August 4, 2000
Volume 2000 - Issue 59


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:

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.

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.

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.