[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 Sandy 
Jablonski, Division of Regulatory Services, Office of the General 
Counsel, Department of Education, Room 6E107, 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 in 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 in the agenda. The Department may elect not to pursue any of 
the regulatory actions listed here, and regulatory action in 
addition to the items listed is not precluded. Dates of future 
regulatory actions are subject to revision in subsequent agendas.

Electronic Access to This Document

     You may view this document, as well as all other Department of 
Education documents published in the Federal Register, in text or 
Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) on the Internet at the 
following site:

http://www.ed.gov/legislation/ FedRegister

     To use PDF you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is 
available free at this site. If you have questions about using PDF, 
call the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) 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: March 9, 2001.

 Steven Y. Winnick,

Deputy General Counsel.

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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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733         Student Rights in Research, Experimental Programs, and Testing......................     1880-AA66
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                                   Departmental Management--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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734         Protection of Human Subjects (Classified Research)..................................     1880-AA79
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                           Office of the Chief Financial Officer--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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735         Governmentwide Requirement for Drug-Free Workplace (Financial Assistance) and            1890-AA07
            Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement)............................
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                             Office of the Chief Financial Officer--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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736         Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR).....................     1890-AA02
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                            Office of the Chief Financial Officer--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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737         Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR).....................     1890-AA00
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                                   Office for Civil Rights--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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738         Conforming Amendments to the Regulations Governing Nondiscrimination on the Basis of     1870-AA10
            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
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739         Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (Section 610       1810-AA91
            Review).............................................................................
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                           Office of Student Financial Assistance--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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740         Performance Standards for Retention of Electronic Records in the Student Financial       1845-AA21
            Assistance Programs.................................................................
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                            Office of Student Financial Assistance--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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741         Institutional Eligibility; Student Assistance General Provisions; Federal Work-Study     1845-AA19
            Program; William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program; Federal Pell Grant Program
            (General Provisions)................................................................
742         Student Assistance General Provisions; Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program;     1845-AA17
            William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program; Federal Pell Grant Program (Cohort
            Default Rates)......................................................................
743         Federal Perkins Loan Program; Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program; and          1845-AA12
            William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Death and Disability)..................
744         Federal Perkins Loan Program........................................................     1845-AA15
745         Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan     1845-AA11
            Program (Teacher Loan Forgiveness)..................................................
746         Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program; William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan        1845-AA16
            Program (Guaranty Agencies).........................................................
747         Special Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program.......................     1845-AA18
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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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748         Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities...............     1820-AB53
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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749         Assistance to States for the Education of Children With Disabilities................     1820-AB51
750         The State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program................................     1820-AB50
751         The State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program (Employment Outcomes)..........     1820-AB52
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                           Final Rule Stage


Departmental Management (EDMAN)



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733. STUDENT RIGHTS IN RESEARCH, EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAMS, AND TESTING

Priority: Other Significant

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                    09/00/01

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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734. 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)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)



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735.  GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENT FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE 
(FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE) AND GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION 
(NONPROCUREMENT)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: EO 12549; EO 12689; 20 USC 1082; 20 USC 1094; 20 USC 
1221e-3; 20 USC 3474; sec 2455, PL 103-355, 108 Stat 3243 at 3327; ...

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 84; 34 CFR 85; 34 CFR 668; 34 CFR 682

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations are part of a common rule amending the 
Governmentwide nonprocurement common rule for debarment and suspension 
and the Governmentwide rule implementing the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 
1988. These regulations clarify the relationship between debarment and 
suspension actions and limitation, suspension, and termination actions 
under title IV of the HEA. Additionally, these regulations set the 
dollar threshold on prohibited lower-tier procurement transactions with 
excluded persons at $25,000. These regulations also relocate the Drug-
Free Workplace Act regulations in a separate part from the debarment 
and suspension regulations.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter Wathen-Dunn, General Attorney, Department of 
Education, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Room 6E211, 400 
Maryland Avenue SW, FB-6, Washington, DC 20202-2243
Phone: 202 401-6700

RIN: 1890-AA07
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                           Final Rule Stage


Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)



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736. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS (EDGAR)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 streamlined discretionary grants process. These 
regulations will establish the procedures the Secretary may use for 
reviewing and selecting applications submitted for new grants under 
discretionary grant programs. New review and selection procedures will 
be established and defined including a new policy to give special 
consideration to novice applicants.

