), pillar coral
(Dendrogyra cylindrus), rough cactus coral (Mycetophyllia ferox), lobed
star coral (Orbicella annularis), mountainous star coral (Orbicella
faveolata), and boulder star coral (Orbicella franksi) under the
Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). A 5-year review is based on the
best scientific and commercial data available at the time of the
review; therefore, we are requesting submission of any such information
on staghorn coral, elkhorn coral, pillar coral, rough cactus coral,
lobed star coral, mountainous star coral, and boulder star coral that
has become available since their original listings as threatened
species or the most recent status review for staghorn and elkhorn coral
in 2014.
DATES: To allow us adequate time to conduct this review, we must
receive your information no later than March 8, 2021.
However, we will continue to accept new information about any
listed species at any time.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by NOAA-NMFS-2020-0147, by
either of the following methods:
Electronic Submissions: Submit all electronic public
comments via the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal.
1. Go to www.regulations.gov/document?D=NOAA-NMFS-2020-0147,
2. Click the ``Comment Now!'' icon, complete the required fields,
and
3. Enter or attach your comments.
Email: Submit written comments to
[email protected].
Instructions: We may not consider comments if they are sent by any
other method, to any other address or individual, or received after the
end of the specified period. All comments received are a part of the
public record and will generally be posted for public viewing on
www.regulations.gov without change. All personal identifying
information (e.g., name, address, etc.), confidential business
information, or otherwise sensitive information submitted voluntarily
by the sender will be publicly accessible. We will accept anonymous
comments (enter ``N/A'' in the required fields if you wish to remain
anonymous).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alison Moulding at the above email
address or by phone at 727-551-5607.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 9, 2006, we listed elkhorn coral and
staghorn coral as threatened under the ESA (71 FR 26852). On September
10, 2014, we listed lobed star coral, mountainous star coral, boulder
star coral, rough cactus coral, and pillar coral as threatened and
reaffirmed the status of elkhorn coral and staghorn coral as threatened
(79 FR 53852). Section 4(c)(2)(A) of the ESA requires that we conduct a
review of listed species at least once every 5 years. The ESA's
implementing regulations at 50 CFR 424.21 require that we publish a
notice in the Federal Register announcing those species currently under
active review. On the basis of this review, under section 4(c)(2)(B),
we determine whether these species should be delisted or reclassified
from endangered to threatened or from threatened to endangered. As
described in 50 CFR 424.11(e), the Secretary will delist a species if
the Secretary finds that, after conducting a status review based on the
best scientific and commercial data available: (1) The species is
extinct; (2) the species does not meet the definition of an endangered
species or threatened species; or (3) the listed entity does not meet
the statutory definition of a species. Changes to the listing status of
a species can only be made following publication of a proposed rule
with an opportunity for public comment and our consideration of the
comments before making a final determination to reclassify or delist
the species.
Public Solicitation of New Information
To ensure that the 5-year review is complete and based on the best
available scientific and commercial information, we are soliciting new
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information from the public, governmental agencies, Tribes, the
scientific community, industry, environmental entities, and any other
interested parties concerning the status of staghorn coral, elkhorn
coral, pillar coral, rough cactus coral, lobed star coral, mountainous
star coral, and boulder star coral.
The 5-year review considers the best scientific and commercial data
and all new information that has become available since the listing
determination or most recent status review. Categories of requested
information include (A) species biology including, but not limited to,
population trends, distribution, abundance, demographics, and genetics;
(B) habitat conditions including, but not limited to, amount,
distribution, and suitability; (C) conservation measures that have been
implemented that benefit the species; (D) status and trends of threats;
and (E) other new information, data, or corrections including, but not
limited to, taxonomic or nomenclature changes and improved analytical
methods.
If you wish to provide information for this 5-year review, you may
submit your information and materials electronically at
www.regulations.gov or via email (see ADDRESSES section). We request
that all information be accompanied by supporting documentation such as
maps, bibliographic references, or reprints of pertinent publications.
We also would appreciate the submitter's name, address, and any
association, institution, or business that the person represents;
however, anonymous submissions will also be accepted.
(Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.)
Dated: January 4, 2021.
Angela Somma,
Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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