Nota Bene: Unless otherwise indicated, all citations refer to the volume and page numbers of the Federal Register, i.e., 66 FR 2144 refers to page 2144 of Volume 66 of the Federal Register.

OMB A-21 Clarification of Tuition Remission Costs: OMB memorandum clarifying that Circular A-21's requirement that, in order for tuition remission costs of graduate students to be charged to federally sponsored programs, there must exist "a bona fide employer-employee relationship."
http://www.nacua.org/documents/omb.pdf

Temporary IRS Regulations on Intermediate Sanctions on Excess Benefit Transactions (66 FR 2144): IRS issued temporary regulations on excise taxes for excess benefit transactions (26 CFR Parts 53, 301 and 602), under IRS Section 4958 that take effect January 10, 2001 and expire January 9, 2004.
http://frwebgate4.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/waisgate.cgi?WAISdocID=717272226 +6+2+0&WAISaction=retrieve

Internet Taxation on Nonprofits (IRS 2000-84, 2000-42 I.R.B. 385): IRS requested public comment (due by February 13, 2001) on tax-exempt organizations' activities on the internet, which include politics and lobbying; advertising and other business activities; and contribution solicitations.
http://www.nacua.org/documents/irs.pdf

Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (S. 761): This act provides that an electronic agreement or record shall not be denied enforceability on the grounds that such agreement or record is not in writing.
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=106_cong_bills& docid=f:s761eah.txt.pdf

Final Ergonomics Program Standard (65 FR 68261-68870): The standard became effective January 16, 2001 and covered employers must have provided employees with information on musculoskeletal disorders by October 14, 2001.
http://www.osha-slc.gov/FedReg_osha_data/FED20001114.html

Government Contractors, Affirmative Action Requirements; Final Rule (65 FR 68021-68047): The final rule (41 CFR Parts 60-1 and 60-2) refocuses regulatory emphasis to a performance-based standard that effectively implements an affirmative action program into the overall management plan.
http://www.dol.gov/dol/esa/public/ofcp_org.htm

The Use of Tests as Part of High Stakes Decision-Making for Students--A Resource for Educators and Policy Makers: OCR's guide assembles "the best information regarding test measurement standards, legal principles, and resources to help educators and policy-makers frame strategies and programs that promote learning to high standards in ways consistent with federal non-discrimination laws."
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OCR/testing/

Revised Sexual Harassment Guidance (62 FR 12034): Revised guidance to replace "Sexual Harassment Guidance: Harassment of Students by Employees, Other Students, or Third Parties" (62 FR 12034) issued on March 13, 1997.
http://www.ed.gov/ocr/shguide/index.html

Incidence of Crime on the Campuses of U.S. Postsecondary Education Institutions: A Report to Congress: Report generated from crime data OPE collected from 6,300 institutions from August 17 to October 24, 2000.
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/PPI/security.html

Harassment Based on Disability is Illegal: OCR "dear colleague" letter that emphasizes that disability harassment is defined as "intimidation or abusive behavior toward a student based on disability," and includes "verbal acts and name-calling, as well as nonverbal behavior, such as graphic and written statements, or conduct that is physically threatening, harmful, or humiliating."