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(b) Affected ADs

None.

(c) Applicability

This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 737–100, –200, –200C, –300, –400, and –500 series airplanes; certificated in any category; as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1163, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2014.

(d) Subject

Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.

(e) Unsafe Condition

This AD was prompted by reports of fatigue cracks found in the upper corners of the forward entry door skin cutout. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking in the doorway upper corners, which could result in cabin depressurization.

(f) Compliance

Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already

done.

(g) Inspection

(1) For airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1163, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2014, as Groups 1 and 2, Configuration 2, and Group 3: Before the accumulation of 27,000 total flight cycles, or within 4,500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, do an external detailed inspection for cracking of the skin assembly, and a low frequency eddy current (LFEC) inspection for cracking of the skin assembly and bear strap, and all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1163, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2014, except as required by paragraph (j) of this AD. Repeat the inspections thereafter at intervals not to exceed 4,500 flight cycles. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight.

(2) For airplanes identified as Group 4 in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1163, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2014: Within 120 days after the effective date of this AD, do inspections of the skin assembly and bear strap and all applicable corrective actions using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (m) of

this AD.

(h) Terminating Actions

(1) Accomplishment of the preventive change specified in Part II of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 737–53–1163, dated December 21, 1993, or the preventive modification specified in Part 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1163, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2014, terminates the inspection requirements specified in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD.

(2) Accomplishment of the repair specified in Part III of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 737– 53–1163, dated December 21, 1993, or Part 3 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1163, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2014, terminates the inspection requirements specified in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD.

(i) Post-Modification and Post-Repair Inspections

For airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1163, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2014, as Groups 1 and 2, on which a repair or preventive modification has been installed in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 737–53–1163, dated December 21, 1993, or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1163, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2014: At the applicable time specified in table 3 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1163, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2014, inspect the fuselage skin assembly, bear strap, and frame and sill outer chords, as applicable, for cracking, in accordance with table 3 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1163, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2014. Repeat the inspection thereafter at the times specified in table 3 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance’’ of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1163, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2014. If any crack is found during any inspection required by this paragraph, repair before further flight using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (m) of this

AD.

(j) Exception to Service Information Specifications

If any cracking is found during any inspection required by this AD, and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1163, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2014, specifies to contact Boeing for appropriate action: Before further flight, repair the crack using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (m) of this

AD.

(k) Explanation of Service Information and

AD

The Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1163, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2014, states that Group 1 and 2, Configuration 1 airplanes having the repair or preventive modification installed in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 737–53–1163, dated December 21, 1993, are not required to be inspected. However, this AD requires inspections of Group 1 and 2 airplanes, as identified in and in accordance with paragraph (i) of this AD, which correspond with table 3 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1163, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2014.

(l) Credit for Previous Actions

This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Service Bulletin 737–53–1163, dated December 21, 1993, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.

(m) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (n)(1) of this AD. Information may

be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOCRequests@faa.gov.

(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/ certificate holding district office.

(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must meet the certification basis of the airplane and the approval must specifically refer to this AD.

(n) Related Information

(1) For more information about this AD, contact Alan Pohl, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6450; fax: 425–917–6590;

email: alan.pohl@faa.gov.

(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– 544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680;

Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.

Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 30,

2014. Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 2014–13609 Filed 6–10–14; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4910–13–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION**

**34 CFR Chapter III**

**[Docket ID ED–2014–OSERS–0024; CFDA Number: 84.315C.]** 

**Proposed Priorities—Capacity Building Program for Traditionally Underserved**  **Populations—Vocational Rehabilitation Training Institute for the Preparation of** 

**Personnel in American Indian**

**Vocational Rehabilitation Services Projects** 

**AGENCY :**  Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Department of

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**ACTION :**  Proposed priorities.

**SUMMARY :**  The Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services proposes two priorities under the Capacity Building Program for Traditionally Underserved Populations.

