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[FR Doc E6-22339] 1. Accrued Benefits
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its adjudication regulation regarding accrued benefits. The amendments are the result of changes in statute and are intended to clarify existing regulatory provisions. This document adopts as final rule, without change, the proposed rule published in the Federal Register on June 29, 2006.
Published: 2006-12-29 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc E6-22340] 2. Schedule for Rating Disabilities; Evaluation of Multiple Scars
In a document published in the Federal Register at 67 FR 65915 on October 29, 2002, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposed to amend that portion of its Schedule for Rating Disabilities that addresses the Skin in order to clarify how to evaluate multiple superficial or deep scars in a uniform and consistent manner. Based on the nature of
Published: 2006-12-29 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc E6-22341] 3. Disciplinary Appeals Board Panel
Section 203 of the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel Act of 1991 (Pub. L.10240), dated May 7, 1991, revised the disciplinary grievance and appeal procedures for employees appointed under 38 U.S.C. 7401(1). It also required the periodic designation of employees of the Department who are qualified to serve on Disciplinary Appeals
Published: 2006-12-29 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc 06-9883] 4. Advisory Committee on CARES Business Plan Studies
the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Public Law 92463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that a meeting of the Advisory Committee on CARES Business Plan Studies will be held on January 22, 2007, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the VA Medical Center Saint Albans Campus, in the Pratt Auditoriumm 17900 Linden Boulevard, St.
Published: 2006-12-28 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc E6-22000] 5. Reasonable Charges for Medical Care or Services; 2007 Calendar Year Update
Section 17.101 of Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations sets forth the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical regulations concerning ``reasonable charges'' for medical care or services provided or furnished by VA to a veteran:
For a nonserviceconnected disability for which the veteran is eligible for care (or the payment of expenses
Published: 2006-12-22 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc E6-21573] 6.
In this action, EPA proposes a Federal Plan to implement Clean Air Act (CAA) section 111 mercury (Hg) standards of performance for new and existing coalfired electric utility steam generating units (Utility Unit or EGU) located in States or Indian Country covered by the Clean Air Mercury Rule (CAMR) which do not have EPA approved and currently
Published: 2006-12-22 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc E6-21661] 7. Conversion of Insured Credit Unions to Mutual Savings Banks
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is issuing final revisions to its rules regarding the conversion of insured credit unions to mutual savings banks or mutual savings associations. The final rule improves the information available to members and the board of directors as they consider a possible conversion. The final rule includes
Published: 2006-12-22 NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc 06-9792] 8. Medicaid Program; Prescription Drugs
This proposed rule would implement the provisions of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA) pertaining to prescription drugs under the Medicaid program. The DRA requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish a final regulation no later than July 1, 2007. In addition, we would add to existing regulations certain established
Published: 2006-12-22 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc E6-21735] 9. Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Quarterly Listing of Program Issuances--July
This notice lists CMS manual instructions, substantive and interpretive regulations, and other Federal Register notices that were published from July 2006 through September 2006, relating to the Medicare and Medicaid programs. This notice provides information on national coverage determinations (NCDs) affecting specific medical and health care
Published: 2006-12-22 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc E6-21771] 10.
The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed
Published: 2006-12-21 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc E6-21773] 11.
The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed
Published: 2006-12-21 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc E6-21775] 12.
The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed
Published: 2006-12-21 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc E6-21776] 13. Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 35013521), this notice announces that the Office of Policy, Planning and Preparedness (OPP&P), Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted the collection of information for the Veterans' Disability Benefits Commission as abstracted below to the Office of Management and
Published: 2006-12-21 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc E6-21777] 14.
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection
Published: 2006-12-21 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc 06-9759] 15. New Entrant Safety Assurance Process
FMCSA proposes changes to the New Entrant Safety Assurance Process that would raise the standard of compliance for passing the new entrant safety audit. The agency has identified 11 regulations that it believes are essential elements of basic safety management controls necessary to operate in interstate commerce and proposes that failure to comply
Published: 2006-12-21 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc E6-21380] 16.Subchapter B of Chapter III
FMCSA proposes regulations for entities offering intermodal chassis to motor carriers for transportation of intermodal containers in interstate commerce. As mandated by section 4118 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEALU), this rulemaking would require intermodal equipment providers
Published: 2006-12-21 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc E6-21518] 17. Hazardous Materials: Enhancing Rail Transportation Safety and Security for
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), in consultation with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), is proposing to revise the current requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulations applicable to the safe and secure transportation of hazardous materials
Published: 2006-12-21 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc E6-21512] 18. Rail Transportation Security
This proposal would enhance the security of our Nation's rail transportation system. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) proposes security requirements for freight railroad carriers; intercity, commuter, and shorthaul passenger train service providers; rail transit systems; and rail operations at certain, fixedsite facilities that
Published: 2006-12-21 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc E6-21842] 19.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.282A.
Published: 2006-12-21 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc E6-21524] 20.
Summary: The Director of the Institute of Education Sciences (Institute) announces a competition for grants to support statewide longitudinal data systems. The Director takes this action under the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 (Act), Title II of Public Law 107279. The intent of these grants is to support the design, development, and
Published: 2006-12-18 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc E6-21531] 21. Extension of the Presumptive Period for Compensation for Gulf War Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing this
interim final rule to amend its adjudication regulations regarding compensation for
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disabilities resulting from undiagnosed illnesses suffered by veterans
who served in the Persian Gulf War. This amendment is necessary to
extend the presumptive period for qualifying chronic
Published: 2006-12-18 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc E6-21525] 22. Transfer of Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty Entitlement to Dependents
This rule amends Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations to implement VA's authority under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 and the Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 to provide educational assistance to dependents eligible for transferred Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB)
Published: 2006-12-18 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc E6-21285] 23.
On December 16, 2005, the EPA promulgated emission guidelines (EG) for existing ``other'' solid waste incineration (OSWI) units. Sections 111 and 129 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) require States with existing OSWI units subject to the EG to submit plans to the EPA that implement and enforce the emission guidelines. Indian Tribes may submit, but are
Published: 2006-12-18 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc 06-9663] 24.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public Law 92463, Federal Advisory Committee Act, that a meeting of the Health Services Research and Development Service Merit Review Board will be held march 68, 2007, at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel, 450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA. Various subcommittees of the Board will meet
Published: 2006-12-14 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc 06-9554] 25.Docket No. NHTSA-2004-25441
This final rule amends the agency's regulation on anthropomorphic test devices to add specifications and qualification requirements for a new midsize adult male crash test dummy, called the ``ES2re'' test dummy. The ES2re dummy has enhanced injury assessment capabilities compared to devices existing today, which allows for a fuller assessment of
Published: 2006-12-14 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Veterans Affairs Department
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