Federal Funding Report

Volume 18, Number 16 (Period of April 14, 2008 -- April 18, 2008)

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**FEDERAL FUNDING REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS**

This Federal Funding Report is a weekly compilation of items published
in the Federal Register which affect Federal domestic assistance
programs. No attempt is made to include Federal Register notices not
directly related to Grants and Loans programs. The summary consists of
three parts: (1) Federal Register Summary, (2) Early Warning Grants
Report, and (3) Disaster Loan Applications.

Periodically, a Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number
will not be listed in the announcement. There are two (2) basic reasons
for this: 1) a CFDA number has been applied for and not yet received, or
2) the CFDA number has not been put in by the agency yet. Please call
the contact person listed in the Federal Register announcement for the
correct CFDA number. The new number should appear in the next edition of
the CFDA, which is published in June and December of each year.

PART 1. FEDERAL REGISTER SUMMARY

> (Each week, HIR summarizes information from Federal Register
> announcements that may significantly affect grants programs. The
> Federal Register is available online from GPO Access at
> http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/aces140.html.) The House of
> Representatives\' Federal Funding Report contains the following
> sections:

I.  Availability of Funds - An expansion of the highlights, including
    synopsis on

> Notice, CFDA, and Federal Register references

II\. Notice of Rules - Synopsis of rule-making notices affecting Grants
with CFDA and Federal Register References

> III\. Other Federal Register Notices - For items not falling into the
> Rules or Availability sections

PART 2. EARLY WARNING GRANTS REPORT

(Listing of programs for which applications are being especially
solicited and which have been mentioned in the Federal Register in
recent weeks, listed in order of expiration date).

PART 3. DISASTER LOAN APPLICATIONS

> (Listing of areas for which Disaster Loan Programs are open, those
> with the most immediate closing dates listed first, those with the
> most recent disasters at the end. This part is divided into two
> sections, reflecting type of loan.)

I. Economic Injury Loans - For business losses

> II\. Physical Disaster Loans - For repair and replacement of real and
>
> personal property

VOLUME 18, NUMBER 16, GRANTS AND CONTRACTS INFORMATION SERVICE

HOUSE INFORMATION RESOURCES WEEK OF: April 14, 2008 -- April 18, 2008

**FEDERAL REGISTER SUMMARY**

This section contains summaries of those Federal Register entries
appearing during the last 2 weeks, which may significantly affect
Federal domestic assistance programs. For detailed information about a
specific assistance program, the program can be found in the Catalog of
Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) by looking it up by its 5-digit
program number. Each summary represents H.I.R.\'s interpretation of the
major import of an entry and does not reflect the full content of the
Federal Register announcement. Consult the Federal Register for the full
text of items of interest.

.

I. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Small Business Administration **CFDA#:**
59.002

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Economic Injury Disaster Loans

**FR Date:** 04/16/08 **PAGE:** 20729 **DEADLINE:** 01/09/09

**CONTACT:** A. Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance, Washington, DC.
**TELEPHONE:** Not Listed

**SUMMARY:** Declaration of Economic Injury Disaster #11213 and #11214
for Broward County in the State of Florida; and for the following
contiguous counties of Collier, Hendry, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach in
the State of Florida, constitute a disaster area due to damage caused by
Fire occurring on March 10, 2008.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Small Business Administration **CFDA#:**
59.008

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Physical Disaster Loans

**FR Date:** 04/16/08 **PAGE:** 20729 **DEADLINE:** 06/09/08

**CONTACT:** A. Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance, Washington, DC.
**TELEPHONE:** Not Listed

**SUMMARY:** Declaration of Physical Disaster #11213 and #11214 for
Broward County in the State of Florida, constitute a disaster area due
to damage caused by Fire occurring on March 10, 2008.

II\. NOTICE OF RULES

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.100

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Automobiles and Adaptive Equipment for Certain
Disabled Veterans and Members of the Armed Forces

**FR Date:** 04/14/08 **PAGE:** 20136

**CONTACT:** William F. Russo **TELEPHONE:** 202 461-4902

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA); VA
Benefit Claims. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to
reorganize and rewrite in plain language its regulations involving VA
benefits claims. These revisions are proposed as part of VA's rewrite
and reorganization of all of its compensation and pension rules in a
logical, claimant-focused, and user-friendly format. The intended effect
of the proposed revisions is to assist claimants and VA personnel in
locating and understanding these regulations involving VA benefits
claims.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.101

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Burial Expenses Allowance for Veterans

**FR Date:** 04/14/08 **PAGE:** 20136

**CONTACT:** William F. Russo **TELEPHONE:** 202 461-4902

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA); VA
Benefit Claims. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to
reorganize and rewrite in plain language its regulations involving VA
benefits claims. These revisions are proposed as part of VA's rewrite
and reorganization of all of its compensation and pension rules in a
logical, claimant-focused, and user-friendly format. The intended effect
of the proposed revisions is to assist claimants and VA personnel in
locating and understanding these regulations involving VA benefits
claims.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.102

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Compensation for Service-Connected Deaths for
Veterans' Dependents

