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Just part of what I got belatedly thru FOIA about all of the illegal 
destruction of MCB by Zimmer and all the state hacks....Oh by the way the 
so-called state ADA compliance officer, Sharon Ellis was involved in this 
too.

Best,

Joe
Zimmer, Mike (LARA)

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Subject:

Zimmer, Mike (LARA)

Friday, June 22, 2012 11:37 AM

'Frye, Daniel'

daniel.frye at xxxxxxxxxxx; Feder, Emily

RE: Follow-Up

Dan:

You inferred correctly. While the structure will change as we transition 
from the independent commission model currently in place to the new bureau, 
the wide-ranging jurisdiction currently vested in the MCB (including rehab, 
literacy, and BEP} will remained housed in one agency. The programs remain 
status quo -  the structure changes.

I am sure we will be talking further as we work toward the October 1 
transition. In the meantime, if you need clarification on anything, give me 
a call.

Mike

From: Frye,Daniel [mailto:Daniel.Frye at ed.gov]

Sent: Friday,June 22, 2012 10:30 AM

To: Zimmer,Mike (LARA)

Cc: daniel.frye at xxxxxxxxxxx;Feder, Emily

Subject:  RE: Follow-Up

Mike:

Thank you for your message. Yes, please fill me in as to the state's plans 
for the BEP program going forward.  We infer from  the text of the Executive 
Order that things will remain status quo with the program, where there was 
no reference to it being anywhere else than in the new bureau, but  because 
of the extensive conversation about the program's structure and placement, 
RSA remains keen to know what Michigan plans to do.

While I am out of the office today too, please respond to my work and home 
email addresses by using the reply to all command to answer to this message.

I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for all of your work thus far; 
it would appear that we are nearing the end of this transition.

With Kind Regards,

Daniel B.    Frye, J.D.

Management and Program Specialist Randolph-Sheppard and Helen Keller 
National Center Programs

u.s. Department of  Education

Office of Special Education

and Rehabilitative  Services Rehabilitation Services Administration 550 12th 
Street, SW,   Room 5023

Washington, DC    20202-2800

(202)  245-7308 office (202)  245-7591 fax (410)  241-7006 mobile 
daniel.frye at ed.gov

From: Zimmer, Mike (LARA) [mailto:zimmerm at michigan.gov]

Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 7:44 AM

To: Frye, Daniel

Subject:  Follow-Up

Morning Dan:

Craig sent me a response to our latest EO but had a question at the end 
regarding BEP. I tried to follow-up, but his email response basically said 
he was out on reviews for the next two weeks. Is this something you want me 
to fill you in on?

Mike

Zimmer, Mike (LARA)

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Subject:

Frye, Daniel <Daniei.Frye at ed.gov> Friday, June 22, 2012 10:32 AM

Zimmer, Mike (LARA) daniel.frye at xxxxxxxxxxx; Feder, Emily RE: Follow-Up

Daniel's home email address is danielfrye at xxxxxxxxxxx. Thank you--

From: Frye, Daniel

Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 10:30 AM

To: 'Zimmer, Mike (LARA)'

Cc: 'daniel.frye at xxxxxxxxxxx'; Feder,  Emily

Subject: RE: Follow-Up

Mike:

Thank you for your message. Yes, please fill me in as to the state's plans 
for the BEP program going forward.  We infer from the text of the Executive 
Order that things will remain status quo with the program, where there was 
no reference to it being anywhere else than in the new bureau, but because 
of the extensive conversation about the program's structure and placement, 
RSA remains keen to know what Michigan plans to do.

While I am out of the office today too, please respond to my work and home 
email addresses by using the reply to all command to answer to this message.

I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for all of your work thus far; 
it would appear that we are nearing the end of this transition.

With Kind Regards,

Daniel B.   Frye  J.D.

Management and Program Specialist Randolph-Sheppard and  Helen Keller 
NationalCenter  Programs

U.S.  Department of  Education·

Office of SpecialEducation  and  Rehabilitative Services Rehabilitation 
Services Administration

550  12th Street  SW, Room 5023

Washington,  DC       20202-2800 (202)  245-7308 office

(202)  245-7591 fax

(410)  241-7006 mobile daniel.frye at ed.gov

From: Zimmer, Mike (LARA) [mailto:zimmerm at michigan.govl

Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 7:44 AM

To: Frye,Daniel

Subject: Follow-Up

Morning Dan:

Craig sent me a response to our latest EO but had a question at the end 
regarding BEP. I tried to follow-up, but his email response basically said 
he was out on reviews for the next two weeks. Is this something you want me 
to fill you in on?

