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changes to the Mental Disorders listings.
We received comments from 2,243
public commenters. We are drafting a
final rule for the listings in this body
system that responds to the significant
suggestions and concerns raised by the
commenters. Many of the claims for
disability that we receive involve
mental disorders, and a large number of
people would be affected by any
changes we make to the Mental
Disorders listings. We are carefully
considering the changes necessary to
update these listings before we publish
a final rule. Therefore, we are extending
the current expiration date for the
Mental Disorders body system listings.
Regulatory Procedures
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Justification for Final Rule
We follow the Administrative
Procedure Act (APA) rulemaking
procedures specified in 5 U.S.C. 553 in
promulgating regulations. Section
702(a)(5) of the Social Security Act, 42
U.S.C. 902(a)(5). Generally, the APA
requires that an agency provide prior
notice and opportunity for public
comment before issuing a final
regulation. The APA provides
exceptions to the notice-and-comment
requirements when an agency finds
there is good cause for dispensing with
such procedures because they are
impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary
to the public interest.
We determined that good cause exists
for dispensing with the notice and
public comment procedures. 5 U.S.C.
553(b)(B). This final rule only extends
the date on which the mental disorders
body system listings will no longer be
effective. It makes no substantive
changes to our rules. Our current
regulations 4 provide that we may
extend, revise, or promulgate the body
system listings again. Therefore, we
have determined that opportunity for
prior comment is unnecessary, and we
are issuing this regulation as a final rule.
In addition, for the reasons cited
above, we find good cause for
dispensing with the 30-day delay in the
effective date of this final rule. 5 U.S.C.
553(d)(3). We are not making any
substantive changes to the listings in
this body system. Without an extension
of the expiration date for these listings,
we will not have the criteria we need to
assess medical impairments in the
mental disorder body system at step
three of the sequential evaluation
processes. We therefore find it is in the
public interest to make this final rule
effective on the publication date.
4 See
the first sentence of appendix 1 to subpart
P of part 404 of 20 CFR.
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Executive Order 12866, as
Supplemented by Executive Order
13563
We consulted with the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) and
determined that this final rule does not
meet the requirements for a significant
regulatory action under Executive Order
12866, as supplemented by Executive
Order 13563. Therefore, OMB did not
review it. We also determined that this
final rule meets the plain language
requirement of Executive Order 12866.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
We certify that this final rule does not
have a significant economic impact on
a substantial number of small entities
because it affects only individuals.
Therefore, a regulatory flexibility
analysis is not required under the
Regulatory Flexibility Act, as amended.
Paperwork Reduction Act
This rule does not create any new or
affect any existing collections, and
therefore does not require OMB
approval under the Paperwork
Reduction Act.
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Program Nos. 96.001, Social SecurityDisability Insurance; 96.002, Social SecurityRetirement Insurance; 96.004, Social
Security-Survivors Insurance; 96.006,
Supplemental Security Income)
List of Subjects in 20 CFR Part 404
Administrative practice and
procedure, Blind, Disability benefits,
Old-Age, Survivors and Disability
Insurance, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Social Security.
Dated: November 22, 2013.
Carolyn W. Colvin,
Acting Commissioner of Social Security.
For the reasons set out in the
preamble, we are amending appendix 1
to subpart P of part 404 of chapter III of
title 20 of the Code of Federal
Regulations as set forth below.
introductory text before Part A to read
as follows:
Appendix 1 to Subpart P of Part 404—
Listing of Impairments
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13. Mental Disorders (12.00 and 112.00):
January 2, 2015.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
32 CFR Part 158
[Docket ID: DOD–2009–OS–0029]
RIN 0790–AI48
Operational Contract Support
Department of Defense (DoD).
Final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
This rule establishes policy,
assigns responsibilities, and provides
procedures for operational contract
support (OCS), including OCS program
management, contract support
integration, and integration of defense
contractor personnel into contingency
operations outside the United States.
This rule was published as an interim
final rule on December 29, 2011, to
procedurally close gaps and ensure the
correct planning, oversight and
management of DoD contractors
supporting contingency operations, by
updating the existing outdated policy.
The then existing policies were causing
significant confusion, as they did not
reflect current practices and legislative
mandates. The inconsistencies between
local Geographic Command guidance
and the DoD-wide policies and the
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations
Supplement were confusing for those in
the field—in particular, with regard to
policy on accountability and visibility
requirements.
SUMMARY:
PART 404—FEDERAL OLD-AGE,
SURVIVORS AND DISABILITY
INSURANCE (1950–)
DATES:
Subpart P—[Amended]
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
1. The authority citation for subpart P
of part 404 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: Secs. 202, 205(a)–(b) and (d)–
(h), 216(i), 221(a), (i), and (j), 222(c), 223,
225, and 702(a)(5) of the Social Security Act
(42 U.S.C. 402, 405(a)–(b) and (d)–(h), 416(i),
421(a), (i), and (j), 422(c), 423, 425, and
902(a)(5)); sec. 211(b), Pub. L. 104–193, 110
Stat. 2105, 2189; sec. 202, Pub. L. 108–203,
118 Stat. 509 (42 U.S.C. 902 note).
2. Amend appendix 1 to subpart P of
part 404 by revising item 13 of the
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This rule is effective January 2,
2014.
