[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Department of Veterans Affairs Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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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 Chapter I

Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions

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 October 1999. 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:  Gloria Armstrong at (202) 273-8605.

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 that VA will have under development 
or review. For this edition of VA's regulatory agenda, we have 
concluded that we do not have any regulatory submissions for the 
October 1999 Regulatory Plan. However, the Agency's Statement of 
Regulatory Priorities does appear in this issue of the Federal 
Register.

 Thomas O. Gessel,

Director, Office of Regulations Management.

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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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3148         Exemption from Pharmacy Copay......................................................     2900-AJ12
3149         Medical Care and Treatment for which VA Will Not Seek Reimbursement................     2900-AJ20
3150         Clothing Allowance.................................................................     2900-AJ21
3151         Provision of Aids to the Blind.....................................................     2900-AJ22
3152         Priorities for State Home Grants for Construction, Acquisition, or Renovation......     2900-AJ43
3153         Per Diem for Adult Day Health Care of Veterans in State Homes......................     2900-AJ74
3154         Policy Regarding Participation in National Practitioner Data Bank..................     2900-AJ76
3155         Aids for the Blind.................................................................     2900-AJ83
3156         Schedule for Rating Disabilities--Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders.     2900-AF23
3157         Schedule for Rating Disabilities--Digestive System.................................     2900-AF24
3158         Revised Definition of Net Value and Revised Criteria for Pre-Foreclosure Debt           2900-AG20
            Waivers.............................................................................
3159         Individual Unemployability.........................................................     2900-AH21
3160         Evidence on File at Date of Death..................................................     2900-AH42
3161         Ankylosis and Limitation of Motion of Digits of the Hands..........................     2900-AI44
3162         New Criteria for Approval of Courses for Educational Assistance Programs...........     2900-AI67
3163         Veterans Education: Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements at Flight Schools.....     2900-AJ23
3164         Dependents Education: Verification of Pursuit and Continued Enrollment.............     2900-AJ41
3165         Well Grounded Claims/Duty to Assist................................................     2900-AJ44
3166         Revised Criteria for Monetary Allowance for a Child Born with Spina Bifida Who Is a     2900-AJ51
            Child of a Vietnam Veteran..........................................................
3167         Certification Evidence for Proof of Service........................................     2900-AJ55
3168         Claims Based on Effect of Tobacco Products.........................................     2900-AJ59
3169         Schedule for Rating Disability: The Spine..........................................     2900-AJ60
3170         Education Provisions of the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998..............     2900-AJ68
3171         National Service Life Insurance....................................................     2900-AJ78
3172         Evidence of Permanent and Total Disability.........................................     2900-AJ82
3173         Schedule for Rating Disabilities: Global Assessment of Functioning Scale in the         2900-AJ84
            Evaluation of Mental Disorders......................................................
3174         Benefit of the Doubt...............................................................     2900-AJ93
3175         Permanent Incapacity for Self-Support..............................................     2900-AJ95
3176         Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation--Simplified Acquisition           2900-AI71
            Procedures for Health Care Resources................................................
3177         Contractor Qualifications..........................................................     2900-AJ05
3178         VA Acquisition Regulation Part 819, Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business     2900-AJ36
            Concerns............................................................................
3179         Universal Product Numbers (UPNs)...................................................     2900-AJ45
3180         Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts......................................     2900-AJ56
3181         Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions...............................     2900-AJ81
3182         Board of Veterans Appeals: Rules of Practice--Subpoenas............................     2900-AJ58
3183         Notice of Appeal in Simultaneously Contested Claims................................     2900-AJ73
3184         Headstone and Marker Inscription Policy............................................     2900-AH45
3185         State Cemetery Grants: Aid to States for Establishment, Expansion, and Improvement      2900-AH46
            of Veterans Cemeteries..............................................................
3186         Eligibility for Burial of Dependent Adult Children of Eligible Veterans............     2900-AI95

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3187         Use of the Secretary's Authority as Provided by 38 U.S.C. 2402(6)..................     2900-AJ48
3188         Outer Burial Receptacles...........................................................     2900-AJ49
3189         Interment or Memorialization in VA National Cemeteries and Certain State                2900-AJ77
            Cemeteries--Federal or State Capital Crime..........................................
3190         Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations; Grants and            2900-AJ62
            Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit
            Organizations.......................................................................
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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3191         Per Diem for Nursing Home Care of Veterans in State Homes..........................     2900-AE87
3192         Provision of Drugs and Medicines Prescribed by Non-VA Physicians...................     2900-AJ24
3193         Advanced Health Care Planning......................................................     2900-AJ28
3194         Provision of Drugs and Medicines to Certain Veterans in State Nursing Homes........     2900-AJ34
3195         Schedule for Rating Disabilities--The Skin.........................................     2900-AF00
3196         Amendments to Training and Rehabilitation Programs.................................     2900-AG00
3197         Vision.............................................................................     2900-AH43
3198         Intervertebral Disc Syndrome.......................................................     2900-AI22
3199         New Eligibility Criteria for the Montgomery GI Bill--Active Duty, Other                 2900-AI63
            Miscellaneous Issues................................................................
3200         Reservist Education: Monthly Verification of Enrollment and Other Reports..........     2900-AI68
3201         Veterans Training: Increase in Rates Payable under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 31............     2900-AI74
3202         Amended Criteria for Approval of Flight Training Courses...........................     2900-AI76
3203         Use of Facilities To Provide Training or Work Experience for Veterans..............     2900-AJ01
3204         Eligibility Reporting Requirements.................................................     2900-AJ09
3205         Dependents Education: Eligibility and Entitlement Standards........................     2900-AJ19
3206         Veterans' Benefits Act of 1997.....................................................     2900-AJ25
3207         Cash Value for National Service Life Insurance (NSLI) Term Capped Policies.........     2900-AJ35
3208         Exclusions from Income.............................................................     2900-AJ52
3209         Child..............................................................................     2900-AJ54
3210         DIC Benefits for Survivors of Certain Veterans Rated Totally Disabled at Time of        2900-AJ65
            Death...............................................................................
3211         Modified Eligibility Criteria for the Montgomery GI Bill--Active Duty..............     2900-AJ69
3212         Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance and Veterans' Group Life Insurance Accelerated     2900-AJ80
            Benefits Option.....................................................................
3213         Rate Increase for the Educational Assistance Test Program; 1999-2000 Academic Year.     2900-AJ87
3214         Increase in Rates Payable under the Montgomery GI Bill--Selected Reserve...........     2900-AJ88
3215         Increase in Rates Payable under the Montgomery GI Bill--Active Duty................     2900-AJ89
3216         Miscellaneous Montgomery GI Bill Eligibility and Entitlement Issues................     2900-AJ90
3217         VA Acquisition Regulations Part 801, Legal/Technical Review Requirements...........     2900-AI96
3218         Sealed Bidding and Competitive Proposals...........................................     2900-AI99
3219         VA Acquisition Regulations: Simplified Acquisition Procedures......................     2900-AJ16
3220         VA Acquisition Regulations; Part 802, Definition of ``Head of Contracting               2900-AJ26
            Activity''..........................................................................
3221         VA Acquisition Regulations: Part 801, VA Contracting Officer Certification Program.     2900-AJ33
3222         Board of Veterans Appeals--Rules of Practice--Attorney Fee Matters.................     2900-AI98
3223         Appeals Regulations, Rules of Practice: Title Change...............................     2900-AJ57
3224         Delegations of Authority--Appeals Regulations and Rules of Practice................     2900-AJ66
3225         Case Docketing--Appeals Regulations and Rules of Practice..........................     2900-AJ72
3226         Notification of Representatives in Connection with Motions for Revision of              2900-AJ75
            Decisions on Grounds of Clear and Unmistakable Error................................
3227         Board of Veteran's Appeal; Rules of Practice--Motion for Review of Decisions on         2900-AJ85
            Grounds of Clear and Unmistakeable Error: Content of Record; Advancement on the
            Docket..............................................................................
3228         Delegation of Authority--Decisionmaking Regarding Discrimination...................     2900-AJ63
3229         Release of Information from Department of Veterans Affairs Records.................     2900-AH98
3230         Recognition of Organizations and Accreditation of Representatives..................     2900-AI93
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3231         Protection of Human Subjects.......................................................     2900-AJ08
3232         Loan Guaranty: Title Evidence Requirements and Occupancy Requirements for               2900-AE20
            Conveyance of Properties to VA......................................................
3233         Acceptance of Partial Payments; Indemnification of Default.........................     2900-AE60
3234         Schedule for Rating Disabilities--The Orthopedic System............................     2900-AE91
3235         Medical Evidence That a Disability Has Improved....................................     2900-AH82
3236         Child Custody......................................................................     2900-AI10
3237         Claims Based on Aggravation of Nonservice-Connected Disability.....................     2900-AI42
3238         Revision of Decision...............................................................     2900-AI64
3239         Loan Guaranty: Advertising and Solicitation Disclosure Requirements................     2900-AJ86
3240         Loan Guaranty: Revision to VA Work Rules for Credit Scored Loans...................     2900-AJ91
3241         Loan Guaranty: Credit Standards Revision...........................................     2900-AJ92
3242         Appeals Regulations; Rules of Practice.............................................     2900-AE78
3243         Rules of Practice; Hearings........................................................     2900-AG07
3244         Rules of Practice: Medical Opinions; Appeal Processing and Submission of Additional     2900-AG90
            Evidence............................................................................
3245         Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs and Activities              2900-AJ11
            Receiving or Benefiting From Federal Financial Assistance...........................
3246         Operation of Child Care Centers at VA Facilities...................................     2900-AD48
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 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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3247         Reconsideration of Denied Claims...................................................     2900-AJ03
3248         Medication Prescribing Authority...................................................     2900-AJ07
3249         Enrollment and Provisions of Hospital Care and Medical Services....................     2900-AJ18
3250         Medical Care Collection or Recovery................................................     2900-AJ30
3251         Enrollment--Provision of Hospital and Outpatient Care to Veterans--Priority             2900-AJ71
            Category 7..........................................................................
3252         Schedule for Rating Disabilities--Diseases of the Ear and Other Sense Organs.......     2900-AF22
3253         Fibromyalgia.......................................................................     2900-AH05
3254         Service Connection for Dental Conditions for Treatment Purposes....................     2900-AH41
3255         Veterans Education: Effective Date for the Award of Educational Assistance.........     2900-AH76
3256         Veterans Education: Advanced Payments and Lump Sum Payments for Educational             2900-AI31
            Assistance..........................................................................
3257         Loan Guaranty: Requirements for Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loans..........     2900-AI92
3258         Direct Service Connection (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder).........................     2900-AI97
3259         Additional Requirements for Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loans..............     2900-AJ02
3260         Veterans and Dependents Education: Increase in Educational Assistance Rates........     2900-AJ37
3261         Reservist Education: Increase in Educational Rates.................................     2900-AJ38
3262         Veterans Education: Effective Date for Discontinuing Educational Assistance........     2900-AJ39
3263         Veterans Education: Increased Allowances for the Educational Assistance Test            2900-AJ40
            Program.............................................................................
3264         Schedule for Rating Disabilities: Disabilities of the Liver........................     2900-AJ46
3265         Pension Benefits...................................................................     2900-AJ50
3266         Reinstatement of Benefits Eligibility Based Upon Terminated Marital Relationships..     2900-AJ53
3267         Returned and Canceled Checks.......................................................     2900-AJ61
3268         Surviving Spouses Benefit for Month of Veteran's Death.............................     2900-AJ64
3269         Veterans Education: Montgomery GI Bill--Active Duty--Administrative Error..........     2900-AJ70
3270         Definitions........................................................................     2900-AJ94
3271         Purchase Card/Electronic Data Interchange..........................................     2900-AI41
3272         VAAR Part 803--Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflict of Interest, and       2900-AJ06
            Part 852--Solicitation Provisions in Contract Clauses...............................
3273         VA Acquisition Regulation: Taxes...................................................     2900-AJ32
3274         VA Acquisition Regulations: Bonds and Insurance....................................     2900-AJ47
3275         National Cemetery Administration Title Changes.....................................     2900-AJ79
3276         Delegations of Authority; Federal Tort Claims......................................     2900-AJ31
3277         Entities Authorized To Receive and Distribute Department of Defense Surplus Food...     2900-AI82
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Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)                 Proposed Rule Stage


