[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 45, Volume 4] [Revised as of October 1, 2007] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 45CFR2551.27] [Page 753] TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE CHAPTER XXV--CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PART 2551_SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM--Table of Contents Subpart B_Eligibility and Responsibilities of a Sponsor Sec. 2551.27 What two search components of the National Service Criminal History Check must I satisfy to determine an individual's suitability to serve in a covered position? Unless the Corporation approves an alternative screening protocol, in determining the suitability of an individual to serve as a Senior Companion or as a covered grant-funded employee, you are responsible for ensuring, unless prohibited by State law, that you conduct and document a National Service Criminal History Check, which consists of the following two search components: (a) State criminal registry search. A search (by name or fingerprint) of the State criminal registry for the State in which the program operates and the State in which the individual resides at the time of application; and (b) National Sex Offender Public Registry. A name-based search of the Department of Justice (DOJ) National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR). [72 FR 48583, Aug. 24, 2007] Effective Date Note: At 72 FR 48583, Aug. 24, 2007, Sec. 2551.27 was added, effective Nov. 23, 2007.