Mike

Zimmer, Mike (LARA)

From: Sent: To:

Subject:

Zimmer, Mike (LARA)

Friday, June 22, 2012 7:37 PJil

'McManus, Craig'

RE: Draft Executive Order

Thanks Craig. Can you give me a call and I can explain the answer to your 
question on BEP?

Mike

(517) 373-3286 or

Cell- (517) 285-4126

From: McManus, Craig [mailto:Craig.McManus at ed.govJ

Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 4:07 PM To: Zimmer 1 Mike (LARA) .

Cc: Przekop-Shaw 1 Susan (AG); Murley, David (GOV);Stork-Phillips, Denise; 
Hilfinger, Steven (LARA);Eshbach, Roseann; Rosen, Jeff; Anthony, Edward; 
Rankin-White, Sue; Finch, Tom; Daniel Frye (danielfrye at xxxxxxxxxxx); Sheehy, 
Jennifer; Snyderman, Mark; Dobak, Carol; Mitchell, Suzanne; Feder,Emily

Subject: RE: Draft Executive Order

Good afternoon,

Thank you for sending the revised draft Executive Order that outlines the 
proposed Michigan vocational rehabilitation (VR) reorganization efforts. 
RSA, with consultation  from its Office of General Counsel, reviewed the 
document and has determined that the draft Executive Order appears on the 
surface, to meet the minimum  legal requirements for the Rehabilitation Act 
of 1973, as amended, the Randolph-Sheppard Act, as amended, and VR and 
Randolph-Sheppard implementing regulations at 34 CFR part 361and 34 CFR part 
395, respectively.

According to the Executive Order, the Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) 
will be transferred to the Department of Human Services, the Michigan 
Commission for the Blind will be abolished, and the Bureau of Services for 
Blind Persons (BSBP) will be created within the Department  of Licensing and 
Regulatory Affairs (LARA). Furthermore, the Executive Order states that LARA 
will serve as the designated state agency under the Rehabilitation Act and 
BSBP will serve as the state licensing agency (SLA) under the 
Randolph-Sheppard Act. While the Executive Order does not specifically 
identify, nor is it required to do so, MRS and BSBP as the designated state 
units (DSUs) for the VR program, it  appears that these entities will serve 
as the DSUs. It is important that Michigan understand that the SLA must be 
the agency providing VR services to blind (34 CFR 395.2); therefore,if BSBP 
is the SLA, it must be the DSU for the provision of VR services to the 
blind.  RSA would like to remind you that the FY 2013 State Plans, which 
Michigan will soon submit for RSA's review and approval, must specify the 
entities that will be the DSUs on October 1, 2012.

In its review of the draft Executive Order, RSA noted that the references to 
the state vending program were not included in the latest iteration.  As 
this was a point of much discussion during the review of the previous draft 
Executive Order, RSA requests clarification as to whether Michigan intends 
to proceed with its prior plan to separate the state vending program from 
the federal Randolph-Sheppard program.  If Michigan intends to move forward 
with this plan, RSA would like to offer any additional technical assistance 
that the state may require to ensure that the federal Randolph-Sheppard 
program and state vending programs are functioning in an efficient manner 
that complies with all applicable federal

requirements.

We thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback, look forward to your 
response, and welcome any additional questions, concerns, or requests for 
technical assistance.

Sincerely,

Craig McManus

Financial Management Specialist

Rehabilitation Services Administration

550 12th Street,S.W. Room 5181

Washington,D.C., 20202

202-245-6579 craig.mcmanus at ed.gov

-----Original Message----

From: Zimmer, Mike (LARA) fmailto:zimmerm at michigan.gov] Sent: Friday,June 
15, 2012 10:48 AM

To:McManus, Craig

Cc: Przekop-Shaw,Susan (AG);Murley, David (GOV};Stork-Phillips,Denise; 
Hilfinger,Steven (LARA) Subject:Draft Executive Order

Craig:

Per our conversation earlier this morning, please find attached a draft 
version of the executive order currently being considered for the Michigan 
Rehabilitation Services and Michigan Commission for the Blind.

