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[Federal Register: March 21, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 53)]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
34 CFR Parts 606, 607, 611, 637, 648, 656, 657, 658, 660, 661, 662,
663, 664, and 669
Higher Education Programs
AGENCY: Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education.
ACTION: Final regulations.
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SUMMARY: These final regulations remove all references to points in the
selection criteria the Department of Education (Department) uses to
evaluate applications submitted under the higher education
discretionary grant programs. We are taking this action because the
current point assignments are outdated and do not permit sufficient
flexibility to establish important program objectives. Taking this
action allows us that flexibility and ensures that grant awards are
made to high quality applicants.
The final regulations also remove the requirement that in
competitions for grants under the Partnership and Teacher-Recruitment
components of the Teacher Quality Enhancement Grants Program, the
Secretary hold a two-stage competition in which applicants must submit
a pre-application and a full application. The current structure did not
prove effective in producing high quality applications for this
program. Removing the requirement for a pre-application reduces burden
on applicants and the Department and allows both to target their
resources on the full application stage.
There are some amendments in these final regulations that are
purely technical corrections to the regulations.
DATES: These regulations are effective April 20, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lorraine Kennedy, U.S. Department of
Education, 1990 K Street, NW., room 8018, Washington, DC 20006-8544.
Telephone: (202) 502-7762. Pamela Maimer, U.S. Department of Education,
1990 K Street, NW., room 8014, Washington, DC 20006-8544. Telephone:
(202) 502-7704.
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INFORMATION CONTACT.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 22, 2004, the Secretary
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published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for 34 CFR parts 606,
607, 611, 637, 648, 656, 657, 658, 660, 661, 662, 663, 664, and 669 in
the Federal Register (69 FR 76636). In the preamble of the NPRM, the
Secretary discussed on pages 76636 and 76637 the major changes proposed
to the current regulations. These are as follows:
The Secretary proposed removing the mandatory point values
from the selection criteria in the regulations associated with the
application process for discretionary grant programs. These amendments
provide the Secretary with the flexibility to select specific point
values from year to year to address current priorities for the
programs.
The Secretary also proposed amending 34 CFR part 611,
which governs the Teacher Quality Enhancement Grants (TQE) program.
This amendment makes discretionary the existing requirement that in
competitions for grants under the program's Partnership and Teacher-
Recruitment components, the Secretary conduct a two-stage process for
selecting applicants involving the submission and review of pre-
applications and full applications.
There were no differences between the NPRM and these final
regulations.
Analysis of Comments
In response to the Secretary's invitation in the NPRM, the
Department did not receive any comments on the changes to the TQE
program. Several parties submitted comments on the proposed regulations
regarding removal of mandatory point values. An analysis of the
comments follows.
Generally, we do not address technical and other minor changes--and
suggested changes the law does not authorize the Secretary to make.
Analysis of Comments and Changes
Comments: Several commenters believed that the elimination of
points will result in some institutions being denied the opportunity to
compete for grants because they will not have enough time to prepare
because of the change.
Discussion: The Secretary does not agree that eliminating specific
point values from the regulations will reduce the opportunity for
potential grantees to compete for grants. The regulations continue to
specify the criteria used in making the grants in each program.
Moreover, the points to be awarded for each criteria will be specified
in a Federal Register notice or in the application package, which will
be available in enough time for potential applicants to prepare their
applications.
Change: None.
Comment: Several commenters wrote that eliminating points from the
criteria will result in a reduced focus on institutions that serve
disadvantaged students or programs that serve a particular group.
Discussion: The Secretary understands the concerns of the
commenters. We do not believe that the proposed change will lead to
reduced focus on institutions that serve disadvantaged students or
particular groups of students. Removing point values from the
regulations does not change the selection criteria or otherwise change
the focus of the programs.
Change: None.
Comment: Several commenters stated that the elimination of points
would result in a preference for four-year institutions over two-year
institutions.
Discussion: We have no reason to believe that the removal of points
from the regulations will result in a preference for four-year
institutions over two-year institutions in grant awards. The selection
criteria will remain the same, so the removal of points will not effect
the selection of applicants.
