[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 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, addresses, 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 (63 FR 61235; published 
November 9, 1998), 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 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.

Electronic Access to the Document

    Anyone may view this document, as well as all other Department 
of Education documents published in the Federal Register, in text 
or portable document format (pdf) via Internet at either of the 
following sites:

http://ocfo.ed.gov/fedreg.htm

http://www.ed.gov/news.html

    To use the pdf, you must have the Adobe Acrobat Reader Program 
with Search, which is available free at either of the previous 
sites. If you have questions about using the pdf, call the U.S. 
Government Printing Office at (202) 512-1530 or, toll free, at 1-
888-293-6498.

Note: The official version of a document is the document published in 
the Federal Register.

Dated: March 23, 1999.

Judith A. Winston,

General Counsel.

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                                                                                                     Regulation
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821          Protection of Human Subjects (Classified Research)...................................    1880-AA79
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822          Student Rights in Research, Experimental Programs, and Testing.......................    1880-AA66
823          Privacy Act Regulations..............................................................    1880-AA78
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824          Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)......................    1890-AA00
825          Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)......................    1890-AA02
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826          Standards for the Conduct and Evaluation of Activities Carried Out by the Office of      1850-AA54
            Educational Research and Improvement-- Evaluation of the Performance of Recipients of
            Grants................................................................................
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827          Institutional Eligibility Under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as Amended (Section    1840-AC64
            610 Review)...........................................................................
828          Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant Programs (State Grant Program; Teacher Recruitment     1840-AC65
            Grant Program)........................................................................
829          Student Assistance General Provisions; Federal Work-Study Programs; Federal              1840-AC63
            Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant Programs; Federal Pell Grant Program (Section
            610 Review)...........................................................................
830          Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program (Section 610 review)....................    1840-AC61
831          Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program; William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan        1840-AC62
            Program; and Federal Perkins Loan Program (Section 610 Review)........................
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832          Federal Family Education Loan Program................................................    1840-AC55
833          William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program..........................................    1840-AC57
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834          Institutional Eligibility Under the Higher Education Act of 1965, Student Assistance     1840-AC54
            General Provisions, and Federal Pell Grant Program....................................
835          Student Assistance General Provisions................................................    1840-AC52
836          Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs.....................    1840-AC59
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837          Personnel Preparation To Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities.    1820-AB46
838          The State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program--Evaluation Standards and           1820-AB14
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839          Projects With Industry...............................................................    1820-AB45
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840          Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities (Section 610 Review)......    1820-AB40
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Departmental Management (EDMAN)



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821. 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                            09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Helen Deromond, Department of Education, 400 Maryland 
Avenue SW., Room 3652, ROB-3, Washington, DC 20202
Phone: 202 260-5353

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


Departmental Management (EDMAN)



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822. 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. 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                    05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ellen Campbell, Family Policy Compliance Office, 
Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 2W101, FB-6, 
Washington, DC 20202-4605
Phone: 202 260-3887

RIN: 1880-AA66
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823. 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                    05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gale Hoes, Department of Education, 400 Maryland

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Avenue SW., Room 4200, Switzer Bldg., Washington, DC 20202-1530
Phone: 202 205-5786
Fax: 202 205-8238

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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824. 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, 400 Maryland 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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825. 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 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
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Valerie A. Sinkovits, Management Analyst, Department of 
Education, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, 400 Maryland 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 Educational Research and Improvement (OERI)



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826. 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

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 702

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    10/27/98                    63 FR 57575

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Bobbitt
Phone: 202 219-2126

RIN: 1850-AA54

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)



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827.  INSTITUTIONAL ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT 
OF 1965, AS AMENDED (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1088; 20 USC 1091; 20 USC 1094; 20 USC 1099b; 
20 USC 1099c

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 600

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 a variety of institutional eligibility issues listed 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                            07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brian Kerrigan, Department of Education, Office of 
Postsecondary Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 3060, ROB-3, 
Washington, DC 20202-5257
Phone: 202 708-5217

RIN: 1840-AC64
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828.  TEACHER QUALITY ENHANCEMENT GRANT PROGRAMS (STATE GRANT 
PROGRAM; TEACHER RECRUITMENT GRANT PROGRAM)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1021 et seq

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 611

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations are needed to implement 1) a limitation on 
State and local educational agency indirect cost rates under the State 
Grant Program and 2) the statutory ``teach or pay'' requirements under 
the Teacher Recruitment Grant Program.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Louis J. Venurto, Department of Education, Office of 
Postsecondary Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 6234, Portals 
Building, Washington, DC 20202
Phone: 202 708-8596

