[November 22, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 224)]
[Unified Agenda]
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Department of Education
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Part VI
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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Department of Education (ED)
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Office of the Secretary
34 CFR Subtitles A and B
Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Education.
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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SUMMARY: The Secretary of Education publishes a semiannual agenda of
Federal regulations. The agenda is issued under the authority of
section 4(b) of Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and
Review.'' The purpose of the agenda is to encourage more effective
public participation in the regulatory process by providing the public
with early information about pending regulatory activities.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions or comments related to
specific regulations listed in this agenda should be directed to the
agency contact listed for the regulations. Questions or comments
related to preparation of this agenda should be directed to Kenneth C.
Depew, Division of Regulatory Services, Office of the General Counsel,
Department of Education, Room 6E109, FB-6, 400 Maryland Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20202-2241; telephone: (202) 401-8300. Individuals who
use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8
p.m., eastern time, Monday through Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 4(b) of Executive Order 12866,
dated September 30, 1993, requires the Department of Education (ED) to
publish, at a time and in a manner specified by the Administrator of
the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, an agenda of all
regulations under development or review. The Regulatory Flexibility
Act, 5 U.S.C. 602(a), requires ED to publish, in October and April of
each year, a regulatory flexibility agenda.
The regulatory flexibility agenda may be combined with any
other agenda that satisfies the statutory requirements (5 U.S.C.
605(a)). In compliance with the Executive order and the Regulatory
Flexibility Act, the Secretary publishes this agenda.
For each set of regulations listed, the agenda provides the
title of the document, the type of document, a citation to any
rulemaking or other action taken since publication of the most
recent agenda, and planned dates of future rulemaking. In addition,
the agenda provides the following information:
* An abstract, which includes a description of the problem to be
addressed, any principal alternatives being considered, and potential
costs and benefits of the action.
* An indication of whether the planned action is likely to have
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities
as defined by the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601(b)).
* A reference to where a reader can find the current regulations
in the Code of Federal Regulations.
* A citation of legal authority.
* The name, address, and telephone number of the contact person
at the Department from whom a reader can obtain additional information
regarding the planned action.
In accordance with the Secretary's Principles for Regulating,
listed in the Department's regulatory plan, the Department of
Education is committed to regulating that improves the quality and
equality of services to its customers, learners of all ages. ED
will regulate only when absolutely necessary and then in the most
flexible, most equitable, least burdensome way possible.
Interested members of the public are invited to comment on any
of the items listed in this agenda that they believe are not
consistent with the Principles for Regulating. Members of the
public are also invited to comment on regulations listed on this
agenda that are designated for periodic review under the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 610).
The Department also will review all regulations that are
published to ensure that, if appropriate, those regulations support
the National Education Goals.
This publication in the Federal Register does not impose any
binding obligation on the Department with regard to any specific
item on the agenda. The Department may elect not to pursue any of
the regulatory actions listed here, and regulatory action in
addition to the items listed is not precluded. Dates of future
regulatory actions are subject to revision in subsequent agendas.
For this edition of ED's regulatory agenda, the most important
significant regulatory actions are included in The Regulatory Plan,
which appears in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
The Regulatory Plan entries are listed in the table of contents
below and are denoted by a bracketed bold reference, which directs
the reader to the appropriate sequence number in part II.
Dated : October 15, 1999.
Steve Y. Winnick,
Acting General Counsel.
Departmental Management--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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997 Student Rights in Research, Experimental Programs, and Testing..................... 1880-AA66
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Departmental Management--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
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998 Protection of Human Subjects (Classified Research)................................. 1880-AA79
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Departmental Management--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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999 Privacy Act Regulations............................................................ 1880-AA78
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Office of the Chief Financial Officer--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
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1000 Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR).................... 1890-AA00
1001 Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR).................... 1890-AA02
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Office of Elementary and Secondary Education--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
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1002 Title I -- Helping Disadvantaged Children Meet High Standards...................... 1810-AA90
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Office of Student Financial Assistance--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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1003 Institutional Eligibility Under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as Amended; 1845-AA08
Student Assistance General Provisions (Completion of a Section 610 Review)..........
