Sample records for existing federal programs

  1. 44 CFR 16.150 - Program accessibility: Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 44 Emergency Management and Assistance 1 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Program accessibility: Existing facilities. 16.150 Section 16.150 Emergency Management and Assistance FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT... IN PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY § 16.150 Program...

  2. Federal Funding Alternatives. White House Conference on Library and Information Services: Pre-Conference Meetings on Special Themes, June 8-9 and September 14, 1978.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Trezza, Alphonse F.

    Existing and potential federal funding programs for libraries are discussed in this special conference theme summary. The relation of library funding to the total intergovernmental grant system is explained, and eight existing federal programs are outlined that support (1) public library services, (2) interlibrary cooperation, (3) school libraries…

  3. 20 CFR 10.739 - What kind of objective evidence of a potential Federal crime must exist for coverage to be extended?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-04-01

    ...-Federal Law Enforcement Officers § 10.739 What kind of objective evidence of a potential Federal crime... potential Federal crime must exist for coverage to be extended? 10.739 Section 10.739 Employees' Benefits OFFICE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAMS, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION ACT CLAIMS...

  4. 43 CFR 404.53 - Does this rule provide authority for the transfer of pre-existing facilities from Federal to...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... RECLAMATION, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR RECLAMATION RURAL WATER SUPPLY PROGRAM Miscellaneous § 404.53 Does...-existing facilities or pre-existing components of any water system from Federal to private ownership, or...

  5. Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: Removal of Eligible and Ineligible Individuals From Existing Enrollments. Final rule.

    PubMed

    2018-01-23

    The United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing a final rule amending Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program regulations to provide a process for removal of certain identified individuals who are found not to be eligible as family members from FEHB enrollments. This process would apply to individuals for whom there is a failure to provide adequate documentation of eligibility when requested. This action also amends Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program regulations to allow certain eligible family members to be removed from existing self and family or self plus one enrollments.

  6. ACHP | Federal Agency Historic Preservation Programs and Officers

    Science.gov Websites

    Working with Section 106 Federal, State, & Tribal Programs Training & Education Publications foster conditions under which modern society and prehistoric and historic resources can exist in

  7. 15 CFR 930.32 - Consistent to the maximum extent practicable.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FEDERAL CONSISTENCY WITH APPROVED COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS Consistency for... management programs unless full consistency is prohibited by existing law applicable to the Federal agency. (2) Section 307(e) of the Act does not relieve Federal agencies of the consistency requirements under...

  8. An Historical Analysis and Comparison of the Military Retirement System and the Federal Employee Retirement system

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1998-06-01

    retirement programs in existence. This thesis concentrates on the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and its successor the Federal Employee Retirement...federal employees at the beginning of fiscal year 1995. (Ref. 11, p. 2) The basic objective of the CSRS and FERS programs is to attract quality...and FERS both provide pensions for retired federal employees , the programs are designed differently. CSRS was established in 1920 and predates the

  9. Federal Student Loan Programs: Opportunities Exist to Improve Audit Requirements and Oversight Procedures. Report to Congressional Committees. GAO-10-668

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Daly, Kay L.

    2010-01-01

    The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, Pub. L. No. 110-315, mandated GAO (Government Accountability Office) to study the financial and compliance audits and reviews required or conducted for the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) program and the Federal Direct Student Loan (DL) program. The Department of Education's (Education) Office of…

  10. The NIE Home-Based Early Education Program.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Gruskin, Susan

    The initial plans for the National Institute of Education (NIE) program in early childhood education are described. The first part of the document contains a discussion of the relationship between planned NIE programs and existing early childhood federal programs. In both planned and existing programs, disadvantaged children are the primary…

  11. 10 CFR 4.550 - Program accessibility: Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE COMMISSION Enforcement of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs or Activities Conducted by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission § 4.550 Program accessibility: Existing facilities. (a) General. The agency shall operate each program or activity...

  12. 10 CFR 4.550 - Program accessibility: Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... 10 Energy 1 2011-01-01 2011-01-01 false Program accessibility: Existing facilities. 4.550 Section 4.550 Energy NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS OR...) Transition plan. In the event that structural changes to facilities will be undertaken to achieve program...

  13. 10 CFR 4.550 - Program accessibility: Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... 10 Energy 1 2012-01-01 2012-01-01 false Program accessibility: Existing facilities. 4.550 Section 4.550 Energy NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS OR...) Transition plan. In the event that structural changes to facilities will be undertaken to achieve program...

  14. 5 CFR 1636.150 - Program accessibility: Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... facilities. 1636.150 Section 1636.150 Administrative Personnel FEDERAL RETIREMENT THRIFT INVESTMENT BOARD... RETIREMENT THRIFT INVESTMENT BOARD § 1636.150 Program accessibility: Existing facilities. (a) General. The... fundamental alteration in the nature of a program or activity or in undue financial and administrative burdens...

  15. 44 CFR 16.150 - Program accessibility: Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ...: Existing facilities. 16.150 Section 16.150 Emergency Management and Assistance FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT... accessibility: Existing facilities. (a) General. The agency shall operate each program or activity so that the... facilities accessible to and usable by individuals with handicaps; (2) In the case of historic preservation...

  16. 76 FR 26220 - Federal Acquisition Regulation; Socioeconomic Program Parity

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-05-06

    ... DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE... Federal Acquisition Regulation; Socioeconomic Program Parity AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD), General... expectation exists (see 19.502-3 as to partial set-asides). Although past acquisition history of an item or...

  17. 77 FR 63340 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Existing Collection, Comments Requested: Federal...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-10-16

    ... DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Federal Bureau of Investigation [OMB Number 1110-0026] Agency Information.... The Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Criminal Justice Information..., Management and Program Analyst, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS...

  18. 77 FR 62534 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Existing Collection, Comments Requested: Federal...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-10-15

    ... DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Federal Bureau of Investigation [OMB Number 1110-0026] Agency Information.... The Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Criminal Justice Information..., Management and Program Analyst, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS...

  19. Standards for Teaching about the Federal Reserve System: An Initiative by Two Federal Reserve Banks

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Bosshardt, William D.; Grimes, Paul W.; Suiter, Mary C.

    2011-01-01

    In the fall of 2008, the Federal Reserve Banks of Atlanta and St. Louis began a systematic evaluation of their economic and personal finance educational outreach programs. Both banks were interested in developing tools to assess the success of their existing economic and financial education programs. However, before any assessment could begin, a…

  20. 10 CFR 4.550 - Program accessibility: Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... 10 Energy 1 2014-01-01 2014-01-01 false Program accessibility: Existing facilities. 4.550 Section 4.550 Energy NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS OR... changes shall be made by August 22, 1989, but in any event as expeditiously as possible. (d) Transition...

  1. 10 CFR 4.550 - Program accessibility: Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... 10 Energy 1 2013-01-01 2013-01-01 false Program accessibility: Existing facilities. 4.550 Section 4.550 Energy NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS OR... changes shall be made by August 22, 1989, but in any event as expeditiously as possible. (d) Transition...

  2. Feeding Children: Federal Child Nutrition Policies in the 1980's. Budget Issue Paper for Fiscal Year 1981.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Hoagland, G. William; And Others

    This paper addresses questions concerning the purpose and effectiveness of existing child nutrition programs. Chapter I introduces the major budget issues concerning these programs. Chapter II presents the historical development of the programs and focuses on the federal policies affecting the nutrition and health of children. Chapter III…

  3. 30 CFR 736.11 - General procedural requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... expects coal exploration or surface coal mining and reclamation operations to exist on non-Federal and non... program for regulation of coal exploration and surface coal mining and reclamation operations on non... revise a Federal program for a State, if necessary to further the purposes of the Act and the regulations...

  4. 30 CFR 736.11 - General procedural requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... expects coal exploration or surface coal mining and reclamation operations to exist on non-Federal and non... program for regulation of coal exploration and surface coal mining and reclamation operations on non... revise a Federal program for a State, if necessary to further the purposes of the Act and the regulations...

  5. 30 CFR 736.11 - General procedural requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... expects coal exploration or surface coal mining and reclamation operations to exist on non-Federal and non... program for regulation of coal exploration and surface coal mining and reclamation operations on non... revise a Federal program for a State, if necessary to further the purposes of the Act and the regulations...

  6. 30 CFR 736.11 - General procedural requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... expects coal exploration or surface coal mining and reclamation operations to exist on non-Federal and non... program for regulation of coal exploration and surface coal mining and reclamation operations on non... revise a Federal program for a State, if necessary to further the purposes of the Act and the regulations...

  7. 30 CFR 736.11 - General procedural requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... expects coal exploration or surface coal mining and reclamation operations to exist on non-Federal and non... program for regulation of coal exploration and surface coal mining and reclamation operations on non... revise a Federal program for a State, if necessary to further the purposes of the Act and the regulations...

  8. Student Loan Programs. As Federal Costs of Loan Consolidation Rise, Other Options Should be Examined. Report to Congressional Requesters.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    General Accounting Office, Washington, DC.

    In this report GAO recommends that the Secretary of Education assess the advantages of consolidation loans for borrowers and the government in light of program costs and identify options for reducing federal costs. Options could include targeting the program to borrowers at risk of default and extending existing consolidation alternatives to more…

  9. Preparing to Take Advantage of New Programs in the Economic Stimulus Package

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Stelow, Shawn

    2009-01-01

    The proposed federal stimulus package could help to strengthen existing programs with track records of proven performance and strong accountability and administrative systems. This is good news for afterschool programs leaders who can leverage existing relationships and sustainability plans to access new funding opportunities. In these times, a…

  10. Medicaid and CHIP: Opportunities Exist to Improve U.S. Insular Area Demographic Data That Could Be Used to Help Determine Federal Funding. GAO-09-558R

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Kohn, Linda T.

    2009-01-01

    The five largest insular areas of the United States--American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands--receive federal funding through Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), joint federal-state programs that finance health care for certain low-income…

  11. Cost of Incremental Expansion of an Existing Family Medicine Residency Program.

    PubMed

    Ashkin, Evan A; Newton, Warren P; Toomey, Brian; Lingley, Ronald; Page, Cristen P

    2017-07-01

    Expanding residency training programs to address shortages in the primary care workforce is challenged by the present graduate medical education (GME) environment. The Medicare funding cap on new GME positions and reductions in the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Teaching Health Center (THC) GME program require innovative solutions to support primary care residency expansion. Sparse literature exists to assist in predicting the actual cost of incremental expansion of a family medicine residency program without federal or state GME support. In 2011 a collaboration to develop a community health center (CHC) academic medical partnership (CHAMP), was formed and created a THC as a training site for expansion of an existing family medicine residency program. The cost of expansion was a critical factor as no Federal GME funding or HRSA THC GME program support was available. Initial start-up costs were supported by a federal grant and local foundations. Careful financial analysis of the expansion has provided actual costs per resident of the incremental expansion of the residencyRESULTS: The CHAMP created a new THC and expanded the residency from eight to ten residents per year. The cost of expansion was approximately $72,000 per resident per year. The cost of incremental expansion of our residency program in the CHAMP model was more than 50% less than that of the recently reported cost of training in the HRSA THC GME program.

  12. 31 CFR 50.80 - Federal cause of action and remedy.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ...) of this section shall exist only for causes of action for property damage, personal injury, or death... 31 Money and Finance: Treasury 1 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Federal cause of action and remedy... RISK INSURANCE PROGRAM Federal Cause of Action; Approval of Settlements § 50.80 Federal cause of action...

  13. 78 FR 56940 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Existing Collection-Reinstatement, Comments Requested...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-09-16

    ... DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Federal Bureau of Investigation [OMB Number 1110-0046] Agency Information... Palm Print ACTION: 60-day Notice. The Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI..., Supervisory Management and Program Analyst, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Criminal Justice Information...

  14. 2008 Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) Market Report

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Tremper, C.

    2009-07-01

    This report assesses the market for Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) services as it existed in FY 2008. It discusses Federal energy management goal progress in FY 2008, and examines the environment in which agencies implemented energy management projects over the last three years. The report also discusses some recent events that will increase the market for FEMP services, and outlines FEMP's major strategies to address these changes in FY 2009 and beyond.

  15. 7 CFR 15b.18 - Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Accessibility § 15b.18 Existing facilities. (a) Accessibility. A recipient shall operate each assisted program or activity so that when each part is viewed in... results in making its program or activity accessible to qualified handicapped persons. A recipient is not...

  16. Basic Program Elements for Federal employee Occupational Safety and Health Programs and related matters; Subpart I for Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements. Final rule.

    PubMed

    2013-08-05

    OSHA is issuing a final rule amending the Basic Program Elements to require Federal agencies to submit their occupational injury and illness recordkeeping information to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and OSHA on an annual basis. The information, which is already required to be created and maintained by Federal agencies, will be used by BLS to aggregate injury and illness information throughout the Federal government. OSHA will use the information to identify Federal establishments with high incidence rates for targeted inspection, and assist in determining the most effective safety and health training for Federal employees. The final rule also interprets several existing basic program elements in our regulations to clarify requirements applicable to Federal agencies, amends the date when Federal agencies must submit to the Secretary of Labor their annual report on occupational safety and health programs, amends the date when the Secretary of Labor must submit to the President the annual report on Federal agency safety and health, and clarifies that Federal agencies must include uncompensated volunteers when reporting and recording occupational injuries and illnesses.

  17. Do Farmers' Markets Improve Diet of Participants Using Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs? A Literature Review

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Byker, Carmen J.; Misyak, Sarah; Shanks, Justin; Serrano, Elena L.

    2013-01-01

    Farmers' markets have emerged as one health strategy to improve the access and availability of fresh foods for limited-resource audiences using federal nutrition assistance programs, although their effectiveness on dietary intake is not well understood. The review reported here evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of existing research about…

  18. Moving from Data for Compliance to Data for Action. Federal Spotlight

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Data Quality Campaign, 2014

    2014-01-01

    A wide array of federal funding opportunities exists to help states build a secure infrastructure to support data use and ensure that students are prepared for college and careers. Because the reporting requirements for these programs are frequently developed without input from other programs and agencies, grantees are required to report data that…

  19. Developing and Managing Talent in the SEA. Benchmark. No. 4

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Gross, B.; Jochim A.

    2013-01-01

    State education agencies (SEAs) are reframing their work to be more coordinated and strategic but talent in most SEAs continues to be in large part defined by federal programs and oriented toward the routines of compliance. Existing talent pipelines in SEAs are rooted in the historic functions of administering federal programs and doing little…

  20. The Family and Federal Drug Abuse Policies--Programs: Toward Making the Invisible Family Visible.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Clayton, Richard R.

    1979-01-01

    Notes why the family is not considered in drug policy and programing and asserts that existing conditions demand conscious consideration of the family in efforts of federal drug agencies. Data show changing parameters of drug use-abuse. A research and prevention agenda that integrates the family is presented. (Author/BEF)

  1. 46 CFR 507.150 - Program accessibility: Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION... and usable by handicapped persons. This paragraph does not— (1) Necessarily require the agency to make each of its existing facilities accessible to and usable by handicapped persons; (2) In the case of...

  2. Opening up the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.

    PubMed

    McArdle, F B

    1995-01-01

    The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) can serve as a vehicle to extend access to private health insurance to nonfederal workers. Opening up the FEHBP may also be a politically feasible incremental change because it potentially appeals to those at both ends of the political spectrum. Each of the various ways of enabling nonfederal workers to participate in the FEHBP has its pros and cons. This paper looks at using the FEHBP as a voluntary buy-in opportunity to help those who lack health insurance--without displacing or disrupting existing sources of health coverage or creating an expensive federal program.

  3. Federal lands highway phase II benchmarking study

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2000-11-01

    In order to determine the most effective use of existing and future staff, to quantify the appropriate number of engineers and technicians required to deliver the Federal Lands Highway Program and to identify recommended management practices in proje...

  4. 47 CFR 54.604 - Consortia, telecommunications services, and existing contracts.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... 47 Telecommunication 3 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false Consortia, telecommunications services, and existing contracts. 54.604 Section 54.604 Telecommunication FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (CONTINUED... Telecommunications Program § 54.604 Consortia, telecommunications services, and existing contracts. (a) Consortia. (1...

  5. 47 CFR 54.604 - Consortia, telecommunications services, and existing contracts.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... 47 Telecommunication 3 2013-10-01 2013-10-01 false Consortia, telecommunications services, and existing contracts. 54.604 Section 54.604 Telecommunication FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (CONTINUED... Telecommunications Program § 54.604 Consortia, telecommunications services, and existing contracts. (a) Consortia. (1...

  6. Managing the Federal Direct Student Loan Program. Hearing before the Human Resources and Intergovernmental Relations Subcommittee of the Committee on Government Operations. House of Representatives, One Hundred Third Congress, First Session (June 10, 1993).

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Congress of the U. S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Government Operations.

    The House Subcommittee on Human Resources and Intergovernmental Relations met to hear testimony from leaders in government and higher education on managing the federal direct student loan program. Focus was on the Department of Education's plans to correct existing management problems of the Guaranteed Student Loan Program and implement the…

  7. 5 CFR 2416.150 - Program accessibility: Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... ENFORCEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY THE FEDERAL... shall operate each program or activity so that the program or activity, when viewed in its entirety, is... fundamental alteration in the nature of a program or activity or in undue financial and administrative burdens...

  8. School Meal Programs: Few Instances of Foodborne Outbreaks Reported, but Opportunities Exist To Enhance Outbreak Data and Food Safety Practices. Report to Congressional Requesters.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Dyckman, Lawrence J.

    This report details a study by the United States General Accounting Office (GAO) of food safety in public schools. The study examined: (1) the frequency and causes of reported food-borne illness outbreaks associated with the federal school-meal programs; and (2) the practices that federal, state, and local governments, as well as other food…

  9. Protecting People and Families from Radon: A Federal Action Plan for Saving Lives

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    This strategy for radon action outlines actions federal agencies can take within existing resources and program capacities to advance the Healthy People 2020 radon objectives and launch a national effort to end all avoidable radon-induced lung cancer death

  10. Small Hydropower in the United States

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Hadjerioua, Boualem; Johnson, Kurt

    Small hydropower, defined in this report as hydropower with a generating capacity of up to 10 MW typically built using existing dams, pipelines, and canals has substantial opportunity for growth. Existing small hydropower comprises about 75% of the current US hydropower fleet in terms of number of plants. The economic feasibility of developing new small hydropower projects has substantially improved recently, making small hydropower the type of new hydropower development most likely to occur. In 2013, Congress unanimously approved changes to simplify federal permitting requirements for small hydropower, lowering costs and reducing the amount of time required to receive federalmore » approvals. In 2014, Congress funded a new federal incentive payment program for hydropower, currently worth approximately 1.5 cents/kWh. Federal and state grant and loan programs for small hydropower are becoming available. Pending changes in federal climate policy could benefit all renewable energy sources, including small hydropower. Notwithstanding remaining barriers, development of new small hydropower is expected to accelerate in response to recent policy changes.« less

  11. 22 CFR 217.22 - Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Existing facilities. 217.22 Section 217.22... PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Accessibility § 217.22 Existing facilities... necessary to achieve full accessibility under § 217.22(a) and, if the time period of the transition plan is...

  12. 22 CFR 217.22 - Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-04-01

    ... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2013-04-01 2013-04-01 false Existing facilities. 217.22 Section 217.22... PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Accessibility § 217.22 Existing facilities... necessary to achieve full accessibility under § 217.22(a) and, if the time period of the transition plan is...

  13. 22 CFR 217.22 - Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-04-01

    ... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2014-04-01 2014-04-01 false Existing facilities. 217.22 Section 217.22... PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Accessibility § 217.22 Existing facilities... necessary to achieve full accessibility under § 217.22(a) and, if the time period of the transition plan is...

  14. 22 CFR 217.22 - Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-04-01

    ... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2012-04-01 2012-04-01 false Existing facilities. 217.22 Section 217.22... PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Accessibility § 217.22 Existing facilities... necessary to achieve full accessibility under § 217.22(a) and, if the time period of the transition plan is...

  15. 22 CFR 217.22 - Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-04-01

    ... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2011-04-01 2011-04-01 false Existing facilities. 217.22 Section 217.22... PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Accessibility § 217.22 Existing facilities... necessary to achieve full accessibility under § 217.22(a) and, if the time period of the transition plan is...

  16. Preparing for Educational Change: Incorporating the Support Curriculum into the Basic Curriculum.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Hannifin, Michael J.; Barrett, Bradley K.

    1983-01-01

    Increased local control for support programs formerly federally funded will require planning and coordination. Curriculum systematization is a process for determining the compatibility of support programs with the existing local curriculum. (SK)

  17. 77 FR 66636 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Existing Collection, Comments Requested: Approval of an...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-11-06

    ... (FBI), Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division's NICS Section will be submitting the... Program Analyst, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Criminal Justice Information Services Division, National... Information Services (CJIS) Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Justice (DOJ...

  18. Finding Federal Money for Children's Services: Financing Services for Children through Title XX and Other Programs. Manual 1.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Copeland, William C.

    This is the first manual of a 4-part series on how to find, obtain, contract for and manage Federal money for children's services. The first manual concentrates on ways to locate funds for new and existing programs. Emphasis is on Title XX of the Social Security Act, but attention is given also to alternative sources where Title XX funds are not…

  19. 46 CFR 507.150 - Program accessibility: Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION... or activity so that the program or activity, when viewed in its entirety, is readily accessible to... activity or in undue financial and administrative burdens. In those circumstances where agency personnel...

  20. 28 CFR 41.57 - Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... 28 Judicial Administration 1 2014-07-01 2014-07-01 false Existing facilities. 41.57 Section 41.57 Judicial Administration DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IMPLEMENTATION OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 12250, NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS Guidelines for Determining Discriminatory...

  1. 28 CFR 41.57 - Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... 28 Judicial Administration 1 2012-07-01 2012-07-01 false Existing facilities. 41.57 Section 41.57 Judicial Administration DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IMPLEMENTATION OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 12250, NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS Guidelines for Determining Discriminatory...

  2. 28 CFR 41.57 - Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... 28 Judicial Administration 1 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Existing facilities. 41.57 Section 41.57 Judicial Administration DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IMPLEMENTATION OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 12250, NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS Guidelines for Determining Discriminatory...

  3. 28 CFR 41.57 - Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... 28 Judicial Administration 1 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Existing facilities. 41.57 Section 41.57 Judicial Administration DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IMPLEMENTATION OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 12250, NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS Guidelines for Determining Discriminatory...

  4. 28 CFR 41.57 - Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... 28 Judicial Administration 1 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false Existing facilities. 41.57 Section 41.57 Judicial Administration DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IMPLEMENTATION OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 12250, NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS Guidelines for Determining Discriminatory...

  5. National Emergency and Federal Junior Colleges in New Jersey: It Takes a Lot to Move Old New Jersey

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Simpson, Michael W.

    2007-01-01

    The six federally financed public emergency junior colleges in New Jersey, part of the temporary relief program of the Federal Emergency Relief Administration during the Great Depression, all ceased operations as public junior colleges after only a few years in existence. Yet their study is of import for many reasons: (1) Monmouth University and…

  6. 78 FR 40513 - Division of Federal Employees' Compensation; Proposed Extension of Existing Collection; Comment...

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    2013-07-05

    ... DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of Workers' Compensation Programs Division of Federal Employees... Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a... concerning the proposed collection: Notice of Law Enforcement Officer's Injury or Occupational Disease (CA...

  7. 78 FR 40514 - Division of Federal Employees' Compensation; Proposed Extension of Existing Collection; Comment...

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    2013-07-05

    ... DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of Workers' Compensation Programs Division of Federal Employees... Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a... War Hazards Compensation Act (CA-278). A copy of the proposed information collection request can be...

  8. Generic Drug Cost Containment in Medicaid: Lessons from Five State MAC Programs

    PubMed Central

    Abramson, Richard G.; Harrington, Catherine A.; Missmar, Raad; Li, Susan P.; Mendelson, Daniel N.

    2004-01-01

    In Medicaid, generic drug cost containment revolves around two programs: the Federal upper limit (FUL) program and State maximum allowable cost (MAC) programs. This article analyzes MAC programs in five States and finds considerable variation between these programs and the FUL program in both size and pricing aggressiveness. We conclude that expansion of existing MAC programs and creation of new ones could contribute to cost containment efforts nationwide. Options for States seeking to optimize their efforts include focusing on pricing for drugs with high sales volumes, ensuring that MAC lists include prices for all forms and dosages of listed drug entities, and collaborating with other States or the Federal Government on MAC list operations. PMID:15229994

  9. 78 FR 38455 - Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Electric Motors

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    2013-06-26

    ... Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Electric Motors; Proposed Rule #0;#0;Federal Register / Vol. 78, No... 431 [Docket No. EERE-2012-BT-TP-0043] RIN 1904-AC89 Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for... establishing definitions, specifying testing set-up procedures necessary to test, and extending DOE's existing...

  10. Evaluation of a Bullying Prevention Program

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    Hallford, Abby; Borntrager, Cameo; Davis, Joanne L.

    2006-01-01

    In order to address the federal "No Child Left Behind Act", the state of Oklahoma required that all public schools address the problem of bullying. Although numerous anti-bullying programs exist, few have been evaluated to determine their effectiveness. The present study evaluated the effectiveness of one such program,…

  11. 78 FR 71715 - Amendments to Highway Safety Program Guidelines

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    2013-11-29

    ... promulgate uniform guidelines for State highway safety programs. This notice revises five of the existing... successful and are based on sound science and program administration. The revised guidelines are Guideline No... become effective as of the date of publication of this document in the Federal Register. FOR FURTHER...

  12. 78 FR 73702 - Federal Travel Regulation (FTR); Telework Travel Expenses Test Programs

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    2013-12-09

    ... done to apply for test program authority? The head of the agency or designee must design the test... agency for travel to the pre-existing duty station. Sec. 300-90.7 What is the duration of test programs... Expenses Test Programs AGENCY: Office of Government-wide Policy, U.S. General Services Administration (GSA...

  13. 45 CFR 605.22 - Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE... accessible to qualified handicapped persons. This paragraph does not require a recipient to make each of its existing facilities or every part of a facility accessible to and usable by qualified handicapped persons...

  14. 10 CFR 1040.72 - Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... 10 Energy 4 2011-01-01 2011-01-01 false Existing facilities. 1040.72 Section 1040.72 Energy DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (GENERAL PROVISIONS) NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES... three years after the effective date of this subpart. (d) Transition plan. In the event that structural...

  15. 10 CFR 1040.72 - Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... 10 Energy 4 2014-01-01 2014-01-01 false Existing facilities. 1040.72 Section 1040.72 Energy DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (GENERAL PROVISIONS) NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES... three years after the effective date of this subpart. (d) Transition plan. In the event that structural...

  16. 10 CFR 1040.72 - Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... 10 Energy 4 2013-01-01 2013-01-01 false Existing facilities. 1040.72 Section 1040.72 Energy DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (GENERAL PROVISIONS) NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES... three years after the effective date of this subpart. (d) Transition plan. In the event that structural...

  17. 10 CFR 1040.72 - Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... 10 Energy 4 2012-01-01 2012-01-01 false Existing facilities. 1040.72 Section 1040.72 Energy DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (GENERAL PROVISIONS) NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES... three years after the effective date of this subpart. (d) Transition plan. In the event that structural...

  18. 5 CFR 894.102 - If I have a pre-existing dental or vision condition, may I join FEDVIP?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... 5 Administrative Personnel 2 2013-01-01 2013-01-01 false If I have a pre-existing dental or vision... MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED) CIVIL SERVICE REGULATIONS (CONTINUED) FEDERAL EMPLOYEES DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE PROGRAM Administration and General Provisions § 894.102 If I have a pre-existing dental or vision...

  19. 5 CFR 894.102 - If I have a pre-existing dental or vision condition, may I join FEDVIP?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... 5 Administrative Personnel 2 2014-01-01 2014-01-01 false If I have a pre-existing dental or vision... MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED) CIVIL SERVICE REGULATIONS (CONTINUED) FEDERAL EMPLOYEES DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE PROGRAM Administration and General Provisions § 894.102 If I have a pre-existing dental or vision...

