[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Department of Veterans Affairs Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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Part XVI



Department of Veterans Affairs



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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)                                    


  



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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

38 CFR Ch. I

Agenda of Federal Regulations

AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: This agenda announces the regulations that the Department of 
Veterans Affairs (VA) will have under development or review during the 
12-month period beginning April 1996. The purpose in publishing the 
Department's regulatory agenda is to allow all interested persons the 
opportunity to participate in VA's regulatory planning.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to comment on the entries 
listed in the agenda by contacting the individual agency contact listed 
for each entry or by writing to: Director, Office of Regulations 
Management (02D), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20420.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christy Fick or Gloria Armstrong, 
(202) 565-7625.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document is issued pursuant to 
Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review'' (and 
implementing guidance) and the Regulatory Flexibility Act, which 
require that executive agencies semiannually publish in the Federal 
Register an agenda of regulations under development or review.

Dated: February 22, 1996.

Thomas O. Gessel,

Director, Office of Regulations Management.

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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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3012        Disposition of Veteran's Personal Funds and Effects on Facility Upon Death, or                      
            Discharge, or Unauthorized Absence, and of Funds and Effects Found on Facility........    2900-AB61 
3013        Payments for Outpatients and Ancillary Medical Services Provided by Non-VA Providers..    2900-AH66 
3014        Informed Consent for Patient Care.....................................................    2900-AH72 
3015        Contract Program for Veterans With Alcohol and Drug Dependence Disorders..............    2900-AH77 
3016        Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Clarification of Per Diem Eligibility..    2900-AH89 
3017        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--The Orthopedic System...............................    2900-AE91 
3018        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders....    2900-AF23 
3019        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--Digestive System....................................    2900-AF24 
3020        Reduction of Debt Through the Performance of Work-Study Services......................    2900-AF29 
3021        Veterans' Education; Suspension and Discontinuance of Payments........................    2900-AF85 
3022        Individual Unemployability............................................................    2900-AH21 
3023        Loan Guaranty: Authority To Close VA-Guaranteed Loans on an Automatic Basis,                        
            Withdrawal of Automatic Processing Authority and Elimination of Late Reporting Waivers    2900-AH23 
3024        Veterans Education: Course Measurement for Graduate Courses...........................    2900-AH39 
3025        Service Connection for Dental Conditions for Treatment Purposes.......................    2900-AH41 
3026        Evidence in File at Date of Death.....................................................    2900-AH42 
3027        Vision................................................................................    2900-AH43 
3028        Evidence Dependency and Age...........................................................    2900-AH51 
3029        Claims Based on Tobacco Use During Active Service.....................................    2900-AH58 
3030        Abandoned Claims......................................................................    2900-AH65 
3031        Loan Guaranty: Electronic Payment of Funding Fee......................................    2900-AH73 
3032        Medical Evidence That a Disability Has Improved.......................................    2900-AH82 
3033        Election of Education Benefits........................................................    2900-AH88 
3034        Computation of Income.................................................................    2900-AH94 
3035        Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR): Part 801, Veterans                    
            Affairs Acquisition Regulation System.................................................    2900-AH28 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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3036        Health Professionals' Educational Assistance Program..................................    2900-AF87 
3037        Adult Day Health Care Program; Community Residential Care Program; and Contract                     
            Program for Veterans With Alcohol and Drug Dependence Disorders.......................    2900-AH61 
3038        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--The Cardiovascular System...........................    2900-AE40 
3039        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--The Endocrine System................................    2900-AE41 
3040        Educational Assistance for Members of the Selected Reserve............................    2900-AE43 
3041        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--The Muscular System.................................    2900-AE89 
3042        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--The Respiratory System..............................    2900-AE94 

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3043        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--Systemic Conditions.................................    2900-AE95 
3044        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--The Skin............................................    2900-AF00 
3045        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--Mental Disorders....................................    2900-AF01 
3046        Schedule for Rating Disabilities--Diseases of the Ear and Other Sense Organs..........    2900-AF22 
3047        Reservists' Education; Commencing Date of Award of Educational Assistance.............    2900-AF74 
3048        Amendments to Training and Rehabilitation Programs....................................    2900-AG00 
3049        Veterans' Education; Implementation of the Veterans' Benefits Act of 1992 and the                   
            National Defense Authorization Act for 1993...........................................    2900-AG22 
3050        Veterans' Education; Veterans' Benefits Act of 1992 and the National Defense                        
            Authorization Act of 1993 in the Post-Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance                  
            Program...............................................................................    2900-AG23 
3051        Fibromyalgia..........................................................................    2900-AH05 
3052        Veterans Education: Increase in Rates Payable Under the Montgomery GI Bill Active                   
            Duty, 1994-95.........................................................................    2900-AH14 
3053        Delegation of Authority To Provide Relief on Account of Administrative Error..........    2900-AH19 
3054        Veterans Education: Implementation of the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 1994...    2900-AH31 
3055        Compensation for Disability Resulting From Hospitalization, Treatment, Examination, or              
            Vocational Rehabilitation.............................................................    2900-AH44 
3056        Examinations..........................................................................    2900-AH48 
3057        Servicemen's and Veterans' Group Life Insurance.......................................    2900-AH50 
3058        United States Government Life Insurance...............................................    2900-AH52 
3059        Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief...................................................    2900-AH53 
3060        Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance......................................................    2900-AH54 
3061        National Service Life Insurance.......................................................    2900-AH55 
3062        Reservists' Education: Technical Amendment to the Montgomery GI Bill--Selected Reserve              
            Program...............................................................................    2900-AH59 
3063        Veterans and Dependents Education: Revision and Rescission of Obsolete and Duplicate                
            Regulations...........................................................................    2900-AH60 
3064        Loan Guaranty Flood Insurance Requirements............................................    2900-AH63 
3065        Revision and Rescission of Obsolete and Duplicate Regulations Governing Post-Vietnam                
            Era Veterans Educational Assistance...................................................    2900-AH64 
3066        Vet Ed: Effective Date for the Award of Educational Assistance........................    2900-AH76 
3067        Veterans Education: Increased Allowances for the Educational Assistance Test Program..    2900-AH78 
3068        Veterans Education: Increase in Rates Payable Under the Montgomery GI Bill Active                   
            Duty, 1995 - 1996.....................................................................    2900-AH79 
3069        Adjudication Regulations; Miscellaneous...............................................    2900-AH83 
3070        Lump Sum Payment Under Public Law 93-177..............................................    2900-AH85 
3071        Travel Time; Removal of Obsolete Provisions From the CFR..............................    2900-AH86 
3072        Removal of References to ``Vicious Habits''...........................................    2900-AH87 
3073        Loan Guaranty: Limitation on Discount Points Financed in Connection With Interest Rate              
            Reduction Refinancing Loans...........................................................    2900-AH90 
3074        Reservist Education: Additional Educational Assistance for Reservists With Certain                  
            Skills for Specialties................................................................    2900-AH91 
3075        Veterans Education: Additional Educational Assistance While Serving in the Selected                 
            Reserve...............................................................................    2900-AH92 
3076        Veterans Benefits Administration, Fiduciary Activities................................    2900-AH93 
3077        Criteria for Determining Need for Aid and Attendance..................................    2900-AH96 
3078        Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation--Loan Guaranty and Vocational                 
            Rehabilitation and Counseling Programs................................................    2900-AG65 
3079        Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation--Service Contracting and                      
            Contract Clauses......................................................................    2900-AG67 
3080        Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR): Administrative Changes..    2900-AH27 
3081        Headstone and Marker Inscription Policy...............................................    2900-AH45 
3082        State Cemetery Grants: Aid to States for Establishment, Expansion and Improvement of                
            Veterans Cemeteries...................................................................    2900-AH46 
3083        Delegation of Authority To Order Paid Advertising for Use in Recruitment..............    2900-AH74 
3084        Part-Time Career Employment Program...................................................    2900-AH75 
3085        Delegation of Subpoena Authority and Description of Means of Service..................    2900-AH00 
3086        Standards of Ethical Conduct and Related Responsibilities.............................    2900-AH80 
3087        Delegation of Authority to Regional Counsels..........................................    2900-AH81 
3088        Rulemaking Procedures.................................................................    2900-AH84 
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3089        CHAMPVA Regulations...................................................................    2900-AE64 