The first would establish a new vocational rehabilitation (VR) training institute for the preparation of personnel in the American Indian

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (AIVRS) program. The second would encourage applications submitted through a collaborative arrangement between a four-year institution of higher education (IHE) and a two-year community college or tribal college. The Assistant Secretary may use these priorities for competitions in fiscal year (FY) 2014 and later years. We take this action to improve the provision of VR services to, and the employment outcomes of, American Indians with

disabilities.

**DATES :**  We must receive your comments on or before July 11, 2014.

**ADDRESSES :**  Submit your comments through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or via postal mail, commercial delivery, or hand delivery. We will not accept comments submitted by fax or by email

or those submitted after the comment period. To ensure that we do not receive duplicate copies, please submit your comments only once. In addition, please include the Docket ID at the top of your

comments.

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov to submit your comments electronically. Information on using Regulations.gov, including instructions for accessing agency documents, submitting comments, and viewing the docket, is available on the site under ‘‘Are you new to the site?’’

• Postal Mail, Commercial Delivery, or Hand Delivery: If you mail or deliver your comments about these proposed regulations, address them to Kristen Rhinehart, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 5027, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), Washington, DC 20202–2800.

Privacy Note: The Department’s policy is

to make all comments received from members of the public available for public viewing in their entirety on the Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov. Therefore, commenters should be careful to include in their comments only information that they wish to make publicly available.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Kristen Rhinehart. Telephone: (202) 245–6103 or by email: kristen.rhinehart@ed.gov.

If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) or a text telephone (TTY), call the Federal Relay Service (FRS), toll free, at 1–800–877–

8339.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Invitation to Comment: We invite you to submit comments regarding these proposed priorities. To ensure that your

comments have maximum effect in developing the final priorities, we urge you to identify clearly the specific section of the priority that each

comment addresses.

We invite you to assist us in complying with the specific requirements of Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 and their overall requirement of reducing regulatory burden that might result from these proposed priorities. Please let us know of any further ways we could reduce potential costs or increase potential benefits while preserving the effective and efficient administration of the program.

During and after the comment period, you may inspect all public comments about this notice in room 5027, 550 12th Street SW., PCP, Washington, DC 20202–2800, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Washington, DC time, Monday through Friday of each week except Federal holidays.

Assistance to Individuals with Disabilities in Reviewing the Rulemaking Record: On request we will provide an appropriate accommodation or auxiliary aid to an individual with a disability who needs assistance to

review the comments or other documents in the public rulemaking record for this notice. If you want to schedule an appointment for this type of accommodation or auxiliary aid, please contact the person listed under **FOR**

**FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT**

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Purpose of Program: The Capacity Building Program for Traditionally Underserved Populations under section 21(b)(2)(C) of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended (29 U.S.C. 718(b)(2)(C)) provides outreach and technical assistance (TA) to minority entities and American Indian tribes to promote their participation in activities funded under the Rehabilitation Act, including assistance to enhance their capacity to carry out such activities.

Program Authority: 29 U.S.C. 718(b)(2)(C).

Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 84,and 97. (b) The Department of Education debarment and suspension regulations at 2 CFR part 3485.

Proposed Priorities: This notice contains two proposed priorities. Priority 1: Vocational Rehabilitation Training Institute for the Preparation of

Personnel in American Indian

Vocational Rehabilitation Services Projects.

Priority 2: Applications that propose collaborations, which must be demonstrated by formal agreements, between four-year institutions of higher education and two-year community colleges or tribal colleges.

Background: The AIVRS program, authorized

under section 121 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (RehabilitationAct), is funded through a mandatory setaside of the VR State Grants program.

Because funds set aside for the AIVRS program increase at the same rate as the VR State Grants program, the number of AIVRS projects has increased from 69 to 85 over the last 10 years. However,

section 121 of the Rehabilitation Act does not provide authority to use AIVRS funds to provide training and TA to the growing number of AIVRS projects. Thus, the Department has used the resources available through the set-aside authority in section 21 of the Rehabilitation Act to provide TA under the Capacity Building Program for Traditionally Underserved Populations.

