[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.

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).

     We will also 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.

Electronic Access to This Document

     You may view this document, as well as other Department of 
Education documents published in the Federal Register, in text or 
Adobe portable document format (PDF) on the Internet at either of 
the following sites:

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

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

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

     Note: The official version of this document is the document 
published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the 
official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal 
Regulations is available on GPO Access at:

    http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html

Dated: August 23, 2000.

 Judith A. Winston,

General Counsel.

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                                    Departmental Management--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1008         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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1009         Protection of Human Subjects (Classified Research).................................     1880-AA79
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                             Office of the Chief Financial Officer--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1010         Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)....................     1890-AA02
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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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1011         Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)....................     1890-AA00
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                                    Office for Civil Rights--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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1012         Conforming Amendments to the Regulations Governing Nondiscrimination on the Basis       1870-AA10
            of Race, Color, National Origin, Disability, Sex, and Age Under the Civil Rights
            Restoration Act of 1987.............................................................
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                         Office of Elementary and Secondary Education--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1013         Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (Section 610      1810-AA91
            Review).............................................................................
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                         Office of Elementary and Secondary Education--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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1014         Title I--Helping Disadvantaged Children Meet High Standards........................     1810-AA90
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                            Office of Student Financial Assistance--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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1015         Institutional Eligibility; Student Assistance General Provisions; Federal Work-         1845-AA19
            Study Program; William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program; Federal Pell Grant
            Program (General Provisions)........................................................

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1016         Student Assistance General Provisions; Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL)             1845-AA17
            Program; William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program; Federal Pell Grant Program
            (Cohort Default Rates)..............................................................
1017         Federal Perkins Loan Program, Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, and         1845-AA12
            William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Death and Disability)..................
1018         Federal Perkins Loan Program.......................................................     1845-AA15
1019         Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program and William D. Ford Federal Direct         1845-AA11
            Loan Program (Teacher Loan Forgiveness).............................................
1020         Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program; William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan       1845-AA16
            Program (Guaranty Agencies).........................................................
1021         Special Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program......................     1845-AA18
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                              Office of Postsecondary Education--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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1022         Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP).........     1840-AC82
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                  Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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1023         Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities..............     1820-AB53
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                    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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1024         Assistance to States for the Education of Children With Disabilities...............     1820-AB51
1025         The State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program (Section 610 Review) (Reg Plan     1820-AB50
            Seq. No. 24)........................................................................
1026         The State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program (Employment Outcomes).........     1820-AB52
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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--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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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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1008. 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                    11/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ellen Campbell, Family Policy Compliance Office, 
Department of Education, Room 2W101, 400 Maryland 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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1009. 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

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1880-AA79
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Department of Education (ED)                           Final Rule Stage


Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)



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1010. 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                            04/17/00                    65 FR 20698
NPRM Comment Period End         06/30/00
Final Action                    10/00/00

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, ROB-3, 400 
Maryland Avenue SW, 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)                          Long-Term Actions


Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)



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1011. 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
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/23/96
NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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 Maryland 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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Department of Education (ED)                           Final Rule Stage


Office for Civil Rights (OCR)



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1012.  CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO THE REGULATIONS GOVERNING 
NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, 
DISABILITY, SEX, AND AGE UNDER THE CIVIL RIGHTS RESTORATION ACT OF 1987

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 200d-1; 20 USC 1405; 29 USC 784; 42 USC 6101 et 
seq

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 100; 34 CFR 104; 34 CFR 106; 34 CFR 110

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations conform existing provisions of regulations 
governing nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national 
origin, sex, handicap, and age with statutory amendments made by the 
Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/05/00                    65 FR 26464
NPRM Comments Period End        07/05/00
Final Action                    10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeanette J. Lim, Director, Policy, Enforcement and 
Program Service, Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Room 
5036, Switzer Building, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-
1100
Phone: 202 205-5557

RIN: 1870-AA10
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Department of Education (ED)                          Long-Term Actions


Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE)



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1013. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT OF 
1965 (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 6301 to 6514

