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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 

34 CFR Parts 655, 656, 657, 658, 660, 

and 661 

[Docket ID ED–2009–OPE–0002] 

RIN 1840–AC97 

International Education Programs 

AGENCY: Office of Postsecondary 

Education, Department of Education. 

ACTION: Final regulations. 

SUMMARY: The Secretary amends the 

regulations for the National Resource 

Centers Program for Foreign Language 

and Area Studies or Foreign Language 

and International Studies (NRC 

Program), Foreign Language and Area 

Studies Fellowships (FLAS) Program, 

Undergraduate International Studies 

and Foreign Language (UISFL) Program, 

International Research and Studies (IRS) 

Program, and the Business and 

International Education (BIE) Program 

to ensure that these regulations reflect 

the changes made to title VI of the 

Higher Education Act of 1965, as 

amended (HEA) by the Higher 

Education Opportunity Act of 2008 

(HEOA). 

DATES: Effective Date: These regulations 

are effective on August 17, 2009. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Jessica Finkel, U.S. Department of 

Education, 1990 K Street, NW., Room 

8031, Washington, DC 20006–8502. 

Telephone: (202) 502–7647 or via the 

Internet at: Jessica.Finkel@ed.gov. 

If you use a telecommunications 

device for the deaf (TDD), you may call 

the Federal Relay Service (FRS), toll 

free, at 1–800–877–8339. 

Individuals with disabilities can 

obtain this document in an accessible 

format (e.g., braille, large print, 

audiotape, or computer diskette) on 

request to the contact person listed in 

this section. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: These 

final regulations incorporate changes 

made to the HEA by the HEOA. These 

changes align the program regulations 

with the changes made to the programs 

by the HEOA, including revised 

program descriptions, eligibility criteria, 

and activities. 

The following discussion describes 

each of the changes made to the 

regulations and the specific statutory 

change in the HEA on which the 

regulatory change is based. 

General 

Statute: The HEOA amended 

numerous sections of the HEA to refer 

to ‘‘consortia’’ of institutions of higher 

education rather than ‘‘combinations’’ of 

institutions of higher education. 

Specifically, section 610 of the HEOA 

amended sections 603(a) and 604(a)(5) 

of the HEA by replacing the word 

‘‘combination’’ with the word 

‘‘consortium’’ each time it appears. 

Similarly, section 602(1) of the HEOA 

amended section 602(a)(1) of the HEA 

by replacing the word ‘‘combination’’ 

with the word ‘‘consortium.’’ Finally, 

section 604(1) of the HEOA amended 

section 604(a)(1) of the HEA by 

replacing references to the words 

‘‘combination’’ and ‘‘combinations’’ 

with the words ‘‘consortium’’ and 

‘‘consortia,’’ respectively. 

Regulatory Change: To better reflect 

the language in the statute, we have 

revised the following regulatory sections 

to refer to ‘‘consortium’’ and ‘‘consortia’’ 

(as appropriate) rather than 

‘‘combination’’ and ‘‘combinations’’: 34 

CFR 655.4(b), 34 CFR 656.1 and 656.2, 

34 CFR 657.2, and 34 CFR 658.1, 658.2, 

658.10, 658.30, 658.32, and 658.35. 

International Education Programs— 

General Provisions 

Statute: None. 

Regulatory Change: We have 

corrected two errors in part 655. First, 

in § 655.4(b), we have replaced the 

words ‘‘definition applies’’ with the 

words ‘‘definitions apply’’ because that 

paragraph provides definitions for 

multiple terms. Second, we have 

corrected the language in § 655.10 to 

identify the appropriate subparts of 34 

CFR parts 656, 657, 658, 660, 661 and 

669 that describe the kinds of projects 

that the Secretary assists under the 

International Education Programs. 

NRC Program 

Statute: Section 602(1)(B)(iii) of the 

HEOA amended section 602(a)(2) of the 

HEA by expanding the types of 

activities for which grantees may use 

funds under the National Language and 

Area Centers and Programs authority. 

The Department operates the NRC 

Program under this authority. 