**FR Date:** 04/14/08 **PAGE:** 20136

**CONTACT:** William F. Russo **TELEPHONE:** 202 461-4902

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA); VA
Benefit Claims. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to
reorganize and rewrite in plain language its regulations involving VA
benefits claims. These revisions are proposed as part of VA's rewrite
and reorganization of all of its compensation and pension rules in a
logical, claimant-focused, and user-friendly format. The intended effect
of the proposed revisions is to assist claimants and VA personnel in
locating and understanding these regulations involving VA benefits
claims.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.104

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Pension for Non-Service-Connected Disability for
Veterans

**FR Date:** 04/14/08 **PAGE:** 20136

**CONTACT:** William F. Russo **TELEPHONE:** 202 461-4902

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA); VA
Benefit Claims. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to
reorganize and rewrite in plain language its regulations involving VA
benefits claims. These revisions are proposed as part of VA's rewrite
and reorganization of all of its compensation and pension rules in a
logical, claimant-focused, and user-friendly format. The intended effect
of the proposed revisions is to assist claimants and VA personnel in
locating and understanding these regulations involving VA benefits
claims.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.105

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Pension to Veterans Surviving Spouses, and Children

**FR Date:** 04/14/08 **PAGE:** 20136

**CONTACT:** William F. Russo **TELEPHONE:** 202 461-4902

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA); VA
Benefit Claims. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to
reorganize and rewrite in plain language its regulations involving VA
benefits claims. These revisions are proposed as part of VA's rewrite
and reorganization of all of its compensation and pension rules in a
logical, claimant-focused, and user-friendly format. The intended effect
of the proposed revisions is to assist claimants and VA personnel in
locating and understanding these regulations involving VA benefits
claims.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.106

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Specially Adapted Housing for Disabled Veterans

**FR Date:** 04/14/08 **PAGE:** 20136

**CONTACT:** William F. Russo **TELEPHONE:** 202 461-4902

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA); VA
Benefit Claims. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to
reorganize and rewrite in plain language its regulations involving VA
benefits claims. These revisions are proposed as part of VA's rewrite
and reorganization of all of its compensation and pension rules in a
logical, claimant-focused, and user-friendly format. The intended effect
of the proposed revisions is to assist claimants and VA personnel in
locating and understanding these regulations involving VA benefits
claims.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.109

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Veterans Compensation for Service-Connected
Disability

**FR Date:** 04/14/08 **PAGE:** 20136

**CONTACT:** William F. Russo **TELEPHONE:** 202 461-4902

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA); VA
Benefit Claims. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to
reorganize and rewrite in plain language its regulations involving VA
benefits claims. These revisions are proposed as part of VA's rewrite
and reorganization of all of its compensation and pension rules in a
logical, claimant-focused, and user-friendly format. The intended effect
of the proposed revisions is to assist claimants and VA personnel in
locating and understanding these regulations involving VA benefits
claims.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.110

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Veterans Dependency and Indemnity Compensation for
Service-Connected Death

**FR Date:** 04/14/08 **PAGE:** 20136

**CONTACT:** William F. Russo **TELEPHONE:** 202 461-4902

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA); VA
Benefit Claims. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to
reorganize and rewrite in plain language its regulations involving VA
benefits claims. These revisions are proposed as part of VA's rewrite
and reorganization of all of its compensation and pension rules in a
logical, claimant-focused, and user-friendly format. The intended effect
of the proposed revisions is to assist claimants and VA personnel in
locating and understanding these regulations involving VA benefits
claims.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.115

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Veterans Information and Assistance

**FR Date:** 04/14/08 **PAGE:** 20136

**CONTACT:** William F. Russo **TELEPHONE:** 202 461-4902

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA); VA
Benefit Claims. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to
reorganize and rewrite in plain language its regulations involving VA
benefits claims. These revisions are proposed as part of VA's rewrite
and reorganization of all of its compensation and pension rules in a
logical, claimant-focused, and user-friendly format. The intended effect
of the proposed revisions is to assist claimants and VA personnel in
locating and understanding these regulations involving VA benefits
claims.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.127

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Monthly Allowance for Children of Vietnam Veterans
Born with Spina Bifida

**FR Date:** 04/14/08 **PAGE:** 20136

**CONTACT:** William F. Russo **TELEPHONE:** 202 461-4902

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA); VA
Benefit Claims. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to
reorganize and rewrite in plain language its regulations involving VA
benefits claims. These revisions are proposed as part of VA's rewrite
and reorganization of all of its compensation and pension rules in a
logical, claimant-focused, and user-friendly format. The intended effect
of the proposed revisions is to assist claimants and VA personnel in
locating and understanding these regulations involving VA benefits
claims.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.009

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Veterans Medical Care Benefits

**FR Date:** 04/16/08 **PAGE:** 20530

**CONTACT:** Tony Guagliardo **TELEPHONE:** 202 254-0384

**SUMMARY:** Direct final rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA);
Elimination of Co-Payments for Weight Management Counseling. The
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is taking direct action to amend its
medical regulations concerning co-payments for inpatient hospital care
and outpatient medical care. More specifically, this rule designates
weight management counseling (individual and group sessions) as a
service that is not subject to co-payment requirements. The intended
effect of this direct final rule is to increase participation in weight
management counseling by removing the co-pay barrier. This direct final
rule also amends the medical regulations by making nonsubstantive
changes to correct references to statutory provisions.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.012

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Veterans Prescription Service

