Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Program: Name Change, 27340-27344 [2021-08555]

Download as PDF 27340 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 96 / Thursday, May 20, 2021 / Proposed Rules record will consist of all of the written comments, oral testimony, and documentary evidence received during the proceeding. The ALJ, however, will not make or recommend any decisions as to the content of the final standard. Following certification of the record, OSHA will review all the evidence received into the record and will issue the final rule based on the record as a whole. Authority and Signature This document was prepared under the direction of James S. Frederick, Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20210. It is issued under the authority of sections 4, 6, and 8 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 653, 655, 657); 5 U.S.C. 553; section 304, Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (Pub. L. 101–549, reprinted at 29 U.S.C.A. 655 Note); section 41, Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 941); section 107, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3704); section 1031, Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 4853); section 126, Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, as amended (reprinted at 29 U.S.C.A. 655 Note); Secretary of Labor’s Order No. 8–2020 (85 FR 58383–94); and 29 CFR part 1911. Signed at Washington, DC, on May 12, 2021. James S. Frederick, Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2021–10523 Filed 5–19–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 38 CFR Parts 3, 17, 18 and 21 RIN 2900–AR04 Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Program: Name Change Department of Veterans Affairs. Proposed rule. AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend the regulations pertaining to the name of the Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program. VA provides benefits and services under the program name of ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment’’. VA is proposing to SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:57 May 19, 2021 Jkt 253001 amend the name to ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment’’ (VR&E). VA further proposes that the references to the position of ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Officer’’ be amended to ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment Officer’’ and the position of ‘‘Director of Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment’’ be amended to ‘‘Executive Director of Veteran Readiness and Employment’’. DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 19, 2021. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted through www.Regulations.gov or mailed to Department of Veterans Affairs, Veteran Readiness and Employment (28), 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420. Comments should indicate that they are submitted in response to RIN 2900–AR04— Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Program: Name Change. Comments received will be available at regulations.gov for public viewing, inspection or copies. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Allison Bernheimer, Policy Analyst, Veteran Readiness and Employment Services (28), 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420, allison.bernheimer@va.gov, (202) 461– 9600. (This is not a toll-free telephone number.) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 3100, the purpose of the Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program is to provide for all services and assistance necessary to enable Veterans with service-connected disabilities to achieve maximum independence in daily living and, to the maximum extent possible, to become employable and to obtain and maintain suitable employment. VA proposes to change the program name from ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment’’ to ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment’’. We begin by proposing to amend 38 CFR 3.341(c) and 3.342(c)(1) by replacing references to ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment’’ with ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’ and to amend 38 CFR 17.37(e) by replacing a reference to ‘‘vocational rehabilitation’’ with ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. We also propose to amend 38 CFR part 18, Appendix A to Subpart A, Appendix A to Subpart D, and Appendix A to Subpart E by replacing all references to ‘‘vocational rehabilitation’’ with ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment’’. We also propose to amend the title of 38 CFR part 21 from ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Education’’ to PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment and Education’’ and the title of part 21, subpart A from ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 31’’ to ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment Under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 31’’. The term ‘‘vocational’’ may be misinterpreted as referring to a participant who is undergoing training in a skill or trade. For a Service member or Veteran needing assistance to become independent in daily living or to increase the individual’s potential to return to work by obtaining services to lessen or accommodate the effects of a disability(ies), the term ‘‘vocational’’ may be misconstrued in regard to the types of services available. Furthermore, VR&E provides training towards employment goals through a wide variety of programs beyond vocational schools for individuals seeking benefits and services to become employable. Training is provided to the level generally recognized as necessary for entry into employment in a suitable occupational objective. VR&E’s focus includes successful employment outcomes, while still providing services aimed at readjustment and preparation through retraining. The term ‘‘vocational’’ may have deterred individuals from applying for benefits and services. VR&E’s purpose is to enhance a Service member or Veteran’s job-readiness and job-seeking skills to increase the Service member or Veteran’s ability to obtain and maintain employment. The Service member or Veteran is the most important part of the mission; therefore, VR&E Service proposes replacing ‘‘vocational’’ with ‘‘Veteran’’ in the program name for a more Service member and Veteran friendly approach to providing benefits and services. VR&E Service recently consulted various stakeholders regarding replacing the term ‘‘rehabilitation’’ in the program name. This consultation yielded insights, using a human-centered design approach, from vocational rehabilitation counselors, Service members, Veterans, Veterans Service Organizations, and VR&E claimants. Individuals from each service branch and gender from across the Nation were included to ensure a comprehensive and inclusive data pool. Essentially, we determined that the term ‘‘rehabilitation’’ has a