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a yield curve approach. As described in 

the June 6 final rule, this ‘‘4044 yield 

curve,’’ is based on a blend of two 

publicly available bond yield curves 

that is adjusted to the extent necessary 

so that the resulting liabilities align with 

group annuity prices. The adjustments 

are referred to as ‘‘spreads.’’ PBGC 

determines and publishes spreads 

quarterly based on survey data on 

pricing of private-sector group 

annuities. As noted in the preamble to 

the June 6 rule, PBGC will post the 4044 

yield curve on its website at 

www.pbgc.gov each month shortly after 

its underlying data become available. In 

addition, practitioners are able to 

determine the 4044 yield curve as of the 

end of any month using the publicly 

available bond yield curves and the 

spreads specified in the regulation. 

This rule amends the regulation to 

specify the spreads used to determine 

the 4044 yield curve as of the last days 

of October, November, and December of 

2024, (i.e., the ‘‘fourth quarter 2024 

spreads’’). 

Need for Immediate Guidance 

PBGC has determined that notice of, 

and public comment on, this rule are 

impracticable, unnecessary, and 

contrary to the public interest. PBGC 

routinely updates the spreads 

component of the interest assumption in 

the asset allocation regulation so that 

the 4044 yield curve may be determined 

as soon as the underlying bond yield 

curves become available. These 

amendments are merely technical; they 

ensure that use of PBGC’s interest 

assumption continues to yield liabilities 

in line with group annuity prices. 

Accordingly, PBGC finds that the public 

interest is best served by issuing this 

rule expeditiously, without an 

opportunity for notice and comment, 

and that good cause exists for making 

the assumptions set forth in this 

amendment effective less than 30 days 

after publication. 

PBGC has determined that this action 

is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ 

under the criteria set forth in Executive 

Order 12866. 

Because no general notice of proposed 

rulemaking is required for this 

amendment, the Regulatory Flexibility 

Act of 1980 does not apply. See 5 U.S.C. 

601(2). 

List of Subjects in 29 CFR Part 4044 

Employee benefit plans, Pension 

insurance, Pensions. 

In consideration of the foregoing, 29 

CFR part 4044 is amended as follows: 

PART 4044—ALLOCATION OF 

ASSETS IN SINGLE–EMPLOYER 

PLANS 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 4044 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 29 U.S.C. 1301(a), 1302(b)(3), 

1341, 1344, 1362. 

■ 2. In § 4044.54, revise table 1 to 

paragraph (e) to read as follows: 

§ 4044.54 Interest assumptions. 

* * * * * 

(e) * * * 

TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (e)— 

SPREADS

Maturity point 

Third 

quarter 

2024 

spreads 

(percent) 

Fourth 

quarter 

2024 

spreads 

(percent) 

0.5 0.38 0.33 

1.0 0.38 0.33 

1.5 0.37 0.33 

2.0 0.37 0.33 

2.5 0.37 0.33 

3.0 0.37 0.33 

3.5 0.37 0.33 

4.0 0.37 0.33 

4.5 0.37 0.33 

5.0 0.37 0.33 

5.5 0.37 0.32 

6.0 0.37 0.32 

6.5 0.37 0.32 

7.0 0.37 0.32 

7.5 0.37 0.32 

8.0 0.37 0.32 

8.5 0.37 0.32 

9.0 0.37 0.32 

9.5 0.36 0.32 

10.0 0.36 0.32 

10.5 0.36 0.32 

11.0 0.36 0.32 

11.5 0.36 0.32 

12.0 0.36 0.32 

12.5 0.36 0.32 

13.0 0.36 0.32 

13.5 0.35 0.31 

14.0 0.35 0.31 

14.5 0.35 0.31 

15.0 0.35 0.31 

15.5 0.35 0.31 

16.0 0.35 0.31 

16.5 0.34 0.31 

17.0 0.34 0.31 

17.5 0.34 0.31 

18.0 0.34 0.31 

18.5 0.34 0.31 

19.0 0.34 0.31 

19.5 0.34 0.30 

20.0 0.34 0.30 

20.5 0.33 0.30 

21.0 0.33 0.30 

21.5 0.33 0.30 

22.0 0.33 0.30 

22.5 0.33 0.30 

23.0 0.33 0.30 

23.5 0.33 0.30 

24.0 0.33 0.30 

24.5 0.33 0.30 

25.0 0.33 0.30 

TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (e)— 

SPREADS—Continued 

Maturity point 

Third 

quarter 

2024 

spreads 

(percent) 