**FR Date:** 04/16/08 **PAGE:** 20530

**CONTACT:** Tony Guagliardo **TELEPHONE:** 202 254-0384

**SUMMARY:** Direct final rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA);
Elimination of Co-Payments for Weight Management Counseling. The
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is taking direct action to amend its
medical regulations concerning co-payments for inpatient hospital care
and outpatient medical care. More specifically, this rule designates
weight management counseling (individual and group sessions) as a
service that is not subject to co-payment requirements. The intended
effect of this direct final rule is to increase participation in weight
management counseling by removing the co-pay barrier. This direct final
rule also amends the medical regulations by making nonsubstantive
changes to correct references to statutory provisions.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.009

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Veterans Medical Care Benefits

**FR Date:** 04/16/08 **PAGE:** 20579

**CONTACT:** Tony Guagliardo **TELEPHONE:** 202 254-0384

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affair (VA);
Elimination of Co-Payment for Weight Management Counseling. This
proposed rule would amend the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
medical regulations concerning co-payments for inpatient hospital care
and outpatient medical care. More specifically, it would designate
weight management counseling (individual and group sessions) as a
service that is not subject to co-payment requirements. The intended
effect of this proposed rule is to increase participation in weight
management counseling by removing the co-payment barrier. This proposed
rule would also amend the medical regulations by making nonsubstantive
changes to correct references to statutory provisions.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.012

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Veterans Prescription Service

**FR Date:** 04/16/08 **PAGE:** 20579

**CONTACT:** Tony Guagliardo **TELEPHONE:** 202 254-0384

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affair (VA);
Elimination of Co-Payment for Weight Management Counseling. This
proposed rule would amend the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
medical regulations concerning co-payments for inpatient hospital care
and outpatient medical care. More specifically, it would designate
weight management counseling (individual and group sessions) as a
service that is not subject to co-payment requirements. The intended
effect of this proposed rule is to increase participation in weight
management counseling by removing the co-payment barrier. This proposed
rule would also amend the medical regulations by making nonsubstantive
changes to correct references to statutory provisions.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.102

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Compensation for Service-Connected Deaths for
Veterans' Dependents

**FR Date:** 04/16/08 **PAGE:** 20566

**CONTACT:** Rhonda F. Ford **TELEPHONE:** 202 461-9739

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA);
Definition of Service in the Republic of Vietnam. The Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend its adjudication regulations
regarding the definition of service in the Republic of Vietnam. We state
that service in the Republic of Vietnam for the purposes of applying the
presumption of exposure to herbicide agents includes service on land and
on inland waterways in Vietnam. The amendments clarify existing
regulatory provisions and ensure the proper administration of VA policy.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.109

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Veterans Compensation for Service-Connected
Disability

**FR Date:** 04/16/08 **PAGE:** 20566

**CONTACT:** Rhonda F. Ford **TELEPHONE:** 202 461-9739

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA);
Definition of Service in the Republic of Vietnam. The Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend its adjudication regulations
regarding the definition of service in the Republic of Vietnam. We state
that service in the Republic of Vietnam for the purposes of applying the
presumption of exposure to herbicide agents includes service on land and
on inland waterways in Vietnam. The amendments clarify existing
regulatory provisions and ensure the proper administration of VA policy.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.110

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Veterans Dependency and Indemnity Compensation for
Service-Connected Death

**FR Date:** 04/16/08 **PAGE:** 20566

**CONTACT:** Rhonda F. Ford **TELEPHONE:** 202 461-9739

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA);
Definition of Service in the Republic of Vietnam. The Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend its adjudication regulations
regarding the definition of service in the Republic of Vietnam. We state
that service in the Republic of Vietnam for the purposes of applying the
presumption of exposure to herbicide agents includes service on land and
on inland waterways in Vietnam. The amendments clarify existing
regulatory provisions and ensure the proper administration of VA policy.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.127

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Monthly Allowance for Children of Vietnam Veterans
Born with Spina Bifida

**FR Date:** 04/16/08 **PAGE:** 20566

**CONTACT:** Rhonda F. Ford **TELEPHONE:** 202 461-9739

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA);
Definition of Service in the Republic of Vietnam. The Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend its adjudication regulations
regarding the definition of service in the Republic of Vietnam. We state
that service in the Republic of Vietnam for the purposes of applying the
presumption of exposure to herbicide agents includes service on land and
on inland waterways in Vietnam. The amendments clarify existing
regulatory provisions and ensure the proper administration of VA policy.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.128

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Vocational Training and Rehabilitation for Vietnam
Veterans' Children with Spina Bifida or Other Covered Birth Defects

**FR Date:** 04/16/08 **PAGE:** 20566

**CONTACT:** Rhonda F. Ford **TELEPHONE:** 202 461-9739

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA);
Definition of Service in the Republic of Vietnam. The Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend its adjudication regulations
regarding the definition of service in the Republic of Vietnam. We state
that service in the Republic of Vietnam for the purposes of applying the
presumption of exposure to herbicide agents includes service on land and
on inland waterways in Vietnam. The amendments clarify existing
regulatory provisions and ensure the proper administration of VA policy.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.100

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Automobiles and Adaptive Equipment for Certain
Disabled Veterans and Members of the Armed Forces

