[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Department of Education Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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Part VI





Department of Education





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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 5112, FB-10, 600 Independence 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 (62 FR 57034; published 
October 29, 1997), 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.

    The Department also will review all regulations that will be 
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.

Dated: March 7, 1998.

Jamienne S. Studley,

Acting General Counsel.

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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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826          Protection of Human Subjects (Classified Research)...................................    1880-AA79 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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827          Student Rights in Research, Experimental Programs, and Testing.......................    1880-AA66 
828          Privacy Act Regulations..............................................................    1880-AA78 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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829          General Education Provisions Act--Enforcement: Proportionality and Equitable Offsets.    1880-AA56 
830          Protection of Human Subjects.........................................................    1880-AA75 
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831          Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)......................    1890-AA00 
832          Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)......................    1890-AA02 
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833          Administrative Requirements for Grantees To Reflect Single Audit Act Amendments......    1890-AA04 
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834          Standards for the Conduct and Evaluation of Activities Carried Out by the Office of                
            Educational Research and Improvement-- Evaluation of the Performance of Recipients of               
            Grants................................................................................    1850-AA54 
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835          Standards for the Conduct and Evaluation of Activities Carried Out by the OERI--                   
            Designation of Exemplary and Promising Programs.......................................    1850-AA52 
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836          Title I--Helping Disadvantaged Children Meet High Standards..........................    1810-AA87 
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837          Magnet Schools Assistance Program....................................................    1810-AA88 
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838          Federal Perkins Loan Program, Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, and                    
            William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Consolidation)...........................    1840-AC44 
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839          William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program..........................................    1840-AC49 
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840          Student Assistance General Provisions (Technical Changes)............................    1840-AC47 
841          Student Assistance General Provisions (Financial Responsibility).....................    1840-AC36 
842          Student Assistance General Provisions, Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program,               
            and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Parity)..............................    1840-AC45 
843          Federal Work-Study Programs..........................................................    1840-AC50 
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844          Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities (Section 610                 
            Review)...............................................................................    1820-AB44 
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845          The State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program--Evaluation Standards and                     
            Performance Indicators................................................................    1820-AB14 
846          Projects With Industry...............................................................    1820-AB45 
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847          Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities (Section 610 Review)......    1820-AB40 
848          Removal of Regulations...............................................................    1820-AB43 
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Departmental Management (EDMAN)



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826.  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 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                            04/00/98
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kent Hannaman, Information Management Leader, 
Department of Education, 600 Independence Ave. SW., Room 5622, ROB-3, 
Washington, DC 20202
Phone: 202 708-5307

RIN: 1880-AA79
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                           Final Rule Stage


Departmental Management (EDMAN)



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827. 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 098

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. section 
123h). 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                    05/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ellen Campbell, Family Policy Compliance Office, 
Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue SW., Room 1366, FB-10, 
Washington, DC 20202-4605
Phone: 202 260-3887

RIN: 1880-AA66
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828.  PRIVACY ACT REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 5 USC 552a

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 5b

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These amendments are needed to exempt a new system of records 
from certain provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/24/97                    62 FR 62670
NPRM Comment Period End         01/28/98
Final Action                    04/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Diane Van Riper, Department of Education, 600 
Independence Ave. SW., Room 4106, Switzer Bldg., Washington, DC 20202-
1530
Phone: 202 205-8762

RIN: 1880-AA78
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                          Completed Actions


Departmental Management (EDMAN)



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829. GENERAL EDUCATION PROVISIONS ACT--ENFORCEMENT: PROPORTIONALITY AND 
EQUITABLE OFFSETS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 75; 34 CFR 76; 34 CFR 81; 34 CFR 83

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn                       02/27/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Theodore Sky
Phone: 202 401-2605

RIN: 1880-AA56
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830. PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 97

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    11/26/97                    62 FR 63220

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kent Hannaman
Phone: 202 708-5307

RIN: 1880-AA75

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)



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831. 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                            05/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tony Cavataio, Management Analyst, Grants Policy and 
Oversight Staff, Department of Education, Office of the Chief Financial 
Officer, 600 Independence Avenue SW., Room 3652, ROB-3, Washington, DC 
20202-4248
Phone: 202 708-7802
TDD: 800 877-8339
Fax: 202 205-0667
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1890-AA00
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832. 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 provide that the 
Secretary may give special 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                            05/00/98
Final Action                    09/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Valerie A. Sinkovits, Management Analyst, Department of 
Education, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, 600 Independence 
Avenue SW., Room 3652, ROB-3, Washington, DC 20202-4248
Phone: 202 708-7568
TDD: 800 877-8339
Fax: 202 205-0667
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1890-AA02
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                          Completed Actions


Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)



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833. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTEES TO REFLECT SINGLE AUDIT 
ACT AMENDMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 74; 34 CFR 80

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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No Further Action Required      10/28/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kathy Thomas
Phone: 202 708-7227

RIN: 1890-AA04
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                           Final Rule Stage


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834. STANDARDS FOR THE CONDUCT AND EVALUATION OF ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT 
BY THE OFFICE OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND IMPROVEMENT--EVALUATION OF THE 
PERFORMANCE OF RECIPIENTS OF GRANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  20 USC 6011(i)

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 702

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations establish standards for evaluating the 
performance of all recipients of grants from and contracts and 
cooperative agreements with the Office of Educational Research and 
Improvement. The recipients will be evaluated both during and at the 
conclusion of their project. The purpose of the evaluations is to 
promote excellence in the performance of contractors, grantees, and 
recipients of cooperative agreement awards.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/24/98                     63 FR 9392
Final Action                    08/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Bobbitt, Department of Education, Office of

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Educational Research and Improvement, 555 New Jersey Avenue NW., Room 
508, Washington, DC 20208-5643
Phone: 202 219-2126

RIN: 1850-AA54
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                          Completed Actions


Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI)



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835. STANDARDS FOR THE CONDUCT AND EVALUATION OF ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT 
BY THE OERI--DESIGNATION OF EXEMPLARY AND PROMISING PROGRAMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 701

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    11/17/97                    62 FR 61428

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Bobbitt
Phone: 202 219-2126

RIN: 1850-AA52
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE)



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836. TITLE I--HELPING DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN MEET HIGH STANDARDS

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 6301; 20 USC 6514

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 200

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations would amend the title I regulations that 
were issued on July 3, 1995. One of the amendments is needed due to the 
enactment of the Omnibus Consolidated Rescissions and Appropriations 
Act of 1995. The other amendments would provide additional flexibility 
and accuracy to the regulations currently found in 34 CFR part 200.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/31/98                    63 FR 15694
NPRM Comment Period End         06/01/98
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Additional Information: The NPRM was erroneously listed as RIN 1810-
AA89.

Agency Contact: Wendy Jo New, Education Program Specialist, Department 
of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, 600 
Independence Avenue SW., Room 4404, Portals, Washington, DC 20202-6321
Phone: 202 260-0982
Fax: 202 260-7764

RIN: 1810-AA87
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                          Completed Actions


Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE)



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837.  MAGNET SCHOOLS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  20 USC 7201 to 7213

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 280

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment makes a technical change to conform the 
regulation to other amendments made on March 30, 1995.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    02/17/98                     63 FR 8020

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven L. Brockhouse, Department of Education, Office 
of Elementary and Secondary Education, 600 Independence Avenue SW., 
Room 4500, Portals Bldg., Washington DC 20202-6140
Phone: 202 260-2476

RIN: 1810-AA88

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)



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838. FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM, FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN (FFEL) 
PROGRAM, AND WILLIAM D. FORD FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM (CONSOLIDATION)

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 421 to 429; 20 USC 1071 to 1087-2; 20 USC 
1087a et seq

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 674; 34 CFR 682; 34 CFR 685

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations would require borrowers to make 
satisfactory repayment arrangements on defaulted loans in order to 
consolidate those loans under the FFEL and Direct Loan Programs. 
Additionally, for the Direct Loan Program only, the regulations would 
prohibit the consolidation of defaulted loans in administrative wage 
garnishment, Federal salary offset, judgment, or litigation.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/98
Final Action                    07/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

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-AC44
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                           Final Rule Stage


Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)



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839.  WILLIAM D. FORD FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1087a et seq

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 685

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These amendments clarify that the interest rate formulas for 
certain loans referenced in the regulations establish the maximum 
allowable interest rates for those loans.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    05/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Utz, Department of Education, Office of 
Postsecondary Education, 600 Independence Ave. SW., ROB-3, Room 3045, 
Washington, DC 20202-5400
Phone: 202 708-8242

RIN: 1840-AC49
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                          Completed Actions


Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)



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840. STUDENT ASSISTANCE GENERAL PROVISIONS (TECHNICAL CHANGES)

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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.

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 600; 34 CFR 668

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn                       02/10/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lorraine Kennedy
Phone: 202 708-8242

RIN: 1840-AC47
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841. STUDENT ASSISTANCE GENERAL PROVISIONS (FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY)

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.

