82 FR 54292 - Texas Regulatory Program
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 221 (November 17, 2017)
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 221 (November 17, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 221 (Friday, November 17, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 54292-54295] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-24620] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement 30 CFR Part 943 [SATS No. TX-067-FOR; Docket ID: OSM-2016-0001; S1D1S SS08011000 SX064A000 189S180110; S2D2S SS08011000 SX064A000 18XS501520] Texas Regulatory Program AGENCY: Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Interior. [[Page 54293]] ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are approving an amendment to the Texas regulatory program (Texas program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Texas proposed revisions to its regulations regarding annual permit fees. Texas revised its program at its own initiative to raise revenues sufficient to cover its anticipated share of costs to administer the coal regulatory program and to encourage mining companies to more quickly reclaim lands and request bond release, thereby fulfilling SMCRA's purpose of assuring the reclamation of mined land as quickly as possible. DATES: The effective date is December 18, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William L. Joseph, Director, Tulsa Field Office. Telephone: (918) 581-6430. Email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background on the Texas Program II. Submission of the Amendment III. OSMRE's Findings IV. Summary and Disposition of Comments V. OSMRE's Decision VI. Procedural Determinations I. Background on the Texas Program Section 503(a) of the Act permits a State to assume primacy for the regulation of surface coal mining and reclamation operations on non- Federal and non-Indian lands within its borders by demonstrating that its State program includes, among other things, State laws and regulations that govern surface coal mining and reclamation operations in accordance with the Act and consistent with the Federal regulations. See 30 U.S.C. 1253(a)(1) and (7). On the basis of these criteria, the Secretary of the Interior conditionally approved the Texas program, effective February 16, 1980. You can find background information on the Texas program, including the Secretary's findings, the disposition of comments, and the conditions of approval, in the February 27, 1980, Federal Register (45 FR 12998, 13008). You can find later actions on the Texas program at 30 CFR 943.10, 943.15, and 943.16. II. Submission of the Amendment By letter dated November 17, 2015 (Administrative Record No. TX- 705), and on its own initiative, Texas sent us an amendment to its program under SMCRA (30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.). We announced receipt of the proposed amendment in the April 08, 2016, Federal Register (81 FR 20591). In the same document, we opened the public comment period and provided an opportunity for a public hearing or meeting on the adequacy of the amendment. We did not hold a public hearing or meeting because no one requested one. The public comment period ended on May 09, 2016. We did not receive any public comments. III. OSMRE's Findings The following are the findings we made concerning the amendment under SMCRA and the Federal regulations at 30 CFR 732.15 and 732.17. We are approving the amendment as described below. 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Section 12.108 Permit Fees Texas proposed to revise its regulations at 16 TAC Sections 12.108(b)(1)-(3), adjusting the annual coal mining permit fees for calendar years 2015 and 2016. Fees for mining activities during calendar years 2015 and 2016 were to be paid by coal mine operations by March 15th of the year following the calendar year for which the fees are applicable. By this amendment, Texas has: (1) Repealed paragraph (b)(1) regarding a fee for each acre of land within the permit area on which coal or lignite was actually removed during the calendar year; (2) Renumbered existing paragraphs (b)(2) and (3) to read as (b)(1) and (2) respectively; (3) Increased the fee in the new paragraph (b)(1) from $12.00 to $13.05 for each acre of land within a permit area covered by a reclamation bond on December 31st of the year; and (4) Increased the fee in the new paragraph (b)(2) from $6,540.00 to $6,600.00 for each permit in effect on December 31st of the year. The Federal regulations at 30 CFR 777.17 provide that applications for surface coal mining permits must be accompanied by a fee determined by the regulatory authority. The Federal regulations also provide that the fees may be less than, but not more than, the actual or anticipated cost of reviewing, administering, and enforcing the permit. Texas' amendment describes how its coal mining regulatory program is funded. Texas operates on a biennial budget which appropriates general revenue funds for permitting and inspecting coal mining facilities within the state. This appropriation is contingent on the Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) assessing fees sufficient to generate revenue to recover the general revenue appropriation. When calculating anticipated costs to the Commission for regulating coal mining activity, Texas anticipates OSMRE providing some grant funding for regulatory program costs based on Section 705(a) of SMCRA. Texas estimated that annual fees at the revised amounts in this amendment would result in revenue that, when coupled with permit application fees, was not expected to provide for more than 50 percent of the anticipated regulatory program costs during each year of the biennium. OSMRE agrees that this is a reasonable expectation in light of recent reductions in overall funding to states that have resulted in them receiving less than fifty percent of their anticipated regulatory program costs. Texas adjusts its fees biennially to recover the amounts expended from state appropriations in accordance with a formula and schedule agreed to in 2005 by the coal mining industry and the Commission. This amendment represents the sixth adjustment to surface mining fees based upon that agreement. We find that Texas' fee changes are consistent with the discretionary authority provided by the Federal regulation at 30 CFR 777.17. Therefore, OSMRE approves Texas' permit fee changes, recognizing that Texas has a process to adjust its fees to cover the cost of its regulatory program not covered by the Federal grant. IV. Summary and Disposition of Comments Public Comments We asked for public comments on the amendment but did not receive any. Federal Agency Comments On February 11, 2016, pursuant to 30 CFR 732.17(h)(11)(i) and Section 503(b) of SMCRA, we requested comments on the amendment from various Federal agencies with an actual or potential interest in the Texas program (Administrative Record No. TX-705.01). We did not receive any comments. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Concurrence and Comment Under 30 CFR 732.17(h)(11)(ii), we are required to get written concurrence from EPA for those provisions of the program amendment that relate to air or water quality standards issued under the authority of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) or the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.). None of the revisions that Texas proposed to make in this amendment pertain to air or water quality standards. Therefore, we did not ask EPA to concur on the amendment. However, on February 11, [[Page 54294]] 2016, under 30 CFR 732.17(h)(11)(i), we requested comments from the EPA on the amendment (Administrative Record No. TX-705.1). The EPA did not respond to our request. State Historical Preservation Officer (SHPO) and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Under 30 CFR 732.17(h)(4), we are required to request comments from the SHPO and ACHP on amendments that may have an effect on historic properties. On February 11, 2016, we requested comments on Texas' amendment (Administrative Record No. TX-705.01), but neither the SHPO nor ACHP responded to our request. V. OSMRE's Decision Based on the above findings, we approve the amendment Texas submitted to the OSMRE on November 17, 2015 (Administrative Record No. TX-705). To implement this decision, we are amending the Federal regulations at 30 CFR part 943 that codify decisions concerning the Texas program. In accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, this rule will take effect 30 days after the date of publication. Section 503(a) of SMCRA requires that the State's program demonstrate that they have the capability of carrying out the provisions of the Act and meeting its purposes. SMCRA requires consistency of State and Federal standards. VI. Procedural Determinations Executive Order 12630--Takings This rulemaking does not have takings implications. This determination is based on the analysis performed for the counterpart Federal regulation. Executive Order 12866--Regulatory Planning and Review This rulemaking is exempted from review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under Executive Order 12866. Executive Order 12988--Civil Justice Reform The Department of the Interior has conducted the reviews required by section 3 of Executive Order 12988 and has determined that this rulemaking meets the applicable standards of subsections (a) and (b) of that section. However, these standards are not applicable to the actual language of State regulatory programs and program amendments because each program is drafted and promulgated by a specific State, not by OSMRE. Under sections 503 and 505 of SMCRA (30 U.S.C. 1253 and 1255) and the Federal regulations at 30 CFR 730.11, 732.15, and 732.17(h)(10), decisions on proposed State regulatory programs and program amendments submitted by the States must be based solely on a determination of whether the submittal is consistent with SMCRA and its implementing Federal regulations and whether the other requirements of 30 CFR parts 730, 731, and 732 have been met. Executive Order 13132--Federalism This rulemaking does not have Federalism implications. SMCRA delineates the roles of the Federal and State governments with regard to the regulation of surface coal mining and reclamation operations. One of the purposes of SMCRA is to ``establish a nationwide program to protect society and the environment from the adverse effects of surface coal mining operations.'' Section 503(a)(1) of SMCRA requires that State laws regulating surface coal mining and reclamation operations be ``in accordance with'' the requirements of SMCRA, and section 503(a)(7) requires that State programs contain rules and regulations ``consistent with'' regulations issued by the Secretary pursuant to SMCRA. Executive Order 13175--Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments In accordance with Executive Order 13175, we have evaluated the potential effects of this rulemaking on Federally-recognized Indian tribes and have determined that the rulemaking does not have substantial direct effects on one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. The basis for this determination is that our decision is on a State regulatory program and does not involve Federal regulations involving Indian lands. Executive Order 13211--Regulations That Significantly Affect the Supply, Distribution, or Use of Energy Executive Order 13211 of May 18, 2001, requires agencies to prepare a Statement of Energy Effects for a rulemaking that is (1) considered significant under Executive Order 12866, and (2) likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of energy. Because this rulemaking is exempt from review under Executive Order 12866 and is not expected to have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of energy, a Statement of Energy Effects is not required. National Environmental Policy Act This rulemaking does not require an environmental impact statement because section 702(d) of SMCRA (30 U.S.C. 1292(d)) provides that agency decisions on proposed State regulatory program provisions do not constitute major Federal actions within the meaning of section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C)). Paperwork Reduction Act This rulemaking does not contain information collection requirements that require approval by OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3507 et seq.). Regulatory Flexibility Act The Department of the Interior certifies that this rulemaking will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.). The State submittal, which is the subject of this rulemaking, is based upon counterpart Federal regulations for which an economic analysis was prepared and certification made that such regulations would not have a significant economic effect upon a substantial number of small entities. In making the determination as to whether this rulemaking would have a significant economic impact, the Department relied upon the data and assumptions for the counterpart Federal regulations. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act This rulemaking is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804(2), the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act. This rulemaking: (a) Does not have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million; (b) Will not cause a major increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, Federal, State, or local government agencies, or geographic regions; and (c) Does not have significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises. This determination is based upon the fact that the State submittal, which is the subject of this rulemaking, is based upon counterpart Federal regulations for which an analysis was prepared and a determination made that the Federal regulation was not considered a major rule. [[Page 54295]] Unfunded Mandates This rulemaking will not impose an unfunded mandate on State, local, or tribal governments or the private sector of $100 million or more in any given year. This determination is based upon the fact that the State submittal, which is the subject of this rulemaking, is based upon counterpart Federal regulations for which an analysis was prepared and a determination made that the Federal regulation did not impose an unfunded mandate. List of Subjects in 30 CFR Part 943 Intergovernmental relations, Surface mining, Underground Mining. Dated: October 31, 2017. Alfred L. Clayborne, Regional Director, Mid-Continent Region. For the reasons set out in the preamble, 30 CFR part 943 is amended as set forth below: PART 943--TEXAS 0 1. The authority citation for Part 943 continues to read as follows: Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq. 0 2. In Sec. 943.15, the table is amended by adding a new entry in chronological order to read as follows: Sec. 943.15 Approval of Texas regulatory program amendments. * * * * * ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Original amendment submission date Date of final publication Citation/description ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * * * * * * * November 17, 2015...................... November 17, 2017......... 16 TAC 12.108(b)(1)-(3). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [FR Doc. 2017-24620 Filed 11-16-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-05-P
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conditions with respect to the IND FDA received numerous comments on § 1271.10(a)(1) and (2), and thus
application or premarket approval the Minimal Manipulation Draft addresses many of the questions that
(BLA) requirements, for certain HCT/Ps. Guidance, Homologous Use Draft had been posed to the TRG.
In the Federal Register of December Guidance, and the Adipose Draft This guidance is being issued
23, 2014 (79 FR 77012), FDA announced Guidance in response to the request for consistent with FDA’s good guidance
the availability of the draft guidance comments, and those comments were practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115).
entitled ‘‘Minimal Manipulation of considered in developing the final The guidance represents the current
Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and guidance in this notification. thinking of FDA on ‘‘Regulatory
Tissue-Based Products; Draft Guidance The guidance document announced Considerations for Human Cells,
for Industry and Food and Drug in this notification finalizes the Minimal Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based
Administration Staff’’ dated December Manipulation Draft Guidance and the Products: Minimal Manipulation and
2014 (Minimal Manipulation Draft Homologous Use Draft Guidance. The Homologous Use.’’ It does not establish
Guidance), and in the Federal Register guidance document also finalizes any rights for any person and is not
of December 24, 2014 (79 FR 77414), certain material related to adipose tissue binding on FDA or the public. You can
FDA announced the availability of draft that was included in the Adipose Draft use an alternative approach if it satisfies
guidance entitled ‘‘Human Cells, Guidance. The material in this guidance the requirements of the applicable
Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based document related to adipose tissue, statutes and regulations. This guidance
Products (HCT/Ps) from Adipose Tissue: together with the material related to is not subject to Executive Order 12866.
Regulatory Considerations; Draft adipose tissue included in the guidance
finalizing the Same Surgical Procedure II. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
Guidance for Industry’’ dated December
2014 (Adipose Draft Guidance). Exception Draft Guidance, the The guidance refers to previously
Additionally, in the Federal Register of availability of which is announced approved collections of information
October 30, 2015 (80 FR 66850), FDA elsewhere in this issue of the Federal found in FDA regulations. These
announced the availability of the draft Register, supersedes the Adipose Draft collections of information are subject to
guidance entitled ‘‘Homologous Use of Guidance. Accordingly, FDA does not review by the Office of Management and
Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and intend to finalize the Adipose Tissue Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork
Tissue-Based Products; Draft Guidance Guidance, which is now withdrawn. Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–
for Industry and FDA Staff’’ dated Finally, this guidance supersedes the 3520). The collections of information in
October 2015 (Homologous Use Draft guidance entitled ‘‘Minimal part 1271 have been approved under
Guidance). Manipulation of Structural Tissue OMB control number 0910–0543.