  20. 5 CFR 894.102 - If I have a pre-existing dental or vision condition, may I join FEDVIP?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... 5 Administrative Personnel 2 2012-01-01 2012-01-01 false If I have a pre-existing dental or vision... MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED) CIVIL SERVICE REGULATIONS (CONTINUED) FEDERAL EMPLOYEES DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE PROGRAM Administration and General Provisions § 894.102 If I have a pre-existing dental or vision...

  1. 5 CFR 894.102 - If I have a pre-existing dental or vision condition, may I join FEDVIP?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... 5 Administrative Personnel 2 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false If I have a pre-existing dental or vision... MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED) CIVIL SERVICE REGULATIONS (CONTINUED) FEDERAL EMPLOYEES DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE PROGRAM Administration and General Provisions § 894.102 If I have a pre-existing dental or vision...

  2. 5 CFR 894.102 - If I have a pre-existing dental or vision condition, may I join FEDVIP?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... 5 Administrative Personnel 2 2011-01-01 2011-01-01 false If I have a pre-existing dental or vision... MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED) CIVIL SERVICE REGULATIONS (CONTINUED) FEDERAL EMPLOYEES DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE PROGRAM Administration and General Provisions § 894.102 If I have a pre-existing dental or vision...

  3. 75 FR 4963 - Federal Housing Administration (FHA): Hospital Mortgage Insurance Program-Refinancing Hospital Loans

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    2010-01-29

    ... impact on hospitals across the Nation. At a time when the demand for health care services is on the rise... capital to help hospitals refinance debt was sufficiently available, and that the demand for this type of... nursing home, existing assisted living facility, existing intermediate care facility, existing board and...

  4. Student Leaders as Advocates

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Suitt, Regina

    2016-01-01

    The need for adult education programs and services is great, yet federal and state funding and enrollment have declined. This reality means that the field is burdened to protect what federal dollars still exist. One approach to address these funding challenges is to engage students in making the case to funders and policy makers for addressing…

  5. EPA’s Lead-based Paint Enforcement Helps Protect Children and Vulnerable Communities

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) New and Existing Chemicals (NEC) Program is exclusively a federal program that provides for review of the risk of chemicals prior to their manufacture and importation to prevent unreasonable risk to human health

  6. Energy Recovery Hydropower: Prospects for Off-Setting Electricity Costs for Agricultural, Municipal, and Industrial Water Providers and Users; July 2017 - September 2017

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Levine, Aaron L.; Curtis, Taylor L.; Johnson, Kurt

    Energy recovery hydropower is one of the most cost-effective types of new hydropower development because it is constructed utilizing existing infrastructure, and it is typically able to complete Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) review in 60 days. Recent changes in federal and state policy have supported energy recovery hydropower. In addition, some states have developed programs and policies to support energy recovery hydropower, including resource assessments, regulatory streamlining initiatives, and grant and loan programs to reduce project development costs. This report examines current federal and state policy drivers for energy recovery hydropower, reviews market trends, and looks ahead at futuremore » federal resource assessments and hydropower reform legislation.« less

  7. Rothe Development Corporation v. Department of Defense: The Constitutionality of Federal Contracting Programs for Minority-Owned and Other Small Business

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2009-03-16

    not have sufficient evidence to conclude that there was racial discrimination in defense contracting when it reauthorized the program in 2006. This...report examines the Rothe decision in detail; describes existing contracting programs for minority-owned and women -owned small businesses; and analyzes

  8. An Analysis of Homeless Veterans Participating in the Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program

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    Campbell, Katrina Lanelle

    2010-01-01

    The purpose of this study was to conduct an analysis on ex post facto data of the federal grant supported Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) administered at Goodwill Industries of Lower South Carolina. Pre-existing data on variables such as performance goals, training activities, support services, and demographics from program years…

  9. Guidelines for Parent Involvement in Chapter 1 Programs.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Weckstein, Paul

    Chapter 1 is the largest federal education program in existence. It provides extra services to help low-achieving students and is targeted primarily at areas where low-income families reside. Parent involvement in designing and implementing the program is an essential part of Chapter 1. However, the parent involvement component is often not as…

  10. An Economic Analysis of Alternative Programs to Finance Higher Education.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Mathematica, Inc., Bethesda, MD.

    The Federal government operates several programs that provide money, either as loans or as a combination of grants and loans, to students. This paper attempts to clarify the economic and budgetary implications associated with continuing these existing programs, and discusses the differing economic consequences that would follow if some alternative…

  11. Federal and State Responses to the Emergency Response Communications Program. Draft Report, March 1979.

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1979-06-01

    expansion of terrestrial system meets all planned needs i Department of Housing Under review and Urban Development Department of Interior No baseline...be a suitable addition to table 1.1. SI The cost and available federal support will be important to P the states and will have an effect on our total...Repeater ə Jsystems to expand the system coverage. The attached map shows the existing program and future expansion . II, TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION - i |A

  12. Federally Funded Programs Related to Building Energy Use: Overlaps, Challenges, and Opportunities for Collaboration

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    Cort, Katherine A.; Butner, Ryan S.; Hostick, Donna J.

    2010-10-01

    As energy efficiency in buildings continues to move from discreet technology development to an integrated systems approach, the need to understand and integrate complementary goals and targets becomes more pronounced. Whether within Department of Energy’s (DOE) Building Technologies Program (BTP), across the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), or throughout DOE and the Federal government, mutual gains and collaboration synergies exist that are not easily achieved because of organizational and time constraints. There also cases where federal agencies may be addressing similar issues, but with different (and sometimes conflicting) outcomes in mind. This report conducts a comprehensive inventorymore » across all EERE and other relevant Federal agencies of potential activities with synergistic benefits. A taxonomy of activities with potential interdependencies is presented. The report identifies a number of federal program objectives, products, and plans related to building energy efficiency and characterizes the current structure and interactions related to these plans and programs. Areas where overlap occurs are identified as are the challenges of addressing issues related to overlapping goals and programs. Based on the input gathered from various sources, including 20 separate interviews with federal agency staff and contractor staff supporting buildings programs, this study identifies a number of synergistic opportunities and makes recommends a number of areas where further collaboration could be beneficial.« less

  13. 24 CFR 8.23 - Alterations of existing housing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... 24 Housing and Urban Development 1 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Alterations of existing housing facilities. 8.23 Section 8.23 Housing and Urban Development Office of the Secretary, Department of Housing and Urban Development NONDISCRIMINATION BASED ON HANDICAP IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS AND...

  14. 24 CFR 8.23 - Alterations of existing housing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-04-01

    ... 24 Housing and Urban Development 1 2011-04-01 2011-04-01 false Alterations of existing housing facilities. 8.23 Section 8.23 Housing and Urban Development Office of the Secretary, Department of Housing and Urban Development NONDISCRIMINATION BASED ON HANDICAP IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS AND...

  15. TSCA Section 9 Relationship to Other Federal Laws

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    EPA's existing chemicals programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and/or characterization, and risk management for chemicals substances in commercial use.

  16. 48 CFR 1519.201-72 - Small and disadvantaged business utilization specialists.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... small businesses with respect to the financial assistance available under existing laws and regulations... business utilization specialists. 1519.201-72 Section 1519.201-72 Federal Acquisition Regulations System ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY SOCIOECONOMIC PROGRAMS SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS Policies 1519.201-72 Small and...

  17. FY2016 Enforcement Actions for the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP)

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) New and Existing Chemicals (NEC) Program is exclusively a federal program that provides for review of the risk of chemicals prior to their manufacture and importation to prevent unreasonable risk to human health

  18. Engineering Discourse in the Structure of the ESP Training at Southern Federal University

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    Sidelnik, Ellina; Melnik, Olga; Burenko, Lyudmila

    2016-01-01

    This paper discusses the essentials of engineering discourse in the structure of the ESP training at Southern Federal University (SFU) (Taganrog, Russia). The purpose of this paper is to justify critical rethinking of existing programs of technical students training in foreign languages at SFU taking into account the increasing role of engineering…

  19. Early Returns: Tax Credit Bonds and School Construction? Policy Report.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Mead, Sara

    A small federal program piloting tax credit bonds to support school construction, the Qualified Zone Academy Bond (QZAB), has existed since 1997--providing evidence of how tax credit bonds could work. This paper analyzes the results of QZABs to date in order to inform policymakers, advance the debate over federal school construction aid, and…

  20. Enlistment Effects and Policy Implications of the Educational Assistance Test Program.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Fernandez, Richard L.

    In 1976 Congress terminated the largest federal program of direct student assistance, the GI Bill. This study followed in the wake of growing dissatisfaction with the existing program and of recruiting difficulties experienced by the services during the late 1970s. This report presents the history and results of the Educational Assistance Test…

  1. Examining the Need for Chinese Language Programs in Mid-Atlantic Community Colleges

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    Uhey, Ruth Ann Johnson

    2012-01-01

    Public education reform designed for K-12 and higher education exists to transform teaching and learning within the United States in order to graduate today's student. One specific initiative on the federal, state, and local levels is the implementation of Chinese language programs. Some of the Chinese language programs in the K-12 education…

  2. The Crisis in Air Pollution Manpower Development

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Moeller, Dade W.

    1974-01-01

    Three studies conducted by the National Air Pollution Manpower Development Advisory Committee concluded there is a crisis in air pollution manpower development within the United States today. The studies investigated the existing federal manpower program, air pollution educational requirements and the quality of graduate level university programs.…

  3. Rothe Development Corporation v. Department of Defense: The Constitutionality of Federal Contracting Programs for Minority-Owned and Other Small Businesses

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2009-04-14

    and analyzes Rothe’s potential effect on these programs, including the Business Development Program under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act...13 Potential Vulnerability of Existing Programs... Newell , Decision in Defense Procurement Case Could Set Precedent, GovExec.com, Nov. 11, 2008, available at http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1108

  4. Public transportation : better data needed to assess length of New Starts process, and options exist to expedite project development.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2009-08-01

    The New Starts program is an important source of new capital investment in mass transportation. To be eligible for federal funding, a project must advance through the different project development phases of the New Starts program, including alternati...

  5. Satellite Communities: Proposal for a New Housing Program

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Weissbourd, Bernard

    1972-01-01

    Proposes that the Federal Government should embark on a land-acquisition program for new satellite communities; that antidiscrimination laws should be enforced by lending authorities and savings and loan associations; that existing subsidies for housing should be redirected toward low-income families; and that the government should provide funds…

  6. The Development of Distance Education in the Russian Federation and the Former Soviet Union

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    Zawacki-Richter, Olaf; Kourotchkina, Anna

    2012-01-01

    Distance education in the present Russian Federation and former Soviet Union has a long tradition that prevails to this day. The majority of students in Russia are enrolled in distance learning programs. The numbers indicate the existence of a well-established system for distance education, of which little is known in Western literature. A review…

  7. A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE NEED AND TYPE OF TRAINING PROGRAM FOR AGRICULTURAL PUBLIC SERVICE TECHNICIANS.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Mount San Antonio Coll., Walnut, CA.

    THE OBJECTIVE WAS TO STUDY AGRICULTURAL PUBLIC SERVICE TECHNICIANS IN THE STATE TO DETERMINE (1) THE NUMBER EMPLOYED BY FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL AGENCIES, (2) EXISTING SHORTAGES, (3) THE TYPE OF TRAINING NEEDED, (4) DESIRABILITY OF TRAINING PROGRAM AT MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE, (5) EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAMS NEEDED, AND (6) EQUIPMENT NEEDED IN A…

  8. Economies of scale in federally-funded state-organized public health programs: results from the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Programs

    PubMed Central

    Trogdon, Justin G.; Subramanian, Sujha; Crouse, Wesley

    2018-01-01

    This study investigates the existence of economies of scale in the provision of breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services by state National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) grantees. A translog cost function is estimated as a system with input factor share equations. The estimated cost function is then used to determine output levels for which average costs are decreasing (i.e., economies of scale exist). Data were collected from all state NBCCEDP programs and District of Columbia for program years 2006–2007, 2008–2009 and 2009–2010 (N =147). Costs included all programmatic and in-kind contributions from federal and non-federal sources, allocated to breast and cervical cancer screening activities. Output was measured by women served, women screened and cancers detected, separately by breast and cervical services for each measure. Inputs included labor, rent and utilities, clinical services, and quasi-fixed factors (e.g., percent of women eligible for screening by the NBCCEDP). 144 out of 147 program-years demonstrated significant economies of scale for women served and women screened; 136 out of 145 program-years displayed significant economies of scale for cancers detected. The cost data were self-reported by the NBCCEDP State programs. Quasi-fixed inputs were allowed to affect costs but not economies of scale or the share equations. The main analysis accounted for clustering of observations within State programs, but it did not make full use of the panel data. The average cost of providing breast and cervical cancer screening services decreases as the number of women screened and served increases. PMID:24326873

  9. 40 CFR 49.160 - Registration program for minor sources in Indian country.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... Implementation Plan Provisions Federal Minor New Source Review Program in Indian Country § 49.160 Registration...) Identification and description of any existing air pollution control equipment and compliance monitoring devices.... (ii) If your true minor source is not an oil and natural gas source and you commence construction...

  10. Promoting Engineering Education among High School and Middle School Students

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Goonatilake, Rohitha; Bachnak, Rafic A.

    2012-01-01

    Recent decline of students pursuing engineering degree programs is a great concern for many higher education authorities including Federal and State governments. Existing programs in high schools have not yet produced the desired results. Consequently, a number of initiatives to remedy this situation have been proposed and implemented. One such…

  11. Assessment of the relationship of government spending on social assistance programs with Brazilian macroeconomic variables

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    de Senna, Viviane; Souza, Adriano Mendonça

    2016-11-01

    Since the 1988 Federal Constitution social assistance has become a duty of the State and a right to everyone, guaranteeing the population a dignified life. To ensure these rights federal government has created programs that can supply the main needs of people in extreme poverty. Among the programs that provide social assistance to the population, the best known are the ;Bolsa Família; Program - PBF and the Continuous Cash Benefit - Continuous Cash Benefit - BPC. This research's main purpose is to analyze the relationship between the main macroeconomic variables and the Federal government spending on social welfare policy in the period from January 2004 to August 2014. The used methodologies are the Vector auto regression model - VAR and Error Correction Vector - VEC. The conclusion, was that there is a meaningful relationship between macroeconomic variables and social assistance programs. This indicates that if the government takes a more abrupt resolution in changing the existing programs it will result in fluctuations in the main macroeconomic variables interfering with the stability of Brazilian domestic economy up to twelve months.

  12. Final Report on an Analysis of the Education and Training Systems at Milan, Michigan and Terre Haute, Indiana to Federal Prison Industries Incorporated, U.S. Department of Justice.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Hitt, William D.; And Others

    Existing education and training (E&T) programs at the Terre Haute Penitentiary, Indiana, and the Milan Federal Correctional Institution, Michigan, were described and evaluated. Needs, objectives, inmate classification and placement, staff, and other aspects were covered. Reports, staff and inmate interviews, study of instructional materials, and…

  13. 78 FR 31958 - Privacy Act of 1974; Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection-007...

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    2013-05-28

    ...; Secondary Examination Status, and License Plate number (or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), if no plate... License Plate number of the conveyance (or VIN number when no plate exists). Under the Entry/Exist Program... Driver's License (EDL); (5) another Federal Agency that has issued a valid travel document, such as...

  14. Performance Requirements in Need-Based Aid: What Roles Do They Serve, and Do They Work? Research Brief

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Scott-Clayton, Judith; Schudde, Lauren

    2017-01-01

    Satisfactory academic progress (SAP) requirements have existed in some form in the federal student aid programs for nearly 40 years--and have become increasingly strict--yet only limited research exists regarding their motivations and consequences. In this brief, the authors discuss two recent CAPSEE studies they conducted that examine the…

  15. National Ridesharing Demonstration Program : Employer-Based Rideshare Promotion in Atlanta, Ga.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1985-05-01

    Abstract: : The Atlanta Ridesharing Demonstration represented an expansion of existing ridesharing promotion activity in the metropolitan Atlanta region. The demonstration used federal funds from several sources, including the National Ridesharing De...

  16. A History of the Energy Research and Development Administration [ERDA

    DOE R&D Accomplishments Database

    Buck, Alice L.

    1982-03-01

    Congress created the Energy Research and Development Administration on October 11, 1974 in response to the Nation's growing need for additional sources of energy. The new agency would coordinate energy programs formerly scattered among many federal agencies, and serve as the focus point for a major effort by the Federal Government to expand energy research and development efforts. New ways to conserve existing supplies as well as the commercial demonstration of new technologies would hopefully be the fruit of the Government's first significant effort to amalgamate energy resource development programs. This history briefly summarizes the accomplishments of the agency.

  17. Six Stories about Six States: Programs of Study

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Shumer, Rob; Digby, Cynthia

    2011-01-01

    The purpose of this investigation is to tell the story of how six states are developing Programs of Study (POS) as mandated by the Perkins IV federal legislation. The authors' effort focuses on how states' technical assistance systems evolved and what successes and challenges existed for states developing POS. There was no intent to compare one…

  18. 76 FR 55061 - Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

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    2011-09-06

    ... contained in Sections 4(i), 303(r), and 616 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Total Annual... Programming Distribution and Carriage, MB Docket No. 07-42, FCC 11-119. In the Second Report and Order, the... a temporary standstill of the price, terms, and other conditions of an existing programming contract...

  19. 45 CFR 2540.210 - What provisions exist to ensure that Corporation-supported programs do not discriminate in the...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.), section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of... Federal financial assistance to an education program or activity for purposes of the Education Amendments... project that receives Corporation assistance may not discriminate on the basis of religion against a...

  20. Poverty and social welfare: an agenda for change.

    PubMed

    Meyer, J A; Lewin, M E

    1986-01-01

    Actions to reduce the federal deficit in recent years threaten to strand the economically and socially disadvantaged while maintaining generous subsidy programs for populations with little or no financial need. This situation has been brought about in large part because of government's inherent reluctance to scale down programs that are politically popular even if no longer affordable or, in the long run, appropriate. The authors suggest that realistic and responsible social welfare policy reform requires that no sector of the federal budget be exempt from review or change. In the area of health, the importance of reshaping programs such as Medicare and Medicaid and disaggregating trends to focus more on populations with legitimate unmet needs is underscored. The authors make a number of suggestions on how existing social welfare programs can be better targeted.

  1. Long Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) climatic database revision and expansion

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2014-03-07

    In 2012, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) established the Health in Transportation Working Group to examine the agencys existing policies and programs and their impacts on health-related issues such as air quality, active transportation, ...

  2. Illinois Community College Board. Adult Education and Family Literacy. Provider Manual. Fiscal Year 2007

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Illinois Community College Board, 2007

    2007-01-01

    The Illinois Community College Board has developed this Provider Manual as an easy reference to: (1) existing laws and regulations, both State and Federal; (2) best practices in the field of Adult Education; and to (3) act as a desk reference for both new and existing program administrators. The Manual describes: (1) the purpose of the Federal…

  3. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act: Information on Planned Changes to State Performance Reporting and Related Challenges. Report to Congressional Committees. GAO-16-287

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    US Government Accountability Office, 2016

    2016-01-01

    Enacted in 2014, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) brought numerous changes to existing federal employment and training programs, including requiring the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Department of Education (Education) to implement a common performance accountability system across the six WIOA-designated core programs. WIOA…

  4. Prekindergarten: Four Selected States Expanded Access by Relying on Schools and Existing Providers of Early Education and Care to Provide Services. Report to Congressional Requesters. GAO-04-852

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Shaul, Marnie S.

    2004-01-01

    For nearly 40 years, the federal government has helped provide early childhood development for children of low-income families through Head Start and other programs. This study examined how Georgia, New Jersey, New York, and Oklahoma expanded their preschool programs for at-risk students to serve more children, focusing on: how programs were…

  5. Removing Inefficiencies in the Nation's Job Training Programs. Hearing before the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training, Committee on Education and the Workforce, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, First Session (May 11, 2011). Serial Number 112-21

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    US House of Representatives, 2011

    2011-01-01

    This hearing reviewed ways individuals can make federal job training programs more efficient and effective. Such programs are critical to fostering a competitive workforce and assisting unemployed citizens. However, serious concerns about program fragmentation and potential duplication exist that could result in significant waste. This Committee…

  6. 75 FR 38611 - Child Support Enforcement Program; Intergovernmental Child Support

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-07-02

    ...This rule revises Federal requirements for establishing and enforcing intergovernmental support obligations in Child Support Enforcement (IV-D) program cases receiving services under title IV-D of the Social Security Act (the Act). This final rule revises previous interstate requirements to apply to case processing in all intergovernmental cases; requires the responding State IV-D agency to pay the cost of genetic testing; clarifies responsibility for determining in which State tribunal a controlling order determination is made where multiple support orders exist; recognizes and incorporates electronic communication advancements; and makes conforming changes to the Federal substantial compliance audit and State self-assessment requirements.

  7. Safe skies for tomorrow : aviation safety in a competitive environment

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1988-07-01

    It has been 10 years since the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 transformed the : rules of the game for the commercial aviation industry. Questions linger about : the adequacy of existing Federal safety policies and programs. Congress asked : the Off...

  8. 78 FR 53380 - Value Engineering

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-08-29

    ...-2013-0039] RIN 2125-AF64 Value Engineering AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), U.S.... SUMMARY: The FHWA proposes to update the existing value engineering (VE) regulations to make the... provided. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Ken Leuderalbert, Value Engineering and Utilities Program...

  9. Aerobic Biodegradation of Oily Wastes: A Field Guide For Federal On-scene Coordinators

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    Intentionally limited in scope to best serve the requirements of the Region 6 Oil Program, this field guide consists of three parts complemented by appendices. Helps evaluate environment and consider factors, existing regulations/policies, operation issues

  10. 7 CFR 1948.68 - Criteria for designation.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ...) PROGRAM REGULATIONS (CONTINUED) RURAL DEVELOPMENT Section 601 Energy Impacted Area Development Assistance... (as projected by generally acceptable estimates) will increase by eight percent (of the eligible... increases resulting from coal and uranium development activity based on existing tax laws; (ii) Federal...

  11. Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR)

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    McNamara, Joan T.

    In August of 2007, the Los Angeles Police Department pioneered a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) program that enabled local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to, for the first time, gather and share information about suspicious activities with a possible nexus to terrorism. The SAR program established an information platform at the local level that previously didn’t exist and had the potential to connect many of the country’s police departments, thus shifting local law enforcement’s approach to terrorism from a reactive to a preventative model. It also essentially flipped the age-old paradigm in which information was pushed from the federal to the local level. Now local police departments are valuable players in the information sharing process and are increasingly relied on to provide their federal partners with an accurate picture of what is happening at the local level.

  12. Toxic Substances: The Extent of Lead Hazards in Child Care Facilities and Schools Is Unknown. Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health and the Environment, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. Resources, Community, and Economic Development Div.

    This report by the United States General Accounting Office discusses federal, state, and local programs and activities to inspect for and address lead hazards in the nation's child care facilities and schools, and existing information on the extent and treatment of lead hazards in these facilities and schools. Federal agencies conduct numerous…

  13. 77 FR 26785 - Implementation of Indian Reservation Roads Program and Streamlining the Federal Delivery of...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-05-07

    ... does not currently exist and needs to be constructed.'' A primary access route is the shortest feasible... Introductions 9:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Proposed/Access Roads (Recommendation, Expectations, Implementation) 10:45 a...

  14. 47 CFR 27.1201 - EBS eligibility.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... Telecommunication FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (CONTINUED) COMMON CARRIER SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS WIRELESS... will serve on the local program committee and demonstrate a recognition of the composition and power of... existing licenses, and their licenses may be renewed, assigned, or transferred, so long as the licensee is...

  15. 47 CFR 27.1201 - EBS eligibility.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... Telecommunication FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (CONTINUED) COMMON CARRIER SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS WIRELESS... will serve on the local program committee and demonstrate a recognition of the composition and power of... existing licenses, and their licenses may be renewed, assigned, or transferred, so long as the licensee is...

  16. 47 CFR 27.1201 - EBS eligibility.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... Telecommunication FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (CONTINUED) COMMON CARRIER SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS WIRELESS... will serve on the local program committee and demonstrate a recognition of the composition and power of... existing licenses, and their licenses may be renewed, assigned, or transferred, so long as the licensee is...

  17. 47 CFR 27.1201 - EBS eligibility.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... Telecommunication FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (CONTINUED) COMMON CARRIER SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS WIRELESS... will serve on the local program committee and demonstrate a recognition of the composition and power of... existing licenses, and their licenses may be renewed, assigned, or transferred, so long as the licensee is...

  18. 47 CFR 27.1201 - EBS eligibility.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... Telecommunication FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (CONTINUED) COMMON CARRIER SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS WIRELESS... will serve on the local program committee and demonstrate a recognition of the composition and power of... existing licenses, and their licenses may be renewed, assigned, or transferred, so long as the licensee is...

  19. 15 CFR 8b.17 - Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ....17 Commerce and Foreign Trade Office of the Secretary of Commerce PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST THE HANDICAPPED IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE... to qualified handicapped individuals. This paragraph does not require a recipient to make each of its...

  20. 15 CFR 8b.17 - Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ....17 Commerce and Foreign Trade Office of the Secretary of Commerce PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST THE HANDICAPPED IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE... to qualified handicapped individuals. This paragraph does not require a recipient to make each of its...

  1. 15 CFR 8b.17 - Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ....17 Commerce and Foreign Trade Office of the Secretary of Commerce PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST THE HANDICAPPED IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE... to qualified handicapped individuals. This paragraph does not require a recipient to make each of its...

  2. 15 CFR 8b.17 - Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ....17 Commerce and Foreign Trade Office of the Secretary of Commerce PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST THE HANDICAPPED IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE... to qualified handicapped individuals. This paragraph does not require a recipient to make each of its...

  3. 15 CFR 8b.17 - Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ....17 Commerce and Foreign Trade Office of the Secretary of Commerce PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST THE HANDICAPPED IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE... to qualified handicapped individuals. This paragraph does not require a recipient to make each of its...

  4. Expanded Learning (Afterschool) Leaders' Perceptions Regarding Most Important Elements for Program Quality and Use of Self-Assessment Tools for Continuous Improvement

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Boesch, Julie Anne

    2014-01-01

    California allocates $550 million to expanded learning through After School Education and Safety (ASES) state grants, and $140 million of federal money in 21st Century Community Learning Center grants each year; more than all other states combined. Much variability exists in program quality, and research has identified mixed results as to the…

  5. DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    M., Zimring,; Hoffman, I.; Fuller, M.

    The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) regulates Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the 12 Federal Home Loan Banks (the government-sponsored enterprises - GSEs). On July 6, 2010, FHFA and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) concluded that Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs 'present significant safety and soundness concerns' to the housing finance industry. This statement came after a year of discussions with state and federal agencies in which PACE, a novel mechanism for financing energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements, has gone from receiving support from the White House, canonization as one of Scientific American's 'Worldmore » Changing Ideas' and legislative adoption in 24 states to questionable relevance, at least in the residential sector. Whether PACE resumes its expansion as an innovative tool for financing energy efficiency and clean generation depends on outcomes in each of the three branches of government - discussions on a PACE pilot phase among federal agencies, litigation in federal court, and legislation in Congress - all highly uncertain. This policy brief addresses the practical impacts of these possible outcomes on existing and emerging PACE programs across the United States and potential paths forward.« less

  6. The Future of Nearshore Processes Research: U.S. Integrated Coastal Research Program

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Elko, N.; Feddersen, F.; Foster, D. L.; Hapke, C. J.; Holman, R. A.; McNinch, J.; Mulligan, R. P.; Ozkan-Haller, H. T.; Plant, N. G.; Raubenheimer, B.

