[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 90 (Wednesday, May 8, 1996)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 20727-20730] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-11419] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 38 CFR Part 21 RIN 2900-AH59 Educational Assistance: Technical Amendments AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This document amends statutory citations in the educational assistance regulations to reflect that the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 (Pub. L. 103-337) reorganized a portion of title 10, United States Code, by moving sections 2131 through 2137 from chapter 106 to sections 16131 through 16137 in chapter 1606. This document also corrects typographical errors and corrects other citation entries. The changes made by this document concern the Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve program, the Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty [[Page 20728]] program, the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program, the Post-Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance program, and the Educational Assistance Test program. EFFECTIVE DATE: May 8, 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: June C. Schaeffer, Assistant Director for Policy and Program Administration, Education Service, Veterans Benefits Administration, (202) 273-7187. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This final rule consists of nonsubstantive changes and, therefore, is not subject to the notice and comment and effective date provisions of 5 U.S.C. 553. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs hereby certifies that this final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities as they are defined in the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601-612. This final rule would not cause a significant effect on any entity since it does not contain any substantive provisions. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 605(b), this final rule is exempt from the initial and final regulatory analyses requirements of sections 603 and 604. The Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve program and the Educational Assistance Test program are not listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance numbers for other programs affected by this final rule are 64.117, 64.120, and 64.124. List of Subjects in 38 CFR Part 21 Administrative practice and procedure, Armed forces, Civil rights, Claims, Colleges and universities, Conflict of interests, Defense Department, Education, Employment, Entitlement programs-education, Entitlement 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. Approved: May 1, 1996. Jesse Brown, Secretary of Veterans Affairs. For the reasons set out in the preamble, 38 CFR part 21 (subparts C, D, G, H, K, L) is amended as set forth below. PART 21--VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND EDUCATION Subpart C--Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 1. The authority citation for part 21, subpart C is revised to read as follows: Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501(a), 3500-3566, unless otherwise noted. Sec. 21.3022 [Amended] 2. In Sec. 21.3022, paragraph (e) is amended by removing ``106'' and adding, in its place, ``1606''. Subpart D--Administration of Educational Benefits; 38 U.S.C. Chapters 34, 35, and 36 3. The authority citation for part 21, subpart D is revised to read as follows: Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501(a), chs. 34, 35, 36, unless otherwise noted. Secs. 21.4005, 21.4009, 21.4022, 21.4134, 21.4151, 21.4153, 21.4201, 21.4206, 21.4207, 21.4250, 21.4251, 21.4263 [Amended] 4. Remove ``106'' and add, in place thereof, ``1606'' in the following places: a. Section 21.4005(a)(1), (a)(2), (b)(1)(ii)(d),(b)(1)(ii)(e), and (b)(2)(ii)(a); b. Section 21.4009(c); c. Section 21.4022(a)(6); d. Section 21.4134(b)(1), (b)(2), and (c)(2); e. Section 21.4151(b)(4); f. Section 21.4153(c)(4)(i); g. Section 21.4201(c)(4), (e)(2), (f)(1)(ii), and (g)(2); h. Section 21.4206 introductory text, (a), and (e)(1); i. Section 21.4207 introductory text; j. Section 21.4250(c)(2)(ii); k. Section 21.4251(a)(6)(iii); and l. Section 21.4263 heading and (a). Secs. 21.4134, 21.4153, 21.4201, 21.4206, 21.4207, 21.4250 [Amended] 5. Remove ``2136'' and add, in place thereof, ``16136'' in the authority citations following: a. Section 21.4134(c)(2); b. Section 21.4153(c)(4)(i); c. Section 21.4201(g)(2) introductory text and (g)(2)(ii); d. Section 21.4206 (a) and (e)(1); e. Section 21.4207 introductory text; and f. Section 