Change: None.
Executive Order 12866
1. Potential Costs and Benefits
We have reviewed these final regulations in accordance with
Executive Order 12866. Under the terms of the order we have assessed
the potential costs and benefits of this regulatory action.
The potential costs associated with the final regulations are those
resulting from statutory requirements and those we have determined to
be necessary for administering these programs effectively and
efficiently.
In assessing the potential costs and benefits--both quantitative
and qualitative--of these final regulations, we have determined that
the benefits regulations justify the costs.
We have also determined that this regulatory action would not
unduly interfere with State, local, and tribal governments in the
exercise of their governmental functions.
2. Summary of Potential Costs and Benefits
We discussed the potential costs and benefits of these final
regulations in the preamble to the NPRM in the section titled
Supplementary Information.
Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification
The Secretary certifies that these final regulations will not have
a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities. Small entities affected by these regulations are small
institutions of higher education. The changes will not have a
significant economic impact on the institutions affected.
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 does not require you to respond
to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control
number. We display the valid OMB control numbers assigned to
collections of information in these final regulations at the end of the
affected sections of the regulations.
Assessment of Educational Impact
In the NPRM we requested comments on whether the proposed
regulations would require transmission of information that any other
agency or authority of the United States gathers or makes available.
Based on the response to the NPRM and on our review, we have
determined that these final regulations do not require transmission of
information that any other agency or authority of the United States
gathers or makes available.
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List of Subjects
34 CFR Parts 606 and 607
Colleges and universities, Grant programs--education, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.
34 CFR Part 611
Colleges and universities, Elementary and secondary education,
Grant programs--education.
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34 CFR Part 637
Colleges and universities, Educational study programs, Equal
educational opportunity, Grant programs--education, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Science and technology, Women.
34 CFR Part 648
Colleges and universities, Grant programs--education, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Scholarships and fellowships.
34 CFR Part 656
Colleges and universities, Cultural exchange programs, Educational
study programs, Grant programs--education, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.
34 CFR Part 657
Colleges and universities, Cultural exchange programs, Educational
study programs, Grant programs--education, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Scholarships and fellowships.
34 CFR Part 658
Colleges and universities, Cultural exchange programs, Educational
study programs, Grant programs--education.
34 CFR Part 660
Colleges and universities, Cultural exchange programs, Educational
Research, Educational study programs, Grant programs--education.
34 CFR Part 661
Business and industry, Colleges and universities, Educational study
programs, Grant programs--education, Student aid.
34 CFR Part 662
Colleges and universities, Educational Research, Educational study
programs, Grant programs--education, Scholarships and fellowships.
34 CFR Part 663
Colleges and universities, Educational Research, Educational study
programs, Grant programs--education, Scholarships and fellowships,
Teachers.
34 CFR Part 664
Colleges and universities, Educational Research, Educational study
programs, Grant programs--education, Teachers.
34 CFR Part 669
Colleges and universities, Educational Research, Educational study
programs, Grant programs--education, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Teachers.
Dated: March 16, 2005.
Sally L. Stroup,
Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education.
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For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Secretary amends parts
606, 607, 611, 637, 648, 656, 657, 658, 660, 661, 662, 663, 664, and
669 of title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations as follows:
PART 606--DEVELOPING HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITUTIONS PROGRAM
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1. The authority citation for part 606 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1101 et seq., unless otherwise noted.
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2. Section 606.20 is amended by--
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A. Revising paragraph (b);
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B. In paragraph (c)(1), removing the words ``scores at least 50
points'' and adding, in their place, the words ``meets the
requirements''; and
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C. Removing paragraph (c)(2)(i) and redesignating paragraphs (c)(2)(ii)
and (c)(2)(iii) as paragraphs (c)(2)(i) and (c)(2)(ii), respectively.
The revision reads as follows:
Sec. 606.20 How does the Secretary choose applications for funding?