**FR Date:** 04/16/08 **PAGE:** 20571

**CONTACT:** Steven L. Keller **TELEPHONE:** 202 565-5978

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA); Board of
Veterans' Appeals: Expedited Claims Adjudication Initiative -- Pilot
Program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to launch an
initiative for accelerated claims and appeals processing at four VA
facilities, based on volunteer participation by eligible claimants. The
purposes of this proposed initiative are to provide a model to
streamline the VA claims adjudication and appeals process system wide
and to obtain resolution of individual claims and appeals at the
earliest time possible in order to provide final decisions to veterans
and their families with regard to their claims for benefits.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.101

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Burial Expenses Allowance for Veterans

**FR Date:** 04/16/08 **PAGE:** 20571

**CONTACT:** Steven L. Keller **TELEPHONE:** 202 565-5978

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA); Board of
Veterans' Appeals: Expedited Claims Adjudication Initiative -- Pilot
Program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to launch an
initiative for accelerated claims and appeals processing at four VA
facilities, based on volunteer participation by eligible claimants. The
purposes of this proposed initiative are to provide a model to
streamline the VA claims adjudication and appeals process system wide
and to obtain resolution of individual claims and appeals at the
earliest time possible in order to provide final decisions to veterans
and their families with regard to their claims for benefits.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.102

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Compensation for Service-Connected Deaths for
Veterans' Dependents

**FR Date:** 04/16/08 **PAGE:** 20571

**CONTACT:** Steven L. Keller **TELEPHONE:** 202 565-5978

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA); Board of
Veterans' Appeals: Expedited Claims Adjudication Initiative -- Pilot
Program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to launch an
initiative for accelerated claims and appeals processing at four VA
facilities, based on volunteer participation by eligible claimants. The
purposes of this proposed initiative are to provide a model to
streamline the VA claims adjudication and appeals process system wide
and to obtain resolution of individual claims and appeals at the
earliest time possible in order to provide final decisions to veterans
and their families with regard to their claims for benefits.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.103

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Life Insurance for Veterans

**FR Date:** 04/16/08 **PAGE:** 20571

**CONTACT:** Steven L. Keller **TELEPHONE:** 202 565-5978

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA); Board of
Veterans' Appeals: Expedited Claims Adjudication Initiative -- Pilot
Program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to launch an
initiative for accelerated claims and appeals processing at four VA
facilities, based on volunteer participation by eligible claimants. The
purposes of this proposed initiative are to provide a model to
streamline the VA claims adjudication and appeals process system wide
and to obtain resolution of individual claims and appeals at the
earliest time possible in order to provide final decisions to veterans
and their families with regard to their claims for benefits.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.104

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Pension for Non-Service-Connected Disability for
Veterans

**FR Date:** 04/16/08 **PAGE:** 20571

**CONTACT:** Steven L. Keller **TELEPHONE:** 202 565-5978

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA); Board of
Veterans' Appeals: Expedited Claims Adjudication Initiative -- Pilot
Program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to launch an
initiative for accelerated claims and appeals processing at four VA
facilities, based on volunteer participation by eligible claimants. The
purposes of this proposed initiative are to provide a model to
streamline the VA claims adjudication and appeals process system wide
and to obtain resolution of individual claims and appeals at the
earliest time possible in order to provide final decisions to veterans
and their families with regard to their claims for benefits.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.105

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Pension to Veterans Surviving Spouses, and Children

**FR Date:** 04/16/08 **PAGE:** 20571

**CONTACT:** Steven L. Keller **TELEPHONE:** 202 565-5978

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA); Board of
Veterans' Appeals: Expedited Claims Adjudication Initiative -- Pilot
Program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to launch an
initiative for accelerated claims and appeals processing at four VA
facilities, based on volunteer participation by eligible claimants. The
purposes of this proposed initiative are to provide a model to
streamline the VA claims adjudication and appeals process system wide
and to obtain resolution of individual claims and appeals at the
earliest time possible in order to provide final decisions to veterans
and their families with regard to their claims for benefits.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.106

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Specially Adapted Housing for Disabled Veterans

**FR Date:** 04/16/08 **PAGE:** 20571

**CONTACT:** Steven L. Keller **TELEPHONE:** 202 565-5978

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA); Board of
Veterans' Appeals: Expedited Claims Adjudication Initiative -- Pilot
Program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to launch an
initiative for accelerated claims and appeals processing at four VA
facilities, based on volunteer participation by eligible claimants. The
purposes of this proposed initiative are to provide a model to
streamline the VA claims adjudication and appeals process system wide
and to obtain resolution of individual claims and appeals at the
earliest time possible in order to provide final decisions to veterans
and their families with regard to their claims for benefits.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.109

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Veterans Compensation for Service-Connected
Disability

**FR Date:** 04/16/08 **PAGE:** 20571

**CONTACT:** Steven L. Keller **TELEPHONE:** 202 565-5978

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA); Board of
Veterans' Appeals: Expedited Claims Adjudication Initiative -- Pilot
Program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to launch an
initiative for accelerated claims and appeals processing at four VA
facilities, based on volunteer participation by eligible claimants. The
purposes of this proposed initiative are to provide a model to
streamline the VA claims adjudication and appeals process system wide
and to obtain resolution of individual claims and appeals at the
earliest time possible in order to provide final decisions to veterans
and their families with regard to their claims for benefits.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.110