Fourth 

quarter 

2024 

spreads 

(percent) 

25.5 0.33 0.30 

26.0 0.33 0.30 

26.5 0.32 0.30 

27.0 0.32 0.30 

27.5 0.32 0.30 

28.0 0.32 0.30 

29.0 0.32 0.30 

29.5 0.32 0.30 

30.0 0.32 0.30 

Issued in Washington, DC. 

Hilary Duke, 

Assistant General Counsel for Regulatory 

Affairs, Pension Benefit Guaranty 

Corporation. 

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BILLING CODE 7709–02–P 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND 

SECURITY 

Coast Guard 

33 CFR Part 165 

[Docket Number USCG–2024–0276] 

RIN 1625–AA00 

Safety Zone; Severe Weather, Natural 

and Other Disasters in Southeast 

Texas 

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. 

ACTION: Temporary final rule. 

SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is 

establishing a temporary safety zone for 

all navigable waters within the Captain 

of the Port Sector Houston-Galveston 

(COTP) zone to be enforced in the event 

of severe weather or natural and other 

disasters in southeast Texas. This action 

is necessary for the safety of life on 

these navigable waters within the COTP 

zone. 

DATES: This rule is effective without 

actual notice from September 19, 2024 

through 11:59 p.m. on November 30, 

2024. For the purposes of enforcement, 

actual notice will be used from 

September 11, 2024 until September 19, 

2024. 

ADDRESSES: To view documents 

mentioned in this preamble as being 

available in the docket, go to https://

www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2024– 

0276 in the search box and click 

‘‘Search.’’ Next, in the Document Type 

column, select ‘‘Supporting & Related 

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If 

you have questions about this rule, call 

or email Chief Petty Officer Marine 

Science Technician Anthony W. Booth, 

Sector Houston-Galveston Waterways 

Management Division, Coast Guard; 

telephone 713–398–5823, email 

houstonwwm@uscg.mil. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Table of Abbreviations 

CFR Code of Federal Regulations 

DHS Department of Homeland Security 

FR Federal Register 

NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking 

§ Section 

U.S.C. United States Code 

II. Background Information and 

Regulatory History 

The Coast Guard is issuing this 

temporary rule under authority in 5 

U.S.C. 553(b)(B). This statutory 

provision authorizes an agency to issue 

a rule without prior notice and 

opportunity to comment when the 

agency for good cause finds that those 

procedures are ‘‘impracticable, 

unnecessary, or contrary to the public 

interest.’’ The Coast Guard finds that 

good cause exists for not publishing a 

notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) 

with respect to this rule because prompt 

action is needed to respond to the 

potential safety hazards associated with 

the fast-moving formation of Tropical 

Storm Francine. The Captain of the Port, 

Sector Houston-Galveston (COTP) has 

determined reduced or restricted 

visibility and storm force winds, which 

may occur during tropical storms, 

hurricanes and other disasters, 

constitutes a safety concern for persons 

and vessels within the COTP zone 

during the nationally published 

hurricane season extending through 

November 30, 2024. The COTP is 

establishing a temporary safety zone to 

provide for the safety of life during and 

subsequent to such storms or incidents. 

It is impracticable to publish an NPRM 

because we must establish this safety 

zone by September 11, 2024 in response 

to Tropical Storm Francine 

Also, under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the 

Coast Guard finds that good cause exists 

for making this rule effective less than 

30 days after publication in the Federal 

Register. Delaying the effective date of 

this rule would be impracticable 

because prompt action is needed to 

respond to the safety hazards associated 

with emergency and recovery efforts 

during severe weather, natural and other 

disasters within the COTP zone. 