21.4250(c)(2)(ii). Secs. 21.4005, 21.4009 [Amended] 6. Remove ``2136(b)'' and add, in place thereof, ``16136(b)'' in the authority citations following: a. Section 21.4005 (a)(1) and (b)(2)(ii)(a); and b. Section 21.4009(c). Sec. 21.4020 [Amended] 7. In Sec. 21.4020, paragraph (a)(5) is amended by removing ``106 and 107'' and adding, in its place, ``107 and 1606''. Sec. 21.4209 [Amended] 8. In Sec. 21.4209, paragraph (a)(1) is amended by removing ``106'' and adding, in its place, ``1606'', and by removing ``U.S.C., and (10 U.S.C. 2136, 38 U.S.C. 3034, 3244, 3690).'' and adding, in its place, ``U.S.C.''; and the authority citation following paragraph (a)(2) is amended by removing ``38 U.S.C.'' and adding, in its place, ``10 U.S.C. 16136; 38 U.S.C. 3034, 3244,''. Sec. 21.4233 [Amended] 9. In Sec. 21.4233, the authority citation for paragraph (c)(1) is amended by removing ``3473(c)'' and adding, in its place, ``3680A(c)''. Sec. 21.4263 [Amended] 10. In Sec. 21.4263, the authority citations following paragraphs (a)(2), (b)(2), (c)(2), (d)(3), (e), (g)(4)(x)(A), (h) introductory text, (h)(2), (i)(3), and (i)(4) are amended by removing ``2136(c)'' and adding, in place thereof, ``16136(c)''. 11. In Sec. 21.4263, the authority citation following paragraph (h)(3)(ii) is amended by removing ``2131'' and adding, in its place, ``16131''. 12. In Sec. 21.4263, the authority citations following paragraphs (h)(1)(iii), (h)(4)(ii), and (h)(4)(iii) are amended by removing ``2131(g)'' and adding, in place thereof, ``16131(g)''. Subpart G--Post-Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance Under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 32 13. The authority citation for part 21, subpart G is revised to read as follows: Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501(a), ch. 32, unless otherwise noted. Secs. 21.5040, 21.5065 [Amended] 14. Remove ``106'' and add, in place thereof, ``1606'' in the following places: a. Section 21.5040(h) heading, (h) introductory text, and (h)(2); and b. Section 21.5065(c). Subpart H--Educational Assistance Test Program 15. The authority citation for part 21, subpart H is revised to read as follows: Authority: 10 U.S.C. ch. 107; 38 U.S.C. 501(a), 3695, 5101, 5113, 5303A; 42 U.S.C. 2000; sec. 901, Pub. L. 96-342, 94 Stat. 1111-1114, unless otherwise noted. Sec. 21.5720 [Amended] 16. In Sec. 21.5720, the authority citation following paragraph (c)(3) is amended by removing ``1072(2)(E) 2147(d)(1)'' [[Page 20729]] and adding, in its place, ``1072(2)(D), 2147(d)(1)''. Sec. 21.5741 [Amended] 17. In Sec. 21.5741, paragraph (c)(3)(ii) is amended by removing ``106'' and adding, in its place, ``1606''. Sec. 21.5835 [Amended] 18. In Sec. 21.5835, the authority citation following paragraph (f) is amended by removing ``2143(c)2144'' and adding, in its place, ``2143(c), 2144''. Subpart K--All Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program (New GI Bill) 19. The authority citation for part 21, subpart K is revised to read as follows: Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501(a), ch. 30, unless otherwise noted. Sec. 21.7042 [Amended] 20. In Sec. 21.7042, paragraphs (d)(2) introductory text, (d)(2)(i)(B), and (d)(3) are amended by removing ``106'' and adding, in place thereof, ``1606''; and the authority citation following paragraph (d)(3) is amended by removing ``3033(c), 10 U.S.C. 2132'' and adding, in its place, ``3033(c)''. Sec. 21.7142 [Amended] 21. In Sec. 21.7142, paragraph (a)(4) is amended by removing ``106'' and adding, in its place, ``1606''. Subpart L--Educational Assistance for Members of the Selected Reserve 22. The authority citation for part 2l, subpart L is revised to read as follows: Authority: 10 U.S.C. ch. 1606; 38 U.S.C. 501(a), ch. 36, unless otherwise noted. Secs. 21.7520, 21.7540, 21.7603, 21.7610, 21.7612, 21.7622, 21.7630, 21.7640, 21.7642, 21.7644, 21.7658, 21.7801, 21.7805, 21.7807, 21.7810 [Amended] 23. Remove ``106'' and add, in place thereof, ``1606'' in the following places: a. Section 21.7520 introductory text, (a)(1), and (b)(14)(iii); b. Section 21.7540(b)(1), (b)(2), and (c); c. Section 21.7603; d. Section 21.7610(b) introductory text; e. Section 21.7612(b); f. Section 21.7622(c); g. Section 21.7630; h. Section 21.7640(b)(1) and (c)(2); i. Section 21.7642(a) introductory text; j. Section 21.7644(a) and (d)(2); k. Section 21.7658(a); l. Section 21.7801 (a) and (b); m. Section 21.7805; n. Section 21.7807; and o. Section 21.7810(b) introductory text. Secs. 21.7520, 21.7610, 21.7620, 21.7622, 21.7640 [Amended] 24. Remove ``2131'' and add, in place thereof, ``16131'' in the authority