20 U.S.C. § 1099c: Review of regulations

An assurance of the uniformity of interpretation and application of such regulations. The establishment of a process for ensuring that eligibility and compliance issues, such as institutional audit, program review, and recertification, are considered simultaneously. A determination of the extent to which unnecessary costs are imposed on institutions of higher education as a consequence of the applicability to the facilities and equipment of such institutions of regulations prescribed for purposes of regulating industrial and commercial enterprises. The Secretary shall review and evaluate ways in which regulations under and provisions of this chapter affecting institution of higher education (other than institutions described in section 1002(a)(1)(C) of this title ), that have received in each of the two most recent award years prior to October 7, 1998 , less than $200,000 in funds through this subchapter, may be improved, streamlined, or eliminated. In carrying out subsections (a) and (b), the Secretary shall consult with relevant representatives of institutions participating in the programs authorized by this subchapter.