The Secretary evaluates an applications for International Education Programs on the basis of--
(a) The general criteria in Sec. 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. 1121-1127) [64 FR 7739, Feb. 16, 1999]