Although beneficial, the current and past TA projects differ from the training and TA to be provided through this proposed project. The current AIVRS TA project, the TVR Circle, (Tribal

Vocational Rehabilitation Continuous Improvement of Rehabilitation Counselors, Leaders, and Educators (CFDA 84.406)), provides concentrated short-term training in specific areas such as managing expenditures, determining what constitutes an allowable service, and understanding performance report requirements. The TVR Circle was not designed to provide the scope and sequence of training that is intended for this proposed project. The Department also recently supported AIVRS Capacity Building projects (Capacity Building for Minority Entities (CFDA 84.315D)) that focused on providing training and TA to current and potential AIVRS grantees to improve their grant writing and ability to compete for an AIVRS grant. The Capacity Building for Minority Entities projects also provided TA for first-time grant recipients in order to increase their ability to carry out their grants. Unlike the current and past programs described, this proposed project will focus on the development and implementation of a structured program of training for AIVRS personnel on foundational VR knowledge and skills in the provision of VR services to

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During on-site and desk monitoring of the AIVRS projects conducted over the past few years, the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) has observed that there is a need to help AIVRS personnel to work more effectively with individuals with

disabilities and to fulfill their roles as VR counselors, VR technicians, and program administrators. Three factors contribute to this need. First, many of the personnel employed by AIVRS projects live in rural and remote communities. While many of these individuals have relevant experience in social service fields, they often have not had the opportunity to obtain formal training in rehabilitation counseling. Second, the remote location of many AIVRS projects not only makes it difficult for local personnel to obtain further training due to distance and cost, but it also makes it difficult to

recruit VR counselors from other areas to work in AIVRS projects. Third, the AIVRS program requires projects to give a preference in employment to American Indians, with a special priority being given to American

Indians with disabilities. While

individuals who are American Indian may be more effective as VR counselors because they understand American Indian cultural practices and norms, this practice limits the hiring pool of VR counselors and personnel.

Current AIVRS personnel could benefit from a structured training program focused on the VR process and practices and the unique skills and knowledge necessary to improve employment outcomes for this population. An important initiative that supports this priority is the issuance ofthe Presidential Memorandum on JobDriven Training for Workers that was issued on January 30, 2014 (79 FR 7041). In particular, one of the principles in section 1(b)(ii) of the memorandum is that training programs should provide ‘‘support for secondary and post-secondary education and training entities to equip individuals with the skills, competencies, and credentials necessary to help them obtain jobs, increase earnings, and

advance their careers.’’

VR personnel require a better understanding of: how various disabilities impact an individual’s ability to participate in competitive employment, how to interview and evaluate the eligibility of prospective AIVRS consumers respectfully and appropriately, how to develop a

reasonable and achievable individualized plan for employment (IPE), how to manage effectively the services and supports provided to the individual identified in the IPE, how to

obtain and utilize accurate labor market

information to understand the skill needs and demands of local employers, and how to develop employment opportunities to meet those demands that are at appropriate skill levels and

consistent with the consumer’s aspirations, as documented in their IPE.

VR personnel also need to understand how job training, reasonable accommodations, and assistive technology help individuals with disabilities to pursue, obtain, and retain competitive employment. In addition, program administrators would benefit from training in areas such as financial management and accountability, performance measurement, and case management. We believe that training in these areas will better prepare AIVRS personnel to provide appropriate, effective, and culturally relevant VR

services to American Indians with disabilities so that they can prepare for, and engage in, gainful employment

consistent with their informed choice.

We also seek applications from partnerships between a community or a tribal college and a four-year IHE. We believe that community colleges or tribal colleges are uniquely suited to provide this type of customized

instruction and that the involvement of four-year IHEs will improve the instruction by providing access to additional resources. The four-year IHEs can provide access to faculty who have a breadth of knowledge and experience

in the field of VR in areas such as new and emerging needs of VR consumers. Four-year IHEs can also provide access to and guide the use of labor market information to communicate effectively with VR consumers and employers regarding information about the needs of individuals with a range of

disabilities and who are from diverse cultural backgrounds, assistive technology services and devices, and strategies for identifying employer skills

needs and demands.