  



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VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION


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3148. EXEMPTION FROM PHARMACY COPAY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 501; 38 USC 1521; 38 USC 1721

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 17.96

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action clearly establishes the base pension rate 
adjustment for number of dependents as the income threshold as a means 
to determine exemption from medication copayment.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard Rhoades, Director, Field Support, Department of 
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-8205
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AJ12
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3149. MEDICAL CARE AND TREATMENT FOR WHICH VA WILL NOT SEEK 
REIMBURSEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 1729

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 17.101

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document proposes to amend VA's medical regulations to 
provide that, under specified conditions, VA will not seek 
reimbursement from health insurance carriers or from veterans in the 
form of copayments for care or services not adjudicated as service 
connected.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Howard, Senior Program Analyst, Department of 
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-8198

RIN: 2900-AJ20
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3150. CLOTHING ALLOWANCE

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 38 USC 1162

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 3.810

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulatory action needs to be amended to contain specific 
language that submission of torn, worn, damaged clothing is not a 
specific condition for approving clothing allowances.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frederick Downs Jr., Chief, Consultant, Prosthetic and 
Sensory Aids Strategic Healthcare Group, Department of Veterans 
Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, 
Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-8515

RIN: 2900-AJ21
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3151. PROVISION OF AIDS TO THE BLIND

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 1162; 38 USC 1710; 38 USC 1714(b)

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 3.810

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulatory action needs to be amended to contain specific 
language for furnishing aids for the blind as part of prosthetic 
services to veterans receiving VA care under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 
section 1710, as amended by Public Law 104-262 and to those veterans 
eligible under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 1714(b).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frederick Downs Jr., Chief, Consultant, Prosthetic and 
Sensory Aids Strategic Healthcare Group, Department of Veterans 
Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, 
Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-8515

RIN: 2900-AJ22
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3152. PRIORITIES FOR STATE HOME GRANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION, ACQUISITION, OR 
RENOVATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 501; 38 USC 1721

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 17.216; 38 CFR 17.222

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the Department of Veterans 
Affairs regulations concerning State homes. VA provides funds to States 
for projects for the construction, acquisition, or renovation of State 
veterans nursing homes and State veterans domiciliaries. VA also 
provides funds for projects for renovating existing State veterans 
hospital facilities provided that the renovations would not expand a 
State's capacity to furnish hospital care. This notice of proposed 
rulemaking requests comments regarding what regulations should be 
established with respect to the priorities for awarding State home 
grants for construction, acquisition, or renovation.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Kathleen Greve, Chief, State Home Construction Program 
(114), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, 
810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-8536
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AJ43


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3153. PER DIEM FOR ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE OF VETERANS IN STATE HOMES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 1741; 38 USC 1742; 38 USC 1743

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 51; 38 CFR 58

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document proposes to establish regulations setting forth 
a mechanism for paying per diem to State homes providing adult day 
health care to eligible veterans. The intended effect of the proposed 
regulations is to ensure that veterans receive high quality care in 
State homes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: L. Nan Stout, Chief, State Home Per Diem Program (114), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-8538
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AJ74
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3154. POLICY REGARDING PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL PRACTITIONER DATA BANK

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 501; 38 USC 1110 to 11152

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 46

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs proposes to amend its 
regulations concerning the reporting of physicians, dentists, and other 
health care practitioners to the National Practitioner Data Bank 
(NPDB). These regulations concern malpractice payment reporting and 
clinical privileges actions reporting. These amendments appear to be 
necessary to make the reporting process more efficient and fair and to 
ensure that reporting is accomplished in accordance with the statutory 
framework.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ruth-Ann Phelps Ph.D., Health Science Specialist 
(10AE), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, 
810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-8473

RIN: 2900-AJ76
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3155. AIDS FOR THE BLIND

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 1701; 38 USC 1710; 38 USC 1714(b)

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 17; 37 CFR 17.154

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document proposes to establish regulations setting forth 
the requirements for the provision of mechanical and electronic 
equipment to aid blind veterans in overcoming the handicap of 
blindness.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Don Garner, Director of Blind Rehabilitation Service, 
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-8481

Rose Mary McMahon, Executive Assistant, Veterans Health Administration, 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 
20420
Phone: 202 273-8482

RIN: 2900-AJ83



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3156. 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                            08/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Caroll McBrine, Consultant, Regulations Staff 
(211B), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 1800 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 272-7210

RIN: 2900-AF23
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3157. 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

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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. 
This will include updating of diagnostic codes and evaluation criteria 
for liver diseases, particularly Hepatitis C.

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                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Caroll McBrine, Consultant, Regulations Staff 
(211B), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 1800 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 272-7210

RIN: 2900-AF24
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3158. REVISED DEFINITION OF NET VALUE AND REVISED CRITERIA FOR PRE-
FORECLOSURE DEBT WAIVERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 501(a); 38 USC 3720(a); 38 USC 3732(a)

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 36.4301; 38 CFR 36.4323

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs is proposing to amend its 
loan guaranty regulations to revise the definition of property 
improvements for purposes of determining the net value of a foreclosed 
property and to clarify VA's position on pre-foreclosure debt waivers 
for liable veterans in cases involving transferee defaults. These 
changes will account for actual property appraisal procedures and will 
clarify agency policy on preforeclosure debt waivers. Note: Because the 
original Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) was published on 
September 22, 1993 (58 FR 49251), VA will republish the NPRM to provide 
for a new notice and comment period before proceeding with a final 
rule.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/22/93                    58 FR 49251
NPRM Comment Period End         10/22/93
Second NPRM                     12/00/99
Second NPRM Comment Period End  01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard Fyne, Assistant Director for Loan Management 
(261), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7380

RIN: 2900-AG20
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3159. 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 501(a); 38 USC 512(a); 38 USC 1110; 38 USC 
1131; 38 USC 1155; 38 USC 1502; 38 USC 1521(a)

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 3.321; 38 CFR 3.340; 38 CFR 3.341; 38 CFR 3.342; 
38 CFR 4.16; 38 CFR 4.17; 38 CFR 4.18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will amend the regulations in part 3 of title 38, 
United States Code, and in the Schedule for Rating Disabilities in part 
4 to provide clear and objective standards for determining whether a 
veteran is entitled to a total evaluation based on his or her inability 
to perform substantially gainful employment due to disability.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lorna Fox, Consultant, Regulations Staff (211B), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 1800 
G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AH21
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3160. EVIDENCE ON 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Janice Jacobs, Consultant, Regulations Staff (211B), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 1800 
G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AH42
_______________________________________________________________________




3161. ANKYLOSIS AND LIMITATION OF MOTION OF DIGITS OF THE HANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 1155

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 4.71a

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document revises the evaluation criteria for ankylosis 
and limitation of motion of the fingers to ensure that veterans 
diagnosed with these conditions receive consistent evaluations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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Agency Contact: Dr. Caroll McBrine, Consultant, Regulations Staff 
(211B), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 1800 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 272-7210

RIN: 2900-AI44
_______________________________________________________________________




3162. NEW CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL OF COURSES FOR EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE 
PROGRAMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 3680A

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 21.4251; 38 CFR 21.4252; 38 CFR 21.4253; 38 CFR 
21.7122; 38 CFR 21.7622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will bring various regulations into agreement with 
the Veterans Benefits Improvements Act of 1996. It will include new 
criteria for use in approving courses for the educational programs VA 
administers; it will include new criteria for VA to use in approving 
enrollments in courses. It will make other changes for the purposes of 
clarification.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: William G. Susling Jr., Education Advisor (225C), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 1800 
G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7187
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AI67
_______________________________________________________________________




3163. VETERANS EDUCATION: REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS AT 
FLIGHT SCHOOLS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 16136; 38 USC 3002; 38 USC 3034; 38 USC 3202; 
38 USC 3241; 38 USC 3452; 38 USC 3471; 38 USC 5101