1004 Secretary's Recognition of Accrediting Agencies (Completion of a Section 610 1845-AA09
Review).............................................................................
1005 Student Assistance General Provisions (Return of Title IV Aid) (Completion of a 1845-AA02
Section 610 Review).................................................................
1006 Student Assistance General Provisions; General Provisions for the Federal Perkins 1845-AA01
Loan Program, Federal Work-Study Program, and Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grant Program...........................................................
1007 Student Assistance General Provisions (Consumerism) (Completion of a Section 610 1845-AA03
Review).............................................................................
1008 Student Assistance General Provisions (Cohort Default Rates) (Completion of a 1845-AA04
Section 610 Review).................................................................
1009 Student Assistance General Provisions (Student Eligibility) (Completion of a 1845-AA07
Section 610 Review).................................................................
1010 Federal Perkins Loan Program (Completion of a Section 610 Review).................. 1845-AA05
1011 Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program; William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan 1845-AA00
Program (Completion of a Section 610 Review)........................................
1012 Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program (Lenders and Guaranty Agencies) 1845-AA06
(Completion of a Section 610 Review)................................................
1013 William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Repayment Incentives) (Completion of a 1845-AA10
Section 610 Review).................................................................
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Office of Postsecondary Education--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
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1014 Teacher Quality Enhancement Grants Program......................................... 1840-AC65
1015 Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers To Use Technology.................................... 1840-AC81
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1016 Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) (Reg 1840-AC82
Plan Seq. No. 20)...................................................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Office of Postsecondary Education--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
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1017 Institutional Eligibility Under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as Amended 1840-AC64
(Completion of a Section 610 Review)................................................
1018 Teacher Quality Enhancement Grants Program......................................... 1840-AC67
1019 Student Assistance General Provisions; Federal Work-Study Programs; Federal 1840-AC63
Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant Programs; Federal Pell Grant Program
(Completion of a Section 610 Review)................................................
1020 Federal Family Education Loan Program.............................................. 1840-AC55
1021 Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program (Lenders and Guaranty Agencies)....... 1840-AC61
1022 Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program; William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan 1840-AC62
Program; and Federal Perkins Loan Program (Completion of a Section 610 Review)......
1023 William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program........................................ 1840-AC57
1024 William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program........................................ 1840-AC68
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Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
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1025 The State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program (Section 610 Review) (Reg Plan 1820-AB50
Seq. No. 21)........................................................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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1026 Personnel Preparation To Improve Services and Results for Children With 1820-AB46
Disabilities........................................................................
1027 The State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program--Evaluation Standards and 1820-AB14
Performance Indicators..............................................................
1028 Projects With Industry............................................................. 1820-AB45
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Department of Education (ED) Final Rule Stage
Departmental Management (EDMAN)
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997. STUDENT RIGHTS IN RESEARCH, EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAMS, AND TESTING
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 20 USC 1232h
CFR Citation: 34 CFR 98
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations are needed to implement section 1017 of the
Goals 2000: Educate America Act (Pub. L. 103-227, 20 U.S.C. 1232h).
