Unified Agenda


DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)


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.

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.

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Dated:

March 9, 2001.

Steven Y. Winnick, Deputy General Counsel.

Departmental Management—Final Rule Stage
Sequence Number Title Regulation Identification Number
733 Student Rights in Research, Experimental Programs, and Testing1880-AA66

Departmental Management—Long-Term Actions
Sequence Number Title Regulation Identification Number
734 Protection of Human Subjects (Classified Research)1880-AA79

Office of the Chief Financial Officer—Proposed Rule Stage
Sequence Number Title Regulation Identification Number
735 Governmentwide Requirement for Drug-Free Workplace (Financial Assistance) and Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement)1890-AA07

Office of the Chief Financial Officer—Final Rule Stage
Sequence Number Title Regulation Identification Number
736 Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)1890-AA02

Office of the Chief Financial Officer—Completed Actions
Sequence Number Title Regulation Identification Number
737 Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)1890-AA00

Office for Civil Rights—Completed Actions
Sequence Number Title Regulation Identification Number
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 19871870-AA10

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education—Long-Term Actions
Sequence Number Title Regulation Identification Number
739 Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (Section 610 Review)1810-AA91

Office of Student Financial Assistance—Proposed Rule Stage
Sequence Number Title Regulation Identification Number
740 Performance Standards for Retention of Electronic Records in the Student Financial Assistance Programs1845-AA21

Office of Student Financial Assistance—Completed Actions
Sequence Number Title Regulation Identification Number
741 Institutional Eligibility; Student Assistance General Provisions; Federal Work-Study Program; William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program; Federal Pell Grant Program (General Provisions)1845-AA19
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)1845-AA17
743 Federal Perkins Loan Program; Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program; and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Death and Disability)1845-AA12
744 Federal Perkins Loan Program1845-AA15
745 Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Teacher Loan Forgiveness)1845-AA11
746 Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program; William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Guaranty Agencies)1845-AA16
747 Special Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program1845-AA18

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services—Final Rule Stage
Sequence Number Title Regulation Identification Number
748 Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities1820-AB53

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services—Completed Actions
Sequence Number Title Regulation Identification Number
749 Assistance to States for the Education of Children With Disabilities1820-AB51
750 The State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program1820-AB50
751 The State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program (Employment Outcomes)1820-AB52


DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)

Final Rule Stage

Departmental Management (EDMAN)


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

Agency:

Department of Education (ED)/Departmental Management (EDMAN)

Priority:

Other Significant

Legal Authority:

20 USC 1232h

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

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:
Action Date FR Cite
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


DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)

Long-Term Actions

Departmental Management (EDMAN)


734. PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS (CLASSIFIED RESEARCH)

Agency:

Department of Education (ED)/Departmental Management (EDMAN)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 301; 42 USC 300v-1(b)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

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:
Action Date FR Cite
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


DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)

Proposed Rule Stage

Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)


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

Agency:

Department of Education (ED)/Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)

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: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

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:
Action Date FR Cite
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


DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)

Final Rule Stage

Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)


736. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS (EDGAR)

Agency:

Department of Education (ED)/Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

20 USC 1221e-3(a)(1); 20 USC 3474

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

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:
Action Date FR Cite
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: valerie.sinkovits@ed.gov

RIN:

1890-AA02


DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)

Completed Actions

Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)


737. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS (EDGAR)

Agency:

Department of Education (ED)/Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

34 CFR 75; 34 CFR 76; 34 CFR 77

Completed:
Reason Date FR Cite
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: tony.cavataio@ed.gov

RIN:

1890-AA00


DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)

Completed Actions

Office for Civil Rights (OCR)


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

Agency:

Department of Education (ED)/Office for Civil Rights (OCR)

Priority:

Other Significant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

34 CFR 100; 34 CFR 104; 34 CFR 106; 34 CFR 110

Completed:
Reason Date FR Cite
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


DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)

Long-Term Actions

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE)


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

Agency:

Department of Education (ED)/Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE)

Priority:

Other Significant

Legal Authority:

20 USC 6301 to 6514

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

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


DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)

Proposed Rule Stage

Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)


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

Agency:

Department of Education (ED)/Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)

Priority:

Other Significant

Legal Authority:

15 USC 7001(d)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

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:
Action Date FR Cite
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 8062, 1990 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20006-8540
Phone: 202 219-7048

RIN:

1845-AA21


DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)

Completed Actions

Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)


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

Agency:

Department of Education (ED)/Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)

Priority:

Other Significant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

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

Completed:
Reason Date FR Cite
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

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)

Agency:

Department of Education (ED)/Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)

Priority:

Other Significant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

34 CFR 668; 34 CFR 682; 34 CFR 685; 34 CFR 690

Completed:
Reason Date FR Cite
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

743. FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM; FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN (FFEL) PROGRAM; AND WILLIAM D. FORD FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM (DEATH AND DISABILITY)

Agency:

Department of Education (ED)/Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)

Priority:

Other Significant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

34 CFR 674; 34 CFR 682; 34 CFR 685

Completed:
Reason Date FR Cite
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

744. FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM

Agency:

Department of Education (ED)/Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)

Priority:

Other Significant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

34 CFR 674

Completed:
Reason Date FR Cite
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

745. FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN (FFEL) PROGRAM AND WILLIAM D. FORD FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM (TEACHER LOAN FORGIVENESS)

Agency:

Department of Education (ED)/Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)

Priority:

Other Significant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

34 CFR 682; 34 CFR 685

Completed:
Reason Date FR Cite
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

746. FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN (FFEL) PROGRAM; WILLIAM D. FORD FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM (GUARANTY AGENCIES)

Agency:

Department of Education (ED)/Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)

Priority:

Other Significant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

34 CFR 682; 34 CFR 685

Completed:
Reason Date FR Cite
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

747. SPECIAL LEVERAGING EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

Agency:

Department of Education (ED)/Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)

Priority:

Other Significant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

34 CFR 692

Completed:
Reason Date FR Cite
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


DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)

Final Rule Stage

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)


748. EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS WITH DISABILITIES

Agency:

Department of Education (ED)/Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)

Priority:

Other Significant

Legal Authority:

20 USC 1431 to 1445

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

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:
Action Date FR Cite
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


DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)

Completed Actions

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)


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

Agency:

Department of Education (ED)/Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)

Priority:

Other Significant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

34 CFR 300

Completed:
Reason Date FR Cite
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

750. THE STATE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES PROGRAM (COMPLETION OF A SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Agency:

Department of Education (ED)/Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)

Priority:

Other Significant

Legal Authority:

29 USC 711(C)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

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:
Action Date FR Cite
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

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

Agency:

Department of Education (ED)/Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)

Priority:

Other Significant

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

34 CFR 361

Completed:
Reason Date FR Cite
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