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Veterans Dependency and Indemnity Compensation for
Service-Connected Death

**FR Date:** 04/16/08 **PAGE:** 20571

**CONTACT:** Steven L. Keller **TELEPHONE:** 202 565-5978

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA); Board of
Veterans' Appeals: Expedited Claims Adjudication Initiative -- Pilot
Program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to launch an
initiative for accelerated claims and appeals processing at four VA
facilities, based on volunteer participation by eligible claimants. The
purposes of this proposed initiative are to provide a model to
streamline the VA claims adjudication and appeals process system wide
and to obtain resolution of individual claims and appeals at the
earliest time possible in order to provide final decisions to veterans
and their families with regard to their claims for benefits.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.114

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Veterans Housing -- Guaranteed and Insured Loans

**FR Date:** 04/16/08 **PAGE:** 20571

**CONTACT:** Steven L. Keller **TELEPHONE:** 202 565-5978

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA); Board of
Veterans' Appeals: Expedited Claims Adjudication Initiative -- Pilot
Program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to launch an
initiative for accelerated claims and appeals processing at four VA
facilities, based on volunteer participation by eligible claimants. The
purposes of this proposed initiative are to provide a model to
streamline the VA claims adjudication and appeals process system wide
and to obtain resolution of individual claims and appeals at the
earliest time possible in order to provide final decisions to veterans
and their families with regard to their claims for benefits.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.115

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Veterans Information and Assistance

**FR Date:** 04/16/08 **PAGE:** 20571

**CONTACT:** Steven L. Keller **TELEPHONE:** 202 565-5978

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA); Board of
Veterans' Appeals: Expedited Claims Adjudication Initiative -- Pilot
Program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to launch an
initiative for accelerated claims and appeals processing at four VA
facilities, based on volunteer participation by eligible claimants. The
purposes of this proposed initiative are to provide a model to
streamline the VA claims adjudication and appeals process system wide
and to obtain resolution of individual claims and appeals at the
earliest time possible in order to provide final decisions to veterans
and their families with regard to their claims for benefits.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.116

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Vocational Rehabilitation for Disabled Veterans

**FR Date:** 04/16/08 **PAGE:** 20571

**CONTACT:** Steven L. Keller **TELEPHONE:** 202 565-5978

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA); Board of
Veterans' Appeals: Expedited Claims Adjudication Initiative -- Pilot
Program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to launch an
initiative for accelerated claims and appeals processing at four VA
facilities, based on volunteer participation by eligible claimants. The
purposes of this proposed initiative are to provide a model to
streamline the VA claims adjudication and appeals process system wide
and to obtain resolution of individual claims and appeals at the
earliest time possible in order to provide final decisions to veterans
and their families with regard to their claims for benefits.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.117

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance

**FR Date:** 04/16/08 **PAGE:** 20571

**CONTACT:** Steven L. Keller **TELEPHONE:** 202 565-5978

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA); Board of
Veterans' Appeals: Expedited Claims Adjudication Initiative -- Pilot
Program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to launch an
initiative for accelerated claims and appeals processing at four VA
facilities, based on volunteer participation by eligible claimants. The
purposes of this proposed initiative are to provide a model to
streamline the VA claims adjudication and appeals process system wide
and to obtain resolution of individual claims and appeals at the
earliest time possible in order to provide final decisions to veterans
and their families with regard to their claims for benefits.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.118

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Veterans Housing -- Direct Loans for Certain Disabled
Veterans

**FR Date:** 04/16/08 **PAGE:** 20571

**CONTACT:** Steven L. Keller **TELEPHONE:** 202 565-5978

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA); Board of
Veterans' Appeals: Expedited Claims Adjudication Initiative -- Pilot
Program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to launch an
initiative for accelerated claims and appeals processing at four VA
facilities, based on volunteer participation by eligible claimants. The
purposes of this proposed initiative are to provide a model to
streamline the VA claims adjudication and appeals process system wide
and to obtain resolution of individual claims and appeals at the
earliest time possible in order to provide final decisions to veterans
and their families with regard to their claims for benefits.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.119

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Veterans Housing -- Manufactured Home Loans

**FR Date:** 04/16/08 **PAGE:** 20571

**CONTACT:** Steven L. Keller **TELEPHONE:** 202 565-5978

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA); Board of
Veterans' Appeals: Expedited Claims Adjudication Initiative -- Pilot
Program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to launch an
initiative for accelerated claims and appeals processing at four VA
facilities, based on volunteer participation by eligible claimants. The
purposes of this proposed initiative are to provide a model to
streamline the VA claims adjudication and appeals process system wide
and to obtain resolution of individual claims and appeals at the
earliest time possible in order to provide final decisions to veterans
and their families with regard to their claims for benefits.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.120

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Post-Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance

**FR Date:** 04/16/08 **PAGE:** 20571

**CONTACT:** Steven L. Keller **TELEPHONE:** 202 565-5978

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA); Board of
Veterans' Appeals: Expedited Claims Adjudication Initiative -- Pilot
Program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to launch an
initiative for accelerated claims and appeals processing at four VA
facilities, based on volunteer participation by eligible claimants. The
purposes of this proposed initiative are to provide a model to
streamline the VA claims adjudication and appeals process system wide
and to obtain resolution of individual claims and appeals at the
earliest time possible in order to provide final decisions to veterans
and their families with regard to their claims for benefits.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.124