RIN: 1840-AC65
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829.  STUDENT ASSISTANCE GENERAL PROVISIONS; FEDERAL WORK-STUDY 
PROGRAMS; FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROGRAMS; 
FEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1070a; 20 USC 1070b to 1070b-3; 20 USC 1070c 
to 1070c-4; 20 USC 1085; 20 USC 1088; 20 USC 1091; 20 USC 1092; 20 USC 
1094

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 668; 34 CFR 675; 34 CFR 676; 34 CFR 690; 34 CFR 
692; 34 CFR 693

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The 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 refunds, student eligibility, and various program issues listed 
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                            07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brian Kerrigan, Department of Education, Office of 
Postsecondary Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 3060, ROB-3, 
Washington, DC 20202-5257
Phone: 202 708-5217

RIN: 1840-AC63
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830.  FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN (FFEL) PROGRAM (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                            07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brian Kerrigan, Department of Education, Office of 
Postsecondary Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 3060, ROB-3, 
Washington, DC 20202-5257
Phone: 202 708-5217

RIN: 1840-AC61
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831.  FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN (FFEL) PROGRAM; WILLIAM D. 
FORD FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM; AND FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM 
(SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1071 to 1087-2; 20 USC 1087 (a) et seq

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 682; 34 CFR 685; 34 CFR 574

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 cohort default rate, repayment, discharge and forgiveness, and 
other 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                            07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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Agency Contact: Brian Kerrigan, Department of Education, Office of 
Postsecondary Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 3060, ROB-3, 
Washington, DC 20202-5257
Phone: 202 708-5217

RIN: 1840-AC62
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                           Final Rule Stage


Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)



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832. FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1071 to 1087z

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 682

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations contain corrections and other technical 
amendments.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Pamela Moran, Department of Education, Office of 
Postsecondary Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 3053, ROB-3, 
Washington, DC 20202
Phone: 202 708-8242

RIN: 1840-AC55
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833.  WILLIAM D. FORD FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1087a et seq

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 685

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These amendments remove appendix A to the regulations and 
cross-references to appendix A. Future references to appendix A 
information will be published as an annual notice.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald Watson, Department of Education, Office of 
Postsecondary Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 3045, ROB-3, 
Washington, DC 20202-5400
Phone: 202 708-8242

RIN: 1840-AC57
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                          Completed Actions


Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)



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834. INSTITUTIONAL ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965, 
STUDENT ASSISTANCE GENERAL PROVISIONS, AND FEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 600; 34 CFR 668; 34 CFR 690

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn                       03/03/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cheryl Leibovitz
Phone: 202 708-9900
TDD: 800 877-8339

RIN: 1840-AC54
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835. STUDENT ASSISTANCE GENERAL PROVISIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 668

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    10/22/98                    63 FR 56756

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth Smith
Phone: 202 708-8242
TDD: 800 877-8339

RIN: 1840-AC52
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836.  GAINING EARLY AWARENESS AND READINESS FOR UNDERGRADUATE 
PROGRAMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1070a-21 to 1070a-28

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 694

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement certain provisions of the Higher 
Education Amendments of 1998 establishing Gaining Early Awareness and 
Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP), a program designed to 
give more low-income students the skills, encouragement, and 
preparation needed to pursue postsecondary education, and to strengthen 
academic programs and student services at participating schools.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    03/02/99                    64 FR 10184

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lisa Aserkoff, Office of the General Counsel, 
Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, 400 
Maryland Avenue SW., Room 6E205, FOB-6, Washington, DC 20202-2110
Phone: 202 401-6296
Fax: 202 401-9533

RIN: 1840-AC59

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                           Final Rule Stage


Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)



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837. PERSONNEL PREPARATION TO IMPROVE SERVICES AND RESULTS FOR CHILDREN 
WITH DISABILITIES

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

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/10/98                    63 FR 37465
NPRM Comment Period End         09/08/98
Final Action                    05/00/99

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 Maryland Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20202-2641
Phone: 202 358-2849

RIN: 1820-AB46
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838. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           02/19/93                     58 FR 9458
NPRM                            10/14/98                    63 FR 55291
NPRM Comment Period End         11/30/98
Final Action                    05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 
3014, Switzer Building, Washington, DC 20202-2531
Phone: 202 205-8299

RIN: 1820-AB14
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839. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/23/98                    63 FR 34218
NPRM Comment Period End         08/24/98
Final Action                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas E. Finch, Department of Education, Office of 
Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, 400 Maryland Avenue 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)                          Completed Actions


Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)



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

Priority:  Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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 300; 34 CFR 301; 34 CFR 303

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    03/12/99                    64 FR 12406

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas Irvin
Phone: 202 205-8825

RIN: 1820-AB40
[FR Doc. 99-7749 Filed 04-23-99; 8:45 am]
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