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 21.4235; 38 CFR 21.4263

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Veterans are required by statute to apply for any benefit the 
Department of Veterans Affairs administers. This proposal will describe 
the information to be included in an application for educational 
assistance for the pursuit of flight training. VA believes that, in 
order to comply with various statutory requirements connected with the 
educational programs VA administers, flight schools with courses 
approved for VA training will have to keep some records beyond those 
required by the Federal Aviation Administration. This proposal will 
state those recordkeeping requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William G. Susling Jr., Education Advisor (225C), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 1800 
G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7187
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AJ23
_______________________________________________________________________




3164. DEPENDENTS EDUCATION: VERIFICATION OF PURSUIT AND CONTINUED 
ENROLLMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 3680; 38 USC 5113

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 21.4135; 38 CFR 21.4138; 38 CFR 21.4204; 38 CFR 
21.5130; 38 CFR 21.5131; 38 CFR 21.5133; 38 CFR 21.5200

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: VA will propose revising the effective dates of reductions in 
payments of Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) and 
will propose revising the effective dates of reductions in payment of 
educational assistance under the Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Educational 
Assistance Program (VEAP). VA also will propose to remove the 
requirement that an individual must verify his or her continued 
enrollment in and pursuit of a program of education leading to a 
standard college degree before VA will make the monthly payment of 
educational assistance under either DEA or VEAP.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William G. Susling Jr., Education Advisor (225C), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 1800 
G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7187
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AJ41
_______________________________________________________________________




3165. WELL GROUNDED CLAIMS/DUTY TO ASSIST

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 3.159

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document clarifies VA's policy regarding what action, if 
any, VA should take to develop information pertaining to benefit claims 
in adjudication proceedings when presented with claims that are not 
well grounded.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/30/98                    63 FR 58336
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/28/99
NPRM                            01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald England, Chief Regulations Staff (211), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 1800 
G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7217

RIN: 2900-AJ44
_______________________________________________________________________




3166. REVISED CRITERIA FOR MONETARY ALLOWANCE FOR A CHILD BORN WITH 
SPINA BIFIDA WHO IS A CHILD OF A VIETNAM VETERAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 1805

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 3.814

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Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To revise criteria for evaluation of spina bifida by 
clarifying them and making them more objective.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Caroll McBrine, Consultant, Regulations Staff 
(211B), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 1800 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 272-7210

RIN: 2900-AJ51
_______________________________________________________________________




3167. CERTIFICATION EVIDENCE FOR PROOF OF SERVICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 501

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 3.203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To allow the National Service Organization representatives to 
certify photocopies as proof of service.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald England, Chief Regulations Staff (211), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 1800 
G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7217

RIN: 2900-AJ55
_______________________________________________________________________




3168. CLAIMS BASED ON EFFECT OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 501; 38 USC 1103

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 3.300; 38 CFR 3.310

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To implement Public Law 105-206, which prohibits service 
connection for injury or disease attributable to the use of tobacco 
products by the veteran during the veteran's military service, except 
for disability or death that is otherwise shown to have been incurred 
or aggravated during service, or that meets the presumptive 
requirements of the law.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Thornberry, Consultant, Regulations Staff 
(211B), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 1800 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AJ59
_______________________________________________________________________




3169. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITY: THE SPINE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 1155

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 4.71a

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment will contain additions, deletions, and 
revisions of terminology pertaining to spinal disabilities based on a 
systematic review of the medical criteria used to evaluate disabilities 
of the spine.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Caroll McBrine, Consultant, Regulations Staff 
(211B), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 1800 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 272-7210

RIN: 2900-AJ60
_______________________________________________________________________




3170. EDUCATION PROVISIONS OF THE VETERANS PROGRAMS ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 
1998

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 16136; 38 USC 3034; 38 USC 3241; 38 USC 3485; 
38 USC 3537; 38 USC 3677; 38 USC 3684; 38 USC 5101

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 21.4145; 38 CFR 21.4200; 38 CFR 21.4206; 38 CFR 
21.4262

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will bring VA's educational assistance regulations 
into agreement with the Veterans Program Enhancement Act of 1998. This 
will include revising the calculation of the reporting fee paid to 
educational institutions; making advance payments to work-study 
students optional rather than mandatory; and revising the approval 
criteria for on-job training programs offered by the Federal Government 
or by State or local governments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William G. Susling Jr., Education Advisor (225C), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 1800 
G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7187
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AJ68
_______________________________________________________________________




3171. NATIONAL SERVICE LIFE INSURANCE

Priority: Info./Admin./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 et seq; 38 USC 1981 et seq

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 8.2; 38 CFR 8.3; 38 CFR 8.4; 38 CFR 8.6; 38 CFR 
8.9

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: National Service Life Insurance regulations are being amended 
by rewriting and reorganizing

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the text of four sections into a different format to facilitate better 
communication of the rules to policyholders and to those who administer 
the program. This amendment is written in conjunction with Veterans 
Benefits Administration's (VBA) Plain English initiative and supports 
an Executive Memorandum which mandates plain language in written 
Government communications. The proposed regulation contains information 
currently provided under sections 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, and 8.9, as well as 
topics covered by the current section 8.6. The material found in these 
sections and other related information is combined into one new 
regulation, section 8.2.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Poole, Chief, Program Administration and 
Oversight Staff (Insurance Service), Department of Veterans Affairs, 
Veterans Benefits Administration, P.O. Box 8079, Philadelphia, PA 19101
Phone: 215 842-2000

RIN: 2900-AJ78
_______________________________________________________________________




3172. EVIDENCE OF PERMANENT AND TOTAL DISABILITY

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 3.3(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment would allow VA to accept the following types 
of evidence as establishing that a veteran is permanently and totally 
disabled, without need for medical evidence: (1) Status as a nursing 
home patient, (2) SSA determination of total disability, and (3) 
attainment of age 65.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald England, Chief Regulations Staff (211), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 1800 
G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7217

RIN: 2900-AJ82
_______________________________________________________________________




3173.  SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES: GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF 
FUNCTIONING SCALE IN THE EVALUATION OF MENTAL DISORDERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 4.125

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To assure evaluation of mental disorders is based solely on 
rating schedule criteria.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Caroll McBrine, Consultant, Regulations Staff 
(211B), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 1800 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 272-7210

RIN: 2900-AJ84
_______________________________________________________________________




3174.  BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 501(a); 38 USC 5107(b)

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 3.102

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to amend 38 CFR part 3 by adding a new
subpart D--Universal Adjudication Rules. This new subpart would consist 
of reorganized sections from existing subpart A. The first of these 
sections to be reorganized is the general concept of ``benefit of the 
doubt.'' The intended effect of this amendment is to retain the 
existing provision but rewritten in a reorganized format using plain 
language principles and recognizing decisions of the U.S. Court of 
Appeals for Veterans Claims.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert M. White, Team Leader, Plain Language 
Regulations Project, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 1800 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7228
Fax: 202 275-4800

RIN: 2900-AJ93
_______________________________________________________________________




3175.  PERMANENT INCAPACITY FOR SELF-SUPPORT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 501(a); 38 USC 1115; 38 USC 1311; 38 USC 1313; 
38 USC 1314; 38 USC 1521; 38 USC 1541; 38 USC 1542; PL 101-508; PL 102-
568

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 3.356

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to amend 38 CFR part 3 to conform it to 
the Presidential Memorandum of June 1, 1998, Plain Language in 
Government Writing, by revising provisions on helpless children in 
section 3.356 and by incorporating rules on helpless children in VA's 
Adjudication Procedures Manual, M21-I.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert M. White, Team Leader, Plain Language 
Regulations Project, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 1800 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7228
Fax: 202 275-4800

RIN: 2900-AJ95

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OFFICE OF ACQUISITION AND MATERIEL MANAGEMENT


                    ________________________________



3176. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ACQUISITION REGULATION--SIMPLIFIED 
ACQUISITION PROCEDURES FOR HEALTH CARE RESOURCES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 38 USC 8153

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 801; 48 CFR 806; 48 CFR 812; 48 CFR 837; 48 CFR 
852; 48 CFR 873

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: VA intends to withdraw the proposed rule concerning 
simplified acquisition procedures for health-care resources published 
in the Federal Register on November 9, 1998 (63 FR 60256), and to 
promulgate a new proposed rule concerning simplified acquisition 
procedures for health-care resources. The new proposed rule document 
would amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation 
(VAAR) to establish simplified procedures for the competitive 
acquisition of health-care resources, consisting of commercial services 
or the use of medical equipment or space, pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8151-
8153. Public Law 104-262, the Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Reform 
Act of 1996, authorized VA to prescribe simplified procedures for the 
procurement of health-care resources. The proposed rule would prescribe 
those procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/09/98                    63 FR 60256
Second NPRM                     04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Donald E. Kaliher, Senior Procurement Analyst (95A), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Acquisition & Materiel 
Management, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-8819
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AI71
_______________________________________________________________________




3177. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

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 486(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 809

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend VA 
Acquisition Regulation to update VA debarment and suspension 
procedures, remove a certification requirement regarding conflict of 
interest, add a standard provision for use by contracting officers to 
collect currently required information, update references and titles, 
delegate authority, reorganize material, and delete obsolete material.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Donald E. Kaliher, Senior Procurement Analyst (95A), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Acquisition & Materiel 
Management, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-8819
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AJ05
_______________________________________________________________________




3178. VA ACQUISITION REGULATION PART 819, SMALL BUSINESS AND SMALL 
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS CONCERNS

Priority: Info./Admin./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; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 819

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend part 819 of the VA Acquisition 
Regulation (VAAR) to remove obsolete material, to update references and 
titles, and to amend the VAAR to correspond to the Federal Acquisition 
Regulation (FAR).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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: Rita Williams, Senior Procurement Analyst (95A), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Acquisition & Materiel 
Management, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-8774
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AJ36
_______________________________________________________________________




3179. UNIVERSAL PRODUCT NUMBERS (UPNS)

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 811; 48 CFR 852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking action would provide new contract clauses 
whereby Department of Veterans Affairs contracting officers could 
require contractors to furnish products marked at the case, box, and 
unit of use levels with Universal Product Numbers (UPNs) for scanning 
using bar code readers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no

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statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Donald E. Kaliher, Senior Procurement Analyst (95A), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Acquisition & Materiel 
Management, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-8819
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AJ45
_______________________________________________________________________




3180. CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTS

Priority: Info./Admin./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; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 801; 48 CFR 832; 48 CFR 836; 48 CFR 843; 48 CFR 
846; 48 CFR 852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the Department of Veterans 
Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) to revise and update section 
numbers and titles, to make minor grammatical corrections and 
revisions, to delegate authority, and to update parts 836, Construction 
and Architect-Engineer Contracts, and 852, Solicitation Provisions and 
Contract Clauses, all to correspond to the Federal Acquisition 
Regulation (FAR). The rule would clarify how existing VAAR clauses 
relating to construction contracts are to be used, remove obsolete or 
duplicative materials, update the VAAR regarding certified cost or 
pricing data, and provide agency procedures regarding disclosure of the 
Government cost estimate on construction contracts. The rule would also 
remove a ``guarantee'' clause from the VAAR and provide for VA 
contracting officers to use the FAR ``warranty'' clause for 
construction contracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Donald E. Kaliher, Senior Procurement Analyst (95A), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Acquisition & Materiel 
Management, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-8819
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AJ56
_______________________________________________________________________




3181. APPLICATION OF LABOR LAWS TO GOVERNMENT ACQUISITIONS

Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: This action may afffect the private sector under PL 
104-4.