As we discussed, this version will look remarkably similar to the version 
your team reviewed several weeks ago with three important changes:

1}      While the Michigan Commissioner for the Blind is still eliminated 
and still being replaced by a bureau (therefore moving away from the 
independent commission model}, its duties are no longer being split along 
vendor services and rehab services lines. It will be a single entity.

2}     The new Bureau of Services for Blind Persons will be housed in the 
Department  of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the Michigan 
Rehabilitation Services will be housed in the Department of Human Services.

3}       Both the bureau and MRS will work through a single rehab council to 
be administratively housed in DHS.

As in previous versions, while there will be a Commission for Blind Persons, 
it will be advisory only.

Craig as we discussed, Michigan would like to proceed on the EO quickly to 
meet the timetables for state plan amendments.  As a result, we need your 
response (which we assume will be positive} next week. Please note,that this 
draft has not been publically released in Michigan and has not been shared 
yet with the impacted bureaus. As a result, please keep its contents 
confidential.

Thank you for your prompt attention.

Mike

(517} 373-3286

Zimmer, Mike (LARA)

From: Sent: To: Cc:

Subject: Attachments:

Good afternoon,

McManus, Craig <Craig.McManus at ed.gov> Thursday, June 21, 2012 4:07 PM

Zimmer, Mike (LARA)

Przekop-Shaw, Susan (AG); Murley, David (GOV); Stork-Phillips, Denise; 
Hilfinger, Steven (LARA); Eshbach, Roseann; Rosen, Jeff; Anthony, Edward; 
Rankin-White, Sue; Finch, Tom; Daniel Frye (danielfrye at xxxxxxxxxxx); Sheehy, 
Jennifer; Snyderman, Mark; Dobak, Carol;

Mitchell, Suzanne; Feder, Emily

RE: Draft Executive Order

2012-_ New MCBMRS (6).doc

Thank you for sending the revised draft Executive Order that outlines the 
proposed Michigan vocational rehabilitation (VR) reorganization efforts. 
RSA, with consultation from its Office of General Counsel, reviewed the 
document and has determined that the draft Executive Order appears, on the 
surface, to meet the minimum  legal requirements for the Rehabilitation Act 
of 1973, as amended, the Randolph-Sheppard Act, as amended, and VR and 
Randolph-Sheppard implementing regulations at 34 CFR part 361and 34 CFR part 
395,respectively.

According to the Executive Order, the Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) 
will be transferred to the Department of Human Services,the Michigan 
Commission for the Blind will be abolished,and the Bureau of Services for 
Blind Persons (BSBP) will be created within the Department of Licensing and 
Regulatory Affairs (LARA). Furthermore, the Executive Order states that LARA 
will serve as the designated state agency under the Rehabilitation Act and 
BSBP will serve as the state licensing agency  (SLA) under the 
Randolph-Sheppard Act. While the Executive Order does not specifically 
identify, nor is it required to do so, MRS and BSBP as the designated state 
units (DSUs) for the VR program, it appears that these entities  will serve 
as the DSUs. It is important that Michigan understand that the SLA must be 
the agency providing VR services to blind (34 CFR 395.2); therefore, if BSBP 
is the SLA, it must be the DSU for the provision of VR services to the 
blind.  RSA would like to remind you that the FY 2013 State Plans, which 
Michigan will soon submit for RSA's review and approval, must specify the 
entities that will be the DSUs on October 1,2012.

In its review of the draft Executive Order, RSA noted that the references to 
the state vending program were not included in the latest iteration. As this 
was a point of much discussion during the review of the previous draft 
Executive Order, RSA requests clarification as to whether Michigan intends 
to proceed with its prior plan to separate the state vending program from 
the federal Randolph-Sheppard program.  If Michigan intends to move forward 
with this plan, RSA would like to offer any additional technical assistance 
that the state may require to ensure that the federal Randolph-Sheppard 
program and state vending programs are functioning in an efficient manner 
that complies with all applicable federal requirements.

We thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback, look forward to your 
response, and welcome any additional questions, concerns, or requests for 
technical assistance.