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3090        Aid to States for Care of Veterans in State Homes and Grants to States for                          
            Construction or Acquisition of State Home Facilities..................................    2900-AE87 
3091        Treatment of Research--Related Injuries to Human Subjects.............................    2900-AH68 
3092        Medical; Nonsubstantive Miscellaneous Changes.........................................    2900-AH95 
3093        Loan Guaranty: Title Evidence Requirements and Occupancy Requirements for Conveyance                
            of Properties to VA...................................................................    2900-AE20 
3094        Acceptance of Partial Payments; Indemnification of Default............................    2900-AE60 
3095        Revised Definition of Net Value and Revised Criteria for Pre-Foreclosure Debt Waivers.    2900-AG20 
3096        Appeals Regulations; Rules of Practice................................................    2900-AE78 
3097        Rules of Practice; Hearings...........................................................    2900-AG07 
3098        Rules of Practice: Medical Opinions; Appeal Processing and Submission of Additional                 
            Evidence..............................................................................    2900-AG90 
3099        Appeals Regulations: Rules of Practice; Board of Veterans' Appeals Administrative                   
            Procedures Improvement Act of 1994....................................................    2900-AH16 
3100        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex Under Federally Assisted Education Programs and               
            Activities............................................................................    2900-AB51 
3101        Operation of Child Care Centers at VA Facilities......................................    2900-AD48 
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3102        Confidentiality of Certain Medical Records............................................    2900-AE28 
3103        Veterans' Education; Suspension and Discontinuance of Payments Under the Post-Vietnam               
            Era Veterans' Educational Assistance Program..........................................    2900-AG04 
3104        Reservists' Education; Suspension and Discontinuance of Payments Under the Montgomery               
            GI Bill--Selected Reserve.............................................................    2900-AG05 
3105        Veterans' Training Under the Service Members Occupational Conversion and Training Act.    2900-AG56 
3106        Determination of Incompetency and Competency..........................................    2900-AH10 
3107        Eligibility Reporting Requirements....................................................    2900-AH18 
3108        Veterans Education: The Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 1994 and Post-Vietnam Era              
            Veterans Educational Assistance Program...............................................    2900-AH33 
3109        Duty Period...........................................................................    2900-AH70 
3110        Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR): Part 847, Transportation    2900-AH56 
3111        Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Senior Procurement                     
            Executive and Procurement Executive...................................................    2900-AH62 
3112        Burial and Headstone or Marker Eligibility............................................    2900-AH11 
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)                 Proposed Rule Stage


  



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VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION


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3012. DISPOSITION OF VETERAN'S PERSONAL FUNDS AND EFFECTS ON FACILITY 
UPON DEATH, OR DISCHARGE, OR UNAUTHORIZED ABSENCE, AND OF FUNDS AND 
EFFECTS FOUND ON FACILITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 8501; 38 USC 8502; 38 USC 8503; 38 USC 8504; 
38 USC 8506; 38 USC 8507; 38 USC 8508; 38 USC 8509; 38 USC 8510; 38 USC 
8520; 38 USC 8521; 38 USC 8522; 38 USC 8523; 38 USC 8524; 38 USC 8525; 
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CFR Citation:  38 CFR 12.0 to 12.24

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 208 of Public Law 94-581 provides that unclaimed 
property or funds and effects left by a dependent or survivor of a 
veteran receiving medical care at a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 
facility as a CHAMPVA beneficiary will be disposed of in the same or 
similar manner as such property left by a veteran. Also, estates of 
dependents or survivors of a veteran who dies intestate and without 
legal heirs while a patient in any VA facility or any hospital, while 
being furnished care or treatment therein by VA, will escheat to the 
U.S. Government. Some of these regulations have not been updated since 
1948; therefore, editorial changes will be made, which will not affect 
policy.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

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Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roscoe Butler, Headquarters Health Administration 
Service (161A), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health 
Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 565-7436

RIN: 2900-AB61
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3013. PAYMENTS FOR OUTPATIENTS AND ANCILLARY MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED 
BY NON-VA PROVIDERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1703

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 17.50f(h) (Revision); 38 CFR 17.50g(New)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend part 17.50f(h) to change payment 
methodology for ancillary medical care service from usual and customary 
to Medicare's Fee Schedule for Physicians' Services. Part 17.50g will 
be added to fully describe the payment methodology for outpatient and 
ancillary medical care services provided by non-VA providers. Payments 
under this fee schedule would be based on national uniform relative 
value units, based on the resources used in furnishing a service and 
adjusted for local economic conditions. Use of this fee schedule will 
enable VA to overcome payment discrepancies between geographic 
localities and various specialties and will relate payments to the 
value of the procedure that is identified on a claim by a current 
procedural terminology code. VA payment would be consistent with 
payment for similar medical services provided by other Government 
agencies.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Phyllis A. Franks, Program Specialist (161A1), 
Headquarters Health Administration Svc, Department of Veterans Affairs, 
Veterans Health Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420
Phone: 202 565-7390
Fax: 202 565-7761

RIN: 2900-AH66
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3014. INFORMED CONSENT FOR PATIENT CARE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 7331; 38 USC 7332; 38 USC 7333

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 17.34

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: VA proposes to amend its regulations concerning informed 
consent for patient care. It is proposed to describe the requirements 
for obtaining and documenting informed consent. It is also proposed to 
describe the types of treatments or procedures for which the patient's 
signature on a VA authorized form would be required and to establish a 
list and priority of surrogates authorized to act on behalf of patients 
who lack decisionmaking capacity. Further, it is proposed to establish 
an internal decisionmaking process for patients who lack decisionmaking 
capacity and have no authorized surrogate. This action is intended to 
protect patient rights and to ensure that the patient (or the patient's 
surrogate or representative) receives sufficient information to make an 
informed health care decision.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ruth-Ann Phelps, Ph.D., Health Systems Specialist 
(11B), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterean Health Administration, 
Department of Veterans Administration, 810 Vermont Ave. NW., 
Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 565-7646

RIN: 2900-AH72
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3015.  CONTRACT PROGRAM FOR VETERANS WITH ALCOHOL AND DRUG 
DEPENDENCE DISORDERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501; 38 USC 5705

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 17.53a

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs proposes to modify 
eligibility criteria for veterans participating in the Department's 
program of alcohol and drug dependence treatment and rehabilitation in 
residential and nonresidential facilities by contract. Current 
regulations stipulate that prior to participation in contract care 
under this program veterans must be provided hospital care. It is 
proposed to change the regulations to stipulate that prior to 
participation in contract care, veterans must have been or must be 
receiving care (regardless of whether it was or is hospital care) by 
professional staff over whom the Secretary has jurisdiction regardless 
of whether it is direct supervision.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Karen Boies, PhD., Deputy Associate Director for 
Addictive Disorders, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health 
Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 565-7314

RIN: 2900-AH77
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3016.  HOMELESS PROVIDERS GRANT AND PER DIEM PROGRAM, 
CLARIFICATION OF PER DIEM ELIGIBILITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 102-590

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 17.700

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are proposing to amend the rules pursuant to the Homeless 
Providers Grant and Per Diem Program. These regulations were 
established pursuant to Homeless Veterans Comprehensive Services Act of 
1992. The regulations set forth provisions to assist public or 
nonprofit private entities in establishing new programs to furnish 
supportive services and supportive housing for homeless veterans 
through grants. The regulations also provide for per diem payments, or 
in-kind assistance in lieu of per diem payments, to entities that are 
receiving grants or to entities eligible to receive a grant that 
established supportive services or a supportive housing program for 
homeless veterans after November 10, 1992. It is proposed to amend the 
regulations concerning per diem

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assistance by: (1) clarifying the definition of eligible entity; (2) 
establishing a priority for funding eligible entities; and (3) 
clarifying the maximum amount payable for per diem assistance. These 
amendments and changes will enable VA to more closely review 
applications for per diem assistance thus providing better assurances 
of the quality of services offered to homeless veterans by public or 
nonprofit entities. Additionally, the rate of payments will be 
clarified to reflect legislative intent. This regulatory action is 
important because it allows VA to determine which programs will best 
serve the homeless veteran.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Roger Casey, Program Manager, VA Homeless Providers 
Grant and Per Diem Prgm, Mental Health and Behavioral Science, 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 565-7311
Fax: 202 565-5486

RIN: 2900-AH89
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3017. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--THE ORTHOPEDIC SYSTEM

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4.71(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These amendments will contain additions, deletions, and 
revisions of terminology resulting from a systematic review of the 
medical criteria used to evaluate disabilities of the orthopedic 
system.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           12/28/90                    55 FR 53315
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/26/91
NPRM                            08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Caroll McBrine, M.D., Consultant, Regulations Staff 
(213A), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AE91
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3018. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND 
CONVULSIVE DISORDERS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4.120; 38 CFR 4.121; 38 CFR 4.122; 38 CFR 4.123; 
38 CFR 4.124; 38 CFR 4.124a

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These amendments will contain additions, deletions, and 
revisions of terminology resulting from a systematic review of the 
medical criteria used to evaluate disabilities of the neurological 
system.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           05/02/91                    56 FR 20169
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/01/91
NPRM                            07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Caroll McBrine, MD, Consultant, Regulations Staff 
(213A), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AF23
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3019. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4.114

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These amendments will contain additions, deletions, and 
revisions of terminology resulting from a systematic review of the 
medical criteria used to evaluate disabilities of the digestive system.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           05/02/91                    56 FR 20168
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/01/91
NPRM                            08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Caroll McBrine, M.D., Consultant, Regulations Staff 
(213A), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AF24
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3020. REDUCTION OF DEBT THROUGH THE PERFORMANCE OF WORK-STUDY SERVICES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 102-16