Regulatory Change: In the NRC 

Program regulations, we have expanded 

§ 656.3 to include the activities added to 

section 602(a)(2) of the HEA by the 

HEOA. As amended, § 656.3 now states 

that a comprehensive or undergraduate 

National Resource Center (i) supports 

instructors of the less commonly taught 

languages, and (ii) encourages projects 

that support students in the science, 

technology, engineering, and 

mathematics fields to achieve foreign 

language proficiency. 

Statute: Section 602(1)(C) of the 

HEOA expanded section 602(a)(4) of the 

HEA, which describes the outreach and 

summer institute grants that the 

Secretary may make to centers and 

programs under the NRC Program. 

Regulatory Change: We have amended 

§ 656.5 to incorporate the new activities 

that may be funded by an outreach or 

summer institute grant under section 

602(a)(4) of the HEA. Consistent with 

the statutory changes made, we have 

added a new § 656.5(b)(3) to clarify that 

the Secretary may support a center for 

the purpose of linkage or outreach 

between or among postsecondary 

programs or departments in foreign 

language, area studies, or other 

international fields, and State 

educational agencies and local 

educational agencies. 

Statute: Section 607(2) of the HEOA 

amended section 607(b) of the HEA to 

add two factors to be considered by the 

Secretary when awarding grants under 

section 602 of the HEA, governing the 

NRC and FLAS programs. Specifically, 

section 607(2) directs the Secretary to 

(1) take into account the degree to 

which activities of centers, programs, 

and fellowships at institutions of higher 

education address national needs, and 

generate information for and 

disseminate information to the public 

and (2) consider an applicant’s record of 

placing students into post-graduate 

employment, education, or training in 

areas of national need and an 

applicant’s stated efforts to increase the 

number of such students that go into 

such placements. 

Regulatory Change: In the NRC 

Program regulations, we have added the 

two new selection criteria as paragraphs 

(3) and (4) in §§ 656.21(c) and 656.22(c). 

We have also added the two new criteria 

as paragraphs (3) and (4) in § 657.21(c) 

in the FLAS Program regulations. 

FLAS Program 

Statute: Section 602(2)(B) of the 

HEOA amended section 602(b)(2) of the 

HEA to provide that undergraduate 

students, in addition to graduate 

students, may be eligible for fellowships 

under the FLAS Program. 

Regulatory Change: Consistent with 

the statutory changes made to section 

602(b)(2) of the HEA, we have amended 

§§ 657.1(a), 657.3, and 657.21 to clarify 

that both graduate students and 

undergraduate students are eligible for 

fellowships under the FLAS Program. 

The changes made to § 657.3 (Who is 

eligible to receive a fellowship?) 

incorporate the statutory language 

reflected in section 602(b)(2) of the HEA 

and describe the respective activities in 

which an undergraduate student and 

graduate student must engage in order 

to be eligible for a FLAS fellowship. 

Statute: Section 602(3) of the HEOA 

amended section 602(d) of the HEA, 


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which describes the allowances that 

may be included in a fellowship to an 

undergraduate or graduate student 

under the FLAS Program. 

Regulatory Change: We have revised 

§ 657.31(a)(4) to better align the 

regulatory language regarding 

allowances for stipends awarded to 

graduate level recipients with the 

statutory language describing these 

allowances. We also have added a new 

§ 657.31(a)(5) to provide, consistent 

with section 602(d)(2) of the HEA, that 

a stipend awarded to an undergraduate 

level recipient may include an 

allowance for educational programs in 

the United States or educational 

programs abroad that meet certain 

criteria. 

UISFL Program 

Statute: Section 604(2) of the HEOA 

amended section 604(a)(2) of the HEA 

by adding a new allowed use of funds 

under the (UISFL) Program and by 

amending an existing allowed use of 

funds. 

Regulatory Change: We have amended 

§ 658.11 to reflect the additional 

activities for which funds may be used 

under the Undergraduate International 

Studies and Foreign Language Program. 