Legal Authority: 38 USC 501; 38 USC 4212; PL 105-333, sec 1354

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 822; 48 CFR 852

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document proposes to amend the Department of Veterans 
Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) to add a requirement for 
contractor representation regarding compliance with veterans employment 
reporting requirements. This amendment is necessary to assist 
contracting officers in meeting the requirements of Public Law 105-333 
(also known as the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998), 
section 1354. This section will prohibit agencies from obligating or 
expending appropriated funds to enter into a contract described in 
section 4212(a) of title 38 with a contractor from which a report was 
required under section 4212(a) if such contractor did not file the 
required report.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Ramona Jones, Senior Procurement Analyst (95A), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Acquisition & Materiel 
Management, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-8821
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AJ81



_______________________________________________________________________



BOARD OF VETERANS APPEALS


                    ________________________________



3182. BOARD OF VETERANS APPEALS: RULES OF PRACTICE--SUBPOENAS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 501(a); 38 USC 5711; 38 USC 5713; 38 USC 
7102(a)

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 20.711

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: VA has the authority to issue subpoenas to compel the 
attendance of witnesses and/or the production of evidence. This 
authority has been delegated to Members of the Board through Rule of 
Practice 711 (38 CFR 20.711), which also sets forth the relevant 
procedures and generally provides that subpoenas will be issued 
pursuant to a motion filed with the Board, which is in turn decided by 
a Board Member or panel of Members.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven L. Keller, Senior Deputy Vice Chairman (01C), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Board of Veterans Appeals, 810 Vermont 
Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 205 565-5978

RIN: 2900-AJ58
_______________________________________________________________________




3183. NOTICE OF APPEAL IN SIMULTANEOUSLY CONTESTED CLAIMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 19.192; 38 CFR 20.502

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Board of Veterans' Appeals is amending its Appeals

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Regulation and a Rule of Practice concerning simultaneously contested 
claims to make them more consistent with an authorizing statute and 
with each other. The statutory provision is currently implemented in 
two regulations. 38 U.S.C. 7105A(b) provides that when one contesting 
party files his or her ``formal appeal'' the ``substance'' of the 
formal appeal will be communicated to the other contesting parties who 
then have 30 days to file an answering brief or argument.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven L. Keller, Senior Deputy Vice Chairman (01C), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Board of Veterans Appeals, 810 Vermont 
Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 205 565-5978

RIN: 2900-AJ73



_______________________________________________________________________



NATIONAL CEMETERY SYSTEM


                    ________________________________



3184. HEADSTONE AND MARKER INSCRIPTION POLICY

Priority: Info./Admin./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 2306

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 1.630; 38 CFR 1.632

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule revises 38 CFR 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 implementation of an all-inclusive inscription 
policy. This policy change provides for the payment at Government 
expense of text only, space permitting, for optional inscriptions on 
all Government headstones or markers. The rule is published as a 
proposed rule in the Federal Register to provide information to the 
public on specific changes to VA's inscription policy for Government 
furnished headstones or markers. A 60-day public comment period is 
provided. 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sonja McCombs, Program Analyst (402B1), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-5183
TDD Phone: 202 273-6697

RIN: 2900-AH45
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3185. STATE CEMETERY GRANTS: AID TO STATES FOR ESTABLISHMENT, EXPANSION, 
AND IMPROVEMENT OF VETERANS CEMETERIES

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 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 (New)

Legal Deadline: None

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 not 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Kenneth Greenberg, Program Analyst (402), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-5179
TDD Phone: 202 271-6697

RIN: 2900-AH46
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3186. ELIGIBILITY FOR BURIAL OF DEPENDENT ADULT CHILDREN OF ELIGIBLE 
VETERANS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 2402(5)

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 1.620(c)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend 
regulations to specify that the eligibility of veterans' adult children 
for burial in a national cemetery is only for those who have become 
permanently incapable of self support before attaining the age of 21 
years due to a physical or mental disability. Current regulations do 
not clearly express this requirement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sonja McCombs, Program Analyst (402B1), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-5183
TDD Phone: 202 273-6697

RIN: 2900-AI95


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3187. USE OF THE SECRETARY'S AUTHORITY AS PROVIDED BY 38 U.S.C. 2402(6)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 2402(6)

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 1.620(d)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a proposed 
rule to define individuals and groups of individuals, who are otherwise 
not eligible for burial in a VA national cemetery, that would be 
considered under the Secretary's authority in 38 U.S.C. 2402(6). These 
new regulations establish a consistent basis for VA to determine those 
individuals or groups of individuals that VA may consider for 
eligibility under 38 U.S.C. 2402(6).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sonja McCombs, Program Analyst (402B1), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-5183
TDD Phone: 202 273-6697

RIN: 2900-AJ48
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3188. OUTER BURIAL RECEPTACLES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 501(a); PL 104-275

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 1.629

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a proposed 
rule to implement the provisions of Public Law 104-275 regarding outer 
burial receptacles. The proposal establishes new regulations to notify 
individuals that they may choose to privately purchase an outer burial 
receptacle in lieu of using a Government-provided grave liner in VA 
national cemeteries, where such grave liners are authorized. VA will 
provide a monetary allowance for the privately purchased outer burial 
receptacle. The proposed rule establishes the requirements for the 
allowance to be paid and the manner in which it will be paid.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth Greenberg, Program Analyst (402), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-5179
TDD Phone: 202 271-6697

RIN: 2900-AJ49
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3189. INTERMENT OR MEMORIALIZATION IN VA NATIONAL CEMETERIES AND CERTAIN 
STATE CEMETERIES--FEDERAL OR STATE CAPITAL CRIME

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 2411; PL 105-116

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 1; 38 CFR 39

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Public Law No. 105-116, 111 Stat. 2381 (codified at 38 U.S.C. 
2411), provides that, under certain circumstances, the remains of 
certain persons who committed Federal or State capital crimes may not 
be interred in a VA national cemetery and the memory of such persons 
may not be memorialized in VA national cemetery. These statutory 
provisions also impose conditions on the receipt by a State of a VA 
grant to the State for veteran's cemetery regarding such interments or 
memorializations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth Greenberg, Program Analyst (402), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-5179
TDD Phone: 202 271-6697

RIN: 2900-AJ77



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OFFICE OF POLICY AND PLANNING


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3190. AUDITS OF STATES, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS; 
GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, HOSPITALS, 
AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 31 USC ch 75; 38 USC 501; PL 98-502

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 41; 38 CFR 49

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document proposes to amend part 41 of VA's regulations 
to add new subparts to codify revised OMB Circular A-133. The Circular 
provides standards for consistency and uniformity among Federal 
agencies for the audits of States, local governments, and nonprofit 
organizations expending Federal awards. Further, this amendment 
proposes to add a new part 49 to VA's regulations to bring VA in step 
with other Federal agencies who have already adopted OMB Circular A-110 
as a common rule. The Circular provides for uniform administrative 
requirements for Federal agencies with grants and agreements with 
institutions of higher education, hospitals, and other nonprofit 
organizations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: David Walton, Office of Planning and Analysis (008), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 
20420
Phone: 202 273-5061

RIN: 2900-AJ62

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VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION


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3191. PER DIEM FOR NURSING HOME CARE OF VETERANS IN STATE HOMES

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 1741; 38 USC 1742; 38 USC 1743; 38 USC 8131; 38 
USC 8132; 38 USC 8133; 38 USC 8134; 38 USC 8135; 38 USC 8136; 38 USC 
8137

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 17.190 to 17.222

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document proposes to establish a new part 51 setting 
forth a mechanism for paying per diem to State homes providing nursing 
home care to eligible veterans. Under the proposal, VA would pay per 
diem to a State for providing nursing home care to eligible veterans in 
a facility if the Under Secretary for Health recognizes the facility as 
a State home based on a current VA certification that the facility 
meets the standards set forth in proposed subpart D. This new part 
would cover material currently in manuals. Also, it should supersede 
the regulations currently contained in 38 CFR 17.190 through 17.199 
that pertain to payment of per diem for nursing home care in State 
homes. The standards in proposed subpart D are patterned after the 
standards of the the Department of Health and Human Services that 
nursing homes must meet to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid 
programs (see 42 CFR 483). The standards are intended to set forth 
minimum requirements necessary to ensure that VA pays per diem for 
eligible veterans only if the State home provides high quality care. 
The proposed regulations include application and inspection provisions. 
The Life Safety Code requires updating to the 1993 edition and various 
other technical and editorial changes need to be made.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/09/98                    63 FR 60227
NPRM Comment Period End         01/08/99
Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: L. Nan Stout, Chief, State Home Per Diem Program (114), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-8538
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AE87
_______________________________________________________________________




3192. PROVISION OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES PRESCRIBED BY NON-VA PHYSICIANS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 501; 38 USC 1721

