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ED to Make Technical Updates to EDGAR

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) will publish a notice in the Federal Register on Wednesday that makes technical updates to the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR).  The updates largely stem from the final Uniform Grant Guidance regulations that were issued in April last year.  Most of the updates are to cross references to the UGG in EDGAR and are not substantive in nature.  ED has determined that the changes are not required to go through a public comment period under the Administrative Procedure Act since they are technical.  The updates will be effective upon formal publication in the Federal Register next week.  An unofficial version of the Federal Register notice is available here.

About the Author

Kelly Christiansen is a Senior Legislative Analyst with the Washington, DC law firm of The Bruman Group, PLLC. Established in 1980, the Firm is nationally recognized for its federal education regulatory and legislative practice, providing legal advice regarding compliance with all major federal education programs as well as the federal grants management requirements, including the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR). In addition, they work with agencies on federal spending flexibility, allowability, policies and procedures, audit defense and resolution and legislative updates. The Firm provides government relations services for the National Association of State Program Administrators (NAESPA).