In order to ensure that proposed partnerships represent a workable, ongoing commitment, we would require that applications from partnerships demonstrate that commitment by providing a formal agreement detailing, among other things, how the partnership will operate and the respective roles and obligations of the participating institutions. We propose these minimum requirements for the agreements when inviting applications for the competition.

References:

Obama, B.H. Presidential Memorandum on Job-Driven Training for Workers. The White House, Office of the Press Secretary. 30 Jan. 2014. Available at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2014- 02-05/pdf/2014-02624.pdf.
Proposed Priority 1: The Assistant Secretary for Special

Education and Rehabilitative Services proposes a priority to support the

establishment of one institute under section 21(b)(2)(C) of the Rehabilitation

Act—the Vocational Rehabilitation Training Institute for the Preparation of

Personnel in American Indian

Vocational Rehabilitation Services Projects (the Institute). The Institute will provide a structured training program in VR to current AIVRS program personnel to improve the delivery of VR services

to American Indians with disabilities. The training program will consist of a series of trainings specifically geared towards building foundational skills that, when satisfactorily completed, will lead to a VR certificate awarded by the Institute. The series of trainings may be offered in-person, through distance learning, or a combination of both delivery methods. The Institute will

conduct an assessment both before and after providing training for each participant in order to assess strengths and specific areas for improvement, attainment and application of skills, and any issues or challenges to be addressed post-training to ensure improved delivery of VR services to American

Indians with disabilities. The Institute will provide follow-up TA to participants to address any issues or challenges identified post-training and ensure that the training received is applied effectively in their work setting. Finally, the Institute will conduct an

evaluation to obtain feedback on the training and follow-up TA provided and to determine whether this improvement contributed to increased employment

outcomes for American Indians with

disabilities.

The Department intends to award this grant as a cooperative agreement to

ensure that there is substantial involvement (i.e., significant communication and collaboration) between RSA and the grantee in carrying out the activities of the program (34 CFR 75.200(b)(4)).

In coordination with the Department, the Institute must, in a culturally appropriate manner:

(a) Develop a structured program of training on foundational VR knowledge

and skills that will lead to AIVRS personnel earning a VR certificate. The training would include, at a minimum: Vocational assessment, determination of applicant eligibility, development of an IPE, the acquisition and use of assistive technology, and obtaining and utilizing


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up-to-date labor market information to understand the local economy and effectively match the skills of AIVRS consumers with the needs of employers. The Institute must provide culturally relevant training that goes beyond technical compliance with the statute and regulations and focuses on providing the basic foundational skills necessary to improve counseling and VR services provided by AIVRS personnel. The training topics must include, at a

minimum:

(1) Introduction to VR: An orientation to the field of VR addressing in general

terms the various disabilities a VR counselor is apt to encounter working in the AIVRS program. The training developed by the Institute must teach AIVRS personnel to understand the nature of a significant disability and the complexities a person with such a disability experiences, as well as teach

how various disabilities affect an individual’s ability to participate in competitive employment;

(2) Effective communication with AIVRS consumers including: Approaches to, techniques for, and relevant examples of developing trust and rapport with individuals with a disability, appropriate conduct when engaging with individuals with a disability, and interacting with members of the tribal council;

(3) Effective communication with business: Approaches to, techniques for, and relevant examples of building and maintaining relationships with business. This includes educating potential employers about how

reasonable accommodations and assistive technology can be used to support effectively the employment of

individuals with disabilities. The Institute must also teach participants

how to obtain accurate labor market information on available employment opportunities in their State and local area, and how to identify education, technical requirements, and necessary skill sets for the jobs available;

(4) Conducting a vocational assessment and determining eligibility: How to obtain and evaluate necessary

medical and other documentation and the results of assessments that may have been conducted by entities other than the AIVRS program. The Institute must teach AIVRS personnel how to use appropriate assessment tools that assist in determining an individual’s eligibility for VR services and in developing an IPE;

(5) Managing caseload: How to manage cases so that information can be

retrieved and communicated to the AIVRS consumer in a timely manner.