**PROGRAM TITLE:** All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance

**FR Date:** 04/16/08 **PAGE:** 20571

**CONTACT:** Steven L. Keller **TELEPHONE:** 202 565-5978

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA); Board of
Veterans' Appeals: Expedited Claims Adjudication Initiative -- Pilot
Program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to launch an
initiative for accelerated claims and appeals processing at four VA
facilities, based on volunteer participation by eligible claimants. The
purposes of this proposed initiative are to provide a model to
streamline the VA claims adjudication and appeals process system wide
and to obtain resolution of individual claims and appeals at the
earliest time possible in order to provide final decisions to veterans
and their families with regard to their claims for benefits.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.125

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Vocational and Educational Counseling for
Servicemembers and Veterans

**FR Date:** 04/16/08 **PAGE:** 20571

**CONTACT:** Steven L. Keller **TELEPHONE:** 202 565-5978

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA); Board of
Veterans' Appeals: Expedited Claims Adjudication Initiative -- Pilot
Program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to launch an
initiative for accelerated claims and appeals processing at four VA
facilities, based on volunteer participation by eligible claimants. The
purposes of this proposed initiative are to provide a model to
streamline the VA claims adjudication and appeals process system wide
and to obtain resolution of individual claims and appeals at the
earliest time possible in order to provide final decisions to veterans
and their families with regard to their claims for benefits.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.126

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Native American Veteran Direct Loan Program

**FR Date:** 04/16/08 **PAGE:** 20571

**CONTACT:** Steven L. Keller **TELEPHONE:** 202 565-5978

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA); Board of
Veterans' Appeals: Expedited Claims Adjudication Initiative -- Pilot
Program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to launch an
initiative for accelerated claims and appeals processing at four VA
facilities, based on volunteer participation by eligible claimants. The
purposes of this proposed initiative are to provide a model to
streamline the VA claims adjudication and appeals process system wide
and to obtain resolution of individual claims and appeals at the
earliest time possible in order to provide final decisions to veterans
and their families with regard to their claims for benefits.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.127

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Monthly Allowance for Children of Vietnam Veterans
Born with Spina Bifida

**FR Date:** 04/16/08 **PAGE:** 20571

**CONTACT:** Steven L. Keller **TELEPHONE:** 202 565-5978

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA); Board of
Veterans' Appeals: Expedited Claims Adjudication Initiative -- Pilot
Program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to launch an
initiative for accelerated claims and appeals processing at four VA
facilities, based on volunteer participation by eligible claimants. The
purposes of this proposed initiative are to provide a model to
streamline the VA claims adjudication and appeals process system wide
and to obtain resolution of individual claims and appeals at the
earliest time possible in order to provide final decisions to veterans
and their families with regard to their claims for benefits.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.128

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Vocational Training and Rehabilitation for Vietnam
Veterans' Children with Spina Bifida or Other Covered Birth Defects

**FR Date:** 04/16/08 **PAGE:** 20571

**CONTACT:** Steven L. Keller **TELEPHONE:** 202 565-5978

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Veterans Affairs (VA); Board of
Veterans' Appeals: Expedited Claims Adjudication Initiative -- Pilot
Program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to launch an
initiative for accelerated claims and appeals processing at four VA
facilities, based on volunteer participation by eligible claimants. The
purposes of this proposed initiative are to provide a model to
streamline the VA claims adjudication and appeals process system wide
and to obtain resolution of individual claims and appeals at the
earliest time possible in order to provide final decisions to veterans
and their families with regard to their claims for benefits.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Health and Human Services **CFDA#:**
93.773

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Medicare -- Hospital Insurance

**FR Date:** 04/15/08 **PAGE:** 20370

**CONTACT:** Lynn Riley **TELEPHONE:** 410 786-1286

**CONTACT:** Stefan Miller **TELEPHONE:** 410 786-6656

**CONTACT:** Lauren Oviatt **TELEPHONE:** 410 786-4683

**CONTACT:** Judith Kari, (Survey and Certification) **TELEPHONE:** 410
786-6829

**CONTACT:** Teresa Casey, (Quality Assessment Performance Imp.)
**TELEPHONE:** 410 786-7215

**SUMMARY:** Final rule regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services; Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Conditions for Coverage for
End-Stage Renal Disease Facilities. This final rule focuses on the
patient and the results of care provided to the patient, establishes
performance expectations for facilities, encourages patients to
participate in their plan of care and treatment, eliminates many
procedural requirements from the previous conditions for coverage,
preserves strong process measures when necessary to promote meaningful
patient safety, well-being, and continuous quality improvement. It
establishes new conditions for coverage that dialysis facilities must
meet to be certified under the Medicare program.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Health and Human Services **CFDA#:**
93.774

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Medicare -- Supplementary Medical Insurance