Sincerely,

Craig McManus

Financial Management Specialist

Rehabilitation Services Administration

550 12th Street,S.W. Room 5181

Washington, D.C.,20202

202-245-6579 craig.mcmanus at ed.gov

-----Original Message-----

From: Zimmer, Mike (LARA) [mailto:zimmerm at michigan.govJ Sent: Friday, June 
15, 2012 10:48 AM

To: McManus, Craig

Cc: Przekop-Shaw, Susan (AG); Murley, David (GOV);Stork-Phillips, Denise; 
Hilfinger, Steven (LARA) Subject: Draft Executive Order

Craig:

Per our conversation earlier this morning, please find attached a draft 
version of the executive order currently being considered for the Michigan 
Rehabilitation Services and Michigan Commission for the Blind.

As we discussed, this version will look remarkably similar to the version 
your team reviewed several weeks ago with three important changes:

1)     While the Michigan Commissioner for the Blind is still eliminated and 
still being replaced by a bureau (therefore moving away from the independent 
commission model),its duties are no longer being split along vendor services 
and rehab services lines. It will be a single entity.

2)      The new Bureau of Services for Blind Persons will be housed in the 
Department of licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the Michigan 
Rehabilitation Services will be housed in the Department of Human Services.

3)       Both the bureau and MRS will work through a single rehab council to 
be administratively housed in DHS.

As in previous versions, while there will be a Commission for Blind Persons 
,it will be advisory only.

Craig as we discussed, Michigan would like to proceed on the EO quickly to 
meet the timetables for state plan amendments. As a result, we need your 
response (which we assume will be positive) next week. Please note, that 
this draft has not been publically released in Michigan and has not been 
shared yet with the impacted bureaus. As a result, please keep its contents 
confidential.

Thank you for your prompt attention.

Mike

(517) 373-3286

From: Sent: To: Cc:

Subject: Attachments:

Craig:

Zimmer, Mike (LARA)

Friday, June 15, 2012 10:48 AM Craig.mcmanus at ed.gov

Przekop-Shaw, Susan (AG); Murley, David (GOV); Stork-Phillips, Denise; 
Hilfinger, Steven

(LARA)

Draft Executive Order

2012-_ New MCBMRS (6).doc

Per our conversation earlier this morning, please find attached a draft 
version of the executive order currently being considered for the Michigan 
Rehabilitation Services and Michigan Commission for the Blind.

As we discussed, this version will look remarkably similar to the version 
your team reviewed several weeks ago with three important changes:

1)   While the Michigan Commissioner for the Blind is still eliminated and 
still being replaced by a bureau (therefore moving away from the independent 
commission model),its duties are no longer being split along vendor services 
and rehab services lines. It will be a single entity.

2)   The new Bureau of Services for Blind Persons will be housed in the 
Department of Licensing and Regulatory

Affairs and the Michigan Rehabilitation Services will be housed in the 
Department  of Human Services.

3)     Both the bureau and MRS will work through a single rehab council to 
be administratively housed in DHS.

As in previous versions; while there will be a Commission for Blind Persons, 
it will be advisory only.

Craig as we discussed, Michigan would like to proceed on the EO quickly to 
meet the timetables for state plan amendments. As a result, we need your 
response (which we assume will be positive) next week. Please note,that this 
draft has not been publically released in Michigan and has not been shared 
yet with the impacted bureaus. As a result, please keep its contents 
confidential.

Thank you for your prompt attention. Mike

(517) 373-3286

From: Sent: To: Cc:

Subject:

Good afternoon,

McManus, Craig <Craig.McManus at ed.gov> Thursday, May 31, 2012 4:09 PM

Cannon, Patrick (LARA); Porter, Jaye  (LARA)

Jones, Leamon (LARA); Luzenski, Sue (LARA); Adams, Louis (LARA); Zimmer, 
Mike (LARA); Beatty, Timothy; Cavataio, Christyne; Doyle, Julya; Jones, 
David; Sadler, Charles; Stegemiller, Megan

Due Date Extension for Michigan State Plans

As we move forward toward the submission dates for the FY 2013 State Plans, 
I would like to take this opportunity to address Michigan's request for an 
extension of the due date.  Through teleconferences and emails that have 
transpired over the past few months, I have been informed about both MRS' 
and MCB's intent to conduct public hearings to address the transfer from 
LARA to DHS. While I am not aware of the current schedule for conducting the 
public meetings, it has been expressed by both agencies that this process 
will delay the submission of the FY 2013 State Plans.

There is no formal mechanism for RSA to extend the deadline for a State 
Plan, which is why you have not received anything in writing regarding a 
specific due date.  In conversations  with both agencies it was indicated 
that the State Plans may be ready for submission to RSA at different times, 
which may explain any discrepancy in anticipated submission dates between 
the agencies.