Shanna Poole, Director, Operational
Contract Support Policy, Office of the
Deputy Assistance Secretary of Defense
(Program Support), (703) 692–3032.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Executive Summary
I. Purpose and Authority of the
Regulatory Action
a. Purpose: This rule incorporates the
latest changes and lessons learned into
policy and procedures for OCS,
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including OCS program management,
contract support integration, and the
integration of DoD contractor personnel
into contingency operations outside the
United States. It was required to
procedurally close gaps and ensure the
correct planning, oversight and
management of DoD contractors
supporting contingency operations, by
updating outdated policy.
b. Authority: Public Law 110–181;
Public Law 110–417.
II. Summary of the Major Provisions of
the Regulatory Action
The revised policies include:
(1) Incorporation of lessons learned
from current operations;
(2) requirements for the development
of contractor oversight plans;
(3) requirements for adequate military
personnel necessary to execute contract
oversight; and,
(4) standards of medical care for
deployed contractors.
III. Cost and Benefits
This rule establishes policies and
procedures for the oversight and
management of contractors supporting
contingency operations outside the
United States; therefore, there is no cost
to the public. Updated and refined
policy regarding contractors supporting
contingency operations will result in
improved management, oversight and
efficiency.
Public Comments
On December 29, 2011 (76 FR 81807),
the Department published an interim
final rule and public comments were
solicited. At the end of the comment
period, we received comments from two
respondents. Neither comment
questioned the content of the rule. One
commented in part that ‘‘I am happy
that your rules would treat contractors
with the same respect as other military
personnel who are serving in our
country’s military’’ and the other stated
‘‘I agree that this is a necessary rule
especially facing our country’s current
war status.’’ Based on these comments,
no changes were necessary to the rule
itself.
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Regulatory Procedures
Executive Order 12866, ‘‘Regulatory
Planning and Review’’ and Executive
Order 13563, ‘‘Improving Regulation
and Regulatory Review’’
It has been certified that 32 CFR part
158 does not:
(1) Have an annual effect on the
economy of $100 million or more or
adversely affect in a material way the
economy; a section of the economy;
productivity; competition; jobs; the
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environment; public health or safety; or
State, local, or tribal governments or
communities;
(2) Create a serious inconsistency or
otherwise interfere with an action taken
or planned by another Agency;
(3) Materially alter the budgetary
impact of entitlements, grants, user fees,
or loan programs, or the rights and
obligations of recipients thereof; or
(4) Raise novel legal or policy issues
arising out of legal mandates, the
President’s priorities, or the principles
set forth in these Executive Orders.
Dated: November 18, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
Section 202, Pub. L. 104–4, ‘‘Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act’’
Specially Adapted Housing Eligibility
for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Beneficiaries
It has been certified that 32 CFR part
158 does not contain a Federal mandate
that may result in expenditure by State,
local and tribal governments, in
aggregate, or by the private sector, of
$100 million or more in any one year.
Public Law 96–354, ‘‘Regulatory
Flexibility Act’’ (5 U.S.C. 601)
It has been certified that 32 CFR part
158 is not subject to the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601) because it
would not, if promulgated, have a
significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
Public Law 96–511, ‘‘Paperwork
Reduction Act’’ (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35)
It has been certified that 32 CFR part
158 does impose reporting or
recordkeeping requirements under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
These reporting requirements have been
approved by OMB under OMB Control
Number 0704–0460, Synchronized
Predeployment and Operational Tracker
(SPOT) System.
Executive Order 13132, ‘‘Federalism’’
It has been certified that 32 CFR part
158 does not have federalism
implications, as set forth in Executive
Order 13132. This rule does not have
substantial direct effects on:
(1) The States;
(2) The relationship between the
National Government and the States; or
(3) The distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of Government.
List of Subjects in 32 CFR Part 158
Armed forces, Government contracts,
Health and safety, Military personnel,
National defense, Passports and visas,
Recordkeeping, Security measures.
For reasons discussed in the
preamble, the Department of Defense
adopts the interim final rule which was
published December 29, 2011 (76 FR
81807), as final without change.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
38 CFR Part 3
RIN 2900–AO84
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Interim final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA) is amending its
adjudication regulation regarding
specially adapted housing (SAH). The
amendment authorizes automatic
issuance of a certificate of eligibility for
SAH to all veterans and active
servicemembers with service-connected
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
rated totally disabling under the VA
Schedule for Rating Disabilities. The
intent and effect of this amendment are
to establish eligibility for SAH for all
persons who have service-connected
ALS. VA previously amended its
Schedule for Rating Disabilities to
assign a 100-percent disability
evaluation for any veteran who has
service-connected ALS based on the
recognition that ALS is a rapidly
progressive, totally debilitating, and
irreversible motor neuron disease that
results in muscle weakness leading to a
wide range of serious disabilities,
including problems with mobility.
Because individuals with ALS quickly
reach a level of total disability, the
change was designed to eliminate the
need to repeatedly reevaluate veterans
suffering from ALS over a short period
of time as symptoms worsen.
