Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Concerning the Student
Assistance General Provisions, the Federal Family Education Loan Program,
and the Federal Pell Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) recently released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in a August 2, 2000 Federal Register regarding the Student Assistance General Provisions, the Federal Family Education Loan Program, and the Federal Pell Grant Program. The proposed regulations incorporate provisions contained in the recent reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (HEA). The proposed regulatory changes impact the following sections of 34 CFR:
Comments regarding these proposed changes are due on or before September 18, 2000. Submissions should be sent to Mr. Kenneth Smith, U.S. Department of Education, P.O. Box 23272, Washington, DC 20026-3272. Comments may also be sent electronically to CDRNPRM@ed.gov.Part 668-Student Assistance General Provisions
Sec. 668.85 Suspension proceedings.
Sec. 674.86 Limitation or termination proceedings.
Subpart M Cohort Default Rates
Appendix A to Subpart M-Summaries of eligibility and submission requirements for
challenges, adjustments, and appeals.
Appendix B to Subpart M-Sample default management plan for special institutions to use when
complying with § 668.198.Part 682-Federal Family Education Loan Program
Sec. 682.401 Basic program agreement.
Sec. 682.410 Fiscal, administrative, and enforcement requirements.Part 690-Federal Pell Grant Program
Sec. 690.7 Institutional participation.
Questions regarding this Federal Register may be directed to
Mr. Kenneth Smith at (202) 708-8242. A copy of this Federal Register
is
available on ED's web site at http://ifap.ed.gov.
If you are unable to access ED's web site and would like a hard copy, please
contact Stacey Roberts at (801) 321-7211. Any questions regarding
this Bulletin should be directed to the UHEAA Policy and Training
Department at (801) 321-7166 or by e-mail at cjudd@utahsbr.edu.