Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection Program Amendments, 15448-15449 [2021-05852]

Download as PDF 15448 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 54 / Tuesday, March 23, 2021 / Proposed Rules VOR/DME and associated extension from the airspace legal description. This action is necessary due to an airspace review caused by the decommissioning of the Neosho VOR, which provided navigation information for the instrument procedures this airport, as part of the VOR MON Program. Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.11E, dated July 21, 2020, and effective September 15, 2020, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designation listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is published yearly and effective on September 15. Regulatory Notices and Analyses The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current, is non-controversial and unlikely to result in adverse or negative comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Environmental Review 17:08 Mar 22, 2021 Jkt 253001 § 71.1 [Amended] 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11E, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated July 21, 2020, and effective September 15, 2020, is amended as follows: ■ Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. * * * * * ACE MO E5 Neosho, MO [Amended] Neosho Hugh Robinson Airport, MO (Lat. 36°48′39″ N, long. 94°23′30″ W) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile radius of Neosho Hugh Robinson Airport. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 17, 2021. Martin A. Skinner, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. [FR Doc. 2021–05853 Filed 3–22–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Regulations Branch, Legal Processing Division, Associate Chief Counsel (Procedure and Administration) at (202) 317–5177 (not a toll-free number) or at publichearings@irs.gov (REG–115057– 20). A notice of public hearing that appeared in the Federal Register on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 (86 FR 7987) announced that a public hearing was scheduled on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. as a teleconference public hearing, the Internal Revenue Service Building, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC. The subject of the public hearing is under section 7508A of the Internal Revenue Code. The public comment period for these regulations expired on March 15, 2021. The notice of hearing instructed those interested in testifying at the public hearing to submit an outline of the topics to be discussed. The outline of topics to be discussed was due by March 15, 2021. As of March 15, 2021, no one has requested to speak. Therefore, the public hearing scheduled for March 23, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. is cancelled. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Crystal Pemberton, Senior Federal Register Liaison, Publications and Regulations Branch, Legal Processing Division, Associate Chief Counsel, (Procedure and Administration). [FR Doc. 2021–05871 Filed 3–22–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 26 CFR Part 1 [REG–115057–20] 38 CFR Part 9 RIN 1545–BP98 RIN 2900–AQ53 Mandatory 60-Day Postponement of Certain Tax-Related Deadlines by Reason of a Federally Declared Disaster; Hearing Cancellation Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection Program Amendments This document cancels a public hearing on proposed regulations that relates to the new mandatory 60day postponement of certain timesensitive tax-related deadlines by reason of a Federally declared disaster. DATES: The teleconference public hearing, originally scheduled on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 10:00a.m. is cancelled. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Regina Johnson of the Publications and SUMMARY: Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). VerDate Sep<11>2014 Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Cancellation of notice of public hearing on proposed rulemaking. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR 71 as follows: 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR 71 continues to read as follows: ■ AGENCY: This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final regulatory action. The Proposed Amendment PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Department of Veterans Affairs. Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking. AGENCY: ACTION: On August 19, 2020, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend its regulations that govern the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection (TSGLI) program. This supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) clarifies that VA’s proposed denial of a petition for rulemaking, as set forth in that proposed rulemaking, is a proper subject for the submission of comments and provides a new opportunity for submission of such comments. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23MRP1.SGM 23MRP1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 54 / Tuesday, March 23, 2021 / Proposed Rules Comments must be received on or before May 24, 2021. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted through www.Regulations.gov or mailed to Department of Veterans Affairs Insurance Center (310/290B), 5000 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144]. Comments should indicate that they are submitted in response to AQ53-Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection Program. Comments received will be available at regulations.gov for public viewing, inspection or copies. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Weaver, Department of Veterans Affairs Insurance Center (310/290B), 5000 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144, (215) 842–2000, ext. 4263. (This is not a toll-free number.) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August 19, 2020, VA published a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend VA regulations governing the TSGLI program. 85 FR 50973. That rulemaking also proposed to deny a petition for rulemaking requesting that VA: 1. Amend the definition of ‘‘traumatic event’’ in current § 9.20(b)(1) to include ‘‘application of . . . explosive ordnance . . . causing damage to a living being.’’ 2. Amend the definition of ‘‘traumatic injury’’ in current § 9.20(c)(2)(ii) to include a ‘‘physical illness or disease . . . caused by . . . explosive ordnance.’’ 3. Amend the list of exclusions in current § 9.20(e)(4)(i) to provide that a scheduled loss resulting from a ‘‘physical illness or disease caused by explosive ordnance’’ will not be excluded from TSGLI coverage. 4. Add the following definition of ‘‘explosive ordnance’’ to current § 9.20(e)(6): ‘‘all munitions containing explosives, . . . includ[ing], but . . . not limited to, improvised explosive devices (IEDs).’’ This SNPRM does not propose any substantive changes to the previously published proposed rule. Rather, through this SNPRM, we simply seek to (1) clarify that VA proposes to deny the petition for rulemaking for the reasons set forth in the preamble to the proposed rulemaking, see 85 FR 50982– 83, and (2) provide additional opportunity for public comment on that subject specifically because the August 2020 proposed rule may not have been entirely clear that the issues raised in the petition and the proposed denial thereof were subject to public comment. VA hereby invites comments on the petition and the proposed denial thereof. Before making a final decision on the petition and the issuance of a final rulemaking, VA will consider all DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:08 Mar 22, 2021 Jkt 253001 comments received during the comment period ending on October 19, 2020, in response to the August 2020 proposed rule and all comments received in response to this SNPRM by the closing date. If you submitted a comment regarding the petition in response to the August 2020 proposed rule, you do not need to submit the same comment again. This SNPRM does not reopen the other proposals that were contained in the August 2020 proposed rulemaking or request further comments on those proposals. Paperwork Reduction Act This proposed rule contains no provisions constituting a collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501–3521). Executive Orders 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. The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs has determined that this rule is not a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866. VA’s impact analysis can be found as a supporting document at https:// www.regulations.gov, usually within 48 hours after the rulemaking document is published. Additionally, a copy of the rulemaking and its impact analysis are available on VA’s website at https:// www.va.gov/orpm by following the link for ‘‘VA Regulations Published From FY 2004 Through Fiscal Year to Date.’’ Regulatory Flexibility Act The Secretary hereby certifies that this proposed rule would 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. Therefore, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 605(b), the initial and final regulatory flexibility analysis requirements of 5 U.S.C. 603 and 604 do not apply. Unfunded Mandates The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 requires, at 2 U.S.C. 1532, that agencies prepare an assessment of PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 15449 anticipated costs and benefits before issuing any rule that may result in the expenditure by State, local, and tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector, of $100 million or more (adjusted annually for inflation) in any one year. This proposed rule would have no such effect on State, local, and tribal governments, or on the private sector. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number and title for the program affected by this document is 64.103, Life Insurance for Veterans. List of Subjects in Part 9 Life insurance, Servicemembers, Veterans. Signing Authority Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, approved this document on March 8, 2021, and authorized the undersigned to sign and submit the document to the Office of the Federal Register for publication electronically as an official document of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Jeffrey M. Martin, Assistant Director, Office of Regulation Policy & Management, Office of the Secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2021–05852 Filed 3–22–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION 39 CFR Part 3050 [Docket No. RM2021–3; Order No. 5847] Periodic Reporting Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice of proposed rulemaking. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commission is acknowledging a recent filing requesting the Commission initiate a rulemaking proceeding to consider changes to analytical principles relating to periodic reports (Proposal One). This document informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. DATES: Comments are due: May 3, 2021. ADDRESSES: Submit comments electronically via the Commission’s Filing Online system at https:// www.prc.gov. Those who cannot submit comments electronically should contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section by telephone for advice on filing alternatives. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23MRP1.SGM 23MRP1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 54 (Tuesday, March 23, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 15448-15449]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-05852]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