negative connotation, including the perception of it being related to drug and alcohol addiction treatment, which may inhibit some individuals from taking advantage of VR&E benefits and services. Therefore, VR&E Service proposes to replace ‘‘rehabilitation’’ with ‘‘readiness’’. The new name is more in E:\FR\FM\20MYP1.SGM 20MYP1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 96 / Thursday, May 20, 2021 / Proposed Rules line with what Service members and Veterans already understand from their military service. The VR&E acronym will remain unchanged. For purposes of maintaining consistency with the program’s name change in 38 CFR chapter 1, part 21, we propose to amend all references to Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Officer to read as Veteran Readiness and Employment Officer. The VR&E Officer manages a VR&E division within a Regional Office and is responsible for providing administrative and technical direction and professional leadership to a staff of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (VRC), Employment Coordinators (EC), and administrative support staff members. (We plan to retain the current title for VRCs because it is based on the credentialing that these individuals receive.) VR&E Officers provide internal policy direction and administrative expertise in all phases of the rehabilitation activities. The VR&E Officer works closely with VRCs, ECs, Service members, and Veterans to resolve complex issues regarding services and benefits. The VR&E Officer has specific authorities to review and approve program costs throughout the life of a rehabilitation plan. The change in title would align it more with the overall mission of the program. To make the language in 38 CFR chapter 1, part 21 consistent with the changes above, we also propose to amend the reference to the Director, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service to read as the Executive Director, Veteran Readiness and Employment Service. The Executive Director oversees the program by developing policies and procedures, formulating budgets, developing workload management systems, supporting Regional Office staff with training programs, and providing oversight over and developing the structure of the office staff. The Executive Director supports the mission, vision, strategic direction, and enterprise thinking for all program services and also serves as the chief point of contact for Congress and all Federal agencies on any matters related to the program. The Executive Director must approve extensions for specific rehabilitation plans and waivers for repayment of supplies in certain instances. The change in title would align it more with the overall mission of the program. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the costs and benefits of available regulatory VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:57 May 19, 2021 Jkt 253001 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 Regulatory 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). There are no small entities that would be affected by the provisions associated with this rulemaking. 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. Paperwork Reduction Act This proposed rule contains no provisions constituting a collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501– 3521). Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance numbers and titles for the PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 27341 programs affected by this document are 64.116, Vocational Rehabilitation for Disabled Veterans; 64.125, Vocational and Educational Counseling for Servicemembers and Veterans; 64.128, Vocational Training and Rehabilitation for Vietnam Veterans’ Children with Spina Bifida or Other Covered Birth Defects. List of Subjects 38 CFR Part 3 Administrative practice and procedure, Claims, Disability benefits, Health care, Pensions, Radioactive materials, Veterans, Vietnam. 38 CFR Part 17 Administrative practice and procedure, Alcohol abuse, Alcoholism, Claims, Day care, Dental health, Drug abuse, Foreign relations, Government contracts, Grant programs-health, Grant programs-veterans, Health care, Health facilities, Health professions, Health records, Homeless, Medical and dental schools, Medical devices, Medical research, Mental health programs, Nursing homes, Philippines, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Scholarships and fellowships, Travel and transportation expenses, Veterans. 38 CFR Part 18 Aged, Civil Rights, Equal educational opportunity, Equal employment opportunity, Individuals with disabilities, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Veterans. 38 CFR Part 21 Administrative practice and procedure, Armed forces, Civil rights, Claims, Colleges and universities, Conflict of interests, Defense Department, Education, Employment, Grant programs—education, Grant programs—veterans, Health care, Loan programs—education, Loan programs— veterans, Manpower training programs, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Schools, Travel and transportation expenses, Veterans, Vocational education, Vocational rehabilitation. Signing Authority Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, approved this document on April 9, 2021 and authorized the undersigned to sign and submit the document to the Office of the Federal Register for publication E:\FR\FM\20MYP1.SGM 20MYP1 27342 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 96 / Thursday, May 20, 2021 / Proposed Rules electronically as an official document of the Department of Veterans Affairs. in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment’’. Luvenia Potts, Regulation Development Coordinator, Office of Regulation Policy & Management, Office of the Secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs. Subpart D—Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap For the reasons stated in the preamble, the Department of Veterans Affairs proposes to amend 38 CFR part 3, part 17; part 18, part 21. PART 3—ADJUDICATION Subpart A—Pension, Compensation, and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation 1. The authority citation for part 3, subpart A continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501(a), unless otherwise noted. § 3.341 Source: 45 FR 63268, Sept. 24, 1980, unless otherwise noted. Appendix A to Subpart D of Part 18 [Amended] ■ 9. In Appendix A to Subpart D, sentence number 10, removing the words ‘‘vocational rehabilitation’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment’’. Subpart E—Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Age 10. The authority citation for part 18, subpart E continues to read as follows: 2. In § 3.341 paragraph (c) removing in the second sentence the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. [Amended] 3. In § 3.342 paragraph (c)(1) removing the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. ■ PART 17—MEDICAL Authority: Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6101, et seq.; 45 CFR part 90 (1979). Source: 50 FR 34133, Aug. 23, 1985, unless otherwise noted. Appendix A to Subpart E of Part 18 [Amended] ■ 11. In Appendix A to Subpart E, sentence number 8, removing the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation;’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment;’’. PART 21—VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND EDUCATION 4. The authority citation for part 17 continues to read as follows: ■ 12. The authority citation for part 21, continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501, and as noted in specific sections. § 17.37 Authority: 29 U.S.C. 706, 794. ■ [Amended] ■ § 3.342 8. The authority citation for part 18, subpart D continues to read as follows: ■ [Amended] 5. In § 17.37(e) removing the words ‘‘vocational rehabilitation’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. ■ Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501(a), chs. 18, 31, and as noted in specific sections. Source: 49 FR 40814, Oct. 18, 1984, unless otherwise noted. 