* * * * *
(b) The Secretary informs applicants of the maximum possible score
for each criterion in the application package or in a notice published
in the Federal Register.
* * * * *
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3. Section 606.21 is amended by--
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A. Removing all of the parentheticals that end in ``points)''; and
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B. Revising the introductory text to read as follows:
Sec. 606.21 What are the selection criteria for planning grants?
The Secretary evaluates an application for a planning grant on the
basis of the criteria in this section.
* * * * *
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4. Section 606.22 is amended by--
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A. Revising the introductory text;
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B. Removing all of the parentheticals that end in ``points)'';
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C. In paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2), removing the punctuation ``.''; and
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D. In paragraph (a)(3), adding the word ``and'' after the punctuation
``;''.
The revision reads as follows:
Sec. 606.22 What are the selection criteria for development grants?
The Secretary evaluates an application for a development grant on
the basis of the criteria in this section.
* * * * *
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5. Section 606.23 is amended by--
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A. Removing all of the parentheticals that end in ``point)''; and
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B. Revising the introductory text of paragraphs (a) and (b) to read as
follows:
Sec. 606.23 What special funding consideration does the Secretary
provide?
(a) If funds are available to fund only one additional planning
grant and each of the next fundable applications has received the same
number of points under Sec. 606.20 or 606.21, the Secretary awards
additional points, as provided in the application package or in a
notice published in the Federal Register, to any of those applicants
that--
* * * * *
(b) If funds are available to fund only one additional development
grant and each of the next fundable applications has received the same
number of points under Sec. 606.20 or 606.22, the Secretary awards
additional points, as provided in the application package or in a
notice published in the Federal Register, to any of those applicants
that--
* * * * *
PART 607--STRENGTHENING INSTITUTIONS PROGRAM
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6. The authority citation for part 607 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1507-1509c, 1066-1069f, unless otherwise
noted.
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7. Section 607.20 is amended by--
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A. Removing paragraph (c) and redesignating paragraphs (b)(1) and (2)
as paragraphs (c)(1) and (2), respectively;
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B. In redesignated paragraph (c)(2), removing the reference to
``(b)(1)'' and adding, in its place, the reference ``(c)(1)'';
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C. Adding a new paragraph (b); and
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D. Revising paragraph (d).
The addition and revision read as follows:
Sec. 607.20 How does the Secretary choose applications for funding?
* * * * *
(b) The Secretary informs applicants of the maximum possible score
for each criterion in the application package or in a notice published
in the Federal Register.
* * * * *
(d) The Secretary considers funding an application for a
development grant that--
(1) Is submitted with a comprehensive development plan that
satisfies all the elements required of such a plan under Sec. 607.8;
and
(2) In the case of an application for a cooperative arrangement
grant, demonstrates that the grant will enable each eligible
participant to meet the goals and objectives of its comprehensive
development plan better
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and at a lower cost than if each eligible participant were funded
individually.
* * * * *
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8. Section 607.21 is amended by--
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A. Removing all of the parentheticals that end in ``points)''; and
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B. Revising the introductory text to read as follows:
Sec. 607.21 What are the selection criteria for planning grants?
The Secretary evaluates an application for a planning grant on the
basis of the criteria in this section.
* * * * *
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9. Section 607.22 is amended by--
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A. Revising the introductory text;
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B. Removing all of the parentheticals that end in ``points)'';
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C. In paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2), removing the punctuation ``.''; and
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D. In paragraph (a)(3), adding the word ``and'' after the punctuation
``;''.
The revision reads as follows:
Sec. 607.22 What are the selection criteria for development grants?
The Secretary evaluates an application for a development grant on
the basis of the criteria in this section.
* * * * *
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10. Section 607.23 is amended by--
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A. Removing all of the parentheticals that end in ``point)''; and
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B. Revising the introductory text of paragraphs (a) and (b) to read as
follows:
Sec. 607.23 What special funding consideration does the Secretary
provide?