Specifically, we have revised the 

language in § 658.11(b)(5) to better align 

with the statutory language describing 

the pre-service teacher training and inservice teacher professional 

development that can be conducted 

under the program. Also, in new 

§ 658.11(j), consistent with the additions 

made to section 604(a)(2) of the HEA, 

we have added as an allowable activity 

the provision of grants for educational 

programs abroad that are closely linked 

to the UISFL Program’s goals and that 

promote foreign language fluency and 

knowledge of world regions. 

Statute: Section 604(6) of the HEOA 

amended section 604 of the HEA by 

adding a new paragraph (c)(2) to specify 

that UISFL Program grantees may not 

use more than ten percent of the funds 

received under a UISFL Program grant 

for the purpose described in section 

604(a)(2)(I) of the HEA (i.e., providing 

grants for educational programs abroad 

that are closely linked to the UISFL 

Program’s goals and that promote 

foreign language fluency and knowledge 

of world regions). 

Regulatory Change: We have amended 

§ 658.40 by adding a new paragraph (b) 

to incorporate this restriction on the use 

of funds. 

Statute: Section 604(3) of the HEOA 

amended section 604(a)(4)(B) of the 

HEA to require institutions seeking a 

waiver or reduction of their non-Federal 

share to demonstrate, in their grant 

applications, their need for a waiver or 

reduction. 

Regulatory Change: We have revised 

§ 658.41(d)(2) to clarify that the 

Secretary may waive or reduce a UISFL 

Program grantee’s non-Federal share for 

the project, but that the grantee’s 

application must demonstrate a need for 

a waiver or reduction. 

IRS Program 

Statute: Section 605 of the HEOA 

amended section 605(a) of the HEA by 

expanding the activities authorized 

under the IRS Program. Research and 

studies supported under the IRS 

Program now include: (i) Evaluations of 

the extent to which programs assisted 

under title VI of the HEA reflect diverse 

perspectives and a wide range of views 

and generate debate on world regions 

and international affairs, as described in 

the grantee’s application; (ii) the 

systematic collection, analysis, and 

dissemination of data that contribute to 

achieving the purposes of title VI, part 

A of the HEA; and (iii) support for 

programs or activities to make data 

collected, analyzed, or disseminated 

under this part publicly available and 

easy to understand. 

Regulatory Change: We have amended 

§§ 660.1 and 660.10 to include these 

newly authorized activities. The new 

activities are listed in paragraphs (j), (k), 

and (l) of § 660.1 (What is the 

International Research and Studies 

Program?) and in paragraphs (k), (l), and 

(m) of § 660.10 (What activities does the 

Secretary assist?). 

BIE Program 

Statute: Section 611(b) of the HEOA 

amended section 613(c) of the HEA to 

require applicants to provide an 

assurance that, where applicable, the 

activities funded by a grant made under 

the BIE Program will reflect diverse 

perspectives and a wide range of views 

on world regions and international 

affairs. 

Regulatory Change: We have amended 

§ 661.20 by adding a new paragraph (c) 

to require applicants to make this 

assurance in their applications for 

funding under the BIE Program. 

Executive Order 12866 

Under Executive Order 12866, the 

Secretary must determine whether this 

regulatory action is ‘‘significant’’ and 

therefore subject to the requirements of 

the Executive order and review by OMB. 

Section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866 

defines a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ 

as an action likely to result in a rule that 

may (1) have an annual effect on the 

economy of $100 million or more, or 

adversely affect a sector of the economy, 

productivity, competition, jobs, the 

environment, public health or safety, or 

State, local or tribal governments, or 

communities in a material way (also 

referred to as an ‘‘economically 

significant’’ rule); (2) create serious 

inconsistency or otherwise interfere 

with an action taken or planned by 

another agency; (3) materially alter the 

budgetary impacts of entitlement grants, 

user fees, or loan programs or the rights 

and obligations of recipients thereof; or 

(4) create novel legal or policy issues 

arising out of legal mandates, the 

President’s priorities, or the principles 

set forth in the Executive order. The 

Secretary has determined that this 

regulatory action is not significant 

under the Executive order. 

Potential Costs and Benefits 

Under Executive Order 12866, we 

have assessed the potential costs and 

benefits of this regulatory action. 

The potential costs associated with 

these final regulations are those 

resulting from statutory requirements 

for these discretionary grant programs. 

