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Department of Agriculture
Sincerely, 

USDA 

mis111 

United States Department of Agriculture 

Office of the Secretary 

Washington, D.C. 20250 

DEC 2 2 2017 

The Honorable Blake Farenthold 

Chairman 

Subcommittee on Interior, Energy, 

and Environment 

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 

U.S. House of Representatives 

2157 Rayburn House Office Building 

Washington, D.C. 20515 

Dear Mr. Chairman: 

Thank you for your letter of December 8, 2017, cosigned by your colleagues, regarding the guidance 

issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) since January 1, 2008. 

Enclosed with this letter is USDA's inventory of the documents you requested. We believe this 

inventory captures the majority of documents you have requested. However, USDA will continue to 

gather potentially responsive documents and provide them to you no later than the last Friday of each 

month beginning in February 2018 and continuing through June 2018. 

In an effort to comply with your request, USDA has identified circulars, frequently asked questions, 

bulletins, memoranda, and statements affecting the public, as well as guidance documents as they are 

defined in section I(3) of the Office of Management and Budget's Final Bulletin for Agency Good 

Guidance Practices, published on January 25, 2007. We note that it is the Office of Management and 

Budget's definition of guidance that the Government Accountability Office employed in their April 

2015 report titled, "Regulatory Guidance Processes: Selected Departments Could Strengthen 

Internal Control and Dissemination Practices," GA0-15-368, as referenced in your December 8, 

2017, letter. 

We appreciate your interest in this issue. If you have any further questions, please have a member of 

your staff contact the Office of Congressional Relations a . A similar response has 

been sent to your colleagues. 

Sonny erdue 

Secretary 

Enclosure 

An Equal Opportunity Employer 
Sincerely, 

,f6ae, 

USDA 

MEM 

United States Department of Agriculture 

Office of the Secretary 

Washington, D.C. 20250 

DEC 22 2017 

The Honorable Gary Palmer 

Chairman 

Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Affairs 

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 

U.S. House of Representatives 

2157 Rayburn House Office Building 

Washington, D.C. 20515 

Dear Mr. Chairman: 

Thank you for your letter of December 8, 2017, cosigned by your colleagues, regarding the guidance 

issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) since January 1, 2008. 

Enclosed with this letter is USDA's inventory of the documents you requested. We believe this 

inventory captures the majority of documents you have requested. However, USDA will continue to 

gather potentially responsive documents and provide them to you no later than the last Friday of each 

month beginning in February 2018 and continuing through June 2018. 

In an effort to comply with your request, USDA has identified circulars, frequently asked questions, 

bulletins, memoranda, and statements affecting the public, as well as guidance documents as they are 

defined in section I(3) of the Office of Management and Budget's Final Bulletin for Agency Good 

Guidance Practices, published on January 25, 2007. We note that it is the Office of Management and 

Budget's definition of guidance that the Government Accountability Office employed in their April 

2015 report titled, "Regulatory Guidance Processes: Selected Departments Could Strengthen 

Internal Control and Dissemination Practices," GA0-15-368, as referenced in your December 8, 

2017, letter. 

We appreciate your interest in this issue. If you have any further questions, please have a member of 

your staff contact the Office of Congressional Relations at A similar response has 

been sent to your colleagues. 

Sonny erdue 

Secretary 

Enclosure 

An Equal Opportunity Employer 
Sincerely, 

USDA 

United States Department of Agriculture 

Office of the Secretary 

Washington, D.C. 20250 

DEC 22 2017 

The Honorable Jim Jordan 

Chairman 

Subcommittee on Healthcare, Benefits, 

and Administrative Rules 

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 

U.S. House of Representatives 

2157 Rayburn House Office Building 

Washington, D.C. 20515 

Dear Mr. Chairman: 

Thank you for your letter of December 8,2017, cosigned by your colleagues, regarding the guidance 

issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) since January 1,2008. 

Enclosed with this letter is USDA's inventory of the documents you requested. We believe this 

inventory captures the majority of documents you have requested. However, USDA will continue to 

gather potentially responsive documents and provide them to you no later than the last Friday of each 

month beginning in February 2018 and continuing through June 2018. 

In an effort to comply with your request, USDA has identified circulars, frequently asked questions, 

bulletins, memoranda, and statements affecting the public, as well as guidance documents as they are 

defined in section 1(3) of the Office of Management and Budget's Final Bulletin for Agency Good 

Guidance Practices, published on January 25,2007. We note that it is the Office of Management and 

Budget's definition of guidance that the Government Accountability Office employed in their April 

2015 report titled, "Regulatory Guidance Processes: Selected Departments Could Strengthen 

Internal Control and Dissemination Practices," GA0-15-368, as referenced in your December 8, 

2017, letter. 

We appreciate your interest in this issue. If you have any further questions, please have a member of 

your staff contact the Office of Congressional Relations at A similar response has 

been sent to your colleagues. 

Sonn erdue 

Secretary 

Enclosure 

An Equal Opportunity Employer 
Sincerely, 

USDA 

United States Department of Agriculture 

Office of the Secretary 

Washington, D.C. 20250 

DEC 222017 

The Honorable Mark Meadows 

Chairman 

Subcommittee on Government Operations 

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 

U.S. House of Representatives 

2157 Rayburn House Office Building 

Washington, D.C. 20515 

Dear Mr. Chairman: 

Thank you for your letter of December 8, 2017, cosigned by your colleagues, regarding the guidance 

issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) since January 1, 2008. 

USDA is currently gathering the documents you requested and we are providing the material we have 

collected thus far in the enclosure. We believe this captures the majority of documents you have 

requested. However, USDA will continue to gather potentially responsive documents and provide 

them to you no later than the last Friday of each month beginning in February 2018 and continuing 

through June 2018. 

In an effort to comply with your request, USDA is collecting circulars, frequently asked questions, 

bulletins, memoranda, and statements affecting the public, as well as guidance documents, as they 

are defined in section I(3) of the Office of Management and Budget's Final Bulletin for Agency 

Good Guidance Practices, published on January 25, 2007. We note that it is the Office of 

Management and Budget's definition of guidance that the Government Accountability Office 

employed in their April 2015 report titled, "Regulatory Guidance Processes: Selected Departments 

Could Strengthen Internal Control and Dissemination Practices," GA0-15-368, as referenced in 

your December 8, 2017 letter. 

We appreciate your interest in this issue. If you have any further questions, please have a member of 

your staff contact the Office of Congressional Relations a A similar response has 

been sent to your colleagues. 

Sonny 'rdue 

Secretary 

Enclosure 

An Equal Opportunity Employer 
Sincerely, 

USDA 

NMI 

United States Department of Agriculture 

Office of the Secretary 

Washington, D.C. 20250 

DEC 2 2 2017 

The Honorable Trey Gowdy 

Chairman 

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 

U.S. House of Representatives 

2157 Rayburn House Office Building 

Washington, D.C. 20515 

Dear Mr. Chairman: 

Thank you for your letter of December 8, 2017, cosigned by your colleagues, regarding the guidance 

issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) since January 1, 2008. 

Enclosed with this letter is USDA's inventory of the documents you requested. We believe this 

inventory captures the majority of documents you have requested. However, USDA will continue to 

gather potentially responsive documents and provide them to you no later than the last Friday of each 

month beginning in February 2018 and continuing through June 2018. 

In an effort to comply with your request, USDA has identified circulars, frequently asked questions, 

bulletins, memoranda, and statements affecting the public, as well as guidance documents as they are 

defined in section 1(3) of the Office of Management and Budget's Final Bulletin for Agency Good 

Guidance Practices, published on January 25, 2007. We note that it is the Office of Management and 

Budget's definition of guidance that the Government Accountability Office employed in their April 

2015 report titled, "Regulatory Guidance Processes: Selected Departments Could Strengthen 

Internal Control and Dissemination Practices," GA0-15-368, as referenced in your December 8, 

2017, letter. 

We appreciate your interest in this issue. If you have any further questions, please have a member of 

your staff contact the Office of Congressional Relations at . A similar response has 

been sent to your colleagues. 

Sonny erdue 

Secretary 

Enclosure 

An Equal Opportunity Employer 
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

MRP AMS

Growers’ Agents’ Responsibilities Under the 

PACA Brochure Businesses subject to PACA 4/1/11 guidance No N/A N/A

Growers’ Agents’ Responsibilities Under the PACA 

brochure (pdf)

MRP AMS PACA Mediation Services brochure Businesses subject to PACA 4/1/11 guidance No N/A N/A PACA Mediation Services brochure

MRP AMS PACA Fact Finder Brochure Businesses subject to PACA 7/1/17 guidance No N/A N/A PACA Fact Finder Brochure (pdf)

MRP AMS FAQ’s for Petitions, Appeals & Oral Hearings Businesses subject to PACA 5/1/16 guidance No N/A N/A FAQ’s for Petitions, Appeals & Oral Hearings (pdf)

MRP AMS Informal Complaint Worksheet Businesses subject to PACA 6/5/14 guidance No N/A N/A Informal Complaint Worksheet

MRP AMS Recent and Sample Reparation Cases by Subject Businesses subject to PACA 3/18/16 guidance No N/A NA Recent and Sample Reparation Cases by Subject (pdf)

MRP AMS Commodities Covered by PACA Businesses subject to PACA 9/21/17 guidance No N/A N/A Commodities Covered by PACA

MRP AMS PACA Training Workbook Businesses subject to PACA 11/13/15 guidance No N/A N/A PACA Training Workbook Final 11.13.15.pdf

MRP AMS Formal Complaint Sample Businesses subject to PACA 2/15/12 guidance No N/A N/A Formal Complaint Sample

MRP AMS Sample Bond Form Businesses subject to PACA 4/18/08 guidance No N/A N/A sample bond form (pdf)

MRP AMS

Sample Nonresident– Cash Surety Bond 

Agreement

Businesses subject to PACA 

outside the U.S. 8/30/16 guidance No N/A N/A Sample Nonresident– Cash Surety Bond Agreement

MRP AMS FOB Good Arrival Guidelines Table Businesses subject to PACA 9/6/16 guidance No N/A N/A FOB Good Arrival Guidelines Table (pdf)

MRP AMS En Espanol - Los 10 Primeros Temas de PACA

Businesses subject to PACA 

(Spanish-speaking) 7/29/11 guidance No N/A N/A En Espanol - Los 10 Primeros Temas de PACA

MRP AMS

En Espanol – Las Preguntas y Respuestas de 

PACA

Businesses subject to PACA 

(Spanish-speaking) 7/29/11 guidance No N/A N/A En Espanol – Las Preguntas y Respuestas de PACA

MRP AMS PACA Online Training Businesses subject to PACA unknown guidance No N/A N/A Start the PACA training now >>

MRP AMS An Introduction to PACA Businesses subject to PACA 7/3/14 guidance No N/A N/A Presentation Materials (pdf)

MRP AMS PACA Complaint Process Businesses subject to PACA 4/30/14 guidance No N/A N/A Presentation Materials (pdf)

MRP AMS

You've Establsihed a Breach in PACA: Now 

What? Businesses subject to PACA 9/15/15 guidance No N/A N/A Presentation Material (pdf)

MRP AMS PACA 101 in Korean

Businesses subject to PACA 

(Korean-speaking) 1/24/14 guidance No N/A N/A Presentation Materials (pdf)

MRP AMS

Interpreting USDA Fruit and Vegetable 

Inspections Businesses subject to PACA 6/3/14 guidance No N/A N/A Presentation Materials (pdf)

MRP AMS

An Interactive Discussion: The PACA Complaint 

Process Businesses subject to PACA 6/3/14 guidance No N/A N/A Presentation Materials (pdf)

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP AMS

USDA & USDOC Tomato Suspension Agreement 

Explained Businesses subject to PACA 3/18/13 guidance No N/A N/A Presentation Materials (pdf)

MRP AMS

Origins, Creation and Evolution of F & V Dispute 

Resolution Businesses subject to PACA 1/31/12 guidance No N/A N/A Presentation Materials (pdf)

MRP AMS

Market News Portal (MNP) Frequently Asked 

Questions MNP users N/A

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/assets/MNPFAQ

.pdf

MRP AMS

CustomAverage Tool (CAT) Dashboard Users 

Guide CAT users 2/11/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://cat.ams.usda.gov/assets/USDA-MNPCAT_User_Guide_v1.pdf

MRP AMS About This Site About N/A guidance No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-01

MRP AMS What is Market News MNP users N/A statement No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-02 

MRP AMS Tips for First Time Users MNP users N/A guidance No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-35

MRP AMS Frequently Asked Questions MNP users N/A

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-03

MRP AMS Types of Reports MNP users N/A statement No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-04

MRP AMS Shipping Point Report vs Terminal Report MNP users N/A statement No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-05

MRP AMS Common Types of Sales MNP users N/A statement No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-06

MRP AMS Price Trend MNP users N/A statement No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-07

MRP AMS Demand MNP users N/A statement No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-08

MRP AMS Quality MNP users N/A statement No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-09

MRP AMS Condition MNP users N/A statement No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-10

MRP AMS Appearance MNP users N/A statement No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-11

MRP AMS Qualifying Terms MNP users N/A statement No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-12

MRP AMS Organic MNP users N/A statement No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-36

MRP AMS Terminal Report Details MNP users N/A guidance No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-13

MRP AMS Terminal Report Availability MNP users N/A guidance No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-14

MRP AMS Shipping Point Report Details MNP users N/A guidance No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-15

MRP AMS Movement Report Details MNP users N/A guidance No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-16

MRP AMS Retail Report Details MNP users N/A guidance No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-17

MRP AMS Report Abbreviatins MNP users N/A guidance No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-18

MRP AMS State and Country Abbreviations MNP users N/A guidance No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-19

MRP AMS Container Net Weights MNP users N/A guidance No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-20

MRP AMS Navigating this Site MNP users N/A guidance No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-21

MRP AMS Tools and Resources MNP users N/A guidance No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-22

MRP AMS Standard Reports MNP users N/A statement No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-37

MRP AMS Popular Reports MNP users N/A statement No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-38

MRP AMS Emailed Reports MNP users N/A guidance No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-39

MRP AMS Press Releases MNP users N/A statement No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-25

MRP AMS Generating Reports MNP users N/A guidance No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-28

MRP AMS Custom Graphs MNP users N/A guidance No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-27

MRP AMS Custom Average Tool CAT users N/A statement No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-29

MRP AMS Registration and My Account MNP uers N/A guidance No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-30

MRP AMS My Bookmarks MNP users N/A guidance No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-41
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP AMS My Scheduled Reports MNP users N/A guidance No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-40

MRP AMS Browser Requirements MNP users N/A statement No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-32

MRP AMS Market News Contacts and Locations MNP users N/A statement No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-33

MRP AMS Market News Telephone Recorders MNP users N/A statement No N/A N/A https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/fv-help-34

MRP AMS

Accredited Certifying Agent Inspection 

Authority 

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 6/25/2010 memoranda No N/A N/A Accredited Certifying Agent Inspection Authority 

MRP AMS

Sulfur Dioxide in Wine "Made With" Organic 

Fruit

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 10/31/2011 memoranda No N/A N/A Sulfur Dioxide in Wine "Made With" Organic Fruit

MRP AMS

Attestation Statement for Agricultural Products 

Certified Under the U.S.-Canadian Equivalence 

Arrangement

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 1/27/2012 memoranda No N/A N/A

Attestation Statement for Agricultural Products Certified 

Under the U.S.-Canadian Equivalence Arrangement

MRP AMS Use of Natural Flavors

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 10/31/2011 memoranda No N/A N/A Use of Natural Flavors

MRP AMS

Certification of Agricultural Products that Meet 

NOP Standards 

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 10/31/2011 memoranda No N/A N/A

Certification of Agricultural Products that Meet NOP 

Standards 

MRP AMS Labeling of Alcoholic Beverages

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 12/10/2012 memoranda No N/A N/A Labeling of Alcoholic Beverages

MRP AMS Access to the Outdoors for Livestock

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 10/31/2011 memoranda No N/A N/A Access to the Outdoors for Livestock

MRP AMS Reporting Health and Safety Violations

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 10/31/2011 memoranda No N/A N/A Reporting Health and Safety Violations

MRP AMS Private Label Certification

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 10/31/2011 memoranda No N/A N/A Private Label Certification

MRP AMS

California State Organic Program, Additional 

Requirements Granted

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 10/31/2011 memoranda No N/A N/A

California State Organic Program, Additional 

Requirements Granted

MRP AMS

Calculating the Percentage of Organically 

Produced Ingredients

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 10/31/2011 memoranda No N/A N/A

Calculating the Percentage of Organically Produced 

Ingredients

MRP AMS Grower Group Certification

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 10/31/2011 memoranda No N/A N/A Grower Group Certification
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP AMS

NOP Statements: Cloning and Organic Livestock 

Production

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 10/31/2011 memoranda No N/A N/A

NOP Statements: Cloning and Organic Livestock 

Production

MRP AMS Confinement of Poultry Flocks

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 4/3/2017 memoranda No N/A N/A Confinement of Poultry Flocks

MRP AMS

Clarification of Existing Regulations Regarding 

the Use of Genetically Modified Organisms in 

Organic Agriculture

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 10/31/2011 memoranda No N/A N/A

Clarification of Existing Regulations Regarding the Use of 

Genetically Modified Organisms in Organic Agriculture

MRP AMS

Labeling of Textiles that Contain Organic 

Ingredients

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 10/31/2011 memoranda No N/A N/A Labeling of Textiles that Contain Organic Ingredients

MRP AMS Production and Certification of Aquatic Plants

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 9/12/2012 memoranda No N/A N/A Production and Certification of Aquatic Plants

MRP AMS

Placement of Certified Organic By *** 

Statement

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 1/9/2013 memoranda No N/A N/A Placement of Certified Organic By *** Statement

MRP AMS Cell Fusion Techniques Used in Seed Production

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 2/1/2013 memoranda No N/A N/A Cell Fusion Techniques Used in Seed Production

MRP AMS Humic Acid Extraction

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 12/16/2013 memoranda No N/A N/A Humic Acid Extraction

MRP AMS

Synthetic Algicides, Disinfectants, and Sanitizers 

Allowed in Organic Crop Production

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 6/6/2014 memoranda No N/A N/A

Synthetic Algicides, Disinfectants, and Sanitizers Allowed 

in Organic Crop Production

MRP AMS Aquatic Plant Extracts

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 3/12/2014 memoranda No N/A N/A Aquatic Plant Extracts

MRP AMS Chlorine Use in Egg Breaking Facilities

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 8/5/2014 memoranda No N/A N/A Chlorine Use in Egg Breaking Facilities

MRP AMS Biodegradable Biobased Mulch Film

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 1/22/2015 memoranda No N/A N/A Biodegradable Biobased Mulch Film

MRP AMS Nanotechnology

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 3/24/2015 memoranda Yes 12/29/2014 N/A Nanotechnology

MRP AMS Electrolyzed Water

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 9/11/2015 memoranda No N/A N/A Electrolyzed Water
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP AMS Implementation of the Access to Pasture Rule

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 10/4/2010 memoranda No N/A N/A Implementation of the Access to Pasture Rule

MRP AMS Neotame Not Allowed in Organic Foods

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 1/6/2011 memoranda No N/A N/A Neotame Not Allowed in Organic Foods

MRP AMS

Impact of U.S. - EU Organic Equivalency 

Arrangement

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 3/15/2012 memoranda No N/A N/A Impact of U.S. - EU Organic Equivalency Arrangement

MRP AMS Certification of Operations Based in Canada

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 3/19/2012 memoranda No N/A N/A Certification of Operations Based in Canada

MRP AMS

Criteria and Qualifications for Organic 

Inspectors

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 4/27/2012 memoranda No N/A N/A Criteria and Qualifications for Organic Inspectors

MRP AMS

Exporting European Union Organic Products to 

the United States

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 5/25/2012 memoranda No N/A N/A

Exporting European Union Organic Products to the United 

States

MRP AMS

Exporting USDA Organic Products to the 

European Union

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 5/25/2012 memoranda No N/A N/A Exporting USDA Organic Products to the European Union

MRP AMS Sodium Nitrate Use in Organic Crop Production

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 9/11/2012 memoranda No N/A N/A Sodium Nitrate Use in Organic Crop Production

MRP AMS Periodic Residue Testing of Organic Products

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 2/28/2013 memoranda No N/A N/A Periodic Residue Testing of Organic Products

MRP AMS

Use of Brand or Company Names Containing 

the Word “Organic” 

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 8/22/2014 memoranda No N/A N/A

Use of Brand or Company Names Containing the Word 

“Organic” 

MRP AMS Corn Steep Liquor

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 1/31/2011 memoranda No N/A N/A Corn Steep Liquor