(a) If funds are available to fund only one additional planning
grant and each of the next fundable applications has received the same
number of points under Sec. 607.20 or 607.21, the Secretary awards
additional points, as provided in the application package or in a
notice published in the Federal Register, to any of those applicants
that--
* * * * *
(b) If funds are available to fund only one additional development
grant and each of the next fundable applications has received the same
number of points under Sec. 607.20 or 607.22, the Secretary awards
additional points, as provided in the application package or in a
notice published in the Federal Register, to any of those applicants
that--
* * * * *
PART 611--TEACHER QUALITY ENHANCEMENT GRANTS PROGRAM
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11. The authority citation for part 611 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1021 et seq. and 1024(e), unless otherwise
noted.
Sec. 611.2 [Amended]
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12. Section 611.2 is amended by, in paragraph (a), removing the words
``paragraphs (a)(1), (a)(2)(iii), or (a)(3)(iii) of Sec. 611.3'' and
adding, in their place, the words ``paragraphs (a)(1), (a)(2)(i)(B),
(a)(2)(ii), (a)(3)(i)(B), or (a)(3)(ii) of Sec. 611.3''.
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13. Section 611.3 is amended by--
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A. Revising paragraphs (a)(2) and (a)(3); and
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B. In paragraph (b), removing the words ``paragraphs (b)(2)(ii) and
(b)(3)(ii)'' and adding, in their place, the words ``paragraphs
(a)(2)(i)(A) and (a)(3)(i)(A)''.
The revisions read as follows:
Sec. 611.3 What procedures does the Secretary use to award a grant?
* * * * *
(a) * * *
(2) For the Partnership Grants Program, the Secretary may use a
two-stage application process to determine which applications to fund.
(i) If the Secretary uses a two-stage application process, the
Secretary uses--
(A) The selection criteria in Sec. Sec. 611.21 through 611.22 to
evaluate pre-applications submitted for new grants, and to determine
those applicants to invite to submit full program applications; and
(B) For those applicants invited to submit full applications, the
selection criteria and competitive preference in Sec. Sec. 611.23
through 611.25 to evaluate the full program applications.
(ii) If the Secretary does not use a two-stage application process,
the Secretary uses the selection criteria and competitive preference in
Sec. Sec. 611.23 through 611.25 to evaluate applications.
(3) For the Teacher Recruitment Grants Program, the Secretary may
use a two-stage application process to determine which applications to
fund.
(i) If the Secretary uses a two-stage application process, the
Secretary uses--
(A) The selection criteria in Sec. 611.31 to evaluate pre-
applications submitted for new grants, and to determine those
applicants to invite to submit full program applications; and
(B) For those applicants invited to submit full applications, the
selection criteria in Sec. 611.32 to evaluate the full program
applications.
(ii) If the Secretary does not use a two-stage application process,
the Secretary uses the selection criteria in Sec. 611.32 to evaluate
applications.
* * * * *
PART 637--MINORITY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
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14. The authority citation for part 637 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1067-1067c, 1067g-1067k, 1068, 1068b,
unless otherwise noted.
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15. Section 637.31 is amended by--
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A. Revising paragraph (b); and
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B. Removing paragraph (c) and redesignating paragraphs (d)(1), (2), and
(3) as paragraphs (c)(1), (2), and (3), respectively.
The revision reads as follows:
Sec. 637.31 How does the Secretary evaluate an application?
* * * * *
(b) The Secretary informs applicants of the maximum possible score
for each criterion in the application package or in a notice published
in the Federal Register.
* * * * *
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16. Section 637.32 is amended by--
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A. Revising the introductory text;
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B. Removing all of the parentheticals that end in ``points)'';
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C. In paragraph (a)(2)(v), removing the parenthetical ``(See EDGAR 34
CFR 75.581)'' and adding, in its place, the parenthetical ``(See 34 CFR
75.580)''.
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D. In paragraph (b)(2)(iv), removing the word ``groups'' the second
time it appears and adding, in its place, the word ``group'';
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E. In paragraph (d)(1), removing the parenthetical ``(See EDGAR 34 CFR
75.590--Evaluation by the grantee; where applicable)'' and adding, in
its place, the parenthetical ``(See 34 CFR 75.590)'';
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F. Removing the authority citation that appears immediately before
paragraph (f); and
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G. Revising paragraph (f)(2)(iii).
