[Federal Register: October 7, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 194)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 60094-60096]
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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
45 CFR Parts 2551, 2552, and 2553
Senior Corps
AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service.
ACTION: Final rule; correction.
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SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service
(hereinafter the ``Corporation''), hereby amends its regulations for
three programs (Senior Companions, Foster Grandparents and RSVP). These
amendments make technical corrections to the final rules issued on
April 14, 2004, for the Foster Grandparent Program, and on April 19,
2004, for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. They also clarify
the eligibility of and requirements for faith-based organizations to
serve as Senior Corps sponsors and volunteer stations under all three
programs.
DATES: Effective on October 7, 2004.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Peter Boynton at (202) 606-5000,
ext. 499 or by e-mail: pboynton@cns.gov.
List of Subjects in 45 CFR Parts 2551, 2552, and 2553
Aged, Grant programs-social programs, Volunteers.
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For the reasons set forth in the preamble, the Corporation for National
and Community Service amends 45 CFR parts 2551, 2552, and 2553 as
follows:
PART 2551--SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM
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1. The authority citation for part 2551 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4950 et seq.
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2. In Sec. 2551.12, revise paragraphs (r) and (w) to read as follows:
Sec. 2551.12 Definitions.
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(r) Sponsor. A public agency or private non-profit organization,
either secular or faith-based, that is responsible for the operation of
a Senior Companion project.
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(w) Volunteer station. A public agency, secular or faith-based
private non-profit organization, or proprietary health care
organization that accepts the responsibility for assignment and
supervision of Senior Companions in health, education, social service
or related settings such as multi-purpose centers, home health care
agencies, or similar establishments. Each volunteer station must be
licensed or otherwise
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certified, when required, by the appropriate state or local government.
Private homes are not volunteer stations.
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3. Revise Sec. 2551.21 to read as follows:
Sec. 2551.21 Who is eligible to serve as a sponsor?
The Corporation awards grants to public agencies, including Indian
tribes and non-profit private organizations, both secular and faith-
based, in the United States that have the authority to accept and the
capability to administer a Senior Companion project.
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4. In Sec. 2551.23, revise paragraph (c)(1) to read as follows:
Sec. 2551.23 What are a sponsor's program responsibilities?
* * * * *
(c) * * *
(1) Ensuring that a volunteer station is a public or non-profit
private organization, whether secular or faith-based, or an eligible
proprietary health care agency, capable of serving as a volunteer
station for the placement of Senior Companions;
* * * * *
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5. Amend Sec. 2551.121 by redesignating paragraph (g) as paragraph
(g)(1) and adding paragraph (g)(2) to read as follows:
Sec. 2551.121 What legal limitations apply to the operation of the
Senior Companion Program and to the expenditure of grant funds?
* * * * *
(g) * * *
(2) A sponsor or volunteer station may retain its independence and
may continue to carry out its mission, including the definition,
development, practice, and expression of its religious beliefs,
provided that it does not use Corporation funds to support any
inherently religious activities, such as worship, religious
instruction, or proselytization, as part of the programs or services
funded. If an organization conducts such activities, the activities
must be offered separately, in time or location, from the programs or
services funded under this part.
* * * * *
PART 2552--FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM
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6. The authority citation for part 2552 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4950 et seq.
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7. In Sec. 2552.12, revise paragraphs (u) and (z) to read as follows:
Sec. 2552.12 Definitions.
* * * * *
(u) Sponsor. A public agency or private non-profit organization,
either secular or faith-based, that is responsible for the operation of
a Foster Grandparent project.
* * * * *
(z) Volunteer station. A public agency, secular or faith-based
private non-profit organization, or proprietary health care
organization that accepts the responsibility for assignment and
supervision of Foster Grandparents in health, education, social service
or related settings such as multi-purpose centers, home health care
agencies, or similar establishments. Each volunteer station must be
licensed or otherwise certified, when required, by the appropriate
state or local government. Private homes are not volunteer stations.
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8. Revise Sec. 2552.21 to read as follows:
Sec. 2552.21 Who is eligible to serve as a sponsor?
The Corporation awards grants to public agencies, including Indian
tribes and non-profit private organizations, both secular and faith-
based, in the United States that have the authority to accept and the
capability to administer a Foster Grandparent project.
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9. In Sec. 2552.23, revise paragraph (c)(1) to read as follows:
Sec. 2552.23 What are a sponsor's program responsibilities?
* * * * *
(c) * *
(1) Ensuring that a volunteer station is a public or non-profit
private organization, whether secular or faith-based, or an eligible
proprietary health care agency, capable of serving as a volunteer
station for the placement of Foster Grandparents;
* * * * *
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10. Amend Sec. 2552.121 by redesignating paragraph (g) as paragraph
(g)(1) and adding a new paragraph (g)(2) to read as follows:
Sec. 2552.121 What legal limitations apply to the operation of the
Foster Grandparent Program and to the expenditure of grant funds?
* * * * *
(g) * * *
(2) A sponsor or volunteer station may retain its independence and
may continue to carry out its mission, including the definition,
development, practice, and expression of its religious beliefs,
provided that it does not use Corporation funds to support any
inherently religious activities, such as worship, religious
instruction, or proselytization, as part of the programs or services
funded. If an organization conducts such activities, the activities
must be offered separately, in time or location, from the programs or
services funded under this part.
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PART 2553--THE RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
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11. The authority citation for part 2553 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4950 et seq.
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12. In Sec. 2553.12, revise paragraphs (o) and (r) to read as follows:
Sec. 2553.12 Definitions.
* * * * *
(o) Sponsor. A public agency or private non-profit organization,
either secular or faith-based, that is responsible for the operation of
an RSVP project.
* * * * *
(r) Volunteer station. A public agency, secular or faith-based
private non-profit organization, or proprietary health care
organization that accepts the responsibility for assignment and
supervision of RSVP volunteers in health, education, social service or
related settings such as multi-purpose centers, home health care
agencies, or similar establishments. Each volunteer station must be
licensed or otherwise certified, when required, by the appropriate
state or local government. Private homes are not volunteer stations.
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13. Revise Sec. 2553.21 to read as follows:
Sec. 2553.21 Who is eligible to serve as a sponsor?
The Corporation awards grants to public agencies, including Indian
tribes and non-profit private organizations, both secular and faith-
based, in the United Sates that have authority to accept and the
capability to administer an RSVP project.
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14. In Sec. 2553.23, revise paragraph (c)(1) to read as follows:
Sec. 2553.23 What are a sponsor's program responsibilities?
* * * * *
(c) * * *
(1) Ensuring that a volunteer station is a public or non-profit
private organization, whether secular or faith-based, or an eligible
proprietary health care agency, capable of serving as a volunteer
station for the placement of RSVP volunteers to meet locally identified
needs;
* * * * *
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15. Amend Sec. 2553.91 by redesignating paragraph (g) as paragraph
(g)(1) and
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adding a new paragraph (g)(2) to read as follows:
Sec. 2553.91 What legal limitations apply to the operation of the
RSVP Program and to the expenditure of grant funds?
* * * * *
(g) * * *
(2) A sponsor or volunteer station may retain its independence and
may continue to carry out its mission, including the definition,
development, practice, and expression of its religious beliefs,
provided that it does not use Corporation funds to support any
inherently religious activities, such as worship, religious
instruction, or proselytization, as part of the programs or services
funded. If an organization conducts such activities, the activities
must be offered separately, in time or location, from the programs or
services funded under this part.
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Dated: September 30, 2004.
Tess Scannell,
Director, Senior Corps.
[FR Doc. 04-22534 Filed 10-6-04; 8:45 am]