### CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

45 CFR Chs. XII, XXV

Executive Order 12866 "Regulatory Planning and Review"

AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

SUMMARY: This agenda announces the regulations that the Corporation will have under

development, revision, or review during the next y ear. The purpose of publishing this agenda is

to give notice of regulatory activity being undertak en by the Corporation in order to provide the

public an opportunity to participate in the rulemaking process.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The public is encouraged to contact the agency

official listed for each particular agenda item. For other information concerning Corporation

regulations or this semiannual agenda, contact Valerie Green, General Counsel, Corporation for

National and Community Service, 1201 New York Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20525, (202)

606-6677.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with Executive Order 12866 "Regulatory

Planning and Review" and the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601), executive agencies are

required to publish in the Federal Register semiannual regulatory agendas in April and October

of each year.

The Corporation has determined that the regulations under consideration will not have a

significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.

### Dated: September 09, 2011.

NAME: Valerie Green,

General Counsel.The 13 Regulatory Agendas

Corporation for National and Community Service - Proposed Rule

Title Regulation Identifier Number
Discrimination Complaint Procedures for Participants and Other Beneficiaries 3045-AA24

Volunteers in Service to America 3045-AA58

Freedom of Information Act Regulation Amendment 3045-AA59

Protection of Human Subjects 3045-AA60

Corporation for National and Community Service - Final Rule

Title Regulation Identifier Number
Criminal History Checks: AmeriCorps State/National, Senior Companions, Foster Grandparents, and Retired Senior Volunteer Program 3045-AA56

Corporation for National and Community Service - Completed Action

Title Regulation Identifier Number
Corporation for National and Community Service Regulations 3045-AA34

Enforcement of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs or Activities Conducted by ACTION 3045-AA35

AmeriCorps*VISTA Program Regulations 3045-AA36

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Amendments 3045-AA52

Implementation of OMB Guidance on Drug-Free Workplace Requirements 3045-AA53

Serve America Act Amendments to the National and Community Service Act of 1990 and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 3045-AA54

Serve America Act New Program Regulations 3045-AA55

Grant Recipient Whistle Blower Protections 3045-AA57

Corporation for National and Community Service ( CNCS ) RIN: 3045- AA24

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Title: Discrimination Complaint Procedures for Participants and Other Beneficiaries
Abstract: This regulation will identify the procedures used for processing complaints of discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, political affiliation, and other non-merit factors filed with the Corporation by participants and other beneficiaries under the Corporation's federally assisted or conducted programs.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) Legal Authority: 20 USC 1681 to 1687; 29 USC 794; 42 USC 2000 (d); 42 USC 5057; 42 USC 6101 et seq; 42 USC 12635 Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/2011Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Local; State; Tribal
Federalism: No Energy Affected: No Agency Contact: Wilsie Y. Minor Deputy General Counsel Corporation for National and Community Service 1201 New York Avenue NW. Room 10611 Washington , DC 20525 Phone: 202 606 -6673 TDD Phone: 202 606 -3472 FAX: 202 606 -3467 E-Mail: wminor@cns.gov

Corporation for National and Community Service ( CNCS ) RIN: 3045- AA58

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Title: Volunteers in Service to America
Abstract: The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) is revising regulations governing its AmeriCorps VISTA (VISTA) program authorized under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, as amended, 42 USC section 4950 et seq. This proposed rule will provide additional information regarding policies and practices related to the operations, terms, conditions, and benefits of the VISTA program. The proposed rule contains updates as a result of changes in law and agency administration. For example, CNCS will remove all references to its predecessor agency – ACTION – and redesignate the regulations currently in 45 CFR chapter 12 to 45 chapter 25, where CNCS' AmeriCorps and other program regulations are published. Also, CNCS will update the regulations regarding prohibitions on electoral and lobbying activities, including Hatch Act restrictions on VISTA members and sponsors.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 45 CFR 1206 (Revision); 45 CFR 1210 to 1211 (Revision); 45 CFR 1216 to 1220 (Revision); 45 CFR 1222 (Revision); 45 CFR 1225 to 1226 (Revision) (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) Legal Authority: 42 USC 4950; 42 USC 12501 Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/2011