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 17.96

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document amends the ``Medical'' regulations concerning 
the criteria for provision of drugs and medicines by non-VA physicians 
for certain veterans. It is our view that the statutory framework 
inherently requires that the drugs provided be suitable; i.e., FDA-
approved, high quality, and best value. In this regard, we have 
established a list of suitable drugs and medicines in the VA national 
formulary. Also, we have established a mechanism for allowing the 
provision of drugs and medicines not listed in the formulary. These 
changes are needed to ensure that VA provides only those drugs and 
medicines intended to be provided under the statutory authority. Also, 
this document makes nonsubstantive changes for the purpose of avoiding 
unnecessary duplication.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marsha Goodwin, Geriatrics and Extended Care, 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-8533

RIN: 2900-AJ24
_______________________________________________________________________




3193. ADVANCED HEALTH CARE PLANNING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 501; 38 USC 1721

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 17.32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document proposes to amend the VA medical regulations to 
codify VA policy regarding advance health care planning. The proposed 
rule sets forth a mechanism for the use of written advance directives; 
i.e., a VA living will, a VA durable power of attorney for health care, 
and a State-authorized advance directive. The proposed rule also sets 
forth a mechanism for honoring verbal or nonverbal instructions from a 
patient when the patient is admitted to care when critically ill and 
loss of capacity may be imminent and the patient is not physically able 
to sign an advance directive form or the appropriate form is not 
readily available. This is intended to help ensure that VA acts in 
compliance with patients' wishes concerning future health care.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/02/98                    63 FR 58677
NPRM Comment Period End         01/04/99
Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ruth-Ann Phelps Ph.D., Health Science Specialist 
(10AE), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, 
810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-8473

RIN: 2900-AJ28


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3194. PROVISION OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES TO CERTAIN VETERANS IN STATE 
NURSING HOMES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 501; 38 USC 1721

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 17.96

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 
medical regulations concerning the provision of drugs and medicines 
prescribed by non-VA physicians for certain veterans who are 
permanently housebound or in need of regular aid and attendance. The 
regulations are amended to allow prescriptions to be filled by non-VA 
pharmacies in State homes under contract with VA for filling 
prescriptions for patients in State homes. This is consistent with VA's 
special relationship with State homes. It will eliminate duplication in 
services and will help improve timeliness for filling prescriptions in 
State homes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/14/98                    63 FR 37941
Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff Ramirez, Pharmacy Service (119), Department of 
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-8428

RIN: 2900-AJ34



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VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION


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3195. 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                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Caroll McBrine, Consultant, Regulations Staff 
(211B), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 1800 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 272-7210

RIN: 2900-AF00
_______________________________________________________________________




3196. 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 extended the termination 
date for the program of vocational training for certain pensioners 
through December 31, 1995, and made 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                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David James, Counseling Psychologist (281), Department 
of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 1800 G Street 
NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7438
TDD Phone: 202 275-5636

RIN: 2900-AG00
_______________________________________________________________________




3197. 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                            05/11/99                    64 FR 25246
NPRM Comment Period End         07/12/99
Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Caroll McBrine, Consultant, Regulations Staff 
(211B), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 1800 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420

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Phone: 202 272-7210

RIN: 2900-AH43
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3198. INTERVERTEBRAL DISC SYNDROME

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 4.71(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action ensures that veterans diagnosed with 
intervertebral disc syndrome meet uniform criteria and receive 
consistent evaluations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/24/97                     62 FR 8204
NPRM Comment Period End         04/25/97
Final Action                    03/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Caroll McBrine, Consultant, Regulations Staff 
(211B), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 1800 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 272-7210

RIN: 2900-AI22
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3199. NEW ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE MONTGOMERY GI BILL--ACTIVE DUTY, 
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ISSUES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 3002; 38 USC 3011; 38 USC 3012; 38 USC 3018; 38 
USC 3018C; 38 USC 3452; 38 USC 3680A; PL 104-275, sec 107

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 21.4135; 38 CFR 21.5021; 38 CFR 21.5058; 38 CFR 
21.5130; 38 CFR 21.7020; 38 CFR 21.7042; 38 CFR 21.7045; 38 CFR 
21.7050; 38 CFR 21.7520

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will implement various provisions of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 1997 and the Veterans 
Benefits Improvement Act of 1996. It will set forth new eligibility 
criteria that will allow additional individuals to establish 
eligibility for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill--
Active Duty; make permanent certain provisions concerning the approval 
of courses leading to alternative teacher certification; and make other 
modifications for the purpose of clarification.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/12/98                    63 FR 63253
NPRM Comment Period End         01/11/99
Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: William G. Susling Jr., Education Advisor (225C), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 1800 
G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7187
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AI63
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3200. RESERVIST EDUCATION: MONTHLY VERIFICATION OF ENROLLMENT AND OTHER 
REPORTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 16136(b); 38 USC 3680(g); 38 USC 3684; 38 USC 
5113

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 21.7635; 38 CFR 21.7654; 38 CFR 21.7656

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will expand the current requirement that some 
reservists receiving educational assistance under the Montgomery GI 
Bill--Selected Reserve verify their pursuit of a program of education 
monthly to include those reservists who are pursuing a standard college 
degree. At the same time, the number of reports VA receives from 
educational institutions will be reduced. This will be a cost-effective 
way to reduce overpayments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/31/98                    63 FR 15341
NPRM Comment Period End         06/01/98
Final Action                    03/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William G. Susling Jr., Education Advisor (225C), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 1800 
G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7187
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AI68
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3201. VETERANS TRAINING: INCREASE IN RATES PAYABLE UNDER 38 U.S.C. 
CHAPTER 31

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 38 USC 3108; 38 USC 3462(e); PL 101-237

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 21.260(b)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: By statute, the monthly rates of basic subsistence allowance 
payable under 38 U.S.C. chapter 31 must be adjusted each fiscal year. 
In accordance with the statutory formula, the regulations governing 
rates of basic subsistence allowance payable under 38 U.S.C. chapter 31 
for fiscal year 1999 are changed to show a 1.6 percent increase in 
these rates.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles A. Graffam, Veterans Claims Examiner (281), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 1800 
G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7410

RIN: 2900-AI74
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3202. AMENDED CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL OF FLIGHT TRAINING COURSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 10 USC 16131(g); 38 USC 101(20); 38 USC 3032; 38 USC 
3231; 38 USC 3680(g); 38 USC 3690

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CFR Citation: 38 CFR 21.4200; 38 CFR 21.4263

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposal will amend the regulations governing the 
approval of flight training courses for VA training. It will bring 
these regulations into agreement with the current 2-year operation 
requirement that VA is required by statute to apply to approval of 
enrollments. It will also permit approval of courses offered pursuant 
to 14 CFR part 142.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/23/98                    63 FR 34127
Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William G. Susling Jr., Education Advisor (225C), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 1800 
G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7187
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AI76
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3203. USE OF FACILITIES TO PROVIDE TRAINING OR WORK EXPERIENCE FOR 
VETERANS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 103-446

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 21.299

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 1994 authorized the 
Secretary to use any federally recognized Indian tribe to provide 
training or work experience as part or all of a veteran's vocational 
rehabilitation program without pay or for nominal pay. This change to 
VA regulations implements this Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Dr. Robert Lawson, Counseling Psychologist (28), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 1800 
G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7437

RIN: 2900-AJ01
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3204. ELIGIBILITY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

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 103-271

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 3.256

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 
adjudication regulations concerning eligibility verification reports 
(EVRs) for recipients of pension under programs in effect prior to 
January 1, 1979. The amendment reduces the number of circumstances 
under which VA requires such pensioners to furnish annual EVRs. The 
intended effect of this amendment is to reduce the reporting burden on 
these beneficiaries, reduce the workload at VA regional offices, and 
enable VA to use its resources more effectively.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/06/98                    63 FR 53593
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/07/98
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Thornberry, Consultant, Regulations Staff 
(211B), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 1800 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AJ09
_______________________________________________________________________




3205. DEPENDENTS EDUCATION: ELIGIBILITY AND ENTITLEMENT STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 90-631, sec 2; PL 97-377, sec 156; 38 USC 501(a); 
38 USC 3482; 38 USC 3501; 38 USC 3511; 38 USC 3512; 38 USC 3532; 38 USC 
3533; 38 USC 3541; 38 USC 3562; 38 USC 3681; 38 USC 3686; 38 USC 3687; 
38 USC 5304

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 3.503; 38 CFR 3.667; 38 CFR 3.707; 38 CFR 3.807; 
38 CFR 21.3020; 38 CFR 21.3021; 38 CFR 21.3023; 38 CFR 21.3040; 38 CFR 
21.3041; 38 CFR 21.3042; 38 CFR 21.3043; 38 CFR 21.3044; 38 CFR 
21.3045; 30 CFR 21.3046; 30 CFR 21.3047; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document will amend Department of Veterans Affairs 
education regulations to provide a new interpretation of when the 
eligibility period ends for children eligible for Survivors' and 
Dependents' Educational Assistance. It will also make changes to 
clarify many of these regulations and other changes to make the 
regulations easier to use.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William G. Susling Jr., Education Advisor (225C), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 1800 
G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7187
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AJ19
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3206. VETERANS' BENEFITS ACT OF 1997

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-114, sec 404

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 3.29; 38 CFR 3.31; 38 CFR 3.114; 38 CFR 3.216; 38 
CFR 3.814

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 
adjudication regulations concerning the monetary allowance for children 
suffering from spina bifida who are children of Vietnam veterans. This 
amendment is necessary to implement statutory changes contained in the 
Veterans' Benefits Act of 1997.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/00

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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

RIN: 2900-AJ25
_______________________________________________________________________




3207. CASH VALUE FOR NATIONAL SERVICE LIFE INSURANCE (NSLI) TERM CAPPED 
POLICIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 1906

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 8.14(a); 38 CFR 8.18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: National Service Life Insurance regulations are being amended 
to provide for the payment of cash value for all current and future 
term capped policies, either by lump sum cash payment or by the 
purchase of paid-up additions (PUA) or a combination of the two. Under 
current law, policyholders whose policies lapse prior to age 96 do not 
receive any value reserved to their policies. Providing the options of 
cash values for individuals who no longer need insurance or paid-up 
additions for policyholders who want to retain insurance coverage 
without incurring further expense enables policyholders to choose what 
is best for them.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Poole, Chief, Program Administration and 
Oversight Staff (Insurance Service), Department of Veterans Affairs, 
Veterans Benefits Administration, P.O. Box 8079, Philadelphia, PA 19101
Phone: 215 842-2000

