AmeriCorps National Service Program - Final Rule

SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service (``the Corporation'') is issuing several amendments to existing provisions relating to the AmeriCorps national service program and adding rules to clarify the Corporation's prohibition on making false or misleading statements and requirements for participant evaluations, living allowance disbursements, multiple applications for the same project, use of national service insignia, and other requirements. List of Topics I. Background II. Public Comments III. Specifics of Final Rule and Analysis of Comments A. Definition of Participant B. Prohibited Activities: Voter Registration C. Participant Evaluations and Eligibility To Serve a Second Term of Service D. Living Allowance Disbursements E. Waiver of Living Allowance by a Participant F. Applications for the Same Project G. Performance Measures H. Civil Rights I. Use of National Service Insignia J. Disqualification and Forfeiture Based on False or Misleading Statements K. Inspector General Access to Grantee Records L. State Commission Composition Requirements M. State Plans IV. Summary of Redesignations V. Effective Dates VI. Rulemaking Analyses and Notices DATES: This final rule is effective November 17, 2008.