13. Revise the heading of Part 21 to read as forth above: ■ PART 18—NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY-ASSISTED PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS—EFFECTUATION OF TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 PART 21—VETERAN READINESS AND EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION Subpart A—General Appendix A to Subpart A of Part 21 [Amended] ■ 14. Revise the heading of Subpart A to read as follows: 6. The authority citation for part 18, subpart A continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: Sec. 602, 78 Stat. 252 (42 U.S.C. 2000d–1) and the laws referred to in Appendix A. Appendix A to Subpart E of Part 18 [Amended] 7. In Appendix A to Subpart A, sentence number 4, removing the words ‘‘vocational rehabilitation’’ and adding ■ VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:57 May 19, 2021 Jkt 253001 Source: 49 FR 40814, Oct. 18, 1984, unless otherwise noted. 16. Revise the undesignated heading immediately before § 21.1 to read as follows: ■ Veteran Readiness and Employment Overview § 21.35 [Amended] 17. Amend § 21.35 by: a. Removing in paragraph (k)(1),in the second sentence the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. ■ b. Removing in paragraphs (k)(2) and (7) in the second sentences,the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment’’ and adding in their place the word ‘‘VR&E’’. ■ ■ § 21.42 [Amended] 18. Amend § 21.42 by: a. Removing in paragraph (c)(1) the words ‘‘vocational rehabilitation’’ and adding, in their place, the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. ■ b. Removing in paragraph (c)(2)(ii), the words ‘‘vocational rehabilitation and employment’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘VR&E’’. ■ c. Removing in paragraph (c)(6) the words ‘‘vocational rehabilitation’’ and adding in their place the ‘‘VR&E’’ ■ ■ § 21.53 [Amended] 19. Amend § 21.53 by: a. Removing in paragraph (f), the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Officer’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Officer’’. ■ b. Removing in paragraph (g), the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘VR&E’’. ■ ■ § 21.57 [Amended] 20. In § 21.57 paragraph (d), removing the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. ■ Subpart A—Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 31 Subpart A—Veteran Readiness and Employment Under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 31 ■ 15. The authority citation for part 21, subpart A continues to read as follows: Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501(a), chs. 18, 31, and as noted in specific sections. PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 § 21.60 [Amended] 21. Amend § 21.60 by: a. Removing in paragraph (b)(1), the words ‘‘VR&E (Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment)’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. ■ b. Removing in paragraph (c)(1), the words ‘‘VR&E (Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment)’’ and adding in their place the word ‘‘VR&E’’. ■ ■ E:\FR\FM\20MYP1.SGM 20MYP1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 96 / Thursday, May 20, 2021 / Proposed Rules § 21.62 [Amended] 22. In § 21.62 paragraph (a), removing the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E)’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. ■ § 21.72 [Amended] 23. In § 21.72 paragraph (c), removing the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Officer’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Officer’’. ■ § 21.74 [Amended] 24. In § 21.74 paragraph (c)(2), removing the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Officer’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Officer’’. ■ § 21.78 [Amended] 25. In § 21.78 paragraph (d), removing the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Officer’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Officer’’. ■ § 21.80 [Amended] 26. In § 21.80 paragraph (a)(1), removing the word ‘‘VR&E’’ and adding in its place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. ■ § 21.100 [Amended] 27. Amend § 21.100 by: a. Removing in paragraph (a), the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E)’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. ■ b. Removing in paragraph (d)(1), the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E)’’ and adding in their place the word ‘‘VR&E’’. ■ ■ § 21.155 and Employment) Officer’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘VR&E Officer’’. § 21.182 [Amended] 31. In § 21.182 paragraph (b)(2), removing the words ‘‘VR&E (Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment)’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. § 21.184 32. In § 21.184 paragraph (c)(2), removing the word ‘‘VR&E’’ and adding in its place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. ■ § 21.198 [Amended] 33. In § 21.198 paragraph (b)(7), removing the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Officer’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Officer’’. ■ § 21.222 [Amended] 34. In § 21.222 paragraph (c)(3), removing the words ‘‘Director, VR&E Service’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Executive Director, Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Service’’. ■ § 21.256 [Amended] [Amended] 35. In § 21.256 paragraph (d), removing the words ‘‘VR&E Officer’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Officer’’. ■ [Amended] 36. Amend § 21.258 by: a. Removing the words ‘‘VR&E Officer’’ wherever it appears and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Officer’’; and ■ b. Removing the words ‘‘Director, VR&E Service’’ wherever it appears and adding in their place the words ‘‘Executive Director, VR&E Service’’. § 21.274 [Amended] 37. In § 21.274 paragraph (e), removing the word ‘‘VR&E’’ and adding in its place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. ■ § 21.162 [Amended] 29. In § 21.162 paragraph (a)(4), removing the words ‘‘VR&E Officer’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Officer’’. ■ § 21.180 [Amended] 30. Amend § 21.180 by: a. Removing in paragraph (a)(1), the word ‘‘VR&E’’ and adding in its place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. ■ b. Removing in paragraph (c), the words ‘‘VR&E (Vocational Rehabilitation ■ ■ VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:57 May 19, 2021 Jkt 253001 § 21.292 [Amended] 38. In § 21.292 paragraph (d), removing the word ‘‘VR&E’’ and adding in its place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. ■ § 21.299 [Amended] 39. In § 21.299 paragraph (d)(1), removing the word ‘‘VR&E’’ and adding in its place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. ■ PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4702 § 21.382 Sfmt 4702 [Amended] 41. In § 21.382 paragraph (a), removing the word ‘‘VR&E’’ and adding in its place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. ■ § 21.390 [Amended] ■ ■ 28. In § 21.155 paragraph (c), removing the word ‘‘VR&E’’ and adding in its place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. [Amended] 40. In § 21.362 paragraph (b)(2), removing the word ‘‘VR&E’’ and adding in its place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. ■ ■ § 21.258 ■ § 21.362 27343 [Amended] 42. In § 21.390, introductory text of paragraph (c) removing the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E)’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. ■ § 21.410 [Amended] 43. In § 21.410, removing the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. ■ § 21.430 [Amended] 44. In § 21.430, introductory text of paragraph (c) removing the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E)’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. ■ § 21.3022 [Amended] 45. In § 21.3022 paragraph (b), removing the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. ■ § 21.3104 [Amended] 46. Amend § 21.3104 by: a. Removing in paragraph (a), the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment’’ and add in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. ■ b. Removing in paragraph (b), the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment’’ and adding in their place the word ‘‘VR&E’’. ■ ■ § 21.3303 [Amended] 47. Amend § 21.3303 by: a. Removing in paragraph (a), in the second sentence the words ‘‘Director, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service’’ and adding in their place, the words ‘‘Executive Director, Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Service’’. ■ b. Removing in paragraph (a), in the third sentence the words ‘‘Director, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service’’ the second place they appear and adding in their place the words ‘‘Executive Director, VR&E Service’’. ■ ■ E:\FR\FM\20MYP1.SGM 20MYP1 27344 § 21.3307 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 96 / Thursday, May 20, 2021 / Proposed Rules [Amended] 48. In § 21.3307 paragraph (c), removing the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. ■ § 21.3344 [Amended] § 21.6410 [Amended] [Amended] 52. In § 21.4232 paragraph (d), removing the words ‘‘Director, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Executive Director, Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Service’’. § 21.4250 [Amended] 53. In § 21.4250 paragraph (c), removing the words ‘‘Director, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Executive Director, Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Service’’. ■ § 21.5022 [Amended] 54. In § 21.5022 paragraph (a)(1)(ii), removing the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. ■ § 21.6050 [Amended] 55. In § 21.6050 paragraph (e), removing the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E)’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. ■ § 21.6052 [Amended] 56. In § 21.6052 paragraph (c) removing the words ‘‘Vocational ■ VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:57 May 19, 2021 Jkt 253001 [Amended] 59. In § 21.6410, in the second sentence removing the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. ■ 51. In § 21.4022 paragraph (b), removing the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. § 21.6509 [Amended] 60. In § 21.6509 paragraph (d), removing the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E)’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. ■ § 21.7143 [Amended] 61. In § 21.7143 paragraph (a)(1)(i), removing the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. ■ § 21.7642 [Amended] 62. In § 21.7642(a)(2), removing the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment’’ and addinig in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. ■ § 21.8010 [Amended] 63. Amend § 21.8010 by removing in the definition for VR&E, the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment’’ and adding, in their place, the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment’’. ■ § 21.9690 [Amended] 64. In § 21.9690 paragraph (a)(5), removing the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. ■ [FR Doc. 2021–08555 Filed 5–19–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4702 40 CFR Part 52 Air Plan Approval; California; Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District, Placer County Air Pollution Control District, South Coast Air Quality Management District Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: [Amended] 58. In § 21.6100, in the second sentence removing the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E)’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. [Amended] ■ [Amended] ■ 50. In § 21.4001 paragraph (g), removing the words ‘‘Director, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Executive Director, Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Service’’. § 21.4232 [EPA–R09–OAR–2020–0573; FRL–10023– 94–Region 9] § 21.6100 ■ ■ § 21.6054 57. In § 21.6054 paragraph (b), removing the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. 49. In § 21.3344 paragraph (e)(1)(i), removing the words ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. § 21.4022 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ■ ■ § 21.4001 Rehabilitation and Employment’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)’’. Sfmt 4702 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (MDAQMD), Placer County Air Pollution Control District (PCAPCD) and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern emissions of: Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and particulate matter (PM) from metal coating operations. We are proposing to approve local rules and rescissions to regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act). 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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 96 (Thursday, May 20, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 27340-27344]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-08555]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