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 668

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    11/25/97                    62 FR 62830

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John A. Kolotos
Phone: 202 708-7888

RIN: 1840-AC36
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842. STUDENT ASSISTANCE GENERAL PROVISIONS, FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION 
LOAN (FFEL) PROGRAM, AND WILLIAM D. FORD FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM 
(PARITY)

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.

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 668; 34 CFR 682; 34 CFR 685

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    11/29/97                    62 FR 63428

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth Smith
Phone: 202 708-8242

RIN: 1840-AC45

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843.  FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 2751; 42 USC 2756b

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 675

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations make changes in response to the President's 
``America Reads Challenge.''

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    11/28/97                    62 FR 63438

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Adams, Department of Education, Office of 
Postsecondary Education, 600 Independence Ave. SW., Room 3045, ROB-3, 
Washington, DC 20202-5447
Phone: 202 708-8242

RIN: 1840-AC50
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                              Prerule Stage


Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)



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844.  EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS WITH 
DISABILITIES (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

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 1431 to 1445

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 303

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These amendments are needed to implement changes enacted by 
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997, 
Pub. L. 105-17 (June 4, 1997). The statutory amendments take effect on 
July 1, 1998. This regulatory action includes a review of existing 
regulations in 34 CFR part 303 pursuant to the Regulatory Flexibility 
Act (5 USC 610), although the proposed regulatory changes have been 
determined not to have a significant economic impact on a substantial 
number of small entities. Regulations are needed to incorporate 
statutory changes and ensure that the rights of children with 
disabilities and their parents under this statute are protected. Public 
comments on the existing regulations and any additional changes to 
those regulations that may be necessary are being invited in an advance 
notice of proposed rulemaking.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           04/00/98
Final Action                    05/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joleta Reynolds, Department of Education, Office of 
Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, 600 Independence Ave 
SW., Room 3090, Switzer Bldg., Washington, DC 20202
Phone: 202 205-5507
Fax: 202 205-5465

RIN: 1820-AB44
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)



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845. 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). The 1992 
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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           02/19/93                     58 FR 9458
NPRM                            04/00/98
Final Action                    09/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Beverlee Stafford, Director, Planning, Policy, and 
Evaluation Services, Department of Education, Office of Special 
Education and Rehabilitative Services, 600 Independence Avenue SW., 
Room 3014, Switzer Building, Washington, DC 20202-2531
Phone: 202 205-8299

RIN: 1820-AB14
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846.  PROJECTS WITH INDUSTRY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  29 USC 711(c); 29 USC 795(g)

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/98
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas E. Finch, Department of Education, Office of

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Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, 600 Independence Ave. 
SW., Room 3028, Switzer Bldg., Washington, DC 20202-2575
Phone: 202 205-8292
Fax: 800 877-8339

RIN: 1820-AB45
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                           Final Rule Stage


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847. ASSISTANCE FOR EDUCATION OF ALL CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES (SECTION 
610 REVIEW)

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

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 1400 et seq

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 300; 34 CFR 301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations would implement the Individuals with 
Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 (Pub. L. 105-17, enacted 
June 4, 1997). This regulatory action includes a review of existing 
regulations in 34 CFR parts 300 and 301 pursuant to the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act (5 USC 610), although the proposed regulatory changes 
have been determined not to have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities. Regulations are needed to ensure 
that the rights of children with disabilities and their parents under 
this statute are protected. Public comments are invited respecting the 
current regulations as well as the regulatory changes needed to 
implement Pub. L. 105-17.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice                          06/27/97                    62 FR 35052
NPRM                            10/22/97                    62 FR 55026
Final Action                    05/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas Irvin, Department of Education, Office of 
Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Room 4067, Switzer 
Building, Washington, DC 20202
Phone: 202 205-8825

RIN: 1820-AB40
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848.  REMOVAL OF REGULATIONS

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 1400 et seq

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 304; 34 CFR 305; 34 CFR 307; 34 CFR 309; 34 CFR 
315; 34 CFR 316; 34 CFR 318; 34 CFR 319; 34 CFR 320; 34 CFR 324; 34 CFR 
325; 34 CFR 326; 34 CFR 327

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule removes obsolete and unnecessary regulations.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    05/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth C. Depew, Acting Assistant General Counsel for 
Regulations, Department of Education, Office of Special Education and 
Rehabilitative Services, 600 Independence Ave SW., Room 5112, FB-10B, 
Washington, DC 20202
Phone: 202 401-8300
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1820-AB43
[FR Doc. 98-7561 Filed 04-24-98; 8:45 am]
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