    2016-02-01

    The authors, representing the acting Nearshore Advisory Council, have developed an implementation plan for a U.S. Nearshore Research Program based on the 2015 Future of Nearshore Processes report that was authored by the nearshore community. The objectives of the plan are to link research programs across federal agencies, NGOs, industry, and academia into an integrated national program and to increase academic and NGO participation in federal agency nearshore processes research. A primary recommendation is interagency collaboration to build a research program that will coordinate and fund U.S. nearshore processes research across three broad research themes: 1) long-term coastal evolution due to natural and anthropogenic processes; 2) extreme events; and 3) physical, biological and chemical processes impacting human and ecosystem health. The plan calls for a new program to be developed by an executive committee of federal agency leaders, NGOs, and an academic representative, created similarly to the existing NOPP program. This leadership will be established prior to the 2016 Ocean Sciences meeting and will have agreed on responsibilities and a schedule for development of the research program. To begin to understand the scope of today's U.S. coastal research investment, a survey was distributed to ten federal agency R&D program heads. Six of the ten agencies indicated that they fund coastal research, with a combined annual coastal research budget of nearly 100 million (NSF has not responded). The priority of the three research themes were ranked nearly equally and potential research support ranged from 15-19 million for each theme, with approximately 12 million as direct contribution to academic research. Beyond addressing our fundamental science questions, it is critical that the nearshore community stay organized to represent academic interests on the new executive committee. The program goal is the integration of academic, NGO, and federal agencies.

  7. The Supreme Court's surprising decision on the Medicaid expansion: how will the federal government and states proceed?

    PubMed

    Rosenbaum, Sara; Westmoreland, Timothy M

    2012-08-01

    In National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius, the US Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the requirement that all Americans have affordable health insurance coverage. But in an unprecedented move, seven justices first declared the mandatory Medicaid eligibility expansion unconstitutional. Then five justices, led by Chief Justice John Roberts, prevented the outright elimination of the expansion by fashioning a remedy that simply limited the federal government's enforcement powers over its provisions and allowed states not to proceed with expanding Medicaid without losing all of their federal Medicaid funding. The Court's approach raises two fundamental issues: First, does the Court's holding also affect the existing Medicaid program or numerous other Affordable Care Act Medicaid amendments establishing minimum Medicaid program requirements? And second, does the health and human services secretary have the flexibility to modify the pace or scope of the expansion as a negotiating strategy with the states? The answers to these questions are key because of the foundational role played by Medicaid in health reform.

  8. 78 FR 78589 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-12-26

    ...To deliver on the promise of a 21st-Century government that is more efficient, effective and transparent, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is streamlining the Federal government's guidance on Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal awards. These modifications are a key component of a larger Federal effort to more effectively focus Federal resources on improving performance and outcomes while ensuring the financial integrity of taxpayer dollars in partnership with non-Federal stakeholders. This guidance provides a governmentwide framework for grants management which will be complemented by additional efforts to strengthen program outcomes through innovative and effective use of grant-making models, performance metrics, and evaluation. This reform of OMB guidance will reduce administrative burden for non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards while reducing the risk of waste, fraud and abuse. This final guidance supersedes and streamlines requirements from OMB Circulars A-21, A-87, A-110, and A-122 (which have been placed in OMB guidances); Circulars A-89, A-102, and A-133; and the guidance in Circular A-50 on Single Audit Act follow-up. Future reform efforts may eventually seek to incorporate the Cost Principles for Hospitals in Department of Health and Human Services regulations. Copies of the OMB Circulars that are superseded by this guidance are available on OMB's Web site at http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars--default/. The final guidance consolidates the guidance previously contained in the aforementioned citations into a streamlined format that aims to improve both the clarity and accessibility. This final guidance is located in Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations. This final guidance does not broaden the scope of applicability from existing government-wide requirements, affecting Federal awards to non-Federal entities including state and local governments, Indian tribes, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations. Parts of it may also apply to for-profit entities in limited circumstances and to foreign entities as described in this guidance and the Federal Acquisition Regulation. This guidance does not change or modify any existing statute or guidance otherwise based on any existing statute. This guidance does not supersede any existing or future authority under law or by executive order or the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

  9. 34 CFR 104.22 - Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... Regulations of the Offices of the Department of Education OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE... so that when each part is viewed in its entirety, it is readily accessible to handicapped persons...

  10. 34 CFR 104.22 - Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... Regulations of the Offices of the Department of Education OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE... so that when each part is viewed in its entirety, it is readily accessible to handicapped persons...

  11. 34 CFR 104.22 - Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... Regulations of the Offices of the Department of Education OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE... so that when each part is viewed in its entirety, it is readily accessible to handicapped persons...

  12. 34 CFR 104.22 - Existing facilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... Regulations of the Offices of the Department of Education OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE... so that when each part is viewed in its entirety, it is readily accessible to handicapped persons...

  13. 77 FR 14587 - FY 2012 Discretionary Livability Funding Opportunity: Alternatives Analysis Program

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-03-12

    ... in clean energy resources, have been key strategic goals of the Department of Transportation (DOT... promote public health. Promote equitable, affordable housing: Expand location- and energy-efficient... communities: Target Federal funding toward existing communities--through such strategies as transit- oriented...

  14. ALTERNATIVE POLICIES FOR CONTROLLING NONPOINT AGRICULTURAL SOURCES OF WATER POLLUTION

    EPA Science Inventory

    This study of policies for controlling water pollution from nonpoint agricultural sources includes a survey of existing state and Federal programs, agencies, and laws directed to the control of soil erosion. Six policies representing a variety of approaches to this pollution prob...

  15. Native Suspicion

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Birchard, Karen

    2006-01-01

    Canada's colleges and universities are looking for ways to recruit aboriginal students wary of a once-hostile educational system. Prime Minister Paul Martin's promise in November 2005 of increased funding to close the educational gap between aboriginals and the rest of the population would bolster three existing federal programs that provide…

  16. Continental Scientific Drilling Program Data Base

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Pawloski, Gayle

    The Continental Scientific Drilling Program (CSDP) data base at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is a central repository, cataloguing information from United States drill holes. Most holes have been drilled or proposed by various federal agencies. Some holes have been commercially funded. This data base is funded by the Office of Basic Energy Sciences of t he Department of Energy (OBES/DOE) to serve the entire scientific community. Through the unrestricted use of the database, it is possible to reduce drilling costs and maximize the scientific value of current and planned efforts of federal agencies and industry by offering the opportunity for add-on experiments and supplementing knowledge with additional information from existing drill holes.

  17. Superfund Reform 1995. Principles for a new Superfund program

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Bresnick, W.

    1995-11-01

    Superfund Reform `95 is a broad coalition of small and large businesses and local governments. Superfund Reform `95 believes now is the time for a new law to be drafted based on the principles and programmatic elements described below. Superfund Reform `95 believes that the program they are proposing will generate efficiencies and cost savings that will permit it to be implemented without the need to increase the total amount of taxes currently being levied to support the Superfund. The current federal Superfund program is badly broken and in need of major restructuring. The existing Superfund program must be replacedmore » by a new program in which the benefits justify its cost and which is equitable, cost-effective, and limited in size and scope so that it is targeted to address real, current, and significant risks to human health and environment posed by the past disposal of hazardous substances. The size of the federal National Priorities List (NPL) should be capped so that the remedial response program is phased out over time. Retroactive liability should be repealed and the remedy selection process significantly reformed. States should be given the opportunity to be delegated implementation of the reformed federal Superfund program at NPL sites as well as provided with incentives to implement their own similarly reformed programs in a fair and cost-effective manner.« less

  18. State politics and the creation of health insurance exchanges.

    PubMed

    Jones, David K; Greer, Scott L

    2013-08-01

    Health insurance exchanges are a key component of the Affordable Care Act. Each exchange faces the challenge of minimizing friction with existing policies, coordinating churn between programs, and maximizing take-up. State-run exchanges would likely be better positioned to address these issues than a federally run exchange, yet only one third of states chose this path. Policymakers must ensure that their exchange-whether state or federally run-succeeds. Whether this happens will greatly depend on the political dynamics in each state.

  19. State Politics and the Creation of Health Insurance Exchanges

    PubMed Central

    Greer, Scott L.

    2013-01-01

    Health insurance exchanges are a key component of the Affordable Care Act. Each exchange faces the challenge of minimizing friction with existing policies, coordinating churn between programs, and maximizing take-up. State-run exchanges would likely be better positioned to address these issues than a federally run exchange, yet only one third of states chose this path. Policymakers must ensure that their exchange—whether state or federally run—succeeds. Whether this happens will greatly depend on the political dynamics in each state. PMID:23763405

  20. Capital cost reimbursement to community hospitals under Federal health insurance programs.

    PubMed

    Kinney, E D; Lefkowitz, B

    1982-01-01

    Issues in current capital cost reimbursement to community hospitals by Medicare and Medicaid are described, and options for change analyzed. Major reforms in the way the federal government pays for capital costs--in particular substitution of other methods of payment for existing depreciation reimbursement--could have significant impact on the structure of the health care system and on government expenditures. While such reforms are likely to engender substantial political opposition, they may be facilitated by broader changes in the reimbursement system.

  1. National Nuclear Forensics Expertise Development Program

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Kentis, Samantha E.; Ulicny, William D.

    2009-08-01

    Over the course of the 2009 Federal Fiscal Year the United States (U.S.) Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in partnership with the Departments of Defense (DoD) and Energy (DOE), is continuing existing programs and introducing new programs designed to maintain a highly qualified, enduring workforce capable of performing the technical nuclear forensics mission. These student and university programs are designed to recruit the best and brightest students, develop university faculty and research capabilities, and engage the national laboratories in fields of study with application in nuclear forensics. This comprehensive effort constitutes the National Nuclear Forensics Expertise Development Program.

  2. 45 CFR 86.4 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Introduction § 86.4... recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 86.3(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to...

  3. 34 CFR 106.4 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE... or recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 106.3(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex...

  4. 14 CFR § 1253.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Introduction... such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 1253.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to eliminate the...

  5. 14 CFR 1253.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Introduction § 1253... such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 1253.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to eliminate the...

  6. 14 CFR 1253.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Introduction § 1253... such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 1253.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to eliminate the...

  7. 6 CFR 17.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Introduction § 17... such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 17.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to eliminate the...

  8. 45 CFR 618.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE... recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 618.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to...

  9. 6 CFR 17.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Introduction § 17... such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 17.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to eliminate the...

  10. 45 CFR 86.4 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Introduction § 86.4... recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 86.3(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to...

  11. 31 CFR 28.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Introduction § 28... such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 28.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to eliminate the...

  12. 34 CFR 106.4 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE... or recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 106.3(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex...

  13. 31 CFR 28.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Introduction § 28... such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 28.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to eliminate the...

  14. 34 CFR 106.4 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE... or recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 106.3(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex...

  15. 45 CFR 618.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE... recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 618.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to...

  16. 6 CFR 17.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Introduction § 17... such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 17.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to eliminate the...

  17. 34 CFR 106.4 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE... or recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 106.3(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex...

  18. 6 CFR 17.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Introduction § 17... such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 17.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to eliminate the...

  19. 45 CFR 618.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE... recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 618.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to...

  20. 45 CFR 618.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE... recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 618.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to...

  1. 31 CFR 28.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Introduction § 28... such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 28.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to eliminate the...

  2. 45 CFR 86.4 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Introduction § 86.4... recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 86.3(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to...

  3. 45 CFR 86.4 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Introduction § 86.4... recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 86.3(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to...

  4. 45 CFR 86.4 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Introduction § 86.4... recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 86.3(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to...

  5. 31 CFR 28.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Introduction § 28... such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 28.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to eliminate the...

  6. 45 CFR 618.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE... recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 618.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to...

  7. 31 CFR 28.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Introduction § 28... such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 28.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to eliminate the...

  8. 14 CFR 1253.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Introduction § 1253... such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 1253.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to eliminate the...

  9. 6 CFR 17.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Introduction § 17... such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 17.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to eliminate the...

  10. 34 CFR 106.4 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE... or recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 106.3(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex...

  11. 14 CFR 1253.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Introduction § 1253... such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 1253.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to eliminate the...

  12. Watch Your Waste

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Biehle, James T.

    2011-01-01

    College and university science programs generate hazardous waste that must be dealt with and disposed of in accordance with state and federal regulations. During a recent renovation and addition project for the State University of New York at Plattsburgh (SUNY Plattsburg), the author was contracted to analyze existing regulations, research best…

  13. A Review of Economic Evaluations of Tobacco Control Programs

    PubMed Central

    Kahende, Jennifer W.; Loomis, Brett R.; Adhikari, Bishwa; Marshall, LaTisha

    2009-01-01

    Each year, an estimated 443,000 people die of smoking-related diseases in the United States. Cigarette smoking results in more than $193 billion in medical costs and productivity losses annually. In an effort to reduce this burden, many states, the federal government, and several national organizations fund tobacco control programs and policies. For this report we reviewed existing literature on economic evaluations of tobacco control interventions. We found that smoking cessation therapies, including nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and self-help are most commonly studied. There are far fewer studies on other important interventions, such as price and tax increases, media campaigns, smoke free air laws and workplace smoking interventions, quitlines, youth access enforcement, school-based programs, and community-based programs. Although there are obvious gaps in the literature, the existing studies show in almost every case that tobacco control programs and policies are either cost-saving or highly cost-effective. PMID:19440269

  14. The 3D Elevation Program: summary for Idaho

    USGS Publications Warehouse

    Carswell, William J.

    2013-01-01

    Elevation data are essential to a broad range of applications, including forest resources management, wildlife and habitat management, national security, recreation, and many others. For the State of Idaho, elevation data are critical for agriculture and precision farming, natural resources conservation, infrastructure and construction management, geologic resource assessment and hazard mitigation, flood risk management, forest resources management, and other business uses. Today, high-quality light detection and ranging (lidar) data are the sources for creating elevation models and other elevation datasets. Federal, State, and local agencies work in partnership to (1) replace data, on a national basis, that are (on average) 30 years old and of lower quality and (2) provide coverage where publicly accessible data do not exist. A joint goal of State and Federal partners is to acquire consistent, statewide coverage to support existing and emerging applications enabled by lidar data. The new 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) initiative, managed by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), responds to the growing need for high-quality topographic data and a wide range of other three-dimensional representations of the Nation’s natural and constructed features. The Idaho LiDAR Consortium provides statewide collaboration and data sharing mechanisms that can be used as a resource by State and Federal partners implementing the 3DEP initiative.

  15. Report on Regional Education Service Agencies in Appalachia.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Kemp, Dona M.; And Others

    This report presents a description of the Appalachian Regional Commission's (ARC) Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) program. RESAs are organizations established to provide a range of educational services on a regional basis by combining some of the educational resources flowing to existing agencies. Funds for RESAs may come from federal,…

  16. 75 FR 22832 - Lake Wales Ridge National Wildlife Refuge, Highlands and Polk Counties, FL

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-04-30

    ... would continue to focus on maintaining existing habitats for rare, threatened, and endangered species... Island NWR Complex provides fire program staff); (2) rare, threatened, and endangered species monitoring... actions that include managing habitats for rare, threatened, and endangered species. Both Federal- and...

  17. Examining Understandings of Parent Involvement in Early Childhood Programs

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Hilado, Aimee V.; Kallemeyn, Leanne; Phillips, Lauren

    2013-01-01

    The importance of parent involvement in children's development and learning is increasingly recognized in the research literature and in federal and state policies; however, no unified definition of parent involvement exists. This study examined different understandings and definitions of parent involvement in a sample of administrators of…

  18. 32 CFR 806b.31 - Publishing system notices.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... PRIVACY ACT PROGRAM Preparing and Publishing System Notices for the Federal Register § 806b.31 Publishing... before the system is implemented or changed. The Privacy Act also requires submission of new or... changes to an existing system. (c) Sending out data collection forms or instructions. (d) Issuing a...

  19. Recommendations for National Action Affecting Higher Education. A Joint Statement.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges, Washington, DC.

    At their annual meetings in November 1969, the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities adopted a "Statement of Policy Positions." Their recommendations call for: immediate funding of, first, existing federal programs providing institutional aid, then…

  20. 29 CFR 1960.27 - Representatives of officials in charge and representatives of employees.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... attention of the Safety and Health Inspector any unsafe or unhealthful working condition which the employee... knowledge of any existing or potential unsafe or unhealthful working conditions. The representative of... SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (CONTINUED) BASIC PROGRAM ELEMENTS FOR FEDERAL...

  1. Good Faith Efforts? Part II.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Zirkel, Perry A.

    2000-01-01

    Regarding Catholic parents' suit against a suburban New York district for promoting occult activities, a federal court ruled in May 1999 that parents had failed to prove existence of the so- called Bedford program. This Solomon-like ruling also rejected First Amendment religious claims and 14th Amendment privacy claims. (MLH)

  2. Cable Television, Market Power and Regulation.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Thorpe, Kenneth E.

    The goals of this dissertation are to provide an empirical examination of the impact of competing technologies on cable television firms and to document existing pricing behavior in the cable and pay programming industry. The introduction provides a brief overview of the cable television industry, including the impact of cable on federal policy…

  3. 5 CFR 894.601 - When does my FEDVIP coverage stop?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... REGULATIONS (CONTINUED) FEDERAL EMPLOYEES DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE PROGRAM Termination or Cancellation of...) If you are enrolled with a combination dental and vision carrier with a restricted service area, and... carrier and you change to a dental only or vision only carrier, your existing combination plan coverage...

  4. 5 CFR 894.601 - When does my FEDVIP coverage stop?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... REGULATIONS (CONTINUED) FEDERAL EMPLOYEES DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE PROGRAM Termination or Cancellation of...) If you are enrolled with a combination dental and vision carrier with a restricted service area, and... carrier and you change to a dental only or vision only carrier, your existing combination plan coverage...

  5. 15 CFR 8a.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Introduction § 8a.115... assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 8a.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to eliminate the effects of...

  6. 38 CFR 23.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ...) NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE... recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 23.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to...

  7. 13 CFR 113.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance... recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 113.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to...

  8. 38 CFR 23.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ...) NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE... recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 23.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to...

  9. 18 CFR 1317.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-04-01

    ... NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE... recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 1317.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to...

  10. 24 CFR 3.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-04-01

    ... NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE... recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 3.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to...

  11. 13 CFR 113.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance... recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 113.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to...

  12. 15 CFR 8a.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Introduction § 8a.115... assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 8a.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to eliminate the effects of...

  13. 38 CFR 23.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ...) NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE... recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 23.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to...

  14. 38 CFR 23.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ...) NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE... recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 23.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to...

  15. 13 CFR 113.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance... recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 113.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to...

  16. 15 CFR 8a.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Introduction § 8a.115... assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 8a.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to eliminate the effects of...

  17. 18 CFR 1317.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-04-01

    ... NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE... recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 1317.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to...

  18. 38 CFR 23.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ...) NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE... recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 23.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to...

  19. 18 CFR 1317.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-04-01

    ... NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE... recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 1317.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to...

  20. 15 CFR 8a.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Introduction § 8a.115... assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 8a.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to eliminate the effects of...

  1. 13 CFR 113.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance... recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 113.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to...

  2. 24 CFR 3.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-04-01

    ... NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE... recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 3.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to...

  3. 13 CFR 113.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance... recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 113.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to...

  4. 24 CFR 3.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-04-01

    ... NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE... recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 3.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to...

  5. 15 CFR 8a.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Introduction § 8a.115... assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 8a.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to eliminate the effects of...

  6. 24 CFR 3.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-04-01

    ... NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE... recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 3.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to...

  7. 18 CFR 1317.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-04-01

    ... NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE... recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 1317.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to...

  8. 18 CFR 1317.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE... recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 1317.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to...

  9. 24 CFR 3.115 - Assurance required.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE... recipient to whom such assurance applies fails to commit itself to take whatever remedial action is necessary in accordance with § 3.110(a) to eliminate existing discrimination on the basis of sex or to...

  10. The Care Team to the Rescue.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Burrell, Herb; And Others

    1994-01-01

    In Georgia, the Gwinnet County school system and some individual schools used a federal grant for drug-free schools to establish care teams to augment existing counseling programs and student support teams. The teams help individual students via recommendations and referrals and provide assistance to families via its community clothes closet and…

  11. 48 CFR 5119.1003 - Purpose.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 7 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Purpose. 5119.1003 Section... 5119.1003 Purpose. (c)(S-90) The purpose of the Dredging Program is to— (i) Expand small business and... competition. (ii) Demonstrate the existence of a sufficient number of small businesses and ESBs which meet the...

  12. 75 FR 32235 - Exchange Visitor Program-Secondary School Students

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-06-07

    ... amendments to the secondary school student regulatory provisions published in the Federal Register on May 3, 2010 (see 75 FR 23196). As stated in that Notice, the Department proposes to amend existing regulations... discussion on the proposed amendments to these regulations. The proposed rule, published May 3, 2010...

  13. Load response instrumentation of SHRP pavements, the University of Cincinnati : executive summary, May 2001.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2001-05-01

    In 1995 and 1996 the Ohio Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration and the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP), built a nearly 3.5 mile long Experimental Test Road in the median of the existing U.S. 2...

  14. Load response instrumentation of SHRP pavements, the University of Cincinnati : final report, May 2001.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2001-05-01

    In 1995 and 1996 the Ohio Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration and the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP), built a nearly 3.5 mile long Experimental Test Road in the median of the existing U.S. 2...

  15. From Policy to Compliance: Federal Energy Efficient Product Procurement

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    DeMates, Laurèn; Scodel, Anna

    Federal buyers are required to purchase energy-efficient products in an effort to minimize energy use in the federal sector, save the federal government money, and spur market development of efficient products. The Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP)’s Energy Efficient Product Procurement (EEPP) Program helps federal agencies comply with the requirement to purchase energy-efficient products by providing technical assistance and guidance and setting efficiency requirements for certain product categories. Past studies have estimated the savings potential of purchasing energy-efficient products at over $500 million per year in energy costs across federal agencies.1 Despite the strong policy support for EEPP and resourcesmore » available, energy-efficient product purchasing operates within complex decision-making processes and operational structures; implementation challenges exist that may hinder agencies’ ability to comply with purchasing requirements. The shift to purchasing green products, including energy-efficient products, relies on “buy in” from a variety of potential actors throughout different purchasing pathways. Challenges may be especially high for EEPP relative to other sustainable acquisition programs given that efficient products frequently have a higher first cost than non-efficient ones, which may be perceived as a conflict with fiscal responsibility, or more simply problematic for agency personnel trying to stretch limited budgets. Federal buyers may also face challenges in determining whether a given product is subject to EEPP requirements. Previous analysis on agency compliance with EEPP, conducted by the Alliance to Save Energy (ASE), shows that federal agencies are getting better at purchasing energy-efficient products. ASE conducted two reviews of relevant solicitations for product and service contracts listed on Federal Business Opportunities (FBO), the centralized website where federal agencies are required to post procurements greater than $25,000. In 2010, ASE estimated a compliance rate of 46% in 2010, up from an estimate of 12% in 2008. Our work updates and expands on ASE’s 2010 analysis to gauge agency compliance with EEPP requirements.« less

  16. Applying national survey results for strategic planning and program improvement: the National Diabetes Education Program.

    PubMed

    Griffey, Susan; Piccinino, Linda; Gallivan, Joanne; Lotenberg, Lynne Doner; Tuncer, Diane

    2015-02-01

    Since the 1970s, the federal government has spearheaded major national education programs to reduce the burden of chronic diseases in the United States. These prevention and disease management programs communicate critical information to the public, those affected by the disease, and health care providers. The National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP), the leading federal program on diabetes sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), uses primary and secondary quantitative data and qualitative audience research to guide program planning and evaluation. Since 2006, the NDEP has filled the gaps in existing quantitative data sources by conducting its own population-based survey, the NDEP National Diabetes Survey (NNDS). The NNDS is conducted every 2–3 years and tracks changes in knowledge, attitudes and practice indicators in key target audiences. This article describes how the NDEP has used the NNDS as a key component of its evaluation framework and how it applies the survey results for strategic planning and program improvement. The NDEP's use of the NNDS illustrates how a program evaluation framework that includes periodic population-based surveys can serve as an evaluation model for similar national health education programs.

  17. A Look at Poor Dads Who Don't Pay Child Support. Discussion Papers. Assessing the New Federalism: An Urban Institute Program To Assess Changing Social Policies.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Sorensen, Elaine; Zibman, Chava

    The barriers that poor fathers face in paying child support and how existing programs assist them were studied and contrasted to the barriers faced by poor custodial mothers using data from the National Survey of America's Families (NSAF). Efforts to serve these fathers through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families welfare-to-work grants, and…

  18. State and Local Governments: Fiscal Pressures Could Have Implications for Future Delivery of Intergovernmental Programs. Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives. GAO-10-899

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Czerwinski, Stanley J.

    2010-01-01

    State and local governments work in partnership with the federal government to implement numerous intergovernmental programs. Fiscal pressures for state and local governments may exist when spending is expected to outpace revenues for the long term. GAO (Government Accountability Office) was asked to examine (1) the long-term fiscal pressures…

  19. Long-term care legislation: an issue of concern for nurse practitioners.

    PubMed

    Jennings, J P

    1989-01-01

    Comprehensive long-term care policy has many hurdles to overcome before it becomes a reality. The biggest hurdle is the price tag! Estimates range from $6 billion (Pepper's home-care bill) to $46 billion (Stark's long-term care coverage bill). Congressional insiders predict that federal long-term care coverage must contain "pay-as-you-go" financing to win congressional passage. The medicare catastrophic health care act is cited by many in the Congress as establishing the precedent for self-financing of new federal benefits. In a pay-as-you-go era in public spending, any new program can only come from trimming existing programs and shifting those funds to new programs or from generating new revenues. The latter could result from increased beneficiary cost-sharing, an increase in the medicare payroll tax, or by eliminating the $45,000 cap on income exposed to the current 1.45% medicare payroll tax. Federal proposals to date build on existing medicare and medicaid programs. In them, quality assurance measures have been strengthened, consumer input encouraged, and a new layer of bureaucracy established to screen potential clients and provide case-management services. The scope of services is broad in most of the current proposals, and reimbursement is provided for respite care to allow family care givers relief and assistance. Access to nurse practitioners' services is an important feature of Kennedy's Lifecare proposal and is the focus of lobbying efforts for all public and private proposals. It is time for nurse practitioners to become involved in long-term care legislation. This may be initiated by reviewing current proposals and long-term care packages offered by major insurance companies. Any future long-term care benefit should bear the imprint of the nurse practitioner's professional perspective and the profession's commitment to humane, caring health policy.

  20. 30 CFR 900.13 - Federal programs and Federal coal exploration programs.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... 30 Mineral Resources 3 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Federal programs and Federal coal exploration... INTRODUCTION § 900.13 Federal programs and Federal coal exploration programs. The rules for each Federal program and Federal coal exploration program are codified below under the assigned part for the particular...

  1. 30 CFR 900.13 - Federal programs and Federal coal exploration programs.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... 30 Mineral Resources 3 2012-07-01 2012-07-01 false Federal programs and Federal coal exploration... INTRODUCTION § 900.13 Federal programs and Federal coal exploration programs. The rules for each Federal program and Federal coal exploration program are codified below under the assigned part for the particular...

  2. 30 CFR 900.13 - Federal programs and Federal coal exploration programs.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... 30 Mineral Resources 3 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false Federal programs and Federal coal exploration... INTRODUCTION § 900.13 Federal programs and Federal coal exploration programs. The rules for each Federal program and Federal coal exploration program are codified below under the assigned part for the particular...

  3. 30 CFR 900.13 - Federal programs and Federal coal exploration programs.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... 30 Mineral Resources 3 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Federal programs and Federal coal exploration... INTRODUCTION § 900.13 Federal programs and Federal coal exploration programs. The rules for each Federal program and Federal coal exploration program are codified below under the assigned part for the particular...

  4. 30 CFR 900.13 - Federal programs and Federal coal exploration programs.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... 30 Mineral Resources 3 2014-07-01 2014-07-01 false Federal programs and Federal coal exploration... INTRODUCTION § 900.13 Federal programs and Federal coal exploration programs. The rules for each Federal program and Federal coal exploration program are codified below under the assigned part for the particular...

  5. Setting a national minimum standard for health benefits: how do state benefit mandates compare with benefits in large-group plans?