**FR Date:** 04/15/08 **PAGE:** 20370

**CONTACT:** Lynn Riley **TELEPHONE:** 410 786-1286

**CONTACT:** Stefan Miller **TELEPHONE:** 410 786-6656

**CONTACT:** Lauren Oviatt **TELEPHONE:** 410 786-4683

**CONTACT:** Judith Kari, (Survey and Certification) **TELEPHONE:** 410
786-6829

**CONTACT:** Teresa Casey, (Quality Assessment Performance Imp.)
**TELEPHONE:** 410 786-7215

**SUMMARY:** Final rule regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services; Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Conditions for Coverage for
End-Stage Renal Disease Facilities. This final rule focuses on the
patient and the results of care provided to the patient, establishes
performance expectations for facilities, encourages patients to
participate in their plan of care and treatment, eliminates many
procedural requirements from the previous conditions for coverage,
preserves strong process measures when necessary to promote meaningful
patient safety, well-being, and continuous quality improvement. It
establishes new conditions for coverage that dialysis facilities must
meet to be certified under the Medicare program.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Health and Human Services **CFDA#:**
93.773

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Medicare -- Hospital Insurance

**FR Date:** 04/15/08 **PAGE:** 20486

**CONTACT:** Alissa DeBoy (general questions regarding final rule)
**TELEPHONE:** 410 786-6041

**CONTACT:** For various "Subparts" issues contacts, see Federal
Register, 04/15/08, page 20486

**SUMMARY:** Final rule regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services; Medicare Program; Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare
Prescription Drug Benefit. This final rule codifies clarifications of
existing policies associated with the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit
(also known as Medicare Part D). This final rule also codifies
clarifications of existing policies associated with the Retiree Drug
Subsidy (RDA) program. This final rule also codifies certain technical
corrections to our regulations and clarifies our intent with respect to
certain preamble discussions in a prior final rule implementing the
Medicare prescription drug benefit.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Health and Human Services **CFDA#:**
93.774

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Medicare -- Supplementary Medical Insurance

**FR Date:** 04/15/08 **PAGE:** 20486

**CONTACT:** Alissa DeBoy (general questions regarding final rule)
**TELEPHONE:** 410 786-6041

**CONTACT:** For various "Subparts" issues contacts, see Federal
Register, 04/15/08, page 20486

**SUMMARY:** Final rule regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services; Medicare Program; Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare
Prescription Drug Benefit. This final rule codifies clarifications of
existing policies associated with the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit
(also known as Medicare Part D). This final rule also codifies
clarifications of existing policies associated with the Retiree Drug
Subsidy (RDA) program. This final rule also codifies certain technical
corrections to our regulations and clarifies our intent with respect to
certain preamble discussions in a prior final rule implementing the
Medicare prescription drug benefit.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Health and Human Services **CFDA#:**
93.773

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Medicare -- Hospital Insurance

**FR Date:** 04/17/08 **PAGE:** 20804

**CONTACT:** Paul Spitalnic **TELEPHONE:** 410 786-2328

**SUMMARY:** Correction of final rule regarding the Centers for Medicare
& Medicaid Services; Medicare Program; Modification to the Weighting
Methodology Used To Calculate the Low-Income Benchmark Amount. This
document corrects mathematical errors that appeared in the impact
analysis accompanying the final rule that appeared in the Federal
Register on April 3, 2008 entitled, "Modification to the Weighting
Methodology Used to Calculate the Low-Income Benchmark Amount." The
following corrections: (1.) On page 18178, in the second column, in the
first full paragraph, in line 27, change the number "850,000" to
"580,000." (2.) On pages 18180 through 18182, section "V .Regulatory
Impact Statement" is deleted and is replaced in its entirety to read as
follows: (see Federal Register Issue 04/17/08, pages 20804-20807).

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Health and Human Services **CFDA#:**
93.774

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Medicare -- Supplementary Medical Insurance

**FR Date:** 04/17/08 **PAGE:** 20804

**CONTACT:** Paul Spitalnic **TELEPHONE:** 410 786-2328

**SUMMARY:** Correction of final rule regarding the Centers for Medicare
& Medicaid Services; Medicare Program; Modification to the Weighting
Methodology Used To Calculate the Low-Income Benchmark Amount. This
document corrects mathematical errors that appeared in the impact
analysis accompanying the final rule that appeared in the Federal
Register on April 3, 2008 entitled, "Modification to the Weighting
Methodology Used to Calculate the Low-Income Benchmark Amount." The
following corrections: (1.) On page 18178, in the second column, in the
first full paragraph, in line 27, change the number "850,000" to
"580,000." (2.) On pages 18180 through 18182, section "V .Regulatory
Impact Statement" is deleted and is replaced in its entirety to read as
follows: (see Federal Register Issue 04/17/08, pages 20804-20807).

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.022

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Flood Insurance

**FR Date:** 04/17/08 **PAGE:** 20807

**CONTACT:** William R. Blanton, Jr. **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-3151

**SUMMARY:** Interim rule regarding on Changes in Flood Elevation
Determinations for various locations and various counties in the
following States: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia,
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, North Dakota, Oregon,
Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.022

