Final Priorities, Requirements, and Definition-Disability Innovation Fund-Transition Work-Based Learning Model Demonstrations, 62631 [C3-2016-18031]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 176 / Monday, September 12, 2016 / Rules and Regulations Accordingly, the interim final rule published at 81 FR 33389–33391 on May 26, 2016 is adopted as a final rule without change. ■ Dated: September 7, 2016. Patricia L. Toppings, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2016–21878 Filed 9–9–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 34 CFR Chapter III [Docket ID ED–2016–OSERS–0022; CFDA Number: 84.421B.] Final Priorities, Requirements, and Definition—Disability Innovation Fund—Transition Work-Based Learning Model Demonstrations Correction In rule document 2016–18031 beginning on page 50324 in the issue of Monday, August 1, 2016, make the following correction: On page 50324, in the second column, under the DATES heading, in the last line ‘‘October 9, 2016’’ should read ‘‘September 6, 2016’’. [FR Doc. C3–2016–18031 Filed 9–9–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1505–01–D DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 38 CFR Part 17 RIN 2900–AP68 Telephone Enrollment in the VA Healthcare System Department of Veterans Affairs. Final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adopts as final, without change, an interim final rule amending its medical regulations. Specifically, this rule allows veterans to complete applications for health care enrollment by providing application information, agreeing to VA’s provisions regarding copayment liability and assignment of third-party insurance benefits, and attesting to the accuracy and authenticity of the information provided to a VA employee over the phone. This action makes it easier for veterans to apply to enroll and speeds VA processing of applications. DATES: Effective Date: This rule is effective on September 12, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mathew J. Eitutis, Acting Director, asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:01 Sep 09, 2016 Jkt 238001 Member Services 3401 SW 21st St. Building 9 Topeka, KS 66604; 785–925– 0605. (This is not a toll-free number.) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 16, 2016, VA published an interim final rule amending § 17.36(d)(1) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). 81 FR 13994. The amendment allows veterans to apply for enrollment in the VA healthcare system by telephone; in particular, it allows veterans to consent over the phone to pay any copayments the law requires for treatment or services and to assign insurance benefits to VA. VA invited interested persons to comment on the interim final rule on or before May 16, 2016. We received two comments. One commenter expressed concern over medications provided to veterans with overseas service in the 1970s. The other sought VA assistance with a claim for VA benefits. Both of these comments are outside the scope of this rulemaking. We are, therefore, making no changes based on those comments. Based on the rationale in the interim final rule and in this final rule, VA is adopting the interim final rule as final with no changes. Administrative Procedure Act The Secretary of Veterans Affairs determined there was good cause under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B) to publish this rule without prior opportunity for public comment. The Secretary concluded that failure to authorize verbal applications as soon as possible was contrary to the public interest because it prolonged delays in processing applications for enrollment in the VA healthcare system. We dispensed with the 30-day delay requirement for the effective date of a rule for good cause under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3). We anticipated that this regulation would be uncontroversial and believed that any further delay in allowing VA to complete applications by telephone would be contrary to the public interest. Effect of Rulemaking The Code of Federal Regulations, as revised by this final rulemaking, represents the exclusive legal authority on this subject. No contrary rules or procedures are authorized. All VA guidance must be read to conform with this interim final rulemaking if possible or, if not possible, such guidance is superseded by this rulemaking. Paperwork Reduction Act Although this final rule contains provisions constituting collections of information, at 38 CFR 17.36(d)(1), under the Paperwork Reduction Act of PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 62631 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), no new or revised collections of information are associated with this final rule. It amends an approved collection by allowing a new method for veterans to submit the requested information, but this change does not affect the burden on the public under the approved collection. The information collection requirements for 38 CFR 17.36(d)(1) are currently approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and have been assigned OMB control number 2900– 0091. Regulatory Flexibility Act The Secretary hereby certifies that this final rule does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities as they are defined in the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601–612. This final rule directly affects only individuals and does not directly affect small entities. Therefore, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 605(b), this rulemaking is exempt from the initial and final regulatory flexibility analysis requirements of 5 U.S.C. 603 and 604. Executive Order 12866 and 13563 Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, when regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public health and safety effects, and other advantages; distributive impacts; and equity). Executive Order 13563 (Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review) emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and benefits, reducing costs, harmonizing rules, and promoting flexibility. 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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 176 (Monday, September 12, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 62631]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: C3-2016-18031]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

34 CFR Chapter III

[Docket ID ED-2016-OSERS-0022; CFDA Number: 84.421B.]


Final Priorities, Requirements, and Definition--Disability 
Innovation Fund--Transition Work-Based Learning Model Demonstrations

Correction

    In rule document 2016-18031 beginning on page 50324 in the issue of 
Monday, August 1, 2016, make the following correction:
    On page 50324, in the second column, under the DATES heading, in 
the last line ``October 9, 2016'' should read ``September 6, 2016''.

[FR Doc. C3-2016-18031 Filed 9-9-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 1505-01-D
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