the State plan for Independent Living Services. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-l 10. Award Procedure: Awards are made on approval of the Commissioner of Rehabilitation Services and the Assistant Secretary, OSERS, based on a review of findings of Federal and nonfederal reviewers. Deadlines: Contact the headquarters or regional offices for application deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 90 to 120 days. Appeals: None. Renewals: Project periods can be up to five years. Previous project periods have been limited to 36 months. Projects may be continued based on annual review of accomplishments, submittal of a continuation application, and the availability of funds. Renewals are available only through the new application process. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Individual/Family; (b) Handicapped (e.g. Deaf, Blind, Crippled); (c) Senior Citizen (60+); INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Information may be obtained from the regional offices (Regional Commissioner, Rehabilitation Services Administration) listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Headquarters Office: Raymond Melhoff, Rehabilitation Services Administration, OSERS, Department of Education, MES Building, Room 3416, 330 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20202-2741. Telephone: (202) 205-9320. 544 RESIDENT OPPORTUNITY AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
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