That provision amends the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)
to require schools, in certain instances, to make specific educational
materials available to parents for inspection. The provision also
amends the PPRA to prohibit schools from requiring a student to submit
to certain surveys, analyses, or evaluations without prior parental
consent. The regulations are being developed in accordance with the
Department's Principles for Regulating.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/28/95 60 FR 44696
NPRM Comment Period End 10/27/95
Final Action 11/00/99
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
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Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Ellen Campbell, Family Policy Compliance Office,
Department of Education, Room 2W101, 400 MD Avenue SW, FB-6,
Washington, DC 20202-4605
Phone: 202 260-3887
RIN: 1880-AA66
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Department of Education (ED) Long-Term Actions
Departmental Management (EDMAN)
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998. PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS (CLASSIFIED RESEARCH)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 42 USC 300v-1(b)
CFR Citation: 34 CFR 97
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These amendments would revise existing regulations to
eliminate certain waiver and expedited review provisions by adopting
additional protection pertaining to human subjects in classified
research.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Helene Deramond, Department of Education, Room 3652,
ROB-3, 400 MD Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202
Phone: 202 260-5353
RIN: 1880-AA79
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Department of Education (ED) Completed Actions
Departmental Management (EDMAN)
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999. PRIVACY ACT REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 34 CFR 5b
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Action 06/09/99 64 FR 31066
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gale Hoes
Phone: 202 205-5786
RIN: 1880-AA78
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Department of Education (ED) Long-Term Actions
Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)
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1000. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS (EDGAR)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 20 USC 1221e-3(a)(1)
CFR Citation: 34 CFR 75; 34 CFR 76; 34 CFR 77
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These proposed regulations would reinvent key parts of EDGAR
by eliminating unnecessary, obsolete, or duplicative provisions;
replacing some provisions with non-regulatory guidance; and revising
other sections to improve clarity and ease of use by the Department's
customers.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 08/23/96 61 FR 43640
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tony Cavataio, Management Analyst, Grants Policy and
Oversight Staff, Department of Education, Office of the Chief Financial
Officer, Room 3652, 400 MD Avenue SW, ROB-3, Washington, DC 20202-4248
Phone: 202 708-7802
Fax: 800 877-8339
Email: tony__ cavataio@ed.gov
RIN: 1890-AA00
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1001. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS (EDGAR)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 20 USC 1221e-3(a)(1); 20 USC 3474
CFR Citation: 34 CFR 75
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations are needed to implement features of the
Department's redesigned discretionary grants process. These regulations
will establish the procedures the Secretary may use for reviewing and
selecting applications submitted for new grants under the discretionary
grant programs. Several new review and selection procedures will be
established and defined. These regulations will also propose a new
policy to give special
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consideration to novice applicants and will define the procedures for
reviewing and selecting applications submitted under a novice set-
aside.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Valerie A. Sinkovits, Management Analyst, Department of
Education, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Room 3652, 400 MD
Avenue SW, ROB-3, Washington, DC 20202-4248
Phone: 202 708-7568
Fax: 800 877-8339
Email: valerie__ sinkovits@ed.gov
RIN: 1890-AA02
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Department of Education (ED) Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE)
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1002. * TITLE I -- HELPING DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN MEET HIGH
STANDARDS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 20 USC 6301-6514
CFR Citation: 34 CFR 200
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations would reflect the Department's initial
experience in making allocations directly to 15,000 school districts.
The regulations will potentially affect all formula grant allocations
under Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of
1965, as amended.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/99
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sandy Brown, Department of Education, Office of
Elementary and Secondary Education, Room 3C132, FB-6, 400 Maryland Ave
SW, Washington, DC 20202
Phone: 202 260-0976
RIN: 1810-AA90
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Department of Education (ED) Completed Actions
Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)
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1003. * INSTITUTIONAL ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT
OF 1965, AS AMENDED; STUDENT ASSISTANCE GENERAL PROVISIONS (COMPLETION
OF A SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 20 USC 1001; 20 USC 1094; 20 USC 1099b; 20 USC 1099c;
20 USC 1002; 20 USC 1003; 20 USC 1088; 20 USC 1091; ...
CFR Citation: 34 CFR 600; 34 CFR 668
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations are needed to implement changes made by the
Higher Education Amendments of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-244, enacted October
7, 1998) and are subject to negotiated rulemaking. The regulations
would amend provisions governing eligibility for and participation in
the student financial assistance programs authorized under Title IV of
the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 12/23/98 63 FR 71206
NPRM 07/15/99 64 FR 38272
Final Action 10/29/99 64 FR 58607
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1840-AC75.
Agency Contact: Cheryl Leibovitz, Department of Education, Office of
Student Financial Assistance, PO Box 23272, Washington, DC 20026-3272
Phone: 202 708-9900
RIN: 1845-AA08
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1004. * SECRETARY'S RECOGNITION OF ACCREDITING AGENCIES
(COMPLETION OF A SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 20 USC 1099b
CFR Citation: 34 CFR 602
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations are needed to implement changes made by the
Higher Education Amendments of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-244, enacted October
7, 1998) and are subject to negotiated rulemaking. These regulations
would affect provisions governing the Secretary's recognition of
accrediting agencies.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 12/23/98 63 FR 71206
NPRM 06/25/99 64 FR 34466
Final Action 10/20/99 64 FR 56611
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1840-AC80.