The Institute must teach AIVRS personnel how to create, manage, and appropriately close consumer case files;

(6) Development of an IPE: How to plan and provide VR services leading to meaningful employment opportunities that are at appropriate skill levels and consistent with the consumer’s abilities, interests, and informed choice; and

(7) Development of job seeking skills: Approaches to, techniques for, and relevant examples of improving job seeking skills. This includes resume preparation, practicing interview skills, networking, navigating job sites, targeting job searches, and other effective skills that will lead to job placement for AIVRS consumers.

(b) Develop a course syllabus that describes the proposed sequence of topical training.

(c) Develop a training module for one of the seven topics in paragraph (a) to serve as an example for how participants will be trained in that area.

(d) Develop a recruitment and retention plan that describes how the

Institute will conduct outreach and

recruitment efforts to enroll current AIVRS personnel into the Institute. Current AIVRS staff may nominate themselves or be nominated by the AIVRS project director to participate in the Institute. The plan must also describe how the Institute will provide academic support and counseling for AIVRS personnel to ensure successful completion, as well as steps that will be taken to provide assistance to AIVRS personnel who are not performing to their fullest potential in the Institute’s training program.

(e) Identify innovative methods and strategies for supporting AIVRS personnel when they have completed the training, including a plan for maintaining regular contact with AIVRS personnel upon successful program completion and providing follow-up TA on various situations and settings encountered by AIVRS personnel in working with American Indians with disabilities, as well as TA on effective programmatic and fiscal management of an AIVRS project.

(f) Develop an assessment tool for use by the Institute before and after the training. The assessment must identify the strengths and specific areas needing improvement of participants prior to the beginning of the training. In addition, 90 days after the training is completed, the

assessment must determine attainment of skills, demonstrated application of those skill sets, and any issues or challenges for participating AIVRS personnel that may impact improved delivery of VR services to American

Indians with disabilities. The Institute

must administer the assessment tool and provide a copy to participants. The

Institute must also ensure that the results are reviewed with participating AIVRS personnel and shared with their respective Directors.

(g) Describe a plan to provide followup TA, either virtually or on-site, to participants. The purpose is to ensure that the training AIVRS personnel received is applied effectively in their work settings and addresses any issues or challenges identified as a result of the assessment that is conducted 90 days after the training is completed.

(h) Describe how the Institute will be evaluated. Such a description must

include:

(1) How the Institute will determine its impact over a period of time on improving the delivery of VR services to

American Indians with disabilities and increasing employment outcomes;

(2) How input from AIVRS project

directors will be included in the evaluation;

(3) How feedback from American

Indians with disabilities will be included in the evaluation;

(4) How data on the number of consumers served by the AIVRS program from other sources on tribal VR programs, such as those from the Department, will be included in the evaluation; and

(5) How the data and results from the

evaluation will be used to make necessary adjustments and improvements to the AIVRS program and training of AIVRS personnel.

Proposed Priority 2: Applications that propose collaborations between a four-year IHE and a two-year community college or tribal college. The collaboration must be demonstrated by a formal agreement. The Secretary may require that the formal agreement contains one or more of the following:

(1) Signatures from the president and chief financial officer of both parties.

(2) A plan demonstrating how the collaboration will operate each year during the five-year grant period of performance. The plan must include how information regarding the progress of the grant, as well as any issues and challenges will be communicated, and what steps will be taken to resolve

conflicts.

(3) Roles, responsibilities, and deliverables of each party.

(4) In-kind or financial contributions from both parties.

(5) A plan to sustain the collaboration and the structured training program

after the federal investment.