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                    65 FR 37090
Final Action                    11/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: NPRM published under RIN 1880-AA02.

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: 202 205-0667
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1890-AA02

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                          Completed Actions


Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)



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737. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS (EDGAR)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 75; 34 CFR 76; 34 CFR 77

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn                       02/28/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tony Cavataio
Phone: 202 708-7802
Fax: 800 877-8339
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1890-AA00
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                          Completed Actions


Office for Civil Rights (OCR)



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738. 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

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

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    11/13/00                    65 FR 68050

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeanette J. Lim
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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739. 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 A. Wooten, Office of the Assistant Secretary, 
Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, 
Room 3W308, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-6123
Phone: 202 260-1922

RIN: 1810-AA91
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)



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740.  PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR RETENTION OF ELECTRONIC RECORDS 
IN THE STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 7001(d)

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 50

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations are needed to set performance standards 
regarding the accuracy, integrity, and accessibility of electronic 
records that would apply to lenders, guaranty agencies, schools, and 
other parties administering any student financial assistance program 
authorized under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as 
amended (HEA).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           03/02/01                    66 FR 13034
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/19/01
NPRM                            04/00/01

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

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Phone: 202 219-7048

RIN: 1845-AA21
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                          Completed Actions


Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)



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741. 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

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

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    11/01/00                    65 FR 65662

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Washington
Phone: 202 260-9321

RIN: 1845-AA19
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742. 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

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 668; 34 CFR 682; 34 CFR 685; 34 CFR 690

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    11/01/00                    65 FR 65632

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth Smith
Phone: 202 708-8242

RIN: 1845-AA17
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743. FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM; FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN (FFEL) 
PROGRAM; AND WILLIAM D. FORD FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM (DEATH AND 
DISABILITY)

Priority: Other Significant

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

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    11/01/00                    65 FR 65678

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brian Smith
Phone: 202 708-8242

RIN: 1845-AA12
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744. FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 674

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    11/01/00                    65 FR 65612

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vanessa Freeman
Phone: 202 708-8242

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

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 682; 34 CFR 685

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    11/01/00                    65 FR 65624

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Beth Grebeldinger
Phone: 202 708-8242

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

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 682; 34 CFR 685

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    11/01/00                    65 FR 65616

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Harris
Phone: 202 708-8242

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

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 692

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    11/01/00                    65 FR 65606

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jackie Butler
Phone: 202 708-8242

RIN: 1845-AA18

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                           Final Rule Stage


Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)



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748. 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

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NPRM                            09/05/00                    65 FR 53808
NPRM Period End                 12/04/00
Final Action                    07/00/01

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)                          Completed Actions


Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)



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

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 300

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    01/08/01                     66 FR 1474
Final Action Effective          02/09/01
Final Action Effective Delayed 
until 04/10/2001                02/02/01                     66 FR 8770

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: JoLeta Reynolds
Phone: 202 205-5465

RIN: 1820-AB51
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750. THE STATE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES PROGRAM (COMPLETION OF 
A SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 29 USC 711(C)

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 361

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations are needed to implement changes made by the 
Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998, the Reading Excellence Act, the 
Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act 
Amendments of 1998, and the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. This 
action also results from a review of the existing regulations for this 
program under section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 
610). The purpose of this review was 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.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/28/00                    65 FR 10620
NPRM Comment Period End         04/28/00
Final Action                    01/17/01                     66 FR 4380
Final Action Effective          02/16/01
Final Action Effective Delayed 
until 04/17/2001                02/02/01                     66 FR 8770

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-AB50
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751. THE STATE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES PROGRAM (EMPLOYMENT 
OUTCOMES)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 361

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    01/22/01                     66 FR 7250
Delay of Voluntary 
Implementation Date until 04/03/
2001                            02/02/01                     66 FR 8770
Final Action Effective          10/01/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Beverlee Stafford
Phone: 202 205-8831

RIN: 1820-AB52
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