The most  important factor to keep in mind is that your FY 2013 VR funding 
is tied to the approval of the FY 2013 State Plan,so it is critical to 
submit  the State Plan as soon as possible to allow time for this process. 
Therefore, there is no specific date for which an extension can be granted, 
but in general, submitting the State Plan to RSA by early August should 
allow us time to review  the plan, provide any feedback/revision requests 
to you, and to have the VR agency(s) revise the State Plan and resubmit it 
necessary, prior to October 1,2012.  In essence, the sooner you can submit 
the plan to us, the better our likelihood of being able to work through the 
approval process with you.

I hope this helps to answer any questions you may have related  to the State 
Plan approval process. Please feel free to send any further questions.

Thanks, Craig

Craig McManus

Financial Management Specialist

Rehabilitation Services Administration

550 12th Street, S.W. Room 5181

Washington, D.C., 20202

202-245-6579 craig.mcmanus at ed.gov

From: Sent: To: Subject:

McManus, Craig <Craig.McManus at ed.gov> Thursday, April19, 2012 11:24 AM

Zimmer, Mike (LARA)

RE: Revised Executive Order

Good morning Mike,

As I mentioned to you yesterday, we had our internal discussion regarding 
the revised E.O. and we have some questions and concerns we would like to 
discuss this afternoon, if possible due to the time sensitivity, with you, 
Jaye Porter and

Pat Cannon.

Please let me know your availability, as I am running off to the next 
meeting. Thanks, Craig

Craig McManus

Financial Management Specialist

Rehabilitation Services Administration

550 12th Street, S.W. Room 5181

Washington, D.C., 20202

202-245-6579 craig.mcmanus at ed.gov

-----Original Message-----

From: Zimmer, Mike (LARA) [mailto:zimmerm at michigan.govl

Sent: Monday, April16,2012 10:32 AM To: McManus, Craig

Cc: Rooney,Brian (DHS);Stork-Phillips, Denise; Visconti, Rebekah 
(DHS);Przekop-Shaw, Susan (AG); Ellis, Sharon (DTMB); Murley, David (GOV)

Subject: Revised Executive Order

Craig:

Per our discussion last week, I am forwarding to you this morning draft 
versions of our proposed executive order revisions. You will find three 
documents:

1)      A simple rescission of Executive Order 2012-2

2)      A new executive order moving MCB and MRS to the Department of Human 
Services, but preserving blind services as a separate and distinct bureau. 
Following the Texas model, the  Bureau of Services to Blind Persons and MRS 
will funnel through one Council, but are envisioned to each operate 
distinctly and have their own state plans. At the same time, we have 
clarified Randolph Sheppard responsibilities by vesting the federal program 
in DHS and placing the state program, as originally envisioned in DTMB.

3}     An Interagency Agreement detailing the dual employment of those staff 
members assigned to vendor activities for both DHS and DTMB.

I envision that the Interagency Agreement and any nominee processes 
ultimately utilized will be finalized as part of the state plan amendment 
process. I did, however, want you to see the draft agreement ahead of time 
so you would know where we are heading.

It is our intention to issue the new executive order(s) prior to the 
expiration of the 60 day implementation timetable set in Executive Order 
2012-2- meaning, early next week. As we discussed last week, we need, 
therefore, your agency's

sign off on the drafts by Friday to make the timing work.

Thank you for your prompt attention to these documents. I am available to 
answer any questions you may have at (517)

373-3286 or at zimmerm at michigan.gov.

Mike

Zimmer, Mike {LARA)

From: Sent: To: Cc:

Subject: Attachments:

Craig:

Zimmer, Mike (LARA)

Monday, Apri116, 2012 10:32 AM Craig.mcmanus at ed.gov

Rooney, Brian (DHS); Stork-Phillips, Denise; Visconti, Rebekah (DHS); 
Przekop-Shaw, Susan

(AG); Ellis, Sharon (DTMB); Murley, David (GOV) Revised Executive Order

2012-2 Recission.doc; 2012-_ New MCBMRS.doc; DHS.DTMB IA.docx

Per our discussion last week, I am forwarding to you this morning draft 
versions of our proposed executive order revisions. You will find three 
documents:

1)   A simple rescission of Executive Order 2012-2

2)   A new executive order moving MCB and MRS to the Department of Human 
Services, but preserving blind services as a separate and distinct bureau. 
Following the Texas model the Bureau of Services to Blind Persons and MRS 
will funnel through one Council, but are envisioned to each operate 
distinctly and have their own state plans. At the same time, we have 
clarified Randolph Sheppard responsibilities by vesting the federal program 
in DHS and placing the state program, as originally envisioned in DTMB.

