The Secretary evaluates an applications for International Education Programs on the basis of—

(a) The general criteria in § 655.31; and

(b) The specific criteria in, as applicable, subpart D of 34 CFR parts 658, 660, 661, and 669.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. §§ 11211127)[64 FR 7739, Feb. 16, 1999]