[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 34, Volume 3] [Revised as of July 1, 2005] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 34CFR602.34] [Page 211] TITLE 34--EDUCATION CHAPTER VI--OFFICE OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PART 602_THE SECRETARY'S RECOGNITION OF ACCREDITING AGENCIES--Table of Contents Subpart C_The Recognition Process Sec. 602.34 What does the Secretary consider when making a recognition decision? The Secretary makes the decision regarding recognition of an agency based on the entire record of the agency's application, including the following: (a) The Advisory Committee's recommendation. (b) The senior Department official's recommendation, if any. (c) The agency's application and supporting documentation. (d) The Department staff analysis of the agency. (e) All written third-party comments forwarded by Department staff to the Advisory Committee for consideration at the meeting. (f) Any agency response to the Department staff analysis and third- party comments. (g) Any addendum to the Department staff analysis. (h) All oral presentations at the Advisory Committee meeting. (i) Any materials submitted by the parties, within the established timeframes, in an appeal taken in accordance with Sec. 602.33. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1099b)