MRP AMS

Organic INTEGRITY Database Launch 

(September 2015)

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 9/10/2015 memoranda No N/A N/A Organic INTEGRITY Database Launch (September 2015)

MRP AMS

Pasture for Organic Ruminant Livestock: 

Understanding and Implementing the Organic 

Pasture Rule

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 5/23/2011 bulletin No N/A N/A

Pasture for Organic Ruminant Livestock: Understanding 

and Implementing the Organic Pasture Rule

MRP AMS National List Petition Guidelines

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 3/11/2016 guidance No N/A N/A National List Petition Guidelines
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP AMS Guide for Organic Crop Producers

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 12/10/2012 guidance No N/A N/A Guide for Organic Crop Producers

MRP AMS Guide for Organic Livestock Producers

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 12/10/2012 guidance No N/A N/A Guide for Organic Livestock Producers

MRP AMS Guide for Organic Processors

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 12/10/2012 guidance No N/A N/A Guide for Organic Processors

MRP AMS Guide to Organic Certification

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 12/10/2012 guidance No N/A N/A Guide to Organic Certification

MRP AMS Treated Lumber – Draft Guidance

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 8/31/2016 guidance No N/A N/A Treated Lumber – Draft Guidance

MRP AMS

Calculating the Percentage of Organic 

Ingredients in Multi-Ingredient Products – Draft 

Guidance | Sample Calculation Worksheet 

(xls)

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 12/5/2016 guidance No N/A N/A Draft Guidance

MRP AMS

Procedure – Peer Review of National Organic 

Program (NOP) Accreditation

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 5/12/2016 memoranda No N/A N/A

Procedure – Peer Review of National Organic Program 

(NOP) Accreditation

MRP AMS

Procedure – Peer Review of National Organic 

Program (NOP) Accreditation

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 12/8/2015 memoranda No N/A N/A

Procedure – Peer Review of National Organic Program 

(NOP) Accreditation

MRP AMS Separation of Duties in Certification Decisions

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 4/7/2014 guidance No N/A N/A Separation of Duties in Certification Decisions

MRP AMS Annual Report Checklist

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 1/13/2012 guidance No N/A N/A Annual Report Checklist

MRP AMS Internal Program Review Requirements

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 8/2/2013 guidance No N/A N/A Internal Program Review Requirements

MRP AMS Submitting Annual Lists of Certified Operations

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 12/13/2016 memoranda No N/A N/A Submitting Annual Lists of Certified Operations

MRP AMS Personnel Performance Evaluations

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 3/6/2017 memoranda No N/A N/A Personnel Performance Evaluations
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP AMS Auditor Criteria

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 5/22/2017 memoranda No N/A N/A Auditor Criteria

MRP AMS Evaluating Auditor Performance

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 12/8/2015 memoranda No N/A N/A Evaluating Auditor Performance

MRP AMS Instruction – Responding to Noncompliances

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 1/13/2012 memoranda No N/A N/A Instruction – Responding to Noncompliances

MRP AMS Material Review – Interim Instruction

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 8/30/2016 memoranda No N/A N/A Material Review – Interim Instruction

MRP AMS Equivalence Determination Procedures

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 10/29/2015 memoranda No N/A N/A Equivalence Determination Procedures

MRP AMS

Instructions for Completing an NOP Import 

Certificate

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 1/8/2014 guidance No N/A N/A Instructions for Completing an NOP Import Certificate

MRP AMS General Recognition Procedures

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 5/7/2015 guidance No N/A N/A General Recognition Procedures

MRP AMS

Certifying Agent Acronyms for TM-11 Export 

Certificates

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 6/19/2017 guidance No N/A N/A Certifying Agent Acronyms for TM-11 Export Certificates

MRP AMS

Enforcement of USDA Organic Regulations: 

Penalty Matrix

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 1/20/2015 guidance No N/A N/A Enforcement of USDA Organic Regulations: Penalty Matrix

MRP AMS Who Needs to be Certified?

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 2/13/2014 guidance No N/A N/A Who Needs to be Certified?

MRP AMS

Use of Brand or Company Names Containing 

the Word “Organic”

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 8/14/2014 guidance No N/A N/A

Use of Brand or Company Names Containing the Word 

“Organic”

MRP AMS

Maintaining the Integrity of Organic Imports - 

Interim Instruction

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 10/25/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

Maintaining the Integrity of Organic Imports - Interim 

Instruction

MRP AMS Adverse Action Appeal Process

NOP Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certifed 

Operations 12/23/2015 guidance No N/A N/A Adverse Action Appeal Process
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP AMS

5006: Processed Animal Manure in Organic 

Crop Production

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 7/22/2011 guidance No N/A N/A

5006: Processed Animal Manure in Organic Crop 

Production

MRP AMS

5008: Reassessed Inert Ingredients

Notice to Petitioners

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 7/22/2011 guidance No N/A N/A

5008: Reassessed Inert Ingredients

Notice to Petitioners

MRP AMS

5012: Approval of Liquid Fertilizers for Use in 

Organic Production

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 7/22/2011 guidance No N/A N/A

5012: Approval of Liquid Fertilizers for Use in Organic 

Production

MRP AMS 5014: Certification of Organic Yeast

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 7/22/2011 guidance No N/A N/A 5014: Certification of Organic Yeast

MRP AMS Calculating Dry Matter Intake from Pasture

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 7/22/2011 guidance No N/A N/A Calculating Dry Matter Intake from Pasture

MRP AMS

Dry Matter Demand Tables for Classes of Dairy 

Cattle

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 7/22/2011 guidance No N/A N/A Dry Matter Demand Tables for Classes of Dairy Cattle

MRP AMS

Dry Matter Demand Tables for Classes of Beef 

Cattle

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 7/22/2011 guidance No N/A N/A Dry Matter Demand Tables for Classes of Beef Cattle

MRP AMS

Dry Matter Intake Calculation Workseet & 

Example Using National Research Council (NRC) 

Values

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 7/22/2011 guidance No N/A N/A

Dry Matter Intake Calculation Workseet & Example Using 

National Research Council (NRC) Values

MRP AMS

Dry Matter Intake Calculation Workseet Using 

Body Weight Values

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 7/22/2011 guidance No N/A N/A

Dry Matter Intake Calculation Workseet Using Body 

Weight Values

MRP AMS

Pasture Worksheet: Rotational/Stocking 

Grazing Systems

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 3/9/2011 guidance No N/A N/A Pasture Worksheet: Rotational/Stocking Grazing Systems
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP AMS

Dry Matter Demand Tables for Classes of Dairy 

Goats

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 7/22/2011 guidance No N/A N/A Dry Matter Demand Tables for Classes of Dairy Goats

MRP AMS

Natural Resources and Biodiversity 

Conservation Guidance

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 1/15/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

Natural Resources and Biodiversity Conservation 

Guidance

MRP AMS

Response to Comments (on Natural Resources 

and Biodiversity Conservation Guidance)

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 1/15/2016 guidance No N/A N/A Response to Comments

MRP AMS

Compost & Vermicompost in Organic Crop 

Production

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 7/22/2011 guidance No N/A N/A

Compost & Vermicompost in Organic Crop Production

MRP AMS

Response to Comments (Compost & 

Vermicompost)

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 7/22/2011 guidance No N/A N/A Response to Comments (Compost & Vermicompost)

MRP AMS

5022: Wild Crop Harvesting

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 7/22/2011 guidance No N/A N/A

5022: Wild Crop Harvesting

MRP AMS Response to Comments (Wild Crop Harvesting)

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 7/22/2011 guidance No N/A N/A Response to Comments

MRP AMS

Substances Used in Post-Harvest Handling of 

Organic Products

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 1/15/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

hSubstances Used in Post-Harvest Handling of Organic 

Products

MRP AMS Response to Comments (Post-harvest handling)

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 1/15/2016 guidance No N/A N/A Response to Comments (Post-harvest handling)

MRP AMS

5025: Commingling & Contamination 

Prevention in Organic Production & Handling 

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 7/22/2011 guidance No N/A N/A

5025: Commingling & Contamination Prevention in 

Organic Production & Handling 
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP AMS

Response to Comments (Commingling and 

Contamination)

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 7/22/2011 guidance No N/A N/A

Response to Comments (Commingling and 

Contamination)

MRP AMS

5026: The Use of Chlorine Materials in Organic 

Production & Handling

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 7/22/2011 guidance No N/A N/A

5026: The Use of Chlorine Materials in Organic Production 

& Handling

MRP AMS Response to Comments (Chlorine Materials)

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 7/22/2011 guidance No N/A N/A Response to Comments (Chlorine Materials)

MRP AMS

The Use of Kelp in Organic Livestock Feed

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 3/4/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

The Use of Kelp in Organic Livestock Feed

MRP AMS Response to Comments (Kelp)

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 3/4/2013 guidance No N/A N/A Response to Comments (Kelp)

MRP AMS

Seeds, Annual Seedlings & Planting Stock in 

Organic Crop Production

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 2/28/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

Seeds, Annual Seedlings & Planting Stock in Organic Crop 

Production

MRP AMS

Response to Comments (Seeds, seedlings, 

planting stock)

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 2/28/2013 guidance No N/A N/A Response to Comments (Seeds, seedlings, planting stock)

MRP AMS

Evaluating Allowed Ingredients and Sources of 

Vitamins and Minerals For Organic Livestock 

Feed 

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 2/28/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

Evaluating Allowed Ingredients and Sources of Vitamins 

and Minerals For Organic Livestock Feed 

MRP AMS

Response to Comments (vitamins & minerals in 

livestock feed)

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 2/28/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

Response to Comments (vitamins & minerals in livestock 

feed)

MRP AMS

Certification Requirements for Handling 

Unpackaged Organic Products

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 1/22/2014 guidance No N/A N/A

Certification Requirements for Handling Unpackaged 

Organic Products
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP AMS

Response to Comments (Handling unpackaged 

products)

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 1/22/2014 guidance No N/A N/A Response to Comments (Handling unpackaged products)

MRP AMS

Products in the “Made With Organic ***” 

Labeling Category

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 5/2/2014 guidance No N/A N/A

Products in the “Made With Organic ***” Labeling 

Category

MRP AMS

Response to Comments (Made with *** 

category)

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 5/2/2014 guidance No N/A N/A Response to Comments (Made with *** category)

MRP AMS “Made With” Organic Labeling Examples

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 5/2/2014 guidance No N/A N/A “Made With” Organic Labeling Examples

MRP AMS

Classification of Materials 

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 12/2/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

Classification of Materials 

MRP AMS Synthetic/Non-Synthetic Decision Tree

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 12/2/2016 guidance No N/A N/A Synthetic/Non-Synthetic Decision Tree

MRP AMS Agricultural/Non-Agricultural Decision Tre

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 12/2/2016 guidance No N/A N/A Agricultural/Non-Agricultural Decision Tre

MRP AMS Response to Comments

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 12/2/2016 guidance No N/A N/A Response to Comments

MRP AMS Materials for Organic Crop Production

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 12/2/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

Materials for Organic Crop Production |

MRP AMS Materials for Organic Crop Production (list)

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 12/2/2016 guidance No N/A N/A Materials for Organic Crop Production (list)
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP AMS

Prohibited Materials for Organic Crop 

Production

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 12/2/2016 guidance No N/A N/A Prohibited Materials for Organic Crop Production

MRP AMS Response to Comments

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 12/2/2016 guidance No N/A N/A Response to Comments

MRP AMS The Organic Certification Process

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 12/16/2013 other No N/A N/A The Organic Certification Process

MRP AMS Recordkeeping of Certified Operations

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 7/22/2011 other No N/A N/A Recordkeeping of Certified Operations

MRP AMS Organic Certificates

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 9/3/2013 other No N/A N/A Organic Certificates

MRP AMS

Responsibilities of Certified Operations 

Changing Accredited Certifying Agents

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 9/25/2012 other No N/A N/A

Responsibilities of Certified Operations Changing 

Accredited Certifying Agents

MRP AMS Reinstating Suspended Organic Operations

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 2/17/2015 other No N/A N/A Reinstating Suspended Organic Operations

MRP AMS Processing Requests for Temporary Variances

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 11/20/2015 other No N/A N/A Processing Requests for Temporary Variances

MRP AMS

Disclosure of Information: USDA-Accredited 

Certifying Agents and Certified Operations to 

the National Organic Program

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 11/23/2011 other No N/A N/A

Disclosure of Information: USDA-Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified Operations to the National Organic 

Program

MRP AMS Unannounced Inspections

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 9/12/2012 other No N/A N/A Unannounced Inspections
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP AMS Sampling Procedures for Residue Testing

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 11/8/2012 other No N/A N/A Sampling Procedures for Residue Testing

MRP AMS

Laboratory Selection Criteria for Pesticide 

Residue Testing

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 11/8/2012 other No N/A N/A Laboratory Selection Criteria for Pesticide Residue Testing

MRP AMS Prohibited Pesticides for NOP Residue Testing

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 7/22/2011 other No N/A N/A Prohibited Pesticides for NOP Residue Testing

MRP AMS

Responding to Results from Pesticide Residue 

Testing

Response to Comments

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 2/28/2013 other No N/A N/A

Responding to Results from Pesticide Residue Testing

Response to Comments

MRP AMS Technical Assistance

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 4/8/2013 other No N/A N/A Technical Assistance

MRP AMS

2615: Organic System Plans, Organic System 

Plan Updates, and Notification of Changes

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 12/16/2013 other No N/A N/A

2615: Organic System Plans, Organic System Plan 

Updates, and Notification of Changes

MRP AMS

Resource Inventory Supplements for Producers 

Participating in USDA NRCS Conservation 

Activity Plan 138

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 4/16/2015 other No N/A N/A

Resource Inventory Supplements for Producers 

Participating in USDA NRCS Conservation Activity Plan 138

MRP AMS

2617: USDA NRCS Conservation Activity Plan 

138 for Organic System Plans and 

Requirements for Certifying Agent Technical 

Service Providers (pdf)

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 2/29/2016 other No N/A N/A

2617: USDA NRCS Conservation Activity Plan 138 for 

Organic System Plans and Requirements for Certifying 

Agent Technical Service Providers (pdf)

MRP AMS

Organic Certification of Industrial Hemp 

Production

National Organic Program 

Accredited Certifying 

Agents and Certified 

Operations 8/23/2016 other No N/A N/A Organic Certification of Industrial Hemp Production

MRP AMS Trustee & Contact Information

Listing of state trustees for 

bonds 5/1/2016 guidance No N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/forms-psp/trustees.pdf

MRP AMS U.S. Standards for Grades of Fruits

Fruit, vegetable and 

specialty crop industry Various other No n/a n/a https://www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards/fruits 

MRP AMS Inspection Instructions for Fruits

Fruit, vegetable and 

specialty crop industry Various other No n/a n/a https://www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards/fruits 
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP AMS Visual Aids for Fruits

Fruit, vegetable and 

specialty crop industry Various other No n/a n/a https://www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards/fruits 

MRP AMS U.S. Standards for Grades of Vegetables

Fruit, vegetable and 

specialty crop industry Various other No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards/vegetables 

MRP AMS Inspection Instructions for Vegetables

Fruit, vegetable and 

specialty crop industry Various other No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards/vegetables 

MRP AMS Visual Aids for Vegetables

Fruit, vegetable and 

specialty crop industry Various other No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards/vegetables 

MRP AMS U.S. Standards for Grades of Nuts

Fruit, vegetable and 

specialty crop industry Various other No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards/nuts 

MRP AMS Inspection Instructions for Nuts

Fruit, vegetable and 

specialty crop industry Various other No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards/nuts 

MRP AMS Visual Aids for Nuts

Fruit, vegetable and 

specialty crop industry Various other No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards/nuts 

MRP AMS U.S. Standards for Grades of Specialty Products

Fruit, vegetable and 

specialty crop industry Various other No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards/specialtyproducts 

MRP AMS Inspection Instructions for Specialty Products

Fruit, vegetable and 

specialty crop industry Various other No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards/specialtyproducts 

MRP AMS Visual Aids for Specialty Products

Fruit, vegetable and 

specialty crop industry Various other No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards/specialtyproducts 

MRP AMS U.S. Standards for Grades of Flowers and Plants

Fruit, vegetable and 

specialty crop industry Various other No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards/flowersplants 

MRP AMS Inspection Instructions for Flowers and Plants

Fruit, vegetable and 

specialty crop industry Various other No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards/flowersplants 

MRP AMS Commercial Item Descriptions Purchasers for institutions Various other No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards/cids 

MRP AMS Operational Rations Inspection Manual

USDA- AMS Specialty Crops 

Inspection (SCI) Division 10/1/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/ORI

nspectionManual.pdf 

MRP AMS

Cumulative Sum Sampling Plan (CUSUM) 

Attributed Standards Only

USDA- AMS Specialty Crops 

Inspection (SCI) Division 10/1/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Cum

ulativeSumSamplingPlan.pdf 

MRP AMS Inspection Series Porfolio

USDA- AMS Specialty Crops 

Inspection (SCI) Division Various other No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/AIM

InspectionSeriesPortfolio.pdf 

MRP AMS Inspection Documents

USDA- AMS Specialty Crops 

Inspection (SCI) Division Various other No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/sci/fresh-products 

MRP AMS Auditing Documents

USDA- AMS Specialty Crops 

Inspection (SCI) Division Various other No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/sci/fresh-products 
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP AMS

Good Agricultural Practices and Good Handling 

Practices Audit Verification Program User's 

Guide

Fresh fruit and vegetable 

industry 4/1/2011 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/GAP

GHP_Audit_Program_User%27s_Guide%5B1%5D.pdf 

MRP AMS

USDA Group GAP & GHP Certification Program 

User's Guide

Fresh fruit and vegetable 

industry 3/1/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Gro

upGAP_Users_Guide.pdf 

MRP AMS

Qualified Through Verification (QTV) Program 

for the Fresh-Cut Produce Industry

USDA_AMS Processed 

Products Division (PPD) 

inspection 7/1/2012 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QTV

_Program_Guide%5B1%5D.pdf 

MRP AMS Plant Systems Audit (PSA) Program

USDA-AMS Processed 

Products Division (PPD) 

inspection 9/1/2011 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Plan

t_Systems_Audit_Program_Manual%5B1%5D.pdf 

MRP AMS Pesticide Residue Testing for Grain Grain handlers 5/23/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Official Moisture Calibrations For Unified Grain 

Moisture Algorithm (UGMA) Compatible 

Meters Grain inspectors 4/25/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Exceptions and Service Agreements Grain inspectors 4/17/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Service Fees and Billing Codes Grain handlers 1/1/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

UNIFORM AND IDENTITY APPAREL AND DRESS 

CODE POLICY Grain inspectors 10/30/2015 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Review Inspections of Grains and Commodities Grain Inspection 8/11/2015 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Grading and Certification of Grain Containing 

Diatomaceous Earth and Silica Gel Grain Inspection 6/19/2015 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Inspection of Hulless Oats Grain handlers 6/15/2015 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Phytosanitary Inspection Grain inspectors 3/16/2015 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Performance Appraisal System - Field 

Performance Elements and Standards Grain inspectors 9/26/2014 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS FGIS Rolling Stock Fall Protection Grain inspectors 8/4/2014 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

National Falling Number Quality Assurance 

Program Grain Inspection 4/23/2014 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Composite Sample Analysis For Combined Land 

Carrier Inspections Grain inspectors 4/8/2014 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Procedures for Bulk Grain Exported in 

Containers Grain inspectors 9/30/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP AMS Inspection for Ragweed Seeds in Lots of Wheat Grain handlers 6/13/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Conflicts of Interest Grain inspectors 6/3/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Falling Number Determination for Wheat Grain inspectors 5/20/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Reporting Violations of the U.S. Grain 

Standards Act & The Agricultural Marketing Act 

of 1946 Grain handlers 5/13/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Inspection of Rapeseed Grain handlers 5/1/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Inspection of Whole Buckwheat Groats 

Purchased bye the Farm Service Agency Grain handlers 5/1/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Inspection of Cracked Corn Grain handlers 5/1/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Inspection of Buckwheat Grain handlers 5/1/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Inspection of Popcorn Grain handlers 5/1/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Inspection of Hulless Barley Grain handlers 5/1/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Inspection of Confectionary Sunflower Seed Grain handlers 5/1/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Inspection of Khorasan Grain handlers 5/1/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Inspection of Specialty Type Corn Grain handlers 5/1/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Inspection of Mustard Seed Grain inspectors 5/1/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Inspection of Safflower Seed Grain handlers 5/1/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Fee-Supported Programs - User-Fee Analysis 

and Funding for Slow Periods and Terminated 

Programs Grain handlers 5/1/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Procedures for Grading Feed Peas Grain handlers 5/1/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