3)   An Interagency Agreement detailing the dual employment  of hose staff 
members assigned to vendor activities for both DHS and DTMB.

I envision that the Interagency Agreement and any nominee processes 
ultimately utilized will be finalized as part of the state plan amendment 
process. I did, however, want you to see the draft agreement ahead of time 
so you would know where we are heading.

It is our intention to issue the new executive order(s) prior to the 
expiration of the 60 day implementation timetable  set in Executive Order 
2012-2- meaning, early next week. As we discussed last week, we need, 
therefore, your agency's

sign off on the drafts by Friday to make the timing work.

Thank you for your prompt attention to these documents. I am available to 
answer any questions you may have at (517)

373-3286 or at zimmerm at michigan.gov. Mike

Zimmer, Mike (LARA)

From: Sent: To:

Cc:

Subject:

Mike:

Frye, Daniel <Daniei.Frye at ed.gov> Thursday, March 29, 2012 9:32AM

Zimmer, Mike (LARA); McManus, Craig; Przekop-Shaw, Susan (AG); 
Stork-Phillips, Denise; Ellis, Sharon (OTMB); Rooney, Brian (DHS)

Feder, Emily; Snyderman, Mark

RE: Michigan Status

This sounds great. We'll be in touch the week of April 8. During this time, 
I'll try and collect  any model nominee forms or agreements that might be 
used as templates for Michigan from the five states that use a nominee 
structure for the Randolph-Sheppard program. In order for a State Licensing 
Agency to designate a nominee agency, you do assume correctly that  we need 
to see this at RSA. It would be part of amending the state rules for 
operating the Randolph Sheppard Program that we are required to review 
according to Federal regulations under the Randolph-Sheppard Act.

With Kind Regards, Daniel B. Frye,J.D.

Management and Program Specialist

Randolph-Sheppard and Helen Keller

National Center Programs

U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative 
Services

Rehabilitation Services Administration

550 12th Street,SW, Room 5023

Washington,DC  20202-2800 (202) 245-7308 office

(202) 245-7591fax (410) 241-7006 mobile daniel.frye@ ed.gov

-----Original Message-----

From:Zimmer, Mike  (LARA) [mailto:zimmerm at michigan.gov] Sent: Thursday,March 
29,2012 9:11AM

To: Frye,Daniel;McManus, Craig;Przekop-Shaw,Susan (AG);Stork-Phillips, 
Denise;Ellis,Sharon  (DTMB);Rooney, Brian

(DHS)

Cc: Feder,Emily;Snyderman, Mark

Subject: RE: Michigan Status

Dan:

Thank you for your note.  Sorry to hear about your hospitalization and hope 
things are improving.

Thank you also for your offer to review the new executive order language. We 
have previously discussed as a team reaching out to you and Craig (and 
whoever else you all want involved) to review the language of the new EO so 
we will definitely  be taking you up on your offer.  In terms of revised EO 
timing, I can't give you a date yet- just know that a new EO or, at a 
minimum a rescission of a portion of the EO, will have to be issued before 
the old one goes into effect on

April 24th.

We are currently concentrating on drafting the interagency agreement setting 
up the dual employment model and on the nominee.  I assume you will all need 
to see those as well as part of the overall package. If, in the interim, you 
have any model nominee forms that we could review, that would be very much 
appreciated.

Thanks- I will be off next week so let's touch base when I return the week 
of the 8th. Mike

-----Original Message-----

From: Frye,Daniel [mailto:Daniei.Frye at ed.gov] Sent: Thursday, March 29,2012 
8:43AM

To: Zimmer,Mike (LARA);McManus, Craig

Cc: Feder, Emily; Snyderman,Mark

Subject: RE: Michigan Status

Mike:

I've been hospitalized for the last several days, so I have not had an 
opportunity to acknowledge your note of last week. Thank you for the status 
update. If there is anything I can do to be of further support as you amend 
the Executive Order and make decisions about moving forward, please let me 
know. If it would be useful for me to review the language in your Executive 
Order as it relates to Randolph-Sheppard, prior to its issuance, please 
advise. In this way, redrafting the language won't be required, if any 
issues are missed. Certainly Michigan has no obligation to do this, but I 
offer this possibility as a measure of support. Do you have a sense of when 
the new Executive Order might be released?