38 CFR Parts 3, 17, 18 and 21

RIN 2900-AR04


Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Program: Name 
Change

AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend the 
regulations pertaining to the name of the Chapter 31 Vocational 
Rehabilitation and Employment program. VA provides benefits and 
services under the program name of ``Vocational Rehabilitation and 
Employment''. VA is proposing to amend the name to ``Veteran Readiness 
and Employment'' (VR&E). VA further proposes that the references to the 
position of ``Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Officer'' be 
amended to ``Veteran Readiness and Employment Officer'' and the 
position of ``Director of Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment'' be 
amended to ``Executive Director of Veteran Readiness and Employment''.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 19, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted through www.Regulations.gov or 
mailed to Department of Veterans Affairs, Veteran Readiness and 
Employment (28), 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420. Comments 
should indicate that they are submitted in response to RIN 2900-AR04--
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Program: Name Change. 
Comments received will be available at regulations.gov for public 
viewing, inspection or copies.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Allison Bernheimer, Policy Analyst, 
Veteran Readiness and Employment Services (28), 810 Vermont Avenue NW, 
Washington, DC 20420, [email protected], (202) 461-9600. (This 
is not a toll-free telephone number.)

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 3100, the 
purpose of the Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment 
program is to provide for all services and assistance necessary to 
enable Veterans with service-connected disabilities to achieve maximum 
independence in daily living and, to the maximum extent possible, to 
become employable and to obtain and maintain suitable employment. VA 
proposes to change the program name from ``Vocational Rehabilitation 
and Employment'' to ``Veteran Readiness and Employment''.
    We begin by proposing to amend 38 CFR 3.341(c) and 3.342(c)(1) by 
replacing references to ``Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment'' 
with ``Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)'' and to amend 38 CFR 
17.37(e) by replacing a reference to ``vocational rehabilitation'' with 
``Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)''. We also propose to amend 
38 CFR part 18, Appendix A to Subpart A, Appendix A to Subpart D, and 
Appendix A to Subpart E by replacing all references to ``vocational 
rehabilitation'' with ``Veteran Readiness and Employment''. We also 
propose to amend the title of 38 CFR part 21 from ``Vocational 
Rehabilitation and Education'' to ``Veteran Readiness and Employment 
and Education'' and the title of part 21, subpart A from ``Vocational 
Rehabilitation and Employment Under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 31'' to ``Veteran 
Readiness and Employment Under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 31''.
    The term ``vocational'' may be misinterpreted as referring to a 
participant who is undergoing training in a skill or trade. For a 
Service member or Veteran needing assistance to become independent in 
daily living or to increase the individual's potential to return to 
work by obtaining services to lessen or accommodate the effects of a 
disability(ies), the term ``vocational'' may be misconstrued in regard 
to the types of services available. Furthermore, VR&E provides training 
towards employment goals through a wide variety of programs beyond 
vocational schools for individuals seeking benefits and services to 
become employable. Training is provided to the level generally 
recognized as necessary for entry into employment in a suitable 
occupational objective. VR&E's focus includes successful employment 
outcomes, while still providing services aimed at readjustment and 
preparation through retraining. The term ``vocational'' may have 
deterred individuals from applying for benefits and services. VR&E's 
purpose is to enhance a Service member or Veteran's job-readiness and 
job-seeking skills to increase the Service member or Veteran's ability 
to obtain and maintain employment. The Service member or Veteran is the 
most important part of the mission; therefore, VR&E Service proposes 
replacing ``vocational'' with ``Veteran'' in the program name for a 
more Service member and Veteran friendly approach to providing benefits 
and services.
    VR&E Service recently consulted various stakeholders regarding 
replacing the term ``rehabilitation'' in the program name. This 
consultation yielded insights, using a human-centered design approach, 
from vocational rehabilitation counselors, Service members, Veterans, 
Veterans Service Organizations, and VR&E claimants. Individuals from 
each service branch and gender from across the Nation were included to 
ensure a comprehensive and inclusive data pool. Essentially, we 
determined that the term ``rehabilitation'' has a negative connotation, 
including the perception of it being related to drug and alcohol 
addiction treatment, which may inhibit some individuals from taking 
advantage of VR&E benefits and services. Therefore, VR&E Service 
proposes to replace ``rehabilitation'' with ``readiness''. The new name 
is more in

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line with what Service members and Veterans already understand from 
their military service. The VR&E acronym will remain unchanged.
    For purposes of maintaining consistency with the program's name 
change in 38 CFR chapter 1, part 21, we propose to amend all references 
to Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Officer to read as Veteran 
Readiness and Employment Officer.
    The VR&E Officer manages a VR&E division within a Regional Office 
and is responsible for providing administrative and technical direction 
and professional leadership to a staff of Vocational Rehabilitation 
Counselors (VRC), Employment Coordinators (EC), and administrative 
support staff members. (We plan to retain the current title for VRCs 
because it is based on the credentialing that these individuals 
receive.) VR&E Officers provide internal policy direction and 
administrative expertise in all phases of the rehabilitation 
activities. The VR&E Officer works closely with VRCs, ECs, Service 
members, and Veterans to resolve complex issues regarding services and 
benefits. The VR&E Officer has specific authorities to review and 
approve program costs throughout the life of a rehabilitation plan. The 
change in title would align it more with the overall mission of the 
program.
    To make the language in 38 CFR chapter 1, part 21 consistent with 
the changes above, we also propose to amend the reference to the 
Director, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service to read as 
the Executive Director, Veteran Readiness and Employment Service.
    The Executive Director oversees the program by developing policies 
and procedures, formulating budgets, developing workload management 
systems, supporting Regional Office staff with training programs, and 
providing oversight over and developing the structure of the office 
staff. The Executive Director supports the mission, vision, strategic 
direction, and enterprise thinking for all program services and also 
serves as the chief point of contact for Congress and all Federal 
agencies on any matters related to the program. The Executive Director 
must approve extensions for specific rehabilitation plans and waivers 
for repayment of supplies in certain instances. The change in title 
would align it more with the overall mission of the program.

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 Regulatory 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). There are no small entities that would be affected by 
the provisions associated with this rulemaking. 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.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    This proposed rule contains no provisions constituting a collection 
of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 
3501-3521).

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

    The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance numbers and titles for 
the programs affected by this document are 64.116, Vocational 
Rehabilitation for Disabled Veterans; 64.125, Vocational and 
Educational Counseling for Servicemembers and Veterans; 64.128, 
Vocational Training and Rehabilitation for Vietnam Veterans' Children 
with Spina Bifida or Other Covered Birth Defects.

List of Subjects

38 CFR Part 3

    Administrative practice and procedure, Claims, Disability benefits, 
Health care, Pensions, Radioactive materials, Veterans, Vietnam.