    PubMed

    Frey, Allison; Mika, Stephanie; Nuzum, Rachel; Schoen, Cathy

    2009-06-01

    Many proposed health insurance reforms would establish a federal minimum benefit standard--a baseline set of benefits to ensure that people have adequate coverage and financial protection when they purchase insurance. Currently, benefit mandates are set at the state level; these vary greatly across states and generally target specific areas rather than set an overall standard for what qualifies as health insurance. This issue brief considers what a broad federal minimum standard might look like by comparing existing state benefit mandates with the services and providers covered under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) Blue Cross and Blue Shield standard benefit package, an example of minimum creditable coverage that reflects current standard practice among employer-sponsored health plans. With few exceptions, benefits in the FEHBP standard option either meet or exceed those that state mandates require-indicating that a broad-based national benefit standard would include most existing state benefit mandates.

  6. 75 FR 16072 - Fisheries Finance Program; Final Program Notice and Announcement of Availability of Federal...

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    ...NMFS announces the availability of long-term direct loans made underthe Fisheries Finance Program (FFP). The FFP provides financing for the purchase of used vessels or the reconstruction of vessels (limited to reconstructions that do not add to fishing capacity); refinancing for existing debt obligations; financing or refinancing fisheries shoreside facilities or aquacultural facilities; and the purchase or refinancing of Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) in the North Pacific. FFP loans are not issued for purposes which could contribute to over capitalization of the fishing industry.

  7. International Photovoltaic Program Plan. Volume II. Appendices

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Costello, D.; Koontz, R.; Posner, D.

    1979-12-01

    This second volume of a two-part report on the International Photovoltaic Program Plan contains appendices summarizing the results of analyses conducted in preparation of the plan. These analyses include compilations of relevant statutes and existing Federal programs; strategies designed to expand the use of photovoltaics abroad; information on the domestic photovoltaic plan and its impact on the proposed international plan; perspectives on foreign competition; industry views on the international photovoltaic market and ideas about how US government actions could affect this market; international financing issues; and information on issues affecting foreign policy and developing countries.

  8. Applications of remote sensing data in Alaska: A cooperative program of the University of Alaska with user organizations, including local, state and federal government agencies

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Miller, J. M.

    1976-01-01

    The development of the coastal-zone-related issues is generating an increasing need for information which is greater in quantity of natural resource data, greater in quality of detail of data, and more frequent in collection of data owing to the need to monitor certain aspects of programs. The array, detail, and frequency of information acquisition required to develop natural resources and to implement and maintain the resulting programs demand improved techniques of data gathering, processing, and interpretation which is conducive to the use of remote-sensing techniques. As Alaska, both in the state and federal domain, gears up to meet the energy-related issues facing the nation there will be a growing role for efforts which adapt state-of-the-art tools to solving existing problems.

  9. Engaging academia to advance the science and practice of environmental public health tracking.

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    Strosnider, Heather; Zhou, Ying; Balluz, Lina; Qualters, Judith

    2014-10-01

    Public health agencies at the federal, state, and local level are responsible for implementing actions and policies that address health problems related to environmental hazards. These actions and policies can be informed by integrating or linking data on health, exposure, hazards, and population. The mission of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention׳s National Environmental Public Health Tracking Program (Tracking Program) is to provide information from a nationwide network of integrated health, environmental hazard, and exposure data that drives actions to improve the health of communities. The Tracking Program and federal, state, and local partners collect, integrate, analyze, and disseminate data and information to inform environmental public health actions. However, many challenges exist regarding the availability and quality of data, the application of appropriate methods and tools to link data, and the state of the science needed to link and analyze health and environmental data. The Tracking Program has collaborated with academia to address key challenges in these areas. The collaboration has improved our understanding of the uses and limitations of available data and methods, expanded the use of existing data and methods, and increased our knowledge about the connections between health and environment. Valuable working relationships have been forged in this process, and together we have identified opportunities and improvements for future collaborations to further advance the science and practice of environmental public health tracking. Published by Elsevier Inc.

  10. 77 FR 40645 - Proposed Extension of Existing Collection; Comment Request

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    ... of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA), 5 U.S.C. 8101 et seq., the Black Lung Benefits Act... provides a means for the beneficiary to explain why he/she is without fault in an overpayment matter. If... Black Lung Benefits Act (BLBA), Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA...

  11. NON-REGULATED CONTAMINANTS EMERGING RESEARCH, EXISTING AND FUTURE POLLUTANTS IN WATER SUPPLIES: OLD POLLUTANTS, NEW CONCERNS - NEW POLLUTANTS, UNKNOWN ISSUES

    EPA Science Inventory

    Those chemical pollutants that are regulated under various international, federal, and state programs represent but a small fraction of the universe of chemicals that occur in the environment as a result of both natural processes and human influence. Although this galaxy of targe...

  12. Live Load Testing of Historic Covered Timber Bridges

    Treesearch

    Travis Hosteng; James Wacker; Brent Phares

    2013-01-01

    The National Historic Covered Bridge Preservation Program (NHCBP), sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is intended to preserve covered timber bridge structures nationwide. Today, less than 700 covered timber bridges still exist in the United States and of those many are closed to vehicular traffic. Furthermore, a large percentage of the remaining...

  13. 32 CFR 806b.31 - Publishing system notices.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... changes to an existing system. (c) Sending out data collection forms or instructions. (d) Issuing a... 32 National Defense 6 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false Publishing system notices. 806b.31 Section 806b... PRIVACY ACT PROGRAM Preparing and Publishing System Notices for the Federal Register § 806b.31 Publishing...

  14. 32 CFR 806b.31 - Publishing system notices.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... changes to an existing system. (c) Sending out data collection forms or instructions. (d) Issuing a... 32 National Defense 6 2012-07-01 2012-07-01 false Publishing system notices. 806b.31 Section 806b... PRIVACY ACT PROGRAM Preparing and Publishing System Notices for the Federal Register § 806b.31 Publishing...

  15. Geographic Disparity in Funding for School Nutrition Environments: Evidence from Mississippi Schools

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    Chang, Yunhee; Carithers, Teresa; Leeke, Shannon; Chin, Felicia

    2016-01-01

    Background: Despite the federal initiatives on equitable provision of school nutrition programs, geographic disparity in childhood obesity persists. It may be partly because built-in school nutrition environments rely on each school's efficient use of existing operational funds or its ability to obtain expanded financial support. This study…

  16. 36 CFR 230.39 - State priority plan-financial assistance.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... with Federal financial accounting standards. If an existing cost-share program is used, a copy of the... 36 Parks, Forests, and Public Property 2 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false State priority plan-financial...—financial assistance. (a) Cost-share financial assistance includes a wide range of activities and practices...

  17. Rural Revisited: A Decade and a Half of Practice

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    Harris, Deborah

    2006-01-01

    No standard definition of rural areas exists for use in developing health care policy, research, and planning, or for purposes of federal program administration or distribution of funds. Families in rural areas define themselves in terms of values--typically a solid work ethic; traditional morals and values; hardiness; determination; a general…

  18. 75 FR 29447 - Public Health Service Act, Rural Physician Training Grant Program, Definition of “Underserved...

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    2010-05-26

    ..., identified by the Regulatory Information Number (RIN), by any of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking... assisting eligible entities in recruiting students most likely to practice medicine in underserved rural... determined that good cause exists which makes the usual notice and comment procedure impractical, unnecessary...

  19. 75 FR 1616 - Post-2010 Resource Pool, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program-Eastern Division

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    ... Allocation for the new customer was calculated using the Procedures. As defined in the Post-1985 Marketing..., a Federal power marketing agency of the Department of Energy (DOE), hereby announces the Post-2010... need to withdraw power from existing customers. The Final Power Allocation is published to show Western...

  20. Seeking Social Capital and Expertise in a Newly-Formed Research Community: A Co-Author Analysis

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    Forte, Christine E.

    2017-01-01

    This exploratory study applies social network analysis techniques to existing, publicly available data to understand collaboration patterns within the co-author network of a federally-funded, interdisciplinary research program. The central questions asked: What underlying social capital structures can be determined about a group of researchers…

  1. 78 FR 48337 - Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: Members of Congress and Congressional Staff

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    ... office staff) meet the definition of employee in 5 U.S.C. 8901 of title 5 and are, therefore, eligible to... rule utilizes the statutory definition for congressional staff. Because there is no existing statutory or regulatory definition of ``official office,'' the proposed rule delegates to the employing office...

  2. 42 CFR 405.1020 - Time and place for a hearing before an ALJ.

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    2010-10-01

    ... HUMAN SERVICES MEDICARE PROGRAM FEDERAL HEALTH INSURANCE FOR THE AGED AND DISABLED Determinations... the ALJ finds that VTC technology is available to conduct the appearance. The ALJ may also offer to... technology is not available; or (2) Special or extraordinary circumstances exist. (c) Notice of hearing. (1...

  3. Urban Congressmen and the Education Bill Vetoes of President Richard M. Nixon.

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    Grant, Philip A., Jr.

    This paper discusses the presidential vetoes of the Nixon Administration. Four of these involved measures appropriating money to implement existing federal aid to education programs. This paper also analyzes the roles played by urban congressmen in the deliberations surrounding the vetoes. Nixon vetoed four education appropriation bills in less…

  4. 77 FR 27108 - Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended; Computer Matching Program (SSA/Office of Child Support...

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    2012-05-08

    ...: Social Security Administration (SSA). ACTION: Notice of a renewal of an existing computer matching... protections for such persons. The Privacy Act, as amended, regulates the use of computer matching by Federal... SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION [Docket No. SSA 2012-0010] Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended...

  5. 78 FR 37875 - Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended; Computer Matching Program (SSA/Bureau of the Fiscal Service...

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    2013-06-24

    ...: Social Security Administration (SSA). ACTION: Notice of a renewal of an existing computer matching... above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. General The Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988... computer matching involving the Federal government could be performed and adding certain protections for...

  6. 75 FR 54213 - Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended; Computer Matching Program (SSA/Office of Personnel Management...

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    2010-09-03

    ... 1021 AGENCY: Social Security Administration (SSA). ACTION: Notice of a renewal of an existing computer.... SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. General The Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (Public Law (Pub... computer matching involving the Federal government could be performed and adding certain protections for...

  7. How Does Service Learning Increase and Sustain Interest in Engineering Education for Underrepresented Pre-Engineering College Students?

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    Bosman, Lisa; Chelberg, Kelli; Winn, Ryan

    2017-01-01

    Many barriers exist for American Indian students pursuing STEM degree programs. However, federally recognized Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) are uniquely suited to overcome these barriers because of their shared mission to provide 21st Century educational opportunities for American Indian students. Qualitative and quantitative findings…

  8. The 3D Elevation Program: summary for Texas

    USGS Publications Warehouse

    Carswell, William J.

    2013-01-01

    Elevation data are essential to a broad range of applications, including forest resources management, wildlife and habitat management, national security, recreation, and many others. For the State of Texas, elevation data are critical for natural resources conservation; wildfire management, planning, and response; flood risk management; agriculture and precision farming; infrastructure and construction management; water supply and quality; and other business uses. Today, high-quality light detection and ranging (lidar) data are the source for creating elevation models and other elevation datasets. Federal, State, and local agencies work in partnership to (1) replace data, on a national basis, that are (on average) 30 years old and of lower quality and (2) provide coverage where publicly accessible data do not exist. A joint goal of State and Federal partners is to acquire consistent, statewide coverage to support existing and emerging applications enabled by lidar data. The new 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) initiative, managed by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), responds to the growing need for high-quality topographic data and a wide range of other three-dimensional representations of the Nation’s natural and constructed features.

  9. The 3D Elevation Program: summary for Minnesota

    USGS Publications Warehouse

    Carswell, William J.

    2013-01-01

    Elevation data are essential to a broad range of applications, including forest resources management, wildlife and habitat management, national security, recreation, and many others. For the State of Minnesota, elevation data are critical for agriculture and precision farming, natural resources conservation, flood risk management, infrastructure and construction management, water supply and quality, coastal zone management, and other business uses. Today, high-quality light detection and ranging (lidar) data are the sources for creating elevation models and other elevation datasets. Federal, State, and local agencies work in partnership to (1) replace data, on a national basis, that are (on average) 30 years old and of lower quality and (2) provide coverage where publicly accessible data do not exist. A joint goal of State and Federal partners is to acquire consistent, statewide coverage to support existing and emerging applications enabled by lidar data. The new 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) initiative, managed by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), responds to the growing need for high-quality topographic data and a wide range of other three-dimensional representations of the Nation’s natural and constructed features.

  10. The 3D Elevation Program: summary for California

    USGS Publications Warehouse

    Carswell, William J.

    2013-01-01

    Elevation data are essential to a broad range of applications, including forest resources management, wildlife and habitat management, national security, recreation, and many others. For the State of California, elevation data are critical for infrastructure and construction management; natural resources conservation; flood risk management; wildfire management, planning, and response; agriculture and precision farming; geologic resource assessment and hazard mitigation; and other business uses. Today, high-quality light detection and ranging (lidar) data are the sources for creating elevation models and other elevation datasets. Federal, State, and local agencies work in partnership to (1) replace data, on a national basis, that are (on average) 30 years old and of lower quality and (2) provide coverage where publicly accessible data do not exist. A joint goal of State and Federal partners is to acquire consistent, statewide coverage to support existing and emerging applications enabled by lidar data. The new 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) initiative, managed by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), responds to the growing need for high-quality topographic data and a wide range of other three-dimensional representations of the Nation’s natural and constructed features.

  11. The 3D Elevation Program: summary for Wisconsin

    USGS Publications Warehouse

    Carswell, William J.

    2013-01-01

    Elevation data are essential to a broad range of applications, including forest resources management, wildlife and habitat management, national security, recreation, and many others. For the State of Wisconsin, elevation data are critical for agriculture and precision farming, natural resources conservation, flood risk management, infrastructure and construction management, water supply and quality, and other business uses. Today, high-quality light detection and ranging (lidar) data are the sources for creating elevation models and other elevation datasets. Federal, State, and local agencies work in partnership to (1) replace data, on a national basis, that are (on average) 30 years old and of lower quality and (2) provide coverage where publicly accessible data do not exist. A joint goal of State and Federal partners is to acquire consistent, statewide coverage to support existing and emerging applications enabled by lidar data. The new 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) initiative, managed by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), responds to the growing need for high-quality topographic data and a wide range of other three-dimensional representations of the Nation’s natural and constructed features.

  12. The 3D Elevation Program: summary for Virginia

    USGS Publications Warehouse

    Carswell, William J.

    2013-01-01

    Elevation data are essential to a broad range of applications, including forest resources management, wildlife and habitat management, national security, recreation, and many others. For the Commonwealth of Virginia, elevation data are critical for urban and regional planning, natural resources conservation, flood risk management, agriculture and precision farming, resource mining, infrastructure and construction management, and other business uses. Today, high-quality light detection and ranging (lidar) data are the sources for creating elevation models and other elevation datasets. Federal, State, and local agencies work in partnership to (1) replace data, on a national basis, that are (on average) 30 years old and of lower quality and (2) provide coverage where publicly accessible data do not exist. A joint goal of State and Federal partners is to acquire consistent, statewide coverage to support existing and emerging applications enabled by lidar data. The new 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) initiative, managed by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), responds to the growing need for high-quality topographic data and a wide range of other three-dimensional representations of the Nation’s natural and constructed features.

  13. The 3D Elevation Program: summary for Rhode Island

    USGS Publications Warehouse

    Carswell, William J.

    2013-01-01

    Elevation data are essential to a broad range of applications, including forest resources management, wildlife and habitat management, national security, recreation, and many others. For the State of Rhode Island, elevation data are critical for flood risk management, natural resources conservation, coastal zone management, sea level rise and subsidence, agriculture and precision farming, and other business uses. Today, high-quality light detection and ranging (lidar) data are the sources for creating elevation models and other elevation datasets. Federal, State, and local agencies work in partnership to (1) replace data, on a national basis, that are (on average) 30 years old and of lower quality and (2) provide coverage where publicly accessible data do not exist. A joint goal of State and Federal partners is to acquire consistent, statewide coverage to support existing and emerging applications enabled by lidar data. The new 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) initiative (Snyder, 2012a,b), managed by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), responds to the growing need for high-quality topographic data and a wide range of other three-dimensional representations of the Nation’s natural and constructed features.

  14. The Cost of Family Medicine Residency Training: Impacts of Federal and State Funding.

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    Pauwels, Judith; Weidner, Amanda

    2018-02-01

    Numerous organizations are calling for the expansion of graduate medical education (GME) positions nationally. Developing new residency programs and expanding existing programs can only happen if financial resources are available to pay for the expenses of training beyond what can be generated in direct clinical income by the residents and faculty in the program. The goal of this study was to evaluate trended data regarding the finances of family medicine residency programs to identify what financial resources are needed to sustain graduate medical education programs. A group of family medicine residency programs have shared their financial data since 2002 through a biennial survey of program revenues, expenses, and staffing. Data sets over 12 years were collected and analyzed, and results compared to analyze trends. Overall expenses increased 70.4% during this period. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) GME revenue per resident increased by 15.7% for those programs receiving these monies. Overall, total revenue per resident, including clinical revenues, state funding, and any other revenue stream, increased 44.5% from 2006 to 2016. The median cost per resident among these programs, excluding federal GME funds, is currently $179,353; this amount has increased over the 12 years by 93.7%. For this study group of family medicine programs, data suggests a cost per resident per year, excluding federal and state GME funding streams, of about $180,000. This excess expense compared to revenue must be met by other agencies, whether from CMS, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), state expenditures or other sources, through stable long-term commitments to these funding mechanisms to ensure program viability for these essential family medicine programs in the future.

  15. DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Gatchett, A.M.; Fradkin, L.; Moore, M.

    In 1986, the Federal Technology Transfer Act (FTTA) was established to promote a closer, collaborative relationship between federal government agencies and the private sector. With the increasing need for new cost-effective technologies to prevent and control pollution, both the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and private industry are encouraged to facilitate the transfer of knowledge and technology under this Act. The FTTA removed several of the legal and institutional barriers to cooperative research that existed before the Act`s passage. Through the FTTA, the government strives to promote the movement of its products, processes, skills, and knowledge into the private sectormore » for further development and commercialization by encouraging the exchange of technical personnel and the sharing of facilities and other resources. Collaborative efforts between industry, federal agencies, and academia are made possible through cooperative research and development agreements (CRADAs). Forty-two CRADAs and five licensing agreements have been initiated with EPA under this program. This paper provides an overview of this new and innovative program within the EPA. 1 fig., 2 tabs.« less

  16. Federal solar policies yield neither heat nor light

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Silverstein, M.

    1978-02-06

    Thirty years of Federal energy policies and bureaucracy are criticized for their limited success in promoting nuclear energy and their present involvement in solar technology. Mr. Silverstein feels that poor judgment was shown in pursuit of large-scale solar demonstrations between 1973 and 1976 when Federal agencies ignored existing solar companies and awarded contracts to the large corporations. A fetish for crash research programs, he also feels, led to the creation of the Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI), which concentrates on wasteful high-technology projects rather than building on what has already been developed in the field. He cites ''even more destructive''more » policies adopted by the Housing and Urban Development Agency (HUD), which attacked many solar suppliers without sufficient evidence and then developed a solar-water-heater grant program that effectively distorted the market. The author feels that the solar technology market is sufficiently viable and that government participation is more appropriate in the form of tax credits and guaranteed loans.« less

  17. A qualitative study of diverse experts' views about barriers and strategies to improve the diets and health of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries.

    PubMed

    Leung, Cindy W; Hoffnagle, Elena E; Lindsay, Ana C; Lofink, Hayley E; Hoffman, Vanessa A; Turrell, Sophie; Willett, Walter C; Blumenthal, Susan J

    2013-01-01

    The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the largest federal food assistance program, currently serves 44.7 million Americans with a budget of $75 billion in 2011. This study engaged leading experts for in-depth, semi-structured interviews to explore their opinions concerning the existing challenges and barriers to eating nutritiously in SNAP. Experts also proposed strategies for improving nutritional status among SNAP recipients. Twenty-seven individuals were interviewed from advocacy, government, industry, and research organizations. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, coded, and analyzed for thematic content. The high cost of nutrient-rich foods, inadequate SNAP benefits, limited access to purchasing healthy foods, and environmental factors associated with poverty were identified as barriers that influence nutrition among low-income households in the United States. Six themes emerged among respondents from diverse sectors about how to address these challenges, including providing SNAP participants with incentives to purchase nutrient-rich food consistent with the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, restricting the purchase of nutrient-poor foods and beverages with program benefits, modifying the frequency of SNAP benefit distribution, enhancing nutrition education, improving the SNAP retailer environment, and increasing state and federal level coordination and consistency of program implementation. Given the recent dramatic increase in SNAP enrollment, policymakers must address existing barriers as well as consider new strategies to improve nutrition policies in SNAP so that the program can continue to address food insecurity needs as well as provide a healthful diet for SNAP beneficiaries. Copyright © 2013 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

  18. A Qualitative Study of Diverse Experts’ Views About Barriers and Strategies to Improve the Diets and Health of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Beneficiaries

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    Leung, Cindy W.; Hoffnagle, Elena E.; Lindsay, Ana C.; Lofink, Hayley E.; Hoffman, Vanessa A.; Turrell, Sophie; Willett, Walter C.; Blumenthal, Susan J.

    2012-01-01

    The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the largest federal food assistance program, currently serves 44.7 million Americans with a budget of $75 billion in 2011. This study engaged leading experts for in-depth, semi-structured interviews to explore their opinions concerning the existing challenges and barriers to eating nutritiously in SNAP. Experts also proposed strategies for improving nutritional status among SNAP recipients. Twenty-seven individuals were interviewed from advocacy, government, industry, and research organizations. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, coded and analyzed for thematic content. The high cost of nutrient-rich foods, inadequate SNAP benefits, limited access to purchasing healthy foods, and environmental factors associated with poverty were identified as barriers that influence nutrition among low-income households in the United States. Six themes emerged among respondents from diverse sectors about how to address these challenges including: 1) providing SNAP participants with incentives to purchase nutrient-rich food consistent with the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans; 2) restricting the purchase of nutrient-poor foods and beverages with program benefits; 3) modifying the frequency of SNAP benefit distribution; 4) enhancing nutrition education; 5) improving the SNAP retailer environment and 6) increasing state and federal level coordination and consistency of program implementation. Given the recent dramatic increase in SNAP enrollment, policymakers must address existing barriers as well as consider new strategies to improve nutrition policies in SNAP so that the program can continue to address food insecurity needs as well as provide a healthful diet for SNAP beneficiaries. PMID:23260725

  19. The North Carolina Coastal Geology Cooperative-a Model of Federal, State, and Academic Cooperation

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    Hoffman, C. W.; Thieler, E. R.; Riggs, S. R.; Schwab, W. C.

    2002-12-01

    In June 1999, The U.S. and N.C. Geological Surveys hosted a meeting of coastal geologists and engineers to identify coastal geological issues of greatest importance to North Carolina and to explore the possibility of initiating a cooperative research program to address these issues. Several factors came together to allow a coordinated program to develop: keen state interest in coastal hazards following several significant hurricanes, interest on the part of the USGS in combining work in North Carolina with a similar program in South Carolina, and recognition of the strong knowledge base that existed within the coastal scientific community in N.C. The meeting resulted in a strong consensus for comprehensive study of the entire coastal system and for initiating work in the northern coastal region (the Quaternary section east of the Suffolk Scarp, focusing on the barrier-island and estuarine system). Among the most important issues to be addressed by the data and knowledge developed from this program are: coastal and estuarine shoreline erosion (controls on erosion rates, sediment transport, response of wetlands to sea level rise); sand resources (location, quality, and quantity of offshore, estuarine, or onshore sand); storm impacts (barrier island/inlet migration, estuarine water movement, relative stability of barrier island segments); sea level change (history and potential impacts); water resources (surface and groundwater); habitat (ability to sustain uses, trends, threats). The cooperative will provide a strong science foundation for management of the N.C. coastal zone. Endorsements, support, and cooperation have come from the N.C. Coastal Resources Commission, several state and federal resource agencies, and local government units who all have an interest in information the program is producing. Supplemental federal appropriations have resulted from such support and the National Park Service has provided partnership funding. Additional partnership opportunities exist and are being pursued with the Army Corps of Engineers (two feasibility studies are active in the project area), the N.C. Outer Banks Task Force, and U.S. Minerals Management Service.

  20. 76 FR 24213 - Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Federal Fiscal...

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    2011-04-29

    ...This proposed rule would implement section 3004 of the Affordable Care Act, which establishes a new quality reporting program that provides for a 2 percent reduction in the annual increase factor beginning in 2014 for failure to report quality data to the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This proposed rule would also update the prospective payment rates for inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) for Federal fiscal year 2012 (for discharges occurring on or after October 1, 2011 and on or before September 30, 2012) as required by the Social Security Act (the Act). The Act requires the Secretary to publish in the Federal Register on or before the August 1 that precedes the start of each FY the classification and weighting factors for the IRF prospective payment system (PPS) case-mix groups and a description of the methodology and data used in computing the prospective payment rates for that fiscal year. We are also proposing to consolidate, clarify, and revise existing policies regarding IRF hospitals and IRF units of hospitals to eliminate unnecessary confusion and enhance consistency. Furthermore, in accordance with the general principles of the President's January 18, 2011 Executive Order entitled ``Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review,'' we are proposing to amend existing regulatory provisions regarding ``new'' facilities and changes in the bed size and square footage of IRFs and inpatient psychiatric facilities (IPFs) to improve clarity and remove obsolete material.

  1. THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT AND INCENTIVIZED HEALTH WELLNESS PROGRAMS--A TALE OF FEDERALISM AND SHIFTING ADMINISTRATIVE BURDEN.

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    Sirpal, Sanjeev

    2014-01-01

    The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act creates new incentives and builds on existing wellness program policies to promote employer wellness programs and encourage opportunities to support healthier workplaces. The proposed rules are promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Labor, and the Treasury Department, and seek to encourage appropriately designed, consumer-protective wellness programs in group health coverage. This legislative landscape raises significant federalism concerns insofar as it largely shifts the responsibility for administration of health incentive programs to the states. Little attention has been paid to the shifting "administrative burden" that would thereby ensue. This paper will address the distribution of power in the American federal system vis-à-vis subnational counterparts in the wake of rampant, recent health care reform efforts. This paper will therefore explore the willingness of the national government to delegate policymaking responsibility to state governments in the context of an important aspect of healthcare reform. This, in turn, can be used to assess the distribution of powers between governmental levels--a subject that has received little systematic inquiry to date. Finally, this paper will explore the degree of administrative burden shifting that may likely occur as a result of these changes in health reform and what potential impacts it may have on individual health.

  2. The US Geological Survey's National Mapping Division programs, products, and services that can support wetlands mapping

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    Baxter, F.S.

    1990-01-01

    The US Geological Survey (USGS) programs can play an important role in support of President Bush's policy of no net loss of wetlands. A principal goal of USGS is to provide cartographic information that contributes to the wise management of the Nation's natural resources. This information consists of maps, cartographic data bases (graphic and digital), remotely sensed imagery, and information services. These products are used by Federal, State, and local governments, the private sector, and individual citizens in making decisions on the existence and use of land and water resources. I discuss the programs, products, and information services of the National Mapping Division, the tools available to determine where wetlands exist, and the capability of periodic measurement of wetlands to help in assessing compliance with the concept of no net loss of wetlands. -from Author

  3. International photovoltaic program. Volume 2: Appendices

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Costello, D.; Koontz, R.; Posner, D.; Heiferling, P.; Carpenter, P.; Forman, S.; Perelman, L.

    1979-01-01

    The results of analyses conducted in preparation of an international photovoltaic marketing plan are summarized. Included are compilations of relevant statutes and existing Federal programs; strategies designed to expand the use of photovoltaics abroad; information on the domestic photovoltaic plan and its impact on the proposed international plan; perspectives on foreign competition; industry views on the international photovoltaic market and ideas about the how US government actions could affect this market;international financing issues; and information on issues affecting foreign policy and developing countries.

