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JURIST - Volunteers in Service to America
Issued by Corporation for National and Community Service
Comments closed on 2015-07-06
You may send your comments electronically through the Federal government's one-stop rulemaking Web site at www.regulations.gov. You may also send your comments electronically to vistaregs@cns.gov. Also, y ou may mail or deliver your comments to Calvin Dawson, AmeriCorps VISTA, at the Corporation for National and Community Service, 1201 New York Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20525. Due to continued delays in CNCS's receipt of mail, we strongly encourage comments to be submitted online electronically. You may request this notice in an alternative format for the visually impaired. Members of the public may review copies of all communications received on this rulemaking at CNCS's Washington DC office.
II. Scope of Proposed Rule Back to Top
As it applies to the VISTA program, 45 CFR part 1206, which deals with project suspension and termination, is moved to 45 CFR part 2556, subpart B with most substantive provisions remaining unchanged. Under the proposed rule the provisions for suspension remain unchanged, except that the provisions for summary suspension are eliminated and the provisions for suspension on notice are retained. This has the effect of giving notice to sponsors for all suspensions. Under the proposed rule the provisions for termination remain unchanged, except that a second CNCS review has been eliminated. Experience has shown that a lengthy termination review process is not beneficial to VISTAs at the project in question, unduly consumes the sponsor's staff time and other resources, creates uncertainty for project beneficiaries, and exhausts VISTA resources that could be put to use for the benefit of project beneficiaries.
This proposed rule addresses the requirement that entities that wish to apply to be VISTA sponsors complete an application to be a VISTA sponsor that manages at least one VISTA project. Consistent with this requirement is a document: the VISTA program's Project Application (http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/americorps-vista/sponsor-vista-project). Additionally this proposed rule addresses the requirement that individuals who wish to apply to serve as VISTAs in the federal VISTA program complete an application to serve as a VISTA. This document is called an AmeriCorps Member Application and can be found online at http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/americorps-vista.
These requirements constitute two sets of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), 44 U.S.C. 507 et seq. OMB, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, has previously approved these information collections for use. The OMB Control Number for the two collections of the Project Application and AmeriCorps Application are 3045-0038 and 3045-0054, respectively.
PART 1206—GRANTS AND CONTRACTS—SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION AND DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR REFUNDING Back to Top
1.The authority citation for part 1206 continues to read as follows:
42 U.S.C. 5052.
2.In § 1206.1-1, revise paragraph (a) to read as follows:
§ 1206.1-1 Purpose and scope.
3.Revise § 1206.1-2 to read as follows:
§ 1206.1-2 Application of this part.
4.In § 1206.1-3, revise paragraphs (c)-(f) to read as follows:
§ 1206.1-3 Definitions.
(c) The term responsible Corporation official means the CEO, Chief Financial Officer, the Director of the National Senior Service Corps programs, the appropriate Service Center Director and any Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) Headquarters or State office official who is authorized to make the grant or assistance in question. In addition to the foregoing officials, in the case of the suspension proceedings described in § 1206.1-4, the term “responsible Corporation official” shall also include a designee of a CNCS official who is authorized to make the grant of assistance in question.
5.Revise § 1206.2-1 to read as follows:
§ 1206.2-1 Applicability of this subpart.
6.Revise § 1206.2-3 to read as follows:
§ 1206.2-3 Definitions.
As used in this subpart, “Corporation”, “CEO”, and “recipient” are defined in accordance with § 1206.1-3.
7.In § 1206.2-4, revise paragraph (g) to read as follows:
PART 1210—[REMOVED and RESERVED] Back to Top
8.Remove and reserve Part 1210.
PART 1211—[REMOVED and RESERVED] Back to Top
9.Remove and reserve Part 1211.
PART 1216—NONDISPLACEMENT OF EMPLOYED WORKERS AND NONIMPAIRMENT OF CONTRACTS FOR SERVICE Back to Top
10.The authority citation for part 1216 is revised to read as follows:
11.Revise § 1216.1-1 to read as follows:
12.In § 1216.1-2, revise paragraph (a) to read as follows:
PART 1217—[REMOVED and RESERVED] Back to Top
13.Remove and reserve Part 1217.