However, because the Secretary has 

chosen to regulate only to the extent 

necessary to reflect changes made to the 

HEA by the HEOA, the potential costs 

associated with the regulations are 

minimal. The benefits of these final 

regulations will be clarification of the 

requirements governing these programs 

that will facilitate future competitions 

for awards under these programs. In 

assessing these costs and benefits we 

have determined that the benefits justify 

the costs. 

We also have determined that this 

regulatory action does not unduly 

interfere with State, local, and tribal 

governments in the exercise of their 

governmental functions. 

Waiver of Proposed Rulemaking 

Under the Administrative Procedure 

Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553), the 

Department is generally required to 

publish a notice of proposed rulemaking 

and provide the public with an 

opportunity to comment on proposed 

regulations prior to issuing final 

regulations. However, the APA provides 

that an agency is not required to 

conduct notice-and-comment 

rulemaking when the agency for good 

cause finds that notice and comment are 

impracticable, unnecessary or contrary 

to the public interest. These regulations 

reflect statutory changes made to the 

HEA by the HEOA that are already 

effective and do not establish or affect 

existing policy. Therefore, under 5 

U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Secretary has 

determined that a notice of proposed 

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to the public interest and thus not 

required with regard to these 

regulations. 

Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification 

The Secretary certifies that these 

regulations will not have a significant 

economic impact on a substantial 

number of small entities. The 

regulations impose minimal 

requirements to ensure the proper 

expenditure of program funds. 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 

These regulations do not contain any 

information collection requirements. 

Intergovernmental Review 

The National Resource Centers 

Program, Foreign Language and Area 

Studies Fellowships Program, 

Undergraduate International Studies 

and Foreign Language Program, and 

Business and International Education 

Program are subject to Executive Order 

12372 and the regulations in 34 CFR 

part 79. One of the objectives of the 

Executive Order is to foster an 

intergovernmental partnership and a 

strengthened federalism. The Executive 

Order relies on processes developed by 

State and local governments for 

coordination and review of proposed 

Federal financial assistance. 

Assessment of Educational Impact 

In accordance with section 411 of the 

General Education Provisions Act, 20 

U.S.C. 1221e–4, and based on our own 

review, we have determined that these 

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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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance 

Numbers: 84.015 National Resource Centers 

Program for Foreign Language and Area 

Studies or Foreign Language and 

International Studies Program and Foreign 

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International Education Program) 

List of Subjects 

34 CFR Part 655 

Colleges and universities, Cultural 

exchange programs, Educational 

research, Educational study programs, 

Grant programs—education, 

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. 

Dated: July 13, 2009. 

Arne Duncan, 

Secretary of Education. 

■ For the reasons discussed in the 

preamble, the Secretary amends parts 

655, 656, 657, 658, 660, and 661 of title 

34 of the Code of Federal Regulations as 

follows: 

PART 655—INTERNATIONAL 

EDUCATION PROGRAMS—GENERAL 

PROVISIONS 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 655 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1121–1130b, unless 

otherwise noted. 

§ 655.4 [Amended] 

■ 2. Section 655.4(b) is amended by: 

■ A. In the introductory text, removing 

the words ‘‘definition applies’’ and 

adding, in their place, the words 

‘‘definitions apply’’. 

■ B. In the definition for ‘‘Combination 

of institutions,’’ removing the word 

‘‘Combination’’ and adding, in its place, 

the word ‘‘Consortium’’. 

■ 3. Section 655.10 is revised to read as 

follows: 

§ 655.10 What kinds of projects does the 

Secretary assist? 

Subpart A of 34 CFR parts 656, 657, 

and 669 and subpart B of 34 CFR parts 

658, 660, 661 describe the kinds of 

projects that the Secretary assists under 

the International Education Programs. 

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1121–1127) 

PART 656—NATIONAL RESOURCE 

CENTERS PROGRAM FOR FOREIGN 

LANGUAGE AND AREA STUDIES OR 

FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND 

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES 

■ 4. The authority citation for part 656 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1122, unless 

otherwise noted. 