  4. Live-load performance evaluation of historic covered timber bridges in the United States

    Treesearch

    Junwon Seo; Travis K. Hosteng; Brent M. Phares; James P. Wacker

    2015-01-01

    The National Historic Covered Bridge Preservation Program (NHCBP), sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), was established to preserve the covered timber bridge structures that were constructed in the early 1800s. Today, many of the approximately 880 covered timber bridges still in existence in the United States are closed to vehicular traffic;...

  5. "What Can I Do with This Degree?"

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Wartel, Max

    2015-01-01

    As long as the question of what recent graduates can do with their degree is being asked, the need for comprehensive and trustworthy data will exist. Between the White House College Scorecard, the Rubio-Wyden-Warner Student Right to Know Before You Go Act, the USDOE's Title IV Federal Student Aid Programs: Gainful Employment in a Recognized…

  6. Iowa's Medicaid Expansion Promoted Healthy Behaviors But Was Challenging To Implement And Attracted Few Participants.

    PubMed

    Askelson, Natoshia M; Wright, Brad; Bentler, Suzanne; Momany, Elizabeth T; Damiano, Peter

    2017-05-01

    As part of Iowa's Medicaid expansion, the Healthy Behaviors Program was designed to provide members with incentives to complete specified healthy activities in return for waiving monthly premiums. We used claims data and interviews to document the first year (2014) of the program's implementation. Healthy activities completion rates did not exceed 17 percent. Interviews with members and clinic managers revealed low levels of awareness of the program's existence, deficits in knowledge about how the program works, and a variety of barriers to activity completion. Our findings suggest that the lack of knowledge hindered the state's ability to incentivize activities and that it subjected beneficiaries to premium expenses and potential disenrollment. These results should guide federal and state policy makers in devising more effective ways of educating Medicaid beneficiaries and providers about programs that incentivize responsibility for healthy behaviors. The results suggest that efforts by federal and state governments to reform Medicaid by shifting responsibility onto program members for healthy behaviors are unlikely to succeed, especially without careful thought and design of premiums, penalties, and incentives for participants. Project HOPE—The People-to-People Health Foundation, Inc.

  7. 41 CFR 101-29.221 - Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Description Program (Federal...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... standardization program developed under authority of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949..., Standards and Commercial Item Description Program (Federal Standardization Program). 101-29.221 Section 101...-Definitions § 101-29.221 Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Description Program (Federal...

  8. 41 CFR 101-29.221 - Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Description Program (Federal...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... standardization program developed under authority of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949..., Standards and Commercial Item Description Program (Federal Standardization Program). 101-29.221 Section 101...-Definitions § 101-29.221 Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Description Program (Federal...

  9. Abstinence-based programs for prevention of adolescent pregnancies. A review.

    PubMed

    Thomas, M H

    2000-01-01

    This article assesses the abstinence-based programs developed by family life educators and the factors associated with positive results through a review of abstinence promotion programs of the federal government. In 1996, Section 510 was added to Title V of the Social Security Act allocating US$50 million annually from 1998-2000 to fund abstinence education programs, while in 1997, a National Strategy to Prevent Teen Pregnancy was launched by the Office of Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention to provide teen pregnancy programs to at least 25% of the communities. Presented in this paper is a discussion of the Abstinence Only programs, which focus on the prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease among adolescents, and the Abstinence Plus programs, which emphasize other prevention methods as well as abstinence. Evaluation of Abstinence Only programs include Success Express, Project Taking Charge, Sex Respect, Teen Aid, Values and Choices and Facts and Feelings. Moreover, programs such as Reducing the Risk, Postponing Sexual Involvement, Project Education Now, and Babies Later were evaluated under the Abstinence Plus programs. Several programs evaluated have shown to have a positive effect on attitudes among adolescents, but are not proven to have a significant effect on sexual behavior. In conclusion, this article encourages exploration of new approaches to address teen pregnancy and the increasing incidence of sexually transmitted diseases among adolescents, while the federal government must utilize the implementation of existing programs with positive effects.

  10. Defense Use of Certain Federal Property: Birmingham, Columbia, Detroit, Goldsboro, Jackson, Kansas City, Ravenna Depot, Rochester, Seneca Depot, Syracuse

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1973-02-01

    and OMS. An estimated $1,972,000 has bee~n sch.el,!ed Lu :.eplace the Webster facility in FY 7S, b" land ias not teen a.qcuired for the proposed...poor condition and is in an area conducive to vandalism . The Penn Yan Reserve Center is inadequate and programmed for a $420,o0 ex- pansion. The Reserve...damage due to a bad roof, vandalism and fire bombings. Security is almost non-existent. Shortage exist in all administrative, storage, and trairing

  11. The bishops and housing.

    PubMed

    Shellabarger, Thomas

    2005-01-01

    According to Catholic social teaching, housing is not a commodity but a human right. To ensure that all people--especially low-income elderly and other vulnerable populations--have access to affordable housing, the church has established a variety of programs, services, and advocacy efforts. Much of this work is based on key concepts: preserving existing housing stock, creating new programs to provide more options for the underserved, empowering residents and communities to deal with housing issues, establishing partnerships to make organizations' efforts more successful, making housing affordable, and ending discrimination in housing. Although church ministries, community groups, the private sector, and other players must work together to find solutions to the housing crisis, federal leadership is essential. Especially with the housing affordability gap growing and the U.S. population aging, the federal government must provide the resources, leadership, and direction for effective housing solutions.

  12. 77 FR 71687 - Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program: Court Orders Prior to July 22, 1998

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-12-04

    ... preliminarily approved by the Court. Under Section 553(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C... interest. In addition, the APA exempts interpretative rules from proposed rulemaking procedures. This rule... asserts that good cause exists to implement this rule as an interim rule under the APA, 5 U.S.C. 553(b...

  13. 76 FR 17618 - Meeting of the Land Between The Lakes Advisory Board

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-03-30

    ... Board will hold a meeting on April 21, 2011. Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App 2. The meeting agenda will focus on existing Environmental Education programs... meeting will be held Thursday, April 21, 2011 from 9 a.m. to approximately 4 p.m. CST. ADDRESSES: The...

  14. Finding Money on the Table: Information, Financial Aid, and Access to College

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Tierney, William G.; Venegas, Kristan M.

    2009-01-01

    The authors do not quarrel with the assumption that increasing financial aid would boost college going. Yet a conundrum exists. Some state agencies have the potential to provide more resources than what college-bound students request. The federal government also has an excess of money in various aid programs. Of course, the authors do not ignore…

  15. Second-Career Training for Air Traffic Controllers Should Be Discontinued. Report to the Congress of the United States by the Comptroller General.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Comptroller General of the U.S., Washington, DC.

    Air traffic controllers no longer able to perform their highly specialized duties must be removed in the interest of aviation safety. Because few employment opportunities exist outside the government for controllers' skills, Congress established a second-career training program in 1972 for controllers so removed by the Federal Aviation…

  16. 31 CFR 205.16 - What special rules apply to Federal assistance programs and projects funded by the Federal...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... assistance programs and projects funded by the Federal Highway Trust Fund? 205.16 Section 205.16 Money and... special rules apply to Federal assistance programs and projects funded by the Federal Highway Trust Fund? The following applies to Federal assistance programs and projects funded out of the Federal Highway...

  17. 31 CFR 205.16 - What special rules apply to Federal assistance programs and projects funded by the Federal...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... assistance programs and projects funded by the Federal Highway Trust Fund? 205.16 Section 205.16 Money and... special rules apply to Federal assistance programs and projects funded by the Federal Highway Trust Fund? The following applies to Federal assistance programs and projects funded out of the Federal Highway...

  18. 31 CFR 205.16 - What special rules apply to Federal assistance programs and projects funded by the Federal...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... assistance programs and projects funded by the Federal Highway Trust Fund? 205.16 Section 205.16 Money and... special rules apply to Federal assistance programs and projects funded by the Federal Highway Trust Fund? The following applies to Federal assistance programs and projects funded out of the Federal Highway...

  19. 31 CFR 205.16 - What special rules apply to Federal assistance programs and projects funded by the Federal...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... assistance programs and projects funded by the Federal Highway Trust Fund? 205.16 Section 205.16 Money and... special rules apply to Federal assistance programs and projects funded by the Federal Highway Trust Fund? The following applies to Federal assistance programs and projects funded out of the Federal Highway...

  20. 31 CFR 205.16 - What special rules apply to Federal assistance programs and projects funded by the Federal...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... assistance programs and projects funded by the Federal Highway Trust Fund? 205.16 Section 205.16 Money and... special rules apply to Federal assistance programs and projects funded by the Federal Highway Trust Fund? The following applies to Federal assistance programs and projects funded out of the Federal Highway...

  1. Developing a UAS Program for Electric Utilities

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Keltgen, James

    New innovations and technologies using unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, have created unique opportunities for commercial applications. Electric utilities, likewise, realize the benefits of using UAS as a tool in electric utility operations. Although the opportunities exist, establishing a UAS program for electric utilities is largely an endeavor of trial and error or research and development with no clear path defined on how to establish a UAS program. By reviewing UAS use case examples and integrating lessons learned with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, UAS best practices, unique electric utility values, legal and insurance perspectives, equipment selection, and thoughtful planning and preparation; a solution model is developed to establish a UAS program for electric utilities.

  2. ECUT: Energy Conversion and Utilization Technologies program. Industry, university and research interest in the US Department of Energy ECUT biocatalysis research activity

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Wilcox, R. E.

    1983-01-01

    The results of a Research Opportunity Notice (RON) disseminated by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory for the U.S. Department of Energy Conversion and Utilization Technologies (ECUT) Program's Biocatalysis Research Activity are presented. The RON was issued in late April of 1983 and solicited expressions of interest from petrochemical and chemical companies, bioengineering firms, biochemical engineering consultants, private research laboratories, and universities for participating in a federal research program to investigate potential applications of biotechnology in producing chemicals. The RON results indicate that broad interest exists within the nation's industry, universities, and research institutes for the Activity and its planned research and development program.

  3. 76 FR 47835 - Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Federal Fiscal...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-08-05

    ...This final rule will implement section 3004 of the Affordable Care Act, which establishes a new quality reporting program that provides for a 2 percent reduction in the annual increase factor beginning in 2014 for failure to report quality data to the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This final rule will also update the prospective payment rates for inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2012 (for discharges occurring on or after October 1, 2011 and on or before September 30, 2012) as required under section 1886(j)(3)(C) of the Social Security Act (the Act). Section 1886(j)(5) of the Act requires the Secretary to publish in the Federal Register on or before the August 1 that precedes the start of each FY the classification and weighting factors for the IRF prospective payment system (PPS) case-mix groups and a description of the methodology and data used in computing the prospective payment rates for that fiscal year. We are also consolidating, clarifying, and revising existing policies regarding IRF hospitals and IRF units of hospitals to eliminate unnecessary confusion and enhance consistency. Furthermore, in accordance with the general principles of the President's January 18, 2011 Executive Order entitled ``Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review,'' we are amending existing regulatory provisions regarding ''new'' facilities and changes in the bed size and square footage of IRFs and inpatient psychiatric facilities (IPFs) to improve clarity and remove obsolete material.

  4. Report of the Interagency biological methods workshop

    USGS Publications Warehouse

    Gurtz, Martin E.; Muir, Thomas A.

    1994-01-01

    The U.S. Geological Survey hosted the Interagency Biological Methods Workshop in Reston, Virginia, during June 22-23, 1993. The purposes of the workshop were to (1) promote better communication among Federal agencies that are using or developing biological methods in water-quality assessment programs for streams and rivers, and (2) facilitate the sharing of data and interagency collaboration. The workshop was attended by 45 biologists representing numerous Federal agencies and programs, and a few regional and State programs that were selected to provide additional perspectives. The focus of the workshop was community assessment methods for fish, invertebrates, and algae; physical habitat characterization; and chemical analyses of biological tissues. Charts comparing program objectives, design features, and sampling methods were compiled from materials that were provided by participating agencies prior to the workshop and formed the basis for small workgroup discussions. Participants noted that differences in methods among programs were often necessitated by differences in program objectives. However, participants agreed that where programs have identified similar data needs, the use of common methods is beneficial. Opportunities discussed for improving data compatibility and information sharing included (1) modifying existing methods, (2) adding parameters, (3) improving access to data through shared databases (potentially with common database structures), and (4) future collaborative efforts that range from research on selected protocol questions to followup meetings and continued discussions.

  5. 30 CFR 736.22 - Contents of a Federal program.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... INTERIOR PERMANENT REGULATORY PROGRAMS FOR NON-FEDERAL AND NON-INDIAN LANDS FEDERAL PROGRAM FOR A STATE § 736.22 Contents of a Federal program. (a) In promulgating or revising any Federal program for a State, the Director shall— (1) Consider the nature of that State's soils, topography, climate, and biological...

  6. 30 CFR 736.22 - Contents of a Federal program.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... INTERIOR PERMANENT REGULATORY PROGRAMS FOR NON-FEDERAL AND NON-INDIAN LANDS FEDERAL PROGRAM FOR A STATE § 736.22 Contents of a Federal program. (a) In promulgating or revising any Federal program for a State, the Director shall— (1) Consider the nature of that State's soils, topography, climate, and biological...

  7. 30 CFR 736.22 - Contents of a Federal program.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... INTERIOR PERMANENT REGULATORY PROGRAMS FOR NON-FEDERAL AND NON-INDIAN LANDS FEDERAL PROGRAM FOR A STATE § 736.22 Contents of a Federal program. (a) In promulgating or revising any Federal program for a State, the Director shall— (1) Consider the nature of that State's soils, topography, climate, and biological...

  8. 30 CFR 736.22 - Contents of a Federal program.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... INTERIOR PERMANENT REGULATORY PROGRAMS FOR NON-FEDERAL AND NON-INDIAN LANDS FEDERAL PROGRAM FOR A STATE § 736.22 Contents of a Federal program. (a) In promulgating or revising any Federal program for a State, the Director shall— (1) Consider the nature of that State's soils, topography, climate, and biological...

  9. 45 CFR 2523.100 - Are participants in programs operated by Federal agencies Federal employees?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... PROVISION OF AMERICORPS PROGRAM ASSISTANCE § 2523.100 Are participants in programs operated by Federal agencies Federal employees? No. Participants in these programs have the same employee status as participants in other approved AmeriCorps programs, and are not considered Federal employees, except for the...

  10. 2 CFR 200.519 - Criteria for Federal program risk.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... program in its life cycle at the Federal agency may indicate risk. For example, a new Federal program with... of Federal awards may increase risk. (3) The phase of a Federal program in its life cycle at the...

  11. Hydropower, an energy source whose time has come again

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    1980-01-01

    Recent price increases in imported oil demonstrate the urgency for the U.S. to rapidly develop its renewable resources. One such renewable resource for which technology is available now is hydropower. Studies indicate that hydropower potential, particularly at existing dam sites, can save the county hundreds of thousands of barrels of oil per day. But problems and constraints-economic, environmental, institutional, and operational-limit is full potential. Federal programs have had little impact on helping to bring hydro projects on line. Specifically, the Department of Energy's Small Hydro Program could do more to overcome hydro constraints and problems through an effective outreach program and more emphasis on demonstration projects.

  12. 31 CFR 205.1 - What Federal assistance programs are covered by this part?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ...; and (2) All Federal program agencies, except the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and its Federal assistance programs. (b) Only programs listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, as established... 31 Money and Finance:Treasury 2 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false What Federal assistance programs are...

  13. 31 CFR 205.1 - What Federal assistance programs are covered by this part?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ...; and (2) All Federal program agencies, except the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and its Federal assistance programs. (b) Only programs listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, as established... 31 Money and Finance:Treasury 2 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false What Federal assistance programs are...

  14. 31 CFR 205.1 - What Federal assistance programs are covered by this part?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ...; and (2) All Federal program agencies, except the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and its Federal assistance programs. (b) Only programs listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, as established... 31 Money and Finance: Treasury 2 2014-07-01 2014-07-01 false What Federal assistance programs are...

  15. 31 CFR 205.1 - What Federal assistance programs are covered by this part?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ...; and (2) All Federal program agencies, except the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and its Federal assistance programs. (b) Only programs listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, as established... 31 Money and Finance:Treasury 2 2012-07-01 2012-07-01 false What Federal assistance programs are...

  16. 31 CFR 205.5 - What are the thresholds for major Federal assistance programs?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... assistance programs? (a) Table A of this section defines major Federal assistance programs based on the... locate the appropriate row in Column A based upon the total amount of Federal assistance received. In... Federal Assistance Program means any Federal assistance program that exceed these levels: Between zero and...

  17. Doing What's Right: Preparing Iowa's Children for Success in School and Beyond. Field Hearing of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, United States Senate, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, Second Session on Examining Doing What's Right, Focusing on Preparing Iowa's Children for Success in School and beyond (March 10, 2014, Des Moines, IA). Senate Hearing 113-212

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    US Senate, 2015

    2015-01-01

    The Federal Government currently funds a number of programs to support early childhood education and care. However, they are well short of meeting existing needs. The Strong Start for America's Children Act significantly expands investments at the Federal level to accelerate the work being done in States to support high-quality pre-K. It also…

  18. Loans to state and local development companies--Small Business Administration. Proposed rulemaking.

    PubMed

    1983-03-07

    SBA proposes to amend 13 CFR 108.503--4(c) to limit SBA participation with tax-exempt financing under the program authorized by section 503 of the Small Business Investment Act, 15 U.S.C. 697. Under the proposed rule, SBA would participate in the financing of a project which is also financed by tax-exempt obligations provided the repayment of the proceeds of SBA guaranteed financing is not subordinate to the repayment of the tax-exempt financing. This amendment would be in accordance with existing Federal policy which prohibits Federal agencies from directly or indirectly providing a guarantee to tax-exempt obligations.

  19. Air Shipment of Highly Enriched Uranium Spent Nuclear Fuel from Romania

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    K. J. Allen; I. Bolshinsky; L. L. Biro

    2010-07-01

    Romania safely air shipped 23.7 kilograms of Russian origin highly enriched uranium (HEU) spent nuclear fuel from the VVR S research reactor at Magurele, Romania, to the Russian Federation in June 2009. This was the world’s first air shipment of spent nuclear fuel transported in a Type B(U) cask under existing international laws without special exceptions for the air transport licenses. This shipment was coordinated by the Russian Research Reactor Fuel Return Program (RRRFR), part of the U.S. Department of Energy Global Threat Reduction Initiative (GTRI), in cooperation with the Romania National Commission for Nuclear Activities Control (CNCAN), the Horiamore » Hulubei National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering (IFIN-HH), and the Russian Federation State Corporation Rosatom. The shipment was transported by truck to and from the respective commercial airports in Romania and the Russian Federation and stored at a secure nuclear facility in Russia where it will be converted into low enriched uranium. With this shipment, Romania became the 3rd country under the RRRFR program and the 14th country under the GTRI program to remove all HEU. This paper describes the work, equipment, and approvals that were required to complete this spent fuel air shipment.« less

  20. You Can't Make Me Do It, but I Could Be Persuaded: A Federalism Perspective on the Affordable Care Act.

    PubMed

    Haeder, Simon F; Weimer, David L

    2015-04-01

    The Affordable Care Act (ACA) seeks to change fundamentally the US health care system. The responses of states have been diverse and changing. What explains these diverse and dynamic responses? We examine the decision making of states concerning the creation of Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan programs and insurance marketplaces and the expansion of Medicaid in historical context. This frames our analysis and its implications for future health reform in broader perspective by identifying a number of characteristics of state-federal grants programs: (1) slow and uneven implementation; (2) wide variation across states; (3) accommodation by the federal government; (4) ideological conflict; (5) state response to incentives; (6) incomplete take-up rates of eligible individuals; and (7) programs as stepping-stones and wedges. Assessing the implementation of the three main components of the ACA, we find that partisanship exerts significant influence, yet less so in the case of Medicaid expansion. Moreover, factors specific to the insurance market also play an important role. Finally, we conclude by applying the themes to the ACA and offer an outlook for its continuing implementation. Specifically, we expect a gradual move toward universal state participation in the ACA, especially with respect to Medicaid expansion. Copyright © 2015 by Duke University Press.

  1. 31 CFR 205.3 - What Federal assistance programs are subject to this subpart A?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... programs which: (1) Are listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance; (2) Meet the funding... Federal assistance programs subject to subpart A if a State or Federal Program Agency fails to comply with... 31 Money and Finance:Treasury 2 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false What Federal assistance programs are...

  2. 31 CFR 205.3 - What Federal assistance programs are subject to this subpart A?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... programs which: (1) Are listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance; (2) Meet the funding... Federal assistance programs subject to subpart A if a State or Federal Program Agency fails to comply with... 31 Money and Finance:Treasury 2 2012-07-01 2012-07-01 false What Federal assistance programs are...

  3. 31 CFR 205.3 - What Federal assistance programs are subject to this subpart A?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... programs which: (1) Are listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance; (2) Meet the funding... Federal assistance programs subject to subpart A if a State or Federal Program Agency fails to comply with... 31 Money and Finance:Treasury 2 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false What Federal assistance programs are...

  4. 31 CFR 205.3 - What Federal assistance programs are subject to this subpart A?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... programs which: (1) Are listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance; (2) Meet the funding... Federal assistance programs subject to subpart A if a State or Federal Program Agency fails to comply with... 31 Money and Finance: Treasury 2 2014-07-01 2014-07-01 false What Federal assistance programs are...

  5. 31 CFR 205.3 - What Federal assistance programs are subject to this subpart A?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... programs which: (1) Are listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance; (2) Meet the funding... Federal assistance programs subject to subpart A if a State or Federal Program Agency fails to comply with... 31 Money and Finance: Treasury 2 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false What Federal assistance programs are...

  6. 7 CFR 3052.525 - Criteria for Federal program risk.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... program in its life cycle at the Federal agency may indicate risk. For example, a new Federal program with... or grant agreements may increase risk. (3) The phase of a Federal program in its life cycle at the... part of the risk analysis, the auditor may wish to discuss a particular Federal program with auditee...

  7. Legal mechanisms for protecting riparian resource values

    USGS Publications Warehouse

    Lamb, Berton L.; Lord, Eric

    1992-01-01

    Riparian resources include the borders of rivers, lakes, ponds, and potholes. These border areas are very important for a number of reasons, including stream channel maintenance, flood control, aesthetics, erosion control, fish and wildlife habitat, recreation, and water quality maintenance. These diverse functions are not well protected by law or policy. We reviewed law and policies regarding endangered species habitat designation, land use planning, grazing management, water allocation, takings, and federal permits and licenses, along with the roles of federal, state, and local governments. We discuss the politics of implementing these policies, focusing on the difficulties in changing entrenched water and land use practices. Our review indicates a lack of direct attention to riparian ecosystem issues in almost all environmental and land use programs at every level of government. Protection of riparian resource values requires a means to integrate existing programs to focus on riparian zones.

  8. 34 CFR 642.1 - Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... these regulations as the Training Program—provides Federal financial assistance to train the staff and... 34 Education 3 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs. 642.1... POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TRAINING PROGRAM FOR FEDERAL TRIO PROGRAMS General § 642.1...

  9. 7 CFR 3052.520 - Major program determination.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... shall be labeled Type A programs. Type A programs are defined as Federal programs with Federal awards... Federal awards expended exceed $10 billion. (2) Federal programs not labeled Type A under paragraph (b)(1) of this section shall be labeled Type B programs. (3) The inclusion of large loan and loan guarantees...

  10. 75 FR 18832 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Existing Collection; Emergency Extension

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-04-13

    .... Abstract: Section 709(c) of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000e-8(c... minorities and women. The data is shared with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), U.S... Rights Act of 1964, as amended, EEO-1 data is also shared with State and local Fair Employment Practices...

  11. 41 CFR 101-8.304 - Effect of State or local law or other requirements and effect of employment opportunities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... REGULATIONS GENERAL 8-NONDISCRIMINATION IN PROGRAMS RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 8.3-Discrimination Prohibited on the Basis of Handicap § 101-8.304 Effect of State or local law or other requirements and effect... alleviated by the existence of any State or local law or other requirement that, on the basis of handicap...

  12. 41 CFR 101-8.304 - Effect of State or local law or other requirements and effect of employment opportunities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... REGULATIONS GENERAL 8-NONDISCRIMINATION IN PROGRAMS RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 8.3-Discrimination Prohibited on the Basis of Handicap § 101-8.304 Effect of State or local law or other requirements and effect... alleviated by the existence of any State or local law or other requirement that, on the basis of handicap...

  13. 41 CFR 101-8.304 - Effect of State or local law or other requirements and effect of employment opportunities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... REGULATIONS GENERAL 8-NONDISCRIMINATION IN PROGRAMS RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 8.3-Discrimination Prohibited on the Basis of Handicap § 101-8.304 Effect of State or local law or other requirements and effect... alleviated by the existence of any State or local law or other requirement that, on the basis of handicap...

  14. 41 CFR 101-8.304 - Effect of State or local law or other requirements and effect of employment opportunities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... REGULATIONS GENERAL 8-NONDISCRIMINATION IN PROGRAMS RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 8.3-Discrimination Prohibited on the Basis of Handicap § 101-8.304 Effect of State or local law or other requirements and effect... alleviated by the existence of any State or local law or other requirement that, on the basis of handicap...

  15. 41 CFR 101-8.304 - Effect of State or local law or other requirements and effect of employment opportunities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... REGULATIONS GENERAL 8-NONDISCRIMINATION IN PROGRAMS RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 8.3-Discrimination Prohibited on the Basis of Handicap § 101-8.304 Effect of State or local law or other requirements and effect... alleviated by the existence of any State or local law or other requirement that, on the basis of handicap...

  16. 76 FR 3629 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Existing Collection; Emergency Extension

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-01-20

    .... Abstract: Section 709(c) of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000e-8(c... minorities and women. The data is shared with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), U.S... Rights Act of 1964, as amended, EEO-1 data is also shared with state and local Fair Employment Practices...

  17. 49 CFR 613.300 - Coordination of Federal and federally assisted programs and projects.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 7 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false Coordination of Federal and federally assisted programs and projects. 613.300 Section 613.300 Transportation Other Regulations Relating to Transportation... Coordination of Federal and Federally Assisted Programs and Projects § 613.300 Coordination of Federal and...

  18. Federal climate change programs in the water-limited Southwest: intersection of mission, stakeholders and geography to build successful collaboration

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Elias, E.; Steele, C. M.; Rango, A.; Reyes, J. J.; Langston, M. A.; Johnson, K.

    2016-12-01

    As one of the newest federal programs to emerge in response to climate change, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Climate Hubs were established to assist farmers, ranchers and forest landowners in their adaptation and mitigation efforts under a changing climate. The Hubs' mission is to deliver science-based information and tools to agricultural and natural resource land managers, to enable climate-informed decision-making. By facilitating and transferring tools and knowledge, the Hubs also provide value to cooperative extension, land grant institutions, and USDA itself, especially in leveraging existing resource capacity. Various federal agencies (NOAA, USGS, USFWS) have also developed climate change coordination networks: RISAs, CSCs, and LCCs. These regionally-based federal networks can best operate in collaboration with one another. At their programmatic level, however, there are fundamental discrepancies in mission, stakeholder definition and geographic region. In this presentation, we seek to compare and contrast these divergent characteristics by identifying `hot spots' and `hot moments' where definitions, programs, or priorities may intersect due to place-based or event-based issues. The Southwest (SW) region of the United States, which presently operates under warm and dry conditions, is projected to become warmer and drier in the future. On-going drought conditions have presented an opportunity to maintain and build professional networks among these federal climate change coordination networks, as well as within USDA, to better understand impacts and respond to stakeholder needs. Projects in the Rio Grande River Valley and with Tribal nations highlight successful collaboration based on geography and common stakeholders, respectively. Aridity and water scarcity characterize the SW region and provide an overarching theme to better support adaptation and mitigation, as well as create opportunities for collaborative success.

  19. 76 FR 5787 - Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Work-Study, and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-02-02

    ... DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [CFDA Nos. 84.038, 84.033, and 84.007] Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Work... for the campus-based programs. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Work-Study.... The Work Colleges Program The Work Colleges September 30, Report of 2010-2011 award Program Report can...