PART 1218—[REMOVED and RESERVED] Back to Top
14.Remove and reserve Part 1218.
PART 1219—[REMOVED and RESERVED] Back to Top
15.Remove and reserve Part 1219.
PART 1220—PAYMENT OF VOLUNTEER LEGAL EXPENSES Back to Top
16.The authority citation for part 1220 is revised to read as follows:
42 U.S.C. 5059.
17.Revise § 1220.1-1 to read as follows:
18.In § 1220.2-1, revise paragraph (a)(1) to read as follows:
19.In § 1220.2-1, revise paragraph (c) to read as follows:
20.In § 1220.2-2, revise paragraph (a) introductory text and paragraphs (a)(2) and (b) to read as follows:
§ 1220.2-2 Part-time volunteers.
21.In § 1220.2-3, revise paragraphs (a), (b) and (d) to read as follows:
§ 1220.2-3 Procedure.
(a) Immediately upon the arrest of any volunteer under circumstances in which the payment or bail to prevent incarceration or other serious consequences to the volunteer or the retention of an attorney prior to arraignment is necessary and is covered under §§ 1220.2-1 or 1220.2-2, sponsors shall immediately notify the appropriate Corporation for National and Community Service state office or if the state office cannot be reached, the appropriate Area Manager.
22.In § 1220.3-1, revise the introductory text and paragraph (a) as follows:
§ 1220.3-1 Full-time volunteers.
23.Revise § 1220.3-2 as follows:
(c) The conditions specified in paragraphs (b) and (c) in § 1220.3-1 are met.
24.Revise § 1220.3-3 as follows:
Immediately upon the receipt by a volunteer of any court papers or administrative orders making a party to any proceeding covered under § 1220.3-1 or § 1220.3-2, the volunteer shall immediately notify his sponsor who in turn shall notify the appropriate Corporation for National and Community Service state office. The procedures referred to in § 1220.2-3, paragraphs (c) through (e), shall thereafter be followed as appropriate.
PART 1222—[REMOVED and RESERVED] Back to Top
25.Remove and reserve Part 1222.
PART 1226—PROHIBITIONS ON ELECTORAL AND LOBBYING ACTIVITIES Back to Top
26.The authority citation for part 1226 is revised to read as follows:
42 U.S.C. 5043.
27.Revise § 1226.1 to read as follows:
§ 1226.1 Purpose.
28.Revise § 1226.2 to read as follows:
§ 1226.2 Scope.
29.In § 1226.7, revise the introductory text and paragraph (a) to read as follows:
§ 1226.7 Scope.
The provisions in this subpart are applicable to full time volunteers as described in § 1226.3(c), and to such part-time volunteers as may be otherwise specified herein. Full time volunteers are deemed to be acting in their capacity as volunteers:
30.Remove §§ 1226.10 and 1226.11 and redesignate §§ 1226.12 and 1226.13 as §§ 1226.10 and 1226.11, respectively.
31.Revise § 1226.10 as follows:
§ 1226.10 Sponsor employees.
Sponsor employees whose salaries or other compensation are paid, in whole or in part, with agency funds are subject to the restrictions described in § 1226.8(a), (b), (c) and (d) and the exceptions in § 1226.9:
32.Add part 2556 to read as follows:
PART 2556—VOLUNTEERS IN SERVICE TO AMERICA Back to Top
2556.1 What is the purpose of the VISTA program?
2556.3 Who should read Part 2556?
2556.5 What definitions apply in Part 2556?
2556.7 Are waivers of the regulations in this Part allowed?
2556.100 Which entities are eligible to apply to become VISTA sponsors?
2556.105 Which entities are prohibited from being VISTA sponsors?
2556.110 What VISTA assistance is available to a sponsor?
2556.115 Is a VISTA sponsor required to provide a cash or in-kind match?
2556.120 How does a VISTA sponsor ensure the participation of people in the communities to be served?
2556.125 May CNCS deny or reduce VISTA assistance to an existing VISTA project?
2556.130 What is the procedure for denial or reduction of VISTA assistance to an existing VISTA project?
2556.135 What is suspension? When may CNCS suspend a VISTA project?
2556.140 What is termination? When may CNCS terminate a VISTA project?
2556.145 May CNCS pursue other remedies against a VISTA project for a sponsor's material failure to comply with any other requirement not set forth in this Subpart?