RIN: 2900-AJ35
_______________________________________________________________________




3208. EXCLUSIONS FROM INCOME

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 10602(c)

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 3.261; 38 CFR 3.262; 38 CFR 3.272

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To exclude from countable income for VA purposes amounts 
received under the Victims of Crime Act of 1984.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Janice Jacobs, Consultant, Regulations Staff (211B), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 1800 
G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AJ52
_______________________________________________________________________




3209. CHILD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 101(4); 38 USC 104

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 3.57

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To exclude homeschool programs from the Definition of 
``School Child.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald England, Chief Regulations Staff (211), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 1800 
G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7217

RIN: 2900-AJ54
_______________________________________________________________________




3210. DIC BENEFITS FOR SURVIVORS OF CERTAIN VETERANS RATED TOTALLY 
DISABLED AT TIME OF DEATH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 1311; 38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 3.22; 38 CFR 3.54

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This is an interpretative rule to clarify the Department of 
Veterans Affairs' conclusion that 38 U.S.C. 1318 authorizes payment of 
DIC only in cases where a veteran had, during his or her lifetime, 
established a right to receive total service-connected disability 
compensation for the period required by the statute.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Thornberry, Consultant, Regulations Staff 
(211B), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 1800 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AJ65
_______________________________________________________________________




3211. MODIFIED ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE MONTGOMERY GI BILL--ACTIVE 
DUTY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 3011; 38 USC 3012; 38 USC 3016

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 21.7042; 38 CFR 21.7044; 38 CFR 21.7045

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will implement a provision of the Veterans Programs 
Enhancement Act of 1998 that changes the eligibility criteria for the 
Montgomery GI Bill--Active Duty.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William G. Susling Jr., Education Advisor (225C), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 1800 
G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7187
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AJ69


_______________________________________________________________________



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3212. SERVICEMEMBERS' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE AND VETERANS' GROUP LIFE 
INSURANCE ACCELERATED BENEFITS OPTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-368, sec 302

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 9.13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 302 of the Veterans Program Enhancement Act of 1998 
(Pub. L. 105-368) authorizes the payment of accelerated benefits in the 
Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) and Veterans' Group Life 
Insurance (VGLI) programs, effective February 9, 1999. This rule amends 
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations by providing an 
accelerated benefit option that will permit terminally ill members 
access to life insurance benefits before they die.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gregory C. Hosmer, Senior Attorney/Insurance 
Specialist, Insurance Program Administration & Oversight, Department of 
Veterans Affairs, P.O. Box 8079, Philadelphia, PA 19101
Phone: 215 842-2000

RIN: 2900-AJ80
_______________________________________________________________________




3213.  RATE INCREASE FOR THE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TEST 
PROGRAM; 1999-2000 ACADEMIC YEAR

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 2143

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 21.5820; 38 CFR 21.5822

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The law provides that rates of subsistence allowance and 
educational assistance payable under the Educational Assistance Test 
Program shall be adjusted annually by the Secretary of Defense based 
upon the average actual cost of attendance at public institutions of 
higher education in the 12-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 1999-2000 
academic year should be increased by 4 percent over the rates payable 
for the 1998-99 academic year. The regulations dealing with these rates 
will be amended accordingly.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William G. Susling Jr., Education Advisor (225C), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 1800 
G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7187
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AJ87
_______________________________________________________________________




3214.  INCREASE IN RATES PAYABLE UNDER THE MONTGOMERY GI BILL--
SELECTED RESERVE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 16136

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 21.7636

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: By statute, the monthly rates of basic educational assistance 
payable to reservists under the Montgomery GI Bill--Selected Reserve 
must be adjusted each fiscal year. In accordance with the statutory 
formula, the regulations governing rates of basic educational 
assistance payable under the Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve for 
fiscal year 2000 will be changed to show a 1.6 percent increase in 
these rates.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      03/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William G. Susling Jr., Education Advisor (225C), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 1800 
G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7187
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AJ88
_______________________________________________________________________




3215.  INCREASE IN RATES PAYABLE UNDER THE MONTGOMERY GI BILL--
ACTIVE DUTY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 3015

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 under the Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty must be 
adjusted each fiscal year. In accordance with the statutory formula, 
the regulations governing rates of basic educational assistance payable 
under the Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty for fiscal year 2000 will be 
changed to show a 1.6 percent increase in these rates.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William G. Susling Jr., Education Advisor (225C), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 1800 
G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7187
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AJ89
_______________________________________________________________________




3216.  MISCELLANEOUS MONTGOMERY GI BILL ELIGIBILITY AND 
ENTITLEMENT ISSUES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 3012

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 21.7042; 38 CFR 21.7044; 38 CFR 21.7073

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document will revise several regulations dealing with 
eligibility for the Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty and entitlement 
under that benefit program. The regulations will be brought into 
agreement with the governing statutory language.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William G. Susling Jr., Education Advisor (225C), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, 1800 
G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7187
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AJ90



_______________________________________________________________________



OFFICE OF ACQUISITION AND MATERIEL MANAGEMENT


                    ________________________________



3217. VA ACQUISITION REGULATIONS PART 801, LEGAL/TECHNICAL REVIEW 
REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Info./Admin./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; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 801.602-70; 48 CFR 801.602-71; 48 CFR 801.602-72; 
48 CFR 801.602-73; 48 CFR 801.602-74; 48 CFR 801.602-75; 48 CFR 
815.805-4; 48 CFR 816.102(a); 48 CFR 817.102-1; 48 CFR 817.402; 48 CFR 
819.801; 48 CFR 842.000; 48 CFR 842.102; 48 CFR 842.202; 48 CFR 
842.1203; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending the 
Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations (VAAR) to remove requirements 
from the Code of Federal Regulations that have been determined to be VA 
internal procedures that do not affect the public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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: Donald E. Kaliher, Senior Procurement Analyst (95A), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Acquisition & Materiel 
Management, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-8819
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AI96
_______________________________________________________________________




3218. SEALED BIDDING AND COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS

Priority: Info./Admin./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; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 806

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs is amending its 
Acquisition Regulations. Section 806.401 is amended to remove material 
which conflicts with the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/11/98                    63 FR 11865
NPRM Comment Period End         05/11/98
Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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: Donald E. Kaliher, Senior Procurement Analyst (95A), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Acquisition & Materiel 
Management, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-8819
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AI99
_______________________________________________________________________




3219. VA ACQUISITION REGULATIONS: SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES

Priority: Info./Admin./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; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 813; 48 CFR 852; 48 CFR 853

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 
Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) concerning simplified acquisition 
procedures. It amends the VAAR to conform to the Federal Acquisition 
Regulation, to update references and section titles, to reorganize 
material, and to remove obsolete material. This rule adds a VAAR 
provision for use by contracting officers when complying with the 
requirements of FAR 52.102(c)(1) and (c)(2). The rule also requires the 
use of a FAR provision or a FAR clause when incorporating VAAR 
provisions or clauses by reference and provides the Internet addresses 
where FAR or VAAR provisions and clauses may be accessed 
electronically.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/04/99                    64 FR 29981
NPRM Comment Period End         08/03/99
Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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: Donald E. Kaliher, Senior Procurement Analyst (95A), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Acquisition & Materiel 
Management, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-8819
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AJ16
_______________________________________________________________________




3220. VA ACQUISITION REGULATIONS; PART 802, DEFINITION OF ``HEAD OF 
CONTRACTING ACTIVITY''

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 802

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 
Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) concerning the definition of ``Head of 
the Contracting Activity'' (HCA). This

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amendment is necessary to ensure that the VAAR provides a single, 
consistent definition of HCA in order to unambiguously designate such 
individuals within the agency, by specifying that such individuals be 
appointed in writing by the Procurement Executive, and by amending the 
definition at 802.100(a), which specifies HCAs by position title.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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: Rita Williams, Senior Procurement Analyst (95A), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Acquisition & Materiel 
Management, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-8774
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AJ26
_______________________________________________________________________




3221. VA ACQUISITION REGULATIONS: PART 801, VA CONTRACTING OFFICER 
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Priority: Info./Admin./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; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 801

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 
Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) concerning the VA Contracting Officer 
Certification Program (COCP). This amendment is necessary to delete 
information appropriate to an internal directive from the codified 
regulations. The amendment directs the reader's attention to a specific 
agency directive for information on the COCP.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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: Rita Williams, Senior Procurement Analyst (95A), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Acquisition & Materiel 
Management, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-8774
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AJ33



_______________________________________________________________________



BOARD OF VETERANS APPEALS


                    ________________________________



3222. BOARD OF VETERANS APPEALS--RULES OF PRACTICE--ATTORNEY FEE MATTERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 5902; 38 USC 5904; 38 USC 5905

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 20.3; 38 CFR 20.609; 38 CFR 20.610

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Board of Veterans Appeals is amending its rules of 
practice to end the practice of paying attorney fees from past-due 
benefits, establish safeguards in case of ``disinterested third-party'' 
payees who are individuals, and simplify certain notice procedures. 
These changes are necessary to permit VA to focus on activities more 
directly benefiting veterans and their families, i.e., deciding claims 
and coordinating benefit payments to veterans and their families, and 
to clarify the situations in which third parties may pay a claimants' 
legal fees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/09/97                    62 FR 64790
NPRM Comment Period End         02/09/98
Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven L. Keller, Senior Deputy Vice Chairman (01C), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Board of Veterans Appeals, 810 Vermont 
Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 205 565-5978

RIN: 2900-AI98
_______________________________________________________________________




3223. APPEALS REGULATIONS, RULES OF PRACTICE: TITLE CHANGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 20.608; 38 CFR 20.609; 38 CFR 20.610; 38 CFR 
20.711

