Federal Register: December 27, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 249)
DOCID: FR Doc 02-32665
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Interior Department
NOTICE: NOTICES
ACTION: Meetings:
DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice of public regional consultation meetings on the Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act of 1999 (Public Law 106107).
SUBJECT CATEGORY:
Consultation Meetings on the Department of the Interior's Financial Assistance Programs
DATES: See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for dates of meetings.
DOCUMENT SUMMARY:
The Department of the Interior is conducting several regional consultation meetings to implement the Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act of 1999. The meetings are designed to give interested members of the public a chance to comment on the Department's financial assistance programs and offer suggestions for changes. We encourage any interested individuals or organizations to participate by attending the consultations or by providing written comments. We are especially interested in comments by current financial assistance recipients and applicants.
SUMMARY:
Financial assistance programs; consultation meetings,
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The Department is conducting regional consultation meetings to discuss the Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act of 1999 (Public Law 106107) (the ``Act''). The Act requires federal agencies to improve the effectiveness and performance of federal financial assistance programs; simplify federal financial assistance application and reporting requirements; improve the delivery of services to the public; and facilitate greater coordination among those responsible for delivering such services. The Act requires agencies to receive comments from the public and to consult with representatives of nonFederal entities regarding the development of a plan to simplify their financial assistance programs. The Department has already participated in a governmentwide consultation and is now seeking information specific to Interior's programs. At these meetings, the Department will explain its financial assistance programs and application requirements and solicit suggestions for improvements that it can make. If you or an organization that you represent has an interest in the Department's financial assistance programs, we encourage you to attend these meetings and participate in the consultation process.
The following bureaus and offices of the Department are sponsoring
the consultation meetings: The Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Bureau of
Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, the Minerals Management
Service, the National Business Center, the National Park Service, the
Office of Acquisition and Property Management, the Office of the
Assistant Secretary for Policy Management and Budget, the Office of
Insular Affairs, the Office of Surface Mining, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Geological Survey. The meeting in
Honolulu is specifically geared toward organizations and individuals
interested in obtaining, and authorized to obtain, financial assistance
from the Department's Office of Insular Affairs. The second
consultation scheduled in Albuquerque, NM, (February 5, 2003, 1 p.m.)
is specifically for organizations, individuals and Tribes interested in
obtaining further information on the Bureau of Indian Affairs' grants
and financial assistance process. The following table shows the dates
and times of the regional meetings. For the convenience of those who
require accommodations, we have reserved hotel rooms at a special
reduced rate at each meeting location. To obtain the special rate,
contact the hotel following the instructions given in the table. Be
sure to mention that you want the special rate for Consultation Under
Public Law 106107. For further information, contact Tammy Pataluna at
the number or address shown in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
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How to reserve hotel
Date and times of meeting Location of meeting rooms
January 29, 2003, 9:30 a.m. Catamaran Resort, Call the Catamaran
to 5 p.m., January 30, 3999 Mission Blvd., Resort at 800530
2003, 9:30 a.m. to noon. San Diego, 8725. To receive
California 92109. the special rate,
you must make
reservations by
January 13, 2003.
February 4, 2003, 9:30 a.m. Doubletree Hotel, Call the Doubletree
to 5 p.m., February 5, Albuquerque, New Hotel at 888223
2003, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Mexico 87102. 4113. To receive
the special rate,
you must make
reservations by
January 13, 2003.
February 5, 2003, 1 p.m. to Doubletree Hotel, Call the Doubletree
5 p.m., February 6, 2003, Albuquerque, New Hotel at 888223
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mexico 87102. 4113. To receive
the special rate,
you must make
reservations by
January 13, 2003.
February 19, 2003, 9:30 a.m. Hilton Hawaiian Call the Hilton
to 5 p.m., February 20, Village, 2005 Kalia Hawaiian Village at
2003, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Road, Honolulu, 8089494321. To
Hawaii 96815. receive the special
rate, you must make
reservations by
February 3, 2003.
March 18, 2003, 9:30 a.m. to South Interior Call the State Plaza
5 p.m., March 19, 2003, Building, 1951 Hotel, 2117 E
9:30 a.m. to noon. Constitution Street, NW., at 800
Avenue, NW., 4242859. To
Washington, DC receive the special
20240. rate, you must make
reservations by
February 21, 2003.
Dated: December 20, 2002.
Debra E. Sonderman,
Director, Office of Acquisition and Property Management.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
Tammy Pataluna, telephone: 202-208- 4080, email: tammy_pataluna@ios.doi.gov, mailing address: 1849 C Street, NW., Mail Stop 5512, Washington, DC 20240, website: http://www.doi.gov/pam/Grantcomment.html .