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 299

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations would implement changes made by the 
reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. 
This action is a notice that ED is reviewing the regulations in 34 CFR 
chapter II under section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 
U.S.C. 610). The purpose of this review is to determine if these 
regulations should be continued without change, or should be amended or 
rescinded, to minimize any significant economic impact upon a 
substantial number of small entities. We are requesting comment on the 
continued need for the regulations; the complexity of the regulations; 
the extent to which they overlap, duplicate, or conflict with other 
Federal, State, or local government rules; and the degree to which 
technology, economic conditions, or other relevant factors have changed 
since the regulations were promulgated.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: William H. Wooten, Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Task 
Force, Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary 
Education, Room 3W308, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Portals Building, 
Washington, DC 20202-6123
Phone: 202 260-1922

RIN: 1810-AA91

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Department of Education (ED)                          Completed Actions


Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE)



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1014. TITLE I--HELPING DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN MEET HIGH STANDARDS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 200

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn                       07/28/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sandy Brown
Phone: 202 260-0976

RIN: 1810-AA90
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Department of Education (ED)                           Final Rule Stage


Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)



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1015.  INSTITUTIONAL ELIGIBILITY; STUDENT ASSISTANCE GENERAL 
PROVISIONS; FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM; WILLIAM D. FORD FEDERAL DIRECT 
LOAN PROGRAM; FEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM (GENERAL PROVISIONS)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1001; 20 USC 1002; 20 USC 1003; 20 USC 1070a; 
20 USC 1071 to 1087-2; ...

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 600; 34 CFR 668; 34 CFR 675; 34 CFR 682; 34 CFR 
685; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement various changes affecting program 
procedures, reporting requirements, and cash management negotiated with 
the financial aid, higher education, and other related community 
members through the negotiated rulemaking process under section 492 of 
the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/10/00                    65 FR 49134
NPRM Comment Period End         09/25/00
Final Action                    10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Washington, Department of Education, Office of 
Student Financial Assistance, Room 3045, ROB-3, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, 
Washington, DC 20202-5447
Phone: 202 260-9321

RIN: 1845-AA19
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1016.  STUDENT ASSISTANCE GENERAL PROVISIONS; FEDERAL FAMILY 
EDUCATION LOAN (FFEL) PROGRAM; WILLIAM D. FORD FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN 
PROGRAM; FEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM (COHORT DEFAULT RATES)

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; 34 CFR 682; 34 CFR 685; 34 CFR 690

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations establish a new subpart for loan default 
reduction and prevention measures and make various substantive and 
clarifying changes to these provisions.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/02/00                    65 FR 47590
NPRM Comment Period End         09/18/00
Final Action                    10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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-AA17
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1017.  FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM, FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION 
LOAN (FFEL) PROGRAM, AND WILLIAM D. FORD FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM 
(DEATH AND DISABILITY)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1087aa to 1087ii; 20 USC 421 to 429; 20 USC 
1071 to 1087-2; 20 USC 1087 et seq

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations strengthen and improve the processes for 
granting loan discharges based on a borrower's death or total and 
permanent disability.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/02/00                    65 FR 47634
NPRM Comment Period End         09/18/00
Final Action                    10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brian Smith, or Jon Utz, Department of Education, 
Office of Student Financial Assistance, Room 3045, ROB-3, 400 Maryland 
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202
Phone: 202 708-8242

RIN: 1845-AA12
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1018.  FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1087aa to 1087ii; 20 USC 421 to 429

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 674

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations are intended to improve collections in the 
Perkins Loan Program by providing greater flexibility in the process of 
assigning defaulted Perkins Loan to the Secretary for collections. They 
allow State institutions participating in the program to invoke their 
right to sovereign immunity in bankruptcy proceedings. In addition, the 
regulations clarify the maximum collection costs that may be assessed a 
borrower who defaults on a rehabilitated defaulted loan.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/27/00                    65 FR 46127
NPRM Comment Period End         09/11/00
Final Action                    10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vanessa Freeman, Program Analyst, Department of 
Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance, Room 3045, ROB-3, 
400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-5346
Phone: 202 708-8242