  20. 2 CFR 200.202 - Requirement to provide public notice of Federal financial assistance programs.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... of Federal financial assistance programs. (a) The Federal awarding agency must notify the public of Federal programs in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA), maintained by the General Services... branch of the Federal government. (2) The information that the Federal awarding agency must submit to GSA...

  1. State Technologies Advancement Collaborative

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    David S. Terry

    2012-01-30

    The U. S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO), and Association of State Energy Research and Technology Transfer Institutions (ASERTTI) signed an intergovernmental agreement on November 14, 2002, that allowed states and territories and the Federal Government to better collaborate on energy research, development, demonstration and deployment (RDD&D) projects. The agreement established the State Technologies Advancement Collaborative (STAC) which allowed the states and DOE to move RDD&D forward using an innovative competitive project selection and funding process. A cooperative agreement between DOE and NASEO served as the contracting instrument for this innovative federal-state partnership obligatingmore » funds from DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and Office of Fossil Energy to plan, fund, and implement RDD&D projects that were consistent with the common priorities of the states and DOE. DOE's Golden Field Office provided Federal oversight and guidance for the STAC cooperative agreement. The STAC program was built on the foundation of prior Federal-State efforts to collaborate on and engage in joint planning for RDD&D. Although STAC builds on existing, successful programs, it is important to note that it was not intended to replace other successful joint DOE/State initiatives such as the State Energy Program or EERE Special Projects. Overall the STAC process was used to fund, through three competitive solicitations, 35 successful multi-state research, development, deployment, and demonstration projects with an overall average non-federal cost share of 43%. Twenty-two states were awarded at least one prime contract, and organizations in all 50 states and some territories were involved as subcontractors in at least one STAC project. Projects were funded in seven program areas: (1) Building Technologies, (2) Industrial Technologies, (3) Transportation Technologies, (4) Distributed Energy Resources, (5) Hydrogen Technology Learning Centers, (6) Fossil Energy, and (7) Rebuild America.« less

  2. Catalog of Federal Education Assistance Programs--1976: An Indexed Guide to the Federal Government's Programs Offering Educational Benefits to the American People.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Office of Education (DHEW), Washington, DC.

    This catalog is composed of brief descriptions of, and extensive indexes to, federal programs that provide educational benefits to the American public. It includes programs administered by the U.S. Office of Education as well as those administered by other federal agencies. The federal education assistance programs are aimed at all educational…

  3. Meals for the Elderly

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    1977-01-01

    NASA is drawing upon its food-preparation expertise to assist in solving a problem affecting a large segment of the American population. In preparation for manned space flight programs, NASA became experienced in providing astronauts simple, easily-prepared, nutritious meals. That experience now is being transferred to the public sector in a cooperative project managed by Johnson Space Center. Called Meal System for the Elderly, the project seeks to fill a gap by supplying nutritionally balanced meal packages to those who are unable to participate in existing meal programs. Many such programs are conducted by federal, state and private organizations, including congregate hot meal services and home-delivered "meals on wheels." But more than 3.5 million elderly Americans are unable to take advantage of these benefits. In some cases, they live in rural areas away from available services; in others, they are handicapped, temporarily ill, or homebound for other reasons. Meal System for the Elderly, a cooperative program in which the food-preparation expertise NASA acquired in manned space projects is being utilized to improve the nutritional status of elderly people. The program seeks to fill a gap by supplying nutritionally-balanced food packages to the elderly who are unable to participate b existing meal service programs.

  4. 34 CFR 682.100 - The Federal Family Education Loan programs.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... 34 Education 3 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false The Federal Family Education Loan programs. 682.100... POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN (FFEL) PROGRAM Purpose and Scope § 682.100 The Federal Family Education Loan programs. (a) This part governs the following four programs...

  5. 48 CFR 52.227-18 - Rights in Data-Existing Works.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ....227-18 Rights in Data—Existing Works. As prescribed in 27.409(f), insert the following clause: Rights... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 2 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Rights in Data-Existing Works. 52.227-18 Section 52.227-18 Federal Acquisition Regulations System FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION...

  6. 2012-2013 Federal Pell Grant Program End-of-Year Report

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Office of Postsecondary Education, US Department of Education, 2013

    2013-01-01

    The Federal Pell Grant End-of-Year Report presents primary aspects of Federal Pell Grant Program activity for the 2012-2013 award year. This presentation is a compilation of quantitative program data assembled to offer insights into the changes to the Title IV applicant universe and the Federal Pell Grant Program. The Federal Pell Grant…

  7. 2011-2012 Federal Pell Grant Program End-of-Year Report

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Office of Postsecondary Education, US Department of Education, 2012

    2012-01-01

    The Federal Pell Grant End-of-Year Report presents primary aspects of Federal Pell Grant Program activity for the 2011-2012 award year. This presentation is a compilation of quantitative program data assembled to offer insights into the changes to the Title IV applicant universe and the Federal Pell Grant Program. The Federal Pell Grant…

  8. 76 FR 30881 - Federal and Indian Coal Valuation

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-05-27

    ... No. ONRR-2011-0004] RIN 1012-AA00 Federal and Indian Coal Valuation AGENCY: Office of Natural... interested public before proposing changes to the existing regulations governing the valuation of coal produced from Federal and Indian leases, for royalty purposes. The existing Federal and Indian coal...

  9. Emergency medical personnel training: I. An historical perspective.

    PubMed

    Sytkowski, P A; Jacobs, L M; Meany, M

    1983-01-01

    The status of Emergency Medical Technicians has evolved from an undefined role with few rules, regulations, or standards to an established health care profession and a nationally administered program. The evolution of this profession received major impetus from the 1966 report by the National Academy of Science/National Research Council that provided recommended training standards. Development of a training course curriculum for basic life support (BLS) followed. The need for coordinated training of Emergency Medical Technical Technicians was recognized, and funds became available to aid in the national standardization of education, examination, certification, and recertification procedures for EMTs. Concomitant with the attempt to standardize BLS training, advanced life support (ALS) programs grew in number. By 1977 the National Standard Training Curriculum became available and was soon followed by a national certification exam. As states have the option to accept or reject the federal standards embodied in the national training course, there remains variation among programs offered by each state. Because of the difference in need for specific emergency services among the states at a time of increased professional mobility, arguments still exist regarding the desirability of federally mandated training and certification programs.

  10. Public finance policy strategies to increase access to preconception care.

    PubMed

    Johnson, Kay A

    2006-09-01

    Policy and finance barriers reduce access to preconception care and, reportedly, limit professional practice changes that would improve the availability of needed services. Millions of women of childbearing age (15-44) lack adequate health coverage (i.e., uninsured or underinsured), and others live in medically underserved areas. Service delivery fragmentation and lack of professional guidelines are additional barriers. This paper reviews barriers and opportunities for financing preconception care, based on a review and analysis of state and federal policies. We describe states' experiences with and opportunities to improve health coverage, through public programs such as Medicaid, Medicaid waivers, and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). The potential role of Title V and of community health centers in providing primary and preventive care to women also is discussed. In these and other public health and health coverage programs, opportunities exist to finance preconception care for low-income women. Three major policy directions are discussed. To increase access to preconception care among women of childbearing age, the federal and state governments have opportunities to: (1) improve health care coverage, (2) increase the supply of publicly subsidized health clinics, and (3) direct delivery of preconception screening and interventions in the context of public health programs.

  11. Why Some Eligible Adults Choose Not To Participate in the Federal Adult Basic Education Program. Research on Adult Basic Education. Number 3 in Series of 3.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Valentine, Thomas

    A great discrepancy exists between the potential number of adult basic education (ABE) participants (all adults who have not graduated from high school) and those who actually choose to participate in ABE. To determine why high school dropouts choose not to participate in ABE, telephone interviews were conducted with a carefully constructed,…

  12. A Question of Equity: Women and the Glass Ceiling in the Federal Government

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1992-10-01

    Sponsoring/Monitoring Agency Regulations (i.e., UNCLASSIFIED). If form Names(s) and Address(es). Self-explanatory. contains classified information...then director of OPM, Constance programs performed by the U.S. Equal Employ- Newman, who said, ` * * the percentages of ment Opportunity Commission ( EEOC ...Prior research has indicated that adequate benchmark by which to measure repre- these barriers exist and that they can be complex sentation. The EEOC

  13. The Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Office: Thirty Years of Experience in Canada - 13308

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Benitez, Liliana; Gardiner, Mark J.; Zelmer, Robert L.

    2013-07-01

    This paper reviews thirty years of progress by the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Office (LLRWMO) in developing and implementing low-level radioactive waste (LLRW) remediation projects and environmentally safe co-existence strategies. It reports on the present status and the future of the national historic waste program in Canada. There are over two million cubic metres of historic LLRW in Canada. Historic LLRW is broadly defined as LLRW that was managed in the past in a manner that is no longer considered acceptable and for which the original owner cannot reasonably be held accountable. In many cases, the original owner can notmore » be identified or no longer exists. The LLRWMO was established in 1982 as Canada's agent to carry out the responsibilities of the federal government for the management of historic LLRW. The LLRWMO is operated by Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) through a cost-recovery agreement with Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), the federal department that provides the funding and establishes national policy for radioactive waste management in Canada. The LLRWMO expertise includes project managers, environmental remediation specialists, radiation surveyors, communications staff and administrative support staff. The LLRWMO in providing all aspects of project oversight and implementation contracts additional resources supplementing core staff capacity as project/program demands require. (authors)« less

  14. A Pilot System for Environmental Monitoring Through Domestic Animals

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Schwabe, Calvin W.; Sawyer, John; Martin, Wayne

    1971-01-01

    A pilot system for environmental monitoring is in its early phases of development in Northern California. It is based upon the existing nation wide Federal-State Market Cattle Testing (14CT) program for brucellosis in cattle. This latter program depends upon the collection of blood program at the time of identified cattle. As the cattle Population of California is broadly distributed throughout the state, we intend to utilize these blood samples to biologically monitor the distribution and intensity of selected environmental pollutants. In a 2-year preliminary trial, the feasibility of retrieving, utilizing for a purpose similar to this, and tracing back to their geographic areas of origin of MCT samples have been demonstrated.

  15. Education of logopedists or speech-language pathologists in Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia, Poland and Russia.

    PubMed

    Georgieva, Dobrinka

    2010-01-01

    This article provides an overview of student training programs in logopedics in Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia, Poland and the Russian Federation. The data were collected using a special questionnaire developed by Söderpalm in 2006 and supplemented by the author. Bachelor's, master's and PhD programs in the field of pure logopedics no longer exist in some countries. In other locations, logopedics is included as a part of special education student training. In all cases, student education in logopedics is centralized in the universities. Educational programs are accredited by national agencies for accreditation or evaluation or by the respective Ministries of Education. 2010 S. Karger AG, Basel.

  16. Site Remediation Technology InfoBase: A Guide to Federal Programs, Information Resources, and Publications on Contaminated Site Cleanup Technologies. First Edition

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    1998-01-01

    Table of Contents: Federal Cleanup Programs; Federal Site Remediation Technology Development Assistance Programs; Federal Site Remediation Technology Development Electronic Data Bases; Federal Electronic Resources for Site Remediation Technology Information; Other Electronic Resources for Site Remediation Technology Information; Other Electronic Resources for Site Remediation Technology Information; Selected Bibliography: Federal Publication on Alternative and Innovative Site Remediation; and Appendix: Technology Program Contacts.

  17. The Federal Aviation Administration/Massachusetts Institute of Technology (FAA/MIT) Lincoln Laboratory Doppler weather radar program

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Evans, James E.

    1988-01-01

    The program focuses on providing real-time information on hazardous aviation weather to end users such as air traffic control and pilots. Existing systems will soon be replaced by a Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD), which will be concerned with detecting such hazards as heavy rain and hail, turbulence, low-altitude wind shear, and mesocyclones and tornadoes. Other systems in process are the Central Weather Processor (CWP), and the terminal Doppler weather radar (TDWR). Weather measurements near Memphis are central to ongoing work, especially in the area of microbursts and wind shear.

  18. Hanford Site Groundwater Protection Management Program: Revision 1

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    NONE

    Groundwater protection is a national priority that is promulgated in a variety of environmental regulations at local, state, and federal levels. To effectively coordinate and ensure compliance with applicable regulations, the US Department of Energy has issued DOE Order 5400.1 (now under revision) that requires all US Department of Energy facilities to prepare separate groundwater protection program descriptions and plans. This document describes the Groundwater Protection Management Program for the Hanford Site located in the state of Washington. DOE Order 5400.1 specifies that the Groundwater Protection Management Program cover the following general topical areas: (1) documentation of the groundwater regime,more » (2) design and implementation of a groundwater monitoring program to support resource management and comply with applicable laws and regulations, (3) a management program for groundwater protection and remediation, (4) a summary and identification of areas that may be contaminated with hazardous waste, (5) strategies for controlling these sources, (6) a remedial action program, and (7) decontamination and decommissioning and related remedial action requirements. Many of the above elements are covered by existing programs at the Hanford Site; thus, one of the primary purposes of this document is to provide a framework for coordination of existing groundwater protection activities. Additionally, it describes how information needs are identified and can be incorporated into existing or proposed new programs. The Groundwater Protection Management Program provides the general scope, philosophy, and strategies for groundwater protection/management at the Hanford Site. Subtier documents provide the detailed plans for implementing groundwater-related activities and programs. Related schedule and budget information are provided in the 5-year plan for environmental restoration and waste management at the Hanford Site.« less

  19. Choosing the right laboratory: a review of clinical and forensic toxicology services for urine drug testing in pain management.

    PubMed

    Reisfield, Gary M; Goldberger, Bruce A; Bertholf, Roger L

    2015-01-01

    Urine drug testing (UDT) services are provided by a variety of clinical, forensic, and reference/specialty laboratories. These UDT services differ based on the principal activity of the laboratory. Clinical laboratories provide testing primarily focused on medical care (eg, emergency care, inpatients, and outpatient clinics), whereas forensic laboratories perform toxicology tests related to postmortem and criminal investigations, and drug-free workplace programs. Some laboratories now provide UDT specifically designed for monitoring patients on chronic opioid therapy. Accreditation programs for clinical laboratories have existed for nearly half a century, and a federal certification program for drug-testing laboratories was established in the 1980s. Standards of practice for forensic toxicology services other than workplace drug testing have been established in recent years. However, no accreditation program currently exists for UDT in pain management, and this review considers several aspects of laboratory accreditation and certification relevant to toxicology services, with the intention to provide guidance to clinicians in their selection of the appropriate laboratory for UDT surveillance of their patients on opioid therapy.

  20. HUD PowerSaver Pilot Loan Program

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Zimring, Mark; Hoffman, Ian

    2010-12-10

    The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced the creation of a pilot loan program for home energy improvements. The PowerSaver loan program is a new, energy-focused variant of the Title I Property Improvement Loan Insurance Program (Title I Program) and is planned for introduction in early 2011. The PowerSaver pilot will provide lender insurance for secured and unsecured loans up to $25,000 to single family homeowners. These loans will specifically target residential energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements. HUD estimates the two-year pilot will fund approximately 24,000 loans worth up to $300 million; the program ismore » not capped. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA), HUD's mortgage insurance unit, will provide up to $25 million in grants as incentives to participating lenders. FHA is seeking lenders in communities with existing programs for promoting residential energy upgrades.« less

  1. Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program: eligibility for Pathway Programs participants. Interim final rule with request for comments.

    PubMed

    2014-01-06

    The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing an interim final regulation to update the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) and the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) regulations to reflect updated election opportunities for participants in the Pathways Programs. The Pathways Programs were created by Executive Order (E.O.) 13562, signed by the President on December 27, 2010, and are designed to enable the Federal Government to compete effectively for students and recent graduates by improving its recruitment efforts through internships and similar programs with Federal agencies. This interim final rule furthers these recruitment and retention efforts by providing health insurance, as well as dental and vision benefits, to eligible program participants and their families.

  2. Nondiscrimination on the basis of handicap relating to health care for handicapped infants--Office of the Secretary, HHS. Proposed rules.

    PubMed

    1983-07-05

    The notice of proposed rulemaking proposes to modify existing regulations to meet the exigent needs that can arise when a handicapped infant is discriminatorily denied food or medically indicated treatment. Several current regulatory provisions are proposed to be modified to allow timely reporting of violations, expeditious investigation, and immediate enforcement action when necessary to protect a handicapped infant whose life is endangered by discrimination in a program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. Recipients that provide health care to infants would be required to post a conspicuous notice in locations that provide such care. The notice would describe the protections under federal law against discrimination toward the handicapped, and would provide a contact point in the Department of HHS for reporting violations immediately by telephone. Notice and complaint procedures have been effective instruments for deterrence and enforcement in a variety of civil rights contexts. The Secretary believes that the proposed rule provides the best means to ensure that violations can be reported in time to save the lives of handicapped infants who are denied food or are otherwise imperiled by discrimination in the provision of health care by federally assisted programs or activities.

  3. 29 CFR 99.525 - Criteria for Federal program risk.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... otherwise be at low-risk. (2) The phase of a Federal program in its life cycle at the Federal agency may... an established program with time-tested regulations. Also, significant changes in Federal programs, laws, regulations, or the provisions of contracts or grant agreements may increase risk. (3) The phase...

  4. 29 CFR 99.525 - Criteria for Federal program risk.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... Auditors § 99.525 Criteria for Federal program risk. (a) General. The auditor's determination should be... Federal program. The auditor shall use auditor judgment and consider criteria, such as described in... analysis, the auditor may wish to discuss a particular Federal program with auditee management and the...

  5. 7 CFR 3052.525 - Criteria for Federal program risk.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... ORGANIZATIONS Auditors § 3052.525 Criteria for Federal program risk. (a) General. The auditor's determination... to the Federal program. The auditor shall use auditor judgment and consider criteria, such as... part of the risk analysis, the auditor may wish to discuss a particular Federal program with auditee...

  6. 75 FR 76691 - Oregon; Correction of Federal Authorization of the State's Hazardous Waste Management Program

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-12-09

    ...; Correction of Federal Authorization of the State's Hazardous Waste Management Program AGENCY: Environmental... to the State of Oregon's federally authorized RCRA hazardous waste management program. On January 7... changes the State of Oregon made to its federally authorized RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Program...

  7. 34 CFR 673.3 - Application.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ..., DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR THE FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM, FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM... Perkins Loan, FWS, and FSEOG Programs § 673.3 Application. (a) To participate in the Federal Perkins Loan... the Federal Perkins Loan, FWS, and FSEOG programs must be on a form approved by the Secretary and must...

  8. 34 CFR 673.3 - Application.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ..., DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR THE FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM, FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM... Perkins Loan, FWS, and FSEOG Programs § 673.3 Application. (a) To participate in the Federal Perkins Loan... the Federal Perkins Loan, FWS, and FSEOG programs must be on a form approved by the Secretary and must...

  9. 20 CFR 10.739 - What kind of objective evidence of a potential Federal crime must exist for coverage to be extended?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... potential Federal crime must exist for coverage to be extended? 10.739 Section 10.739 Employees' Benefits...-Federal Law Enforcement Officers § 10.739 What kind of objective evidence of a potential Federal crime... circumstances, to conclude that a Federal crime was in progress, or was about to occur. This awareness need not...

  10. 30 CFR 900.15 - Federal lands program cooperative agreements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... INTRODUCTION § 900.15 Federal lands program cooperative agreements. The full text of any State and Federal cooperative agreement for the regulation of coal exploration and mining on Federal lands is published below... 30 Mineral Resources 3 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false Federal lands program cooperative agreements...

  11. 30 CFR 900.15 - Federal lands program cooperative agreements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... INTRODUCTION § 900.15 Federal lands program cooperative agreements. The full text of any State and Federal cooperative agreement for the regulation of coal exploration and mining on Federal lands is published below... 30 Mineral Resources 3 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Federal lands program cooperative agreements...

  12. 30 CFR 900.15 - Federal lands program cooperative agreements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... INTRODUCTION § 900.15 Federal lands program cooperative agreements. The full text of any State and Federal cooperative agreement for the regulation of coal exploration and mining on Federal lands is published below... 30 Mineral Resources 3 2014-07-01 2014-07-01 false Federal lands program cooperative agreements...

  13. 30 CFR 900.15 - Federal lands program cooperative agreements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... INTRODUCTION § 900.15 Federal lands program cooperative agreements. The full text of any State and Federal cooperative agreement for the regulation of coal exploration and mining on Federal lands is published below... 30 Mineral Resources 3 2012-07-01 2012-07-01 false Federal lands program cooperative agreements...

  14. 34 CFR 674.18 - Use of funds.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ..., DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM General Provisions § 674.18 Use of funds. (a) General. An institution shall deposit the funds it receives under the Federal Perkins Loan program into its... supplemental Federal Perkins Loan allocations for an award year to the Federal Work-Study program or Federal...

  15. 34 CFR 674.18 - Use of funds.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ..., DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM General Provisions § 674.18 Use of funds. (a) General. An institution shall deposit the funds it receives under the Federal Perkins Loan program into its... supplemental Federal Perkins Loan allocations for an award year to the Federal Work-Study program or Federal...

  16. 31 CFR 205.30 - What are the Federal oversight and compliance responsibilities?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. (g) If a Federal Program Agency causes an interest... responsibilities? (a) A Federal Program Agency must designate an official representative to coordinate all... representative's name and title. A Federal Program Agency must notify us immediately of any change in the...

  17. 31 CFR 205.30 - What are the Federal oversight and compliance responsibilities?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. (g) If a Federal Program Agency causes an interest... responsibilities? (a) A Federal Program Agency must designate an official representative to coordinate all... representative's name and title. A Federal Program Agency must notify us immediately of any change in the...

  18. 31 CFR 205.30 - What are the Federal oversight and compliance responsibilities?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. (g) If a Federal Program Agency causes an interest... responsibilities? (a) A Federal Program Agency must designate an official representative to coordinate all... representative's name and title. A Federal Program Agency must notify us immediately of any change in the...

  19. 31 CFR 205.30 - What are the Federal oversight and compliance responsibilities?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. (g) If a Federal Program Agency causes an interest... responsibilities? (a) A Federal Program Agency must designate an official representative to coordinate all... representative's name and title. A Federal Program Agency must notify us immediately of any change in the...

  20. 31 CFR 205.30 - What are the Federal oversight and compliance responsibilities?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. (g) If a Federal Program Agency causes an interest... responsibilities? (a) A Federal Program Agency must designate an official representative to coordinate all... representative's name and title. A Federal Program Agency must notify us immediately of any change in the...

  1. Federal Government Health, Education, and Welfare Programs of Assistance to American Indians Residing on Federal Reservations (Including Table of Contents and Index).

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Langone, Stephen A.

    Federal health, education, and welfare programs for 1970 benefiting American Indians residing on Federal reservations are listed. The report is divided into 3 sections: (1) Federal Indian programs aimed at improving or providing Indian health services, tribal management services, housing, higher education, and conservation; (2) Federal programs…

  2. Federal Student Aid Handbook, 2006-2007. Volume 6: Campus-Based Programs

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    US Department of Education, 2006

    2006-01-01

    The Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), and Federal Work-Study (FWS) programs are called "campus-based" programs because each school is responsible for administering them on its own campus. This volume gives guidance on issues specific to the administration of the campus-based programs.…

  3. 10 CFR Appendix A to Subpart E of... - DOE Federally Assisted Programs Containing Age Distinctions

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... 10 Energy 4 2013-01-01 2013-01-01 false DOE Federally Assisted Programs Containing Age...) NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Age-Age... Federally Assisted Programs Containing Age Distinctions Statute, Name, Public Law, and U.S. Code Section and...

  4. Preference and Priority in Federal Funding: Aligning Federal Resources to Maximize Program Investment Efficiency and Impacts in Communities

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    This page contains the document, Preference and Priority in Federal Funding: Aligning Federal Resources to Maximize Program Investment Efficiency and Impacts in Communities - Lessons from EPA’s Brownfields Program.

  5. Catalog of Federal Education Assistance Programs--1978. An Indexed Guide to the Federal Government's Programs Offering Educational Benefits to the American People.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Jasper, Renee B.

    This catalog is composed of brief descriptions of and extensive indexes to federal programs that provide educational benefits to the American public. It includes all programs administered by the U.S. Office of Education as well as programs administered by other federal agencies in support of educational services, professional training, or library…

  6. 77 FR 38784 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests; Federal Student Aid; Federal Perkins Loan...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-06-29

    ...; Federal Perkins Loan Program/NDSL Assignment Form SUMMARY: The Federal Perkins Loan Program allows for... exhausted all of its efforts in recovering an outstanding loan. The Perkins Assignment Form serves as the... to this notice will be considered public records. Title of Collection: Federal Perkins Loan Program...

  7. 77 FR 52705 - Notice of Submission for OMB Review; Federal Student Aid; Federal Perkins Loan Program/NDSL...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-08-30

    ... DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Notice of Submission for OMB Review; Federal Student Aid; Federal Perkins Loan Program/NDSL Assignment Form SUMMARY: The Federal Perkins Loan Program allows for assignment of... its efforts in recovering an outstanding loan. The Perkins Assignment Form serves as the transmittal...

  8. School Meal Programs: Competitive Foods Are Available in Many Schools; Actions Taken To Restrict Them Differ by State and Locality. Report to Congressional Requesters. GAO-04-673

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Bellis, David D.

    2004-01-01

    Because of concerns about trends in children's health and eating habits and interest in further understanding issues related to competitive foods in schools, this study addressed: which foods and school food practices fell under the term "competitive foods" and what federal restrictions existed on their sale; what was known about the types of…

  9. Death, Taxes and Advance Directives

    PubMed Central

    D’Amore, J.D.; Jones, S.L.; Sittig, D.F.; Ness, R.B.

    2014-01-01

    Summary Suboptimal care at the end-of-life can be due to lack of access or knowledge of patient wishes. Ambiguity is often the result of non-standardized formats. Borrowing digital technology from other industries and using existing health information infrastructure can greatly improve the completion, storage, and distribution of advance directives. We believe several simple, low-cost adaptations to regional and federal programs can raise the standard of end-of-life care. PMID:25024771

  10. Review of present groundwater monitoring programs at the Nevada Test Site

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Hershey, R.L.; Gillespie, D.

    1993-09-01

    Groundwater monitoring at the Nevada Test Site (NTS) is conducted to detect the presence of radionuclides produced by underground nuclear testing and to verify the quality and safety of groundwater supplies as required by the State of Nevada and federal regulations, and by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Orders. Groundwater is monitored at water-supply wells and at other boreholes and wells not specifically designed or located for traditional groundwater monitoring objectives. Different groundwater monitoring programs at the NTS are conducted by several DOE Nevada Operations Office (DOE/NV) contractors. Presently, these individual groundwater monitoring programs have not been assessed or administeredmore » under a comprehensive planning approach. Redundancy exists among the programs in both the sampling locations and the constituents analyzed. Also, sampling for certain radionuclides is conducted more frequently than required. The purpose of this report is to review the existing NTS groundwater monitoring programs and make recommendations for modifying the programs so a coordinated, streamlined, and comprehensive monitoring effort may be achieved by DOE/NV. This review will be accomplished in several steps. These include: summarizing the present knowledge of the hydrogeology of the NTS and the potential radionuclide source areas for groundwater contamination; reviewing the existing groundwater monitoring programs at the NTS; examining the rationale for monitoring and the constituents analyzed; reviewing the analytical methods used to quantify tritium activity; discussing monitoring network design criteria; and synthesizing the information presented and making recommendations based on the synthesis. This scope of work was requested by the DOE/NV Hydrologic Resources Management Program (HRMP) and satisfies the 1993 (fiscal year) HRMP Groundwater Monitoring Program Review task.« less

  11. 29 CFR 99.525 - Criteria for Federal program risk.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... otherwise be at low-risk. (2) The phase of a Federal program in its life cycle at the Federal agency may... of a Federal program in its life cycle at the auditee may indicate risk. For example, during the...

  12. 29 CFR 99.525 - Criteria for Federal program risk.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... otherwise be at low-risk. (2) The phase of a Federal program in its life cycle at the Federal agency may... of a Federal program in its life cycle at the auditee may indicate risk. For example, during the...