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Board of Veterans' Appeals adjudicates appeals from 
denials of claims for veterans' benefits filed with the Department of 
Veterans Affairs (VA). This document amends the Board's Rules of 
Practice to correct the title of the Board's Chief Counsel.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven L. Keller, Senior Deputy Vice Chairman (01C), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Board of Veterans Appeals, 810 Vermont 
Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 205 565-5978

RIN: 2900-AJ57
_______________________________________________________________________




3224. DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY--APPEALS REGULATIONS AND RULES OF 
PRACTICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 501(a); 38 USC 512; 38 USC 7101(a); 38 USC 
7102; 38 USC 7104

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 19.2; 38 CFR 19.14; 38 CFR 20.102; 38 CFR 
20.606(d)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Board of Veterans' Appeals is amending its Appeals 
Regulation and Rules of Practice to update the delegations of authority 
to Members of the Board and to include the definition of ``Chief 
Members'' to whom some authority is delegated.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 64985]]

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven L. Keller, Senior Deputy Vice Chairman (01C), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Board of Veterans Appeals, 810 Vermont 
Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 205 565-5978

RIN: 2900-AJ66
_______________________________________________________________________




3225. CASE DOCKETING--APPEALS REGULATIONS AND RULES OF PRACTICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 501(a); 38 USC 7107; PL 103-446, sec 302

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 19.75; 38 CFR 20.704; 38 CFR 20.900

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Board of Veterans' Appeals is amending its Appeals 
Regulations and Rules of Practice to comply with Public Law 105-368, 
section 1003, ``Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998.'' These 
changes will reflect the way in which the Board processes cases before 
it. These procedures will affect several types of cases--those which 
are advanced on the hearing docket, the order in which they are 
considered, and a new provision added to permit postponement of 
consideration of a case in order to afford an appellant a hearing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven L. Keller, Senior Deputy Vice Chairman (01C), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Board of Veterans Appeals, 810 Vermont 
Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 205 565-5978

RIN: 2900-AJ72
_______________________________________________________________________




3226. NOTIFICATION OF REPRESENTATIVES IN CONNECTION WITH MOTIONS FOR 
REVISION OF DECISIONS ON GROUNDS OF CLEAR AND UNMISTAKABLE ERROR

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 501(a); 38 USC 7104(d); 38 USC 7111

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 20.1405

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Board of Veterans' Appeals is amending its Rules of 
Practice at 38 CFR part 20 to add procedures for notifying 
representatives when parties file motions to challenge final Board 
decisions on the grounds of ``clear and unmistakable error'' (CUE). The 
change is required to help assure that veterans have the benefit of 
representation in connection with CUE motions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/12/99                     64 FR 7090
Interim Final Rule Effective    02/12/99
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/15/99
Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven L. Keller, Senior Deputy Vice Chairman (01C), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Board of Veterans Appeals, 810 Vermont 
Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 205 565-5978

RIN: 2900-AJ75
_______________________________________________________________________




3227.  BOARD OF VETERAN'S APPEAL; RULES OF PRACTICE--MOTION FOR 
REVIEW OF DECISIONS ON GROUNDS OF CLEAR AND UNMISTAKEABLE ERROR: CONTENT 
OF RECORD; ADVANCEMENT ON THE DOCKET

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 501(a); 38 USC 7104(d); 38 USC 7111

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 20.1403; 38 CFR 20.1405(a); 38 CFR 20.1405(b)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Board of Veterans' Appeals is amending its Rules of 
Practice at 38 CFR part 20 to add procedures which would (1) eliminate 
a provision relating to ``constructive notice'' as to the record to be 
reviewed in connection with challenges to Board decisions on the 
grounds of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) and (2) add a provision 
to provide for advancing CUE motions on the docket.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven L. Keller, Senior Deputy Vice Chairman (01C), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Board of Veterans Appeals, 810 Vermont 
Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 205 565-5978

RIN: 2900-AJ85



_______________________________________________________________________



OFFICE OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY


                    ________________________________



3228. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY--DECISIONMAKING REGARDING DISCRIMINATION

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 5 USC 553

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document delegates to certain Department of Veterans 
Affairs officials authority to make final agency decisions regarding 
the procedural acceptability of equal employment opportunity 
discrimination complaints. It also delegates authority to those 
officials to make final agency decisions which determine whether a 
breach of an equal employment opportunity complaint settlement 
agreement has occurred.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ventris C. Gibson, Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Resolution Management (08), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-9437
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AJ63

[[Page 64986]]




_______________________________________________________________________



OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL


                    ________________________________



3229. RELEASE OF INFORMATION FROM DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS RECORDS

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: 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 38 USC 5701

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 1.500 to 1.584

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 
regulations governing the confidentiality and release of VA records 
subject to the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a, the Freedom of Information 
Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552, and the veterans' records confidentiality 
statute (section 5701), 38 U.S.C. 5701. The amendments will implement 
court decisions and executive branch guidance issued since the 
regulations were originally published. The amendment is part of the 
Administration's effort to simplify, clarify, and modernize Federal 
regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/10/98                    63 FR 48455
NPRM Comment Period End         11/09/98
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lorraine M. Johnson, Deputy Assistant General Counsel 
(024A), Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of General Counsel, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-6381

RIN: 2900-AH98
_______________________________________________________________________




3230. RECOGNITION OF ORGANIZATIONS AND ACCREDITATION OF REPRESENTATIVES

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(a); 38 USC 5901 to 5905

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 14.626 to 14.635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs proposes to revise and 
clarify existing procedures and requirements regarding certification or 
recognition of service organizations and their representatives and 
other individuals, agents, and attorneys representing claimants for 
benefits administered by VA. The revisions are designed to improve VA's 
ability to assure high quality representation of claimants.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/04/98                    63 FR 59495
NPRM Comment Period End         01/04/99
Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Richard J. Hipolit, Deputy Assistant General Counsel 
(022), Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of General Counsel, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-6329

RIN: 2900-AI93
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)                   Long-Term Actions


  



_______________________________________________________________________



VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION


                    ________________________________



3231. PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 16

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Timothy Gerrity
Phone: 202 273-8284

RIN: 2900-AJ08



_______________________________________________________________________



VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION


                    ________________________________



3232. 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 End         10/05/90
NPRM Comment Period Extended    10/05/90                    55 FR 35325
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard Fyne
Phone: 202 273-7380

RIN: 2900-AE20
_______________________________________________________________________




3233. 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                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 64987]]

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard Fyne
Phone: 202 273-7380

RIN: 2900-AE60
_______________________________________________________________________




3234. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--THE ORTHOPEDIC SYSTEM

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 4.71(a)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/28/90                    55 FR 53315
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/26/91
NPRM                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Caroll McBrine
Phone: 202 272-7210

RIN: 2900-AE91
_______________________________________________________________________




3235. MEDICAL EVIDENCE THAT A DISABILITY HAS IMPROVED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 3.344

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald England
Phone: 202 273-7217

RIN: 2900-AH82
_______________________________________________________________________




3236. CHILD CUSTODY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 3.24(b); 38 CFR 3.24(c); 38 CFR 3.57(d)

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald England
Phone: 202 273-7217

RIN: 2900-AI10
_______________________________________________________________________




3237. CLAIMS BASED ON AGGRAVATION OF NONSERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 3.310

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/04/97                    62 FR 30547
NPRM Comment Period End         08/04/97
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Judy Veres
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AI42
_______________________________________________________________________




3238. REVISION OF DECISION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 3.7; 38 CFR 3.103(a); 38 CFR 3.105(b); 38 CFR 
3.321; 38 CFR 3.400; 38 CFR 3.401; 38 CFR 3.800

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald England
Phone: 202 273-7217

RIN: 2900-AI64
_______________________________________________________________________




3239.  LOAN GUARANTY: ADVERTISING AND SOLICITATION DISCLOSURE 
REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 36.4227; 38 CFR 36.4365

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is proposing to 
change its regulations by prohibiting advertisements or solicitations 
from lenders that falsely state or imply that they were issued by or at 
the direction of VA or any other entity of the United States. This 
change would also provide that each written advertisement or 
solicitation from a private lender concerning VA-guaranteed loans 
include a statement indicating that the lender is a private lender and 
that the lender does not have an exclusive right to make loans 
guaranteed by VA. These provisions appear to be necessary to ensure 
that lenders do not provide misleading information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Finneran, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Valuation (262), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 1800 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7368

RIN: 2900-AJ86
_______________________________________________________________________




3240.  LOAN GUARANTY: REVISION TO VA WORK RULES FOR CREDIT 
SCORED LOANS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 39 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 36.4346; 38 CFR 3702(c)(1)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is proposing to 
change its regulations on the servicing requirements for loan holders 
to reflect the use of credit scoring models in allocating resources for 
loan servicing. Credit scoring has proven to be an effective means for 
holders to determine the risk of loans becoming seriously delinquent. 
Testing of revised work rules on credit scored loans has shown that 
lower risk loans usually reinstate, even when fewer resources are 
allocated to servicing those loans. This change will relax VA's 
servicing requirements for lower risk loans, so that loan holders can 
allocate their resources to higher risk loans which need more 
attention. The change should enable holders and VA to achieve fewer 
losses with the same resources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 64988]]

Agency Contact: Richard Fyne, Assistant Director for Loan Management 
(261), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7380

RIN: 2900-AJ91
_______________________________________________________________________




3241.  LOAN GUARANTY: CREDIT STANDARDS REVISION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 36.4337

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reviews its credit 
standards regulations from time to time and revises them when necessary 
to reflect changes in the mortgage lending industry and in economic 
conditions. One change VA may consider is a requirement that first-time 
homebuyers obtain prepurchase counseling before obtaining VA-guaranteed 
loans. This is because first-time homebuyers may not have enough 
experience at handling debt which may increase the likelihood of 
default. Other changes to the credit standards will be considered as 
appropriate.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Finneran, Assistant Director for Policy and 
Valuation (262), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 1800 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7368

RIN: 2900-AJ92



_______________________________________________________________________



BOARD OF VETERANS APPEALS


                    ________________________________



3242. 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                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven L. Keller
Phone: 205 565-5978