Agency Contact: Karen W. Kershenstein, Department of Education, Office
of Student Financial Assistance, Room 3915, ROB-3, 400 Maryland Ave.
SW, Washington, DC 20202-5244
Phone: 202 708-7417
RIN: 1845-AA09
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1005. * STUDENT ASSISTANCE GENERAL PROVISIONS (RETURN OF TITLE IV
AID) (COMPLETION OF A SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 20 USC 1001; 20 USC 1002; 20 USC 1003; 20 USC 1071
thru 1087-2; 20 USC 1088; ...
CFR Citation: 34 CFR 668; 34 CFR 682
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations are needed to implement changes made by the
Higher Education Amendments of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-244, enacted October
7, 1998) and are subject to negotiated rulemaking. The regulations
would implement changes affecting the treatment of funds for student
financial assistance programs under Title IV of the Higher Education
Act of 1965, as amended, if a student withdraws from an institution.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 12/23/98 63 FR 71206
NPRM 08/06/99 64 FR 43023
Final Action 11/01/99 64 FR 59015
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1840-AC74.
Agency Contact: Wendy Macias, Department of Education, Office of
Student Financial Assistance, Room 3013, ROB-3, 400 Maryland Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20202
Phone: 202 708-8242
RIN: 1845-AA02
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1006. * STUDENT ASSISTANCE GENERAL PROVISIONS; GENERAL PROVISIONS
FOR THE FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM, FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM, AND
FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 20 USC 421 thru 429; 20 USC 1070(a); 20 USC 1070b-
1070b-3; 20 USC 1085; 20 USC 1087aa-1087ii; 20 USC 1088; 20 USC 1091;
20 USC 1092; 20 USC 1094; 20 USC 1099c; 20 USC 1141; 42 USC 2751-2756b;
...
CFR Citation: 34 CFR 668; 34 CFR 690; 34 CFR 673; 34 CFR 674; 34 CFR
675; 34 CFR 670; ...
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations are needed to implement changes made by the
Higher Education Amendments of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-244, enacted October
7, 1998) and are subject to negotiated rulemaking. The proposed changes
would affect regulations governing the Campus-Based Programs, Federal
Perkins Loan, Federal Work-Study (FWS), and Federal Supplemental
Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Programs, the Federal Pell Grant
Program, and the Student Assistance General Provisions.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 12/23/98 63 FR 71206
NPRM 08/03/99 64 FR 42205
Final Action 10/28/99 64 FR 58283
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1840-AC72.
Agency Contact: Kathy Gause, Department of Education, Office of Student
Financial Assistance, Room 3045, ROB-3, 400 Maryland Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20202-5447
Phone: 202 708-8242
RIN: 1845-AA01
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1007. * STUDENT ASSISTANCE GENERAL PROVISIONS (CONSUMERISM)
(COMPLETION OF A SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 20 USC 1085; 20 USC 1141; 20 USC 1088; 20 USC 1091; 20
USC 1094; 20 USC 1099e; ...
CFR Citation: 34 CFR 668
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations are needed to implement changes made by the
Higher Education Amendments of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-244, enacted October
7, 1998) and are subject to negotiated rulemaking. The changes would
govern the disclosure of institutional and financial assistance
information provided to students under the student financial assistance
programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as
amended.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 12/23/98 63 FR 71206
NPRM 08/10/99 64 FR 43581
Final Action 11/01/99 64 FR 59059
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1840-AC76.
Agency Contact: Paula Husselmann, Department of Education, Office of
Student Financial Assistance, PO Box 23272, Washington, DC 20026-3272
Phone: 202 708-8242
RIN: 1845-AA03
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1008. * STUDENT ASSISTANCE GENERAL PROVISIONS (COHORT DEFAULT
RATES) (COMPLETION OF A SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 20 USC 1085; 20 USC 1088; 20 USC 1091; 20 USC 1092; 20
USC 1094; ...