2556.150 What activities are VISTA members not permitted to perform as part of service?
2556.155 May a sponsor manage a project through a subrecipient?
2556.160 What are the sponsor's requirements for cost share projects?
2556.165 What Fair Labor Standards apply to sponsors and projects?
2556.170 What nondiscrimination requirements apply to VISTA sponsors?
2556.175 What limitations are VISTA sponsors subject to regarding religious activities?
2556.200 Who may apply to serve as a VISTA?
2556.205 What commitments and agreements must an individual make to serve in the VISTA program?
2556.210 Who reviews and approves an application for VISTA service?
2556.300 Is a VISTA considered a federal employee? Is a VISTA considered an employee of the sponsor?
2556.305 What is the duration and scope of service for a VISTA?
2556.310 What are the lines of supervision or oversight of a VISTA, a VISTA sponsor, and CNCS during a VISTA's term of service?
2556.315 What are terms and conditions for official travel for a VISTA?
2556.320 What benefits may a VISTA receive during VISTA service?
2556.325 May a VISTA be provided coverage for legal defense expenses related to VISTA service?
2556.330 When may a VISTA be provided coverage for legal defense expenses related to criminal proceedings?
2556.335 When may a VISTA be provided coverage for legal defense expenses related to civil or administrative proceedings?
2556. 340 What is non-competitive eligibility and who is eligible for it?
2556.345 Who may present a grievance?
2556.350 What matters are considered grievances?
2556.355 May a VISTA have access to records as part of the VISTA grievance procedure?
2556.360 How may a VISTA bring a grievance?
2556.365 May a VISTA appeal a grievance?
2556.400 What is termination for cause? What are the criteria for termination for cause?
2556.405 Who has sole authority to remove a VISTA from a VISTA project? Who has sole authority to terminate a VISTA from a VISTA project or the VISTA program?
2556.410 May a sponsor request that a VISTA be removed from its project?
2556.415 May CNCS remove a VISTA from a project without the sponsor's request for removal?
2556.420 What are termination for cause proceedings?
2556.425 May a VISTA appeal his or her termination for cause?
2556.430 Is a VISTA who is terminated early from the VISTA program for other than cause entitled to appeal under these procedures?
2556.500 How is a position for a summer associate established in a project?
2556.505 How do summer associates differ from other VISTAs?
2556.600 How is a position for a leader established in a project, or in multiple projects within a contiguous geographic region?
2556.605 Who is eligible to serve as a leader?
2556.610 What is the application process to apply to become a leader?
2556.615 Who reviews a leader application? Who approves or disapproves a leader application?
2556.620 How does a leader differ from other VISTAs?
2556.625 What are terms and conditions of service for a leader?
2556.700 Who is covered by this subpart?
2556.705 What is prohibited political activity?
2556.710 What political activities are VISTAs prohibited from engaging in?
2556.711 What political activities may a VISTA participate in?
2556.712 May VISTAs participate in political organizations?
2556.713 May VISTAs participate in political campaigns?
2556.714 May VISTAs participate in elections?
2556.715 May a VISTA be a candidate for public office?
2556.716 May VISTAs participate in political fundraising activities?
2556.717 Are VISTAs prohibited from soliciting or discouraging the political participation of certain individuals?
2556.718 What restrictions and prohibitions are VISTAs subject to who campaign for a spouse or family member?
2556.719 May VISTAs participate in lawful demonstrations?
2556.720 May a sponsor approve the participation of a VISTA in a demonstration or other political meeting?
2556.721 What disciplinary actions are VISTAs subject to for violating restrictions or prohibitions on political activities?
2556.722 What are the requirements of VISTA sponsors regarding political activities?
2556.723 What prohibitions and restrictions on political activity apply to employees of VISTA sponsors or projects?
2556.724 What prohibitions on lobbying activities apply to VISTA sponsors and projects?
Secs. 101, 102, and 103, Pub. L. 93-113, as amended; 5 CFR part 734.
§ 2556.1 What is the purpose of the VISTA program?
§ 2556.3 Who should read Part 2556?
§ 2556.5 What definitions apply in Part 2556?