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule 

The Coast Guard is issuing this rule 

under authority in 46 U.S.C. 70034. The 

COTP has determined that potential 

hazards associated with the lack of Aids 

to Navigation and unknown waterway 

conditions can pose a hazard to 

transiting vessels due to the effects of 

Tropical Storm Francine and future 

severe weather, natural and other 

disasters. This rule is needed to protect 

personnel, vessels, and the marine 

environment in the navigable waters 

within the temporary safety zone while 

the aids to navigation are being repaired 

and the waterway is being surveyed. 

IV. Discussion of the Rule 

The temporary safety zone will cover 

all navigable waters within the COTP 

zone for the ports of Houston, 

Galveston, Freeport, Texas City and 

portions of the GIWW between MM– 

319.5 and MM–442. The duration of the 

zone is intended to protect personnel, 

vessels, and the marine environment in 

these navigable waters until 11:59 p.m. 

on November 30, 2024 as needed by 

COTP Houston-Galveston. During 

enforcement, no vessel or person will be 

permitted to enter the temporary safety 

zone without obtaining permission from 

the COTP or a designated representative 

when the zone is activated due to severe 

weather response. 

V. Regulatory Analyses 

We developed this rule after 

considering numerous statutes and 

Executive orders related to rulemaking. 

Below we summarize our analyses 

based on a number of these statutes and 

Executive orders, and we discuss First 

Amendment rights of protestors. 

A. Regulatory Planning and Review 

Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 

direct agencies to assess the costs and 

benefits of available regulatory 

alternatives and, if regulation is 

necessary, to select regulatory 

approaches that maximize net benefits. 

This rule has not been designated a 

‘‘significant regulatory action,’’ under 

section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, as 

amended by Executive Order 14094 

(Modernizing Regulatory Review). 

Accordingly, this rule has not been 

reviewed by the Office of Management 

and Budget (OMB). 

This regulatory action determination 

is based on the size, location, and 

duration of the temporary safety zone. 

This action involves a temporary safety 

zone to protect personnel, vessels, and 

the marine environment from potential 

hazards created by damaged 

navigational aids and silting resulting 

from Tropical Storm Francine. 

B. Impact on Small Entities 

The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 

1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended, 

requires Federal agencies to consider 

the potential impact of regulations on 

small entities during rulemaking. The 

term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small 

businesses, not-for-profit organizations 

that are independently owned and 

operated and are not dominant in their 

fields, and governmental jurisdictions 

with populations of less than 50,000. 

The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 

605(b) that this rule will not have a 

significant economic impact on a 

substantial number of small entities. 

While some owners or operators of 

vessels intending to transit the 

temporary safety zone may be small 

entities, for the reasons stated in section 

V.A above, this rule will not have a 

significant economic impact on any 

vessel owner or operator because 

commercial vessels will still have 

availability to transit the channel but in 

a controlled and safe manner to 

facilitate the safe flow of vessel traffic. 

Under section 213(a) of the Small 

Business Regulatory Enforcement 

Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121), 

we want to assist small entities in 

understanding this rule. If the rule will 

affect your small business, organization, 

or governmental jurisdiction and you 

have questions concerning its 

provisions or options for compliance, 

please call or email the person listed in 

the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

section. 

Small businesses may send comments 

on the actions of Federal employees 

who enforce, or otherwise determine 

compliance with, Federal regulations to 

the Small Business and Agriculture 

Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman 

and the Regional Small Business 

Regulatory Fairness Boards. The 

Ombudsman evaluates these actions 

annually and rates each agency’s 

responsiveness to small business. If you 

wish to comment on actions by 

employees of the Coast Guard, call 1– 

888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). The 

Coast Guard will not retaliate against 

small entities that question or complain 

about this rule or any policy or action 

of the Coast Guard. 

C. Collection of Information 

This rule will not call for a new 

collection of information under the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 

U.S.C. 3501–3520). 

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal 

Governments 

A rule has implications for federalism 

under Executive Order 13132, 


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Federalism, if it has a substantial direct 

effect on the States, on the relationship 

between the National Government and 

the States, or on the distribution of 

power and responsibilities among the 

various levels of government. We have 

analyzed this rule under that Order and 

have determined that it is consistent 

with the fundamental federalism 

principles and preemption requirements 

described in Executive Order 13132. 