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 1.929

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: There is a section of PL 102-16 which is designed to 
eliminate some VA debts. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is given the 
authority to enter into an agreement with an individual who has 
incurred an overpayment of VA educational or rehabilitation benefits. 
Pursuant to the agreement the individual may reduce the resulting debt 
through performance of work-study services. The law gives VA 
considerable latitude in administering this program. The regulation 
will state the way in which VA will implement this provision of law.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans 
Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7187
Fax: 202 275-2636

RIN: 2900-AF29
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3021. VETERANS' EDUCATION; SUSPENSION AND DISCONTINUANCE OF PAYMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 3690

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.4133; 38 CFR 21.4134; 38 CFR 21.4135; 38 CFR 
21.4146; 38 CFR 21.4152; 38 CFR 21.4202; 38 CFR 21.4207; 38 CFR 
21.4208; 38 CFR 21.4210; 38 CFR 21.4211; 38 CFR 21.4212; 38 CFR 
21.4213; 38 CFR 21.4214; 38 CFR 21.4215; 38 CFR 21.4216; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under certain conditions VA can suspend or discontinue 
payments of educational assistance to individuals even though the 
course in which they are enrolled is approved for VA training. Current 
regulations provide for a review of the circumstances at the local VA 
facility and another de novo review at VA Central Office. The proposal 
would gather in one place the procedures which VA follows in deciding 
whether to suspend or discontinue payments; would make a part of the 
Code of Federal Regulations the rules at the hearing which may be 
conducted in making this decision; and would eliminate the de novo 
Central Office review.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans 
Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7187
Fax: 202 275-2636

RIN: 2900-AF85
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3022. INDIVIDUAL UNEMPLOYABILITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4.16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will amend the Schedule for Rating Disabilities 
as it addressed the issue of individual unemployability, in order to 
establish a more objective standard for making unemployability 
determinations.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lorna Weston, Consultant (213A), Department of Veterans 
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AH21
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3023. LOAN GUARANTY: AUTHORITY TO CLOSE VA-GUARANTEED LOANS ON AN 
AUTOMATIC BASIS, WITHDRAWAL OF AUTOMATIC PROCESSING AUTHORITY AND 
ELIMINATION OF LATE REPORTING WAIVERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501; 38 USC 3702(d)(3); 38 USC 3702(e)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 36.4348; 38 CFR 36.4349; 38 CFR 36.4303(a); 38 
CFR 36.4303(d); 38 CFR 36.4335(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: VA is proposing to amend its loan guaranty regulations 
regarding criteria used to approve nonsupervised lenders to process VA-
guaranteed loans on the automatic basis. The Department is considering 
changes in the following requirements for lender participation in the 
automatic authority program: lender experience, working capital, lines 
of credit, and VA-approved underwriter eligibility and training. The 
Department is also considering changes in the regulation regarding 
annual recertification of lenders and standards for withdrawal of 
automatic authority. VA is also proposing to amend the requirements 
pertaining to lenders' reporting of VA-guaranteed loans to the 
Secretary within 60 days following full disbursement. The revised 
regulation will provide that if the lender does not report the loan 
within 60 days, the late report must be accompanied by a statement 
signed by a corporate officer of the lending institution, certifying 
that the loan is current and offering an explanation for the late 
reporting. This change will eliminate the current requirement for VA 
regional office to go through the formality of making a decision on 
whether or not to waive the requirement and instead either issue the 
guaranty or not, as appropriate under the circumstances.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Judith Caden, Assistant Director, Loan Policy, 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420
Phone: 202 273-7368

RIN: 2900-AH23
_______________________________________________________________________




3024. VETERANS EDUCATION: COURSE MEASUREMENT FOR GRADUATE COURSES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 102-484

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.4273

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: By regulation students enrolled in VA-administered education 
programs receive benefits based on the assessment of their training 
time. This revised regulation will provide a new method of assessing 
training time when a graduate student is enrolled in at least one 
undergraduate course.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/96

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Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7187
Fax: 202 275-2636

RIN: 2900-AH39
_______________________________________________________________________




3025. SERVICE CONNECTION FOR DENTAL CONDITIONS FOR TREATMENT PURPOSES

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.381

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will clarify the term ``reasonable period of 
service'' (Manio v. Brown).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lorna Weston, Consultant (213A), Department of Veterans 
Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Ave. NW., 
Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AH41
_______________________________________________________________________




3026. EVIDENCE IN FILE AT DATE OF DEATH

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.1000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will clarify the definition of ``medical evidence 
on file at time of death'' (Hayes v. Brown).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lorna Weston, Consultant (213A), Department of Veterans 
Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AH42
_______________________________________________________________________




3027. VISION

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4.75

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will amend the vision portion of the rating 
schedule to provide current medical terminology, clarify ambiguous 
evaluation criteria, and add medical conditions not presently in the 
rating schedule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Caroll McBrine, M.D., Consultant (213A), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Ave. 
NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AH43
_______________________________________________________________________




3028. EVIDENCE DEPENDENCY AND AGE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is taken to make regulatory the discretionary 
authority of Public Law 103-446 to accept the claimants' statements as 
part of certain relationships.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Thornberry, Consultant, Regulations Staff 
(213A), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AH51
_______________________________________________________________________




3029. CLAIMS BASED ON TOBACCO USE DURING ACTIVE SERVICE

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.304

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule will establish criteria for determining 
service connection of disability/death due to the use of tobacco 
products during active service.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Caroll McBrine, M.D., Consultant, Regulations Staff 
(213A), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AH58
_______________________________________________________________________




3030. ABANDONED CLAIMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.109; 38 CFR 3.155

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is taken to make clear the time after which VA 
considers a claim abandoned.

[[Page 23579]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Thornberry, Consultant, Regulations Staff 
(213A), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AH65
_______________________________________________________________________




3031. LOAN GUARANTY: ELECTRONIC PAYMENT OF FUNDING FEE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 36.4312

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: VA is proposing to require that all funding fee collections 
be made electronically through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) 
program. The ACH program provides VA-approved lenders the opportunity 
to pay the funding fee electronically instead of sending checks and the 
Loan Guaranty Funding Fee Transmittal by mail.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Juith Caden, Assistant Director for Loan Policy (264), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7368

RIN: 2900-AH73
_______________________________________________________________________




3032.  MEDICAL EVIDENCE THAT A DISABILITY HAS IMPROVED

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.344

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To remove redundancies and unnecessary material, simplify the 
language, and clarify basic principles of the regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Thornberry, Consultant, Regulations Staff 
(213A), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AH82
_______________________________________________________________________




3033.  ELECTION OF EDUCATION BENEFITS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 3562; 38 USC 3221; 38 USC 3033; 10 USC 16132

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.3023; 38 CFR 21.5041; 38 CFR 21.7040; 38 CFR 
21.7540

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: An individual may be eligible for educational assistance 
under more than one of the education programs VA administers. Often the 
individual must elect which benefit she or he wants. Current 
regulations state that these elections are final once the individual 
negotiates a check issued under the program he or she has chosen. These 
regulations must be revised to allow for a different method of 
determining when an election is final because VA will soon begin 
converting from paying educational assistance with paper checks to 
paying these benefits electronically.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans 
Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7187
Fax: 202 275-2636

RIN: 2900-AH88
_______________________________________________________________________




3034.  COMPUTATION OF INCOME

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.260

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Proposes to amend VA adjudication regulations concerning 
income computations to remove obsolete instructions for determining 
income limitations in section 306 pension cases. Eliminates 
proportionate computation instructions for section 306 pension.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Trowbridge, Consultant, Compensation and Pension 
Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7218

RIN: 2900-AH94
_______________________________________________________________________



OFFICE OF ACQUISITION AND MATERIEL MANAGEMENT


                    ________________________________



3035. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ACQUISITION REGULATION (VAAR): PART 
801, VETERANS AFFAIRS ACQUISITION REGULATION SYSTEM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 801

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the dollar thresholds specified in VAAR 
801.602-70, legal/technical review requirements to be met prior to 
contract execution. Many of the dollar thresholds are unrealistically 
low, given

[[Page 23580]]

the economy and the volume of contractual actions VA contracting 
officers execute. These dollar thresholds hinder the ability of VA 
contracting officers to execute many of the documents and award 
contracts in a timely manner. This rule is consistent with the 
Department's goal of enhancing its competitiveness in the health care 
industry and this Administration's commitment to streamline the 
bureaucracy.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Sherry Patton (95A), Senior Procurement Analyst, 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Ofc. of Acquisition & Materiel 
Management, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 565-4424
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AH28
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)                    Final Rule Stage


  



_______________________________________________________________________



VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION


                    ________________________________



3036. HEALTH PROFESSIONALS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  PL 96-330; 38 USC 76; PL 101-366; PL 102-405

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 17.613; 38 CFR 17.614; 38 CFR 17.615; 38 CFR 
17.616; 38 CFR 17.617; 38 CFR 17.618; 38 CFR 17.607(c)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: VA is amending its medical regulations by adding new sections 
to implement the provisions of Pub. L. 101-366. Section 205 of that law 
creates the ``Stipend Program for Members of the Selected Reserve'' 
codified at 38 U.S.C., chapter 76, subchapter V. Public Law 102-405, 
section 202, changes the minimum period of service obligation from 1 
year to 2 years for all students receiving awards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/29/92                    57 FR 33471
NPRM Comment Period End         09/28/92
Final Action                    08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Eliza M. Wolff, RN, Dr.P.H. ., Acting Director, 
Graduate Medical Education, Veterans Health Administration, Department 
of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 565-7106