The revisions read as follows:
Sec. 637.32 What selection criteria does the Secretary use?
The Secretary evaluates applications on the basis of the criteria
in this section.
* * * * *
(f) * * *
(2) * * *
(iii) Involvement of appropriate individuals, especially science
faculty, in identifying the institutional needs.
* * * * *
PART 648--GRADUATE ASSISTANCE IN AREAS OF NATIONAL NEED
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17. The authority citation for part 648 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1135-1135ee, unless otherwise noted.
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18. Section 648.30 is amended by--
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A. Revising paragraph (b); and
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B. Removing paragraph (c).
The revision reads as follows:
Sec. 648.30 How does the Secretary evaluate an application?
* * * * *
(b) The Secretary informs applicants of the maximum possible score
for each criterion in the application package or in a notice published
in the Federal Register.
* * * * *
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19. Section 648.31 is amended by--
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A. Removing all of the parentheticals that end in ``points)''; and
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B. Revising the introductory text to read as follows:
Sec. 648.31 What selection criteria does the Secretary use?
The Secretary evaluates an application on the basis of the criteria
in this section.
* * * * *
PART 656--NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTERS PROGRAM FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE
AND AREA STUDIES OR FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
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20. The authority citation for part 656 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1122, unless otherwise noted.
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21. Section 656.20 is amended by revising paragraph (b) to read as
follows:
Sec. 656.20 How does the Secretary evaluate an application?
* * * * *
(b) The Secretary informs applicants of the maximum possible score
for each criterion in the application package or in a notice published
in the Federal Register.
* * * * *
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22. Section 656.21 is amended by--
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A. Removing all of the parentheticals that end in ``points)''; and
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B. Revising the introductory text to read as follows:
Sec. 656.21 What selection criteria does the Secretary use to
evaluate an application for a comprehensive Center?
The Secretary evaluates an application for a comprehensive Center
on the basis of the criteria in this section.
* * * * *
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23. Section 656.22 is amended by--
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A. Removing all of the parentheticals that end in ``points)''; and
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B. Revising the introductory text to read as follows:
Sec. 656.22 What selection criteria does the Secretary use to
evaluate an application for an undergraduate Center?
The Secretary evaluates an application for an undergraduate Center
on the basis of the criteria in this section.
* * * * *
PART 657--FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND AREA STUDIES FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM
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24. The authority citation for part 657 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1122, unless otherwise noted.
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25. Section 657.20 is amended by--
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A. In paragraph (a), adding the word ``institutional'' before the word
``application''; and
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B. Revising paragraph (b) to read as follows:
Sec. 657.20 How does the Secretary evaluate an institutional
application for an allocation of fellowships?
* * * * *
(b) The Secretary informs applicants of the maximum possible score
for each criterion in the application package or in a notice published
in the Federal Register.
* * * * *
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26. Section 657.21 is amended by--
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A. Removing all of the parentheticals that end in ``points)''; and
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B. Adding introductory text to read as follows:
Sec. 657.21 What criteria does the Secretary use in selecting
institutions for an allocation of fellowships?
The Secretary evaluates an institutional application for an
allocation of fellowships on the basis of the criteria in this section.
* * * * *
PART 658--UNDERGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AND FOREIGN LANGUAGE
PROGRAM
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27. The authority citation for part 658 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1124, unless otherwise noted.
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28. Section 658.30 is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 658.30 How does the Secretary evaluate an application?
(a) The Secretary evaluates an application from an institution of
higher education or a combination of such institutions on the basis of
the criteria in Sec. Sec. 658.31 and 658.32. The Secretary informs
applicants of the maximum possible score for each criterion in the
application package or in a notice published in the Federal Register.