Also, this rule does not have Tribal 

implications under Executive Order 

13175, Consultation and Coordination 

with Indian Tribal Governments, 

because it does not have a substantial 

direct effect on one or more Indian 

tribes, on the relationship between the 

Federal Government and Indian tribes, 

or on the distribution of power and 

responsibilities between the Federal 

Government and Indian tribes. 

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act 

The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act 

of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires 

Federal agencies to assess the effects of 

their discretionary regulatory actions. In 

particular, the Act addresses actions 

that may result in the expenditure by a 

State, local, or Tribal government, in the 

aggregate, or by the private sector of 

$100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or 

more in any one year. Though this rule 

will not result in such an expenditure, 

we do discuss the effects of this rule 

elsewhere in this preamble. 

F. Environment 

We have analyzed this rule under 

Department of Homeland Security 

Directive 023–01, Rev. 1, associated 

implementing instructions, and 

Environmental Planning COMDTINST 

5090.1 (series), which guide the Coast 

Guard in complying with the National 

Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 

U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have 

determined that this action is one of a 

category of actions that do not 

individually or cumulatively have a 

significant effect on the human 

environment. This rule involves a 

temporary safety zone facilitating the 

safety and security of the HoustonGalveston COTP zone’s marine 

transportation system operations, 

including but not limited to vessel 

traffic and facility operations. It is 

categorically excluded from further 

review under paragraph L60(d) of 

Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction 

Manual 023–01–001–01, Rev. 1. A 

Record of Environmental Consideration 

supporting this determination will be 

available in the docket. For instructions 

on locating the docket, see the 

ADDRESSES section of this preamble. 

G. Protest Activities 

The Coast Guard respects the First 

Amendment rights of protesters. 

Protesters are asked to call or email the 

person listed in the FOR FURTHER

INFORMATION CONTACT section to 

coordinate protest activities so that your 

message can be received without 

jeopardizing the safety or security of 

people, places, or vessels. 

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165 

Harbors, Marine Safety, Navigation 

(water), Reporting and recordkeeping 

requirements, Security measures, 

Waterways. 

For the reasons discussed in the 

preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 

CFR part 165 as follows: 

PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION 

AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 165 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051, 70124; 

33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5; 

Department of Homeland Security Delegation 

No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.3. 

■ 2. Add § 165.T08–0276 to read as 

follows: 

§ 165.T08–0276 Safety Zone; Severe 

Weather, Natural and other Disasters in 

Southeast Texas. 

(a) Regulated areas. All navigable 

waters within the Houston-Galveston 

Captain of the Port (COTP) Zone, Sector 

Houston-Galveston, TX, as described in 

33 CFR 3.40–28(a), during specified 

conditions. 

(b) Definitions—(1) Designated 

representative means Coast Guard Patrol 

Commanders, including Coast Guard 

coxswains, petty officers, and other 

officers operating Coast Guard vessels, 

and Federal, State, and local officers 

designated by or assisting the COTP 

Houston-Galveston, in the enforcement 

of the regulated areas. 

(2) Port Condition WHISKEY means a 

condition set by the COTP when 

weather advisories indicate sustained 

gale force winds (39–54 mph/34–47 

knots) or greater from a weather event 

are predicted to make landfall at the 

port within 72 hours. 

(3) Port Condition X–RAY means a 

condition set by the COTP when 

weather advisories indicate sustained 

gale force winds (39–54 mph/34–47 

knots) or greater from a weather event 

are predicted to make landfall at the 

port within 48 hours. 

(4) Port Condition YANKEE means a 

condition set by the COTP when 

weather advisories indicate that 

sustained gale force winds (39–54 mph/ 

34–47 knots) or greater from a weather 

event are predicted to make landfall at 

the port within 24 hours. 

(5) Port Condition ZULU means a 

condition set by the COTP when 

weather advisories indicate that 

sustained gale force winds (39–54 mph/ 

34–47 knots) or greater from a weather 

event are predicted to make landfall at 

the port within 12 hours. 

(6) Port Condition RECOVERY means 

the condition set when weather 

advisories indicate that sustained gale 

force winds from a weather event are no 

longer predicted for the designated area. 