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Local; State; Tribal
Federalism: No Energy Affected: No Agency Contact: Andrea S. Grill Associate General Counsel Corporation for National and Community Service 1201 New York Avenue NW. Room 10605 Washington , DC 20525 Phone: 202 606 -6674 TDD Phone: 202 606 -3472 FAX: 202 606 -3467 E-Mail: agrill@cns.gov

Corporation for National and Community Service ( CNCS ) RIN: 3045- AA59

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Title: Freedom of Information Act Regulation Amendment
Abstract: The Corporation for National and Community Service plans to amend its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)regulations found at 45 CFR part 2507 by shortening the time to file an appeal, and increasing the financial rates for searching and reviewing records that have been requested.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 45 CFR 2507.7; 45 CFR 2507.8 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) Legal Authority: 5 USC 552 Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/00/2012

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No
Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No Energy Affected: No Agency Contact: John Greenhaugh Corporation for National and Community Service 1201 New York Avenue NW. Room 10606 Washington , DC 20525 Phone: 202 606 -6872 TDD Phone: 202 606 -3472 FAX: 202 606 -3467 E-Mail: jgreenhaugh@cns.gov

Corporation for National and Community Service ( CNCS ) RIN: 3045- AA60

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Title: Protection of Human Subjects
Abstract: The Corporation proposes to adopt the "Common Rule" published in 1991 which establishes the government-wide policy regarding the protections of human subjects of research conducted or sponsored by Federal agencies. Recent changes tothe Corporation's authorities have placed an increased emphasis on rigorous evaluations of the effectiveness of Corporationfunded programs. Those evaluations will assess the impact of Corporation programs on improving the lives of individuals served, and may involve research which falls within the scope of the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects. The Corporation anticipates adopting subpart A of the Common Rule in identical fashion to the Common Rule adopted by other Federal agencies.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) Legal Authority: 42 USC 300 v-1(b); 42 USC 12501 Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/00/2012

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No
Federalism: No Energy Affected: No Agency Contact: Doug Hilton Associate General Counsel Corporation for National and Community Service 1201 New York Avenue NW. Room 10601 Washington , DC 20525 Phone: 202 606 -6892 TDD Phone: 202 606 -3472 FAX: 202 606 -3467E-Mail: dhilton@cns.gov

Corporation for National and Community Service ( CNCS ) RIN: 3045- AA56

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Title: Criminal History Checks: AmeriCorps State/National, Senior Companions, Foster Grandparents, and Retired Senior Volunteer Program
Abstract: This rule amends the current criminal history check procedures for grantees by requiring them to conduct a "heightened check" on individuals who are hired by, or enrolled in, a program on or after April 21, 2011, and who have recurring access to vulnerable populations. This heightened check includes (1) a National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) check; (2) a state repository check; and (3) an FBI fingerprint check.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 45 CFR 2540.200-207; 45 CFR 2551.26-32; 45 CFR 2552.26-32; 45 CFR 2553.25 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) Legal Authority: 42 USC 12645(g) Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/06/2011 76 FR 39361

NPRM Comment Period End 08/05/2011

Final Rule 12/00/2011

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local; State; Tribal
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions; Organizations Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No Agency Contact: Thomas L. Bryant Associate General Counsel Corporation for National and Community Service 1201 New York Avenue NW. Room 10617 Washington , DC 20525 Phone: 202 606 -6678 TDD Phone: 202 606 -3472 FAX: 202 606 -3467 E-Mail: tbryant@cns.gov

Corporation for National and Community Service ( CNCS ) RIN: 3045- AA34

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Title: Corporation for National and Community Service Regulations
Abstract: The Corporation for National and Community Service plans to redesignate the regulatory provisions currently in 45 CFR chapter 12 to 45 CFR chapter 25, where the Corporation's other regulations are published.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 45 CFR ch 12 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) Legal Authority: 42 USC 12501 et seq; 42 USC 4950 et seq Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR CiteDuplicate of RIN 3045-AA58 08/31/2011

