Bureau of Indian Education Waiver of State Assessments for 2020-2021 School Year, 20192-20193 [2021-07847]

Download as PDF 20192 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 72 / Friday, April 16, 2021 / Notices and Households—Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants—Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant.) DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–4480– DR; Docket ID FEMA–2021–0001] New York; Amendment No. 4 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. Robert J. Fenton, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2021–07770 Filed 4–15–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–23–P AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of New York (FEMA–4480–DR), dated March 20, 2020, and related determinations. DATES: This amendment was issued February 2, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2833. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the President’s Memorandum to Extend Federal Support to Governors’ Use of the National Guard to Respond to COVID–19 and to Increase Reimbursement and Other Assistance Provided to States, dated January 21, 2021 and the President’s Memorandum on Maximizing Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, dated February 2, 2021 FEMA is amending the cost-sharing arrangements regarding Federal funds provided under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121–5207 (the ‘‘Stafford Act’’) for all of the COVID–19 emergency and major disaster declarations. FEMA is amending this declaration as follows: jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: Federal funds for emergency protective measures (Category B), including direct Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program (Section 403) are authorized at 100 percent of total eligible costs for work performed from January 20, 2020 through September 30, 2021. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance Grant; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households In Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049, Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance— Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals and Households; 97.050, Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:13 Apr 15, 2021 Jkt 253001 Federal Emergency Management Agency [Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–4484– DR; Docket ID FEMA–2021–0001] Louisiana; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance Grant; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households In Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049, Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance— Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals and Households; 97.050, Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households—Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants—Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant. Robert J. Fenton, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2021–07774 Filed 4–15–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–23–P AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Louisiana (FEMA–4484–DR), dated March 24, 2020, and related determinations. DATES: This amendment was issued February 2, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2833. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the President’s Memorandum to Extend Federal Support to Governors’ Use of the National Guard to Respond to COVID–19 and to Increase Reimbursement and Other Assistance Provided to States, dated January 21, 2021 and the President’s Memorandum on Maximizing Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, dated February 2, 2021 FEMA is amending the cost-sharing arrangements regarding Federal funds provided under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121–5207 (the ‘‘Stafford Act’’) for all of the COVID–19 emergency and major disaster declarations. FEMA is amending this declaration as follows: SUMMARY: Federal funds for emergency protective measures (Category B), including direct Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program (Section 403) are authorized at 100 percent of total eligible costs for work performed from January 20, 2020 through September 30, 2021. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) are to be used PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Bureau of Indian Affairs [212A2100DD/AAKC001030/ A0A501010.999900253G] Bureau of Indian Education Waiver of State Assessments for 2020–2021 School Year Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Tribal consultation and public meetings. AGENCY: The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is considering requesting from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) a waiver of assessment requirements for the 2020–2021 School Year (SY) for the protection of the health and safety or students, staff, and their communities, which have been impacted by the COVID–19 pandemic. BIE’s implementing regulations of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) require BIE to administer unified assessments each SY. DATES: Tribal consultation sessions will be held from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), and public meetings will be held from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET on May 4 and 5, 2021. Written comments must be received by 11:59 p.m. ET, May 7, 2021. SUMMARY: Please register in advance for each session using the following link: https://www.zoomgov.com/ meeting/register/vJItcumgqjMvH9cg5t tOrsDY0KmZB1IuLJQ. You will receive a confirmation email upon registration with directions for joining. Written comments may be emailed to consultation@bia.gov. ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\16APN1.SGM 16APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 72 / Friday, April 16, 2021 / Notices Dr. Tamarah Pfeiffer, Chief Academic Officer, Bureau of Indian Education; fax: (505) 563–3043 or email Tamarah.Pfeiffer@bie.edu. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The BIE is seeking Tribal input and public stakeholder input on whether to request from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) a waiver of BIE’s unified assessments for the 2020–2021 School Year (SY). BIE’s implementing regulations of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), Public Law 89–10, as amended, require BIE to administer unified assessments each SY. Additionally, BIE is requesting recommendations regarding using U.S. Department of Education’s assessment administration flexibilities issued on February 22, 2021. Should BIE extend testing into the summer or fall 2021 and/or shorten tests so that there is a less of an impact on instruction. The justifications for the requests include the need to protect the health and safety of the students, families, staff and Tribal communities. BIE has invited Tribes by letter. BIE also welcomes input from families of students at BIE schools and other stakeholders. Please see the information in the DATES and ADDRESSES section of this notice for information on the public sessions and directions on joining. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bryan Newland, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. 2021–07847 Filed 4–15–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4337–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [212.LLAK941000 L14100000.ET0000; F–86061, F–16298, F–16299, F–16301, AA–61299, F–16304, F–85667, AA–61005, F–86064, F–85702, AA–66614] Extension of the Opening Order in Public Land Order No. 7899 and Addressing Pending Public Land Orders in Alaska Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Amended opening order. AGENCY: For orderly management of the public lands subject to Public Land Order (PLO) 7899, published on Jan. 19, 2021 and extended by 60 days on Feb. 18, 2021, the lands described therein shall not be opened until April 16, 2023. This notice also clarifies that the BLM has not published opening orders for PLOs 7900, 7901, 7902, and 7903 and therefore they have no effective date. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:57 Apr 15, 2021 Jkt 253001 These Orders will be included in the process described below for PLO 7899. DATE: This Order takes effect on April 16, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David V. Mushovic, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska State Office, 222 West Seventh Avenue, Mailstop #13, Anchorage, AK 99513–7504; telephone: 907–271–4682; or email: dmushovi@blm.gov. People who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1–800–877–8339 to contact Mr. Mushovic during normal business hours. The FRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question. You will receive a reply during normal business hours. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PLO 7899 was signed on Jan. 11, 2021, and published in the Federal Register on Jan. 19, 2021. The opening order was extended by 60 days on Feb. 18, 2021, for the orderly management of the public lands. PLOs 7900, 7901, 7902, and 7903 were signed on Jan. 15 and 16, 2021, but have not been published in the Federal Register and therefore do not have an opening date. After signature of these PLOs in January 2021, the BLM identified defects in the PLOs, including, but not limited to: Failure to secure consent from the Department of Defense with regard to lands withdrawn for defense purposes as required by Section 204(i) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) (43 U.S.C. 1714(i)); insufficient analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act, including failure to adequately analyze potential impacts on subsistence hunting and fishing, and reliance on outdated data in environmental impact statements prepared in 2006 and 2007; failure to comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act; and possible failure to adequately evaluate impacts under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act. During the two-year period after publication of this Federal Register Notice, the BLM will address comments, undertake additional analysis, complete necessary consultation, and correct defects in the PLOs. The BLM will publish a notice of intent to begin this process within 60 days of the publication of this notice. For the orderly administration of the public lands and in accordance with 43 CFR 2091.6, this Order amends the opening order contained in Paragraph 3 of PLO 7899 (86 FR 5236) as follows: At 8 a.m. Alaska Time on April 16, 2023, the lands described in paragraph 1 of PLO 7899, (86 FR 5236) shall be open to all forms of appropriation under PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 20193 the general public land laws, including location and entry under the mining laws, leasing under the Mineral Leasing Act of February 25, 1920, as amended, subject to valid existing rights, the provisions of existing withdrawals, other segregations of record, and the requirements of applicable law. All valid applications received at or prior to 8 a.m. Alaska Time on April 16, 2023, shall be considered as simultaneously filed at that time. Those received thereafter shall be considered in the order of filing. Appropriation of any of the lands referenced in Paragraph 1 of PLO 7899, (86 FR 5236) under the general mining laws prior to the date and time of revocation remain unauthorized. Any such attempted appropriation, including attempted adverse possession under 30 U.S.C. 38, shall vest no rights against the United States. State law governs acts required to establish a location and to initiate a right of possession where not in conflict with Federal law. The BLM will not intervene in disputes between rival locators over possessory rights since Congress has provided for such determinations in local courts. Laura Daniel-Davis, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals Management. [FR Doc. 2021–07794 Filed 4–15–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–JA–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NRNHL–DTS#-31751; PPWOCRADI0, PCU00RP14.R50000] National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The National Park Service is soliciting electronic comments on the significance of properties nominated before April 3, 2021, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. DATES: Comments should be submitted electronically by May 3, 2021. ADDRESSES: Comments are encouraged to be submitted electronically to National_Register_Submissions@ nps.gov with the subject line ‘‘Public Comment on <property or proposed district name, (County) State≤.’’ If you have no access to email you may send them via U.S. Postal Service and all other carriers to the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\16APN1.SGM 16APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 72 (Friday, April 16, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20192-20193]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-07847]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Indian Affairs