(b) The Secretary evaluates an application from an agency or
organization or professional or scholarly association on the basis of
the criteria in Sec. Sec. 658.31 and 658.33. The Secretary informs
applicants of the maximum possible score for each criterion in the
application package or in a notice published in the Federal Register.
(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1124)
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29. Section 658.31 is amended by--
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A. Removing the parentheticals ``(10)'' and ``(5)'' each time they
appear; and
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B. Revising the introductory text to read as follows:
Sec. 658.31 What selection criteria does the Secretary use?
The Secretary evaluates an application for a project under this
program on the basis of the criteria in this section.
* * * * *
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30. Section 658.32 is amended by--
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A. Removing the parentheticals ``(15)'' and ``(10)'' each time they
appear; and
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B. Revising the introductory text to read as follows:
Sec. 658.32 What additional criteria does the Secretary apply to
institutional applications?
In addition to the criteria referred to in Sec. 658.31, the
Secretary evaluates an application submitted by an institution of
higher education or a combination of such institutions on the basis of
the criteria in this section.
* * * * *
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31. Section 658.33 is amended by--
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A. In paragraph (a), removing the parenthetical ``(30)''; and
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B. Revising the introductory text to read as follows:
Sec. 658.33 What additional criterion does the Secretary apply to
applications from organizations and associations?
In addition to the criteria referred to in Sec. 658.31, the
Secretary evaluates an application submitted by an organization or
association on the basis of the criterion in this section.
* * * * *
PART 660--THE INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AND STUDIES PROGRAM
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32. The authority citation for part 660 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1125, unless otherwise noted.
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33. Section 660.30 is revised to read as follows:
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Sec. 660.30 How does the Secretary evaluate an application?
(a) The Secretary evaluates an application for a research project,
a study, or a survey on the basis of the criteria in Sec. Sec. 660.31
and 660.32. The Secretary informs applicants of the maximum possible
score for each criterion in the application package or in a notice
published in the Federal Register.
(b) The Secretary evaluates an application for the development of
specialized instructional materials on the basis of the criteria in
Sec. Sec. 660.31 and 660.33. The Secretary informs applicants of the
maximum possible score for each criterion in the application package or
in a notice published in the Federal Register.
(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1125)
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34. Section 660.31 is amended by--
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A. Removing all of the parentheticals that end in ``points)''; and
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B. Revising the introductory text to read as follows:
Sec. 660.31 What selection criteria does the Secretary use for all
applications for a grant?
The Secretary evaluates an application for a project under this
program on the basis of the criteria in this section. The Secretary
informs applicants of the maximum possible score for each criterion in
the application package or in a notice published in the Federal
Register.
* * * * *
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35. Section 660.32 is amended by--
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A. Removing all of the parentheticals that end in ``points)''; and
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B. Revising the introductory text to read as follows:
Sec. 660.32 What additional selection criteria does the Secretary use
for an application for a research project, a survey, or a study?
In addition to the criteria referred to in Sec. 660.31, the
Secretary evaluates an application for a research project, study, or
survey on the basis of the criteria in this section.
* * * * *
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36. Section 660.33 is amended by--
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A. Removing all of the parentheticals that end in ``points)''; and
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B. Revising the introductory text to read as follows:
Sec. 660.33 What additional selection criteria does the Secretary use
for an application to develop specialized instructional materials?
In addition to the criteria referred to in Sec. 660.31, the
Secretary evaluates an application to develop specialized instructional
materials on the basis of the criteria in this section.
* * * * *
PART 661--BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
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37. The authority citation for part 661 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1130-1130b, unless otherwise noted.
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38. Section 661.30 is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 661.30 How does the Secretary evaluate an application?
The Secretary evaluates an application for a grant under this
program on the basis of the criteria in Sec. 661.31. The Secretary
informs applicants of the maximum possible score for each criterion in
the application package or in a notice published in the Federal
Register.
(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1130a)
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39. Section 661.31 is amended by--
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A. Removing all of the parentheticals that end in ``points)'';
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B. In paragraph (e), adding the punctuation ``.'' after the word
``resources''; and
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C. Revising the introductory text to read as follows:
Sec. 661.31 What selection criteria does the Secretary use?