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priorities, we designate the type of each priority as absolute, competitive preference, or invitational through a

notice in the Federal Register . The effect of each type of priority follows:

Absolute priority: Under an absolute priority, we consider only applications that meet the priority (34 CFR 75.105(c)(3)).

Competitive preference priority: Under a competitive preference priority, we give competitive preference to an application by (1) awarding additional points, depending on the extent to which the application meets the priority (34 CFR 75.105(c)(2)(i)); or (2) selecting an application that meets the priority over an application of comparable merit that does not meet the priority (34 CFR 75.105(c)(2)(ii)).

Invitational priority: Under an invitational priority, we are particularly interested in applications that meet the priority. However, we do not give an application that meets the priority a preference over other applications (34 CFR 75.105(c)(1)).

Final Priorities: We will announce the final priorities

in a notice in the Federal Register . We will determine the final priorities after considering responses to this notice and

other information available to the Department. This notice does not preclude us from proposing additional priorities, requirements, definitions, or selection criteria, subject to meeting applicable rulemaking requirements.

Note: This notice does not solicit applications. In any year in which we choose to use these priorities, we invite applications through a notice in the Federal Register

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Executive Orders 12866 and 13563

Regulatory Impact Analysis

Under Executive Order 12866, the Secretary must determine whether this regulatory action is ‘‘significant’’ and, therefore, subject to the requirements of the Executive order and subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866 defines a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ as an action likely to result in a rule that may—

(1) Have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more, or adversely affect a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local or tribal governments or communities in a material way (also referred to as an ‘‘economically significant’’ rule);

(2) Create serious inconsistency or

otherwise interfere with an action taken or planned by another agency; (3) Materially alter the budgetary impacts of entitlement grants, user fees, or loan programs or the rights and obligations of recipients thereof; or

(4) Raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal mandates, the President’s priorities, or the principles

stated in the Executive order.

This proposed regulatory action is not a significant regulatory action subject to review by OMB under section 3(f) of

Executive Order 12866.

We have also reviewed this proposed regulatory action under Executive Order 13563, which supplements and explicitly reaffirms the principles, structures, and definitions governing regulatory review established in

Executive Order 12866. To the extent permitted by law, Executive Order 13563 requires that an agency—

(1) Propose or adopt regulations only upon a reasoned determination that their benefits justify their costs (recognizing that some benefits and costs are difficult to quantify);

(2) Tailor its regulations to impose the least burden on society, consistent with obtaining regulatory objectives and taking into account—among other things and to the extent practicable—the costs of cumulative regulations;

(3) In choosing among alternative regulatory approaches, select those approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public health and safety, and other advantages; distributive impacts; and equity);

(4) To the extent feasible, specify performance objectives, rather than the behavior or manner of compliance a regulated entity must adopt; and

(5) Identify and assess available alternatives to direct regulation, including economic incentives—such as user fees or marketable permits—to encourage the desired behavior, or provide information that enables the public to make choices.

Executive Order 13563 also requires an agency ‘‘to use the best available techniques to quantify anticipated present and future benefits and costs as accurately as possible.’’ The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs of OMB has emphasized that these techniques may include ‘‘identifying changing future compliance costs that might result from technological innovation or anticipated behavioral changes.’’

We are issuing these proposed priorities only upon a reasoned

determination that their benefits would justify their costs. In choosing among alternative regulatory approaches, we selected those approaches that would

maximize net benefits. Based on the analysis that follows, the Department believes that this regulatory action is consistent with the principles in

Executive Order 13563.

We also have determined that this regulatory action would not unduly interfere with State, local, and tribal governments in the exercise of their governmental functions.