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Flood Insurance

**FR Date:** 04/17/08 **PAGE:** 20810

**CONTACT:** William R. Blanton, Jr. **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-3151

**SUMMARY:** Final rule regarding on Final Flood Elevation
Determinations for various locations in Etowah County and Incorporated
Areas in the State of Alabama; Navajo County and Incorporated Areas in
the State of Arizona; Del Norte County and Incorporated Areas in the
State of California; Montezuma County and Incorporated Areas in the
State of Colorado; Hartford County and (All Jurisdictions) in the State
of Connecticut; District of Columbia in the State of Washington, DC.;
Chatham, Chattooga, Crawford, Fayette, Haralson, Liberty, Lowndes, and
Putnam Counties and Incorporated Areas in the State of Georgia; Shoshone
County and Incorporated Areas in the State of Idaho; Bossier Parish and
Unincorporated Areas in the State of Louisiana; Baltimore County and
Incorporated Areas in the State of Maryland; Bernalillo County and
Incorporated Areas in the State of New Mexico; Erie County and (All
Jurisdictions) in the State of New York; Cleveland and Washington
Counties and Incorporated Areas in the State of Oklahoma; Clinton County
and Incorporated Areas in the State of Pennsylvania; York County and
Incorporated Areas in the State of South Carolina; Bell, Rockwall, and
Smith Counties and Incorporated Areas in the State of Texas; and Smith
and Milwaukee Counties and Incorporated Areas in the State of Wisconsin.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.022

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Flood Insurance

**FR Date:** 04/17/08 **PAGE:** 20890

**CONTACT:** William R. Blanton, Jr. **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-3151

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding on Proposed Flood Elevation
Determinations for various locations in Habersham County and
Incorporated Areas in the State of Georgia; Iberia Parish and Livingston
Parish and Incorporated Areas in the State of Louisiana; Davidson County
and Incorporated Areas in the State of North Carolina; Mercer County and
Incorporated Areas in the State of North Dakota; and Raleigh County and
Incorporated Areas in the State of West Virginia.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}:** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.022

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Flood Insurance

**FR Date:** 04/17/08 **PAGE:** 20894

**CONTACT:** William R. Blanton, Jr. **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-3151

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding on Proposed Flood Elevation
Determinations for various locations in the City of Brookport in the
State of Illinois; Bay County and Incorporated Areas in the State of
Florida; Washington County and Incorporated Areas in the State of Idaho;
Vermillion Parish and Incorporated Areas in the State of Louisiana;
Renville County and Incorporated in the State of Minnesota; Lee County
and Incorporated Areas in the State of Mississippi; and Summit County
and Incorporated Areas in the State of Ohio.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.022

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Flood Insurance

**FR Date:** 04/18/08 **PAGE:** 21049

**CONTACT:** William R. Blanton, Jr. **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-3151

**SUMMARY:** Final rule regarding on Changes in Flood Elevation
Determinations for various locations and various counties in the
following States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida,
Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota,
Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, North
Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia,
West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

III\. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FEDERAL REGISTER HIGHLIGHTS (NOTICES)

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Commerce **CFDA#:** 11.419

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Coastal Zone Management Administration Awards

**FR Date:** 04/14/08 **PAGE:** 20028

**CONTACT:** Odin Smith, Attorney-Advisor **TELEPHONE:** 202 482-4144

**SUMMARY:** Notice regarding the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration; Federal Consistency Appeal by AES Sparrows Point LNG,
LLC and Mid-Atlantic Express, L.L.C. This announcement provides notice
that the decision record has been closed for an administrative appeal
filed with the Department of Commerce by AES Sparrows Point LNG, LLC and
Mid-Atlantic Express, L.L.C. (collectively, AES). Materials from the
appeal record are available at the Internet site
<http://www.ogc.doc.gov/czma.htm> and at the Office of the General
Counsel for Ocean Services, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1305 East-West Highway,
Silver Spring, MD 20910.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Housing and Urban Development **CFDA#:**
14.252

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Section 4 Capacity Building for Affordable Housing
and Community Development Grants

**FR Date:** 04/14/08 **PAGE:** 20058

**CONTACT:** Karen E. Daly **TELEPHONE:** 202 402-5552

**SUMMARY:** Notice regarding the Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Community Planning and Development; Announcement of Funding Awards for
the Section 4 Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable
Housing Program; Fiscal Year 2007. This announcement contains the names
of the awardees and the amounts of the awards made available by HUD. For
the Fiscal Year 2007 competition, HUD awarded two competitive section 4
Capacity Building grants totaling \$26,140,000.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Transportation **CFDA#:** 20.317

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Capital Assistance to States -- Intercity Passenger
Rail Service Program

**FR Date:** 04/18/08 **PAGE:** 21170

**CONTACT:** Peter Schwartz, Office of Railroad Development
**TELEPHONE:** 202 493-6360

**SUMMARY:** Notice regarding the Federal Railroad Administration;
Notice of Clarification of Solicitation of Applications and Notice of
Funding Availability for the Capital Assistance to States -- Intercity
Passenger Rail Service Program. On February 19, 2008, FRA published a
Solicitation of Applications and Notice of Funding Availability for the
Capital Assistance to States -- Intercity Passenger Rail Service
Program. This notice provides clarifying information related to elements
of the February 19, 2008 notice.

**EARLY WARNING GRANTS REPORT**

Below are deadlines for the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
(CFDA) Programs that have appeared in the Federal Register in the past
several weeks.

DEADLINE CFDA NUMBER PROGRAM TITLE

None.

> **DISASTER LOANS**

**59.002 ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOANS** **CLOSING DATE**:

Florida -- various counties 01/09/09

**59.008 PHYSICAL DISASTER LOANS CLOSING DATE**:

Florida -- Broward county 06/09/08