(Jurisdictional Update) Guidance for
Also in the Federal Register of III. Electronic Access
Industry and FDA Staff’’ dated
October 30, 2015, FDA reopened the
September 2006. Persons with access to the internet
comment period on the Minimal FDA is also announcing via this
Manipulation Draft Guidance (80 FR may obtain the guidance at either
Federal Register notification that, with https://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBlood
66844), Adipose Draft Guidance (80 FR the publication of this guidance
66849), and a third HCT/P-related Vaccines/GuidanceCompliance
document, it will cease posting the RegulatoryInformation/Guidances/
guidance addressing the same surgical Tissue Reference Group (TRG) annual
procedure exception in § 1271.15(b) (80 default.htm; or https://www.fda.gov/
reports on FDA’s Web site. The TRG MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulation
FR 66847) (Same Surgical Procedure was created as specified in the
Exception Draft Guidance). Comments andGuidance/GuidanceDocuments/
‘‘Proposed Approach to the Regulation default.htm; or https://www.fda.gov/
on these three HCT/P-related guidances, of Cellular and Tissue-Based Products’’
as well as the Homologous Use Draft CombinationProducts/
dated February 28, 1997 (March 4, 1997; GuidanceRegulatoryInformation/
Guidance, were requested by April 29, 62 FR 9721). The purpose of the TRG is
2016. Lastly, the Federal Register of default.htm; or https://
to provide a single reference point for www.regulations.gov.
October 30, 2015 (80 FR 66845), FDA product specific questions received by
announced a 1-day part 15 (21 CFR part FDA (either through the Centers, or from Dated: November 13, 2017.
15) public hearing to obtain input on the the Office of Combination Products) Anna K. Abram,
four HCT/P-related guidances to be held concerning jurisdiction and applicable Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Planning,
on April 13, 2016. regulation of HCT/Ps. Legislation, and Analysis.
Due to considerable interest in the In 1998, the TRG began publishing its [FR Doc. 2017–24838 Filed 11–16–17; 8:45 am]
public hearing and to give stakeholders recommendations in an annual report BILLING CODE 4164–01–P
additional time to provide comments to that was posted on FDA’s Web site.
the Agency, on February 29, 2016, FDA Originally intended to assist industry in
announced that the hearing was understanding the scientific rationale DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
postponed. In the Federal Register of for the TRG recommendations, the
April 22, 2016 (81 FR 23661 and 81 FR recommendations are stated in general Office of Surface Mining Reclamation
23664, respectively), FDA announced terms in order to protect proprietary and Enforcement
the rescheduled part 15 hearing date of information. As a result, FDA has
September 12 and 13, 2016, and an received feedback from stakeholders 30 CFR Part 943
extension of the comment period from that the annual reports do not provide
April 29, 2016, until September 27, helpful information. Therefore, we are [SATS No. TX–067–FOR; Docket ID: OSM–
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2016, on the four HCT/P-related announcing that although the TRG will 2016–0001; S1D1S SS08011000 SX064A000
guidances. Also in the Federal Register continue to provide recommendations, 189S180110; S2D2S SS08011000
of April 22, 2016 (81 FR 23708), FDA the TRG annual reports will no longer SX064A000 18XS501520]
announced a public workshop on the be posted on FDA’s Web site. We note Texas Regulatory Program
‘‘Scientific Evidence in Development of that this final guidance is intended to
HCT/Ps Subject to Premarket help clarify the minimal manipulation AGENCY:Office of Surface Mining
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Unfunded Mandates the Federal regulation did not impose PART 943—TEXAS
an unfunded mandate.
This rulemaking will not impose an ■ 1. The authority citation for Part 943
unfunded mandate on State, local, or List of Subjects in 30 CFR Part 943 continues to read as follows:
tribal governments or the private sector Intergovernmental relations, Surface Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.
of $100 million or more in any given mining, Underground Mining.
year. This determination is based upon ■ 2. In § 943.15, the table is amended by
Dated: October 31, 2017.
the fact that the State submittal, which adding a new entry in chronological
Alfred L. Clayborne,
is the subject of this rulemaking, is order to read as follows:
Regional Director, Mid-Continent Region.
based upon counterpart Federal For the reasons set out in the § 943.15 Approval of Texas regulatory
regulations for which an analysis was preamble, 30 CFR part 943 is amended program amendments.
prepared and a determination made that as set forth below: * * * * *
Original amendment submission date Date of final publication Citation/description
* * * * * * *
November 17, 2015 ......................................................... November 17, 2017 ......................................................... 16 TAC 12.108(b)(1)–(3).
