[Federal Register: February 8, 1996 (Volume 61, Number 27)] [Proposed Rules] [Page 4758] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 34 CFR Part 646 RIN 1840-AC24 Student Support Services Program AGENCY: Department of Education. ACTION: Reopening of comment period. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: On December 17, 1995, the Department of Education published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for the Student Support Services program (60 FR 64108). The comment period for the NPRM ended on January 12, 1996. The Department has received requests from the National, regional and State associations for the program and potential grantees for an extension of the comment period on the NPRM. A longer comment period would give these interested parties an opportunity for dialogue with program staff regarding technical clarification and substantive inquiries prior to submitting comments. The Department believes this approach would improve the quality of information available for rulemaking, so the Secretary is reopening the comment period. DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 22, 1996. ADDRESSES: All comments concerning this notice or the notice of proposed rulemaking should be addressed to Steven G. Pappas, U.S. Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue, S.W., Suite 600D, Portals Building, Washington, D.C. 20202-5249. Comments may also be sent through the Internet to TRIO@ed.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Virginia A. Mason, Division of Student Services, U.S. Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue, S.W., The Portals Building, Suite 600D, Washington, D.C. 20202-5249. Telephone (202) 708-4804. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday. Dated: January 24, 1996. David A. Longanecker, Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education. [FR Doc. 96-2713 Filed 2-7-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P