RIN: 2900-AF87
_______________________________________________________________________




3037. ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE PROGRAM; COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE PROGRAM; 
AND CONTRACT PROGRAM FOR VETERANS WITH ALCOHOL AND DRUG DEPENDENCE 
DISORDERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 17.51e(c)(2); 38 CFR 17.51j(a)(2); 38 CFR 
17.53b(a)(1)(i); 38 CFR 17.53c(a)(1)(i)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs proposes to update 
references to material incorporated by reference in regulations 
concerning the Adult Day Health Care Program, the Community Residential 
Care Program and the Contract Program for Veterans with Alcohol and 
Drug Dependence Disorders. These regulations incorporate by reference 
various editions of the National Fire Protection Association Life 
Safety Code (NFPA 101, Life Safety Code and NFPA 101A, Guide on 
Alternative Approaches to Life Safety). References will be made to the 
1995 editions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/11/95                    60 FR 47133
NPRM Comment Period End         11/13/95
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Karen Boies, Ph.D., Deputy Assoc. Director for 
Addictive Disorders, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 565-7314

RIN: 2900-AH61
_______________________________________________________________________



VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION


                    ________________________________



3038. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4.100; 38 CFR 4.101; 38 CFR 4.102; 38 CFR 4.103; 
38 CFR 4.104

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting the 
first comprehensive review of its rating schedule since 1945. These 
revisions will update the rating schedule to ensure that it uses 
current medical terminology and unambiguous criteria, and that it 
reflects medical advances that have occurred since the last review.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/26/90                     55 FR 6658
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/27/90
NPRM                            01/19/93                     58 FR 4954
NPRM Comment Period End         03/22/93
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

[[Page 23581]]

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This umbrellas RIN's: AE40, AF23, AE95, AE41, 
AF00, AF02, AE94, AE89, AF24, AH43, AF22

Agency Contact: Caroll McBrine, M.D., Consultant, Regulations Staff 
(213A), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AE40
_______________________________________________________________________




3039. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4.119

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These amendments will contain additions, deletions, and 
revisions of terminology resulting from a systematic review of the 
medical criteria used to evaluate disabilities of the endocrine system.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/26/90                     55 FR 6658
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/27/90
NPRM                            01/22/93                     58 FR 5691
NPRM Comment Period End         03/23/93
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Caroll McBrine, M.D., Consultant, Regulations Staff 
(213A), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AE41
_______________________________________________________________________




3040. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS OF THE SELECTED RESERVE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 101-189; PL 101-237; PL 102-16; PL 102-484; PL 
102-568; PL 103-66; PL 103-160; PL 103-446

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.7520; 38 CFR 21.7540; 38 CFR 21.7576; 38 CFR 
21.7612; 38 CFR 21.7620; 38 CFR 21.7622; 38 CFR 21.7624; 38 CFR 
21.7631; 38 CFR 21.7635; 38 CFR 21.7636; 38 CFR 21.7639; 38 CFR 
21.7640; 38 CFR 21.7642; 38 CFR 21.7645; 38 CFR 21.7653; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Veterans Education and Employment Amendments of 1989, the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991, the 
Veterans Education and Employment Programs Amendments, the Persian Gulf 
Conflict Supplemental Authorization and Personnel Benefits Act of 1991, 
the Veterans' Benefits Act of 1992, the National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 1993, the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 1994, the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993, and 
the Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 1994 all contain provisions 
that significantly changed the Montgomery GI Bill, Selected Reserve. 
These acts expanded this program by adding new types of permissible 
training such as apprenticeship and on-the-job training, cooperative 
training, and flight training. Furthermore, the eligibility provisions 
were significantly liberalized, and the rates of payment were 
increased. This final rule will restate statutory requirements and set 
forth VA's statutory interpretations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/02/94                    59 FR 45644
NPRM Comment Period End         11/01/94                    59 FR 45645
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: RIN 2900-AE47 has been merged with this RIN.

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans 
Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7187
Fax: 202 275-2636

RIN: 2900-AE43
_______________________________________________________________________




3041. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4.73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These amendments will contain additions, deletions and 
revisions of terminology resulting from a systematic review of the 
medical criteria used to evaluate disabilities of the muscular system.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/08/90                    55 FR 46950
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/07/91
NPRM                            06/16/93                    58 FR 33235
NPRM Comment Period End         07/16/93
Final Action                    07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Caroll McBrine, M.D., Consultant, Regulations Staff 
(213A), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AE89
_______________________________________________________________________




3042. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

[[Page 23582]]

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4.96; 38 CFR 4.97

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These amendments will contain additions, deletions, and 
revisions of terminology resulting from a systematic review of the 
medical criteria used to evaluate disabilities of the respiratory 
system.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/08/91                      56 FR 667
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/11/91
NPRM                            01/19/93                     58 FR 4962
NPRM Comment Period End         03/22/93
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Caroll McBrine, MD, Consultant, regulations Staff 
(213A), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AE94
_______________________________________________________________________




3043. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--SYSTEMIC CONDITIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4.88; 38 CFR 4.88a

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These amendments will contain additions, deletions, and 
revisions of terminology resulting from a systematic review of the 
medical criteria used to evaluate systemic conditions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/25/91                     56 FR 2884
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/26/91
NPRM                            04/30/93                    58 FR 26083
NPRM Comment Period End         06/29/93
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Caroll McBrine, M.D., Consultant, Regulations Staff 
(213A), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AE95
_______________________________________________________________________




3044. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--THE SKIN

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4.118

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These amendments will contain additions, deletions, and 
revisions of terminology resulting from a systematic review of the 
medical criteria used to evaluate skin conditions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/02/91                    56 FR 20171
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/01/91
NPRM                            01/19/93                     58 FR 4969
NPRM Comment Period End         03/22/93
Final Action                    08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carol McBrine, M.D., Consultant, Regulations Staff 
(213A), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AF00
_______________________________________________________________________




3045. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--MENTAL DISORDERS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4.125; 38 CFR 4.126; 38 CFR 4.127; 38 CFR 4.128; 
38 CFR 4.129; 38 CFR 4.130; 38 CFR 4.131; 38 CFR 4.132

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These amendments will contain additions, deletions, and 
revisions of terminology resulting from a systematic review of the 
medical criteria used to evaluate mental disorders.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/02/91                    56 FR 20170
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/01/91
NPRM                            10/26/95                    60 FR 54825
NPRM Comment Period End         12/26/95
Final Action                    07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Caroll McBrine, MD, Consultant, Regulations Staff 
(213A), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AF01
_______________________________________________________________________




3046. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--DISEASES OF THE EAR AND OTHER 
SENSE ORGANS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4.75; 38 CFR 4.76; 38 CFR 4.77; 38 CFR 4.78; 38 
CFR 4.79; 38 CFR 4.80; 38 CFR 4.83; 38 CFR 4.84; 38 CFR 4.85; 38 CFR 
4.86; 38 CFR 4.87

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These amendments will contain additions, deletions, and 
revisions of terminology resulting from a systematic review of the 
medical criteria used to evaluate impairments of the eye, ear, and 
other sense organs.

[[Page 23583]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/02/91                    56 FR 20170
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/01/91
NPRM                            04/12/94                    59 FR 17295
NPRM Comment Period End         06/13/94
Final Action                    08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Caroll McBrine, M.D., Consultant, Regulations Staff 
(213A), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AF22
_______________________________________________________________________




3047. RESERVISTS' EDUCATION; COMMENCING DATE OF AWARD OF EDUCATIONAL 
ASSISTANCE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  10 USC 2136

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.7631

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the final report of the Commission to Assess 
Veterans' Education Policy, VA stated it would make various changes in 
response to the Commission's recommendations. These regulatory changes 
will include amendments to adjust the beginning dates of awards of 
educational assistance. This proposed action will implement the 
commitments VA made in its response with respect to the Montgomery GI 
Bill, Selected Reserve.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/02/95                    60 FR 21486
NPRM Comment Period End         07/03/95
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans 
Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7187
Fax: 202 275-2636

RIN: 2900-AF74
_______________________________________________________________________




3048. AMENDMENTS TO TRAINING AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  PL 102-568

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.40; 38 CFR 21.260; 38 CFR 21.6005; 38 CFR 
21.6042; 38 CFR 21.6050; 38 CFR 21.6052; 38 CFR 21.6054; 38 CFR 
21.6056; 38 CFR 21.6058; 38 CFR 21.6420; 38 CFR 21.6501; 38 CFR 
21.6503; 38 CFR 21.6505; 38 CFR 21.6507; 38 CFR 21.6523; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Veterans' Benefits Act of 1992 extends the termination 
date for the program of vocational training for certain pensioners 
through December 31, 1995; makes permanent the programs protecting 
health care benefits for pensioners who lose their benefits due to 
income from work or training and the special counseling and employment 
services program for veterans with total disability ratings because of 
individual unemployability. In addition the law authorizes a 10 percent 
increase in subsistence allowance for participants in the vocational 
rehabilitation program, and extends eligibility for vocational 
rehabilitation to veterans with service-connected disability of 10 
percent under certain conditions. The change also includes revisions to 
implement regulatory reform.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Graffam, Veterans Claims Examiner (281), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 
Vermont Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7410