 Exemptions and Waivers of Official Inspection 

and Class X Weighing Requirements Grain handlers 2/22/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Grain Handling Practices Grain handlers 2/22/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP AMS

Examination of Grain for the Presence of TCK 

Smut Spores Grain inspectors 7/24/2012 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Official Inspection Laboratory Location, Design 

and Maintenance Requirements Grain inspectors 3/19/2012 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Inspection of Export Wheat Lots for Canadian 

Thistle Seed Grain inspectors 1/4/2011 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Testing Corn Gluten Feed for Starch, Fat and 

Protein Grain inspectors 11/23/2009 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Inspection of Millet Seed Grain handlers 6/12/2009 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Stowage Examination Services Grain inspectors 4/8/2009 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Quality Management Program, Requirements 

for Official Service Providers Grain inspectors 3/25/2009 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Agricultural Commodity Technician Proficiency 

Required for Promotion to GS-6 Grain inspectors 9/15/2008 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Uniform File Sample Retention System Grain inspectors 2/25/2008 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

National Export Soybean Sample Collection 

Plan Grain inspectors 10/1/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

VISUAL REFERENCE IMAGE INTERPRETIVE LINE 

PRINTS Grain inspectors 9/24/2015 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Sample Collection Responsobilities for Verifying 

the Accuracy of Moisture Meter Calibrations 

Crop Year 2017 Grain inspectors 5/16/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Bean Inspection Handbook Grain inspectors guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Equipment Handbook Grain inspectors 8/8/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Fumigation Handbook Grain inspectors guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Grain Inspection Handbook, Book I - Sampling Grain inspectors guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Grain Inspection Handbook, Book II - Grading 

Procedures Grain inspectors guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Grain Inspection Handbook, Book III -Inspection 

Procedures Grain inspectors guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Grain Inspection Handbook, Book IV -Forms 

and Certificates Grain inspectors guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Hop Inspection Handbook Grain inspectors guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP AMS Mechanical Sampling Systems Handbook Grain inspectors guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Moisture Handbook Grain inspectors guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Mycotoxin Handbook Grain inspectors guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Near Infrared Transmittance (NIRT) Handbook Grain inspectors guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Handbook Grain inspectors guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Pea and Lentil Handbook Grain inspectors guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Processed Commodities Handbook Grain inspectors guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Rice Inspection Handbook Grain inspectors guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Sanitation Handbook Grain inspectors guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Weighing Handbook Grain inspectors guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Quality Handbook Grain inspectors guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Certifying Multiple Odors and COFO Grain inspectors 7/17/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

HVAC Inspection; Durum Wheat File Sample 

Retention Grain inspectors 1/23/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Accuracy Requirements for Written and 

Practical Inspector Exams Grain inspectors 10/31/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Launch Boat Safety Grain inspectors 10/14/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Hop Inspection Revision Grain handlers 8/22/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Fungicidal Additives Applied to Grain Grain handlers 7/8/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Universal Waste Management (Storage and 

Disposal of Fluorescent Lamps and Household 

Batteries) Grain handlers 6/29/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Picking up Submitted Samples Grain handlers 4/29/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Milled Rice Fortification Determination Grain handlers 2/29/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP AMS

Certification of Falling Number Based on 

Composite Samples Grain handlers 10/30/2015 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Country of Destination Grain inspectors 9/25/2015 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Container Stowage Exam Grain inspectors 1/16/2015 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Performing Stowage Exams on Rail when Probe 

Sampling is Requested Grain inspectors 11/7/2014 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Testing Basis for Stress Crack Analysis and Load 

Orders Grain handlers 9/25/2014 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Large Animal Excreta Grain handlers 6/17/2014 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS 88 Hour Rule for Containers Grain handlers 1/14/2014 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Replacing FGIS and P&SP Program Logo with 

USDA Logo to Properly Brand “One USDA” Grain inspectors 5/2/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Fumigation Information for Processed 

Commodity Phytosanitary Inspections Grain inspectors 3/27/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Probe Sampling AMA Commodities Grain inspectors 10/30/2012 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Hops Inspection Grain handlers 8/25/2012 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Changes to Certification Procedures Grain inspectors 2/6/2008 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Near Infrared Transmittance (NIRT) Procedures 

For Foss Infratec Nova Grain inspectors 11/14/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS INSPECTION OF FLOOD DAMAGED GRAIN Grain inspectors 9/28/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

APPROVAL OF NEW NEAR INFRARED 

TRANSMITTANCE (NIRT) INSTRUMENT Grain inspectors 9/11/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS FGIS-930, AMA Output Report Grain inspectors 5/23/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Ordering Plastic Bags, Coin Envelopes, Spear 

Envelopes, Plastic Quart Bottles, and Plastic 

Cable Ties Grain inspectors 12/29/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Transition to New Standard Carrier Weights 

Beginning February 1, 2014 Grain inspectors 1/14/2014 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Approval of New Nuclear Magnetic Resonance 

(NMR) Instruments Grain inspectors 11/21/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP AMS

Additional Parameters for Automated 

Monitoring and Supervision of Official 

Weighing Grain inspectors 10/19/2009 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Suspension of the Guaranteed Home Buyout 

Relocation Travel Allowance Grain inspectors 9/21/2009 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Reporting Insect-Damaged Kernel Results Based 

on a Stage 2 Decision in IDW Grain inspectors 5/9/2008 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Rice Inspection Handbook No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Sanitation Handbook No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Weighing Handbook Weigning guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Quality Handbook Quality Management guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Certifying Multiple Odors and COFO Grain Inspection 7/17/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

HVAC Inspection; Durum Wheat File Sample 

Retention Grain Inspection 1/23/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Accuracy Requirements for Written and 

Practical Inspector Exams Inspector Performance 10/31/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Launch Boat Safety Safety 10/14/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Hop Inspection Revision Commodity Inspection 8/22/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Fungicidal Additives Applied to Grain Grain Inspection 7/8/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Universal Waste Management (Storage and 

Disposal of Fluorescent Lamps and Household 

Batteries) Safety 6/29/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Picking up Submitted Samples Grain Inspection 4/29/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Milled Rice Fortification Determination Commodity Inspection 2/29/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Certification of Falling Number Based on 

Composite Samples Grain Inspection 10/30/2015 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Country of Destination Certification 9/25/2015 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Container Stowage Exam Stowage Examination 1/16/2015 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Performing Stowage Exams on Rail when Probe 

Sampling is Requested Stowage Examination 11/7/2014 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP AMS

Testing Basis for Stress Crack Analysis and Load 

Orders Grain Inspection 9/25/2014 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Large Animal Excreta Grain Inspection 6/17/2014 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS 88 Hour Rule for Containers Grain Inspection 1/14/2014 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Replacing FGIS and P&SP Program Logo with 

USDA Logo to Properly Brand “One USDA” Commuinications 5/2/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Fumigation Information for Processed 

Commodity Phytosanitary Inspections Fumigation Instructions 3/27/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Probe Sampling AMA Commodities Commodity Inspection 10/30/2012 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Hops Inspection Commodity Inspection 8/25/2012 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS Changes to Certification Procedures Certification 2/6/2008 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Near Infrared Transmittance (NIRT) Procedures 

For Foss Infratec Nova Equipment 11/14/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS INSPECTION OF FLOOD DAMAGED GRAIN Grain Inspection 9/28/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

APPROVAL OF NEW NEAR INFRARED 

TRANSMITTANCE (NIRT) INSTRUMENT Equipment 9/11/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS FGIS-930, AMA Output Report Commodity Inspection 5/23/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Ordering Plastic Bags, Coin Envelopes, Spear 

Envelopes, Plastic Quart Bottles, and Plastic 

Cable Ties 12/29/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Transition to New Standard Carrier Weights 

Beginning February 1, 2014 Grain Inspection 1/14/2014 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Approval of New Nuclear Magnetic Resonance 

(NMR) Instruments Equipment 11/21/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Additional Parameters for Automated 

Monitoring and Supervision of Official 

Weighing Grain Inspection 10/19/2009 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Suspension of the Guaranteed Home Buyout 

Relocation Travel Allowance 9/21/2009 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.

MRP AMS

Reporting Insect-Damaged Kernel Results Based 

on a Stage 2 Decision in IDW Grain Inspection 5/9/2008 guidance No N/A N/A

NOTE: Due to a recent reorganization, weblinks are 

being updated.
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS Animal Care Policy Manual

Licensees and registrants 

under the Animal Welfare 

Act (AWA) Various guidance No est. 4/1/2007 APHIS-2007-0110

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/downloads/

Animal%20Care%20Policy%20Manual.pdf 

MRP APHIS

Questions and Answers: Retail Pet Store Final 

Rule Pet animal dealers 12/1/2013

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_welfare

/2013/faq_retail_pets_final_rule.pdf

MRP APHIS Does APHIS’ New Retail Pet Rule Impact Me? Pet animal dealers 4/1/2014 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_welfare

/2013/retail_pets_checklist.pdf

MRP APHIS

Retail Pet Store Rule and Importation of Live 

Dogs Rule – Guidance for Breeders, Brokers and 

Importers Pet animal dealers Not dated guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/downloads/

retail-pet-store-guidance.pdf

MRP APHIS

Am I Regulated Under APHIS’ New Retail Pet 

Rule? Pet animal dealers 11/7/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/downloads/

Retail_Pet_Store_Rule/Webinar%20Retail%20Pet%20Stor

e%20Am%20I%20regulated%2011-7-13.pdf

MRP APHIS

What is APHIS’ Inspection Process in the 

Home?

Licensees and registrants 

under the AWA 11/21/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/downloads/

Retail_Pet_Store_Rule/Webinar%20Retail%20Pet%20Stor

e%20Implementation%2011-21-13.pdf

MRP APHIS

Questions and Answers: Importing Live Dogs 

into the United States Dog importers 9/1/2017

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/downloads/

Tech-Note-Importation-of-Live-Dogs.pdf

MRP APHIS USDA HIO Training Presentations Horse industry inspectors 2/19/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/hp/downloa

ds/hio/FY17-USDA-HIO-Training-Presentations.pdf

MRP APHIS Horse Protection Program Resource Manual

Anyone engaging in 

activities covered under 

the Horse Protection Act 

(HPA) Not dated guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/hp/downloa

ds/hio/HP-Resource-Manual-Module.pdf

MRP APHIS

USDA Horse Protection Program: HIO 

Certification Process

Horse industry 

organizations 4/1/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/hp/downloa

ds/tech%20note%20-

%20Certification%20Requirements%20for%20DQP%20Pro

grams%20-%20official%20web%20layout.pdf

MRP APHIS

Horse Protection Program: Definitions of 

Foreign Substances Found

Anyone engaging in 

activities covered under 

the HPA Not dated guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/hp/downloa

ds/Foreign_Substance_Definitions.pdf

MRP APHIS

The Role of the Part-time Attending 

Veterinarian under the Animal Welfare Act

Attending veterinarians 

who work with licensees 

and registrants under the 

AWA 9/25/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/downloads/

awa/Attending-Vet-PPT-09-25-2017_secure.pdf

MRP APHIS

Regulatory Compliance for Commercial Dog 

Breeders: Introductory Course Dog breeders 4/25/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalwelfar

e/caw/education+and+training/ct_commercial_dog_bree

ders
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

Regulatory Compliance for Commercial 

Breeders of Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, or Rabbits: 

Introductory Course

Breeders of guinea pigs, 

hamsters, and rabbits 4/14/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalwelfar

e/caw/education+and+training/ct_commercial_guineapig

s_hamsters_rabbits

MRP APHIS Daily Observation

Licensees and registrants 

under the AWA 12/1/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_welfare

/2017/ac-tech-note-daily-observation.pdf

MRP APHIS

Incentives for Identifying, Reporting, 

Correcting, and Preventing Noncompliance with 

the Animal Welfare Act

Licensees and registrants 

under the AWA 12/1/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_welfare

/2017/ac-tech-note-incentives-animal-welfare-actcompliance.pdf

MRP APHIS

Responsibilities of Management of Horse 

Shows, Exhibitions, Sales, and Auctions

Management of horse 

shows, exhibitions, sales, 

and auctions covered 

under the HPA 10/1/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_welfare

/2016/October-2016-HPA-management-tech-note-final102116.pdf

MRP APHIS

Questions and Answers: An Overview of 

Inspections Conducted under the Horse 

Protection Act for the Management of Horse 

Shows, Exhibitions, Sales, and Auctions

Anyone engaging in 

activities covered under 

the HPA 10/1/2016

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_welfare

/2016/October-2016-HPA-Manager-Inspection-ProcessTech-Note-final-102116.pdf

MRP APHIS

Questions and Answers: Responsibilities of 

Horse Exhibitors1 and Transporters under the 

Horse Protection Act

Horse exhibitors and 

transporters covered under 

the HPA 10/1/2016

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_welfare

/2016/October-2016-HPA-Exhibitor-and-Transporter-TechNote-final-102116.pdf

MRP APHIS

Brucellosis and Dog Kennels: What Breeders 

Need To Know Dog breeders 8/1/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/downloads/

CanineBrucellosisBro-finalfp.pdf

MRP APHIS

New Classification of the Dingo and New 

Guinea Singing Dog

Licensees and registrants 

under the AWA with dingos 

or new guinea singing dogs 4/1/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/downloads/

tech-notes/tech-note-New-Classification-of-the-Dingo-andNew-Guinea-Singing-Dog-April-2016.pdf

MRP APHIS

Handling and Husbandry of Neonatal 

Nondomestic Cats

Licensees and registrants 

under the AWA with 

neonatal nondomestic cats 3/1/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_welfare

/2016/tech-neonatal-nondomestic-cats.pdf

MRP APHIS

Animal Welfare Act Guidelines for County and 

State Fairs

County and State fair 

operators 2/1/2012 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_welfare

/content/printable_version/fs_fairex.pdf

MRP APHIS Animal Exhibitors Animal exhibitors 2/1/2012 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_welfare

/content/printable_version/fs_anexhit.pdf

MRP APHIS Handling Fish Fed to Fish-Eating Animals

Licensees and registrants 

under the AWA with fisheating mammals 6/1/1998 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/downloads/

marine_mammals/mmfish.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS Sterlization of Marine Mammal Pool Waters

Licensees and registrants 

under the AWA with 

marine mammals 10/1/1991 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/downloads/

marine_mammals/mmsterile.pdf

MRP APHIS Proper Giraffe Care in Cold Weather

Licensees and registrants 

under the AWA with 

giraffes Not dated guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/downloads/

tech-note-giraffes-in-the-cold.pdf

MRP APHIS

Information Sheet on Declawing and Tooth 

Removal

Licensees and registrants 

under the AWA with wild 

or exotic carnivores

or nonhuman primates 8/1/2006 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/downloads/

big_cat/declaw_tooth.pdf

MRP APHIS

Comparable Standards Evaluations for Foreign 

Facilities

Licensees and registrants 

under the AWA with a 

foreign facility housing 

marine mammals Not dated guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/downloads/

COMPARABLE-STANDARDS-EVALUATION-FOR-FOREIGNFACILITIES.pdf

MRP APHIS

Questions and Answers: Importing Live Dogs 

Into the United States Dog importers 11/1/2014

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_welfare

/2014/faq_live_dog_imports.pdf

MRP APHIS Temperature and Humidity in Dog Kennels

Licensees and registrants 

under the AWA with dogs 4/1/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/content/prin

table_version/Tech%20note%20-

%20Temperature%20and%20Humidity%20in%20Dog%20

Kennels-QA%20%20April%202013.pdf

MRP APHIS Puppy Socialization Dog breeders 9/1/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/content/prin

table_version/Tech%20note%20-

%20puppy%20socialization%20-%20Sept%202013.pdf

MRP APHIS

Biotechnology Regulatory Services' (BRS) Web 

List - GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS 

entities regulated under 7 

CFR 340 can find links to 

guidance for permits, 

notifications, petitions, and 

ePermits 7/13/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/biotechnolo

gy/sa_guidance_documents

MRP APHIS

Guidance Document from BRS Web list: Permit 

User's Guide with special guidance for ePermits

entities regulated under 7 

CFR 340 under Permit 3/8/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/biotechnology/downloads/p

ermit_guidance.pdf

MRP APHIS

Guidance Document from BRS Web list : 

Accessing ePermits

entities regulated under 7 

CFR 340 who use ePermits 7/15/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/resources/permits/ct_

learn_epermits

MRP APHIS

Guidance Document from BRS Web list: 

Minimum Separation Distances to be used for 

Confined Field Tests of Certain Genetically 

Engineered Plants

entities regulated under 7 

CFR 340 8/1/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/biotechnology/downloads/s

ep_dist_table_0813.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

Guidance Document from BRS Web list: BRS 

User’s Guide: General Document Preparation 

Guidelines for Submission to BRS

entities regulated under 7 

CFR 340 applying for a 

permit, notification, nonregulated status, or 

extension of non-regulated 

status 2/22/2011 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/brs/pdf/Doc_Prep_Guidance

.pdf

MRP APHIS

Guidance Document from BRS Web list: 

Guidance for Submission of 

Planting/Environmental Release Reports and 

Reports of No Planting /Release Submitted Via 

Email or Mail

entities regulated under 7 

CFR 340 not using ePermits 

to submit reports

2/23/2011 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/brs/pdf/guidance_ppr_subm

ission.pdf

MRP APHIS

Guidance Document from BRS Web list: 

Guidance for Submission of Field Test Reports 

submitted via e-mail or mail

entities regulated under 7 

CFR 340 not using ePermits 

to submit reports

 3/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/biotechnology/downloads/fi

eld_test_reports_guidance_030317.pdf

MRP APHIS

Guidance Document from BRS Web list: 

Guidance for Submission of Volunteeer 

Monitoring Reports submitted via e-mail or 

mail 

entities regulated under 7 

CFR 340 not using ePermits 

to submit reports

7/13/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/biotechnology/downloads/V

MR_entry_guidance.pdf

MPR APHIS

Document from BRS Web list: Statement on 

Drosophilia Courtesy Permit Applications

developers of GE 

organisms not regulated 

under 7 CFR 340 1/26/2016 statement No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/biotechnolo

gy/permits-notificationspetitions/sa_permits/ct_permits_drosophila

MPR APHIS

Guidance Document from BRS Web list: APHIS 

Recommendations for Best Management 

Practices for Authorized Field Trials of 

Regulated Herbicide-Resistant Crops

entities regulated under 7 

CFR 340 10/15/2014 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/brs/aphisdocs/aphis_bmp_r

ecs_hr_crops.pdf

MPR APHIS Changes to Wheat permitting Requirements

GE wheat developers 

regulated under 7 CFR 340 1/26/2016 statement No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/biotechnolo

gy/permits-notificationspetitions/sa_permits/changes+to+wheat+permitting+requ

irements

MPR APHIS

Guidance Document from BRS Web list: 

Changes to Wheat permitting requirements 

GE wheat developers 

regulated under 7 CFR 340 12/1/2015 statement No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/biotechnology/downloads/w

heat_permit_change.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MPR APHIS

Guidance Document from BRS Web list: USDAAPHIS Biotechnology Regulatory Services User 

Guide Notification entities regulated under 7 

CFR 340 under Notification 3/29/2011 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/biotechnology/downloads/n

otification_guidance_0311.pdf

MPR APHIS

Guidance Document from BRS Web list : 

Appendix - Guidance Related to Critical Habitat 

Analysis

entities regulated under 7 

CFR 340 12/14/2011 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/brs/pdf/BRS_critical_hab_gu

ide_notif.pdf

MPR APHIS

Guidance Document from BRS Web list: 

Guidance for New Users to the Petition Process

entities regulated under 7 

CFR 340 new to the 

process of applying for a 

determination of nonregulated status 1/26/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/biotechnolo

gy/permits-notificationspetitions/petitions/ct_new_users_petitions

MPR APHIS

Guidance Document from BRS Web list: Guide 

for preparing and Submitting a Petition for 

Genetically Engineered Plants

entities regulated under 7 

CFR 340 applying for a 

determination of nonregulated status 7/13/2017 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.aphis.usda.gov/brs/pdf/usergen8.pdf

MPR APHIS

Guidance Document from BRS Web list: 

Additional (Petition) Guidance on Agronomic 

Performance Data of Corn

entities regulated under 7 

CFR 340 applying for a 

determination of nonregulated status of corn 1/26/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/biotechnolo

gy/permits-notificationspetitions/sa_guidance_documents/ct_cornguidance

MPR APHIS

Guidance Document from BRS Web list : USDAAPHIS Biotechnology Regulatory Services 

Request to Extend Nonregulated Status from a 

Previous Determination: Extension Guidance 

for Developers

entities regulated under 7 

CFR 340 requesting an 

extension of non-regulated 

status 2/22/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/brs/aphisdocs/guidance_ext

_nonreg.pdf

MRP APHIS ePermits FAQs

entities applying for an 

APHIS authorization who 

use ePermits 12/12/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/permits/downloads/ePermit

s_FAQs.pdf

MRP APHIS

ePermits Guidance Documents: BRS Permit 

(links to BRS Permit Data Requirements 

Document, BRS Permit XML Schema Definition, 

XML Samples, and Special Characters for the 

Web)

entities regulated under 7 

CFR 340 under Permit who 

use ePermits 5/20/2011 guidance No N/A N/A

https://epermits.aphis.usda.gov/ePermits/XML_SCHEMA/

permit.html

MRP APHIS

ePermits User Guides: BRS Notifications (links 

to BRS Notification Data Requriements, BRS 

Notification XML Schema Definition, XML 

Samples, and Special Characters for the Web) 

entities regulated under 7 

CFR 340 under Notification 

who use ePermits 5/20/2011 guidance No N/A N/A

https://epermits.aphis.usda.gov/ePermits/XML_SCHEMA/

index.html
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

ePermits User Guides: BRS Reports and 

Notices (links to BRS Reports and Notices User 

Guide, BRS Resports Data Tables for XML 

Uploading, BRS Reports XML Upload Design, 

BRS Planting Report XML Schema Definition, 

BRS Volunteer Monitoring Report XML Schema 

Definition, BRS Field Test Report XML Schema 

Definition, and Sample Reports)

entities regulated under 7 

CFR 340 who use ePermits 10/1/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

https://epermits.aphis.usda.gov/ePermits/XML_SCHEMA/

reports.html

MPR APHIS Am I Regulated under 7 CFR part 340?