This port condition remains in effect 

until the regulated areas are safe and 

reopened to normal operations or 

moved to port restoration. 

(7) Emergency restrictions for other 

disasters means any severe weather, 

natural and/or other disasters that are 

anticipated to or has affected the Sector 

Houston-Galveston COTP zone may 

result in the prohibition of facility 

operations and/or commercial vessel 

traffic transiting or remaining in the 

affected port. 

(c) Regulations—(1) Port Condition 

WHISKEY. All vessels and port facilities 

in designated areas must exercise due 

diligence in preparation for potential 

storm impacts. Vessels, ports and 

waterfront facilities must initiate vessel 

and facility severe weather plans. 

Oceangoing vessels 500 gross tons (GT) 

and above must make plans for 

departure unless authorized by the 

COTP. Commercial self-propelled 

vessels 500 gross tons (GT) and above 

requesting to remain in port shall 

submit a declaration of intent to remain 

in port to the COTP prior to setting Port 

Condition X-Ray. Vessels will not be 

permitted to remain in Bolivar 

Anchorage if Condition Yankee is set. 

The COTP may make modifications as 

required. 

(2) Port Condition X–RAY. Departing 

orders for vessels without approval to 

remain in port shall commence. 

Commence clearing vessels from Bolivar 

Anchorage. Suspend bunkering and 

lightering operations at the COTP’s 

discretion. Suspend all cargo transfers 

when winds reach 40 mph. Disconnect 

transfer hoses and arms when winds 

reach 50 mph. Smaller vessels shall seek 

shelter in preparation for possible port 

closure. All containers stored near 

flood-prone areas should be moved. The 

COTP may make modifications as 

required. 

(3) Port Condition YANKEE. Affected 

ports are closed to inbound vessel 

traffic. All oceangoing vessels greater 

than 500 Gross Tons must depart 

designated ports prior to the setting of 

Port Condition ZULU. Inland tows are 

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bunkering and lightering operations. 

Suspend all cargo transfers. Disconnect 

transfer hoses and arms. Smaller vessels 

shall seek shelter in preparation for 

possible port closure. Regulated 

facilities shall secure or remove all 

missile hazards, dangerous cargo, 

containers and/or pallet stacks. 

Regulated facilities shall press up 

storage tanks to reduce wind damage. 

All facilities must continue to operate in 

accordance with approved Facility 

Security Plans and comply with the 

requirements of the Maritime 

Transportation Security Act. The COTP 

may make modifications as required. 

(4) Port Condition ZULU. Designated 

areas are closed to all vessel traffic 

except those specifically authorized by 

the COTP. Cargo operations are 

suspended, including bunkering and 

lightering. The COTP may make 

modifications as required. 

(5) Emergency restrictions for other 

disasters. Any severe weather, natural 

and/or other disasters that are 

anticipated to or has affected the Sector 

Houston-Galveston COTP zone may 

result in the prohibition of facility 

operations and vessel traffic transiting 

or remaining in the affected port. 

(6) Port Condition RECOVERY. 

Designated areas are closed to all 

commercial traffic and recreational 

vessels. Based on assessments of 

channel conditions, navigability 

concerns, and hazards to navigation, the 

COTP may permit vessel movements 

with restrictions. Restrictions may 

include, but are not limited to, 

preventing vessel movements, imposing 

draft, speed, size, horsepower or 

daylight restrictions or directing the use 

of specific routes. Vessels permitted to 

transit the regulated area shall comply 

with the lawful orders or directions 

given by the COTP or designated 

representative. 

(7) Safety zones notice. The Coast 

Guard COTP will notify the maritime 

community of periods during which the 

safety zone will be enforced via 

Broadcast Notice to Mariners and 

Marine Safety Information Bulletin or 

by on-scene designated representatives. 

(8) Regulated area notice. The Coast 

Guard will provide notice of the 

designated ports and/or waterways 

within the regulated area covered by 

each Port Condition or Emergency 

Restrictions via Broadcast Notice to 

Mariners, Marine Safety Information 

Bulletin or by on-scene designated 

representatives. 

(9) Exception. This section does not 

apply to authorized law enforcement 

agencies operating within the regulated 

area. 