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism: No Energy Affected: No Agency Contact: Andrea S. Grill Associate General Counsel Corporation for National and Community Service 1201 New York Avenue NW. Room 10605 Washington , DC 20525 Phone: 202 606 -6674 TDD Phone: 202 606 -3472 FAX: 202 606 -3467 E-Mail: agrill@cns.gov

Corporation for National and Community Service ( CNCS ) RIN: 3045- AA35

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Title: Enforcement of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs or Activities Conducted by ACTION
Abstract: When the Corporation for National and Community Service, created under the National and Community Service Act of 1990, as amended, took control of the programs run by its predecessor, the ACTION Agency, in April 1994, the ACTION Agency ceased to exist. Therefore, 45 CFR parts 1203, 1214, and 1232, which cover the enforcement of nondiscrimination on the basis of handicap in programs or activities conducted by ACTION, are outdated and will be superceded by 45 CFR chapter XXV. Clarification: Enforcement of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Program or Activities Conducted by ACTION is 45 CFR 1214; Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance is 45 CFR 1232; and Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs--Effectuation of title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is 45 CFR 1203.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 45 CFR 1214; 45 CFR 1203; 45 CFR 1232 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) Legal Authority: 42 USC 12501 et seq; 42 USC 4950 et seq Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Withdrawn 08/31/2011

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No
Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No Energy Affected: No Agency Contact: Wilsie Y. Minor Deputy General Counsel Corporation for National and Community Service 1201 New York Avenue NW. Room 10611 Washington , DC 20525 Phone: 202 606 -6673 TDD Phone: 202 606 -3472 FAX: 202 606 -3467 E-Mail: wminor@cns.gov

Corporation for National and Community Service ( CNCS ) RIN: 3045- AA36

View Related DocumentsTitle: AmeriCorps*VISTA Program Regulations
Abstract: The Corporation for National and Community Service plans to revise regulations governing the AmeriCorps*VISTA program under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 to describe program policies and to implement administrative reforms or possible statutory amendments. In addition, the regulation may be amended to also implement Executive Order 13331, which will result in an improvement in the overall accountability and efficiency in the administration of the Corporation's national and community service programs. Also, the Corporation plans to remove all references to the Corporation's predecessor agency--ACTION--and to redesignate the regulatory provisions currently in 45 CFR chapter 12 to 45 CFR chapter 25, where the Corporation's other regulations are published. Furthermore, the Corporation plans to provide additional information regarding program policies associated with the operations and benefits of the AmeriCorps*VISTA programs. Finally, the Corporation intends to update the regulations regarding prohibitions on electoral and lobbying activities, including Hatch Act restrictions on AmeriCorps*VISTA members and sponsors.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 45 CFR 1206; 45 CFR 1210 to 1211; 45 CFR 1216 to 1220; 45 CFR 1222; 45 CFR 1225 to 1226 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) Legal Authority: 42 USC 12501 et seq; 42 USC 4950 et seq Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite Duplicate of RIN 3045-AA58 08/31/2011

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local; State; Tribal
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions; Organizations Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No Agency Contact: Andrea S. Grill Associate General Counsel Corporation for National and Community Service 1201 New York Avenue NW. Room 10605 Washington , DC 20525 Phone: 202 606 -6674 TDD Phone: 202 606 -3472 FAX: 202 606 -3467 E-Mail: agrill@cns.gov

Corporation for National and Community Service ( CNCS ) RIN: 3045- AA52

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Title: Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Amendments
Abstract: This rulemaking implements a congressional mandate in the Serve America Act that the Corporation introduce a competition requirement in the RSVP Senior Corps grants program. The Act sets forth specific requirements and timelines for the implementation.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 45 CFR 2553 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) Legal Authority: 42 USC 5001 et seq Legal Deadline: The effective date of the regulation was July 11, 2011.