Developers who want to 

submit an 'Am I Regulated' 

Inquiry 6/30/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/biotechnolo

gy/am-i-regulated

MPR APHIS

How to Report an Unauthorized or Accidental 

Release

general public and entities 

regulated under 7 CFR 340 

reporting an actual or 

suspect unauthorized 

release of a GE organism 6/17/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/biotechnolo

gy/sa_compliance_and_inspections/ct_compliance_incide

nt

MPR APHIS Unauthorized GE Petunias

information for the general 

public and importers and 

developers of petunias 5/16/2017 statement No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/biotechnolo

gy/brs-news-and-information/petunia_overview

MPR APHIS

(Guidance Related to Unauthorized GE 

Petunias) APHIS Guidance to Industry 

Regarding the Destruction of Potential GE 

Petunias

non-regulatory guidance to 

importers and developers 

of petunias 10/18/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/biotechnology/downloads/p

etunia_disposition_guidance.pdf

MPR APHIS

(Guidance Related to Unauthorized GE 

Petunias) APHIS Instructions to Facilitate the 

Importation on Non-GE Petunia Varieties

non-regulatory guidance to 

importers of petunias 6/22/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/biotechnology/downloads/p

etunia_guidance_imports.pdf

MPR APHIS

(Guidance Related to Unauthorized GE 

Petunia) Guidance for the Testing of GE 

Petunias

non-regulatory guidance to 

importers and developers 

of petunias 5/26/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/biotechnology/downloads/p

etunia_testing_guidance.pdf

MPR APHIS

(Guidance Related to Unauthorized GE 

Petunias) Guidance for Use of Third-Party Labs 

for Testing GE Petunia Varieties

non-regulatory guidance to 

importers and developers 

of petunias 7/10/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/biotechnology/downloads/p

etunia_labs.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MPR

Biotechnology Quality Management Support 

(BQMS) Modules. (Links to modules for: 

Document Control; Record Control; 

Competence Awareness and Training 

Procedure; Management Review Meeting 

Format; Site Selection Planning; Storage; 

Transport, Movement and Import; 

Environmental Release Planning and 

Monitoring; Post-harvest Handling and 

Transfer; Devitalization and Final Disposition; 

Potential Regulatory Compliance Incidents; 

Reporting Format for Potential Regulatory 

Compliance Incidents; Internal Audit; Corrective 

Action (CAR); Preventive Action (PAR); 

CAR/PAR Format

Developers of GE 

organisms/regulated 

entities for how to develop 

sound quality management 

practices to enhance 

compliance with APHIS 

regulations 1/18/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/biotechnolo

gy/bqms/bqms_user_orientation

MRP APHIS

Stakeholder Announcement: ePermits Planting 

Report Upgrade

information for entities 

regulated under 7 CFR 340 3/29/2017 statement No N/A N/A

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDAAPHIS/b

ulletins/190d6b3

MRP APHIS

Stakeholder Announcement: ePermits Planting 

Report Upgrade Postponed

entities regulated under 7 

CFR 340 4/12/2017 statement No N/A N/A

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDAAPHIS/b

ulletins/193dcbd

MRP APHIS

Animal Disease Traceability Monitoring and 

Compliance Guidelines General public 3/7/2014 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/traceability/downloads/ADT

_monitoring_and_compliance_guidelines.pdf

MRP APHIS Animal Product Manual General public 2017 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/apm.pdf

MRP APHIS Cervid Health Stakeholder Q & A General public 42101

frequently asked 

questions No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/animal-diseaseinformation/sa_alternate_livestock/sa_cervid_health/sa_

cwd/ct_cwd_q_a

MRP APHIS Chronic Wasting Disease Program Standards General public 2014 guidance No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/animal_disea

ses/cwd/downloads/cwd_program_standards.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 08-19 Electronic Maintenance of 

Paper Records

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2008 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 09-02 Dilution of Preservative 

Screening for Broth-Based Sterility Tests

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2009 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 09-04 Conversion Formulas for S/P 

Ratio to Titer in Diagnostic Test Kit Inserts

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2009 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 09-05 Consistency of Avian Safety 

Testing Parameters in Outlines of Production 

for Multi-fraction Avian Products

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2009 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 09-15 Autogenous Vaccines 

Containing Porcine Circovirus

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2009 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 09-25 Dilution of Preservative 

Screening for Plate-Based Sterility Tests

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2009 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017
Mission 

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RIN or Other 

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USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 10-10 Follow-up Sterility Check 

Testing

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2010 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 10-11 Obtaining the Testing Plan for 

Authorized Master Seed/Master Cell Sample 

Submissions

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2010 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017
Mission 

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Date

Document 

Description

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Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 11-01 The Management and 

Disposition of Eggs, Chickens, and Biological 

Products Following a Chicken Anemia Virus 

Outbreak in a Source Flock

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2011 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 11-02 Generation and 

Implementation of Draft Guidance

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2011 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

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Date

Document 

Description

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Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS CVB Notice 11-12 Product Licensing Plans

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2011 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 11-18 Virus Inactivation and Safety 

Test for Rabies Virus Bulks, Title 9, Code of 

Federal Regulations, Part 113.209

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2011 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

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Date

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Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 12-03 Exemption to Shipping a 

Sample of Inactivated Lot or Bulk Rabies 

Antigen to the Center for Veterinary Biologics

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2012 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 12-04 Appropriate Use of Controls 

for Chicken Anemia Virus Extraneous Agent 

Testing, Availability of a PCR-based Testing 

Protocol, and Availability of a New Testing 

Reagent

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2012 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

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Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 12-05 Testing Exemptions for 

Anitbody Product Donor Animals

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2012 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 12-06 Detection of Mycoplasma 

Contamination in Vaccines and Biological 

Products

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2012 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 12-07 Submission of Master Seeds, 

Master Cell Stocks, and Master Sequences to 

the Center for Veterinary Biologics for 

Confirmatory Testing

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2012 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 12-09 Licensing of Vaccines as 

Preharvest Food Safety Interventions Veterinary biologics 2012 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

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Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 12-11 Virulent Systemic Feline 

Calicivirus Label Claims

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2012 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 12-12 Use of Humane Endpoints 

and Methods in Animal Testing of Biological 

Products

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2012 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

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Date

Document 

Description

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Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 12-21 Conducting Dilution of 

Preservative Studies for Live Bacterial Vaccines

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2012 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 12-25 New Policy on Biological 

Product Samples Submitted to the Center for 

Veterinary Biologics and Concurrent Testing 

Selection Period

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2012 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017
Mission 

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Date

Document 

Description

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Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 13-02 Quaterly Acknowledgement 

Summaries for Selected Submissions

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2013 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 13-05 Use of Polymerase Chain 

Reaction Assays to Measure Potency of 

Inactivated Protein-Based Biologicals

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2013 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

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USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 13-06 Reporting Inactivation Test 

Results on APHIS Forms 2008 for Inactivated 

Veterinary Biological Products with the 

Restriction "For Further Manufacture (FFM)"

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2013 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

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9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 13-10 Changes to the Rabies Virus 

NIH Potency Test Validity Requirements

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2013 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

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or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

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%202017
Mission 

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Date

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Description

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Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 13-17 Summary of Changes for 

Related Study Protocols

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2013 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

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or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 13-18 Discontinuing the Use of 

RelPot Software

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2013 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

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%202017
Mission 

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Date

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Description

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Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 14-06 Safety Data to Support Using 

Multiple Strains of Potentially 

Immunosuppressive Viruses in the Same 

Modified Live Product

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2014 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 14-10 Change in Distribution Policy 

for Memoranda and Notices

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2014 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

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%202017
Mission 

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Date

Document 

Description

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Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 14-16 Processing Special Outlines 

Describing Proposed Serial Release Assays

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2014 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

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or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 15-03 Adjustment for Clostridium 

perfringens Type C and Type D Reagents

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2015 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

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%202017
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 15-04 Nomenclature and Level of 

Identification Required for Leptospira Master 

Seed Bacteria and Challenge Cultures

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2015 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 15-06 Availability of Canine 

Influenza Virus Subtype H3N2

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2015 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

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%202017
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 15-07 Availability of Avian Influenza 

Isolates

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2015 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

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or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 15-08 Changes to the 

Administrative Inspection Review Form

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2015 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

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%202017
Mission 

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Date

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Description

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Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 15-13 Option to Remove Backtitration Hamsters from In Vivo Potency Tests 

for Leptospira Serogroups Canicola and 

Icterohaemorrhagiae

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2015 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

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or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 15-14 System Change at Customs 

and Border Protection for Importing 

Commodities into the United States, including 

Permitted Veterinary Biologics

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2015 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

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or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 16-02 Availability of Avian Influenza 

Isolate and Sequence Information 

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2016 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

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or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 16-03 Veterinary Biologics 

Containing Senecavirus A

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2016 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

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or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

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%202017
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 16-05 Initiation of the National 

Centers for Animal Health Portal for the Center 

for Veterinary Biologics

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2016 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 16-07 In-depth Inspection Report 

Form

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2016 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

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or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

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%202017
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 16-12 Name Change for Biologicals 

Containing Haemophilus paragallinarum , 

Babesia equi , and Ehrlichia reiticii

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2016 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

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9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 16-13 Cancellation of Veterinary 

Services Memorandum 800.90 and 800.92

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2016 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

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or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017
Mission 

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RIN or Other 

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USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 16-14 Expansion of the National 

Centers for Animal Health Portal for the Center 

for Veterinary Biologics

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2016 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

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or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 16-15 Implementation of Single 

Label Claim and Label/Packaging Rules

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2016 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

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Date

Document 

Description

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Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS CVB Notice 16-16 Issuance of Licenses

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2016 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017

MRP APHIS CVB Notice 17-01 Issuances of Licenses

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2017 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

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Date

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Description

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Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 17-02 Issuances of a Conditional 

License for Moraxella Bovoculi Bacterin

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2017 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 17-03 Expanded NCAH Portal 

Functionality: Electronic Outlines of Production 

and Special Outlines

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2017 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

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or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017
Mission 

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Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 17-04 Availability of Avian Influenza 

Isolate and Sequence Information

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2017 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017

MRP APHIS CVB Notice 17-05 Issuances of Licenses

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2017 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 17-06 Option to Remove Backtitration Hamsters from In Vivo Potency Tests 

for Leptospira Serogroups Pomona and 

Grippotyphosa

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2017 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 17-07 Transfer of Availability of Cell 

Lines from the Center for Veterinary Biologics

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2017 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017
Mission 

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Date

Document 

Description

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Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 17-08 Retention of Policy 

Documents Posted to Center for Veterinary 

Biologics Website

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2017 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017

MRP APHIS CVB Notice 17-09 Issuance of Licenses

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2017 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

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or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017
Mission 

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Date

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Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 17-10 Discontinued Availability of 

Diagnostic Test Kit Serial Release Panels 

Obtained from the Center for Veterinary 

Biologics (CVB) 

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2017 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 17-11 Facility Documents 

Processing Changes – Pilot Project

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2017 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

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or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017
Mission 

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Date

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Description

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Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS CVB Notice 17-12 Issuance of Licenses

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2017 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 17-13 Revised Scope of Eligibiity for 

Studies Requiring Single-Tier Summaries

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2017 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017
Mission 

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Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

CVB Notice 84 Veterinary Biological Products in 

Licensed Establishments Produced and 

Destroyed 01/01/2016 through 12/31/2016

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2017 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_notices/!ut/p/z1/lZJNT4MwGMc_yw4cpS

0jvHhjSACFabbhsBcCWKARKCmVRD99eWkG8Nemja_39M-

_xZgkALc5xOtc0FZn7dy_YSNbItcH1o6inzvBkEnsMO7wDSg

b0Jw_AKie91Fmz2Us7eBjrczY88LNYjWAP_PfwwM6RSw9ZCm9DWlvnwzHDgMn8GwPPlby8dIBPUeOzGNcBDLp

or2lcMpKXIpiLrmaAlGeUl8GwZW_8BzuW80y4Anw_xC_ib

9IJe65YV39_C6Yu1JZvipCKccPWVy1GiOFagQpsaf8yqjWbnklLJ8Lf1JJ1CjwlNmwUID0pgKFLkiR

9j6p9SB-6ozU6q9UHwtSCMg!!/#CVB%20Notices%20-

%202017

MRP APHIS

FAQ’s for the Cervid Dual Path Platform (DPP) 

VetTB Assay® tests for bovine tuberculosis General public 4/7/2015

frequently asked 

questions No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/animal_disea

ses/cwd/downloads/faqs_for_cervid_tb_dpp_testing.pdf

MRP APHIS

Guidelines for Surveillance of Bovine 

Tuberculosis in Wildlife General public 7/3/1905 guidance No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/animal_disea

ses/tuberculosis/downloads/wildlife_tb_surv_manual.pdf

MRP APHIS Importing Shell/Table Eggs into United States General public 6/15/2015 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/animals/ani

mal_import/downloads/importer_letter_shell_eggs.pdf

MRP APHIS

Maine Infectious Salmon Anemia Virus Control 

Program Standards General public 2017 guidance No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/animal_dis_s

pec/aquaculture/downloads/isa_standards.pdf

MRP APHIS

National Veterinary Accreditation Program 

Reference Guide Accredited veterinarians 42865 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/nvap/NVAP-Reference-Guide

MRP APHIS

Prevention and Control of H5 and H7 Avian 

Influenza in the Live Bird Marketing System 

Uniform Standards for a State-Federal-Industry 

Cooperative Program States 2016 guidance No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/animal_dis_s

pec/poultry/downloads/lbms_program_standards_final.p

df

MRP APHIS

Process for Foreign Animal Health Status 

Evaluations, Regionalization, Risk Analysis, and 

Rulemaking General public 2012 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/animals/dow

nloads/regionalization_process.pdf

MRP APHIS

Questions and Answers: Swine Enteric 

Coronavirus Diseases Monitoring and Control 

Program General public 2016

frequently asked 

questions No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_health/

2014/faq_pedv_federal_order.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

Stakeholder Alert: APHIS VS Non-permitting of 

Low Risk and Exempted Animal Origin 

Ingredients and Products General public 8/16/2017 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/downloads/i

mport/sa-non-permitting-of-low-risk-and-exemptedanimal-origin-ingredients-and-products.pdf

MRP APHIS

Stakeholder Alert: Revision to Guidleine for 

Importation #1122 (GL #1122), Vitamins and 

Minerals General public 8/16/2017 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/downloads/i

mport/sa-revisions-to-guidelines-forimportation1122vitamins-and-minerals.pdf

MRP APHIS

Stakeholder Import Alert: Change to VS policy 

for the Importation of Human and Veterinary 

Pharmacueticals approved by the Food and 

Drug Administration (FDA) General public 11/17/2016 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/animals/ani

mal_import/downloads/sa-import-alert-humanpharmaceuticals.pdf

MRP APHIS

Stakeholder/Import Alert: Change to VS policy 

for the Importation of Lactose and Lactose 

Derivatives General public 9/1/2016 other No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/animals/ani

mal_import/downloads/sa-lactose-and-lactosederivatives.pdf

MRP APHIS

Uniform Program Standards for the Voluntary 

Bovine Johne's Disease Control Program General public 9/1/2010 guidance No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/animal_disea

ses/johnes/downloads/johnes-ups.pdf

MRP APHIS

VSG 10000.1 Distribution and Use of Official ID 

Eartags with NEUS Numbers General public 5/14/2014 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 11201.2 Blood and Tissue Collection at 

Slaughter Slaughter facilities 5/24/2016 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 11202.2 Blood and Tissue Collection at 

Rendering Facilities Rendering facilities 5/24/2016 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 11600.2 Slaughter Horse Transport 

Program General public 7/26/2016 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 12000.1 Foreign Animal Disease 

Diagnostician Certification Requirements General public 6/24/2014 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS VSG 12001.3 Investigations of FAD EDIs General public 8/30/2017 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 12003.1 National Veterinary Stockpile 

Cooperative Agreements General public 9/3/2013 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 13400.1 Approval of U.S. Privately-Owned 

Minimum and Medium Security Quarantine 

Facilities for Imported Ruminants General public 4/3/2013 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 13401.1 Approval and Oversight of 

Privately Owned Avian Import Quarantine 

Facilities in the U.S. General public 6/26/2017 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 13403.1 Cleaning and Disinfecting Avian 

Quarantine Facilities Following Outbreaks General public 6/26/2017 guidance No NA N/A
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

VSG 13405.1 Import Horses from Mexico using 

Temporary APHIS-Approved and -Operated 

Facilities at Land Border Ports General public 4/3/2013 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 13406.1 CEM Testing of Imported Horses 

at Approved Quarantine Facilities General public 2/14/2013 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 13410.1 Testing and Sampling 

Requirements for Imported Poultry and Birds 

During Quarantine General public 6/26/2017 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 13411.1 Southern Border Ports 

Contingency Plans General public 9/23/2014 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 13412.1 Entry Procedures for Persons 

Accessing Animal Import Quarantine Facilities General public 4/12/2016 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS VSG 13414.1 M Brand Cattle from Mexico General public 12/12/2017 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 15000.1 VS Response to Foreign Requests 

for Subject-Matter Expertise General public 6/28/2016 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 15200.1 Approval of Laboratories to 

conduct c-ELISA testing for Equine 

Piroplasmosis Diagnostic laboratories 3/6/2013 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 15202.2 Approval of Labs to Conduct CEM 

Tests Diagnostic laboratories 9/29/2016 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 15203.1 Government Cost Estimate (GCE) 

for Procurement of Diagnostic Services General public 5/11/2016 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 15204.1 Fraudulent Specimens 

Surveillance Program General public 12/13/2016 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS VSG 5501.1 Saul T Wilson Jr Internship General public 6/13/2014 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS VSG 5502.1 VS Careers Program General public 11/19/2012 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS VSG 5505.1 Daniel E Salmon Internship General public 6/13/2014 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 5510.2 Procedures for Processing 

Agreements for Privately Owned Quarantine General public 6/26/2014 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 6002.1 Determination of the Seriousness 

of Alleged Violations General public 4/21/2014 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 6203.1 Standard Response to VS 

Notifications of Bovine Cysticercosis from FSIS General public 1/12/2015 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 6602.1 Collection, ID, and Shipping of 

Cattle Brucellosis Slaughter Surveillance 

Samples General public 3/1/2013 guidance No NA N/A
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

VSG 6603.1 Completing Back Tag Reports and 

Brucellosis Test Record - Market Cattle Testing 

Program General public 4/3/2013 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 6701.2 Tests for TB in Farmed and Captive 

Cervids General public 3/27/2014 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS VSG 6703.1 Quarantine Release Requirements General public 5/2/2016 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 6704.1 Slaughter Surveillance Awards for 

Bovine TB Program General public 8/25/2014 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS VSG 6705.1 Tuberculin Storage and Handling General public 7/25/2014 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS VSG 6707.1 Bovigam Blood Test for Bovine TB General public 9/29/2016 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 6708.1 Suspension of Bovigam Blood Test 

for TB General public 5/12/2017 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 7002.2 Guidelines for Use of Spray Dip 

