[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 34, Volume 3] [Revised as of July 1, 2008] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 34CFR602.30] [Page 222-223] TITLE 34--EDUCATION CHAPTER VI--OFFICE OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PART 602_THE SECRETARY'S RECOGNITION OF ACCREDITING AGENCIES--Table of Contents Subpart C_The Recognition Process Sec. 602.30 How does an agency apply for recognition? Application and Review by Department Staff (a) An accrediting agency seeking initial or continued recognition must submit a written application to the Secretary. The application must consist of-- (1) A statement of the agency's requested scope of recognition; (2) Evidence that the agency complies with the criteria for recognition listed in subpart B of this part; and (3) Supporting documentation. (b) By submitting an application for recognition, the agency authorizes Department staff to observe its site visits and decision meetings and to gain access to agency records, personnel, and facilities on an announced or unannounced basis. (c) The Secretary does not make available to the public any confidential agency materials a Department employee reviews during the evaluation of [[Page 223]] either the agency's application for recognition or the agency's compliance with the criteria for recognition. (Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 1845-0003) (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1099b)