RIN: 2900-AG00
_______________________________________________________________________




3049. VETERANS' EDUCATION; IMPLEMENTATION OF THE VETERANS' BENEFITS ACT 
OF 1992 AND THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR 1993

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 102-484; PL 102-568

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.3145; 38 CFR 21.4131; 38 CFR 21.4135; 38 CFR 
21.4233; 38 CFR 21.4234; 38 CFR 21.4252; 38 CFR 21.4253; 38 CFR 
21.4254; 38 CFR 21.4265; 38 CFR 21.4267; 38 CFR 21.4270; 38 CFR 
21.4271; 38 CFR 21.4272; 38 CFR 21.4273; 38 CFR 21.4280; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Veterans' Benefits Act of 1992 contains many provisions 
that affect the educational programs VA administers. Among these is a 
change in the rate of payment made to individuals who are pursuing 
independent study, a change in the eligibility rules for veterans and 
servicemembers receiving educational assistance under the Montgomery GI 
Bill, Active Duty. The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 
year 1993 also contains provisions which affect the Montgomery GI Bill, 
Active Duty. For example, certain individuals who have voluntarily 
separated from the military are given an opportunity to become eligible 
for the Montgomery GI Bill, Active Duty. These regulations will 
implement these Acts with respect to the Montgomery GI Bill, Active 
Duty and Dependents' Educational Assistance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans 
Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7187
Fax: 202 275-2636

RIN: 2900-AG22
_______________________________________________________________________

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3050. VETERANS' EDUCATION; VETERANS' BENEFITS ACT OF 1992 AND THE 
NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1993 IN THE POST-VIETNAM ERA 
VETERANS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 102-484; PL 102-568

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.5023; 38 CFR 21.5058; 38 CFR 21.5145; 38 CFR 
21.5232; 38 CFR 21.5250; 38 CFR 21.5270

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Veterans' Benefits Act of 1992 contains some provisions 
which affect the educational programs VA administers. Among these are 
changes affecting measurement of courses and VA's work-study program. 
The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 1993 permits 
certain voluntarily separated veterans who contributed to the Veterans' 
Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) fund to instead receive benefits 
under the Montgomery GI Bill, Active Duty. These regulations will 
implement these two laws with respect to VEAP.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans 
Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7187
Fax: 202 275-2636

RIN: 2900-AG23
_______________________________________________________________________




3051. FIBROMYALGIA

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 1155

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4.71(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will add a diagnostic code and criteria for a 
rheumatologic condition characterized by pain and tender points.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Caroll McBrine, Consultant, Regulations Staff (213A), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420
Phone: 202 272-7210

RIN: 2900-AH05
_______________________________________________________________________




3052. VETERANS EDUCATION: INCREASE IN RATES PAYABLE UNDER THE MONTGOMERY 
GI BILL ACTIVE DUTY, 1994-95

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 3015

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.7136; 38 CFR 21.7137

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: By statute, veterans and servicemembers pursuing a program of 
education under the Montgomery GI Bill, Active Duty are entitled to 
receive an increase in the monthly rate of basic educational 
assistance, effective October 1 of each year. The increase to take 
effect on October 1, 1994, is one-half the increase in the consumer 
price index (U) from June 1993 to June 1994, or 1.25 percent. These 
amended regulations will implement the increase due October 1, 1994, 
for the Montgomery GI Bill, Active Duty.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Shaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans 
Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AH14
_______________________________________________________________________




3053. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE RELIEF ON ACCOUNT OF 
ADMINISTRATIVE ERROR

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 512(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 2.7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will make explicit the implied delegation of 
authority to deny equitable relief claims that was noted in OGC Prec. 
11-94.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Trowbridge, Consultant (213A), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AH19
_______________________________________________________________________




3054. VETERANS EDUCATION: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE VETERANS BENEFITS 
IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1994

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 103-466; PL 103-337

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.3333; 38 CFR 21.4137; 38 CFR 21.4152; 38 CFR 
21.4155; 38 CFR 21.4200; 38 CFR 21.4201; 38 CFR 21.4252; 38 CFR 
21.4256; 38 CFR 21.4260; 38 CFR 21.4279; 38 CFR 21.7020; 38 CFR 
21.7045; 38 CFR 21.7120; 38 CFR 21.4820; 38 CFR 21.4822

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 1994 and the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 contain 
provisions that affect the various education programs VA administers. 
This includes making flight training a permanent part of many of these 
programs and providing for approval of courses leading to alternate 
teacher certification. This proposal will acquaint the public with the 
way in which VA will implement these programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/00/96

[[Page 23585]]

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans 
Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AH31
_______________________________________________________________________




3055. COMPENSATION FOR DISABILITY RESULTING FROM HOSPITALIZATION, 
TREATMENT, EXAMINATION, OR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.358

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is taken to reflect that the former rule 
regarding payment under 38 USC 1151 precluded payment under certain 
circumstances and remove these prohibitions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/16/95                    60 FR 14222
Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Trowbridge, Consultant (213A), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AH44
_______________________________________________________________________




3056. EXAMINATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.326

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is proposing to amend 
its adjudication regulations as to when a VA medical examination will 
be authorized and when a compensation or pension claim may be raised 
without a VA examination. Recent legislation and regulatory changes 
have expanded the number of situations in which a claim may be based 
without a VA examination. The intended effect of the proposal is to 
rewrite the examination rule for clarity.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/11/95                    60 FR 52863
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Trowbridge, Consultant, Department of Veterans 
Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration (213A), 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AH48
_______________________________________________________________________




3057. SERVICEMEN'S AND VETERANS' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501; 38 USC 1965 to 1977

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 9.1 to 9.36

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Servicemen's and Veterans' Group Life Insurance regulations 
are being amended to eliminate those provisions that are simply 
restatements of statutes or are obsolete and unnecessary. Additionally, 
some regulations are being rewritten for clarity.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Poole, Chief, Insurance Program Administration, 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, Dc 
20420
Phone: 215 951-5718

RIN: 2900-AH50
_______________________________________________________________________




3058. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501; 38 USC 1940 to 1963; 38 USC 1981 to 1988

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 6.2 to 6.211

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: United States Government Life Insurance regulations are being 
amended by eliminating provisions that simply restate statutory law or 
are obsolete and unnecessary. Some provisions are being revised for 
clarity.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Poole, Chief, Insurance Program Administration, 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420
Phone: 215 951-5718

RIN: 2900-AH52
_______________________________________________________________________




3059. SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS' CIVIL RELIEF

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  50 USC app 540 to 548

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 7.2 to 7.33

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations pertaining to this program are being amended by 
eliminating obsolete provisions that no longer apply and revising text 
so that it is more understandable.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 23586]]

Agency Contact: George Poole, Chief, Insurance Program Administration, 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420
Phone: 215 951-5718

RIN: 2900-AH53
_______________________________________________________________________




3060. VETERANS MORTGAGE LIFE INSURANCE

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501; 38 USC 2106

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 8a.1 to 8a.7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Rules relating to Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance are being 
amended by eliminating regulations that are simply restatements of 
statutes, or are obsolete and unnecessary. Regulations are also being 
rewritten for clarity.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Poole, Chief, Insurance Program Administration, 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420
Phone: 215 951-5718

RIN: 2900-AH54
_______________________________________________________________________




3061. NATIONAL SERVICE LIFE INSURANCE

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501; 38 USC 1901 to 1929; 38 USC 1981 to 1988

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 8.0 to 8.119

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations relating to National Service Life Insurance are 
being amended by eliminating provisions that simply restate statutory 
law or are obsolete and unnecessary. Additionally, some regulations are 
being rewritten for clarity.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Poole, Chief, Insurance Program Administration, 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420
Phone: 215 951-5718

RIN: 2900-AH55
_______________________________________________________________________




3062. RESERVISTS' EDUCATION: TECHNICAL AMENDMENT TO THE MONTGOMERY GI 
BILL--SELECTED RESERVE PROGRAM

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  10 USC 16131; 10 USC 16132; 10 USC 16133; 10 USC 
16134; 10 USC 16135; 10 USC 16136; 10 USC 16137

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.4005; 38 CFR 21.4020; 38 CFR 21.4022; 38 CFR 
21.4134; 38 CFR 21.4151; 38 CFR 21.4153; 38 CFR 21.4201; 38 CFR 
21.4206; 38 CFR 21.4207; 38 CFR 21.4209; 38 CFR 21.4250; 38 CFR 
21.4251; 38 CFR 21.4263; 38 CFR 21.5040; 38 CFR 21.5741; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 1993 
reorganized a portion of title 10 U.S. Code by moving sections 2131 
through 2137, placing them within chapter 1606, and redesignating them 
as sections 16131 through 16137. This final rule will conform the 
authority citations in 38 CFR to the new designations in the law.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans 
Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7187
Fax: 202 275-2636

RIN: 2900-AH59
_______________________________________________________________________




3063. VETERANS AND DEPENDENTS EDUCATION: REVISION AND RESCISSION OF 
OBSOLETE AND DUPLICATE REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 512(e); 38 USC 510; 38 USC 3680; 38 USC 3501; 
38 USC 3681; 38 USC 3520; 38 USC 3536; 38 USC 3541; 38 USC 3561; 38 USC 
3533; 38 USC 3684; 38 USC 5113; 38 USC 3532; 38 USC 3565; 38 USC 3687; 
...