Machine for Treating Cattle General public 10/14/2015 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 7003.1 Treatment of Animals for Ticks with 

Co-Ral General public 10/29/2014 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 7200.2 Scrapie Control Pilot Project for 

Flocks Affected by Nor98-like Scrapie General public 2/1/2016 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 7205.1 Approval of Goat Registry Tattoos 

for Use in the Scrapie Flock Certification 

Program General public 7/24/2013 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 7400.2 Reshipment of Swine from 

Slaughter Facilities General public 8/30/2017 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 7406.3 Recommendations for Swine with 

Potential Vesicular Disease General public 5/2/2017 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 7600.1 Notifying VS and OIE of OIE-Listed 

Aquatic Animal Diseases General public 4/28/2017 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 7602.1 Voluntary Registration of 

Aquaculture Facilities General public 4/28/2017 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 7603.1 Clearance of Imported 

Consignments of Fish and Gametes Susceptible 

to SVC General public 4/28/2017 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 8000.2 Surveillance and Testing 

Requirements for Interstate Transport of Wild 

Caught Cervids General public 10/11/2017 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSG 8601.1 Development and Approval of 

ISRCPs for H5 and H7 LPAI General public 8/12/2013 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS VSG 8602.1 NAI Investigation General public 8/16/2012 guidance No NA N/A
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

VSG 8604.1 Reporting LPNAI to OIE and Trading 

Partners General public 8/24/2012 guidance No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 515.1 Guidelines for Veterinary Services 

Program and Station Reviews General public 3/23/2009 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 515.2 Review Procedures for animal 

Import Center Activities, including Veterinary 

Services operations at Associated Air and ocean 

Ports and Privately Owned Animal Quarantine 

Facilities General public 4/20/2011 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 534.4 Guidelines for Determining which 

Payment Process will be Used to Pay for Blood 

Collections, Diagnostic Tissue Samples, FeeBasis Agreements, Disposal, Transportation of 

Animals, and Other Compensation General public 1/15/2010 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 550.7 Notification Procedures When 

Boophilus (Fever) Ticks Are Found on Cattle 

from Mexico Presented at Land Border Ports General public 12/19/2008 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 551.12 Submission of Specimens from 

Suspected Brucellosis Cases to National 

Veterinary Services Laboratories for 

Bacteriologic Culturing General public 7/19/2010 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 551.16 Brucellosis First Point Testing of 

Cattle and Bison and Use of the Brucellosis 

Standard Card Test General public 1/31/2010 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 551.18 Reporting Brucellosis to Public 

Health Authorities General public 7/12/2010 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS VSM 552.32 Indemnity Claims for Tuberculosis General public 7/7/2009 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 552.38 Discretionary Bovine Tuberculosis 

Herd Prevalence Calculations in States or Zones 

with Small Numbers of Herds General public 10/5/2009 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 552.40 Evaluation of Tests Proposed for 

Official Use In the Bovine Tuberculosis 

Eradication Program General public 11/1/2010 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 552.44 Establishment of Split-State Status 

for Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) or Brucellosis General public 6/27/2008 memoranda No NA N/A
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

VSM 552.46 Clarification of Captive Cervid 

Movement Requirements General public 10/29/2008 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 552.47 Procedures for Managing Bovine 

Tuberculosis-Affected Cattle Herds General public 12/19/2011 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 555.16 Approval of Laboratories to 

Conduct Tests for Equine Infectious Anemia General public 4/15/2011 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 555.17 Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Control 

Strategy General public 9/19/2011 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 555.20 Guidance for Managing Domestic 

Equine Piroplasmosis General public 3/10/2010 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 555.22 Approval and Inspection Process 

for Bovine Semen Collection Centers, Bovine 

Semen Storage Centers, and Bovine Embryo 

Collection Teams for Export to the European 

Union General public 9/3/2010 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 555.23 Procedures for Dairy Cows 

Classified as Reactors General public 7/6/2010 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 555.8 Approval of Laboratories to Conduct 

Tests for Bluetongue and Bovine Leukosis General public 6/2/2009 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 556.1 s10 Procedures for Storage and 

Disposal of Permitted Pesticides General public 5/7/2009 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 556.1 s9 Standard Field Procedures for 

Safety in Chute Spraying and the Use of SprayDip Machines General public 5/7/2009 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 556.13 Tick Surveillance, Collection, and 

Submission of Suspected Exotic Ticks General public 6/14/2011 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 557.11 Animal ID and sampling for scrapie 

surveillance General public 1/20/2011 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 557.13 Requirements for the Use of 

Electronic Implant Devices (EID) in Registered 

Sheep and Goats as Official Identification in the 

Scrapie Eradication Program General public 3/9/2011 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 557.14 Indemnity for Third Trimester 

Gestation Ewes/Does and Early Lambing 

Ewes/Does General public 9/7/2010 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 557.16 Approval for Rectal Biopsy Derived 

Lymphoid Tissue Testing for Scrapie General public 1/11/2008 memoranda No NA N/A
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

VSM 557.17 Identification of Animals and User 

of RFID for Scrapie Program Regulatory Work General public 2/5/2008 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 557.18 Approval of Laboratories to 

Conduct Official Diagnostic Tests for Scrapie in 

Sheep and Goats General public 4/28/2008 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 557.19 Program-Approved of Diagnostic 

Tests for Scrapie in Sheep and Goats General public 3/26/2008 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 561.33 Official Diagnostic Tests for 

Pseudorabies and Laboratories Approved to 

Conduct Official Serological Tests General public 5/12/2010 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 565.13 APHIS Responsibilities Related to 

the Export of Poultry Meat to the Russian 

Federation General public 6/25/2008 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 566.3 Slaughter Suirveillance: Collecting 

blood samples from sow-boar slaughter 

establishments for pseudorabies vims and 

swine brucellosis testing General public 5/31/2011 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 567.1 Export Health Certificate 

Endorsement of Live Aquaculture Animals and 

Gametes General public 11/15/2010 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 567.2 Approval of Laboratories 

Conducting Aquatic Animal Pathogen Detection 

Assays for Export Health Certification General public 8/20/2008 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 570.9 Designation Process and Training 

Requirements for Disease Program Designated 

Epidemiologists General public 4/16/2010 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 573.1 U.S. Department of Agriculture, 

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, VS 

animal Health Policy in Relation to Wildlife General public 9/16/2008 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 574.3 Approval of Laboratories to Conduct 

Official Diagnostic Tests for CWD in Cervids General public 12/9/2011 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 575.15 Fraudulent Specimens Surveillance 

Program General public 1/3/2008 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 575.19 Administration of Premises 

Identification Numbers in Veterinary Services 

Animal Disease Program Activities General public 12/22/2008 memoranda No NA N/A
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

VSM 576.1 Procedures for Veterinary 

Accreditation Disciplinary Actions Accredited veterinarians 8/31/2009 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 579.2 Identity of Speciemens from Cattle 

Condemned at Slaughter for Central Nervous 

System (CNS) Signs of Bovine Spongiform 

Encephalopathy (BSE) Ongoing Surveillance General public 5/15/2008 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 580.16 Procedures for Conducting the 

Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Ongoing 

Surveillance Program General public 3/7/2011 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 591.31Approval and Oversight of Privately 

Owned Avian Quarantine Facilities in the 

United States General public 5/20/2011 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 591.63 Requirements for Spayed Heifers 

Imported from Mexico General public 9/14/2011 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 591.69 Inspection of Cattle for Ticks at 

Mexican-United States Ports General public 12/23/2008 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 591.71 Processing Procedures for Cattle 

and Bison Entering from Canada through 

Approved Land Border Ports General public 7/1/2009 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 591.72 Approval of U.S. Permanent 

Privately Owned Horse Quarantine Facilities 

and Checklist for Permanent Privately Owned 

Equine Quarantine Facilities General public 9/14/2011 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 591.74 Oversight of Transit Shipments of 

APHIS-regulated Live Animal Commodities General public 9/14/2011 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 592.102 Issuance and Endorsement of 

Health Certificates for Export of Animals, 

Poultry, Animal Semen, Animal Embryos, 

Hatching Eggs, and other Embryonated Eggs 

from the United States General public 6/9/2011 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 592.105 Ports of Embarkation and 

Facilities for Animal Export General public 12/20/2011 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 592.112 Inventory, Use, and Control of 

Animal and Plant health Inspection Service 

Seals General public 7/1/2011 memoranda No NA N/A
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

VSM 593.19 Completion and Distribution of 

Veterinary Services Form 16-78 (Report of 

Entry, Shipment of Restricted Imported Animal 

Products, Animal By-Products, and Other 

Material) General public 6/1/2011 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 593.4 Inspection and Handling of 

Imported Wool General public 12/22/2010 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 594.1 Export Certification of Animal 

Products General public 8/20/2010 memoranda No NA N/A

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.1 Responsibilities and Authorities for 

the Veterinary Biologics Program

Veterinary biologics 

industry 12/28/2016 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.101 U.S. Veterinary Biological Product 

Permits for Distribution and Sale

Veterinary biologics 

industry 11/1/2016 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.102 Exemption from Leptospira 

Bacterin Testing

Veterinary biologics 

industry 12/12/2013 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.110 Label Warnings Concerning 

Bovine Rhinotracheitis and Bovine Virus 

Diarrhea Vaccines

Veterinary biologics 

industry 6/30/2017 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.112 Guidelines for Validation of In 

Vitro Potency Assays

Veterinary biologics 

industry 4/10/2015 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.113 Production, Testing and Storage 

of Master Seed and Master Cell Stocks at 

Alternate Locations

Veterinary biologics 

industry 9/17/2008 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.114 Alternative Test Procedure for 

Tuberculin, PPD Bovis, Intradermic

Veterinary biologics 

industry 4/13/2015 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.115 Potency Testing by Unlicensed 

Facilities

Veterinary biologics 

industry 7/24/2013 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.116 Target Animal Safety Testing 

Exemption

Veterinary biologics 

industry 8/14/2017 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS VSM 800.117 Guidance for Inactivation Studies

Veterinary biologics 

industry 8/12/2013 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS VSM 800.118 Live Master References

Veterinary biologics 

industry 12/12/2013 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.119 Exemptions to 9 CFR 113.28 

Detection of Mycoplasma Contamination

Veterinary biologics 

industry 3/19/2014 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.120 Dilution of Preservative Screening 

for Sterility Testing

Veterinary biologics 

industry 6/27/2014 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.122 Electronic Recordkeeping and 

Compliance with 9 CFR Part 116

Veterinary biologics 

industry 11/3/2017 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.200 General Licensing Considerations: 

Study Practices and Documentation

Veterinary biologics 

industry 6/13/2014 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.201 General Licensing Considerations: 

Backpassage Studies

Veterinary biologics 

industry 6/25/2008 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.202 Efficacy Studies for Prophylactic 

and Therapeutic Biologics

Veterinary biologics 

industry 10/26/2016 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.206 Preparing Outlines of Production 

for Vaccines, Bacterins, Antigens, and Toxoids

Veterinary biologics 

industry 3/26/2014 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.207 General Licensing Considerations: 

Target Animal Safety Studies Prior to Product 

Licensure - VICH Topic GL-44

Veterinary biologics 

industry 7/6/2010 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.208 Special Labels for Product for 

Export

Veterinary biologics 

industry 10/21/2010 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.209 Bovine Corona Virus and 

Rotavirus Master Reference Qualification by 

Colostral Antibody Titers

Veterinary biologics 

industry 12/8/2010 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.210 Minor Temperature Deviations of 

Biological Products

Veterinary biologics 

industry 12/22/2010 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.211 Guidelines for Master Reference 

Qualification and Requalification

Veterinary biologics 

industry 6/28/2011 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.212 Licensing Consideratrens: Vaccine 

Claims for Protection of the Fetus Against 

Bovine Virus Diarrhea Vims

Veterinary biologics 

industry 11/4/2011 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.213 Licensing Guidelines for 

Production Platform-Based Non-Replicating 

Nonviable Products

Veterinary biologics 

industry 4/28/2015 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.50 Basic License Requirements and 

Guidelines for Submission of Materials in 

Support of Licensure

Veterinary biologics 

industry 2/9/2011 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.51 Additives in Administered Animal 

Biological Products

Veterinary biologics 

industry 9/30/2015 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.52 Export Certificates and Certificates 

of Licensing and Inspection

Veterinary biologics 

industry 3/19/2015 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS VSM 800.53 Release of Biological Products

Veterinary biologics 

industry 10/25/2016 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.54 Guidelines for the Preparation and 

Review of Labeling Materials

Veterinary biologics 

industry 5/15/2017 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.56 Disposal of Unsatisfactory and 

Undesirable Materials

Veterinary biologics 

industry 3/12/2008 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS VSM 800.57 Market Suspensions

Veterinary biologics 

industry 10/5/2016 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.59 Veterinary Biological Product 

Samples

Veterinary biologics 

industry 7/25/2016 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.60 Biological Products Returned to 

Licensed or Permitted Establishments

Veterinary biologics 

industry 3/11/2008 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.63 Personnel at Licensed 

Establishments

Veterinary biologics 

industry 12/20/2016 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.64 Preparation of Experimental 

Products at Licensed Establishments

Veterinary biologics 

industry 3/14/2012 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.65 Eggs and Chickens for Production 

of Veterinary Biological Products

Veterinary biologics 

industry 5/3/2016 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.69 Guidelines for Autogenous 

Biologics

Veterinary biologics 

industry 9/28/2016 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.73 General Guidance for Test Kits 

Intended for the Diagnosis of Animal Diseases

Veterinary biologics 

industry 1/6/2015 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.78 Preparation and Submission of 

Facilities Documents

Veterinary biologics 

industry 11/11/2010 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.79 Submission of Host Animal Serum 

Samples for In Vitro Potency Tests

Veterinary biologics 

industry 3/20/2013 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.83 Export of Serials Beiope 

Completion of Serial Release Testing

Veterinary biologics 

industry 11/14/2011 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.91 Categories of Inspection for 

Licensed Veterinary Biologics Establishment

Veterinary biologics 

industry 6/28/2016 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.94 FDA Export Reform and 

Enhancement Act of 1996

Veterinary biologics 

industry 5/10/2011 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.95 GB Texas Newcastle Disease 

Challenge Virus

Veterinary biologics 

industry 9/30/2015 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.96 Guidelines for Submitting 

Electronic Data Files for Statistical Analysis

Veterinary biologics 

industry 12/17/2008 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.97 Standard Reference Preparations 

Test Reagents and Seed Cultures 

Veterinary biologics 

industry 6/13/2014 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

VSM 800.98 Advertising and Promotional 

Materials

Veterinary biologics 

industry 7/25/2008 memoranda No NA N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

/veterinary-biologics/biologics-regulations-andguidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS

Federal Order: Lifting the Federal Order 

Restricting Host Fruits and Vegetables from the 

Dominican Republic Due to Mediterranean 

Fruit Fly General public 12/12/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_

imports/federal_order/downloads/2017/DA-2017-38.pdf 

MRP APHIS

Federal Order: Importation of Peanuts from 

Argentina and Brazil General public 10/23/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_

imports/federal_order/downloads/2017/DA-2017-35.pdf

MRP APHIS

Federal Order: Importation of Blueberries from 

Chile General public 10/23/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_

imports/federal_order/downloads/2017/DA-2017-34.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

Federal Order: European Cherry Fruit Fly Host 

Material from Ontario, Canada General public 5/23/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_

imports/federal_order/downloads/2017/DA-2017-15.pdf

MRP APHIS

Federal Order: Suspension of Imports of 

Certain Citrus Fruit from Berkane Region in 

Morocco due to Mediterranean Fruit Fly General public 12/23/2016 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_

imports/federal_order/downloads/2016/2016-79.pdf

MRP APHIS

Federal Order: Citrus Greening and Citrus 

Variegated Chlorosis

Regulatory Requirements for Imported Seed General public 5/19/2016 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_

imports/federal_order/downloads/2016/2016-31.pdf

MRP APHIS

Federal Order: Restrict Mediterranean Fruit Fly 

Host Material from Aruba General public 5/5/2016 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_

imports/federal_order/downloads/2016/2016-27.pdf

MRP APHIS

Federal Order: Import Restrictions of Mango 

from countries infested with mango seed 

weevil, Sternochetus mangiferae General public 11/23/2015 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_

imports/federal_order/downloads/2015/DA-2015-57.pdf

MRP APHIS

Federal Order: Import Restrictions on 

Mediterranean Fruit Fly Host Material from 

Quarantine Areas in Chile General public 7/31/2015 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_

imports/federal_order/downloads/2015/DA-2015-42.pdf

MRP APHIS Federal Order: Hosts of Carambola Fruit Fly General public 2/6/2015 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_

imports/federal_order/downloads/2015/DA-2015-05.pdf

MRP APHIS

Federal Order: Potato wart (Synchytrium 

endobioticum (Schilb.) Percival) General public 1/26/2015 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_

imports/federal_order/downloads/2015/DA-2015-01.pdf

MRP APHIS

Federal Order: Tomato Leaf Miner (Tuta 

absoluta) General public 7/23/2014 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_

imports/federal_order/downloads/2014/DA-2014-33.pdf

MRP APHIS

Federal Order: For the Importation of Host 

Material of Anoplophora chinensis, the citrus 

longhorned beetle, and Anoplophora 

glabripennis, Asian longhorned beetle General public 5/9/2013 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_

imports/federal_order/downloads/2013/DA-2013-18.pdf

MRP APHIS

Federal Order: Importations of Plants for 

Planting that are Hosts of Phytophthora 

ramorum General public 4/18/2012 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_

imports/federal_order/downloads/2012/DA-2012-14.pdf

MRP APHIS

Federal Order: All Imported Firewood from 

Canada and Spruce Logs from Nova Scotia, 

Canada General public 5/22/2011 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_

imports/federal_order/downloads/2011/DA-2011-28.pdf

MRP APHIS Federal Order: Spondias spp. and other fruits General public 4/19/2011 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_

imports/federal_order/downloads/2011/WestIndianFruitF

ly_04-2011.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

Federal Order: Importation of Cut Flowers 

from the Netherlands General public 1/14/2011 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_

imports/federal_order/downloads/2010/NetherlandsCutF

lowersRevised.pdf

MRP APHIS

Federal Order:Prohibit Importation of Adult 

Honey Bees (Apis mellifera) from Australia General public 12/21/2010 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_

imports/federal_order/downloads/2010/AustraliaHoneyb

eeProhibition12-20-2010.pdf

MRP APHIS

Federal Order: Pseudomonas syringae pv. 

actinidiae causal organism of bacterial canker 

of kiwifruit General public 11/10/2010 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_

imports/federal_order/downloads/2010/DA-2010-11.pdf

MRP APHIS

Federal Order: Palm Pests Rhynchophorus 

ferrugineus Olivier (Red Palm Weevil), R. 

palmarum Linnaeus (Giant Palm Weevil), and 

Bursaphelenchus cocophilus Cobb (Red Ring 

Nematode) General public 1/25/2010 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_

imports/federal_order/downloads/2010/Palm%20Pests_1-

25-10.pdf

MRP APHIS

Federal Order: Pseudomonas syringae pv. 

aesculi Causal organism of bleeding canker of 

horse chestnut General public 1/7/2010 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_

imports/federal_order/downloads/da2010-02.pdf

MRP APHIS

Federal Order: Phytophthora alni: Causal 

organism of alder (Alnus spp.) decline General public 6/22/2009 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_

imports/federal_order/downloads/Palni6-22-

09_signed.pdf

MRP APHIS

Federal Order: New invasive fruit fly 

Bactrocera invadens (Diptera, Tephritidae) General public 5/8/2009 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_

imports/federal_order/downloads/BactroceraInvadensMa

y2009.pdf

MRP APHIS

Federal Order: Tomato torrado virus and 

Tomato severe leaf curl virus, the causal agents 

of one or more diseases in Capsicum, Solanum 

(including Lycopersicon), and nine other host 

genera General public 5/5/2009 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_

imports/federal_order/downloads/tomato_viruses.pdf

MRP APHIS

Federal Order: Lygodium microphyllum and 

Lygodium flexuosum General public 5/30/2008 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_

imports/federal_order/downloads/climbing_ferns_5-30-

2008.pdf

MRP APHIS Agricultural Quarantine Inspection Monitoring 

Department of Homeland 

Security, available to public

Issued 2011 

[Latest 

Update: 

07/31/13] other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/aqim_handbook.pdf

MRP APHIS Animal Product Manual 

Department of Homeland 

Security, available to public

Issued 2014 

[Latest 

Update: 

12/5/17] other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/apm.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS Bulb Identification Manual General public