Based on that same rationale, this
amendment addresses the
corresponding eligibility for SAH
benefits for veterans and
servicemembers with service-connected
ALS. The overall SAH grant approval
and oversight process is complex and
lengthy, with many parts beyond VA’s
control. This rulemaking streamlines
one aspect of the process within VA’s
control, by establishing SAH eligibility
for all veterans or servicemembers with
service-connected, totally disabling
ALS. By shortening the first stage of the
SAH process, this regulatory change
will assist veterans and servicemembers
suffering from ALS in adapting their
SUMMARY:
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[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
32 CFR Part 158
[Docket ID: DOD-2009-OS-0029]
RIN 0790-AI48
Operational Contract Support
AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This rule establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and
provides procedures for operational contract support (OCS), including
OCS program management, contract support integration, and integration
of defense contractor personnel into contingency operations outside the
United States. This rule was published as an interim final rule on
December 29, 2011, to procedurally close gaps and ensure the correct
planning, oversight and management of DoD contractors supporting
contingency operations, by updating the existing outdated policy. The
then existing policies were causing significant confusion, as they did
not reflect current practices and legislative mandates. The
inconsistencies between local Geographic Command guidance and the DoD-
wide policies and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations
Supplement were confusing for those in the field--in particular, with
regard to policy on accountability and visibility requirements.
DATES: This rule is effective January 2, 2014.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shanna Poole, Director, Operational
Contract Support Policy, Office of the Deputy Assistance Secretary of
Defense (Program Support), (703) 692-3032.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Executive Summary
I. Purpose and Authority of the Regulatory Action
a. Purpose: This rule incorporates the latest changes and lessons
learned into policy and procedures for OCS,
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including OCS program management, contract support integration, and the
integration of DoD contractor personnel into contingency operations
outside the United States. It was required to procedurally close gaps
and ensure the correct planning, oversight and management of DoD
contractors supporting contingency operations, by updating outdated
policy.
b. Authority: Public Law 110-181; Public Law 110-417.
II. Summary of the Major Provisions of the Regulatory Action
The revised policies include:
(1) Incorporation of lessons learned from current operations;
(2) requirements for the development of contractor oversight plans;
(3) requirements for adequate military personnel necessary to
execute contract oversight; and,
(4) standards of medical care for deployed contractors.
III. Cost and Benefits
This rule establishes policies and procedures for the oversight and
management of contractors supporting contingency operations outside the
United States; therefore, there is no cost to the public. Updated and
refined policy regarding contractors supporting contingency operations
will result in improved management, oversight and efficiency.
Public Comments
On December 29, 2011 (76 FR 81807), the Department published an
interim final rule and public comments were solicited. At the end of
the comment period, we received comments from two respondents. Neither
comment questioned the content of the rule. One commented in part that
``I am happy that your rules would treat contractors with the same
respect as other military personnel who are serving in our country's
military'' and the other stated ``I agree that this is a necessary rule
especially facing our country's current war status.'' Based on these
comments, no changes were necessary to the rule itself.
Regulatory Procedures
Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review'' and Executive
Order 13563, ``Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review''
It has been certified that 32 CFR part 158 does not:
(1) Have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or
adversely affect in a material way the economy; a section of the
economy; productivity; competition; jobs; the environment; public
health or safety; or State, local, or tribal governments or
communities;
(2) Create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an
action taken or planned by another Agency;
(3) Materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants,
user fees, or loan programs, or the rights and obligations of
recipients thereof; or
(4) Raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal
mandates, the President's priorities, or the principles set forth in
these Executive Orders.
Section 202, Pub. L. 104-4, ``Unfunded Mandates Reform Act''
It has been certified that 32 CFR part 158 does not contain a
Federal mandate that may result in expenditure by State, local and
tribal governments, in aggregate, or by the private sector, of $100
million or more in any one year.
Public Law 96-354, ``Regulatory Flexibility Act'' (5 U.S.C. 601)
It has been certified that 32 CFR part 158 is not subject to the
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601) because it would not, if
promulgated, have a significant economic impact on a substantial number
of small entities.
Public Law 96-511, ``Paperwork Reduction Act'' (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35)
It has been certified that 32 CFR part 158 does impose reporting or
recordkeeping requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
These reporting requirements have been approved by OMB under OMB
Control Number 0704-0460, Synchronized Predeployment and Operational
Tracker (SPOT) System.
Executive Order 13132, ``Federalism''
It has been certified that 32 CFR part 158 does not have federalism
implications, as set forth in Executive Order 13132. This rule does not
have substantial direct effects on:
(1) The States;
(2) The relationship between the National Government and the
States; or
(3) The distribution of power and responsibilities among the
various levels of Government.
List of Subjects in 32 CFR Part 158
Armed forces, Government contracts, Health and safety, Military
personnel, National defense, Passports and visas, Recordkeeping,
Security measures.
For reasons discussed in the preamble, the Department of Defense
adopts the interim final rule which was published December 29, 2011 (76
FR 81807), as final without change.
Dated: November 18, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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