§ 656.1 [Amended] 

■ 5. Section 656.1 is amended in the 

introductory text by removing the word 

‘‘combinations’’ and adding, in its place, 

the word ‘‘consortia’’. 

§ 656.2 [Amended] 

■ 6. Section 656.2 is amended by 

removing the word ‘‘combination’’ and 

adding, in its place, the word 

‘‘consortium’’. 

■ 7. Section 656.3 is amended by: 

■ A. Removing the word ‘‘and’’ at the 

end of paragraph (g). 

■ B. Removing the punctuation ‘‘.’’ at 

the end of paragraph (h) and adding, in 

its place, the punctuation ‘‘;’’. 

■ C. Adding new paragraphs (i) and (j). 

The additions read as follows: 

§ 656.3 What activities define a 

comprehensive or undergraduate National 

Resource Center? 

* * * * * 

(i) Supports instructors of the less 

commonly taught languages; and 

(j) Encourages projects that support 

students in the science, technology, 

engineering, and mathematics fields to 

achieve foreign language proficiency. 

* * * * * 

■ 8. Section 656.5 is amended by: 

■ A. Redesignating paragraphs (b)(3), 

(b)(4), and (b)(5) as paragraphs (b)(4), 

(b)(5), and (b)(6), respectively. 

■ B. Adding a new paragraph (b)(3). 

■ C. Revising newly redesignated 

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■ D. Revising newly redesignated 

paragraph (b)(6). 

The revisions and additions read as 

follows: 

§ 656.5 What activities may be carried out? 

* * * * * 

(b) * * * 

(3) Linkage or outreach between or 

among— 

(i) Postsecondary programs or 

departments in foreign language, area 

studies, or other international fields; 

and 

(ii) State educational agencies or local 

educational agencies. 

(4) Partnerships or programs of 

linkage and outreach with departments 

or agencies of Federal and State 

governments, including Federal or State 

scholarship programs for students in 

related areas. 

* * * * * 

(6) Summer institutes in area studies, 

foreign Language, and other 

international fields designed to carry 

out the activities in paragraphs (b)(1) 

through (b)(5) of this section. 

■ 9. Section 656.21 is amended by: 

■ A. Removing the word ‘‘and’’ at the 

end of paragraph (c)(1). 

■ B. Removing the punctuation ‘‘.’’ at 

the end of paragraph (c)(2) and adding, 

in its place, the punctuation ‘‘;’’. 

■ C. Adding new paragraphs (c)(3) and 

(c)(4). 

The additions read as follows: 

§ 656.21 What selection criteria does the 

Secretary use to evaluate an application for 

a comprehensive Center? 

* * * * * 

(c) * * * 

(3) The degree to which activities of 

the Center address national needs, and 

generate information for and 

disseminate information to the public; 

and 

(4) The applicant’s record of placing 

students into post-graduate 

employment, education, or training in 

areas of national need and the 

applicant’s stated efforts to increase the 

number of such students that go into 

such placements. 

* * * * * 

■ 10. Section 656.22 is amended by: 

■ A. Removing the word ‘‘and’’ at the 

end of paragraph (c)(1). 

■ B. Removing the punctuation ‘‘.’’ at 

the end of paragraph (c)(2), and adding, 

in its place, the punctuation ‘‘;’’. 

■ C. Adding new paragraphs (c)(3) and 

(c)(4). 

The additions read as follows: 

§ 656.22 What selection criteria does the 

Secretary use to evaluate an application for 

an undergraduate Center? 

* * * * * 

(c) * * * 

(3) The degree to which activities of 

the Center address national needs, and 

generate information for and 

disseminate information to the public; 

and 

(4) The applicant’s record of placing 

students into post-graduate 

employment, education, or training in 

areas of national need and the 

applicant’s stated efforts to increase the 

number of such students that go into 

such placements. 

* * * * * 

PART 657—FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND 

AREA STUDIES FELLOWSHIPS 

PROGRAM 

■ 11. The authority citation for part 657 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1122, unless 

otherwise noted. 