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.1020; 38 CFR 21.1021; 38 CFR 21.1022; 38 CFR 
21.1025; 38 CFR 21.1040; 38 CFR 21.1041; 38 CFR 21.1042; 38 CFR 
21.1043; 38 CFR 21.1044; 38 CFR 21.1045; 38 CFR 21.3021; 38 CFR 
21.3025; 38 CFR 21.3032; 38 CFR 21.3042; 38 CFR 21.3044; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: VA has determined that some of the sections in 38 CFR part 21 
are obsolete, duplicative, or unnecessary, and that other sections 
contain paragraphs or sections that are obsolete, duplicative, or 
unnecessary. Moreover, there are sections in part 21, subpart D that 
more properly belong in part 21, subpart C. This rule will revise and 
rescind these obsolete, duplicative, and unnecessary sections, 
paragraphs, and sentences and will restate paragraphs currently in part 
21, subpart D so that they will appear in part 21, subpart C.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans 
Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7187
Fax: 202 275-2636

RIN: 2900-AH60
_______________________________________________________________________

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3064. LOAN GUARANTY FLOOD INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 40122; 42 USC 1364; 42 USC 1365; 42 USC 4128

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 36.4222; 38 CFR 36.4326; 38 CFR 36.4402; 38 CFR 
36.4500; 38 CFR 36.4512; 38 CFR 36.4600

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs is amending its loan 
guaranty regulations to comply with certain provisions of the National 
Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994, title V of Public Law 103-325. 
These amendments strengthen requirements for procuring and maintaining 
flood insurance on properties which secure loans guaranteed or made by 
VA and which are located in areas identified by the Federal Emergency 
Management Agency (FEMA) as having special flood hazards. The 
amendments also include new procedural requirements for VA to follow in 
making, servicing, or selling loans, which Public Law 103-325 requires 
all ``Federal agency lenders'' to incorporate into regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Judith Caden, Assistant Director for Loan Policy (264), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7368

RIN: 2900-AH63
_______________________________________________________________________




3065. REVISION AND RESCISSION OF OBSOLETE AND DUPLICATE REGULATIONS 
GOVERNING POST-VIETNAM ERA VETERANS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 3201; 38 USC 3241; 38 USC 3680; 38 USC 3492

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.5020; 38 CFR 21.5064; 38 CFR 21.5074; 38 CFR 
21.5135; 38 CFR 21.5141; 38 CFR 21.5200; 38 CFR 21.5292; 38 CFR 21.5300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: VA and the Department of Defense have determined that some of 
the sections in 38 CFR part 21, subpart G are obsolete, duplicative, or 
unnecessary. This final rule will revise and rescind these obsolete, 
duplicative, and unnecessary sections, paragraphs, and sentences.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans 
Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7187
Fax: 202 275-2636

RIN: 2900-AH64
_______________________________________________________________________




3066. VET ED: EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE AWARD OF EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  38 USC 3018B

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.7131

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The provisions of 38 U.S.C. allow a veteran who was 
voluntarily separated from active military, naval, or air service under 
either 10 U.S.C. 1174a or 1175 before October 23, 1992, to elect to 
receive educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill, Active 
Duty. He or she was given until October 23, 1993, to make the election. 
The provisions of 38 U.S.C. 3018B also require the veteran to submit 
$1,200 to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as a condition of 
receiving the educational assistance. The statute does not contain a 
deadline for paying the $1,200. This document amends the VA's 
Vocational Rehabilitation and Education regulations to explain that an 
individual who made the election before October 23, 1993, must still 
submit the $1,200 to VA as a condition of receiving educational 
assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill, Active Duty.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Programs Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans 
Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7187
Fax: 202 275-2636

RIN: 2900-AH76
_______________________________________________________________________




3067.  VETERANS EDUCATION: INCREASED ALLOWANCES FOR THE 
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TEST PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  10 USC 2143

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.5820; 38 CFR 21.5822

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: By statute the rates of subsistence allowance and educational 
assistance payable under the Educational Assistance Test Program must 
be adjusted annually by the Secretary of Defense based upon the average 
actual cost of attendance at public institutions of higher education in 
the twelve-month period since the rates were last adjusted. After 
consultation with the Department of Education, the Department of 
Defense has concluded that the rates for the 1995-96 academic year 
should be increased by 6 percent over the rates payable for the 1994-95 
academic year. The regulations dealing with these rates will be amended 
accordingly.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans 
Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7187
Fax: 202 275-2636

RIN: 2900-AH78
_______________________________________________________________________

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3068.  VETERANS EDUCATION: INCREASE IN RATES PAYABLE UNDER THE 
MONTGOMERY GI BILL ACTIVE DUTY, 1995 - 1996

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 3015; 38 USC 3032

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.7136; 38 CFR 21.7137

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: By statute the monthly rates of basic educational assistance 
payable to veterans and servicemembers under the Montgomery GI Bill - 
Active Duty must be increased each fiscal year by the percentage that 
the Consumer Price Index - W for the previous June exceeds the Consumer 
Price Index - W for June of the year before. The June 1994 to June 1995 
increase in the Consumer Price Index - W was 2.9 percent. The 
regulations governing rates of basic educational assistance payable 
under the Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty will be revised to show a 
2.9 percent increase in these rates.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans 
Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7187
Fax: 202 275-2636

RIN: 2900-AH79
_______________________________________________________________________




3069.  ADJUDICATION REGULATIONS; MISCELLANEOUS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.23; 38 CFR 3.24; 38 CFR 3.25; 38 CFR 3.250; 38 
CFR 3.252; 38 CFR 3.458; 38 CFR 3.460; 38 CFR 3.461; 38 CFR 3.702; 38 
CFR 3.852; 38 CFR 3.901; 38 CFR 3.902; 38 CFR 3.1612

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To update various cross-references and authority citations 
and make other nonsubstantive changes in 38 CFR part 3 identified 
during a review of all VA regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Trowbridge, Consultant, Regulations Staff (213A), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AH83
_______________________________________________________________________




3070.  LUMP SUM PAYMENT UNDER PUBLIC LAW 93-177

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.811

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To remove obsolete provisions for making lump sum payments 
based on an incident that occurred in Brownsville, TX, on August 13, 
1906.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Trowbridge, Regulations Staff (213A), Department 
of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AH85
_______________________________________________________________________




3071.  TRAVEL TIME; REMOVAL OF OBSOLETE PROVISIONS FROM THE CFR

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To remove effective date provisions that were previously 
deleted from 38 CFR 3.6 but which were later inadvertently reinserted 
into the regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Trowbridge, Consultant, Regulations Staff (213A), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AH86
_______________________________________________________________________




3072.  REMOVAL OF REFERENCES TO ``VICIOUS HABITS''

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.3; 38 CFR 3.314; 38 CFR 3.323

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To remove language that was inadvertently left in 38 CFR 3.3, 
3.314, and 3.323 after a 1978 statutory change.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Trowbridge, Consultant, Regulations Staff (213A), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AH87
_______________________________________________________________________




3073.  LOAN GUARANTY: LIMITATION ON DISCOUNT POINTS FINANCED IN 
CONNECTION WITH INTEREST RATE REDUCTION REFINANCING LOANS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 3703; 38 USC 3710; 38 USC 3712

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 36.4223; 38 CFR 36.4306(a)

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Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory amendment would limit the number of points 
included in an interest rate reduction refinancing loans. Veterans 
would still be able to pay more than two points if they choose to do 
so, but the additional points could not be included in the loan.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Judith Caden, Assistant Director for Loan Policy, 
(264), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7368

RIN: 2900-AH90
_______________________________________________________________________




3074.  RESERVIST EDUCATION: ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE 
FOR RESERVISTS WITH CERTAIN SKILLS FOR SPECIALTIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  10 USC 16131

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.7636; 38 CFR 21.7639

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996 
contains a provision that affects payment of benefits under the 
Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve. Reservists with skills or 
specialties for which there is a critical shortage may receive an 
increase in their monthly rate of educational assistance. Regulations 
will have to be revised to implement this new provision of law.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans 
Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7187
Fax: 202 275-2636

RIN: 2900-AH91
_______________________________________________________________________




3075.  VETERANS EDUCATION: ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE 
WHILE SERVING IN THE SELECTED RESERVE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  10 USC 16131

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.7136; 38 CFR 21.7137; 38 CFR 21.7139

