; updated tables Section 478 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087rr ) is amended to read as follows: 478. Regulations; updated tables (a) Authority To prescribe regulations restricted (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall not have the authority to prescribe regulations to carry out this part except— (A) to prescribe updated tables in accordance with subsections (b) through (g)