§ 657.1 [Amended] 

■ 12. Section 657.1 is amended by 

adding the words ‘‘undergraduate or’’ 

before the word ‘‘graduate’’ in paragraph 

(a). 

§ 657.2 [Amended] 

■ 13. Section 657.2 is amended by 

removing the word ‘‘combination’’ in 

paragraph (a) introductory text and 

adding, in its place, the word 

‘‘consortium’’. 

■ 14. Section 657.3 is amended by: 

■ A. Removing the word ‘‘and’’ at the 

end of paragraph (c). 

■ B. Removing the punctuation ‘‘.’’ at 

the end of paragraph (d) and adding, in 

its place, the punctuation ‘‘;’’. 

■ C. Adding new paragraphs (e) and (f). 

The additions read as follows: 

§ 657.3 Who is eligible to receive a 

fellowship? 

* * * * * 

(e) In the case of an undergraduate 

student, is in the intermediate or 

advanced study of a less commonly 

taught language; or 

(f) In the case of a graduate student, 

is engaged in— 

(1) Predissertation level study; 

(2) Preparation for dissertation 

research; 

(3) Dissertation research abroad; or 

(4) Dissertation writing. 

* * * * * 

■ 15. Section 657.21 is amended by: 

■ A. Adding the words ‘‘undergraduate 

and’’ before the word ‘‘graduate’’ in 

paragraph (c)(1). 

■ B. Removing the word ‘‘and’’ at the 

end of paragraph (c)(1). 

■ C. Removing the punctuation ‘‘.’’ at 

the end of paragraph (c)(2), and adding, 

in its place, the punctuation ‘‘;’’. 

■ D. Adding new paragraphs (c)(3) and 

(c)(4). 

■ E. Removing the word ‘‘graduate’’ 

from paragraphs (d)(2), (e)(1), (f)(4) and 

(h)(1). 

The additions read as follows: 

§ 657.21 What criteria does the Secretary 

use in selecting institutions for an 

allocation of fellowships? 

* * * * * 

(c) * * * 

(3) The degree to which fellowships 

awarded by the applicant address 

national needs; and 

(4) The applicant’s record of placing 

students into post-graduate 

employment, education, or training in 

areas of national need and the 

applicant’s stated efforts to increase the 

number of such students that go into 

such placements. 

* * * * * 

■ 16. Section 657.31 is amended by: 

■ A. Revising paragraph (a)(4). 

■ B. Adding a new paragraph (a)(5). 

The revisions and addition read as 

follows: 

§ 657.31 What is the amount of a 

fellowship? 

(a) * * * 

(4) If permitted by the Secretary, a 

stipend awarded to a graduate level 

recipient may include allowances for 

dependents and travel for research and 

study in the United States and abroad. 

(5) A stipend awarded to an 

undergraduate level recipient may 

include an allowance for educational 

programs in the United States or 

educational programs abroad that— 

(i) Are closely linked to the overall 

goals of the recipient’s course of study; 

and 

(ii) Have the purpose of promoting 

foreign language fluency and knowledge 

of foreign cultures. 

* * * * * 

PART 658—UNDERGRADUATE 

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AND 

FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAM 

■ 17. The authority citation for part 658 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1124, unless 

otherwise noted. 

§ 658.1 [Amended] 

■ 18. Section 658.1 is amended by 

removing the word ‘‘combinations’’ 

each time it appears and adding, in its 

place, the word ‘‘consortia’’. 

§ 658.2 [Amended] 

■ 19. Section 658.2(b) is amended by 

removing the word ‘‘combinations’’ and 

adding, in its place, the word 

‘‘consortia’’. 


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§ 658.10 [Amended] 

■ 20. Section 658.10(a) is amended by: 

■ A. Removing the word ‘‘combination’’ 

and adding, in its place, the word 

‘‘consortium’’. 

■ B. Removing the word 

‘‘combinations’’ and adding, in its place, 

the word ‘‘consortia’’. 

■ 21. Section 658.11 is amended by: 

■ A. Revising paragraph (b)(5). 

■ B. Redesignating paragraphs (j), (k), 

(l), and (m) as paragraphs (k), (l), (m), 

and (n), respectively. 