38 CFR Part 17

    Administrative practice and procedure, Alcohol abuse, Alcoholism, 
Claims, Day care, Dental health, Drug abuse, Foreign relations, 
Government contracts, Grant programs-health, Grant programs-veterans, 
Health care, Health facilities, Health professions, Health records, 
Homeless, Medical and dental schools, Medical devices, Medical 
research, Mental health programs, Nursing homes, Philippines, Reporting 
and recordkeeping requirements, Scholarships and fellowships, Travel 
and transportation expenses, Veterans.

38 CFR Part 18

    Aged, Civil Rights, Equal educational opportunity, Equal employment 
opportunity, Individuals with disabilities, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Veterans.

38 CFR Part 21

    Administrative practice and procedure, Armed forces, Civil rights, 
Claims, Colleges and universities, Conflict of interests, Defense 
Department, Education, Employment, Grant programs--education, Grant 
programs--veterans, Health care, Loan programs--education, Loan 
programs--veterans, Manpower training programs, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements, Schools, Travel and transportation 
expenses, Veterans, Vocational education, Vocational rehabilitation.

Signing Authority

    Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, approved this 
document on April 9, 2021 and authorized the undersigned to sign and 
submit the document to the Office of the Federal Register for 
publication

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electronically as an official document of the Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

Luvenia Potts,
Regulation Development Coordinator, Office of Regulation Policy & 
Management, Office of the Secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs.

    For the reasons stated in the preamble, the Department of Veterans 
Affairs proposes to amend 38 CFR part 3, part 17; part 18, part 21.

PART 3--ADJUDICATION

Subpart A--Pension, Compensation, and Dependency and Indemnity 
Compensation

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1. The authority citation for part 3, subpart A continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority:  38 U.S.C. 501(a), unless otherwise noted.


Sec.  3.341   [Amended]

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2. In Sec.  3.341 paragraph (c) removing in the second sentence the 
words ``Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment'' and adding in their 
place the words ``Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)''.


Sec.  3.342   [Amended]

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3. In Sec.  3.342 paragraph (c)(1) removing the words ``Vocational 
Rehabilitation and Employment'' and adding in their place the words 
``Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)''.

PART 17--MEDICAL

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4. The authority citation for part 17 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  38 U.S.C. 501, and as noted in specific sections.


Sec.  17.37   [Amended]

0
5. In Sec.  17.37(e) removing the words ``vocational rehabilitation'' 
and adding in their place the words ``Veteran Readiness and Employment 
(VR&E)''.

PART 18--NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY-ASSISTED PROGRAMS OF THE 
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS--EFFECTUATION OF TITLE VI OF THE 
CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964

Subpart A--General

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6. The authority citation for part 18, subpart A continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority:  Sec. 602, 78 Stat. 252 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-1) and the 
laws referred to in Appendix A.

Appendix A to Subpart E of Part 18 [Amended]

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7. In Appendix A to Subpart A, sentence number 4, removing the words 
``vocational rehabilitation'' and adding in their place the words 
``Veteran Readiness and Employment''.

Subpart D--Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap

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8. The authority citation for part 18, subpart D continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority:  29 U.S.C. 706, 794.

    Source: 45 FR 63268, Sept. 24, 1980, unless otherwise noted.

Appendix A to Subpart D of Part 18 [Amended]

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9. In Appendix A to Subpart D, sentence number 10, removing the words 
``vocational rehabilitation'' and adding in their place the words 
``Veteran Readiness and Employment''.

Subpart E--Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Age

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10. The authority citation for part 18, subpart E continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority:  Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 42 
U.S.C. 6101, et seq.; 45 CFR part 90 (1979).

    Source: 50 FR 34133, Aug. 23, 1985, unless otherwise noted.

Appendix A to Subpart E of Part 18 [Amended]

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11. In Appendix A to Subpart E, sentence number 8, removing the words 
``Vocational Rehabilitation;'' and adding in their place the words 
``Veteran Readiness and Employment;''.

PART 21--VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND EDUCATION

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12. The authority citation for part 21, continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  38 U.S.C. 501(a), chs. 18, 31, and as noted in 
specific sections.
    Source: 49 FR 40814, Oct. 18, 1984, unless otherwise noted.

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13. Revise the heading of Part 21 to read as forth above:

PART 21--VETERAN READINESS AND EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION

Subpart A--Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Under 38 U.S.C. 
Chapter 31

Appendix A to Subpart A of Part 21 [Amended]

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14. Revise the heading of Subpart A to read as follows:

Subpart A--Veteran Readiness and Employment Under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 31

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15. The authority citation for part 21, subpart A continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority:  38 U.S.C. 501(a), chs. 18, 31, and as noted in 
specific sections.
    Source: 49 FR 40814, Oct. 18, 1984, unless otherwise noted.

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16. Revise the undesignated heading immediately before Sec.  21.1 to 
read as follows:

Veteran Readiness and Employment Overview


Sec.  21.35   [Amended]

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17. Amend Sec.  21.35 by:
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a. Removing in paragraph (k)(1),in the second sentence the words 
``Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment'' and adding in their place 
the words ``Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)''.
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b. Removing in paragraphs (k)(2) and (7) in the second sentences,the 
words ``Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment'' and adding in their 
place the word ``VR&E''.