The Secretary evaluates an application for a grant under this
program on the basis of the criteria in this section.
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PART 662--FULBRIGHT-HAYS DOCTORAL DISSERTATION RESEARCH ABROAD
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
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40. The authority citation for part 662 continues to read as follows:
Authority: Section 102(b)(6) of the Mutual Educational and
Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (Fulbright-Hays Act), 22 U.S.C.
2452(b)(6), unless otherwise noted.
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41. Section 662.21 is amended by--
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A. Removing all of the parentheticals that end in ``points)'' and
removing the parentheticals ``(10)'', ``(15)'', and ``(5)'' wherever
they appear;
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B. In paragraph (c)(2), removing the word ``a''; and
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C. Revising paragraph (a) to read as follows:
Sec. 662.21 What criteria does the Secretary use to evaluate an
application for a fellowship?
(a) General. The Secretary evaluates an application for a
fellowship on the basis of the criteria in this section. The Secretary
informs applicants of the maximum possible score for each criterion in
the application package or in a notice published in the Federal
Register.
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PART 663--FULBRIGHT-HAYS FACULTY RESEARCH ABROAD FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
0
42. The authority citation for part 663 continues to read as follows:
Authority: Sec. 102(b)(6) of the Mutual Educational and Cultural
Exchange Act of 1961 (Fulbright-Hays Act), 22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6),
unless otherwise noted.
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43. Section 663.21 is amended by--
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A. Removing all of the parentheticals that end in ``points)'' and
removing the parentheticals ``(10)'', ``(15)'', and ``(5)'' wherever
they appear; and
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B. Revising paragraph (a) to read as follows:
Sec. 663.21 What criteria does the Secretary use to evaluate an
application for a fellowship?
(a) General. The Secretary evaluates an application for a
fellowship on the basis of the criteria in this section. The Secretary
informs applicants of the maximum possible score for each criterion in
the application package or in a notice published in the Federal
Register.
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PART 664--FULBRIGHT-HAYS GROUP PROJECTS ABROAD FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
0
44. The authority citation for part 664 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2452(b)(6), unless otherwise noted.
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45. Section 664.30 is amended by--
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A. Revising paragraph (a);
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B. Removing paragraph (b); and
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C. Redesignating paragraphs (c) and (d) as paragraphs (b) and (c),
respectively.
The revision reads as follows:
Sec. 664.30 How does the Secretary evaluate an application?
(a) The Secretary evaluates an application for a Group Project
Abroad on the basis of the criteria in Sec. 664.31. The Secretary
informs applicants of the maximum possible score for each criterion in
the application package or in a notice published in the Federal
Register.
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46. Section 664.31 is amended by--
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A. Removing all of the parentheticals that end in ``points).'' and
removing the parenthetical that ends in ``points)''; and
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B. Revising the introductory text to read as follows:
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Sec. 664.31 What selection criteria does the Secretary use?
The Secretary uses the criteria in this section to evaluate
applications for the purpose of recommending to the J. William
Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board Group Projects Abroad for funding
under this part.
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PART 669--LANGUAGE RESOURCE CENTERS PROGRAM
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47. The authority citation for part 669 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1123, unless otherwise noted.
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48. Section 669.20 is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 669.20 How does the Secretary evaluate an application?
The Secretary evaluates an application for an award on the basis of
the criteria contained in Sec. Sec. 669.21 and 669.22. The Secretary
informs applicants of the maximum possible score for each criterion in
the application package or in a notice published in the Federal
Register.
(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1123)
0
49. Section 669.21 is amended by--
0
A. Removing all of the parentheticals that end in ``points)'';
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B. In paragraph (c), removing the symbol ``Sec. ''; and
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C. Revising the introductory text to read as follows:
Sec. 669.21 What selection criteria does the Secretary use?
The Secretary evaluates an application on the basis of the criteria
in this section.
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[FR Doc. 05-5547 Filed 3-18-05; 8:45 am]
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