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory The effective date of the regulation was July 11, 2011. 07/11/2011

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/26/2010 75 FR 65595

NPRM Comment Period End 12/27/2010 75 FR 65595

Final Rule 04/12/2011 76 FR 20243Final Rule Effective 07/11/2011

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No
Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No Energy Affected: No Agency Contact: Thomas L. Bryant Associate General Counsel Corporation for National and Community Service 1201 New York Avenue NW. Room 10617 Washington , DC 20525 Phone: 202 606 -6678 TDD Phone: 202 606 -3472 FAX: 202 606 -3467 E-Mail: tbryant@cns.gov

Corporation for National and Community Service ( CNCS ) RIN: 3045- AA53

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Title: Implementation of OMB Guidance on Drug-Free Workplace Requirements
Abstract: This rulemaking implements OMB's initiative to streamline and consolidate into title 2 of the CFR all Federalregulations on drug-free workplace requirements for financial assistance. The initiative requires agencies to remove their drugfree workplace regulation and adopt the 2 CFR part 182 workplace guidance in its place.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 2 CFR 2245 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) Legal Authority: 41 USC 701 to 707; 42 USC 12644 Legal Deadline: The final rule was published on 04/28/2010, and made effective on 06/28/2010. Under 2 CFR part 182 published as final guidance in the Federal Register on 06/15/2009, OMB established an 18 month deadline from the date of publication of that part for Federal agencies to issue final regulations that remove their drug-free workplace regulation and adopt the 2 CFR part 182 drug-free workplace guidance in its place.

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory OMB established an 18 month deadline. 12/15/2010

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 04/28/2010 75 FR 22205

Comment Period End 05/28/2010

Final Rule Effective 06/28/2010

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No
Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No Energy Affected: No Agency Contact: Irshad Abdal -Haqq Associate General Counsel Corporation for National and Community Service 1201 New York Avenue NW. Room 10609 Washington , DC 20525 Phone: 202 606 -6675 TDD Phone: 202 606 -3472 FAX: 202 606 -3467 E-Mail: iabdal- haqq@cns.gov

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Title: Serve America Act Amendments to the National and Community Service Act of 1990 and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973
Abstract: This rulemaking focuses on technical amendments to the interim final rule published in the Federal Register on 09/10/2009, which implemented time-sensitive changes required by the Serve America Act; aligned statutory amendments to the Corporation's authorizing statutes; reordered and renumbered parts of the existing regulations and expanded the construction and use of defined terms.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 45 CFR 25 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) Legal Authority: 42 USC 12501 et seq; 42 USC 4950 et seq Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Withdrawn 08/31/2011

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Local; State; Tribal
Small Entities Affected: Organizations Federalism: No Energy Affected: No
Related RINs: Related to 3045-AA50 Agency Contact: Irshad Abdal -Haqq Associate General Counsel Corporation for National and Community Service 1201 New York Avenue NW. Room 10609 Washington , DC 20525 Phone: 202 606 -6675 TDD Phone: 202 606 -3472 FAX: 202 606 -3467 E-Mail: iabdal- haqq@cns.gov

Corporation for National and Community Service ( CNCS ) RIN: 3045- AA55

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Title: Serve America Act New Program Regulations
Abstract: This rulemaking establishes regulations deemed necessary to implement new programs authorized by the Serve America Act.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) Legal Authority: 42 USC 12501 et seq Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Withdrawn 08/31/2011

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: Undetermined Energy Affected: No Agency Contact: Doug Hilton Associate General Counsel Corporation for National and Community Service 1201 New York Avenue NW. Room 10601Washington , DC 20525 Phone: 202 606 -6892 TDD Phone: 202 606 -3472 FAX: 202 606 -3467 E-Mail: dhilton@cns.gov

Corporation for National and Community Service ( CNCS ) RIN: 3045- AA57

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Title: Grant Recipient Whistle Blower Protections
Abstract: This rule will propose whistle blower protections for staff and national service participants of the Corporation's grant recipients who report fraud, waste, or abuse of CNCS funds to the Corporation.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) Legal Authority: 42 USC 12651(d) Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Withdrawn 08/31/2011

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local; State; Tribal
Small Entities Affected: Organizations Federalism: No Energy Affected: No Agency Contact: Wilsie Y. Minor Deputy General Counsel Corporation for National and Community Service 1201 New York Avenue NW. Room 10611 Washington , DC 20525 Phone: 202 606 -6673 TDD Phone: 202 606 -3472 FAX: 202 606 -3467 E-Mail: wminor@cns.gov