Issued 2011 

) [Latest 

Update: 

12/16/11] other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/bulb_identification.pdf

MRP APHIS CITES I-II-III Timber Species Manual

Department of Homeland 

Security, available to public

 Issued 2010 

[Latest 

Update: 

11/13/17] other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/cites.pdf

MRP APHIS Cut Flowers and Greenery Import Manual

Department of Homeland 

Security, available to public

 Issued 2014 

[Latest 

Update: 

05/25/17] other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/cut_flower_imports.pdf

MRP APHIS Export Program Manual 

State Cooperators, 

available to public

Issued 

March 2010 

[Latest 

Update: 

06/22/17] other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/domestic/downloads/xpm.pdf

MRP APHIS

Federally Recognized State Managed 

Phytosanitary (FRSMP) Program Manual

State Cooperators, 

available to public

 Issued 2012 

[Latest 

Update: 

05/19/16] other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/frsmp.pdf

MRP APHIS

Fruits and Vegetables Import Requirements 

(FAVIR) Online Database

Department of Homeland 

Security, available to public other No N/A N/A

https://epermits.aphis.usda.gov/manual/index.cfm?actio

n=pubHome

MRP APHIS Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Import Manual 

Department of Homeland 

Security, available to public

Issued 2012 

[Latest 

Update: 

12/12/17] other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/fv.pdf

MRP APHIS Approved Papaya Orchards in Chiapas, Mexico 

Department of Homeland 

Security, available to public

[Latest 

Update: 

10/5/17] other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/mexican_papaya_approved_orchard

s.pdf

MRP APHIS

Registered Ya Pear Packing Houses in China for 

export to the USA

Department of Homeland 

Security, available to public

 [Latest 

Update: 

10/27/16] other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/approved_packing_houses_yapear_

china.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

Registered Sand Pear Packing Houses in China 

for export to the USA 

Department of Homeland 

Security, available to public

[Latest 

Update: 

10/27/16] other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/approved_packing_houses_sandpea

r_china_n33.pdf

MRP APHIS

Registered Fragrant Pear Packing Houses in 

China for export to the USA 

Department of Homeland 

Security, available to public

[Latest 

Update: 

10/27/16] other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/approved_packing_houses_fragrant

pear_china.pdf

MRP APHIS Registered Apple Packing Houses in China 

Department of Homeland 

Security, available to public

[Latest 

Update: 

10/27/16] other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/Apple_From_China_Approved_Packi

ng_Houses.pdf

MRP APHIS

Registered Pepper Greenhouses in Arava 

Valley, Israel 

Department of Homeland 

Security, available to public

[Latest 

Update: 

10/12/17] other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/israel_arava_pepper_growers.pdf

MRP APHIS

Registered Tomato Greenhouses in Arava 

Valley, Israel 

Department of Homeland 

Security, available to public

[Latest 

Update: 

12/22/16] other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/israel_tomato_registered_growers.p

df

MRP APHIS

Designated Pest(s) Free Areas that meet APHIS 

requirements for Pest-free Areas (PFAs) listed 

in 7 CFR 319.56-5 

Department of Homeland 

Security, available to public 3/1/2012 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/DesignatedPestFreeAreas.pdf

MRP APHIS Hawaii Manual

Department of Homeland 

Security, available to public

Issued 2017 

[Latest 

Update: 

01/10/17] other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/hawaii.pdf

MRP APHIS

Miscellaneous and Processed Products Import 

Manual 

Department of Homeland 

Security, available to public

Issued 2014 

[Latest 

Update: 

12/14/17] other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/miscellaneous.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS Inspected Facilities Authorized to 

Receive Soil

Department of Homeland 

Security, available to public 6/13/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/planthealth/i

mport-information/permits/regulated-organism-and-soilpermits/sa_soil/ct_soil_labs

MRP APHIS Approved Broomcorn Establishments

Department of Homeland 

Security, available to public 10/1/2016 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/Approved_Broomcorn_Establishme

nts.pdf

MRP APHIS Approved Canadian Shippers

Department of Homeland 

Security, available to public 10/1/2016 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/Approved_Canadian_Shippers.pdf

MRP APHIS Approved Ghana Shippers

Department of Homeland 

Security, available to public 10/1/2016 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/Approved_Ghana_Shippers.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS Approved Mexican Shippers

Department of Homeland 

Security, available to public 10/1/2016 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/Approved_Mexican_Shippers.pdf

MRP APHIS Approved Mills at Ports

Department of Homeland 

Security, available to public 10/1/2016 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/Approved_Mills_at_Ports.pdf

MRP APHIS Approved Mills for Utilizing Cotton Covers

Department of Homeland 

Security, available to public 10/1/2016 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/Approved_Mills_for_Utilizing_Cotto

n_Covers.pdf

MRP APHIS Countries infested with Khapra Beetle

Department of Homeland 

Security, available to public 1/8/2015 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/KB_Countries.pdf

MRP APHIS

Facilities Approved to Export Pelletized 

Screenings

Department of Homeland 

Security, available to public 2/1/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/Facilities_Approved_to_Export_Pell

etized_Screenings.pdf

MRP APHIS Firewood Job Aid 

State Cooperators, 

available to public 2/18/2009 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/firewood_ja.pdf

MRP APHIS

Gypsy Moth Facilities Under Compliance 

Agreements

State Cooperators, 

available to public 10/1/2016 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/GM_facilities.pdf

MRP APHIS

Supplemental Note for Alternative Treatment 

Procedures for Non-Compliant Dunnage in 

Maritime Bulk Cargo

Department of Homeland 

Security, available to public 6/1/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/Addendum%20dunnage%20docume

nt.pdf

MRP APHIS National Detector Dog Manual

Department of Homeland 

Security, available to public

Issued 2003 

[Latest 

Update: 

04/25/12] other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/detector_dog.pdf

MRP APHIS Plants for Planting Manual

APHIS employees, available 

to public

Issued 

March 2017 

[Updated 

10/25/17] other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/plants_for_planting.pdf

MRP APHIS Approved Aechmea in Growing Media Facilities 

APHIS employees, available 

to public 5/16/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/app_Aechmea_spp_gm_fac.pdf

MRP APHIS

Approved Ananas in Growing Media Facilities 

(PDF; 167 Kb) [05/16/17]

APHIS employees, available 

to public 5/17/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/app_ananas_spp_gm_fac.pdf

MRP APHIS

Approved Anthurium in Growing Media 

Facilities (PDF; 172 Kb) [04/25/17]

APHIS employees, available 

to public 4/25/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/app_anthurium_spp_in_gm_fac.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

Approved Cryptanthus in Growing Media 

Facilities(PDF; 167 Kb) [05/16/17]

APHIS employees, available 

to public 5/16/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/app_Cryptanthus_spp_gm_fac.pdf

MRP APHIS

Approved Dracaena Facilities (PDF; 163Kb) 

[Latest Update: 01/31/2017]

APHIS employees, available 

to public 1/31/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/app_dracaena_fac.pdf

MRP APHIS

Approved Filicales (True Ferns) in Growing 

Media Facilities (130 Kb) [Latest Update: 

05/01/17]

APHIS employees, available 

to public 5/1/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/app_filicales_gm_fac.pdf

MRP APHIS

Approved Heat Treatment Facilities for Guizotia 

abyssinica Seeds [Updated 12/14/17]

APHIS employees, available 

to public 12/14/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/app_fac_heat_treat_Guizotia_abysi

nnica_seeds.pdf

MRP APHIS

Approved Guzmania in Growing Media 

Facilities (PDF; 167 Kb) [05/16/17]

APHIS employees, available 

to public 5/16/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/app_Guzmania_spp_gm_fac.pdf

MRP APHIS

Approved Hohenbergia spp. in Growing Media 

Facilities (PDF; 167 Kb) [05/16/17]

APHIS employees, available 

to public 5/17/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/app_Hohenbergia_spp_gm_fac.pdf

MRP APHIS

Approved Hosts of Phytophthora Ramorum 

Facilities (PDF; 107 Kb) [Latest Update: 

11/06/2017]

APHIS employees, available 

to public 11/6/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/app_hosts_of_phytophthora_ramor

um_fac.pdf

MRP APHIS

Approved Israeli Nurseries, Spodoptera 

Exclusion Program (PDF; 17Kb) [Latest Update: 

12/03/15]

APHIS employees, available 

to public 12/3/2015 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/israel_nurseries_spodoptera.pdf

MRP APHIS

Approved Nidularium spp. in Growing Media 

Facilities

APHIS employees, available 

to public 6/1/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/app_nidularium_spp_gm_fac.pdf

MRP APHIS

Approved Neoregelia in Growing Media 

Facilities (PDF; 167 Kb) [05/16/17]

APHIS employees, available 

to public 5/16/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/app_Neoregelia_spp_gm_fac.pdf

MRP APHIS

Approved Oncidium spp. in Growing Media 

Faciltities (PDF; 135Kb) [Latest Update: 

09/28/2017]

APHIS employees, available 

to public 9/28/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/app_oncidium_spp_in_gm_fac.pdf

MRP APHIS

Approved Pelargonium Cuttings Facilities (PDF; 

91Kb)[Latest Update: 08/10/2017]

APHIS employees, available 

to public 8/10/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/app_pelargonium_fac.pdf

MRP APHIS

Approved Phalaenopsis in Growing Media 

Facilities [Latest Update: 10/25/2017]

APHIS employees, available 

to public 10/25/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/app_phalaenopsis_fac.pdf

MRP APHIS

Approved Plum Pox Susceptible Prunus spp. 

Nurseries PDF; 31Kb) [Latest Update: 12/02/13]

APHIS employees, available 

to public 12/2/2013 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/plum%20_pox%20_susceptible%20_

prunus_fac.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

Approved Rhipsalidopsis in Growing Media 

Facilities [Latest Update: 05/15/2017]

APHIS employees, available 

to public 5/15/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/app_rhipsalidopsis_in_gm_fac.pdf

MRP APHIS

Approved Schlumbergera in Growing Media 

Facilities [Latest Update: 05/15/2017]

APHIS employees, available 

to public 5/15/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/app_schlumbergera_in_gm_fac.pdf

MRP APHIS

Approved Solanum lycopersicum in Growing 

Media Facilities [Latest Update: 02/07/2017]

APHIS employees, available 

to public 2/7/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/app_solanum_lycopersicum_in_gm_

fac.pdf

MRP APHIS

Approved Tillandsia in Growing Media 

Facilities(PDF; 167 Kb) [05/16/17]

APHIS employees, available 

to public 5/16/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/app_Tillandsia_spp_gm_fac.pdf

MRP APHIS

Approved Vriesea in Growing Media 

Facilities(PDF; 167 Kb) [05/16/17]

APHIS employees, available 

to public 5/16/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/app_Vriesea_spp_gm_fac.pdf

MRP APHIS

Exporters Authorized to Use Seed Export 

Labels(PDF; 33Kb)

APHIS employees, available 

to public 2/14/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/Exporters_Authorized_to_Use_Seed

_Export_Labels.pdf

MRP APHIS

Facilities Approved to Clean Canadian Seed 

(PDF; 36Kb)

Department of Homeland 

Security, available to public 2/14/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/Facilities_Approved_to_Clean_Cana

dian_Seed.pdf

MRP APHIS

Laboratories Authorized to Issue Seed Analysis 

Certificates (PDF; 37Kb) [Latest Update: 

10/12/2017] General public 10/12/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/Labs_Authorized_to_Issue_SACs.pdf

MRP APHIS

Puerto Rico Manual and the U.S. Virgin Islands 

Manual

APHIS employees, available 

to public

Issued 2017 

[Latest 

Update: 

01/10/17] other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/puerto_rico.pdf

MRP APHIS Seeds Not for Planting Manual 

Department of Homeland 

Security, available to public

[Latest 

Update: 

01/10/17] other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/seeds_not_for_planting.pdf

MRP APHIS Treatment Manual

Department of Homeland 

Security, available to public

[Latest 

Update 

09/26/17] other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/treatment.pdf

MRP APHIS

List of Approved Treatment Facilities in the 

United States [Latest Update: 09/27/17]

Department of Homeland 

Security, available to public 9/27/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/national_treatment_facility_list.pdf

MRP APHIS

List of USDA-APHIS-PPQ Certified Treatment 

Irradiation Facilities in the United States [Latest 

Update: 12/24/14]

Department of Homeland 

Security, available to public 12/24/2014 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/ir_facility_list.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

List of Approved Cold Treatment Facilities 

[Latest Update: 07/10/14]

Department of Homeland 

Security, available to public 7/10/2014 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/cold_treatment_facilities.pdf

MRP APHIS

Supplemental Information: Methyl Bromide 

2016 Label Comparison Table [Update: 

11/04/16]

APHIS employees, available 

to public 11/4/2016 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/ports/downloads/Label_Comparison_Table.pdf

MRP APHIS Emerald Ash Borer Program Manual 

State Cooperators, 

available to public 11/23/2015 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/domestic/downloads/emerald_ash_borer_manual.pdf

MRP APHIS Golden Nematode Program Manual 

State Cooperators, 

available to public

7/1/2008 

[Latest 

Update: 

01/09/14 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/domestic/downloads/gnpm.pdf

MRP APHIS Emergency Response Manual

State Cooperators, 

available to public 11/1/2010 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/emergency/downloads/epm.pdf

MRP APHIS Grasshopper Guidebook 

State Cooperators, 

available to public 1/1/2008 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/domestic/downloads/grasshopper.pdf

MRP APHIS Gypsy Moth Manual 

State Cooperators, 

available to public

Issued 2010 

[Latest 

Update: 

05/06/16] other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/domestic/downloads/gypsy_moth.pdf

MRP APHIS Imported Fire Ant Program

State Cooperators, 

available to public

[Latest 

Update: 

09/20/12] other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/domestic/downloads/fire_ant.pdf

MRP APHIS Japanese Beetle Program Manual for Airports 

State Cooperators, 

available to public Issued 2016 other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/domestic/downloads/japanese_beetle.pdf

MRP APHIS Karnal Bunt Manual 

State Cooperators, 

available to public

[Latest 

Update: 

03/08/07] other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/domestic/downloads/kb.pdf

MRP APHIS Panicle Rice Mite Manual 

State Cooperators, 

available to public

n Issued 

2009 [Latest 

Update 

04/25/12] other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/domestic/downloads/panicle_rice_mite.pdf

MRP APHIS

Postentry Quarantine Manual for State 

Inspectors 

State Cooperators, 

available to public

Issued 2010 

[Latest 

Update: 

10/26/17] other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/domestic/downloads/postentry.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

Technical Advisory Group for Biological Control 

Agents of Weeds Manual (Interim Edition) General public

Issued 2016 

[Updated 

10/06/17] other No N/A N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/domestic/downloads/tag-bcaw_manual.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS Establishes a Plum Pox Virus Quarantine

in the Hudson Valley Area in Portions of Orange

and Ulster Counties, New York General public 10/3/2016 other No N/A DA-2016-58

APHIS Establishes a Plum Pox Virus Quarantine in the Hud

son Valley Area in Portions of Orange and Ulster Counties

MRP APHIS

APHIS Removes Plum Pox Virus Regulated Area

s in Niagara County, New York General public 1/29/2016 other No N/A DA-2016-09

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/plum_pox/downloads/DA-2016-09.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS Removes Plum Pox Virus Regulated Area

s in Orleans and Wayne Counties, New York General public 9/5/2013 other No N/A DA-2013-38

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/plum_pox/downloads/DA-2013-38.pdf

MRP APHIS

Niagara, Orleans, and Wayne Counties, New 

York Added to the Quarantine Area for Plum 

Pox Virus (PPV) General public 5/27/2010 other No N/A DA-2010-20

May 27, 2010, Niagara, Orleans, and Wayne Counties, 

New York Added to the Quarantine Area for Plum Pox 

Virus (PPV), with Federal Order

MRP APHIS

APHIS Amends Karnal Bunt (Tilletia indica 

(Mitra) Mundkur) Regulated Areas in La Paz, 

Maricopa, and Pinal Counties, Arizona, and 

Removes Silage from the List of Regulated 

Articles General public 4/11/2017 other No N/A DA-2017-08

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/kb/downloads/federal_orders/DA-2017-08.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS Amends Karnal Bunt (Tilletia indica 

(Mitra) Mundkur) Regulated Areas in Maricopa 

and Pinal Counties, Arizona General public 10/3/2016 other No N/A DA-2016-57

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/kb/downloads/federal_orders/DA-2016-57.pdf

MRP APHIS

Tilletia indica (Mitra) Mundkur (Karnal Bunt) - 

Amendment of Regulated Areas in Arizona General public 11/22/2013 other No N/A DA-2013-51

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/kb/downloads/federal_orders/DA-2013-51.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS Adds an Additional Portion of the East 

Fork Wildlife Area in Clermont County, Ohio, to 

the Asian Longhorned Beetle (Anoplophora 

glabripennis) Regulated Area General public 8/9/2017 other No N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/asian_lhb/downloads/DA-2017-23.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS Adds Taylor County, Wisconsin, to the 

Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar) Regulated Ar General public 8/5/2015 other No N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/gypsy_moth/downloads/DA-2015-44.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS Adds Wythe County, Virginia, to the 

Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar) Regulated Area General public 4/10/2017 other No N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/gypsy_moth/downloads/DA-2017-07.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS Adds Kane, Kendall, LaSalle, and Will 

Counties, Illinois, to the Gypsy Moth (Lymantria 

dispar) Regulated Area General public 5/8/2017 other No N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/gypsy_moth/downloads/DA-2017-12.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS Adds Scotland County, Missouri, and all 

of Maryland to the Pine Shoot Beetle (Tomicus 

piniperda (L.)) Regulated Area General public 1/7/2016 other No N/A DA-2016-02

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/psb/downloads/DA-2016-02.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP APHIS

APHIS Adds All of Illinois to the Pine Shoot 

Beetle (Tomicus piniperda (L.)) Regulated Area General public 9/8/2015 other No N/A DA-1025-52

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/psb/downloads/DA-2015-52.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS Adds Adair and Clark Counties, Missouri, 

to the Pine Shoot Beetle Regulated Area General public 8/15/2013 other No N/A Da-2013-34

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/psb/downloads/DA-2013-34.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS Adds Lewis, Macon, and Marion 

Counties, Missouri, to the Pine Shoot Beetle 

Regulated Area General public 12/4/2012 other No N/A DA-2012-51

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/psb/downloads/da2012-51.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS Expands the Citrus Greening (Candidatus 

Liberibacter asiaticus) Quarantined Area in 

California General public 11/28/2017 other No N/A DA-2017-37

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/citrus_greening/downloads/pdf_files/spro/DA-2017-

37.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS Expands the Asian Citrus Psyllid 

(Diaphorina citri) Quarantined Area in Arizona General public 5/13/2017 other No N/A DA-2017-13

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/citrus_greening/downloads/pdf_files/spro/DA-2017-

13.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS Expands the Citrus Greening (Candidatus 

Liberibacter asiaticus) Quarantined Area in 

Louisiana General public 4/19/2017 other No N/A DA-2017-10

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/citrus_greening/downloads/pdf_files/spro/DA-2017-

10.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS Revises Citrus Greening and Asian Citrus 

Psyllid Domestic Quarantine Regulatory 

Requirements for Citrus spp. and Poncirus spp. 

