45 C.F.R. § 1152.7
How does the Chairman communicate with state and local officials concerning the Endowment's programs and activities?
(a) [Reserved]
(b) The Chairman provides notice to directly affected state, areawide, regional, and local entities in a state of proposed Federal financial assistance if—
(1) The state has not adopted a process under the Order; or
(2) The assistance or development is under program or activity not selected for the state process.