“Application for VISTA service” means the materials prescribed by CNCS to ascertain information on an individual's eligibility and suitability for VISTA service.
“VISTA service” means VISTA service activities performed by a VISTA member while enrolled in the VISTA program.
§ 2556.7 Are waivers of the regulations in this Part allowed?
Subpart B—VISTA Sponsors Back to Top
Secs. 103(a), 103(f), 104(b), 104(e), 105(b), 106, 403(a), 403(b), 403(c), 404(a), 404(b), 404(c), 404(e), 406, 412, 416, and 417, Pub. L. 93-113, as amended; Sec. 192A(g)(10), Pub. L. 101-610, as amended; Presidential Executive Order 13279 (67 FR 77141, Dec. 16, 2002).
§ 2556.100 Which entities are eligible to apply to become VISTA sponsors?
§ 2556.105 Which entities are prohibited from being VISTA sponsors?
§ 2556.110 What VISTA assistance is available to a sponsor?
§ 2556.115 Is a VISTA sponsor required to provide a cash or in-kind match?
(a) A sponsor is not required to provide a cash match for any of the assistance listed in § 2556.110.
§ 2556.120 How does a VISTA sponsor ensure the participation of people in the communities to be served?
§ 2556.125 May CNCS deny or reduce VISTA assistance to an existing VISTA project?
§ 2556.130 What is the procedure for denial or reduction of VISTA assistance to an existing VISTA project?
(d) If CNCS's proposed decision is based, in whole or in part, on a specific charge(s) of a sponsor's material failure to comply with an applicable term(s) or condition(s) of an applicable Memorandum of Agreement, CNCS shall inform the sponsor in the notice of proposed decision of the opportunity to show cause why VISTA assistance should not be denied or reduced, as appropriate. The notice shall provide specific instructions regarding the sponsor's opportunity to respond in writing to the notice and to request an informal hearing before a mutually agreed-upon impartial hearing officer. Regardless of whether or not such an informal hearing takes place, CNCS shall retain full authority to make the final determination whether the VISTA assistance at issue shall be denied or reduced, as appropriate.
§ 2556.135 What is suspension? When may CNCS suspend a VISTA project?
§ 2556.140 What is termination? When may CNCS terminate a VISTA project?
§ 2556.145 May CNCS pursue other remedies against a VISTA project for a sponsor's material failure to comply with any other requirement not set forth in this Subpart?
§ 2556.150 What activities are VISTA members not permitted to perform as part of service?
(a) A VISTA may not perform any activities in the project application that do not correspond with the purpose of the VISTA program, as described in § 2556.1, or that the Director has otherwise prohibited.
(e) The requirements of paragraphs 2556.150(b)-(d) of this section do not apply when the sponsor requires the service in order to avoid or relieve suffering threatened by, or resulting from, a disaster, civil disturbance, terrorism, or war.
§ 2556.155 May a sponsor manage a VISTA project through a subrecipient?
(a) A sponsor may carry out a VISTA project through one or more subrecipients that meet the eligibility criteria of § 2556.100.
§ 2556.160 What are the sponsor's requirements for cost share projects?
§ 2556.165 What Fair Labor Standards apply to VISTA sponsors and projects?
§ 2556.170 What nondiscrimination requirements apply to sponsors?
§ 2556.175 What limitations are VISTA sponsors subject to regarding religious activities?
Subpart C—VISTA Members Back to Top
Secs. 103(b)(3), 103(f), 104(a), 104(b), 104(c), and 404(e), Pub. L. 93-113, as amended.
§ 2556.200 Who may apply to serve as a VISTA?
§ 2556.205 What commitments and agreements must an individual make to serve in the VISTA program?
§ 2556.210 Who reviews and approves an application for VISTA service?
Subpart D—Terms, Protections, and Benefits of VISTA Members Back to Top
Secs. 104(a), 104(b), 104(d), 105, 404(e), 415, and 419 of Pub. L. 93-113, as amended; Sec. 146(c) of Pub. L. 101-610, as amended.
§ 2556.300 Is a VISTA considered a federal employee? Is a VISTA considered an employee of the sponsor?
§ 2556.305 What is the duration and scope of service for a VISTA?