Again, I apologize for my delay in responding to your status note, and I 
look forward to being of any assistance possible. With Kind Regards,

Daniel B. Frye,J.D.

Management and Program Specialist Randolph-Sheppard and Helen Keller 
National Center Programs

U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative 
Services

Rehabilitation Services Administration

550 12th Street, SW, Room 5023

Washington, DC 20202-2800 (202) 245-7308 office

(202) 245-7591fax (410) 241-7006 mobile daniel.frye at ed.gov

-----Original Message-----

From: Zimmer, Mike (LARA) (mailto:zimmerm at michigan.govJ Sent: Friday, March 
23,2012 1:15 PM

To: McManus, Craig; Frye, Daniel

Subject: Michigan Status

While I communicated earlier with MRS and MCB, it occurred to me I have not 
contacted you directly on the status of the Executive Order. We have 
acknowledged that as a result of federal regulatory requirements (Randolph 
Sheppard and Council makeup),that we will need to amend the executive order. 
As this will result in a "restart" of the time clock

for implementation, I have instructed the impacted agencies to stand down on 
the hurry I imposed on the requisite state

plan amendments. I'm confident, however, that the work we have done to date 
will ultimately  of strong value. Finally, thank you both for your continued 
assistance as we work through our issues.

Mike

Sent from my iPad

Zimmer, Mike (LARA)

From: Sent: To:

Subject:

Zimmer, Mike {LARA)

Tuesday, March 27, 2012 6:43AM McManus, Craig

Re: Michigan Status

Craig:

I have a few technical questions on the VR end.  What time would  be best to 
reach you? Mike

Sent from my iPad

On Mar  26, 2012, at 7:04AM,"McManus, Craig" <Craig.McManus at ed.gov> wrote:

>Mike,

>

>Thank you for the update and the work Michigan has done, and is doing, to 
>bring the Executive Order in line with the

Rehab Act and federal regulations.

>

> Craig McManus

> Financial Management Specialist

> Rehabilitation Services Administration

> 550 12th Street, S.W. Room 5181

>Washington, D.C., 20202

> 202-245-6579

> craig.mcmanus at ed.gov

>

>-----Original Message-----

> From: Zimmer, Mike (LARA) [mailto:zimmerm at michigan.govl

>Sent: Friday, March 23,2012 1:15 PM

>To: McManus, Craig; Frye, Daniel

>Subject: Michigan Status

>

> While I communicated earlier  with MRS and MCB, it occurred to me I have 
> not contacted you directly on the status of the Executive Order. We have 
> acknowledged that as a result of federal regulatory requirements (Randolph 
> Sheppard and Council makeup), that we will need to amend the executive 
> order. As this will result in a "restart" of the time clock

for implementation, I have instructed the impacted agencies to stand down on 
the hurry I imposed on the requisite state plan amendments. I'm confident, 
however, that the work  we have done to date will ultimately of strong 
value.

>

>Finally, thank you both for your continued assistance as we work through 
>our issues.

>

>Mike

>

>Sent from my iPad

Zimmer, Mike (LARA)

From: Sent: To:

Subject:

McManus, Craig <Craig.McManus at ed.gov> Tuesday, March 27, 2012 3:14PM

Zimmer, Mike (LARA)

Michigan SRC Inquiry

Good afternoon Mike,

This is in response to your inquiry regarding whether a state with two 
separate vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies, neither of which is·an 
independent  commission, may establish one State Rehabilitation Council 
(SRC) for both VR agencies.

VR implementing regulations at 34 CFR 361.16(b) state:  In the case of a 
State that designates a separate State agency  under §361.13(a)(3) to 
administer  the part of the State plan under which vocational rehabilitation 
services are provided to individuals  who are blind, the State must either 
establish  a separate State Rehabilitation Council for each agency that does 
not meet the requirements in paragraph (a)(l) of this section or establish 
one State Rehabilitation  Council for both agencies if neither agency meets 
the requirements of paragraph (a)(l) of this section.