In accordance with both Executive orders, the Department has assessed the potential costs and benefits, both quantitative and qualitative, of this regulatory action. The potential costs are those resulting from statutory requirements and those we have determined as necessary for administering the Department’s programs and activities. The benefits of appropriate and comprehensive VR training for individuals working in the AIVRS Projects cannot be

underestimated. Some staff do not currently have sufficient knowledge and skills in the field of VR. In addition, TA to these projects after staff completes the VR training will solidify the gains in knowledge made by staff during training. We believe AIVRS personnel well-grounded in knowledge of VR requirements and best practices will result in better employment outcomes

for the American Indians with disabilities whom the projects serve.

Intergovernmental Review: This program is subject to Executive Order 12372 and the regulations in 34 CFR part 79. One of the objectives of the

Executive order is to foster an intergovernmental partnership and a strengthened federalism. The Executive order relies on processes developed by State and local governments for coordination and review of proposed

Federal financial assistance.

This document provides early notification of our specific plans and actions for this program.

Accessible Format: Individuals with

disabilities can obtain this document in an accessible format (e.g., braille, large print, audiotape, or compact disc) on request to the program contact person

listed under **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION**

**CONTACT**

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Dated: June 6, 2014.

Michael K. Yudin,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Special

Education and Rehabilitative Services.

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**LIBRARY OF CONGRESS**

**Copyright Royalty Board**

**37 CFR Part 370**

**[Docket No. 14–CRB–0005 (RM)]**

**Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings Under Statutory** 

**License**

**AGENCY :**  Copyright Royalty Board, Library of Congress.

**ACTION :**  Extension of Comment Period.

**SUMMARY :**  The Copyright Royalty Judges are extending the period for filing comments on Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings Under Statutory License.

**DATES :**  The comment period on the proposed rulemaking on Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings Under Statutory License is extended to June 30.

**ADDRESSES :**  The Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) prefers that comments and reply comments be submitted electronically to crb@loc.gov. In the alternative, commenters shall send a hard-copy original, five paper copies, and an electronic copy on a CD either by U.S. mail or hand delivery. The CRB will not accept multiple submissions from any commenter. Electronic

documents must be in either PDF format containing accessible text (not an image); Microsoft Word; WordPerfect; Rich Text Format (RTF); or ASCII text file format (not a scanned document).

Commenters MAY NOT submit comments and reply comments by an overnight delivery service other than the U.S. Postal Service Express Mail. If

commenters choose to use the U.S. Postal Service (including overnight delivery), they must address their comments and reply comments to: Copyright Royalty Board, P.O. Box 70977, Washington, DC 20024–0977. If commenters choose hand delivery by a private party, they must direct their comments and reply comments to the Copyright Office Public Information Office, Library of Congress, James Madison Memorial Building, Room LM– 401, 101 Independence Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20559–6000. If commenters choose delivery by commercial courier, they must direct their comments and reply comments to the Congressional Courier Acceptance
Site located at 2nd and D Street NW., Washington, DC, on a normal business day between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. The envelope must be addressed to: Copyright Royalty Board, Library of Congress, James Madison Memorial Building, LM–401, 101 Independence Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20559–

6000.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  LaKeshia Keys (202) 707–7658 or email

at crb@loc.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Background

On May 2, 2014, the Copyright Royalty Judges (‘‘Judges’’) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (‘‘NPRM’’) seeking comment on two petitions for rulemaking. 1 Comments were due by June 2, 2014. Reply comments were due by June 16, 2014. On May 20, 2014, the National Association of Broadcasters (‘‘NAB’’) filed a motion with the Judges seeking a 21-day extension of the comment deadline. To support its request, NAB argues, among other things, that SoundExchange’s petition is detailed and preparing a meaningful response will require extensive fact-finding. NAB also opines that there is no urgency in addressing SoundExchange’s petition since the current regulations have been in place for years. Motion at 2.

In the interests of providing an ample opportunity for all interested parties to prepare a meaningful response to the petitions, the Judges hereby extend the deadline for comments on the petitions to June 30, 2014. Reply comments, if any, should be filed no later than August 11, 2014.

Dated: May 22, 2014.

David R. Strickler,
Copyright Royalty Judge.
Approved by:
James H. Billington,
Librarian of Congress.

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