Seed General public 5/19/2016 other No N/A DA-2016-30

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/citrus_greening/downloads/pdf_files/spro/DA-2016-

30.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS Expands the Citrus Greening (Candidatus 

Liberibacter asiaticus) Quarantined Area in 

Texas General public 2/10/2015 other No N/A DA-2015-10

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/citrus_greening/downloads/pdf_files/spro/DA-2015-

10.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS Revises Citrus Greening and Asian Citrus 

Psyllid Domestic Quarantine Regulatory 

Requirements for Certain Leaves for 

Consumption General public 1/26/2015 other No N/A DA-2015-04

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/citrus_greening/downloads/pdf_files/spro/DA-2015-

04.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS Expands the Regulated Area for the 

Asian Citrus Psyllid (Diaphorina citri) in San Luis 

Obispo County in California General public 10/28/2014 other No N/A Da-2014-46

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/citrus_greening/downloads/pdf_files/spro//DA-2014-

46.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS Updates Conditions for Interstate 

Movement of Citrus from Asian Citrus Psyllid 

(ACP) Regulated Areas General public 5/21/2014 other No N/A DA-2014-27

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/citrus_greening/downloads/pdf_files/spro/2014-27.pdf

MRP APHIS

Confirmation of Citrus Greening in the Virgin 

Islands General public 5/17/2010 other No N/A DA-2010-18

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/citrus_greening/downloads/pdf_files/spro/DA-2010-

18.pdf

MRP APHIS

Expansion of the Citrus Greening Federal 

Quarantine Area Due to the Presence of the 

Disease in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico General public 11/20/2009 other No N/A DA-2009-58

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/citrus_greening/downloads/pdf_files/spro/DA-2009-

58.pdf
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MRP APHIS

Infested Countries Added to Federal 

Quarantine Order for Citrus Greening (CG) 

Disease and Citrus Variegated Chlorosis (CVC General public 10/6/2009 other No N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/citrus_greening/downloads/pdf_files/spro/federalorder

10-6-09.pdf

MRP APHIS

Confirmation of Citrus Greening in Chatham 

County, Georgia General public 6/19/2009 other No N/A DA-2009-26

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/citrus_greening/downloads/pdf_files/spro/DA-2009-

26.pdf

MRP APHIS

Confirmation of Citrus Greening in Charleston 

County, South Carolina General public 4/10/2009 other No N/A DA-2009-14

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/citrus_greening/downloads/pdf_files/spro/DA-2009-

14.pdf

MRP APHIS

Revision of Citrus Greening /Asian Citrus Psyllid 

Federal Order General public 1/28/2009 other No N/A DA-2009-06

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/citrus_greening/downloads/pdf_files/spro/DA-2009-

06.pdf

MRP APHIS

Confirmation of Asian Citrus Psyllid in Alabama, 

Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina General public 9/12/2008 other No N/A DA-2008-61

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/citrus_greening/downloads/pdf_files/spro/federalorderal-mi-gi-sc.pdf

MRP APHIS

Federal Domestic Quarantine Order Guidnardia 

citricarpa, causal agent of Citrus Black Spot 

(CBS) DA-2010-47 General public 10/14/2010 other No N/A DA-2010-47

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/citrus/downloads/black_spot/DA-2010-47-FO.pdf

MRP APHIS

Federal Domestic Quarantine Order Guidnardia 

citricarpa, causal agent of Citrus Black Spot 

(CBS) DA-2011-03 General public 1/21/2011 other No N/A DA-2011-03

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/citrus/downloads/black_spot/DA-2010-03.pdf

MRP APHIS

Federal Domestic Quarantine Order Guidnardia 

citricarpa, causal agent of Citrus Black Spot 

(CBS) DA-2011-13 General public 3/8/2011 other No N/A DA-2011-13

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/citrus/downloads/black_spot/DA-2011-13.pdf

MRP APHIS

Federal Domestic Order for Guidnardia 

citricarpa Kiely, causal agent of Citrus Black 

Spot (CBS) DA-2011-29 General public 6/2/2011 other No N/A DA-2011-29

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/citrus/downloads/black_spot/DA-2011-29.pdf

MRP APHIS

Federal Order for Guidnardia citricarpa Kiely, 

causal agent of Citrus Black Spot (CBS) DA-2012-

09 General public 3/16/2012 other No N/A DA-2012-09

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/citrus/downloads/black_spot/DA-2012-09-

federalorder.pdf

MRP APHIS

SPRO Letter: APHIS Updates the Citrus Black 

Spot (Guidnardia citricarpa) Quarantine Area in 

Florida General public 6/9/2017 other No N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/citrus/downloads/black_spot/DA-2017-20.pdf

MRP APHIS

Federal Order Domestic Quaratine for 

Jefferson, Lafourche, Plaquemines, St. Charles, 

St. James, and St. John Parishes in Louisiana for 

Citrus Canker (Xanthomonas spp.) DA-2017-19 General public 6/9/2017 other No N/A DA-2017-19

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/citruscanker/downloads/DA-2017-19.pdf
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MRP APHIS

Federal Order Domestic Quarantine for 

Portions of Harris, Fort Bend, and Cameron 

Counties in Texas for Citrus Canker 

(Xanthomonas spp.) DA-2017-09 General public 4/13/2017 other No N/A DA-2017-09

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/citruscanker/downloads/DA-2017-09.pdf

MRP APHIS

Federal Quarantine Order Elisonoe australis 

Bitanc. & Jenkins Causal Agent of Sweet Orange 

Scab (SOS) DA-2010-62 General public 12/22/2010 other No N/A DA-2010-62

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/citrus/downloads/sweet_orange/2010-62.pdf

MRP APHIS

Federal Quarantine Order Elisonoe australis 

Bitanc. & Jenkins Causal Agent of Sweet Orange 

Scab (SOS) DA-2011-14 General public 3/23/2011 other No N/A DA-2011-14

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/citrus/downloads/sweet_orange/2011-14.pdf

MRP APHIS

Federal Quarantine Order Elisonoe australis 

Bitanc. & Jenkins Causal Agent of Sweet Orange 

Scab (SOS) DA-2011-22 General public 4/18/2011 other No N/A DA-2011-22

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/citrus/downloads/sweet_orange/2011-22.pdf

MRP APHIS

Federal Quarantine Order Elisonoe australis 

Bitanc. & Jenkins Causal Agent of Sweet Orange 

Scab (SOS) DA-2011-50 General public 8/19/2011 other No N/A DA-2011-50

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/citrus/downloads/sweet_orange/2011-50.pdf

MRP APHIS

Federal Quarantine Order Elisonoe australis 

Bitanc. & Jenkins Causal Agent of Sweet Orange 

Scab (SOS) DA-2013-13 General public 4/2/2013 other No N/A DA-2013-13

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/citrus/downloads/sweet_orange/DA-2013-13.pdf

MRP APHIS

Federal Order Elisonoe australis Bitanc. & 

Jenkins Causal Agent of Sweet Orange Scab 

(SOS) DA-2016-55 General public 9/6/2016 other No N/A DA-2016-55

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/citrus/downloads/sweet_orange/2016/DA-2016-55.pdf

MRP APHIS

Expansion of imported fire ant quarantine in 

California, North Carolina, Oklahoma, 

Tennessee General public 9/6/2017 other No N/A DA-2017-21

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/fireants/downloads/DA-2017-21.pdf

MRP APHIS

Expansion of quarantine areas for the imported 

fire ant in Arkansas, North Carolina, Tennessee, 

and Texas General public 3/16/2016 other No N/A DA-2016-20

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/fireants/downloads/DA-2016-20.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS Imported Fire Ant Quarantine Adds Two 

Additional Bait Treatments and Modifies 

Drench Application Technique for Treatment of 

Balled-and-Burlapped Nursery Stock General public 3/31/2015 other No N/A DA-2015-15

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/fireants/downloads/DA-2015-15.pdf

MRP APHIS

Domestic Quarantine of Counties in Tennessee 

for Imported Fire Ant Federal Order General public 12/5/2011 other No N/A DA-2011-68

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/fireants/downloads/DA-2011-68.pdf

MRP APHIS

Areas in Virginia Added to the Imported Fire 

Ant (IFA) Quarantine and Expansion of Existing 

IFA Quarantine Areas in Arkansas, Tennessee, 

and Texas for IFA (Solenopsis invicta Buren, S. 

richteri Forel, and hybrids of these species General public 10/28/2009 other No N/A DA-2009-54

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/fireants/downloads/da-2009-54.pdf
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MRP APHIS

Establishment of Quarantine Areas in 

Oklahoma and Tennessee for Imported Fire 

Ants (IFA) (Solenopsis invicta Buren, S. richteri 

Forel, and hybrids of these species) General public 3/24/2009 other No N/A DA-2009-13

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/fireants/downloads/DA-2009-13.pdf

MRP APHIS Imported fire ant program manual General public 9/20/2012 guidance No N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/domestic/downloads/fire_ant.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS Adds Ventura County to the Light Brown 

Apple Moth (LBAM) (Epiphyas postvittana ) 

Regulated Area in California General public 7/27/2016 other No N/A DA-2016-49

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/lba_moth/downloads/DA-2016-49.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS Adds All Cut Flowers and Greens to the 

Exempted Host List for the Light Brown Apple 

Moth (Epiphyas postvittana ) in California General public 11/4/2016 other No N/A DA-2016-66

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/lba_moth/downloads/DA-2016-66.pdf

MRP APHIS Japanese beetle program manual General public 1/1/2016 guidance No N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manu

als/domestic/downloads/japanese_beetle.pdf

MRP APHIS Bactrocera latifrons Federal Order General public 4/20/2016 guidance No N/A DA-2016-122

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/fruit_flies/downloads/spro-fo/DA-2016-122.pdf

MRP APHIS

Fruit fly Systems Approach for domestic 

movement of tomatoes and citrus under 

quarantine General public NA guidance No N/A

MRP APHIS Oriental Fruit Fly (OFF) Quarantine SPRO General public 8/31/2017 other No N/A DA-2017-27

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/fruit_flies/downloads/spro-fo/DA-2017-27.pdf

MRP APHIS

Mediterranean Fruit Fly (med fly) Quarantine 

SPRO General public 9/14/2017 other No N/A DA-2017-30

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/fruit_flies/downloads/spro-fo/DA-2017-30.pdf

MRP APHIS

Mediterranean Fruit Fly (med fly) Quarantine 

SPRO General public 10/23/2017 other No N/A DA-2017-33

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/fruit_flies/downloads/spro-fo/DA-2017-33.pdf

MRP APHIS Mexican Fruit Fly (Mex fly) Quarantine General public 6/24/2016 other No N/A DA-2016-42

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/fruit_flies/downloads/spro-fo/DA-2016-42.pdf

MRP APHIS

Phytophthora ramorum (ramorum blight, 

ramorum dieback, sudden oak death): New 

host plants added to the P. ramorum 

regulations General public 1/25/2012 No N/A DA-2012-03

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/pram/downloads/pdf_files/SPRO_%20DA-2012-03.pdf

MRP APHIS

Restrictions on importation of Phytophthora 

ramorum (P. ramorum) host plants for planting 

into the United States General public 4/18/2012 other No N/A DA-2012-14

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/pram/downloads/pdf_files/federal_order_04-18-

2012.pdf
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Date

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Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

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MRP APHIS

APHIS revises federal order requiring 

notification for Phytophthora ramorum highrisk host plants General public 12/10/2102 other No N/A DA-2012-53https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/pram/downloads/pdf_files/DA-2012-53.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS revises Phytophthora ramorum domestic 

quarantine relieving regulatory requirements 

for certain non-host nurseries General public 7/3/2013 other No N/A DA-2013-27

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/pram/downloads/pdf_files/DA-2013-27.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS expands Phytophthora ramorum 

quarantine area in Curry County, Oregon General public 8/23/2013 other No N/A DA-2013-36

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/pram/downloads/pdf_files/DA-2013-36.pdf

MRP APHIS

Phyophthora ramorum (ramorum blight, 

ramorum dieback, sudden oak death) - Listing 

and regulation of a plant species reported to be 

associated with P. ramorum General public 10/23/2013 other No N/A DA-2013-41

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/pram/downloads/pdf_files/DA-2013-41.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS revises Phytophthora ramorum domestic 

quarantine regulatory requirements for certain 

host nurseries General public 1/10/2014 other No N/A DA-2014-02

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/pram/downloads/pdf_files/DA-2014-02.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS expands Phytophthora ramorum 

quarantine in California to include Trinity 

County General public 4/3/2015 other No N/A DA-2015-17

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/pram/downloads/pdf_files/DA-2015-17.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS revises Phytophthora ramorum domestic 

quarantine by deregulating areas in California, 

Oregon and Washington General public 4/3/2015 other No N/A DA-2015-18

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/pram/downloads/pdf_files/DA-2015-17.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS changes requirements for movement of 

soil from Phytophthora ramorum quarantined 

areas for analysis General public 6/1/2016 other No N/A DA-2016-34

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/pram/downloads/pdf_files/DA-2016-34.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS expands Phytophthora ramorum 

quarantine area in Oregon to include Curry 

County General public 1/7/2016 other No N/A DA-2016-06 pdf in email

MRP APHIS

APHIS Establishes Regulated Areas in Florida for 

Giant African Snail (Lissachatina fulica, formerly 

Achatina fulica) General public 4/13/2012 other No N/A DA-2012-12

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/gas/downloads/DA-2012-12.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS Establishes a New Regulated Area in 

Florida for Giant African Snail (Lissachatina 

fulica, formerly Achatina fulica) General public 7/3/2012 other No N/A DA-2012-25

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/gas/downloads/DA-2012-25.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS Establishes Two Additional Regulated 

Areas in Florida for Giant African Snail 

(Lissachatina fulica, formerly Achatina fulica) General public 10/19/2012 other No N/A DA-2012-43

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/gas/downloads/DA-2012-43.pdf
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MRP APHIS

APHIS Establishes Two Additional Regulated 

Areas in Florida for Giant African Snail 

(Lissachatina fulica, formerly Achatina fulica) General public 1/24/2013 other No N/A DA-2013-04

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/gas/downloads/DA-2013-04.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS Establishes Two Additional Regulated 

Areas in Florida for Giant African Snail 

(Lissachatina fulica, formerly Achatina fulica) General public 7/16/2013 other No N/A DA-2013-29

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/gas/downloads/DA-2013-39.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS Establishes Additional Regulated Area in 

Florida for Giant African Snail (Lissachatina 

fulica, formerly Achatina fulica) General public 12/23/2013 other No N/A DA-2013-13

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/gas/downloads/DA-2013-55_GAS_12-23-13.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS Establishes Two Additional Regulated 

Areas in Florida for Giant African Snail 

(Lissachatina fulica, formerly Achatina fulica) General public 3/7/2014 other No N/A DA-2014-13

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/gas/downloads/DA-2014-13.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS Establishes Two Additional Regulated 

Areas in Florida for Giant African Snail 

(Lissachatina fulica, formerly Achatina fulica) General public 9/2/2014 other No N/A DA-2014-42

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/gas/downloads/DA-2014-42.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS Establishes Two Additional Regulated 

Areas in Florida for Giant African Snail 

(Lissachatina fulica, formerly Achatina fulica) General public 12/11/2014 other No N/A DA-2014-58

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/gas/downloads/DA-2014-58.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS Establishes Additional Regulated Area in 

Florida for Giant African Snail (Lissachatina 

fulica, formerly Achatina fulica) General public 6/24/2015 other No N/A DA-2015-34

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/gas/downloads/DA-2015-34.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS Establishes Additional Regulated Area in 

Florida for Giant African Snail (Lissachatina 

fulica, formerly Achatina fulica) General public 5/3/2016 other No N/A DA-2016-164

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/gas/downloads/DA-2016-164.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS Establishes Additional Regulated Area in 

Florida for Giant African Snail (Lissachatina 

fulica, formerly Achatina fulica) General public 9/30/2016 other No N/A DA-2016-59

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/gas/downloads/DA-2016-59.pdf

MRP APHIS

APHIS Updates Regulated Areas in Miami-Dade 

County for Giant African Snail (Lissachatina 

fulica, formerly Achatina fulica) General public 3/21/2017 other No N/A DA-2017-03

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_inf

o/gas/downloads/DA-2017-03.pdf
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REE

ARS, ERS 

& NASS

Agreement Authorities, Regulations, Terms and 

Conditions Agency Cooperators 10/11/2016 guidance No not submitted N/A

https://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/media/10621/agreementprovisions-rev102016.pdf 

REE

ARS, ERS 

& NASS

Indirect Cost Funding Restrictions and Tuition 

Reimbursement Limitations Agency Cooperators 9/1/2017 guidance No not submitted N/A

https://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/media/10752/idc-fundingrestrictions-and-tuition-reimb-limitations-2.pdf 

REE ARS Only Indirect Program Support Costs Agency Sponsors 9/10/2012 guidance No not submitted N/A https://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/agreements/files/ipsc.pdf 

REE

ARS & 

NASS USDA Civil Rights Policy Statement Agency Cooperators 9/2/2011 statement No not submitted N/A

https://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/agreements/files/usda%20

civil%20rights%20policy%20statement.pdf

REE ERS USDA Civil Rights Policy Statement Agency Cooperators 9/2/2011 statement No not submitted N/A

https://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/media/10097/usda-civilrights-policy-statement.pdf

REE ARS Only Valued Partner Letter Agency Cooperators 9/10/2012 other No not submitted N/A https://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/agreements/files/ipsc.pdf

REE

ARS & 

NASS

Scientific-Technical-Performance Reporting 

Requirements for Non-Assistance Cooperative 

Agreements Agency Cooperators 7/13/2015 guidance No not submitted N/A

https://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/media/10088/coopperform-report-requirements-naca.pdf

REE

ARS & 

NASS Research Performance Progress Report Agency Cooperators 4/26/2016 other No not submitted N/A

https://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/media/10431/rppr-finalformat.pdf 

REE ERS Research Performance Progress Report Agency Cooperators 4/26/2016 other No not submitted N/A

https://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/media/10431/rppr-finalformat.pdf

REE

ARS, ERS 

& NASS DUNS and SAM Registration FAQ Agency Cooperators 10/1/2010 guidance No not submitted N/A

https://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/agreements/files/DUNSCC

R%20FAQs.pdf 

REE ARS Only

REE-22 General Provisions, Trust Fund and 

Reimbursable Cooperative Agreements Agency Sponsors 8/1/2013 other No not submitted N/A

https://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/media/10177/ree22generalprovisions.pdf 

REE

ARS, ERS 

& NASS Certification Regarding Lobbying Agency Cooperators 7/1/2015 other No not submitted N/A

https://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/media/5386/lobbyingcertification.pdf

REE

ARS, ERS 

& NASS

REE-26 Organization Information, 

Representations, Assurances and Certifications Agency Cooperators 1/1/2017 other No not submitted N/A

https://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/media/10651/ree-26-

012017.pdf 

REE

ARS & 

NASS Conflict of Interest Policy for ARS, ERS & NASS Agency Cooperators 10/1/2015 other No not submitted N/A

https://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/media/10270/conflict-ofinterest-policy-ars-ers-nass.pdf 

REE ERS

Conflict of Interest Policy for ARS, ERS & NASS 

(same document as above; unique URL) Agency Cooperators 10/1/2015 other No not submitted N/A

https://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/media/10202/conflict-ofinterest-policy-ars-ers-nass.pdf

REE

ARS & 

NASS REE-157 RSA Management Report Template Agency Cooperators 4/1/2017 guidance No not submitted N/A

https://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/agreements/formscertifications/ 

REE NASS

Methodology and Data Quality - Agricultural 

Chemical Usage - Field Crops 

Methodology and Data 

Quality 5/12/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Methodology_a

nd_Data_Quality/index.php

REE NASS

Methodology and Data Quality - Agricultural 

Chemical Usage - Fruit

Methodology and Data 

Quality 8/1/2012 other No N/A N/A

https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Methodology_a

nd_Data_Quality/index.php

REE NASS

Methodology and Data Quality - Agricultural 

Chemical Usage - Vegetables

Methodology and Data 

Quality 7/27/2011 other No N/A N/A

https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Methodology_a

nd_Data_Quality/index.php

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory
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Date Submitted to 

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Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

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REE NASS Methodology and Data Quality Cash Rents