Sec.  21.42   [Amended]

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18. Amend Sec.  21.42 by:
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a. Removing in paragraph (c)(1) the words ``vocational rehabilitation'' 
and adding, in their place, the words ``Veteran Readiness and 
Employment (VR&E)''.
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b. Removing in paragraph (c)(2)(ii), the words ``vocational 
rehabilitation and employment'' and adding in their place the words 
``VR&E''.
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c. Removing in paragraph (c)(6) the words ``vocational rehabilitation'' 
and adding in their place the ``VR&E''


Sec.  21.53   [Amended]

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19. Amend Sec.  21.53 by:
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a. Removing in paragraph (f), the words ``Vocational Rehabilitation and 
Employment (VR&E) Officer'' and adding in their place the words 
``Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Officer''.
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b. Removing in paragraph (g), the words ``Vocational Rehabilitation and 
Employment'' and adding in their place the words ``VR&E''.


Sec.  21.57   [Amended]

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20. In Sec.  21.57 paragraph (d), removing the words ``Vocational 
Rehabilitation and Employment'' and adding in their place the words 
``Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)''.


Sec.  21.60   [Amended]

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21. Amend Sec.  21.60 by:
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a. Removing in paragraph (b)(1), the words ``VR&E (Vocational 
Rehabilitation and Employment)'' and adding in their place the words 
``Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)''.
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b. Removing in paragraph (c)(1), the words ``VR&E (Vocational 
Rehabilitation and Employment)'' and adding in their place the word 
``VR&E''.

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Sec.  21.62   [Amended]

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22. In Sec.  21.62 paragraph (a), removing the words ``Vocational 
Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E)'' and adding in their place the 
words ``Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)''.


Sec.  21.72   [Amended]

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23. In Sec.  21.72 paragraph (c), removing the words ``Vocational 
Rehabilitation and Employment Officer'' and adding in their place the 
words ``Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Officer''.


Sec.  21.74   [Amended]

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24. In Sec.  21.74 paragraph (c)(2), removing the words ``Vocational 
Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Officer'' and adding in their 
place the words ``Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Officer''.


Sec.  21.78   [Amended]

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25. In Sec.  21.78 paragraph (d), removing the words ``Vocational 
Rehabilitation and Employment Officer'' and adding in their place the 
words ``Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Officer''.


Sec.  21.80   [Amended]

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26. In Sec.  21.80 paragraph (a)(1), removing the word ``VR&E'' and 
adding in its place the words ``Veteran Readiness and Employment 
(VR&E)''.


Sec.  21.100   [Amended]

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27. Amend Sec.  21.100 by:
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a. Removing in paragraph (a), the words ``Vocational Rehabilitation and 
Employment (VR&E)'' and adding in their place the words ``Veteran 
Readiness and Employment (VR&E)''.
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b. Removing in paragraph (d)(1), the words ``Vocational Rehabilitation 
and Employment (VR&E)'' and adding in their place the word ``VR&E''.


Sec.  21.155   [Amended]

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28. In Sec.  21.155 paragraph (c), removing the word ``VR&E'' and 
adding in its place the words ``Veteran Readiness and Employment 
(VR&E)''.


Sec.  21.162   [Amended]

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29. In Sec.  21.162 paragraph (a)(4), removing the words ``VR&E 
Officer'' and adding in their place the words ``Veteran Readiness and 
Employment (VR&E) Officer''.


Sec.  21.180   [Amended]

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30. Amend Sec.  21.180 by:
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a. Removing in paragraph (a)(1), the word ``VR&E'' and adding in its 
place the words ``Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)''.
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b. Removing in paragraph (c), the words ``VR&E (Vocational 
Rehabilitation and Employment) Officer'' and adding in their place the 
words ``VR&E Officer''.


Sec.  21.182   [Amended]

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31. In Sec.  21.182 paragraph (b)(2), removing the words ``VR&E 
(Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment)'' and adding in their place 
the words ``Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)''.


Sec.  21.184   [Amended]

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32. In Sec.  21.184 paragraph (c)(2), removing the word ``VR&E'' and 
adding in its place the words ``Veteran Readiness and Employment 
(VR&E)''.


Sec.  21.198   [Amended]

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33. In Sec.  21.198 paragraph (b)(7), removing the words ``Vocational 
Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Officer'' and adding in their 
place the words ``Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Officer''.


Sec.  21.222   [Amended]

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34. In Sec.  21.222 paragraph (c)(3), removing the words ``Director, 
VR&E Service'' and adding in their place the words ``Executive 
Director, Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Service''.


Sec.  21.256   [Amended]

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35. In Sec.  21.256 paragraph (d), removing the words ``VR&E Officer'' 
and adding in their place the words ``Veteran Readiness and Employment 
(VR&E) Officer''.


Sec.  21.258   [Amended]

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36. Amend Sec.  21.258 by:
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a. Removing the words ``VR&E Officer'' wherever it appears and adding 
in their place the words ``Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) 
Officer''; and
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b. Removing the words ``Director, VR&E Service'' wherever it appears 
and adding in their place the words ``Executive Director, VR&E 
Service''.


Sec.  21.274   [Amended]

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37. In Sec.  21.274 paragraph (e), removing the word ``VR&E'' and 
adding in its place the words ``Veteran Readiness and Employment 
(VR&E)''.


Sec.  21.292   [Amended]

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38. In Sec.  21.292 paragraph (d), removing the word ``VR&E'' and 
adding in its place the words ``Veteran Readiness and Employment 
(VR&E)''.


Sec.  21.299   [Amended]

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39. In Sec.  21.299 paragraph (d)(1), removing the word ``VR&E'' and 
adding in its place the words ``Veteran Readiness and Employment 
(VR&E)''.


