Sentences with phrase «federal assistance under»

From Axios: As of Oct. 25, FEMA had paid $ 2.8 billion in federal assistance under the National Flood Insurance Program to people affected by Hurricane Harvey and $ 179 million...

Any surface transportation project which receives Federal assistance under Title 23, United States Code (as in effect on August 10, 2005, the date of the enactment of section 142 (m)

any surface transportation project eligible for Federal assistance under this title or chapter 53 of title 49;

The Commonwealth of Virginia has agreed to contribute $ 150 million to Phase 2 and the project will be eligible for federal assistance under the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) program.

Any facility for the transfer of freight from truck to rail or rail to truck (including any temporary storage facilities directly related to such transfers) that receives Federal assistance under Title 23 or Title 49, U.S.C.

Any surface transportation project that receives Federal assistance under Title 23, U.S.C., as in effect on August 10, 2005, the date of the enactment of Section 142 (m).

Not exact matches

It requires that «no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.»

Furthermore, under the general welfare provision of the Constitution, the Federal Government offers financial assistance to states and local communities for a variety of educational purposes, ranging from subsidies for school lunch programs to salaries for teachers of agriculture and loans for school building construction.

Legal requirements for accessibility to institutions which receive federal funds are listed in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; it states that «no otherwise qualified handicapped individual... shall, solely by reason of his handicap, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.»

Among the questions: what is working, and not working, in the Build it Back program, the mayor's reaction to a report that a family he visited in the Arverne section of Rockaway is «getting close» to losing faith in the mayor, the scope / number of people still directly affected by Sandy, whether his weekend trip to Pennsylvania involved a meeting with the consultants running the Build it Back program, whether he stands by statements he made during a September visit to Far Rockaway's St. Mary Star of the Sea, whether the Bloomberg administration allocated enough money to housing from the first tranch of federal assistance, whether he agrees with Oddo's idea of acquiring land for redevelopment, the role of Michael DeLoach in Build it Back, whether New Yorkers should be concerned that they may lose desirable options under Build it Back after de Blasio completes his review and issues on elevation of existing structures v. new construction.

Under the terms of the settlement between Bank of America and a federal task force Mr. Schneiderman co-chairs, the lender will dole out $ 300 million in cash and $ 500 million in assorted relief efforts to New York State alone, with the rest getting spread across the country in the form of both hard currency and assistance to renters and homeowners.

(2) FEDERAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PERCENTAGE - The term «Federal medical assistance percentage» has the meaning given that term with respect to a State under section 1905 (b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d (bFEDERAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PERCENTAGE - The term «Federal medical assistance percentage» has the meaning given that term with respect to a State under section 1905 (b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396dASSISTANCE PERCENTAGE - The term «Federal medical assistance percentage» has the meaning given that term with respect to a State under section 1905 (b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d (bFederal medical assistance percentage» has the meaning given that term with respect to a State under section 1905 (b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396dassistance percentage» has the meaning given that term with respect to a State under section 1905 (b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d (b)-RRB-.

Monroe County's eligibility for federal assistance for flood damage is under review, according to a FEMA spokesman.

Betty Rosa, the Regents chancellor, said in answer to a reporter's question that the board is more concerned with getting federal financial assistance for the state's schools than in how schools may be labeled under the new federal guidelines.

Under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Public Assistance, the state, local and tribal governments, and specific non-profits will be eligible for more funding.

Under this federal law, a family of four, earning up to $ 32,319 is eligible for Medicaid assistance, Poloncarz said, making it available to lower - income working families living above the federal poverty level.

The NYT adds: «Mr. Kruger had been under investigation by federal prosecutors in Brooklyn who were looking into accusations that he had helped businessmen surmount bureaucratic hurdles in exchange for assistance raising campaign money, but the charges stemmed from an investigation by Manhattan federal prosecutors and the Federal Bureau of Investifederal prosecutors in Brooklyn who were looking into accusations that he had helped businessmen surmount bureaucratic hurdles in exchange for assistance raising campaign money, but the charges stemmed from an investigation by Manhattan federal prosecutors and the Federal Bureau of Investifederal prosecutors and the Federal Bureau of InvestiFederal Bureau of Investigation.

The Federal Voting Assistance Program is a government program that assists such voters and exercises other authority under this act.

Federal climate plans created under the former president, tribal assistance programs and references to international cooperation have been stricken from the EPA's Web site

As in California's CORE districts, a collaborative of ten districts that received a federal waiver under NCLB, the multiple measures can be weighted periodically — the new law requires a determination once every three years — to allow a calculation of which schools are most in need of assistance.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that parents have their own broad, enforceable rights under federal special education law, and thus they may represent themselves in federal court without the assistance of a lawyer.

Many private schools do not want to be considered «recipients of federal financial assistance» out of concern that such a designation would make them subject to the onerous federal regulations and enforcement actions (such as those that fall under Title IX) of the federal civil rights agencies, including the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

To qualify for the Opportunity Scholarship Program, students must either receive benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or have a family earning no more than 185 percent of the federal poverty level when they enter the program ($ 43,568 for a family of four in 2013 — 2014).

The entire case for government control therefore rests on Title VI, which contains the general prohibition that «No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.»

WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today a total of approximately $ 13 million in new federal assistance for the U.S. Virgin Islands under the Immediate Aid to Restart School Operations (K - 12 Restart) program.

For submission and technical assistance information for the 2017 - 2018 Federal Program Applications under the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 see Superintendent's Memo, 134 - 17, April 28, 2017.

