34 C.F.R. § 79.7
How does the Secretary communicate with State and local officials concerning the Department's programs and activities?
(a) [Reserved]
(b)(1) The Secretary provides notice to directly affected State, areawide, regional, and local entities in a State of proposed federal financial assistance if:
(i) The State has not adopted a process under the Order; or
(ii) The assistance involves a program or activity not selected for the State process.
(2) This notice may be made by publication in the