RIN: 1845-AA15
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1019.  FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN (FFEL) PROGRAM AND WILLIAM 
D. FORD FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM (TEACHER LOAN FORGIVENESS)

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 implement teacher loan forgiveness programs 
in the FFEL and Direct Loan programs that were included in the Higher 
Education Amendments of 1998.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/10/00                    65 FR 49124
NPRM Comment Period Ends        09/25/00
Final Action                    10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Beth Grebeldinger, or Don Watson, Department of 
Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance, Room 3045, ROB-3, 
400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-5346
Phone: 202 708-8242

RIN: 1845-AA11
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1020.  FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN (FFEL) PROGRAM; WILLIAM D. 
FORD FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM (GUARANTY AGENCIES)

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 reduce administrative burden for program 
participants, provide benefits to borrowers, and protect the taxpayers' 
interests.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/27/00                    65 FR 46316
NPRM Comment Period End         09/11/00
Final Action                    10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Harris, or Jon Utz, Department of Education, 
Office of Student Financial Assistance, Room 3045, ROB-3, 400 Maryland 
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202
Phone: 202 708-8242

RIN: 1845-AA16
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1021.  SPECIAL LEVERAGING EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP 
PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1070c through c-4

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 692

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement changes made by the Higher 
Education Amendments of 1998.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/27/00                    65 FR 46324
NPRM Comment Period End         09/11/00
Final Action                    10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jackie Butler, 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-AA18
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Department of Education (ED)                          Completed Actions


Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)



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1022. GAINING EARLY AWARENESS AND READINESS FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS 
(GEAR UP)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 694

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/27/00                    65 FR 24756

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Condon
Phone: 202 502-7676

RIN: 1840-AC82

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Department of Education (ED)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)



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1023.  EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS WITH 
DISABILITIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1431 to 1445

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 303

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations provide clarification and guidance 
regarding the provision of early intervention services in ``natural 
environments,'' revise the requirements on State financing of early 
intervention services (including the use of public and private 
insurance by States), and make other changes to clarify and improve 
implementation of the regulations.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/05/00                    65 FR 53808
NPRM Comment Period End         12/04/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: JoLeta Reynolds, Department of Education, Office of 
Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Room 3082, Switzer 
Building, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202
Phone: 202 205-5465

RIN: 1820-AB53
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Department of Education (ED)                           Final Rule Stage


Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)



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1024. ASSISTANCE TO STATES FOR THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH 
DISABILITIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1411 to 1420

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations are needed to implement a provision under 
part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act that, for any 
fiscal year in which the appropriation for section 611 of part B 
exceeds $4.1 billion, a local educational agency may treat as local 
funds up to 20 percent of the amount it receives under that part that 
exceeds the amount it received during the prior fiscal year.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/10/00                    65 FR 30314
NPRM Comment Period End         08/08/00
Final Action                    11/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: JoLeta Reynolds, Department of Education, Office of 
Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Room 3082, Switzer 
Building, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202
Phone: 202 205-5465

RIN: 1820-AB51
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1025. THE STATE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES PROGRAM (SECTION 610 
REVIEW)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 24 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1820-AB50
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1026.  THE STATE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES PROGRAM 
(EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 29 USC 709(c)

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 361

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations redefine the term ``employment outcome'' to 
include only those outcomes in which an individual with a disability 
works in an integrated setting.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/26/00                    65 FR 39492
NPRM Comment Period End         08/25/00
Final Action                    12/00/00

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 Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-2531
Phone: 202 205-8831

RIN: 1820-AB52
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Department of Education (ED)                          Completed Actions


Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)



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1027. THE STATE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES PROGRAM--EVALUATION 
STANDARDS AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 361

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    06/05/00                    65 FR 35792

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Beverlee Stafford
Phone: 202 205-8831

RIN: 1820-AB14
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1028. PROJECTS WITH INDUSTRY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 379

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Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    04/06/00                    65 FR 18214

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas E. Finch
Phone: 202 205-8292

RIN: 1820-AB45
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