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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 127 (Wednesday, July 2, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 37732]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-15497]

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ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

Publication of State Plan Pursuant to the Help America Vote Act

AGENCY: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to Sections 254(a)(11)(A) and 255(b) of the Help 
America Vote Act (HAVA), Public Law 107-252, as amended by Section 622 
of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012, the U.S. Election 
Assistance Commission (EAC) hereby causes to be published in the 
Federal Register this notice in reference to the changes made to the 
HAVA State plan previously submitted by South Dakota. The revised State 
plan will be posted on the EAC Web site at www.eac.gov.

DATES: This notice is effective upon publication in the Federal 
Register.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bryan Whitener, Telephone 301-563-3919 
or 1-866-747-1471 (toll-free).

SUBMIT COMMENTS: Any comments regarding the plans published herewith 
should be made in writing to the chief election official of the 
individual State at the address listed below.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 24, 2004, the U.S. Election 
Assistance Commission published in the Federal Register the original 
HAVA State plans filed by the fifty States, the District of Columbia 
and the territories of American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. 
Virgin Islands. 69 FR 14002. HAVA anticipated that States, territories 
and the District of Columbia would change or update their plans from 
time to time pursuant to HAVA Section 254(a)(11) through (13). HAVA 
Sections 254(a)(11)(A) and 255 require EAC to publish such updates. 
This is the fifth revision to the State plan for South Dakota.
    The amendments to South Dakota's State plan provide for compliance 
with Title III and with the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act 
(MOVE Act). In accordance with HAVA Section 254(a)(12), all the State 
plans submitted for publication provide information on how the 
respective State succeeded in carrying out its previous State plan. 
South Dakota confirms that its amendments to the State plan were 
developed and submitted to public comment in accordance with HAVA 
Sections 254(a)(11), 255, and 256.
    Upon the expiration of thirty days from July 2, 2014, the State is 
eligible to implement the changes addressed in the plan that is 
published herein, in accordance with HAVA Section 254(a)(11)(C). EAC 
wishes to acknowledge the effort that went into revising this State 
plan and encourages further public comment, in writing, to the State 
election official listed below.

Chief State Election Official

    Mr. Jason M. Gant, Secretary of State, State Capitol 500 E. Capitol 
Ave., Pierre, South Dakota 57501, Phone: (605) 773-3537 or (605) 773-
4845, Fax: (605) 773-6580.
    Thank you for your interest in improving the voting process in 
America.

    Dated: June 26, 2014.
Alice P. Miller,
Chief Operating Officer & Acting Executive Director, U.S. Election 
Assistance Commission.
[FR Doc. 2014-15497 Filed 7-1-14; 8:45 am]
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