Notice – 45 CFR Parts 261, 262, 263 and 265, Reauthorization of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program; Final Rule

February 6, 2008

ETA REGIONAL INFORMATION ALERT NO. 042-08

ORIGINATING OFFICE: Region 5

SUBJECT: Notice – 45 CFR Parts 261, 262, 263 and 265, Reauthorization of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program; Final Rule.

PROGRAMS: WIA

1. Purpose. To transmit a notice of final rule concerning 45 CFR Parts 261, 262, 263 and 265, Reauthorization of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program.

2. References. Federal Register, Vol. 73, No. 24, February 5, 2008, pp. 6772–6828; 45 CFR 261, 262, 263 and 265; Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA) (Pub. L. 109–171); Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–193): Americans with Disabilities Act; Rehabilitation Act of 1973, section 504; Social Security Act, section 407(d) and 412(c); Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Act (34 CFR 400.4(b)); Fair Labor Standards Act; 5 U.S.C. 8, 605(b); 29 U.S.C. 2611 and 2612; 45 CFR 92.42; OMB Circular A-133; Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; Executive Order 12866 and 13132.

3. Links. This Alert is in the Regional website Resource page at: http://www.doleta.gov/regions/regionalresources/

Link to the Federal Register attachment (.pdf)

4. Substance. This final rule implements changes to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program required by the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA) (Pub. L. 109–171). The DRA reauthorized the TANF program through fiscal year (FY) 2010 with a renewed focus on work, program integrity, and strengthening families through healthy marriage promotion and responsible fatherhood. The effective date of this final rule is October 1, 2008.

5. Action. Program administrators are request to share this Information Alert with appropriate staff and other agencies.

6. Contact. Questions and comments about this notice may be directed to Robert Shelbourne on 202.401.5150. Questions or comments about the format of this Alert may be directed to Robert Rainault on 312.596.5416.

7. Expiration Date. Continuing

8. Attachment. Federal Register, Vol. 73, No. 24, February 5, 2008, pp. 6772–6828.