CFR Citation: 34 CFR 668
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations are needed to implement changes made by the
Higher Education Amendments of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-244, enacted October
7, 1998) and are subject to negotiated rulemaking. The proposed changes
concern the cohort default rate and related issues.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 12/23/98 63 FR 71206
NPRM 07/30/99 64 FR 41751
Final Action 11/01/99 64 FR 58973
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1840-AC79.
Agency Contact: Kenneth Smith, Department of Education, Office of
Student Financial Assistance, PO Box 23272, Washington, DC 20026-3272
Phone: 202 708-8242
RIN: 1845-AA04
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1009. * STUDENT ASSISTANCE GENERAL PROVISIONS (STUDENT
ELIGIBILITY) (COMPLETION OF A SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 20 USC 1001; 20 USC 1088; 20 USC 1091; 20 USC 1092; 20
USC 1094; 20 USC 1099e; 20 USC 1099c-1; 20 USC 1002; 20 USC 1003; 20
USC 1085; 20 USC 1088; ...
CFR Citation: 34 CFR 668
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations are needed to implement changes made by the
Higher Education Amendments of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-244, enacted October
7, 1998) and are subject to negotiated rulemaking. The proposed changes
concern student eligibility issues.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 12/23/98 63 FR 71206
NPRM 07/16/99 64 FR 38503
Final Action 10/22/99 64 FR 57355
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1840-AC73.
Agency Contact: Lloyd Horwich, Department of Education, Office of
Student Financial Assistance, PO Box 20026, Washington, DC 20026-3272
Phone: 202 708-8242
RIN: 1845-AA07
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1010. * FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM (COMPLETION OF A SECTION 610
REVIEW)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 20 USC 1087aa-1087hh; 20 USC 421-429
CFR Citation: 34 CFR 674
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations are needed to implement changes made by the
Higher Education Amendments of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-244, enacted October
7, 1998) and are subject to negotiated rulemaking. The proposed
regulations implement provisions that affect institutions that
participate in and borrowers who have loans made under, the Federal
Perkins Loan Program.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 12/23/98 63 FR 71206
NPRM 07/29/99 64 FR 41232
Final Action 10/28/99 64 FR 58297
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gail McLarnon, Department of Education, Office of
Student Financial Assistance, Room 3042, ROB-3, 400 Maryland Ave SW,
Washington, DC 20202-5449
Phone: 202 708-8242
RIN: 1845-AA05
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1011. * FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN (FFEL) PROGRAM; WILLIAM D.
FORD FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM (COMPLETION OF A SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 20 USC 1071 to 1087-2; 20 USC 1087 et seq
CFR Citation: 34 CFR 682; 34 CFR 685
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations are needed to implement changes made by the
Higher Education Amendments of 1998 and are subject to negotiated
rulemaking. The changes concern provisions affecting FFEL borrowers,
schools, lenders, and guaranty agencies and Direct Loan borrowers and
schools.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 12/23/98 63 FR 71206
NPRM 08/10/99 64 FR 43427
Final Action 11/01/99 64 FR 58938
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1840-AC69.
Agency Contact: Patsy Beavan, FFEL Program, Department of Education,
Office of Student Financial Assistance, PO Box 23272, Washington, DC
20026-3272
Phone: 202 708-8242
RIN: 1845-AA00
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1012. * FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN (FFEL) PROGRAM (LENDERS AND
GUARANTY AGENCIES) (COMPLETION OF A SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 20 USC 1071 to 1087-2
CFR Citation: 34 CFR 682
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations are needed to implement changes made by the
Higher Education Amendments of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-244 enacted October 7,
1998) and are subject to negotiated rulemaking. The proposed changes
concern lender and guaranty agency issues described in the notice of
negotiated rulemaking published on December 23, 1998 (63 FR 71206).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 12/23/98 63 FR 71206
NPRM 08/03/99 64 FR 42176
Final Action 10/29/99 64 FR 58621
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1840-AC61.