Paragraph (a)(l) of 34 CFR 361.16 references a State plan assurance that the 
designated State agency is an independent State commission.  Therefore, in 
the context of 34 CFR 361.16(b),  if neither VR agency meets the 
requirements of34 CFR 361.16(a)(l), then the State may establish one SRC for 
both VR agencies.

Regarding this scenario, the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) 
has no position regarding the State's preference regarding the establishment 
of one SRC for both VR agencies, or a separate SRC for each VR agency, as 
long as the VR agencies and SRC(s) meet the requirements of 34 CFR 361.16 
and 34 CFR

361.17. However, one consideration regarding the implementation of one SRC 
for two VR agencies is the

workload for an entity comprised  of volunteers who meet quarterly to 
conduct SRC business that includes all the functions outlined in 34 CFR 
361.17(h).  Some of our experiences with SRCs have indicated that the 
workload required for one VR agency is often substantive and time consuming, 
and for larger agencies, even more so.  If considering a situation whereby 
one SRC would perform the mandatory functions of34 CFR

361.17(h) for two separate agencies, the significant increase in workload is 
relevant.

Additionally, in consultation with other RSA staff, I have learned that 
Texas has established one SRC for both of its VR agencies.  You may wish to 
contact them if you have specific questions.

I hope this answers your question, and please contact me with any further 
concerns. Thanks,

Craig McManus

Financial Management Specialist

Rehabilitation Services Administration

550 12th Street, S.W. Room 5004

Washington, D.C., 20202

202-245-6579 craig.mcmanus at ed.gov

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Martha Moore via nfbmi-talk" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: "Larry Posont" <president.nfb.mi at gmail.com>; "NFB of Michigan Internet 
Mailing List" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>; "Mark Eagle" <markaeagle at yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2014 1:36 PM
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Look who is running Lara now

Mark Zimmer - Bad Track record for people with a visual disability?  Just 
asking as his name is new to me.
--------------------------------------------
On Tue, 8/5/14, Mark Eagle via nfbmi-talk <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

 Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Look who is running Lara now
 To: "Larry Posont" <president.nfb.mi at gmail.com>, "NFB of Michigan Internet 
Mailing List" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
 Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2014, 11:58 AM

 Maybe Director Rodgers will
 become a deputy director of LARA.

 ________________________________
  From: Larry Posont via nfbmi-talk <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
 To: nfbmi-talk <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>

 Sent: Tuesday, August 5, 2014 11:25 AM
 Subject: [nfbmi-talk] Look who is running Lara now

 National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
 7189 Connors Rd.
 Munising, MI 49862

 August 5, 2014

 Dear Michigan Federationists:

  Look who is running Lara now.

 Sincerely,
 Larry Posont
 President
 National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
 (906) 387-3546
 Email: president.nfb.mi at gmail.com
 Web page: www.nfbmi.org

 Munising home of the beautiful Pictured Rocks.
 Steve Arwood, director of the state agency that regulates
 business, is
 following in his predecessor's footsteps and leaving to
 become chief
 operating officer of the Michigan Economic Development
 Corporation
 (MEDC). Arwood is the second director of the Michigan
 Department of
 Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) since Gov. Rick
 Snyder took
 office in 2011. The first, Steve Hilfinger, moved into
 MEDC's COO
 position in 2012. He returned to the private sector in June
 with the
 law firm Foley & Lardner LLP, according to an article in
 Crain's
 Detroit Business. LARA chief deputy Mike Zimmer will act as
 director
 of the department, effective immediately. "Steve's track
 record of
 accomplishment and knowledge of our state's business climate
 has been
 instrumental at LARA and will make him a vital addition to
 the MEDC
 team working to spur even more and better jobs for
 Michiganders and
 business development, talent and entrepreneurship
 initiatives," Snyder
 said. "Mike Zimmer is a dedicated, adept leader at LARA, and
 I
 appreciate his willingness and commitment to take on this
 new and key
 role. Arwood brings extensive experience to the job, said
 Mike Finney,
 president and CEO of the MEDC. "His experience in energy
 development,
 the Jobs Commission and the National Federation of
 Independent
 Business combined with his recent time at LARA makes him a
 great fit
 as we accelerate our focus on business expansion efforts,"
 Finney
 said. Emily Lawler is a Capital/Lansing business reporter
 for MLive.
 You can reach her at elawler at mlive.com ,
 subscribe to her on Facebook
 or follow her on Twitter: @emilyjanelawler

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