RIN: 2900-AE78
_______________________________________________________________________




3243. RULES OF PRACTICE; HEARINGS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 20.702; 38 CFR 20.703; 38 CFR 20.704; 38 CFR 
20.707; 38 CFR 20.711; 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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven L. Keller
Phone: 205 565-5978

RIN: 2900-AG07
_______________________________________________________________________




3244. RULES OF PRACTICE: MEDICAL OPINIONS; APPEAL PROCESSING AND 
SUBMISSION OF ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 19.36; 38 CFR 20.800; 38 CFR 20.801; 38 CFR 
20.802; 38 CFR 20.901; 38 CFR 20.1304

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven L. Keller
Phone: 205 565-5978

RIN: 2900-AG90



_______________________________________________________________________



OFFICE OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY


                    ________________________________



3245. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND 
ACTIVITIES RECEIVING OR BENEFITING FROM FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 23

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ellis Jones Hodges
Phone: 202 273-7632

RIN: 2900-AJ11



_______________________________________________________________________



OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ACQUISITION AND FACILITIES


                    ________________________________



3246. OPERATION OF CHILD CARE CENTERS AT VA FACILITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 17

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Renee Bruce
Phone: 410 605-7388

RIN: 2900-AD48

[[Page 64989]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)                   Completed Actions


  



_______________________________________________________________________




3247. RECONSIDERATION OF DENIED CLAIMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 17.133

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/17/99                    64 FR 44659
Final Action Effective          08/17/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Troy Baxley
Phone: 202 273-8301

RIN: 2900-AJ03
_______________________________________________________________________




3248. MEDICATION PRESCRIBING AUTHORITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/04/99                    64 FR 23812
Withdrawn                       05/21/99                    64 FR 27733

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ronald J. Gebhart
Phone: 202 273-8558

RIN: 2900-AJ07
_______________________________________________________________________




3249. ENROLLMENT AND PROVISIONS OF HOSPITAL CARE AND MEDICAL SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 1710

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/06/99                    64 FR 54207
Final Action Effective          11/05/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roscoe G. Butler
Phone: 202 273-8302

RIN: 2900-AJ18
_______________________________________________________________________




3250. MEDICAL CARE COLLECTION OR RECOVERY

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 17.101; 38 CFR 17.102

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/27/99                    64 FR 22676
Final Action Effective          09/01/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Cleaver
Phone: 202 273-8210

RIN: 2900-AJ30
_______________________________________________________________________




3251. ENROLLMENT--PROVISION OF HOSPITAL AND OUTPATIENT CARE TO 
VETERANS--PRIORITY CATEGORY 7

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 17.36

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn for Further 
Consideration                   10/19/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roscoe G. Butler
Phone: 202 273-8302

RIN: 2900-AJ71
_______________________________________________________________________




3252. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--DISEASES OF THE EAR AND OTHER 
SENSE ORGANS

Priority: Other Significant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/11/99                    64 FR 25202

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Caroll McBrine
Phone: 202 272-7210

RIN: 2900-AF22
_______________________________________________________________________




3253. FIBROMYALGIA

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 4.71(a)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/17/99                    64 FR 32410
Final Action Effective          06/17/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Caroll McBrine
Phone: 202 272-7210

RIN: 2900-AH05
_______________________________________________________________________




3254. SERVICE CONNECTION FOR DENTAL CONDITIONS FOR TREATMENT PURPOSES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 3.381

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/08/99                    64 FR 30392
Final Action Effective          06/08/99                    64 FR 30393

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Janice Jacobs
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AH41
_______________________________________________________________________




3255. VETERANS EDUCATION: EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE AWARD OF EDUCATIONAL 
ASSISTANCE

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 21.7131

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/04/99                    64 FR 23769
Final Action Effective          06/03/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William G. Susling
Phone: 202 273-7187
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AH76
_______________________________________________________________________




3256. VETERANS EDUCATION: ADVANCED PAYMENTS AND LUMP SUM PAYMENTS FOR 
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 21.4138; 38 CFR 21.7140

[[Page 64990]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/30/99                    64 FR 52650
Final Action Effective          09/30/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William G. Susling
Phone: 202 273-7187
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AI31
_______________________________________________________________________




3257. LOAN GUARANTY: REQUIREMENTS FOR INTEREST RATE REDUCTION 
REFINANCING LOANS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 36.4306a

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      04/23/99                    64 FR 19906
Final Rule Effective            05/24/99
Final Action                    05/26/99                    64 FR 28363

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Finneran
Phone: 202 273-7368

RIN: 2900-AI92
_______________________________________________________________________




3258. DIRECT SERVICE CONNECTION (POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 3.304(f)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/18/99                    64 FR 32807

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald England
Phone: 202 273-7217

RIN: 2900-AI97
_______________________________________________________________________




3259. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTEREST RATE REDUCTION REFINANCING 
LOANS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 36.4306a

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       10/20/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Finneran
Phone: 202 273-7368

RIN: 2900-AJ02
_______________________________________________________________________




3260. VETERANS AND DEPENDENTS EDUCATION: INCREASE IN EDUCATIONAL 
ASSISTANCE RATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 21.7136; 38 CFR 21.7137

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/14/99                    64 FR 31693

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William G. Susling
Phone: 202 273-7187
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AJ37
_______________________________________________________________________




3261. RESERVIST EDUCATION: INCREASE IN EDUCATIONAL RATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 21.7636

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/14/99                    64 FR 26297
Final Action Effective          05/14/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William G. Susling
Phone: 202 273-7187
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AJ38
_______________________________________________________________________




3262. VETERANS EDUCATION: EFFECTIVE DATE FOR DISCONTINUING EDUCATIONAL 
ASSISTANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 21.7135

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/19/99                    64 FR 38576
Final Action Effective          07/19/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William G. Susling
Phone: 202 273-7187
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AJ39
_______________________________________________________________________




3263. VETERANS EDUCATION: INCREASED ALLOWANCES FOR THE EDUCATIONAL 
ASSISTANCE TEST PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 21.7636; 38 CFR 21.5822

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/17/99                    64 FR 44660
Final Action Effective          08/17/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William G. Susling
Phone: 202 273-7187
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AJ40
_______________________________________________________________________




3264. SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES: DISABILITIES OF THE LIVER

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 4.114

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - merged into 2900-
AF24                            09/01/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Caroll McBrine
Phone: 202 272-7210

RIN: 2900-AJ46
_______________________________________________________________________




3265. PENSION BENEFITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 3.551

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/18/99                    64 FR 32807

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald England
Phone: 202 273-7217

RIN: 2900-AJ50


_______________________________________________________________________



[[Page 64991]]

3266. REINSTATEMENT OF BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY BASED UPON TERMINATED 
MARITAL RELATIONSHIPS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 3.55

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/07/99                    64 FR 30244

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Bisset
Phone: 202 273-7210

RIN: 2900-AJ53
_______________________________________________________________________




3267. RETURNED AND CANCELED CHECKS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 3.1003

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/06/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald England
Phone: 202 273-7217

RIN: 2900-AJ61
_______________________________________________________________________




3268. SURVIVING SPOUSES BENEFIT FOR MONTH OF VETERAN'S DEATH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 3.20

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/08/99                    64 FR 30391
Final Action Effective          06/08/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald England
Phone: 202 273-7217

RIN: 2900-AJ64
_______________________________________________________________________




3269. VETERANS EDUCATION: MONTGOMERY GI BILL--ACTIVE DUTY--
ADMINISTRATIVE ERROR

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 21.7135

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/27/99                    64 FR 51901
Final Action Effective          09/27/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William G. Susling
Phone: 202 273-7187
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AJ70
_______________________________________________________________________




3270.  DEFINITIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 501(a)

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 3.1; 38 CFR 3.50; 38 CFR 3.57; 38 CFR 3.59

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to amend the regulations in part 3 of 
title 38, United States Code, to conform to the Presidential Memorandum 
of June 1, 1998, Plain Language in Government Writing, by revising the 
definitions of commonly used terms.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       10/26/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert M. White, Team Leader, Plain Language 
Regulations Project, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration, 1800 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202 273-7228
Fax: 202 275-4800

RIN: 2900-AJ94
_______________________________________________________________________




3271. PURCHASE CARD/ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 812; 48 CFR 832; 48 CFR 852

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn from OMB.             05/17/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald E. Kaliher
Phone: 202 273-8819
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AI41
_______________________________________________________________________




3272. VAAR PART 803--IMPROPER BUSINESS PRACTICES AND PERSONAL CONFLICT 
OF INTEREST, AND PART 852--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS IN CONTRACT CLAUSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 803; 48 CFR 852

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/08/99                    64 FR 30442
Final Action Effective          06/08/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rita Williams
Phone: 202 273-8774
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AJ06
_______________________________________________________________________




3273. VA ACQUISITION REGULATION: TAXES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 829

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/19/99                    64 FR 38592
Final Action Effective          08/19/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Donald E. Kaliher
Phone: 202 273-8819
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AJ32
_______________________________________________________________________




3274. VA ACQUISITION REGULATIONS: BONDS AND INSURANCE

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 828; 48 CFR 852

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/27/99                    64 FR 40518
Final Action Effective          07/27/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald E. Kaliher

[[Page 64992]]

Phone: 202 273-8819
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2900-AJ47
_______________________________________________________________________




3275. NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION TITLE CHANGES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 1; 38 CFR 2; 38 CFR 3; 38 CFR 39

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    06/07/99                    64 FR 30244
Final Action Effective          06/07/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sonja McCombs
Phone: 202 273-5183
TDD Phone: 202 273-6697

RIN: 2900-AJ79
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3276. DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY; FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 2; 38 CFR 2.6; 38 CFR 14; 38 CFR 14.601; 38 CFR 
14.604

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    08/30/99                    64 FR 47111
Final Action Effective          08/30/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: E. Douglas Bradshaw
Phone: 202 273-6481

RIN: 2900-AJ31
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3277. ENTITIES AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE AND DISTRIBUTE DEPARTMENT OF 
DEFENSE SURPLUS FOOD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 38 CFR 17.1000(New)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/12/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter Dougherty
Phone: 202 273-5774

RIN: 2900-AI82
[FR Doc. 99-23636 Filed 11-19-99; 8:45 am
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