Agency Contact: Pamela A. Moran, Department of Education, Office of
Student Financial Assistance, Room 3060, ROB-3, PO Box 23272,
Washington, DC 20202-5449
Phone: 202 708-8242
RIN: 1845-AA06
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1013. * WILLIAM D. FORD FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM (REPAYMENT
INCENTIVES) (COMPLETION OF A SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 20 USC 1087 et seq.
CFR Citation: 34 CFR 685
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations reflect the Secretary's authority to charge
reduced interest rates to encourage on-time loan repayments.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 12/23/98 63 FR 71206
[[Page 64327]]
NPRM 06/16/99 64 FR 32258
Final Action 10/27/99 64 FR 57959
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: NPRM published under RIN 1840-AC68.
Agency Contact: Nicki Meoli, Department of Education, Office of Student
Financial Assistance, PO Box 23272, Washington, DC 20026-3272
Phone: 202 708-8242
RIN: 1845-AA10
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Education (ED) Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)
_______________________________________________________________________
1014. TEACHER QUALITY ENHANCEMENT GRANTS PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 20 USC 1021 et seq; 20 USC 1024(e)
CFR Citation: 34 CFR 611
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations are needed to implement the statutory
``teach or pay'' requirements under the Teacher Recruitment Grants
Program and any scholarships awarded to students in teacher preparation
programs funded under the State and Partnerships Program authorized in
sections 202 and 203 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/05/99 64 FR 60631
Final Action 01/00/00
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Louis J. Venuto, Division of Institutional Development,
Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, 400
Maryland Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20202-5131
Phone: 202 502-7878
RIN: 1840-AC65
_______________________________________________________________________
1015. * PREPARING TOMORROW'S TEACHERS TO USE TECHNOLOGY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 20 USC 6832
CFR Citation: 34 CFR 614
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations would govern the Preparing Tomorrow's
Teachers to Use Technology Program which provides grants to corsortia
to help future teachers become proficient in the use of modern learning
technologies.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/22/99 64 FR 57287
NPRM Comment Period End 11/22/99
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mary Gonzales, Department of Education, Office of
Postsecondary Education, 400 Maryland Ave SW., Washington, DC 20202-
1365
Phone: 202 502-7788
RIN: 1840-AC81
_______________________________________________________________________
1016. * GAINING EARLY AWARENESS AND READINESS FOR UNDERGRADUATE
PROGRAMS (GEAR UP)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 20 in Part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 1840-AC82
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Education (ED) Completed Actions
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)
_______________________________________________________________________
1017. INSTITUTIONAL ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965,
AS AMENDED (COMPLETION OF A SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 34 CFR 600
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 08/30/99
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Pamela A. Moran
Phone: 202 708-8242
RIN: 1840-AC64
_______________________________________________________________________
1018. * TEACHER QUALITY ENHANCEMENT GRANTS PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 20 USC 1021 et seq.; 20 USC 1024(e)
CFR Citation: 34 CFR 611
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations applied the Department's eight percent cost
limitation for educational training grants to all funds that States and
local educational agencies receive under the Teacher Quality
Enhancement Grants Program.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/19/99 64 FR 27403
Final Action 08/06/99 64 FR 42837
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Louis J. Venuto, Division of Institutional Development,
Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, 400
Maryland Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20202-5131
[[Page 64328]]
Phone: 202 502-7878
RIN: 1840-AC67
_______________________________________________________________________
1019. STUDENT ASSISTANCE GENERAL PROVISIONS; FEDERAL WORK-STUDY
PROGRAMS; FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROGRAMS;
FEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM (COMPLETION OF A SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 34 CFR 668; 34 CFR 675; 34 CFR 676; 34 CFR 690; 34 CFR
692; 34 CFR 693
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 08/30/99
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Kathy Gause
Phone: 202 708-8242
RIN: 1840-AC63
_______________________________________________________________________
1020. FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 34 CFR 682
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 04/16/99 64 FR 18974
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Pamela A. Moran
Phone: 202 708-8242
RIN: 1840-AC55
_______________________________________________________________________
1021. FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN (FFEL) PROGRAM (LENDERS AND GUARANTY
AGENCIES)
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 34 CFR 682
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/03/99 64 FR 42176
Transfer to 1845-AA06 08/25/99
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Pamela A. Moran
Phone: 202 708-8242
RIN: 1840-AC61
_______________________________________________________________________
1022. FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN (FFEL) PROGRAM; WILLIAM D. FORD
FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM; AND FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM
(COMPLETION OF A SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 34 CFR 682; 34 CFR 685; 34 CFR 674
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Merged With RIN 1845-AA04 09/03/99
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Pamela A. Moran
Phone: 202 708-8242
RIN: 1840-AC62
_______________________________________________________________________
1023. WILLIAM D. FORD FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: 34 CFR 685
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 05/28/99 64 FR 29182
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Donald Watson
Phone: 202 708-8242
RIN: 1840-AC57
_______________________________________________________________________
1024. * WILLIAM D. FORD FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 20 USC 1087 et seq.