citations following: a. Section 21.7520(a)(2) and (b)(13); b. Section 21.7610(a); c. Section 21.7620(a); d. Section 21.7622(b); and e. Section 21.7640(a)(2). Secs. 21.7500, 21.7650 [Amended] 25. Remove ``2131(a)'' and add, in place thereof, ``16131(a)'' in the authority citations following: a. Section 21.7500; and b. Section 21.7650. Secs. 21.7520, 21.7630, 21.7635, 21.7636, 21.7670 [Amended] 26. Remove ``2131(b)'' and add, in place thereof, ``16131(b)'' in the authority citations following: a. Section 21.7520 (b)(6), (b)(7), (b)(22) and (b)(28); b. Section 21.7630. c. Section 21.7635(f)(2), (g)(2), and (h)(2); d. Section 21.7636(a); and e. Section 21.7670(a)(4), (b)(2)(iii), and (c)(2)(iii). Secs. 21.7570, 21.7635 [Amended] 27. Remove ``2131(c)'' and add, in place thereof, ``16131(c)'' in the authority citations following: a. Section 21.7570; and b. Section 21.7635(l). Secs. 21.7550, 21.7635 [Amended] 28. Remove ``2133'' and add, in place thereof, ``16133'' in the authority citations following: a. Section 21.7550 (a)(2) and (a)(3); and b. Section 21.7635(m). Secs. 21.7532, 21.7551 [Amended] 29. Remove ``2133(b)(2)'' and add, in place thereof, ``16133(b)(2)'' in the authority citations following: a. Section 21.7532(e)(2); and b. Section 21.7551(a)(2), (b)(2)(ii), and (c)(2)(ii). Secs. 21.7635, 21.7642, 21.7802 [Amended] 30. Remove ``2134'' and add, in place thereof, ``16134'' in the authority citations following: a. Section 21.7635 (o) and (p); b. Section 21.7642(c); and c. Section 21.7802(c). Secs. 21.7520, 21.7530, 21.7532, 21.7600, 21.7610, 21.7612, 21.7614, 21.7622, 21.7631, 21.7633, 21.7635, 21.7639, 21.7640, 21.7642, 21.7644, 21.7652, 21.7653, 21.7656, 21.7658, 21.7659, 21.7672, 21.7673, 21.7674, 21.7700, 21.7801, 21.7805, 21.7807 [Amended] 31. Remove ``2136(b)'' and add, in place thereof, ``16136(b)'' in the authority citations following: a. Section 21.7520(b)(3), (b)(4), (b)(5), (b)(8), (b)(9), (b)(10), (b)(11), (b)(12)(ii)(C), (b)(15), (b)(16), (b)(18), (b)(21), (b)(24), (b)(25), and (b)(26); b. Section 21.7530 (a), (b), and (c); c. Section 21.7532 (a), (b), (c), (d), and (f); d. Section 21.7600(a)(5), (b)(3)(iii), (c)(2), and (d); e. Section 21.7610(b)(4); f. Section 21.7612(b); g. Section 21.7614; h. Section 21.7622(a), (c), (d)(3), and (e); i. Section 21.7631(a)(4), (d), and (f)(2); j. Section 21.7633; k. Section 21.7635(b)(1), (b)(2)(ii), (c)(2)(ii)(C), (c)(3), (d)(2), (e)(2), (i), (j), (k)(2)(iii), and (n)(2); l. Section 21.7639(b)(1)(B), (c)(3), (d)(3)(ii), and (e); m. Section 21.7640(b)(3), (c)(2), (d)(6)(ii), (e), and (f); n. Section 21.7642(b) and (d)(3); o. Section 21.7644(a), (c)(2)(ii), and (d)(2); p. Section 21.7652(a)(5), (b)(3)(ii), and (c)(2)(vi); q. Section 21.7653 (a) and (b); r. Section 21.7656 (a)(3) and (b)(2); s. Section 21.7658(a) and (b)(2); t. Section 21.7659; u. Section 21.7672(a)(4), (b)(2)(ii)(C), (c)(2)(ii), (c)(4), and (e)(2)(iv); v. Section 21.7673(b)(2) and (c)(2); w. Section 21.7674(a)(2), (b), and (c); x. Section 21.7700; y. Section 21.7801 (a) and (b); z. Section 21.7805; and aa. Section 21.7807. Sec. 21.7520 [Amended] 32. In Sec. 21.7520, the authority citation following paragraph (b)(2) is amended by removing ``2136(b)'' and adding, in its place, ``16136(b);''. Sec. 21.7540 [Amended] 33. In Sec. 21.7540, the authority citation following paragraph (b)(2) is amended by removing ``2132'' and adding, in its place, ``16132'' and the authority citation following paragraph (c) is amended by removing ``2132(d), 2134'' and adding, in its place, ``16132(d), 16134''. Sec. 21.7550 [Amended] 34. In Sec. 21.7550, the authority citation following paragraph (b)(2)(ii) is amended by removing ``2133(b)(1)'' and adding, in place thereof, ``16133(b)(1)'' and the authority citation following paragraph (c) is amended by removing ``2133(b)'' and adding, in place thereof, ``16133(b)''. Sec. 21.7576 [Amended] 35. In Sec. 21.7576, the authority citations following paragraphs (c)(3)(iv) [[Page 20730]] and (d)(4) are amended by removing ``2133(c)'' and adding, in place thereof, ``16133(c)'' and the authority citation following paragraph (e)(2) is amended by removing ``2131(c)(3)(A)'' and adding, in place thereof, ``16131(c)(3)(A)''. Sec. 21.7639 [Amended] 36. In Sec. 21.7639, the authority citation following paragraph (b)(2) is amended by removing ``2130(b)'' and adding, in place thereof, ``16136(b)''. Sec. 21.7644 [Amended] 37. In Sec. 21.7644, the authority citation following paragraph (b)(2) is amended by removing ``2135'' and adding, in place thereof, ``16135''. [FR Doc. 96-11419 Filed 5-7-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320-01-P