[The Regulatory Plan and 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, 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
  Number                                                                                              Number
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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
  Number                                                                                              Number
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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
  Number                                                                                              Number
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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
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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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
  Number                                                                                              Number
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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
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  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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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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