Sec.  21.362   [Amended]

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40. In Sec.  21.362 paragraph (b)(2), removing the word ``VR&E'' and 
adding in its place the words ``Veteran Readiness and Employment 
(VR&E)''.


Sec.  21.382   [Amended]

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41. In Sec.  21.382 paragraph (a), removing the word ``VR&E'' and 
adding in its place the words ``Veteran Readiness and Employment 
(VR&E)''.


Sec.  21.390   [Amended]

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42. In Sec.  21.390, introductory text of paragraph (c) removing the 
words ``Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E)'' and adding in 
their place the words ``Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)''.


Sec.  21.410   [Amended]

0
43. In Sec.  21.410, removing the words ``Vocational Rehabilitation and 
Employment'' and adding in their place the words ``Veteran Readiness 
and Employment (VR&E)''.


Sec.  21.430   [Amended]

0
44. In Sec.  21.430, introductory text of paragraph (c) removing the 
words ``Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E)'' and adding in 
their place the words ``Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)''.


Sec.  21.3022   [Amended]

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45. In Sec.  21.3022 paragraph (b), removing the words ``Vocational 
Rehabilitation and Employment'' and adding in their place the words 
``Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)''.


Sec.  21.3104   [Amended]

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46. Amend Sec.  21.3104 by:
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a. Removing in paragraph (a), the words ``Vocational Rehabilitation and 
Employment'' and add in their place the words ``Veteran Readiness and 
Employment (VR&E)''.
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b. Removing in paragraph (b), the words ``Vocational Rehabilitation and 
Employment'' and adding in their place the word ``VR&E''.


Sec.  21.3303   [Amended]

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47. Amend Sec.  21.3303 by:
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a. Removing in paragraph (a), in the second sentence the words 
``Director, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service'' and 
adding in their place, the words ``Executive Director, Veteran 
Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Service''.
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b. Removing in paragraph (a), in the third sentence the words 
``Director, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service'' the 
second place they appear and adding in their place the words 
``Executive Director, VR&E Service''.

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Sec.  21.3307   [Amended]

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48. In Sec.  21.3307 paragraph (c), removing the words ``Vocational 
Rehabilitation and Employment'' and adding in their place the words 
``Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)''.


Sec.  21.3344   [Amended]

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49. In Sec.  21.3344 paragraph (e)(1)(i), removing the words 
``Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment'' and adding in their place 
the words ``Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)''.


Sec.  21.4001   [Amended]

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50. In Sec.  21.4001 paragraph (g), removing the words ``Director, 
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service'' and adding in their 
place the words ``Executive Director, Veteran Readiness and Employment 
(VR&E) Service''.


Sec.  21.4022   [Amended]

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51. In Sec.  21.4022 paragraph (b), removing the words ``Vocational 
Rehabilitation and Employment Program'' and adding in their place the 
words ``Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)''.


Sec.  21.4232   [Amended]

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52. In Sec.  21.4232 paragraph (d), removing the words ``Director, 
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service'' and adding in their 
place the words ``Executive Director, Veteran Readiness and Employment 
(VR&E) Service''.


Sec.  21.4250   [Amended]

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53. In Sec.  21.4250 paragraph (c), removing the words ``Director, 
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service'' and adding in their 
place the words ``Executive Director, Veteran Readiness and Employment 
(VR&E) Service''.


Sec.  21.5022   [Amended]

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54. In Sec.  21.5022 paragraph (a)(1)(ii), removing the words 
``Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment'' and adding in their place 
the words ``Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)''.


Sec.  21.6050   [Amended]

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55. In Sec.  21.6050 paragraph (e), removing the words ``Vocational 
Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E)'' and adding in their place the 
words ``Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)''.


Sec.  21.6052   [Amended]

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56. In Sec.  21.6052 paragraph (c) removing the words ``Vocational 
Rehabilitation and Employment'' and adding in their place the words 
``Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)''.


Sec.  21.6054   [Amended]

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57. In Sec.  21.6054 paragraph (b), removing the words ``Vocational 
Rehabilitation and Employment'' and adding in their place the words 
``Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)''.


Sec.  21.6100   [Amended]

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58. In Sec.  21.6100, in the second sentence removing the words 
``Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E)'' and adding in their 
place the words ``Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)''.


Sec.  21.6410   [Amended]

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59. In Sec.  21.6410, in the second sentence removing the words 
``Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment'' and adding in their place 
the words ``Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)''.


Sec.  21.6509   [Amended]

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60. In Sec.  21.6509 paragraph (d), removing the words ``Vocational 
Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E)'' and adding in their place the 
words ``Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)''.


Sec.  21.7143   [Amended]

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61. In Sec.  21.7143 paragraph (a)(1)(i), removing the words 
``Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment'' and adding in their place 
the words ``Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)''.


Sec.  21.7642   [Amended]

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62. In Sec.  21.7642(a)(2), removing the words ``Vocational 
Rehabilitation and Employment'' and addinig in their place the words 
``Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)''.


Sec.  21.8010   [Amended]

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63. Amend Sec.  21.8010 by removing in the definition for VR&E, the 
words ``Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment'' and adding, in their 
place, the words ``Veteran Readiness and Employment''.


Sec.  21.9690   [Amended]

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64. In Sec.  21.9690 paragraph (a)(5), removing the words ``Vocational 
Rehabilitation and Employment Program'' and adding in their place the 
words ``Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)''.

[FR Doc. 2021-08555 Filed 5-19-21; 8:45 am]
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