§ 2556.310 What are the lines of supervision or oversight of a VISTA, a VISTA sponsor and CNCS during a VISTA's term of service?
§ 2556.315 What are terms and conditions for official travel for a VISTA?
§ 2556.320 What benefits may a VISTA receive during VISTA service?
§ 2556.325 May a VISTA be provided coverage for legal defense expenses related to VISTA service?
§ 2556.335 When may a VISTA be provided coverage for legal defense expenses related to civil or administrative proceedings?
§ 2556.345 Who may present a grievance?
§ 2556.350 What matters are considered grievances?
§ 2556.355 May a VISTA have access to records as part of the VISTA grievance procedure?
§ 2556.360 How may a VISTA bring a grievance?
§ 2556.365 May a VISTA appeal a grievance?
(a) The VISTA may appeal in writing to the appropriate Area Manager the response of the State Program Director to the grievance, as set forth in § 2556.360(b)(3). To be eligible to appeal a grievance response to the Area Manager, the VISTA must have exhausted all appropriate actions as set forth in § 2556.360.
(2) The grievance appeal consists of matters not contained within the definition of a grievance, as specified in section § 2556.350(a);
(3) The grievance appeal consists of matters excluded from the VISTA program grievance procedure, as specified in § 2556.350(b); or
Subpart E—Termination for Cause Procedures Back to Top
Secs. 103(b), 103(c), 103(f), and 404(e), Pub. L. 93-113, as amended.
§ 2556.400 What is termination for cause? What are the criteria for termination for cause?
§ 2556.405 Who has sole authority to remove a VISTA from a VISTA project? Who has sole authority to terminate a VISTA from the VISTA program?
§ 2556.410 May a sponsor request that a VISTA be removed from its project?
§ 2556.415 May CNCS remove a VISTA from a project without the sponsor's request for removal?
§ 2556.420 What are termination for cause proceedings?
(b) The State Program Director or other CNCS State Office staff, to the extent practicable, communicates the matter with the VISTA who is removed from a VISTA project and the administrative procedures as set forth below in §§ 2556.420(c) through (e) are followed.
§ 2556.425 May a VISTA appeal his or her termination for cause?
(a) Within 10 calendar days of the appropriate State Program Director's issuance of the decision to terminate the VISTA for cause, as set forth above in § 2556.420(d), the VISTA may appeal the decision to the appropriate Area Manager. The appeal must be in writing and specify the reasons for the VISTA's disagreement with the decision.
§ 2556.430 Is a VISTA who is terminated early from the VISTA program for other than cause entitled to appeal under these procedures?
(a) Only a VISTA whose early termination from the VISTA program is for cause, and who has answered the proposal to terminate him or her for cause in a timely manner, as set forth in § 2556.420(c), is entitled to appeal the early termination action, as referenced in § 2556.425. A termination for cause is based on a deficiency, or deficiencies, in the performance or conduct of a VISTA.
(b) The following types of early terminations from the VISTA program are not terminations for cause, and are not entitled to appeal under the early termination appeal procedure set forth in §§ 2556.420 and 2556.425:
(1) Resignation from the VISTA program prior to the issuance of a decision to terminate for cause, as set forth in § 2556.420(d);
Subpart F—Summer Associates Back to Top
Secs. 104(d) and 104(e), Pub. L. 93-113, as amended.
§ 2556.500 How is a position for a summer associate established in a project?
§ 2556.505 How do summer associates differ from other VISTAs?
Subpart G—VISTA Leaders Back to Top
Sec. 104(b), Pub. L. 93-113, as amended.
§ 2556.600 How is a position for a leader established in a project, or in multiple projects within a contiguous geographic region?
§ 2556.605 Who is eligible to apply to serve as a leader?
§ 2556.610 What is the application process to apply to become a leader?
(b) Sponsor Recommendation: A sponsor where an individual is seeking to serve as a leader must recommend in writing to CNCS the individual to become a leader. Included with the recommendation must be an evaluation of the individual's performance while in previous service, a description of specific tasks, responsibilities, qualifications, and other relevant information that justifies the placement of the individual in a leader position, and if appropriate, the establishment of a leader position.
(c) Selection: CNCS shall have sole authority to select a leader. The criteria for selection shall include consideration of the individual's application and the sponsor's recommendation described in § 2556.610(b).