38 CFR Part 9

RIN 2900-AQ53


Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection 
Program Amendments

AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: On August 19, 2020, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 
published a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend its regulations that 
govern the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury 
Protection (TSGLI) program. This supplemental notice of proposed 
rulemaking (SNPRM) clarifies that VA's proposed denial of a petition 
for rulemaking, as set forth in that proposed rulemaking, is a proper 
subject for the submission of comments and provides a new opportunity 
for submission of such comments.

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DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 24, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted through www.Regulations.gov or 
mailed to Department of Veterans Affairs Insurance Center (310/290B), 
5000 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144]. Comments should 
indicate that they are submitted in response to AQ53-Servicemembers' 
Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection Program. Comments 
received will be available at regulations.gov for public viewing, 
inspection or copies.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Weaver, Department of Veterans 
Affairs Insurance Center (310/290B), 5000 Wissahickon Avenue, 
Philadelphia, PA 19144, (215) 842-2000, ext. 4263. (This is not a toll-
free number.)

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August 19, 2020, VA published a notice of 
proposed rulemaking to amend VA regulations governing the TSGLI 
program. 85 FR 50973. That rulemaking also proposed to deny a petition 
for rulemaking requesting that VA:
    1. Amend the definition of ``traumatic event'' in current Sec.  
9.20(b)(1) to include ``application of . . . explosive ordnance . . . 
causing damage to a living being.''
    2. Amend the definition of ``traumatic injury'' in current Sec.  
9.20(c)(2)(ii) to include a ``physical illness or disease . . . caused 
by . . . explosive ordnance.''
    3. Amend the list of exclusions in current Sec.  9.20(e)(4)(i) to 
provide that a scheduled loss resulting from a ``physical illness or 
disease caused by explosive ordnance'' will not be excluded from TSGLI 
coverage.
    4. Add the following definition of ``explosive ordnance'' to 
current Sec.  9.20(e)(6): ``all munitions containing explosives, . . . 
includ[ing], but . . . not limited to, improvised explosive devices 
(IEDs).''
    This SNPRM does not propose any substantive changes to the 
previously published proposed rule. Rather, through this SNPRM, we 
simply seek to (1) clarify that VA proposes to deny the petition for 
rulemaking for the reasons set forth in the preamble to the proposed 
rulemaking, see 85 FR 50982-83, and (2) provide additional opportunity 
for public comment on that subject specifically because the August 2020 
proposed rule may not have been entirely clear that the issues raised 
in the petition and the proposed denial thereof were subject to public 
comment.
    VA hereby invites comments on the petition and the proposed denial 
thereof. Before making a final decision on the petition and the 
issuance of a final rulemaking, VA will consider all comments received 
during the comment period ending on October 19, 2020, in response to 
the August 2020 proposed rule and all comments received in response to 
this SNPRM by the closing date. If you submitted a comment regarding 
the petition in response to the August 2020 proposed rule, you do not 
need to submit the same comment again. This SNPRM does not reopen the 
other proposals that were contained in the August 2020 proposed 
rulemaking or request further comments on those proposals.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    This proposed rule contains no provisions constituting a collection 
of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501-3521).

Executive Orders 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. 
The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs has determined that 
this rule is not a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 
12866.
    VA's impact analysis can be found as a supporting document at 
https://www.regulations.gov, usually within 48 hours after the 
rulemaking document is published. Additionally, a copy of the 
rulemaking and its impact analysis are available on VA's website at 
https://www.va.gov/orpm by following the link for ``VA Regulations 
Published From FY 2004 Through Fiscal Year to Date.''

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The Secretary hereby certifies that this proposed rule would 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. Therefore, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 605(b), the initial and 
final regulatory flexibility analysis requirements of 5 U.S.C. 603 and 
604 do not apply.

Unfunded Mandates

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 requires, at 2 U.S.C. 
1532, that agencies prepare an assessment of anticipated costs and 
benefits before issuing any rule that may result in the expenditure by 
State, local, and tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the 
private sector, of $100 million or more (adjusted annually for 
inflation) in any one year. This proposed rule would have no such 
effect on State, local, and tribal governments, or on the private 
sector.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

    The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number and title for the 
program affected by this document is 64.103, Life Insurance for 
Veterans.

List of Subjects in Part 9

    Life insurance, Servicemembers, Veterans.

Signing Authority

    Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, approved this 
document on March 8, 2021, and authorized the undersigned to sign and 
submit the document to the Office of the Federal Register for 
publication electronically as an official document of the Department of 
Veterans Affairs.

Jeffrey M. Martin,
Assistant Director, Office of Regulation Policy & Management, Office of 
the Secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2021-05852 Filed 3-22-21; 8:45 am]
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