  13. 29 CFR 99.525 - Criteria for Federal program risk.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... otherwise be at low-risk. (2) The phase of a Federal program in its life cycle at the Federal agency may... of a Federal program in its life cycle at the auditee may indicate risk. For example, during the...

  14. Information about Federal Assistance Listings and the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    The primary purpose of the Catalog is to assist potential applicants in identifying programs which meet their specific objectives & to provide general information on Federal assistance programs. In 1977 Congress passed the Federal Program Information Act.

  15. Debris is not a cheese: litter in coastal Louisiana

    USGS Publications Warehouse

    Lindstedt, Dianne M.; Holmes, Joseph C.

    1989-01-01

    An 18-month study of six Louisiana beaches determined the extent, composition, and possible sources of beach litter. Data showed that from 2590 to 23,154 items may be encountered along any one-mile stretch of Louisiana beach, depending upon location and season, and that densities of litter ranged from 5 to 28 items per 100 m2. Plastics constituted 47% of the total, followed by polystyrene at 16% and glass at 10%. Drink-related items accounted for 40% of the identifiable material; operational wastes, 21%; galley wastes, 15%; personal items, 11%; and fishing items, 6%. Litter laws already exist at state and federal levels. Strict enforcement of Annex V of MARPOL should significantly reduce plastic beach litter. Solutions to beach litter will come from public participation in adopt-a-beach programs and statewide clean-ups and from educational programs focusing on existing laws, proper disposal methods, recycling, and the threat litter poses to wildlife and public health.

  16. Weapons of Mass Destruction Technology Evaluation and Training Range

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Kevin Larry Young

    2009-05-01

    The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has a long history for providing technology evaluation and training for military and other federal level Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) response agencies. Currently there are many federal organizations and commercial companies developing technologies related to detecting, assessing, mitigating and protecting against hazards associated with a WMD event. Unfortunately, very few locations exist within the United States where WMD response technologies are realistically field tested and evaluated using real chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive materials. This is particularly true with biological and radiological hazards. Related to this lack of adequate WMD, multi-hazard technology testingmore » capability is the shortage of locations where WMD response teams can train using actual chemical, biological, and radiological material or highly realistic simulates. In response to these technology evaluation and training needs, the INL has assembled a consortium of subject matter experts from existing programs and identified dedicated resources for the purpose of establishing an all-hazards, WMD technology evaluation and training range. The author describes the challenges associated with creating the all-hazards WMD technology evaluation and training range and lists the technical, logistical and financial benefits of an all-hazards technology evaluation and training range. Current resources and capabilities for conducting all-hazard technology evaluation and training at the INL are identified. Existing technology evaluation and training programs at the INL related to radiological, biological and chemical hazards are highlighted, including successes and lessons learned. Finally, remaining gaps in WMD technology evaluation and training capabilities are identified along with recommendations for closing those gaps.« less

  17. 34 CFR 685.100 - The William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... 34 Education 3 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false The William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. 685...) OFFICE OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WILLIAM D. FORD FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM Purpose and Scope § 685.100 The William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. (a) Under the William D. Ford...

  18. 7 CFR 3052.525 - Criteria for Federal program risk.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... operating unit (e.g., one college campus) or pervasive throughout the entity. (ii) When significant parts of... program in its life cycle at the Federal agency may indicate risk. For example, a new Federal program with... or grant agreements may increase risk. (3) The phase of a Federal program in its life cycle at the...

  19. 7 CFR 3052.525 - Criteria for Federal program risk.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... operating unit (e.g., one college campus) or pervasive throughout the entity. (ii) When significant parts of... program in its life cycle at the Federal agency may indicate risk. For example, a new Federal program with... or grant agreements may increase risk. (3) The phase of a Federal program in its life cycle at the...

  20. 7 CFR 3052.525 - Criteria for Federal program risk.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... operating unit (e.g., one college campus) or pervasive throughout the entity. (ii) When significant parts of... program in its life cycle at the Federal agency may indicate risk. For example, a new Federal program with... or grant agreements may increase risk. (3) The phase of a Federal program in its life cycle at the...

  1. 38 CFR 41.525 - Criteria for Federal program risk.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... at low-risk. (2) The phase of a Federal program in its life cycle at the Federal agency may indicate... program in its life cycle at the auditee may indicate risk. For example, during the first and last years... section, to identify risk in Federal programs. Also, as part of the risk analysis, the auditor may wish to...

  2. 78 FR 5433 - Annual Notice of Interest Rates of Federal Student Loans Made Under the Federal Family Education...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-01-25

    ... Federal Family Education Loan Program AGENCY: Federal Student Aid, Department of Education. ACTION: Notice... under the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program. The Chief Operating Officer takes this action to give notice of FFEL Program loan interest rates to the public. DATES: This notice is effective January...

  3. Federal Funding Sources for Rural Areas: Fiscal Year 1998. Rural Information Center Publications Series, No. 59. Revised Edition.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Reynnells, M. Louise, Comp.

    This publication lists 265 federal funding programs available to rural areas. The programs were selected from the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, 1997, which is available online from FAPRS (the Federal Assistance Programs Retrieval System). Entries are listed under the following federal departments or agencies: Department of Agriculture,…

  4. Federal Funding Sources for Rural Areas. Rural Information Center Publication Series, No. 49. Revised Edition.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Reynnells, M. Louise, Comp.

    This document lists 248 federal funding programs available to rural areas. The programs were selected from the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, 1995, which is available online from the Federal Assistance Programs Retrieval System (FAPRS). Entries are listed under the following federal departments or agencies: Department of Agriculture,…

  5. 11 CFR 6.149 - Program accessibility: Discrimination prohibited.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... 11 Federal Elections 1 2011-01-01 2011-01-01 false Program accessibility: Discrimination prohibited. 6.149 Section 6.149 Federal Elections FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION ENFORCEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION...

  6. 34 CFR 673.1 - Purpose.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... OF EDUCATION GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR THE FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM, FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM, AND... amended (HEA) that participating institutions administer: (a) The Federal Perkins Loan Program, which...

  7. 34 CFR 673.1 - Purpose.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... OF EDUCATION GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR THE FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM, FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM, AND... amended (HEA) that participating institutions administer: (a) The Federal Perkins Loan Program, which...

  8. A Response to Proposed Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Regulations on Employer-Sponsored Health, Safety, and Well-Being Initiatives.

    PubMed

    2016-03-01

    The aim of this study was to identify areas of consensus in response to proposed Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 regulations on employer-sponsored health, safety, and well-being initiatives. The consensus process included review of existing and proposed regulations, identification of key areas where consensus is needed, and a methodical consensus-building process. Stakeholders representing employees, employers, consulting organizations, and wellness providers reached consensus around five areas, including adequate privacy notice on how medical data are collected, used, and protected; effective, equitable use of inducements that influence participation in programs; observance of reasonable alternative standards; what constitutes reasonably designed programs; and the need for greater congruence between federal agency regulations. Employee health and well-being initiatives that are in accord with federal regulations are comprehensive, evidence-based, and are construed as voluntary by employees and regulators alike.

  9. USGS Mineral Resources Program; national maps and datasets for research and land planning

    USGS Publications Warehouse

    Nicholson, S.W.; Stoeser, D.B.; Ludington, S.D.; Wilson, Frederic H.

    2001-01-01

    The U.S. Geological Survey, the Nation’s leader in producing and maintaining earth science data, serves as an advisor to Congress, the Department of the Interior, and many other Federal and State agencies. Nationwide datasets that are easily available and of high quality are critical for addressing a wide range of land-planning, resource, and environmental issues. Four types of digital databases (geological, geophysical, geochemical, and mineral occurrence) are being compiled and upgraded by the Mineral Resources Program on regional and national scales to meet these needs. Where existing data are incomplete, new data are being collected to ensure national coverage. Maps and analyses produced from these databases provide basic information essential for mineral resource assessments and environmental studies, as well as fundamental information for regional and national land-use studies. Maps and analyses produced from the databases are instrumental to ongoing basic research, such as the identification of mineral deposit origins, determination of regional background values of chemical elements with known environmental impact, and study of the relationships between toxic elements or mining practices to human health. As datasets are completed or revised, the information is made available through a variety of media, including the Internet. Much of the available information is the result of cooperative activities with State and other Federal agencies. The upgraded Mineral Resources Program datasets make geologic, geophysical, geochemical, and mineral occurrence information at the state, regional, and national scales available to members of Congress, State and Federal government agencies, researchers in academia, and the general public. The status of the Mineral Resources Program datasets is outlined below.

  10. Utility residential new construction programs: Going beyond the code. A report from the Database on Energy Efficiency Programs (DEEP) Project

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Vine, E.

    Based on an evaluation of 10 residential new construction programs, primarily sponsored by investor-owned utilities in the United States, we find that many of these programs are in dire straits and are in danger of being discontinued because current inclusion of only direct program effects leads to the conclusion that they are not cost-effective. We believe that the cost-effectiveness of residential new construction programs can be improved by: (1) promoting technologies and advanced building design practices that significantly exceed state and federal standards; (2) reducing program marketing costs and developing more effective marketing strategies; (3) recognizing the role of thesemore » programs in increasing compliance with existing state building codes; and (4) allowing utilities to obtain an ``energy-savings credit`` from utility regulators for program spillover (market transformation) impacts. Utilities can also leverage their resources in seizing these opportunities by forming strong and trusting partnerships with the building community and with local and state government.« less

  11. Midwest Nuclear Science and Engineering Consortium

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Dr. Wynn Volkert; Dr. Arvind Kumar; Dr. Bryan Becker

    2010-12-08

    The objective of the Midwest Nuclear Science and Engineering Consortium (MNSEC) is to enhance the scope, quality and integration of educational and research capabilities of nuclear sciences and engineering (NS/E) programs at partner schools in support of the U.S. nuclear industry (including DOE laboratories). With INIE support, MNSEC had a productive seven years and made impressive progress in achieving these goals. Since the past three years have been no-cost-extension periods, limited -- but notable -- progress has been made in FY10. Existing programs continue to be strengthened and broadened at Consortium partner institutions. The enthusiasm generated by the academic, state,more » federal, and industrial communities for the MNSEC activities is reflected in the significant leveraging that has occurred for our programs.« less

  12. Impact of solar-energy development. The aggregate impact on basic economic objectives

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Parker, A.; Kirschner, C.; Roach, F.

    Two categories of incentives for the development of solar energy are described: those that increase the benefits associated with the ownership of a solar energy system and those that reduce the cost of the system. The impact of two alternative programs are presented. Short run and long run impacts expected to result from the installation of passive solar designs on existing housing rock are distinguished. Impacts associated with a program to deregulate natural gas and one combining tax credits and low interest loans are compared. The impacts of solar programs on seven basic economic goals are analyzed. The goals are full employment, price stability, economic efficienty, equitable distribution of income, economic growth, balancing the federal budget, and a strong national defense.

  13. 77 FR 47374 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests; Federal Student Aid; William D. Ford Federal...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-08-08

    ... which borrowers in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) and Federal Family Education... DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests; Federal Student Aid; William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program/ Federal Family Loan (FFEL) Program: Deferment...

  14. 76 FR 31312 - Federal Family Education Loan Program

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-05-31

    ... DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Federal Family Education Loan Program AGENCY: Federal Student Aid, Department of Education. ACTION: Notice inviting guaranty agencies to submit proposals to participate in a... participate in the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program to submit proposals to enter into a Voluntary...

  15. 34 CFR 673.7 - Administrative cost allowance.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR THE FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM, FEDERAL WORK... Federal Perkins Loan, FWS, and FSEOG Programs § 673.7 Administrative cost allowance. (a) An institution participating in the Federal Perkins Loan, FWS, or FSEOG programs is entitled to an administrative cost...

  16. 34 CFR 673.7 - Administrative cost allowance.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR THE FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM, FEDERAL WORK... Federal Perkins Loan, FWS, and FSEOG Programs § 673.7 Administrative cost allowance. (a) An institution participating in the Federal Perkins Loan, FWS, or FSEOG programs is entitled to an administrative cost...

  17. 41 CFR 101-30.101-17 - Supply support.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ....101-17 Section 101-30.101-17 Public Contracts and Property Management Federal Property Management Regulations System FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS SUPPLY AND PROCUREMENT 30-FEDERAL CATALOG SYSTEM 30...; e.g., GSA stock program, Federal supply schedule program, GSA's buy-on-demand program, or GSA's...

  18. 41 CFR 101-30.101-17 - Supply support.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ....101-17 Section 101-30.101-17 Public Contracts and Property Management Federal Property Management Regulations System FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS SUPPLY AND PROCUREMENT 30-FEDERAL CATALOG SYSTEM 30...; e.g., GSA stock program, Federal supply schedule program, GSA's buy-on-demand program, or GSA's...

  19. 41 CFR 101-30.101-17 - Supply support.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ....101-17 Section 101-30.101-17 Public Contracts and Property Management Federal Property Management Regulations System FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS SUPPLY AND PROCUREMENT 30-FEDERAL CATALOG SYSTEM 30...; e.g., GSA stock program, Federal supply schedule program, GSA's buy-on-demand program, or GSA's...

  20. 41 CFR 101-30.101-17 - Supply support.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ....101-17 Section 101-30.101-17 Public Contracts and Property Management Federal Property Management Regulations System FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS SUPPLY AND PROCUREMENT 30-FEDERAL CATALOG SYSTEM 30...; e.g., GSA stock program, Federal supply schedule program, GSA's buy-on-demand program, or GSA's...

  1. 41 CFR 101-30.101-17 - Supply support.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ....101-17 Section 101-30.101-17 Public Contracts and Property Management Federal Property Management Regulations System FEDERAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS SUPPLY AND PROCUREMENT 30-FEDERAL CATALOG SYSTEM 30...; e.g., GSA stock program, Federal supply schedule program, GSA's buy-on-demand program, or GSA's...

  2. Information about the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance and EPA Programs

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    The primary purpose of the Catalog is to assist potential applicants in identifying programs which meet their specific objectives & to provide general information on Federal assistance programs. In 1977 Congress passed the Federal Program Information Act.

  3. H.R. 3221: Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009. Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Congressional Budget Office, 2009

    2009-01-01

    H.R. 3221 would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965, which authorizes most federal postsecondary education programs. It would prohibit new federally guaranteed loans from being made under the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program and would increase direct spending for the Federal Pell Grant Program and other programs. The elimination of…

  4. Nondiscrimination on the basis of handicap--Office of the Secretary, HHS. Interim final rule.

    PubMed

    1983-03-07

    The interim final rule modifies existing regulations to meet the exigent needs that can arise when a handicapped infant is discriminatorily denied food or other medical care. Three current regulatory provisions are modified to allow timely reporting of violations, expeditious investigation, and immediate enforcement action when necessary to protect a handicapped infant whose life is endangered by discrimination in a program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. Recipients that provide health care to infants will be required to post a conspicuous notice in locations that provide such care. The notice will describe the protections under federal law against discrimination toward the handicapped, and will provide a contact point in the Department of HHS for reporting violations immediately by telephone.

  5. 76 FR 14896 - Multi-Agency Informational Meeting Concerning Compliance With the Federal Select Agent Program...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-03-18

    ...] Multi-Agency Informational Meeting Concerning Compliance With the Federal Select Agent Program; Public... specific regulatory guidance related to the Federal Select Agent Program established under the Public.... Sarah Kwiatkowski, Veterinary Program Assistant, APHIS Select Agent Program, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit...

  6. 76 FR 17617 - Multi-Agency Informational Meeting Concerning Compliance With the Federal Select Agent Program...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-03-30

    ...] Multi-Agency Informational Meeting Concerning Compliance With the Federal Select Agent Program; Public... specific regulatory guidance related to the Federal Select Agent Program established under the Public.... Sarah Kwiatkowski, Veterinary Program Assistant, APHIS Select Agent Program, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit...

  7. National health education programs to promote healthy eating and physical activity.

    PubMed

    Donato, Karen A

    2006-02-01

    The national education programs and campaigns described here are examples of the many unique kinds of federal efforts under way to promote the pillars of healthy eating and increased physical activity included in the "Healthier US Initiative." They are similar in that: 1) they are based on the best available science that a health problem exists, and 2) that healthy eating and physical active behaviors will improve health status. They are unique in their implementation, for example, in private/public partnerships, coordinating committees of professional associations, and congressionally mandated interventions. Most importantly, they provide the impetus to get a particular health issue on the public agenda.

  8. The role of the government in work-family conflict.

    PubMed

    Boushey, Heather

    2011-01-01

    The foundations of the major federal policies that govern today's workplace were put in place during the 1930s, when most families had a stay-at-home caregiver who could tend to the needs of children, the aged, and the sick. Seven decades later, many of the nation's workplace policies are in need of major updates to reflect the realities of the modern workforce. American workers, for example, typically have little or no control over their work hours and schedules; few have a right to job-protected access to paid leave to care for a family member. Heather Boushey examines three types of work-family policies that affect work-family conflict and that are in serious need of repair--those that govern hours worked and workplace equity, those that affect the ability of workers to take time off from work because their families need care, and those that govern the outsourcing of family care when necessary. In each case Boushey surveys new programs currently on the policy agenda, assesses their effectiveness, and considers the extent to which they can be used as models for a broader federal program. Boushey looks, for example, at a variety of pilot and experimental programs that have been implemented both by private employers and by federal, state, and local governments to provide workers with flexible working hours. Careful evaluations of these programs show that several can increase scheduling flexibility without adversely affecting employers. Although few Americans have access to paid family and medical leave to attend to family needs, most believe that businesses should be required to provide paid leave to all workers. Boushey notes that several states are moving in that direction. Again, careful evaluations show that these experimental programs are successful for both employers and employees. National programs to address child and elder care do not yet exist. The most comprehensive solution on the horizon is the universal prekindergarten programs offered by a few states, most often free of charge, for children aged three and four.

  9. About the Federal Energy Management Program

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Richard Kidd

    2009-04-23

    Richard Kidd, Program Manager for the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP), presents a discussion on FEMP direction and its future role, federal funding trends, future financing trends, and Earth Day observations.

  10. Public Finance Policy Strategies to Increase Access to Preconception Care

    PubMed Central

    2006-01-01

    Policy and finance barriers reduce access to preconception care and, reportedly, limit professional practice changes that would improve the availability of needed services. Millions of women of childbearing age (15–44) lack adequate health coverage (i.e., uninsured or underinsured), and others live in medically underserved areas. Service delivery fragmentation and lack of professional guidelines are additional barriers. This paper reviews barriers and opportunities for financing preconception care, based on a review and analysis of state and federal policies. We describe states’ experiences with and opportunities to improve health coverage, through public programs such as Medicaid, Medicaid waivers, and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). The potential role of Title V and of community health centers in providing primary and preventive care to women also is discussed. In these and other public health and health coverage programs, opportunities exist to finance preconception care for low-income women. Three major policy directions are discussed. To increase access to preconception care among women of childbearing age, the federal and state governments have opportunities to: (1) improve health care coverage, (2) increase the supply of publicly subsidized health clinics, and (3) direct delivery of preconception screening and interventions in the context of public health programs. PMID:16802188

  11. 24 CFR 100.302 - State and Federal elderly housing programs.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-04-01

    ... 24 Housing and Urban Development 1 2011-04-01 2011-04-01 false State and Federal elderly housing... State and Federal elderly housing programs. The provisions regarding familial status in this part shall... specifically designed and operated to assist elderly persons, as defined in the State or Federal program. ...

  12. 24 CFR 100.302 - State and Federal elderly housing programs.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... 24 Housing and Urban Development 1 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false State and Federal elderly housing... State and Federal elderly housing programs. The provisions regarding familial status in this part shall... specifically designed and operated to assist elderly persons, as defined in the State or Federal program. ...

  13. Federal Agencies and Black Colleges.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Federal Interagency Committee on Education, Washington, DC.

    This is the third in a series of annual reports on the participation of the Nation's predominantly black colleges and universities in programs funded by federal agencies. The report documents the recent expansion and diversity of federal program support to these colleges. In this report, federal program funds are reported by agency for all…

  14. 14 CFR 151.15 - Federal-aid Airport Program: Policy affecting runway or taxiway remarking.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... 14 Aeronautics and Space 3 2014-01-01 2014-01-01 false Federal-aid Airport Program: Policy... ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CONTINUED) AIRPORTS FEDERAL AID TO AIRPORTS General Requirements § 151.15 Federal-aid Airport Program: Policy affecting runway or taxiway remarking. No project for...

  15. 14 CFR 151.15 - Federal-aid Airport Program: Policy affecting runway or taxiway remarking.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... 14 Aeronautics and Space 3 2013-01-01 2013-01-01 false Federal-aid Airport Program: Policy... ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CONTINUED) AIRPORTS FEDERAL AID TO AIRPORTS General Requirements § 151.15 Federal-aid Airport Program: Policy affecting runway or taxiway remarking. No project for...

  16. 14 CFR 151.15 - Federal-aid Airport Program: Policy affecting runway or taxiway remarking.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... 14 Aeronautics and Space 3 2012-01-01 2012-01-01 false Federal-aid Airport Program: Policy... ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CONTINUED) AIRPORTS FEDERAL AID TO AIRPORTS General Requirements § 151.15 Federal-aid Airport Program: Policy affecting runway or taxiway remarking. No project for...

  17. The Federal Air Pollution Program.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    National Air Pollution Control Administration (DHEW), Washington, DC.

    Described is the Federal air pollution program as it was in 1967. The booklet is divided into these major topics: History of the Federal Program; Research; Assistance to State and Local Governments; Abatement and Prevention of Air Pollution; Control of Motor Vehicle Pollution; Information and Education; and Conclusion. Federal legislation has…

  18. 48 CFR 22.804 - Affirmative action programs.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Affirmative action programs. 22.804 Section 22.804 Federal Acquisition Regulations System FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION... Affirmative action programs. ...

  19. 48 CFR 22.804 - Affirmative action programs.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Affirmative action programs. 22.804 Section 22.804 Federal Acquisition Regulations System FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION... Affirmative action programs. ...

  20. Federal Education Funding: Overview of K-12 and Early Childhood Education Programs. Report to Congressional Requesters. GAO-10-51

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Scott, George A.

    2010-01-01

    Over the last two decades there have been a number of efforts to catalogue and determine how much is spent on federal education programs. However, because education programs are administered by agencies throughout the federal government, and there is no standard definition of a federal education program, there currently is no single source that…

  1. Restructuring Military Medical Care

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1995-07-01

    providers, perhaps under an approach such as the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program , discussed later in this chapter. Effects on DoD’s...CARE July 1995 Military Family Association, would give beneficiaries access to care through the Federal Employees Health Benefits program as well as...enrollment levels and BOX 6. THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program is the source of health

  2. Federal Facilities Programs.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Chase, William W.

    Brief descriptions are presented of a number of Office of Education federal funding programs directly supporting educational facilities planning and construction. Programs now in operation and several currently under consideration are pointed out. Consideration is also given to several programs in federal agencies other than the Office of…

  3. Native American Children, Youth, and Families. Part 2. Hearing before the Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families. House of Representatives, Ninety-Ninth Congress, Second Session (Sacaton, AZ, January 9, 1986).

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families.

    The House Select Committee met to hear testimony of six witnesses from tribes in the Phoenix, Arizona area concerning the status of Native American children and their families. General topics were the nature of existing human service programs, adequacy of federal funding, and magnitude of health and welfare needs. Tom White of the Gila River…

  4. Data federation strategies for ATLAS using XRootD

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Gardner, Robert; Campana, Simone; Duckeck, Guenter; Elmsheuser, Johannes; Hanushevsky, Andrew; Hönig, Friedrich G.; Iven, Jan; Legger, Federica; Vukotic, Ilija; Yang, Wei; Atlas Collaboration

    2014-06-01

    In the past year the ATLAS Collaboration accelerated its program to federate data storage resources using an architecture based on XRootD with its attendant redirection and storage integration services. The main goal of the federation is an improvement in the data access experience for the end user while allowing more efficient and intelligent use of computing resources. Along with these advances come integration with existing ATLAS production services (PanDA and its pilot services) and data management services (DQ2, and in the next generation, Rucio). Functional testing of the federation has been integrated into the standard ATLAS and WLCG monitoring frameworks and a dedicated set of tools provides high granularity information on its current and historical usage. We use a federation topology designed to search from the site's local storage outward to its region and to globally distributed storage resources. We describe programmatic testing of various federation access modes including direct access over the wide area network and staging of remote data files to local disk. To support job-brokering decisions, a time-dependent cost-of-data-access matrix is made taking into account network performance and key site performance factors. The system's response to production-scale physics analysis workloads, either from individual end-users or ATLAS analysis services, is discussed.

  5. William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. Final Regulations. Federal Register, Department of Education, 34 CFR Part 685

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    National Archives and Records Administration, 2014

    2014-01-01

    The purpose of this regulatory action is to amend the regulations governing the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program (§ 685.200 of title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)). These regulations strengthen and improve administration of the Federal Direct PLUS Loan Program authorized under title IV of the Higher Education…

  6. 5 CFR 890.601 - Coverage.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM Transfers From Retired Federal Employees Health Benefits Program § 890.601... is eligible to enroll, under the Retired Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (part 891 of this chapter) is eligible to enroll under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program under this part. [39 FR...

  7. 5 CFR 890.601 - Coverage.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM Transfers From Retired Federal Employees Health Benefits Program § 890.601... is eligible to enroll, under the Retired Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (part 891 of this chapter) is eligible to enroll under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program under this part. [39 FR...

  8. 23 CFR 668.215 - Programming and project procedures.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-04-01

    ... 23 Highways 1 2013-04-01 2013-04-01 false Programming and project procedures. 668.215 Section 668.215 Highways FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC OPERATIONS EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAM Procedures for Federal Agencies for Federal Roads § 668.215 Programming...

  9. 23 CFR 668.215 - Programming and project procedures.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-04-01

    ... 23 Highways 1 2014-04-01 2014-04-01 false Programming and project procedures. 668.215 Section 668.215 Highways FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC OPERATIONS EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAM Procedures for Federal Agencies for Federal Roads § 668.215 Programming...

  10. 23 CFR 668.215 - Programming and project procedures.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-04-01

    ... 23 Highways 1 2012-04-01 2012-04-01 false Programming and project procedures. 668.215 Section 668.215 Highways FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC OPERATIONS EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAM Procedures for Federal Agencies for Federal Roads § 668.215 Programming...

  11. 23 CFR 668.215 - Programming and project procedures.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... 23 Highways 1 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Programming and project procedures. 668.215 Section 668.215 Highways FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC OPERATIONS EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAM Procedures for Federal Agencies for Federal Roads § 668.215 Programming...

  12. 23 CFR 668.215 - Programming and project procedures.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-04-01

    ... 23 Highways 1 2011-04-01 2011-04-01 false Programming and project procedures. 668.215 Section 668.215 Highways FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC OPERATIONS EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAM Procedures for Federal Agencies for Federal Roads § 668.215 Programming...

  13. 77 FR 66087 - Federal Perkins Loan Program, Federal Family Education Loan Program, and William D. Ford Federal...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-11-01

    ...The Secretary amends the Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins Loan) program, Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) program, and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) program regulations. These final regulations implement a new Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR) plan in the Direct Loan program based on the President's ``Pay As You Earn'' repayment initiative, incorporate recent statutory changes to the Income-Based Repayment (IBR) plan in the Direct Loan and FFEL programs, and streamline and add clarity to the total and permanent disability (TPD) discharge process for borrowers in loan programs under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA). These final regulations implementing a new ICR plan and the statutory changes to the IBR plan will assist borrowers in repaying their loans while the changes to the TPD discharge process will reduce burden for borrowers who are disabled and seeking a discharge of their title IV debt.

  14. Overview of ARPA low-cost ceramic composites (LC{sup 3}) program

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Adler, P.N.