(d) Enforcement periods. This section 

is subject to enforcement from 

September 11, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. 

on November 30, 2024 and will be 

enforced when Port Condition 

‘‘Whiskey’’ has been set, or at the 

discretion of the COTP if conditions 

deem it necessary until Port Condition 

RECOVERY is concluded. The Coast 

Guard will notify the maritime 

community of periods of enforcement 

via Broadcast Notice to Mariners and 

Marine Safety Information Bulletin or 

by on-scene designated representatives. 

Keith. M. Donohue, 

CAPT, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port 

Sector Houston-Galveston. 

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BILLING CODE 9110–04–P 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 

34 CFR Chapter VI 

[Docket ID ED–2024–OPE–0098] 

Final Waiver and Extension of the 

Project Period for the Postsecondary 

Programs for Students With 

Intellectual Disabilities—National 

Technical Assistance and 

Dissemination Center (PPSID–NTAD) 

Program 

AGENCY: Office of Postsecondary 

Education (OPE), Department of 

Education. 

ACTION: Final waiver and extension of 

the project period. 

SUMMARY: The Department of Education 

(Department) waives the requirements 

in the Education Department General 

Administrative Regulations that 

generally prohibit project period 

extensions involving the obligation of 

additional Federal funds. The final 

waiver and extension is intended to 

enable one project under Assistance 

Listing Number 84.407C to receive 

funding for an additional period, not to 

exceed September 30, 2025. 

DATES: This final waiver and extension 

of the project period is effective 

September 19, 2024. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Shedita Alston, U.S. Department of 

Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, 

Room 5C–131, Washington, DC 20202. 

Telephone: (202)453–7090. Email: 

Shedita.Alston@ed.gov. 

If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or 

have a speech disability and wish to 

access telecommunications relay 

services, please dial 7–1–1. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We 

published a proposed waiver and 

extension in the Federal Register on 

August 7, 2024 (89 FR 64399) to extend 

the project period for the current 

PPSID–NTAD Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 

grantee from September 30, 2024 to 

September 30, 2025, in order to align 

and coordinate the funding cycle of the 

PPSID–NTAD program with TPSID and 

the TPSID–Coordinating Center (TPSID– 

CC) program grants authorized under 

title VII, part D, subpart 2 of the Higher 

Education Act of 1965, as amended 

(HEA) (20 U.S.C. 1140f et seq.), and title 

VII, part D, subpart 4 of the HEA (20 

U.S.C. 1140q), respectively. There are 

no differences between the proposed 

waiver and extension and this final 

waiver and extension. 

Public Comment: In response to our 

invitation in the notice of proposed 

waiver and extension, 18 parties 

submitted comments on the waiver and 

extension. Generally, we do not address 

technical and other minor changes, or 

suggested changes that the law does not 

authorize us to make under applicable 

statutory authority. In addition, we do 

not address general comments that 

raised concerns not directly related to 

the proposed waiver and extension. 

Analysis of Comments and Changes: 

An analysis of the comments and of any 

changes since publication of the 

proposed waiver and extension follows. 

General Comments 

Comments: Eighteen commenters 

supported the waiver and extension. 

Discussion: We appreciate the support 

of the waiver and extension. 

Changes: None. 

Final Waiver and Extension 

We are extending the project period 

for the PPSID–NTAD FY 2021 grantee in 

order to align and coordinate the 

funding cycle of the PPSID–NTAD 

program with the TPSID–CC program 

grant authorized under title VII, part D, 

subpart 2 of the Higher Education Act 

of 1965, as amended (HEA) (20 U.S.C. 

1140f et seq.), and title VII, part D, 

subpart 4 of the HEA (20 U.S.C. 1140q), 

respectively. Aligning the ends of the 

project periods across grants allows the 

Department to better coordinate the 

TPSID program. While the technical 

assistance center and the coordinating 

center have different audiences for the 

dissemination of their research, aligning 

the funding for the grantees who are 

doing this work will improve the 

efficiency and cost effectiveness of the 

technical assistance and dissemination 

efforts, and will help ensure that both 

the TPSID grantees and other 

institutions that benefit from the 

research receive aligned supports from 

the centers. 


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