■ C. Adding a new paragraph (j). 

The additions and revisions read as 

follows: 

§ 658.11 What projects and activities may 

a grantee conduct under this program? 

* * * * * 

(b) * * * 

(5) Conducting pre-service teacher 

training and in-service teacher 

professional development; 

* * * * * 

(j) Providing grants for educational 

programs abroad that— 

(1) Are closely linked to the program’s 

overall goals; and 

(2) Have the purpose of promoting 

foreign language fluency and knowledge 

of world regions; 

* * * * * 

§ 658.30 [Amended] 

■ 22. Section 658.30(a) is amended by 

removing the word ‘‘combination’’ and 

adding, in its place, the word 

‘‘consortium’’. 

§ 658.32 [Amended] 

■ 23. Section 658.32, introductory text, 

is amended by removing the word 

‘‘combination’’ and adding, in its place, 

the word ‘‘consortium’’. 

§ 658.35 [Amended] 

■ 24. Section 658.35(a) is amended by 

removing the word ‘‘combinations’’ and 

adding, in its place, the word 

‘‘consortia’’. 

■ 25. Section 658.40 is revised to read 

as follows: 

§ 658.40 What are the limitations on 

allowable costs? 

(a) Equipment costs may not exceed 

five percent of the grant amount; and 

(b) No more than ten percent of the 

total amount of grant funds awarded to 

a grantee under this part may be used 

for the activity described in § 658.11(j). 

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1124) 

■ 26. Section 658.41(d)(2) is revised to 

read as follows: 

§ 658.41 What are the cost-sharing 

requirements? 

* * * * * 

(d) * * * 

(2) Have submitted a grant application 

under this part that demonstrates a need 

for a waiver or reduction. 

* * * * * 

PART 660—THE INTERNATIONAL 

RESEARCH AND STUDIES PROGRAM 

■ 27. The authority citation for part 660 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1125, unless 

otherwise noted. 

■ 28. Section 660.1 is amended by: 

■ A. Removing the word ‘‘and’’ at the 

end of paragraph (h). 

■ B. Removing the punctuation‘‘.’’ at the 

end of paragraph (i) and adding, in its 

place, the punctuation ‘‘;’’. 

■ C. Adding new paragraphs (j), (k), and 

(l). 

The additions read as follows: 

§ 660.1 What is the International Research 

and Studies Program? 

* * * * * 

(j) Evaluations of the extent to which 

programs assisted under title VI of the 

HEA reflect diverse perspectives and a 

wide range of views and generate debate 

on world regions and international 

affairs, as described in the grantee’s 

application; 

(k) Systematic collection, analysis, 

and dissemination of data that 

contribute to achieving the purposes of 

title VI, part A of the HEA; and 

(l) Support for programs or activities 

to make data collected, analyzed, or 

disseminated under this part publicly 

available and easy to understand. 

* * * * * 

■ 29. Section 660.10 is amended by 

adding new paragraphs (k), (l) and (m) 

to read as follows: 

§ 660.10 What activities does the Secretary 

assist? 

* * * * * 

(k) Evaluations of the extent to which 

programs assisted under title VI of the 

HEA reflect diverse perspectives and a 

wide range of views and generate debate 

on world regions and international 

affairs, as described in the grantee’s 

application. 

(l) Systematic collection, analysis, and 

dissemination of data that contribute to 

achieving the purposes of title VI, part 

A of the HEA. 

(m) Support for programs or activities 

to make data collected, analyzed, or 

disseminated under this part publicly 

available and easy to understand. 

* * * * * 

PART 661—BUSINESS AND 

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION 

PROGRAM 

■ 30. The authority citation for part 661 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1130a, unless 

otherwise noted. 

■ 31. Section 661.20 is amended by 

adding a new paragraph (c). 

The addition reads as follows: 

§ 661.20 What must an application 

include? 

* * * * * 

(c) An assurance that, where 

applicable, the activities funded by the 

grant will reflect diverse perspectives 

and a wide range of views on world 

regions and international affairs. 

* * * * * 

[FR Doc. E9–16953 Filed 7–16–09; 8:45 am] 

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