[212A2100DD/AAKC001030/A0A501010.999900253G]


Bureau of Indian Education Waiver of State Assessments for 2020-
2021 School Year

AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of Tribal consultation and public meetings.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is considering requesting 
from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) a waiver of assessment 
requirements for the 2020-2021 School Year (SY) for the protection of 
the health and safety or students, staff, and their communities, which 
have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. BIE's implementing 
regulations of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 
(ESEA) require BIE to administer unified assessments each SY.

DATES: Tribal consultation sessions will be held from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. 
Eastern Time (ET), and public meetings will be held from 4 p.m. to 5 
p.m. ET on May 4 and 5, 2021. Written comments must be received by 
11:59 p.m. ET, May 7, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Please register in advance for each session using the 
following link: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItcumgqjMvH9cg5ttOrsDY0KmZB1IuLJQ.
    You will receive a confirmation email upon registration with 
directions for joining. Written comments may be emailed to 
[email protected].

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Tamarah Pfeiffer, Chief Academic 
Officer, Bureau of Indian Education; fax: (505) 563-3043 or email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The BIE is seeking Tribal input and public 
stakeholder input on whether to request from the U.S. Department of 
Education (ED) a waiver of BIE's unified assessments for the 2020-2021 
School Year (SY). BIE's implementing regulations of the Elementary and 
Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), Public Law 89-10, as amended, 
require BIE to administer unified assessments each SY. Additionally, 
BIE is requesting recommendations regarding using U.S. Department of 
Education's assessment administration flexibilities issued on February 
22, 2021. Should BIE extend testing into the summer or fall 2021 and/or 
shorten tests so that there is a less of an impact on instruction. The 
justifications for the requests include the need to protect the health 
and safety of the students, families, staff and Tribal communities.
    BIE has invited Tribes by letter. BIE also welcomes input from 
families of students at BIE schools and other stakeholders. Please see 
the information in the DATES and ADDRESSES section of this notice for 
information on the public sessions and directions on joining.

Bryan Newland,
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2021-07847 Filed 4-15-21; 8:45 am]
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