§ 2556.615 Who reviews a leader application? Who approves or disapproves a leader application?
§ 2556.620 How does a leader differ from other VISTAs?
The application process to apply to become a leader, as described in § 2556.610, is separate and distinct from the application process to apply to enroll as a VISTA in the VISTA program;
(b) A leader is subject to all the terms and conditions of service described in § 2556.625 of this subpart.
§ 2556.625 What are terms and conditions of service for a leader?
Subpart H—Restrictions and Prohibitions on Political Activities and Lobbying Back to Top
Secs. 104(a), 403, and 415(b), Pub. L. 93-113, as amended.
§ 2556.700 Who is covered by this subpart?
§ 2556.705 What is prohibited political activity?
§ 2556.710 What political activities are VISTAs prohibited from engaging in?
§ 2556.711 What political activities may a VISTA participate in?
§ 2556.712 May VISTAs participate in political organizations?
(a) Provided that paragraph (b) of this section is fully adhered to, and in accordance with the prohibitions set forth in § 2556.710, a VISTA may:
§ 2556.713 May VISTAs participate in political campaigns?
(a) Provided that paragraph (b) of this section is fully adhered to, and in accordance with the prohibitions set forth above in § 2556.710, a VISTA may:
(1) Display pictures, signs, stickers, badges, or buttons associated with political parties, candidates for partisan political office, or partisan political groups, as long as these items are displayed in accordance with the prohibitions set forth above in § 2556.710;
§ 2556.714 May VISTAs participate in elections?
§ 2556.715 May a VISTA be a candidate for public office?
(b) In accordance with the prohibitions set forth in § 2556.710, a VISTA may participate in elections as long as such participation:
(c) Provided that paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section are adhered to, and in accordance with the prohibitions set forth in § 2556.710, a VISTA may:
§ 2556.716 May VISTAs participate in political fundraising activities?
(a) Provided that paragraphs (b)-(d) below of this section are fully adhered to, and in accordance with the prohibitions set forth in § 2556.710, a VISTA may:
§ 2556.717 Are VISTAs prohibited from soliciting or discouraging the political participation of certain individuals?
§ 2556.718 What restrictions and prohibitions are VISTAs subject to who campaign for a spouse or family member?
A VISTA who is the spouse or family member of either a candidate for partisan political office, candidate for political party office, or candidate for public office in a nonpartisan election, is subject to the same restrictions and prohibitions as other VISTAs, as set forth in § 2556.713.
§ 2556.719 May VISTAs participate in lawful demonstrations?
In accordance with the prohibitions set forth in § 2556.710, VISTAs may participate in lawful demonstrations, political rallies, and other political meetings, so long as such participation is in conformance with all of the following:
§ 2556.720 May a sponsor approve the participation of a VISTA in a demonstration or other political meeting?
(b) Any VISTA sponsor which, subsequent to the receipt of any CNCS financial assistance, including the assignment of VISTAs, approves the participation of a VISTA in a demonstration or other political meeting, shall be subject to procedures related to the suspension or termination of such assistance, as provided in Subpart B, §§ 2556.135 to 2556.140.
§ 2556.721 What disciplinary actions are VISTAs subject to for violating restrictions or prohibitions on political activities?
Violations by a VISTA of any of the prohibitions or restrictions set forth in this Subpart may warrant termination for cause, in accordance with proceedings set forth at §§ 2556.420, 2556.425, and 2556.430.
§ 2556.722 What are the requirements of VISTA sponsors regarding political activities?
(b) Failure of a sponsor to comply with the requirements of this Subpart, or a violation of the requirements contained in this Subpart by the sponsor or project, sponsor or project's covered employees, agents, or VISTAs, may be deemed to be a material failure to comply with terms or conditions of the VISTA program. In such a case, the sponsor shall be subject to procedures related to the denial or reduction, or suspension or termination, of such assistance, as provided in §§ 2556.125, 2556.130, and 2556.140.
§ 2556.723 What prohibitions and restrictions on political activity apply to employees of VISTA sponsors or projects?
§ 2556.724 What prohibitions on lobbying activities apply to VISTA sponsors?
Citation: 80 FR 25637
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