[December 9, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 236)]
[Unified Agenda]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF)
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
45 CFR Ch. VI
Regulatory Agenda
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation is publishing its fall 2002
regulatory agenda pursuant to Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory
Planning and Review'' (3 CFR 1993 Comp., p. 638); the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612); and the Office of Management and
Budget Memorandum for Regulatory Policy Officers at Executive
Departments and Agencies and Managing and Executive Directors of
Certain Agencies and Commissions.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information on a
particular item, call or write the individual identified as agency
contact. General comments or inquiries about this agenda may be
directed to William Marlowe, Administrative Officer, Office of the
General Counsel, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard,
Suite 1265, Arlington, VA 22230, (703) 292-8060.
Dated: October 2, 2002.
Lawrence Rudolph,
General Counsel.
National Science Foundation--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
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3647 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age in 3145-AA38
Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance......................
3648 Antarctic Meteorites................................................................ 3145-AA40
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National Science Foundation (NSF) Final Rule Stage
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3647. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN,
HANDICAP, AND AGE IN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 20 USC 1681 to 1683; 20 USC 1685 to 1688
CFR Citation: 45 CFR 618
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The National Science Foundation proposes to make amendments
to its regulations implementing title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964 (title VI), section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972 (section
504), and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (Age Discrimination Act).
Together, these statutes prohibit discrimination on the basis of race,
color, national origin, disability, and age in programs or activities
that receive Federal financial assistance. In 1988, the Civil Rights
Restoration Act (CRRA) added definitions of ``program or activity'' and
``program'' to title VI and added a definition of ``program or
activity'' to section 504 and the Age Discrimination Act. The added
definitions were designed to clarify the broad scope of coverage of
recipients' programs or activities under these statutes. The
promulgation of this proposed regulation explicitly incorporates the
CRRA's definitions of ``program or activity'' and ``program'' into the
Department's title VI, section 504, and Age Discrimination Act
regulations. The Foundation's proposed regulation will be published as
part of a joint notice of proposed rulemaking involving up to 24
Federal agencies.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/06/00 65 FR 76460
NPRM Comment Period End 01/05/01
Final Action 12/00/02
Final Action Effective 01/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Bijan Gilanshah, Assistant General Counsel, National
Science Foundation, Room 1265, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA
22230
Phone: 703 292-8060
Fax: 703 292-9041
Email: bgilansh@nsf.gov
RIN: 3145-AA38
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3648. [bull] ANTARCTIC METEORITES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 2401 et seq, Antarctic Conservation Act, as
amended in 1996
CFR Citation: 45 CFR 674
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: NSF has proposed issuing regulations authorizing collection
of meteorites in Antarctica for scientific purposes only. The
regulation would also provide requirements for appropriate collection,
handling and curation of Antarctic meteorites to preserve their
scientific value.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/27/02 67 FR 54993
NPRM Comment Period End 10/28/02
Final Action 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Anita Eisenstadt, Assistant General Counsel, National
Science Foundation, Room 1265, Office of the General Counsel, 4201
Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230
Phone: 703 292-8060
Fax: 703 292-9041
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Email: aeisenst@nsf.gov
RIN: 3145-AA40
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