Ala. Admin. Code r. 70-X-1-.03

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 02, November 27, 2024

Section 70-X-1-.03 - Department Duties Under Federal Aging Programs

(1) The Department serves as the State Unit on Aging pursuant to the Federal Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended.

(2) The Department is designated in Title 38 Chapter 3, Code of Ala. 1975, as the State Agency to administer all programs made available to Alabama under the Federal Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended. The Department shall administer these programs in conformity with Title 45, Chapter 13, Code of Federal Regulations and policy guidance issuances from the Administration on Aging of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

(3) Federal regulations governing grants for State and Community Programs on Aging as published in the Federal Register, are applicable to all recipients of grants and contracts funded by the Older Americans Act, including the Department, area agencies and service providers. These Alabama administrative rules are intended to complement and clarify requirements, procedures and Departmental policies applicable to the Older Americans Act Programs and Services. As such, the Department adopts by reference all rules and regulations promulgated by the U.S. Administration on Aging as it pertains to the Older Americans Act.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 70-X-1-.03

Filed May 20, 1992. Repealed and New Rule: Filed June 5, 2009; effective July 10, 2009.

Author: Irene B. Collins, Commissioner

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 38-3-8 (Act 2008-39), Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended ( Public Law 109-365 ), 45 C.F.R. §1321 Subpart B.