(a) If regulations under a program require a full-time project director, the Secretary may waive that requirement under the following conditions:

1. (1) The project will not be adversely affected by the waiver.

2. (2)

   1. (i) The project director is needed to coordinate two or more related projects; or
   2. (ii) The project director must teach a minimum number of hours to retain faculty status.

(b) The waiver either permits the grantee:

1. (1) To use a part-time project director; or
2. (2) Not to use any project director.

(c)

1. (1) An applicant or a grantee may request the waiver.
2. (2) The request must be in writing and must demonstrate that a waiver is appropriate under this section.

3. (3) The Secretary gives the waiver in writing. The waiver is effective on the date the Secretary signs the waiver.

   (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1221e-3 and 3474)

   Cross Reference: See 2 CFR 200.308, Revision of budget and program plans.