    1996-12-31

    Grumman is currently leading an approximate $10M ARPA cost-shared program aimed at developing low-cost fabrication methodology for manufacturing ceramic matrix composite (CMC) structural components. One of the program goals is to demonstrate the effectiveness of an advanced materials partnership. A vertically integrated collaboration now exists that combines the talents of three large private sector organizations, two smaller private sector organizations, three universities, and three federal government laboratories. Work in progress involves preceramic polymer (Blackglas{trademark}) CMC materials technology, RTM and pyrolysis process modeling & simulation, and utilization of low-cost approaches for fabricating a CMC demonstration engine seal component. This paper reviewsmore » the program organization, functioning, and some of the highlights of the technical work, which is of interest to the DoD as well as the commercial sector.« less

  15. Instituting a standards-based K--12 science curriculum supplement program at the National Institutes of Health: A case study

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Witherly, Jeffre

    Research on student achievement indicates the U.S. K-12 education system is not adequately preparing American students to compete in the 21st century global economy in the areas of science and mathematics. Congress has asked the scientific entities of the federal government to help increase K-12 science learning by creating standards-based learning tools for science classrooms as part of a "voluntary curriculum." One problem facing federal entities, such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is the need to create science-learning tools that conform to the National Science Education Standards (NSES) for curriculum materials and, therefore, are standards-based and applicable to the K-12 curriculum. This case study sought to better understand the change process at one federal agency as it went from producing K-12 learning tools that were educational in nature to a program that produced K-12 standards-based learning tools: the NIH Science Curriculum Supplement Program (NIH SCSP). The NIH SCSP was studied to gain insight into how this change in educational approach occurred, what factors enabled or inhibited the change process, and what the long-term benefits of the NIH SCSP are to the NIH. Kurt Lewin's three-step theory of change guided data gathering and data analysis. Semi-structured interviews and programmatic document review served as the major data gathering sources. Details describing the process of organizational change at the NIH were revealed during analysis of these data following the coding of interview transcripts and written record documents. The study found the process of change at the NIH proceeded in a manner generally predicted by the Lewinian change model. Enablers to the change were cost-sharing with individual institutes, support of senior leadership, and crediting the role of individual institutes prominently in each supplement. The cost of creating a supplement was reported as the single inhibitor to the program. This case study yielded a detailed description of the process of change at this federal institution that may offer valuable insights to similar federal organizations confronting educational change. The study may also contribute to the existing body of knowledge regarding the process of organizational change in a federal setting.

  16. U.S. Federal Investments in Climate Change Education: They're Warming Up! (Invited)

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Karsten, J. L.; Niepold, F.; Wei, M.; Usgcrp Education Interagency Working Group

    2010-12-01

    Many similarities exist between the U.S. federal government and the climate system, in terms of their complexity. Government operates through a dynamic interplay of sub-systems (different agencies), pressure gradients (political interests), energy transformations (converting dollars into activity through Congressional appropriations, grants and contracts), and non-linear positive and negative feedback mechanisms (MOU’s, competing agency missions). ‘Viscosity’ in the system makes progress difficult. The good news is that, like the climate, federal investments in climate change education are heating up, due to man-made inputs. Individual agency investments in projects to improve and monitor public understanding of climate change and its impacts are rapidly becoming more coupled and coherent. This paper will discuss several efforts now underway. In FY 2009, dedicated, multi-million dollar funding led to creation of NSF’s Climate Change Education (CCE) and NASA’s Global Climate Change Education (GCCE) grant programs, which are funding a projects to develop pedagogically-sound learning resources, professional development strategies, tool kits, and web-based clearinghouses offering scientifically accurate information about climate change to different learner audiences. NOAA has been able to firmly establish their Environmental Literacy Grant (ELG) program because of the America COMPETES Act. Related programs are being developed within the EPA and USDA’s NIFA and U.S. Forest Service. Several other agencies have revamped their strategic plans to increase focus on communicating with and educating teachers, students, policymakers, and the general public about climate change, adaptation, and mitigation issues. To foster larger networks of scientists and educators, minimize duplication, and encourage synergy and scale-up, NSF, NOAA, and NASA have initiated joint meetings of their CCE, GCCE, and ELG Principal Investigators and shared evaluations. Additional cross-agency linkages are being encouraged through NSF’s new Climate Change Education Partnership (CCEP) program, which launched 15 Phase I Partnerships focused around specific geographic regions or scientific themes unified by common climate change impacts. When fully implemented in Phase II, CCEP expects to increase the adoption of high quality educational resources and their impact on public climate literacy. Phase I strategic planning efforts will identify and engage relevant stakeholders, inventory existing climate change education resources for that theme or region, conduct a needs analysis, and develop a robust strategic plan for implementation in Phase II. The U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) is the primary organizational structure through which the 13 federal agencies that conduct climate-related research, education, and outreach are coordinating their efforts. The Climate Literacy framework is one example of the constructive collaboration that has been achieved through the USGCRP Education Interagency Working Group. Additional efforts are being planned through a new Interagency Climate Communication and Education Task Force.

  17. How federalism shapes public health financing, policy, and program options.

    PubMed

    Ogden, Lydia L

    2012-01-01

    In the United States, fiscal and functional federalism strongly shape public health policy and programs. Federalism has implications for public health practice: it molds financing and disbursement options, including funding formulas, which affect allocations and program goals, and shapes how funding decisions are operationalized in a political context. This article explores how American federalism, both fiscal and functional, structures public health funding, policy, and program options, investigating the effects of intergovernmental transfers on public health finance and programs.

  18. Wiisokotaatiwin: development and evaluation of a community-based palliative care program in Naotkamegwanning First Nation.

    PubMed

    Nadin, Shevaun; Crow, Maxine; Prince, Holly; Kelley, Mary Lou

    2018-04-01

    Approximately 474 000 Indigenous people live in 617 First Nations communities across Canada; 125 of those communities are located in Ontario, primarily in rural and remote areas. Common rural health challenges, including for palliative care, involve quality and access. The need for culturally relevant palliative care programs in First Nations communities is urgent because the population is aging with a high burden of chronic and terminal disease. Because local palliative care is lacking, most First Nations people now leave their culture, family and community to receive care in distant hospitals or long-term care homes. Due to jurisdictional issues, a policy gap exists where neither federal nor provincial governments takes responsibility for funding palliative care in First Nations communities. Further, no Canadian program models existed for how different levels of government can collaborate to fund and deliver palliative care in First Nations communities. This article describes an innovative, community-based palliative care program (Wiisokotaatiwin) developed in rural Naotkamegwanning, and presents the results of a process evaluation of its pilot implementation. The evaluation aimed to (i) document the program's pilot implementation, (ii) assess progress toward intended program outcomes and (iii) assess the perceived value of the program. The Wiisokotaatiwin Program was developed and implemented over 5 years using participatory action research (http://www.eolfn.lakeheadu.ca). A mixed-method evaluation approach was adopted. Descriptive data were extracted from program documents (eg client registration forms). Client tracking forms documented service provision data for a 4-month sample period. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected through client and family member questionnaires (n=7) and healthcare provider questionnaires (n=22). A focus group was conducted with the program leadership team responsible for program development. Quantitative data were summarized using descriptive statistics. An inductive approach was used to identify themes in the qualitative data related to the evaluation questions. The findings demonstrated the program was implemented as intended, and that there was a need for the program, with six clients on the 10-month pilot. The findings also indicated achievement of program-level outcomes and progress toward system-level outcomes. Clients/families and healthcare providers were satisfied with the program and perceived it to be meeting its objectives. The program model was also perceived to be transferrable to other First Nations communities. The results demonstrate how a rural First Nations community can build capacity and develop a palliative care program tailored to their unique culture and context that builds upon and is integrated into existing services. The Wiisokotaatiwin Program allowed community members to receive their palliative care at home, improved client experience and enhanced service integration. This article provides a First Nations specific model for a palliative care program that overcomes jurisdictional issues at the local level, and a methodology for developing and evaluating community-based palliative care programs in rural First Nations communities. The article demonstrates how local, federal and provincial healthcare providers and organizations collaborated to build capacity, fund and deliver community-based palliative care. The described process of developing the program has applicability in other First Nations (Indigenous) communities and for healthcare decisionmakers.

  19. 30 CFR 736.23 - Federal program effect on State law or regulations.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... FOR A STATE § 736.23 Federal program effect on State law or regulations. (a) Whenever a Federal program is promulgated or revised for a State, any statutes or regulations of the State regulating coal... in the Federal Register any State statute or regulation which is preempted and superseded by the...

  20. 30 CFR 736.23 - Federal program effect on State law or regulations.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... FOR A STATE § 736.23 Federal program effect on State law or regulations. (a) Whenever a Federal program is promulgated or revised for a State, any statutes or regulations of the State regulating coal... in the Federal Register any State statute or regulation which is preempted and superseded by the...

  1. 30 CFR 736.23 - Federal program effect on State law or regulations.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... FOR A STATE § 736.23 Federal program effect on State law or regulations. (a) Whenever a Federal program is promulgated or revised for a State, any statutes or regulations of the State regulating coal... in the Federal Register any State statute or regulation which is preempted and superseded by the...

  2. 30 CFR 736.23 - Federal program effect on State law or regulations.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... FOR A STATE § 736.23 Federal program effect on State law or regulations. (a) Whenever a Federal program is promulgated or revised for a State, any statutes or regulations of the State regulating coal... in the Federal Register any State statute or regulation which is preempted and superseded by the...

  3. 30 CFR 736.23 - Federal program effect on State law or regulations.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... FOR A STATE § 736.23 Federal program effect on State law or regulations. (a) Whenever a Federal program is promulgated or revised for a State, any statutes or regulations of the State regulating coal... in the Federal Register any State statute or regulation which is preempted and superseded by the...

  4. 49 CFR 268.5 - Federal funding sources for the Maglev Deployment Program.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 4 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false Federal funding sources for the Maglev Deployment... TECHNOLOGY DEPLOYMENT PROGRAM Overview § 268.5 Federal funding sources for the Maglev Deployment Program. (a) Federal Maglev Funds. Section 322 of Title 23 provides for the following funds for the Maglev Deployment...

  5. 49 CFR 268.5 - Federal funding sources for the Maglev Deployment Program.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 4 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false Federal funding sources for the Maglev Deployment... TECHNOLOGY DEPLOYMENT PROGRAM Overview § 268.5 Federal funding sources for the Maglev Deployment Program. (a) Federal Maglev Funds. Section 322 of Title 23 provides for the following funds for the Maglev Deployment...

  6. 49 CFR 268.5 - Federal funding sources for the Maglev Deployment Program.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 4 2013-10-01 2013-10-01 false Federal funding sources for the Maglev Deployment... TECHNOLOGY DEPLOYMENT PROGRAM Overview § 268.5 Federal funding sources for the Maglev Deployment Program. (a) Federal Maglev Funds. Section 322 of Title 23 provides for the following funds for the Maglev Deployment...

  7. 49 CFR 268.5 - Federal funding sources for the Maglev Deployment Program.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 4 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Federal funding sources for the Maglev Deployment... TECHNOLOGY DEPLOYMENT PROGRAM Overview § 268.5 Federal funding sources for the Maglev Deployment Program. (a) Federal Maglev Funds. Section 322 of Title 23 provides for the following funds for the Maglev Deployment...

  8. Quality Control Practices for Chemistry and Immunochemistry in a Cohort of 21 Large Academic Medical Centers.

    PubMed

    Rosenbaum, Matthew W; Flood, James G; Melanson, Stacy E F; Baumann, Nikola A; Marzinke, Mark A; Rai, Alex J; Hayden, Joshua; Wu, Alan H B; Ladror, Megan; Lifshitz, Mark S; Scott, Mitchell G; Peck-Palmer, Octavia M; Bowen, Raffick; Babic, Nikolina; Sobhani, Kimia; Giacherio, Donald; Bocsi, Gregary T; Herman, Daniel S; Wang, Ping; Toffaletti, John; Handel, Elizabeth; Kelly, Kathleen A; Albeiroti, Sami; Wang, Sihe; Zimmer, Melissa; Driver, Brandon; Yi, Xin; Wilburn, Clayton; Lewandrowski, Kent B

    2018-05-29

    In the United States, minimum standards for quality control (QC) are specified in federal law under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment and its revisions. Beyond meeting this required standard, laboratories have flexibility to determine their overall QC program. We surveyed chemistry and immunochemistry QC procedures at 21 clinical laboratories within leading academic medical centers to assess if standardized QC practices exist for chemistry and immunochemistry testing. We observed significant variation and unexpected similarities in practice across laboratories, including QC frequency, cutoffs, number of levels analyzed, and other features. This variation in practice indicates an opportunity exists to establish an evidence-based approach to QC that can be generalized across institutions.

  9. 34 CFR 685.101 - Participation in the Direct Loan Program.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WILLIAM D. FORD FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM Purpose and Scope... school participating in the Direct Loan Program may borrow under the Federal Direct Stafford/Ford Loan and Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford/Ford Loan Programs. An eligible graduate or professional...

  10. 30 CFR 903.700 - Arizona Federal program.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ....700 Mineral Resources OFFICE OF SURFACE MINING RECLAMATION AND ENFORCEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PROGRAMS FOR THE CONDUCT OF SURFACE MINING OPERATIONS WITHIN EACH STATE ARIZONA § 903.700 Arizona Federal program. (a) This part establishes a Federal program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act...

  11. Student Financial Aid. High-Risk Series.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Comptroller General of the U.S., Washington, DC.

    This publication discusses areas of concern in the Department of Education's management and oversight of postsecondary student financial aid programs, especially the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP), the Federal Direct Student Loan Program (FDSLP), and the Federal Pell Grant Programs. The General Accounting Office determined that, in…

  12. 34 CFR 674.8 - Program participation agreement.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM General Provisions § 674.8 Program participation agreement. To participate in the Federal Perkins Loan program, an institution shall enter into a... that has been granted permission by the Secretary to participate in the ELO under the Federal Perkins...

  13. 34 CFR 674.8 - Program participation agreement.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM General Provisions § 674.8 Program participation agreement. To participate in the Federal Perkins Loan program, an institution shall enter into a... that has been granted permission by the Secretary to participate in the ELO under the Federal Perkins...

  14. 1998 statistical summaries : Federal Transit Administration : grant assistance programs

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1999-03-01

    The 1998 Statistical Summaries provides information about the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) major financial aid programs for Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 1998. The report covers the following programs: Urbanized Area Formula, Non-urbanized Area ...

  15. 5 CFR Appendix C to Subpart D of... - Application of Subpart D, Part 900, to Programs Receiving Federal Financial Assistance of the...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... Programs Receiving Federal Financial Assistance of the Office of Personnel Management C Appendix C to... Programs Receiving Federal Financial Assistance of the Office of Personnel Management Nondiscrimination in... subpart in programs receiving financial assistance under programs of the Office of Personnel Management...

  16. A Guide to Federal Assistance Programs for Local School Systems.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Fairley, Richard L.; Krumbein, Gerald

    This manual is written to provide an overview of the Federal programs which are available at the local level and to aid school administrators in locating particular Federal programs that will fulfill specific educational needs. The guide is designed for use as a tool in planning and programing a comprehensive educational program, rather than as a…

  17. What Would Block Grants or Limits on Per Capita Spending Mean for Medicaid?

    PubMed

    Rosenbaum, Sara; Schmucker, Sara; Rothenberg, Sara; Gunsalus, Rachel

    2016-11-01

    Issue: President-elect Trump and some in Congress have called for establishing absolute limits on the federal government’s spending on Medicaid, not only for the population covered through the Affordable Care Act’s eligibility expansion but for the program overall. Such a change would effectively reverse a 50-year trend of expanding Medicaid in order to protect the most vulnerable Americans. Goal: To explore the two most common proposals for reengineering federal funding of Medicaid: block grants that set limits on total annual spending regardless of enrollment, and caps that limit average spending per enrollee. Methods: Review of existing policy proposals and other documents. Key findings and conclusions: Current proposals for dramatically reducing federal spending on Medicaid would achieve this goal by creating fixed-funding formulas divorced from the actual costs of providing care. As such, they would create funding gaps for states to either absorb or, more likely, offset through new limits placed on their programs. As a result, block-granting Medicaid or instituting "per capita caps" would most likely reduce the number of Americans eligible for Medicaid and narrow coverage for remaining enrollees. The latter approach would, however, allow for population growth, though its desirability to the new president and Congress is unclear. The full extent of funding and benefit reductions is as yet unknown.

  18. 34 CFR 668.61 - Recovery of funds.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... in which the institution disbursed Federal Pell Grant, ACG, National SMART Grant, Federal Perkins...-Study (FWS), Federal Perkins Loan, and Direct Subsidized Loan programs. Unsubsidized student financial...), the institution may not— (i) Disburse any Federal Pell Grant, FSEOG, or Federal Perkins Loan Program...

  19. 34 CFR 673.4 - Allocation and reallocation.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR THE FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM, FEDERAL WORK... Federal Perkins Loan, FWS, and FSEOG Programs § 673.4 Allocation and reallocation. (a) Allocation and reallocation of Federal Perkins Loan funds. (1) The Secretary allocates Federal capital contributions to...

  20. Identifying new technologies that save energy and reduce costs to the Federal sector: The New Technology Program

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Hunt, W.D.M.; Conover, D.R.; Stockmeyer, M.K.

    1995-11-01

    In 1990 the New Technology Demonstration Program (formerly the Test Bed Demonstration Program) was initiated by the US Department of Energy`s Office (DOE`s) of Federal Energy Management Programs with the purpose of accelerating the introduction of new technologies into the Federal sector. The program has since expanded into a multi-laboratory collaborative effort that evaluates new technologies and shares the results with the Federal design and procurement communities. These evaluations are performed on a collaborative basis which typically includes technology manufacturers, Federal facilities, utilities, trade associations, research institutes, and other in partnership with DOE. The end result is a range ofmore » effective technology transfer tools that provide operations and performance data on new technologies to Federal designers, building managers, and procurement officials. These tools assist in accelerating a technology`s Federal application and realizing reductions in energy consumption and costs.« less

  1. Interactions between Energy Efficiency Programs funded under the Recovery Act and Utility Customer-Funded Energy Efficiency Programs

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Goldman, Charles A.; Stuart, Elizabeth; Hoffman, Ian

    2011-02-25

    Since the spring of 2009, billions of federal dollars have been allocated to state and local governments as grants for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and programs. The scale of this American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) funding, focused on 'shovel-ready' projects to create and retain jobs, is unprecedented. Thousands of newly funded players - cities, counties, states, and tribes - and thousands of programs and projects are entering the existing landscape of energy efficiency programs for the first time or expanding their reach. The nation's experience base with energy efficiency is growing enormously, fed by federal dollars andmore » driven by broader objectives than saving energy alone. State and local officials made countless choices in developing portfolios of ARRA-funded energy efficiency programs and deciding how their programs would relate to existing efficiency programs funded by utility customers. Those choices are worth examining as bellwethers of a future world where there may be multiple program administrators and funding sources in many states. What are the opportunities and challenges of this new environment? What short- and long-term impacts will this large, infusion of funds have on utility customer-funded programs; for example, on infrastructure for delivering energy efficiency services or on customer willingness to invest in energy efficiency? To what extent has the attribution of energy savings been a critical issue, especially where administrators of utility customer-funded energy efficiency programs have performance or shareholder incentives? Do the new ARRA-funded energy efficiency programs provide insights on roles or activities that are particularly well-suited to state and local program administrators vs. administrators or implementers of utility customer-funded programs? The answers could have important implications for the future of U.S. energy efficiency. This report focuses on a selected set of ARRA-funded energy efficiency programs administered by state energy offices: the State Energy Program (SEP) formula grants, the portion of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) formula funds administered directly by states, and the State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program (SEEARP). Since these ARRA programs devote significant monies to energy efficiency and serve similar markets as utility customer-funded programs, there are frequent interactions between programs. We exclude the DOE low-income weatherization program and EECBG funding awarded directly to the over 2,200 cities, counties and tribes from our study to keep its scope manageable. We summarize the energy efficiency program design and funding choices made by the 50 state energy offices, 5 territories and the District of Columbia. We then focus on the specific choices made in 12 case study states. These states were selected based on the level of utility customer program funding, diversity of program administrator models, and geographic diversity. Based on interviews with more than 80 energy efficiency actors in those 12 states, we draw observations about states strategies for use of Recovery Act funds. We examine interactions between ARRA programs and utility customer-funded energy efficiency programs in terms of program planning, program design and implementation, policy issues, and potential long-term impacts. We consider how the existing regulatory policy framework and energy efficiency programs in these 12 states may have impacted development of these selected ARRA programs. Finally, we summarize key trends and highlight issues that evaluators of these ARRA programs may want to examine in more depth in their process and impact evaluations.« less

  2. Community input requested

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Fine, Rana A.; Walker, Dan

    In June 1996, the National Research Council (NRC) formed the Committee on Major U.S. Oceanographic Research Programs to foster coordination among the large programs (e.g., World Ocean Circulation Experiment, Ocean Drilling Program, Ridge Interdisciplinary Global Experiment, and others) and examine their role in ocean research. In particular, the committee is charged with (1) enhancing information sharing and the coordinated implementation of the research plans of the major ongoing and future programs; (2) assisting the federal agencies and ocean sciences community in identifying gaps, as well as appropriate followon activities to existing programs; (3) making recommendations on how future major ocean programs should be planned, structured and organized; and (4) evaluating the impact of major ocean programs on the understanding of the oceans, development of research facilities, education, and collegiality in the academic community. The activity was initiated at the request of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Ocean Sciences, is overseen by the NRC's Ocean Studies Board (OSB), and is funded by both NSF and the Office of Naval Research.

  3. Integrating Intimate Partner Violence Screening and Counseling in a Family Planning Clinic: Evaluation of a Pilot Project in Conakry, Guinea.

    PubMed

    Samandari, Ghazaleh; Delamou, Alexandre; Traore, Pernamou; Diallo, Fatoumata Guilinty; Millimono, Sita; Camara, Bienvenu Salim; Laffe, Kira; Verani, Fabio; Tolliver, Maimouna

    2016-06-01

    Few programs exist to address Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Guinea. In 2014, Engender Health, in partnership with the local health authorities in Conakry, Guinea, piloted an integrated approach to IPV screening and counseling, within an existing family planning clinic. This article describes both the process of formulating and implementing this approach, as well as the results of an evaluation of the program. From January to June of 2014, Engender Health staff trained midwives at the Conakry International Planned Parenthood Federation family planning clinic staff in screening and counseling client for IPV. Program evaluators used project records, interview with program staff (n=3), midwives (n=3) and client exit interviews (n=53) to measure the outcomes of this pilot project. Regardless of their IPV status, clients appreciated having a venue in which to discuss IPV. Program staff also felt empowered by the additional training and support for IPV screening. The evaluation yielded valuable suggestions for improvement, including more time for staff training and mock client interview practice, additional skills in counseling, and stronger referral links for women who screen positive for IPV. Integrating IPV screening into family planning services is an important and feasible method for reaching vulnerable women with IPV services.

  4. Examining "One Grant, One Loan." NASFAA Task Force Report

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, 2016

    2016-01-01

    Growing concern over the complexity of the federal financial aid system and a push toward simplification has led to increased attention toward streamlining the federal student aid programs. Specifically, several proposals and policy papers have recommended consolidating the federal aid programs into one grant program and one loan program, commonly…

  5. Marine Science Affairs--Selecting Priority Programs.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    National Council on Marine Resources and Engineering Development, Washington, DC.

    This report summarizes accomplishments in 1969, describing Federal programs and policies, and new programs implemented to meet those policies. The report describes the priorities that have been selected in the Federal Marine Science program during 1969. The first chapter reviews the steps taken by the Federal Government during 1969 to advance and…

  6. 43 CFR 4.1355 - Burden of proof.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... Special Rules Applicable to Surface Coal Mining Hearings and Appeals Request for Hearing on A Preliminary.... 1260(c) (federal Program; Federal Lands Program; Federal Program for Indian Lands) § 4.1355 Burden of... comply with the Act, its implementing regulations, the regulatory program, or the permit. [67 FR 61511...

  7. 7 CFR 3052.235 - Program-specific audits.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... program in a single audit. (2) The auditee shall prepare the financial statement(s) for the Federal... the financial statement(s) for the Federal program in accordance with GAGAS; (ii) Obtain an... opinion (or disclaimer of opinion) as to whether the financial statement(s) of the Federal program is...

  8. Federal Programs for Libraries: A Directory. Second Edition.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Leonard, Lawrence E., Comp.; Buchko, Michael, Jr., Comp.

    Program information on nine federal library programs and 76 federal library-related programs is provided for use by libraries seeking funding sources for projects which have been proposed to meet their assessed needs. A grantsmanship bibliography is included, as well as five indexes: an applicant eligibility index, an authorization index, a…

  9. Federal Programs Supporting Lifelong Learning.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Christoffel, Pam, Comp.

    Approximately 275 Federal programs support some form of lifelong learning. While the majority of the lifelong learning programs are administered by the various agencies within HEW, a significant number of programs are run by such Federal agencies as the Department of Justice, the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities, and the Smithsonian…

  10. 48 CFR 19.1007 - Procedures.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Procedures. 19.1007 Section 19.1007 Federal Acquisition Regulations System FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SOCIOECONOMIC PROGRAMS SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program 19.1007 Procedures...

  11. 48 CFR 19.1004 - Participating agencies.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Participating agencies. 19.1004 Section 19.1004 Federal Acquisition Regulations System FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SOCIOECONOMIC PROGRAMS SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program 19.1004...

  12. 48 CFR 19.1006 - Exclusions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Exclusions. 19.1006 Section 19.1006 Federal Acquisition Regulations System FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SOCIOECONOMIC PROGRAMS SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program 19.1006 Exclusions...

  13. 48 CFR 19.1003 - Purpose.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Purpose. 19.1003 Section 19.1003 Federal Acquisition Regulations System FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SOCIOECONOMIC PROGRAMS SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program 19.1003 Purpose. The...

  14. 48 CFR 19.1002 - Definitions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Definitions. 19.1002 Section 19.1002 Federal Acquisition Regulations System FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SOCIOECONOMIC PROGRAMS SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program 19.1002 Definitions...

  15. Federal energy conservation programs. Perspectives from the public and private sectors. Volume 2: Public hearing, July 14 and 15, 1981, Washington, D.C.

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    1982-05-01

    The federal governments' energy conservation programs were examined. Testimony regarding issues discussed at the hearing include: energy policy, benefits of energy conservation, state and local governments and private sector activities, successes and failures of federal programs, barriers to conservation and a continuing federal role.

  16. 40 CFR 93.165 - Early emission reduction credit programs at Federal facilities and installation subject to...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 20 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Early emission reduction credit... Federal Actions to State or Federal Implementation Plans § 93.165 Early emission reduction credit programs... the SIP or TIP in that area, create an early emissions reductions credit program. The Federal agency...

  17. 40 CFR 93.165 - Early emission reduction credit programs at Federal facilities and installation subject to...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 20 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Early emission reduction credit... Federal Actions to State or Federal Implementation Plans § 93.165 Early emission reduction credit programs... the SIP or TIP in that area, create an early emissions reductions credit program. The Federal agency...

  18. 48 CFR 227.7105 - Contracts for the acquisition of existing works.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... COPYRIGHTS Rights in Technical Data 227.7105 Contracts for the acquisition of existing works. ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 3 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Contracts for the acquisition of existing works. 227.7105 Section 227.7105 Federal Acquisition Regulations System DEFENSE...

  19. 76 FR 70510 - Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program: New Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-11-14

    ... OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program: New Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Premiums AGENCY: Office of Personnel Management. ACTION: Notice... [[Page 70511

  20. Policy impacts on agricultural irrigation electricity demand in the Columbia Basin

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Martin, M.; Cox, L.; Nakamoto, S.

    Accurately estimating the price elasticity of demand for irrigation electricity is important to major electricity suppliers such as the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) of the Pacific Northwest. The BPA has a revenue maximization objective, and the elasticity of demand is central to its rate setting process. Several studies have attempted to estimate demand for irrigation electricity, but none has explicitly included federal agricultural policy and program variables. Tins paper discusses how agricultural programs may influence farmers' irrigation decisions and thus their demand for irrigation electricity. It suggests that existing programs serve to make farmers more responsive to electricity rate increasesmore » than would otherwise be the case. Thus, studies that fail to include them may underestimate the responsiveness of farmers to electricity rate increases.« less

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