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BILLING CODE 4310–05–P through http://www.Regulations.gov; by ensure consistency. The preamble
mail or hand-delivery to: Director, referenced a performance plan that was
Regulations Management (00REG), purportedly implemented on December
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 16, 2003, that described how the job
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS Vermont Ave. NW., Room 1063B, duties of and qualifications for a CP and
AFFAIRS Washington, DC 20420; or by fax to VRC were the same. However, the
(202) 273–9026. (This is not a toll-free performance plan was implemented on
38 CFR Part 21 telephone number.) Comments should July 1, 2004, rather than on December
indicate that they pertain to ‘‘RIN 2900– 16, 2003, and does not provide that the
RIN 2900–AQ11 AQ11, VA Vocational Rehabilitation two positions have the same
and Employment Nomenclature Change qualifications. Nonetheless, VRCs are
VA Vocational Rehabilitation and
for Position Title—Revision.’’ Copies of fully qualified to perform the duties
Employment Nomenclature Change for
comments received will be available for specified in Chapter 31 regulations.
Position Title—Revision
public inspection in the Office of Therefore, because reversing the
AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs. Regulation Policy and Management, changes published in the Federal
ACTION: Interim final rule. Room 1063B, between the hours of 8:00 Register on May 2, 2016, would be
a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through harmful to Veterans seeking vocational
SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Friday (except holidays). Please call rehabilitation services for reasons
Affairs (VA) published a final rule in the (202) 461–4902 for an appointment. discussed below, we are not reversing
Federal Register on May 2, 2016, which (This is not a toll-free telephone those changes at this time. However, VA
amended a number of regulations in the number.) In addition, comments may be is seeking public comment on those
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to viewed online through the Federal changes, as further explained in this
authorize personnel hired by VA’s Docket Management System (FDMS) at document. The explanation that follows
Vocational Rehabilitation and http://www.Regulations.gov. corrects the inaccuracies in the
Employment (VR&E) Service under the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: C.J. preamble to the final rule and more
title ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation Riley, Senior Policy Analyst, Vocational clearly explains the basis for the rule.
Counselor’’ (VRC) to make the same Rehabilitation and Employment Service VA’s VR&E program serves an
determinations with respect to Chapter (28), Veterans Benefits Administration, important function: To assist Veterans
31 services and benefits as personnel Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 who have service-connected disabilities
who had been hired under the title Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC and barriers to employment in obtaining
‘‘Counseling Psychologist’’ (CP). The 20420, Christi.Hellard@va.gov, (202) and maintaining suitable employment
preamble to that final rule cited 461–9600. (This is not a toll-free and achieving maximum independence
supporting documents inaccurately and telephone number.) in daily living. In 1996, VA began to
failed to properly explain the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In a final allow use of Office of Personnel
qualifications for and duties of this rule published in the Federal Register Management (OPM) classification series
VR&E position responsible for making on May 2, 2016, at 81 FR 26130, VA GS–0101, Social Science, to hire
determinations with respect to Chapter amended a number of regulations in personnel under the title ‘‘VRC’’ to
31 services and benefits. This interim Part 21, CFR, to add the title ‘‘VRC’’ for provide rehabilitation services. Such
final rule corrects those inaccuracies, the position responsible for making services include, but are not limited to,
more clearly explains the basis for the certain determinations with respect to deciding eligibility and entitlement,
final rule, and invites public comment
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Chapter 31 services and benefits. In the developing rehabilitation plans, and
on the changes made to VA’s regulations preamble to the final rule, we stated that delivering case management services.
in the May 2, 2016, final rule. the revisions were non-substantive and VA’s VR&E program had previously
DATES: Effective Date: This interim final intended to reflect the fact that the CP hired personnel under the title ‘‘CP,’’
rule is effective November 17, 2017. VA and VRC position titles are synonymous OPM classification series GS–0180,
must receive comments on or before because the positions have the same job Psychology, to provide these types of
December 18, 2017. duties and qualifications. We also stated rehabilitation services. Since 1996, after
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| Contact | William L. Joseph, Director, Tulsa Field Office. Telephone: (918) 581-6430. Email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 54292 | |
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