[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 146 (Tuesday, July 30, 2002)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 49278]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-19175]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

38 CFR Part 17

RIN 2900-AD48


Operation of Child Care Centers at VA Facilities

AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Withdrawal of proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs published a proposed rule 
to amend its regulations regarding the Operation of Child Care Centers 
at VA Facilities. The proposed rule and the comments we received have 
been superseded by events. Accordingly, this document hereby withdraws 
the proposed rule.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Renee Bruce, National Child Care 
Program Manager, telephone number 410-605-7388, VA Maryland Health Care 
System, 10 N. Greene Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In a proposed rule published in the Federal 
Register on December 27, 1989 (54 FR 53078), VA proposed to amend its 
regulations regarding the Operation of Child Care Centers at VA 
Facilities. The proposed rule and comments VA received have been 
superseded by events.
    The child care needs of VA employees are being met through the 
provision of child care services by non-VA entities, at, or near VA 
facilities. While VA does not have any authority other than Veterans' 
Canteen Service (VCS) statute, to provide child care services directly, 
VA facilities can provide, free-of-charge, space and services to 
privately operated child care centers pursuant to the Trible Amendment 
and VA leasing authority. See 38 U.S.C. 7809, 8122(a), 40 U.S.C. 490b. 
Use of the Trible Amendment and VA leasing authority has resulted in 
the existence of dozens of child care centers serving VA employees.
    Further, we understand that VCS does not, nor does it intend to, 
operate any child care centers, directly or by contract. Thus, VA is 
withdrawing the proposed rule.

List of Subjects in 38 CFR Part 17

    Administrative practice and procedure, Alcohol abuse, Alcoholism, 
Claims, Day care, Dental health, Drug abuse, Foreign relations, 
Government contacts, Grants program-health, Health care, Health 
facilities, Health professions, Health records, Homeless, Medical and 
dental schools, Medical devices, Medical research, Mental health 
programs, Nursing homes, Philippines, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Scholarships and fellowships, Travel and Transportation 
expenses, Veterans.

    Approved: July 5, 2002.
Anthony J. Principi,
Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 02-19175 Filed 7-29-02; 8:45 am]
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