CFR Citation: 34 CFR 685
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations remove references to the phase-in of the
Direct Loan Program, update the loan interest rate formulas, and
reflect the Secretary's authority to charge reduced loan fees on Direct
Subsidized and Direct Unsubsidized Loans.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 12/23/98 63 FR 71206
NPRM 06/16/99 64 FR 32358
Final Action 08/24/99 64 FR 46251
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Nicki Meoli, Department of Education, Office of
Postsecondary Education, P.O. Box 23272, Washington, DC 20026-3272
Phone: 202 708-8242
RIN: 1840-AC68
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Education (ED) Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
_______________________________________________________________________
1025. * THE STATE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES PROGRAM
(SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 21 in Part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 1820-AB50
[[Page 64329]]
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Education (ED) Final Rule Stage
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
_______________________________________________________________________
1026. PERSONNEL PREPARATION TO IMPROVE SERVICES AND RESULTS FOR CHILDREN
WITH DISABILITIES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 20 USC 1473
CFR Citation: 34 CFR 304
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations are needed to implement changes made by the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 (Pub. L.
105-17, enacted June 4, 1997).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/10/98 63 FR 37465
NPRM Comment Period End 09/08/98
Final Action 11/00/99
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Renee Bradley, Department of Education, Office of
Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, 400 MD Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20202-2641
Phone: 202 358-2849
RIN: 1820-AB46
_______________________________________________________________________
1027. THE STATE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES PROGRAM--EVALUATION
STANDARDS AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 29 USC 726; PL 102-569
CFR Citation: 34 CFR 361
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These proposed revisions to existing regulations are needed
because of changes in the authorizing legislation made by the
Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992 (Pub. L. 102-569) and the
Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-220). The Amendments
require the development of standards and performance indicators. The
proposed regulations are being developed in accordance with the
Department's Principles for Regulating.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 02/19/93 58 FR 9458
NPRM 10/14/98 63 FR 55291
NPRM Comment Period End 11/30/98
Final Action 04/00/00
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Beverlee Stafford, Director, Planning, Policy, and
Evaluation Services, Department of Education, Office of Special
Education and Rehabilitative Services, Room 3014, Switzer Building, 400
Maryland Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20202-2531
Phone: 202 205-8299
RIN: 1820-AB14
_______________________________________________________________________
1028. PROJECTS WITH INDUSTRY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 29 USC 711(c); 29 USC 795
CFR Citation: 34 CFR 379
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These amendments change the performance indicators for this
program in order to improve project performance, enhance project
accountability, better reflect statutory intent and reduce grantee
burden.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/23/98 63 FR 34218
NPRM Comment Period End 08/24/98
Final Action 11/00/99
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Thomas E. Finch, Department of Education, Office of
Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Room 3028, Switzer
Building, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-2575
Phone: 202 205-8292
RIN: 1820-AB45
[FR Doc. 99-27966 Filed 11-19-99; 8:45 am]
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