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996 
contains a provision that affects payment of benefits under the 
Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty. Certain individuals may receive an 
increase in their monthly rate of educational assistance if they make a 
commitment to serve in the Selected Reserve for six years. Regulations 
will have to be revised to implement this new provision of law.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Program Administration (225), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans 
Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, Dc 20420
Phone: 202 273-7187
Fax: 202 275-2636

RIN: 2900-AH92
_______________________________________________________________________




3076.  VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION, FIDUCIARY ACTIVITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 5502(e); 38 USC 8520(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 13.110

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Removes regulations that in essence restate provisions of 38 
USC 5502(e) and 38 USC 8520(a) concerning escheat and post fund 
activities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Douglas L. Bragg, Program Analyst (273), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-6616

RIN: 2900-AH93
_______________________________________________________________________




3077.  CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING NEED FOR AID AND ATTENDANCE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.352

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation implements a General Counsel opinion holding 
that a claimant's need for aid and attendance does not have to be 
permanent to permit payment of the increased aid and attendance 
benefit.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Trowbridge, Consultant, Compensation and Pension 
Service (211B), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AH96
_______________________________________________________________________



OFFICE OF ACQUISITION AND MATERIEL MANAGEMENT


                    ________________________________



3078. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ACQUISITION REGULATION--LOAN 
GUARANTY AND VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND COUNSELING PROGRAMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 871

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This change will increase the amount which property holders 
and

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management brokers may spend for emergency repairs. Title changes and 
deletion of duplicative coverage are also being made.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/14/94                     59 FR 6942
NPRM Comment Period End         04/15/94
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Wanza Lewis (95A), Senior Procurement Analyst, 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420
Phone: 202 565-4424
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AG65
_______________________________________________________________________




3079. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ACQUISITION REGULATION--SERVICE 
CONTRACTING AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 837; 48 CFR 852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This change will implement a class deviation from Federal 
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) section 37.401(c) and FAR Clause 52.237-7.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/22/93                    58 FR 54548
NPRM Comment Period End         12/20/93
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Wanza Lewis (95A), Senior Procurement Analyst, 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420
Phone: 202 565-4424
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AG67
_______________________________________________________________________




3080. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ACQUISITION REGULATION (VAAR): 
ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 801; 48 CFR 814; 48 CFR 833; 48 CFR 836; 48 CFR 
852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will correct and update office names and 
designations due to administrative changes within the Department. It 
will also correct monetary thresholds for scarce/specialized medical 
contracts, reviews which are listed in error, and small purchase 
thresholds, to be consistent with Federal Acquisition Regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald Kaliher (95A), Senior Procurement Analyst, 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20420
Phone: 202 565-4424
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AH27
_______________________________________________________________________



NATIONAL CEMETERY SYSTEM


                    ________________________________



3081. HEADSTONE AND MARKER INSCRIPTION POLICY

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501; 38 USC 2306

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 1.630; 38 CFR 1.632

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule revises 38 CFR, section 1.630 to implement 
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations on its inscription 
policy for use on Government-provided headstones or markers. The 
amendment formalizes and updates previous and current policies to 
reflect changes in VA's Simplified Inscription Policy based on 
inscription information authorized at Government (specific valor 
awards) or at private (additional inscription items) expense. The rule 
is published as proposed in the Federal Register to provide information 
to the public on expanded inscription policy for Government-furnished 
headstones and markers. A 60-day public comment period is provided. 
This action is subject to the requirements of the Administrative 
Procedures Act and E.O. 12866 as the rule is an interpretation of 
statute as approved by the then-Administrator now Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs in 1974. The proposed rule will not have a significant economic 
impact on a substantial number of small entities and only individual VA 
beneficiaries could be directly affected.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ken Greenberg, Program Analyst (402B1), NCS 
Communications Division, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-5179
Fax: 202 273-6695

RIN: 2900-AH45
_______________________________________________________________________




3082. STATE CEMETERY GRANTS: AID TO STATES FOR ESTABLISHMENT, EXPANSION 
AND IMPROVEMENT OF VETERANS CEMETERIES

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 2408

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 39.1; 38 CFR 39.2; 38 CFR 39.3; 38 CFR 39.7; 38 
CFR 39.8; 38 CFR 39.9

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: The proposed rule revises 38 CFR, part 39, to amend 
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations for the State Cemetery 
Grants Program to implement and update information on program 
requirements and the application process for participants. The 
amendment formalizes new standards and provides guidance on how States 
may obtain funding for grants to expand, establish, or improve State 
veterans cemeteries. The rule is published as proposed in the Federal 
Register to provide information to the public on how to apply for 
Federal funding for State veterans cemeteries. A 60-day public comment 
period is provided. It is subject to the requirements of the 
Administrative Procedures Act and E.O. 12866 because the rule is an 
interpretation of statute. The proposed rule will have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities; only those 
States that apply for funding may be direct beneficiaries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Ken Greenberg, Program Analyst (402B1), NCS 
Communications Division, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-5179
Fax: 202 273-6695

RIN: 2900-AH46
_______________________________________________________________________



OFFICE OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY


                    ________________________________



3083. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO ORDER PAID ADVERTISING FOR USE IN 
RECRUITMENT

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 302(b)(2); 44 USC 3702

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 2.4 (Revision)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory action amends the delegation of authority to 
order paid advertising for use in recruitment by updating 
organizational titles, providing clarity, and authorizing further 
delegations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gloria C. Oliver, Chief, Recruitment and Examining 
Division, Department of Veterans Affairs, Human Resources Management 
(054), 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 565-8231
Fax: 202 565-8866
Email: [email protected].

RIN: 2900-AH74
_______________________________________________________________________




3084. PART-TIME CAREER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3401; 5 USC 3402

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 1.891 to 1.897

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This revision removes the reporting requirements for a manual 
report by field stations under the Part-Time Career Employment Program 
and makes minor editorial revisions. The program will be reviewed 
through regular employment reports generated by the automated personnel 
system and personnel management reviews.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ellen Kollar, Personnel Staffing Specialist, Title 5 
Staffing Division, Department of Veterans Affairs, Human Resources 
Managmennt (054C), Department of Veterans AFfairs, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 565-8848
Fax: 202 565-8866

RIN: 2900-AH75
_______________________________________________________________________



OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL


                    ________________________________



3085. DELEGATION OF SUBPOENA AUTHORITY AND DESCRIPTION OF MEANS OF 
SERVICE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501; 38 USC 1711

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 2.1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will clarify authority for the use of subpoena 
power and means of service.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/10/95                    60 FR 40756
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barry Tapp, Attorney (023A), Department of Veterans 
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-6334

RIN: 2900-AH00
_______________________________________________________________________




3086.  STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT AND RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 38 USC 501; EO 12674

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 0

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 
regulations captioned ``Standards of Ethical Conduct and Related 
Responsibilities.'' It removes VA regulations that in essence restate 
Governmentwide standards contained in 5 CFR part 735 and chapter XVI. 
It also amends the VA regulations to refer VA employees to the 
Governmentwide standards. The

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intended effect of this final rule is to delete unnecessary and 
repetitive material in VA regulations and to refer VA employees to the 
Governmentwide standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James E. Adams, Deputy Assistant General Counsel, 
(023), Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of General Counsel, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-6354
Fax: 202 273-6403

RIN: 2900-AH80
_______________________________________________________________________




3087.  DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO REGIONAL COUNSELS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  38 USC 512

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 0; 38 CFR 1; 38 CFR 2; 38 CFR 3; 38 CFR 13; 38 
CFR 14; 38 CFR 14.501; 38 CFR 14.518; 38 CFR 15; 38 CFR 36

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of General Counsel has changed its field structure 
from 52 District Counsel offices to 23 Regional Counsel offices. 
Previously, each District Counsel office was headed by a District 
Counsel who was authorized to take various actions on behalf of the 
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The new Regional Counsel offices 
are each headed by a Regional Counsel. In accordance with the 
provisions of 38 USC 512, this document delegates to the Regional 
Counsels the same authority and responsibility to act for VA as was 
previously granted to District Counsels. This document also sets for 
the jurisdiction and address of each Regional Counsel.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Howard Lem, Assistant General Counsel (026), Department 
of Veterans Affairs, Office of General Counsel, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 565-4885

RIN: 2900-AH81
_______________________________________________________________________




3088.  RULEMAKING PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 1.12; 38 CFR 1.551

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document amends the ``General Provisions'' in 38 CFR 
part 1 by removing sections 1.12 and 1.551. The regulatory history of 
section 1.12 indicates that, despite a statutory exemption, VA intended 
to self-impose the notice-and-comment provisions of 5 USC 553 on VA 
rulemaking concerning public property, loans, grants, benefits, or 
contracts (see 37 FR 3552, FEB 17, 1972). Subsequent to the 
promulgation of section 1.12 statutory provisions were established that 
specifically applied the public notice-and-comment provisions of 5 USC 
553 to VA rulemaking concerning ``loans, grants, or benefits'' (see 38 
USC 501(d)). These statutory provisions did not impose the same notice-
and-comment provisions for rulemaking concerning public property or 
contracts. In our view, notice-and-comment requirements for rulemaking 
concerning public property and contracts should only be those imposed 
by statute. Also, there is no need to retain the provisions of section 
1.551. In large part section 1.551 merely contained restatements of 5 
USC 552. In addition section 1.551 contained internal instructions to 
agency components which were not required to be promulgated as rules.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas O. Gessel, Director, Office of Regulations 
Management (02D), Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of General 
Counsel, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 565-7625
Fax: 202 565-7873