In fact, Trump's Education Department has reversed federal action on this issue by ending the Opening Doors, Expanding Opportunities grant program.16 For her part, U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos recently stated that she would support diversity under the Magnet School Assistance Program; only time will tell if this is a true priority or rhetoric.17

Assistance to Title I districts and schools identified for improvement including identifying and understanding improvement strategies and sanctions as required under federal Title I law

Your help is needed to ensure funding is sufficient to support magnet school programs, especially through the federal Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP), which is authorized under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

Throughout 2017 - 18, legislators, legislative staff and governor's staff from Oklahoma requested assistance on topics including postsecondary education, school administrators, shared school district services, teacher shortages and school accountability under federal law.

Title IX, originally passed by Congress in 1972, says no person «shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.»

The Federal Programs department meets regulations and provides assistance to school districts under the requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), currently enacted as the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

Under new state and federal policies, most high - need schools we work with at the Community Training and Assistance Center are implementing more rigorous approaches to teacher support and evaluation.

Tennessee graduates who qualify for the Federal Pell Grant and have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) under $ 2,100 can receive additional aid through the Tennessee Student Assistance Award.

Finally, the Departments will continue to provide technical assistance to schools on the adoption and administration of discipline policies consistent with their obligations under Federal civil rights laws.

WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today a total of approximately $ 84.5 million in new federal assistance for Florida under the Immediate Aid to Restart School Operations (K - 12 Restart) program.

[81] While these contingent commitments are not an obligation and do not guarantee receipt of RRIF or TIFIA credit assistance, as applicable, they represent an agreement between the DOT and a project sponsor to provide credit assistance subject to the satisfaction of all of the terms and conditions for credit assistance set forth under the RRIF or TIFIA statutes, as applicable, including satisfaction of Federal eligibility requirements (such as the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969) and the availability of budgetary authority for such credit assistance.

(10) PROJECT READINESS. - To be eligible for assistance under this chapter, the applicant shall demonstrate a reasonable expectation that the contracting process for construction of the project can commence by not later than 90 days after the date on which a Federal credit instrument is obligated for the project under this chapter.»

Such study shall encompass the extent to which other programs administered by the Secretary do or might contribute to the objectives set forth in clauses (1) and (2) of the preceding sentence and the method by which all such programs can be coordinated at Federal, State, and local levels with those carried out under this ACT to the end that individuals with the most severe handicaps are assured of receiving the kinds of assistance necessary for them to achieve such objects.

-» (A) IN GENERAL. - Except as provided in subparagraph (B), to be eligible for assistance under this chapter, a project shall have eligible project costs that are reasonably anticipated to equal or exceed the lesser of -» (i)(I) $ 50,000,000; or» (ii) in the case of a rural infrastructure project, $ 25,000,000; and» (ii) 331⁄3 percent of the amount of Federal highway assistance funds apportioned for the most recently completed fiscal year to the State in which the project is located.»

-» (1) ESTABLISHMENT. - The Secretary shall establish a rolling application process under which projects that are eligible to receive credit assistance under subsection (a) shall receive credit assistance on terms acceptable to the Secretary, if adequate funds are available to cover the subsidy costs associated with the Federal credit instrument.»

49 USC 306, Federal - Aid Highway Act A person in the United States may not be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under, a project, program, or activity because of race, color, national origin, or sex when any part of the project, program, or activity is financed through financial assistance under the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 or Title V of the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976.

-» (A) IN GENERAL. - To be eligible for assistance under this chapter, a project shall satisfy applicable creditworthiness standards, which, at a minimum, shall include -» (i) a rate covenant, if applicable;» (ii) adequate coverage requirements to ensure repayment;» (iii) an investment grade rating from at least 2 rating agencies on debt senior to the Federal credit instrument; and» (iv) a rating from at least 2 rating agencies on the Federal credit instrument, subject to the condition that, with respect to clause (iii), if the total amount of the senior debt and the Federal credit instrument is less than $ 75,000,000, 1 rating agency opinion for each of the senior debt and Federal credit instrument shall be sufficient.»

No otherwise qualified handicapped individual in the United States, as defined in section 7 (6), shall, solely by reason of his handicap, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 states that no person in the Unites States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which the recipient receives Federal assistance.

The TIFIA established a Federal credit program for eligible transportation projects of national or regional significance under which the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) may provide 3 forms of credit assistance — secured (direct) loans, loan guarantees, and standby lines of credit.

In addition to the activities described above, the FAST Act expanded eligible purposes to include financing economic development, including commercial and residential development, and related infrastructure and activities, that (i) incorporate private investment, (ii) is physically or functionally related to a passenger rail station or multimodal station that includes rail service, (iii) has a high probability of the applicant commencing the contracting process for construction not later than 90 days after the date on which the RRIF loan or loan guarantee is obligated, and (iv) has a high probability of reducing the need for financial assistance under any other Federal program for the relevant passenger rail station or service by increasing ridership, tenant lease payments, or other activities that generate revenue exceeding costs (Transit - Oriented Development Projects or TOD Projects).

Department means the United States Department of Transportation; Grant means Federal financial assistance in the form of funds provided to a sponsor, planning agency, or state under this part; Grantee means the recipient of a grant.

The TIFIA established a Federal credit program for eligible transportation projects of national or regional significance under which the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) may provide three forms of credit assistance — secured (direct) loans, loan guarantees, and standby lines of credit.

Nothing in this title shall add to or detract from any existing authority with respect to any program or activity under which Federal financial assistance is extended by way of a contract of insurance or guaranty.