RIN: 2900-AH84
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)                   Long-Term Actions


  



_______________________________________________________________________




3089. CHAMPVA REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 17.54 to 17.54f

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Susan K. Schmetzer
Phone: 303 331-7552
Fax: 303 331-7800

RIN: 2900-AE64
_______________________________________________________________________




3090. AID TO STATES FOR CARE OF VETERANS IN STATE HOMES AND GRANTS TO 
STATES FOR CONSTRUCTION OR ACQUISITION OF STATE HOME FACILITIES

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 17.165; 38 CFR 17.166; 38 CFR 17.167; 38 CFR 
17.183

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: L. Nan Stout
Phone: 202 565-7166
Fax: 202 565-7006

RIN: 2900-AE87
_______________________________________________________________________

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3091. TREATMENT OF RESEARCH--RELATED INJURIES TO HUMAN SUBJECTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 16

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ted Lorei
Phone: 202 565-7181
Fax: 202 565-5159

RIN: 2900-AH68
_______________________________________________________________________



VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION


                    ________________________________



3092.  MEDICAL; NONSUBSTANTIVE MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  38 USC 501

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rulemaking is part of VA's reinventing government effort. 
It revises text in the CFR to eliminate redundancy, redesignate certain 
sections, and eliminates language that restates statutes.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Leroy Cossett, Acting Director, Headquarters Health, 
Administration Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health 
Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 565-8384

RIN: 2900-AH95
_______________________________________________________________________




3093. LOAN GUARANTY: TITLE EVIDENCE REQUIREMENTS AND OCCUPANCY 
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTIES TO VA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 36.4320

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/06/90                    55 FR 31847
NPRM Comment Period Extended    10/05/90                    55 FR 35325
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Leonard A. Levy
Phone: 202 273-7344

RIN: 2900-AE20
_______________________________________________________________________




3094. ACCEPTANCE OF PARTIAL PAYMENTS; INDEMNIFICATION OF DEFAULT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 4202; 38 CFR 4275; 38 CFR 4301; 38 CFR 4315; 38 
CFR 4323

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/02/94                     59 FR 9944
NPRM Comment Period End         05/02/94
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Leonard A. Levy
Phone: 202 273-7344

RIN: 2900-AE60
_______________________________________________________________________




3095. REVISED DEFINITION OF NET VALUE AND REVISED CRITERIA FOR PRE-
FORECLOSURE DEBT WAIVERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 36.4301; 38 CFR 36.4323

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/22/93                    58 FR 49251
NPRM Comment Period End         10/22/93
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Len Levy
Phone: 202 273-7344

RIN: 2900-AG20
_______________________________________________________________________




3096. APPEALS REGULATIONS; RULES OF PRACTICE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 19.3 (Revision); 38 CFR 19.10; 38 CFR 19.15 
(Revision; 38 CFR 19.39; 38 CFR 20.3; 38 CFR 20.101 (Revision); 38 CFR 
20.102 (Revision); 38 CFR 20.201 (Revision); 38 CFR 20.605 (Revision); 
38 CFR 20.609 (Revision); 38 CFR 20.903 (Revision); 38 CFR 20.1000; 38 
CFR 20.1001; 38 CFR 20.1002; 38 CFR 20.1100 (Revision); ...

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/03/92                     57 FR 4131
NPRM Comment Period End         03/04/92
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven L. Keller
Phone: 202 565-5978

RIN: 2900-AE78
_______________________________________________________________________




3097. RULES OF PRACTICE; HEARINGS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 20.3; 38 CFR 20.700; 38 CFR 20.702; 38 CFR 
20.703; 38 CFR 20.704; 38 CFR 20.707; 38 CFR 20.710; 38 CFR 20.711; 38 
CFR 20.713; 38 CFR 20.714; 38 CFR 20.716; 38 CFR 20.717; 38 CFR 
20.1003; 38 CFR 2.1; 38 CFR 19.75

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven L. Keller
Phone: 202 565-5978

RIN: 2900-AG07
_______________________________________________________________________




3098. RULES OF PRACTICE: MEDICAL OPINIONS; APPEAL PROCESSING AND 
SUBMISSION OF ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 19.9; 38 CFR 19.36; 38 CFR 20.3; 38 CFR 20.800; 
38 CFR 20.801; 38 CFR 20.802; 38 CFR 20.901; 38 CFR 20.903; 38 CFR 
20.1304

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven L. Keller
Phone: 202 565-5978

RIN: 2900-AG90
_______________________________________________________________________

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3099. APPEALS REGULATIONS: RULES OF PRACTICE; BOARD OF VETERANS' APPEALS 
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1994

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 19; 38 CFR 20

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven L. Keller
Phone: 202 565-5978

RIN: 2900-AH16
_______________________________________________________________________




3100. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX UNDER FEDERALLY ASSISTED 
EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 18

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: R. Lamont Johnson
Phone: 202 482-6715

RIN: 2900-AB51
_______________________________________________________________________




3101. OPERATION OF CHILD CARE CENTERS AT VA FACILITIES

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 17

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/27/89                    54 FR 53078
NPRM Comment Period End         01/26/90
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alan T. Maurer
Phone: 202 273-5846

RIN: 2900-AD48
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)                   Completed Actions


  



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3102. CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN MEDICAL RECORDS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 1.460-499

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/13/95                    60 FR 63926
Final Action Effective          01/12/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Celia Winter
Phone: 202 273-6274

RIN: 2900-AE28
_______________________________________________________________________




3103. VETERANS' EDUCATION; SUSPENSION AND DISCONTINUANCE OF PAYMENTS 
UNDER THE POST-VIETNAM ERA VETERANS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.5130; 38 CFR 21.5200

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn Merged with 2900-AF85 08/25/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer
Phone: 202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AG04
_______________________________________________________________________




3104. RESERVISTS' EDUCATION; SUSPENSION AND DISCONTINUANCE OF PAYMENTS 
UNDER THE MONTGOMERY GI BILL--SELECTED RESERVE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.7633; 38 CFR 21.7635; 38 CFR 21.7658

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn Merged with 2900-AF85 08/25/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer
Phone: 202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AG05
_______________________________________________________________________




3105. VETERANS' TRAINING UNDER THE SERVICE MEMBERS OCCUPATIONAL 
CONVERSION AND TRAINING ACT

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.4800; 38 CFR 21.4802; 38 CFR 21.4810; 38 CFR 
21.4812; 38 CFR 21.4820; 38 CFR 21.4822; 38 CFR 21.4823; 38 CFR 
21.4824; 38 CFR 21.4830; 38 CFR 21.4832; 38 CFR 21.4834; 38 CFR 
21.4840; 38 CFR 21.4842; 38 CFR 21.4844; 38 CFR 21.4850

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/06/95                    60 FR 55995
Final Action Effective          11/06/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer
Phone: 202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AG56
_______________________________________________________________________




3106. DETERMINATION OF INCOMPETENCY AND COMPETENCY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.353

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/03/95                    60 FR 55791
Final Action Effective          11/03/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Trowbridge
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AH10
_______________________________________________________________________

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3107. ELIGIBILITY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.256; 38 CFR 3.277

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/04/95                    60 FR 51921
Final Action Effective          10/04/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Trowbridge
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AH18
_______________________________________________________________________




3108. VETERANS EDUCATION: THE VETERANS BENEFITS IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1994 
AND POST-VIETNAM ERA VETERANS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 21.5021; 38 CFR 21.5150; 38 CFR 21.5200; 38 CFR 
21.5250

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/22/96                     61 FR 1525
Final Action Effective          01/22/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: June C. Schaeffer
Phone: 202 273-7187

RIN: 2900-AH33
_______________________________________________________________________




3109. DUTY PERIOD

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 3.6

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/14/95                    60 FR 57178
Final Action Effective          10/03/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Trowbridge
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AH70
_______________________________________________________________________




3110. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ACQUISITION REGULATION (VAAR): PART 
847, TRANSPORTATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 847; 41 CFR 101-41.304-2

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn Dept of Transportation 
rewriting applicable regs.      11/21/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Ramona Jones (95A)
Phone: 202 565-4424

RIN: 2900-AH56
_______________________________________________________________________




3111. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ACQUISITION REGULATION (VAAR) 
SENIOR PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE AND PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 802; 48 CFR 803; 48 CFR 806

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/22/96                     61 FR 1526
Final Action Effective          01/22/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Wanza Lewis (95A)
Phone: 202 565-4424

RIN: 2900-AH62
_______________________________________________________________________




3112. BURIAL AND HEADSTONE OR MARKER ELIGIBILITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  38 CFR 1.620; 38 CFR 1.631

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ken Greenberg
Phone: 202 273-5179
Fax: 202 273-6695

RIN: 2900-AH11
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