Methodology and Data 

Quality 8/3/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Methodology_a

nd_Data_Quality/index.php

REE NASS

Methodology and Data Quality Catfish 

Production

Methodology and Data 

Quality 2/20/2014 other No N/A N/A

https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Methodology_a

nd_Data_Quality/index.php

REE NASS Methodology and Data Quality Cattle

Methodology and Data 

Quality 1/31/2014 other No N/A N/A

https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Methodology_a

nd_Data_Quality/index.php

REE NASS Methodology and Data Quality Cattle on Feed

Methodology and Data 

Quality 2/22/2013 other No N/A N/A

https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Methodology_a

nd_Data_Quality/index.php

REE NASS

Methodology and Data Quality Cost of 

Pollination

Methodology and Data 

Quality 4/5/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Methodology_a

nd_Data_Quality/index.php

REE NASS

Methodology and Data Quality Farm Computer 

Usage and Ownership

Methodology and Data 

Quality 8/18/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Methodology_a

nd_Data_Quality/index.php

REE NASS Methodology and Data Quality Farm Labor

Methodology and Data 

Quality 11/16/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Methodology_a

nd_Data_Quality/index.php

REE NASS

Methodology and Data Quality Farm 

Production Expenditures

Methodology and Data 

Quality 8/3/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Methodology_a

nd_Data_Quality/index.php

REE NASS

Methodology and Data Quality Farms and Land 

in Farms

Methodology and Data 

Quality 2/21/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Methodology_a

nd_Data_Quality/index.php

REE NASS

Methodology and Data Quality Farms and Land 

in Farms and Livestock Operations

Methodology and Data 

Quality 2/19/2013 other No N/A N/A

https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Methodology_a

nd_Data_Quality/index.php

REE NASS Methodology and Data Quality Floriculture

Methodology and Data 

Quality 4/26/2016 other No N/A N/A

https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Methodology_a

nd_Data_Quality/index.php

REE NASS Methodology and Data Quality Hogs and Pigs

Methodology and Data 

Quality 12/27/2013 other No N/A N/A

https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Methodology_a

nd_Data_Quality/index.php

REE NASS Methodology and Data Quality Honey

Methodology and Data 

Quality 3/21/2014 other No N/A N/A

https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Methodology_a

nd_Data_Quality/index.php

REE NASS Methodology and Data Quality Land Values

Methodology and Data 

Quality 8/4/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Methodology_a

nd_Data_Quality/index.php

REE NASS Methodology and Data Quality Milk Production

Methodology and Data 

Quality 1/23/2014 other No N/A N/A

https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Methodology_a

nd_Data_Quality/index.php

REE NASS Methodology and Data Quality Mink

Methodology and Data 

Quality 7/6/2012 other No N/A N/A

https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Methodology_a

nd_Data_Quality/index.php

REE NASS

Methodology and Data Quality Sheep and 

Goats

Methodology and Data 

Quality 1/31/2014 other No N/A N/A

https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Methodology_a

nd_Data_Quality/index.php

REE NASS

Methodology and Data Quality Trout 

Production

Methodology and Data 

Quality 3/6/2014 other No N/A N/A

https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Methodology_a

nd_Data_Quality/index.php

REE NASS

Methodology and Data Quality Area Fram 

Design

Methodology and Data 

Quality 6/15/2009 other No N/A N/A

https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Methodology_a

nd_Data_Quality/index.php

REE NASS

Methodology and Data Quality Yield Forecsting 

Program

Methodology and Data 

Quality 5/15/2012 other No N/A N/A

https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Methodology_a

nd_Data_Quality/index.php

REE NASS Cold Storage Docket (0535-0001) OMB Documents 4/28/2016 other Yes 3/14/2016 0535-0001

https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=

201601-0535-003
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

REE NASS Fiels Crops Production Docket (0535-0002) OMB Documents 10/16/2015 other Yes 8/4/2015 0535-0002

https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=

201506-0535-004

REE NASS Agricultural Prices Docket (0535-0003) OMB Documents 10/6/2017 other Yes 8/24/2017 0535-0003

https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=

201708-0535-001

REE NASS Egg, Chicken and Turkey Surveys (0535-0004) OMB Documents 1/21/2016 other Yes 12/8/2015 0535-0004

https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=

201509-0535-002

REE NASS Livestock Slaughter Docket (0535-0005) OMB Documents 11/14/2017 other Yes 10/2/2017 0535-0005

https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=

201708-0535-004

REE NASS Stocks Report Docket (0535-0007) OMB Documents 3/7/2017 other Yes 2/21/2017 0535-0007

https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=

201702-0535-004

REE NASS Milk and Milk Products Docket (0535-0020) OMB Documents 7/31/2015 other Yes 3/20/2015 0535-0020

https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=

201501-0535-001

REE NASS Vegetable Surveys Docket (0535-0037) OMB Documents 8/8/2016 other Yes 6/6/2016 0535-0037

https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=

201603-0535-002

REE NASS

Fruit, Nut and Specilaty Crops Docket (0535-

0039) OMB Documents 10/12/2016 other Yes 8/15/2016 0535-0039

https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=

201605-0535-001

REE NASS Field Crops Objective Yield Docket (0535-0088) OMB Documents 7/16/2015 other Yes 3/20/2015 0535-0088

https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=

201501-0535-002

REE NASS Floriculture Survey Docket (0535-0093) OMB Documents 11/16/2015 other No 10/13/2015 0535-0093

https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=

201509-0535-001

REE NASS Agricultural Labor Docket (0535-0109) OMB Documents 3/24/2015 other Yes 1/12/2015 0535-0109

https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=

201412-0535-001

REE NASS List Sampling Frame Docket (0535-0140) OMB Documents 1/22/2016 other No 12/8/2015 0535-0140

https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=

201509-0535-005

REE NASS Aquaculture Survey Docket (0535-0150) OMB Documents 4/27/2017 other Yes 3/3/2017 0535-0150

https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=

201702-0535-001

REE NASS Bee and Honey Docket (0535-0153) OMB Documents 11/24/2017 other Yes 10/24/2017 0535-0153

https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=

201709-0535-003

REE NASS Mink Survey Docket (0535-0212) OMB Documents 11/16/2015 other Yes 10/13/2015 0535-0212

https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=

201509-0535-004

REE NASS

Agricultural Surveys Program Docket (0535-

0213) OMB Documents 6/29/2017 other Yes 5/9/2017 0535-0213

https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=

201703-0535-003

REE NASS

Agricultural Resource Management, Chemical 

Use, and Post Harvest Chemical Use Surveys 

Docket (0535-0218) OMB Documents 7/15/2015 other Yes 5/26/2015 0535-0218

https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=

201504-0535-001

REE NASS Cotton Ginning Docket (0535-0220) OMB Documents 3/15/2017 other Yes 2/9/2017 0535-0220

https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=

201609-0535-004

REE NASS 2017 Census of Agriculture Docket (0535-0226) OMB Documents 11/6/2017 other Yes 11/2/2017 0535-0226

https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=

201711-0535-002 

REE NASS

Census of Agriculture Content Test Docket 

(0535-0243) OMB Documents 11/4/2016 other No 10/26/2016 0535-0243

https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=

201610-0535-005
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

REE NASS

Nursery and Christmas Tree Production Surveys 

Docket (0535-0244) OMB Documents 11/4/2016 other No 9/12/2016 0535-0244

https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=

201608-0535-001

REE NASS

Generic Clearance of Survey Improvement 

Projects Docket (0535-0248) OMB Documents 4/1/2016 other No 2/25/2016 0535-0248

https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=

201601-0535-001

REE NASS

Residue and Biomass Field Survey Docket (0535-

0251) OMB Documents 5/6/2016 other No 3/4/2016 0535-0251

https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=

201602-0535-001

REE NASS

Current Agricutlural Industrial Reports (CAIR) 

Docket (0535-0254) OMB Documents 8/3/2017 other Yes 6/26/2017 0535-0254

https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=

201704-0535-003

REE NASS Colony Loss Survey Docket (0535-0255) OMB Documents 10/12/2016 other No 10/7/2016 0535-0255

https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=

201610-0535-002

REE NASS Feral Swine Survey Docket (0535-0256) OMB Documents 1/19/2017 other No 12/9/2016 0535-0256

https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=

201609-0535-005

REE NASS Cost of Pollination Survey Docket (0535-0258) OMB Documents 12/4/2015 other No 12/2/2015 0535-0258

https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=

201512-0535-001

REE NASS

Local Food Marketing Practices Survey Docket 

(0535-0259) OMB Documents 3/21/2016 other Yes 3/18/2016 0535-0259

https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=

201603-0535-001

REE NASS

Confidentiality Pledge Revision Docket (0535-

0260) OMB Documents 4/19/2017 other No 3/3/2017 0535-0260

https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=

201702-0535-002

REE NIFA AFRI Grant Types

NIFA Competitive 

awardees 10/6/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/AFRIGrant-Types.pdf

REE NIFA AFRI International Partnerships

NIFA Competitive 

awardees 12/21/2016

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/afri-internationalpartnerships 

REE NIFA AFRI NIFA Fellowships Grant Program

NIFA Competitive 

awardees FY 2013

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/faqs_nn

f2.pdf

REE NIFA AFRI Project Types

NIFA Competitive 

awardees 10/16/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/AFRIProject-Types.pdf

REE NIFA AFRI Water for Agriculture Challenge Area

NIFA Competitive 

awardees 5/4/2016

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/afri-water-agriculturechallenge-area-frequently-asked-questions 

REE NIFA AFRI Water for Agriculture Challenge Area

NIFA Competitive 

awardees 3/22/2016

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/afri-water-agriculturechallenge-area-fy-2015-frequently-asked-questions 

REE NIFA

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) 

and Food and Agricultural Science 

Enhancement (FASE) NIFA Awardees 5/26/2017

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/afri-fase-faq 

REE NIFA Applying for a Grant NIFA Grant applicants 4/2/2015

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/frequently-askedquestions-applying-grant

REE NIFA

Authorized Representative - Authorized 

Organizational Representative Clarification

1890 Land-Grant University 

Capacity Grant recipients 11/10/2016 memoranda No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/1890-authorizedrepresentative-clarification

REE NIFA Award Terms and Conditions NIFA awardees guidance No N/A N/A https://nifa.usda.gov/terms-and-conditions
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

REE NIFA

Awards with NIFA Agency-specific Research 

Terms and Conditions dated July 2010 NIFA Awardees 8/19/2010 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/policydocs/rtc/agencyspecifics

/nifa_710.pdf

REE NIFA

Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development 

Program (BFRDP) FAQ

NIFA Competitive 

awardees 12/1/2014

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/bfrdp-qa-2015-rfa 

REE NIFA Capacity Prior Approval for Equipment

NIFA Capacity Grant 

awardees 11/9/2016

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/capacity-prior-approvalequipment-faqs 

REE NIFA Capacity Prior Approval for Equipment FAQs

NIFA Capacity Grant 

awardees 11/9/2016

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/capacity-prior-approvalequipment-faqs

REE NIFA

Centers of Excellence Frequently Asked 

Questions

NIFA Competitive 

awardees 5/19/2017

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/centers-excellencefrequently-asked-questions 

REE NIFA

Clarification on Use of Qualifying Educational 

Expenses as Match

1890 Land-Grant University 

Capacity Grant recipients 10/24/2016 memoranda No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/october-24-2016-

memorandum-1890s-clarification-use-qualifyingeducational-expenses-match

REE NIFA Commodity Boards Frequently Asked Questions

NIFA Competitive Grant 

applicants & commodity 

board co-funders 12/18/2017

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/commodity-boards-frequentlyasked-questions

REE NIFA Continuation Awards FAQs

NIFA Competitive 

awardees 11/28/2016

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/continuations-awards-faqs

REE NIFA

CROP PROTECTION AND PEST MANAGEMENT 

COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROGRAM FAQs

NIFA competitive 

recipients and applications 10/1/2016

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resources/2017%

20CPPM%20FAQs.pdf

REE NIFA CYFAR FAQs

NIFA competitive CYFAR 

awardees 7/6/1905

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/asset/document/

2014_cyfar_faq_0.pdf

REE NIFA

Data Management Plan and FAQs for NIFAFunded Research, Education and Extension 

Projects NIFA Grant applicants 11/7/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/data-management-plannifa-funded-research-projects

REE NIFA

Extension of Comment Period for Reform of 

Federal Policies Relating to Grants and 

Cooperative Agreements; Cost Principles and 

Administrative Requirements (Including Single 

Audit Act)

NIFA Awardees and 

partners 3/26/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.nifa.usda.gov/resource/extension-commentperiod-reform-federal-policies-relating-grants-andcooperative-agreements

REE NIFA FAQs about International Partnerships

NIFA Competitive 

awardees

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/faqs-about-internationalpartnerships

REE NIFA

FAQS Crop Protection and Pest Management 

Competitive Grants Program NIFA Grant applicants

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resources/2017%

20CPPM%20FAQs.pdf

REE NIFA

Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) Grant 

Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

NIFA competitive FINI 

recipients 8/1/2016

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resources/FINIFY16-QA-Aug-2016.pdf

NIFA Food Safety Outreach Program FAQs

NIFA Competitive 

awardees 4/25/2017

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/food-safety-outreachprogram-frequently-asked-questions-faqs
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

REE NIFA

Frequently Asked Questions in Grants 

Management NIFA awardess 4/22/2015

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/frequently-askedquestions-grant-management

REE NIFA

FY16 U.S.-Ireland Research and Development 

Partnership Call in Agriculture

NIFA Competitive 

awardees 6/22/2016

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/faqs-fy16-us-irelandresearch-and-development-partnership-call-agriculture 

REE NIFA

FY17 U.S.-Ireland Research and Development 

Partnership Call in Agriculture

NIFA Competitive 

awardees 4/12/2017

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/faqs-fy17-us-irelandresearch-and-development-partnership-call-agriculture 

REE NIFA Grant Management NIFA awardees 4/2/2015

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/frequently-askedquestions-grant-management

REE NIFA Guidance for AFRI Reviewers NIFA Grant applicants 5/15/2017 guidance No N/A N/A https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/guidance-afri-reviewers

REE NIFA Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Guide

NIFA Competitive 

awardees 1/24/2015 other No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/Multicul

tural%20Scholars%20Program%20guide.pdf

REE NIFA

Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and 

Universities NIFA applicants guidance No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/hispanic-serving-agriculturalcolleges-and-universities-hsacu

REE NIFA Implementation of 2 CFR Part 200 NIFA Awardees 12/19/2014 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.nifa.usda.gov/resource/implementation-2-

cfr-part-200

REE NIFA Indirect Cost Caps FAQs NIFA Awardees 9/26/2016

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/indirect-cost-caps-

%E2%80%93-frequently-asked-questions

REE NIFA Indirect Costs

NIFA Awardees and 

applicants 10/9/2015

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/indirect-costs-frequentlyasked-questions 

REE NIFA Indirect Costs FAQs NIFA Awardees 10/9/2015

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/indirect-costs-frequentlyasked-questions

REE NIFA Industrial Hemp FAQ NIFA awardees

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A https://nifa.usda.gov/industrial-hemp

REE NIFA Integrated Programs Application Information NIFA Grant applicants 2/5/2015 guidance No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/integrated-programsapplication-information

REE NIFA Late Application Consideration NIFA Grant applicants 3/17/2015

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/late-applicationconsideration

REE NIFA Logic Model Planning Process

NIFA Competitive 

awardees 2/4/2015 guidance No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/logic-model-planningprocess 

REE NIFA Manual of Classification NIFA Awardees 1/23/2015 other No N/A N/A https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/manual-classification

REE NIFA Modification of Award Terms and Conditions NIFA Awardees 12/23/2010 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.nifa.usda.gov/resource/modification-awardterms-and-conditions

REE NIFA

National Environmental Policy Act Policy and 

Guidance NIFA Awardees guidance No N/A N/A https://nifa.usda.gov/nepa-policy-and-guidance

REE NIFA New matching requirements FAQs

NIFA Competitive 

awardees

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/new-matching-requirementfrequently-asked-questions

REE NIFA

New matching requirements for competitive 

awards

NIFA Competitive 

awardees 2/7/2015

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/new-matchingrequirements-competitive-grant-awards
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

REE NIFA

NIFA Equal Employment Opportunity 

Statement NIFA Staff 11/22/2017 guidance No

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/nifa-equal-employmentopportunity-statement

REE NIFA NIFA Federal Assistance Policy Guide NIFA Awardees 1/28/2015 guidance No N/A N/A https://nifa.usda.gov/policy-guide

REE NIFA NIFA Federal Assistance Policy Guide NIFA Awardees 10/6/2014 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.nifa.usda.gov/resource/nifa-federalassistance-policy-guide-correspondence

REE NIFA NIFA Grants.gov Application Guide NIFA Grant applicants 5/31/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.nifa.usda.gov/resource/nifa-grantsgovapplication-guide

REE NIFA

NIFA LEP Guidance Implementing Strategy for 

Federally Assisted Programs NIFA Awardees 4/12/2016 guidance No N/A N/A https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/limited-english-proficiency

REE NIFA

NIFA National Needs Graduate Fellowship 

Grant Program FAQs

NIFA Competitive 

awardees 1/24/2015

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/faqs_nn

f2.pdf

REE NIFA NIFA Peer Review Process NIFA applicants/panelists 2/20/2015 guidance No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/nifa-peer-review-processcompetitive-grant-applications%20

REE NIFA NIFA Sexual Harassment Policy Statement NIFA staff 11/22/2017 guidance No

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/nifa-sexual-harassmentpolicy-statement

REE NIFA PD-STEP FAQs (AFRI) NIFA Grant applicants 5/1/2017

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/pd-step-faqs

REE NIFA REEport FAQs for LGUs NIFA awardees 1/24/2015

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/reeport-faqs-lgus 

REE NIFA REEport Financial Report Manual NIFA Awardees 7/7/2016 other No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/reeport-financial-reportmanual

REE NIFA REEport Guide of Project Directors NIFA Awardees 6/16/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/reeport-guide-projectdirectors

REE NIFA

Reform of Federal Policies Relating to Grants 

and Cooperative Agreements; Cost Principles 

and Administrative Requirements (Including 

Single Audit Act)

Administrative 

Requirements 2/1/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.nifa.usda.gov/resource/reform-federalpolicies-relating-grants-and-cooperative-agreements-costprinciples-and

REE NIFA

Reinstatement of Funding Sources Reporting 

Requirement for NIFA Awards NIFA Awardees 8/12/2014 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.nifa.usda.gov/resource/reinstatementfunding-sources-reporting-requirement-nifa-awards

REE NIFA Research Misconduct NIFA Awardees 10/1/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/NIFAResearch-Misconduct-Policy-102016-FINAL.pdf

REE NIFA

Responses to Questions Re: Administration and 

Allowable Expenditures, 1890 Capacity and 

Facilities Funds

NIFA 1890 Capacity Grant 

awardees and 1890 

Facilities grant awardees 3/27/2015 statement No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/responses-questions-readministration-and-allowable-expenditures-1890-capacityand

REE NIFA Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research NIFA awardees guidance No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/responsible-and-ethical-conductresearch

REE NIFA

SBIR Phase 2 Commercialization Review 

Instructions NIFA Grant applicants guidance No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resources/SBIR_p

hase2_commercialization_review_instructions.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

REE NIFA

SBIR Phase 2 Technical Proposal Review 

Instructions NIFA Grant applicants guidance No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resources/SBIR_p

hase2_technical_proposal_review_instructions.pdf

REE NIFA SBIR Phase I Panel Review Instructions NIFA Grant applicants guidance No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resources/SBIR_P

haseI_Panel_Review_Instructions.pdf

REE NIFA

Secondary Education, Two-Year Postsecondary 

Education, and Agriculture in the K-12 

Classroom (SPECA) Challenge Grants Program 

FY 2017 FAQs

NIFA Competitive 

awardees 1/27/2017

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resources/FY%20

17%20FAQ%20SPECA%20updated%20Jan%2027%2011am

.pdf

REE NIFA

Sections 738 and 739 of the Agriculture, Rural 

Development, Food and Drug Administration, 

and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 NIFA Awardees 7/9/2012 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.nifa.usda.gov/resource/sections-738-and739-agriculture-rural-development-food-and-drugadministration-and-related

REE NIFA SF-425 in ezFedGrants

NIFA Capacity Grant 

awardees 9/26/2017

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/sf-425-ezfedgrantsfrequently-asked-questions 

REE NIFA Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) NIFA Grant applicants guidance No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/program/specialty-crop-researchinitiative-scri

REE NIFA System for Award Management NIFA Awardees 5/7/2012 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.nifa.usda.gov/resource/system-awardmanagement

REE NIFA

Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program 

(VMLRP) recipients of VMLRP loans 4/27/2015

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/veterinary-medicine-loanrepayment-program-vmlrp-frequently-asked-questions 

REE NIFA Veterinary Services Grant Program FAQs

NIFA Competitive 

awardees 4/18/2016

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/veterinary-services-grantprogram-faqs 

REE NIFA VMLRP Applicant recipients of VMLRP loans 4/1/2016

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/vmlrp-applicant-frequentlyasked-questions-faqs 

REE NIFA VMLRP Loan Repayment Guidance recipients of VMLRP loans 9/28/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/vmlrp-loan-repaymentprogram-guidance

REE NIFA

Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, 

Engineering, and Mathematics Fields Program 

(WAMS) FY 2017 FAQs

NIFA Comeptitive WAMS 

recipients and applicants 10/1/2016

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resources/FY%20

17%20WAMS%20FAQ.pdf

REE NIFA AFRI International Partnerships

NIFA AFRI Competitive 

awardees 12/21/2016

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/afri-internationalpartnerships 

REE NIFA Applying for a Grant NIFA Grant applicants 4/2/2015

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/Applyin

g%20for%20a%20Grant%20FAQ.doc

REE NIFA

Authorized Representative - Authorized 

Organizational Representative Clarification

1890 Land-Grant University 

Capacity Grant recipients 11/10/2016 memoranda No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/1890%2

0AR%20clarification%20memo%20final%208-01-16.pdf

REE NIFA

Awards with NIFA Agency-specific Research 

Terms and Conditions dated July 2010

NIFA Competitive 

Awardees 8/19/2010 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/policydocs/rtc/agencyspecifics

/nifa_710.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

REE NIFA Capacity Prior Approval for Equipment FAQs

NIFA Capacity Grant 

awardees 11/9/2016

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/Frequen

tly%20Asked%20Questions%20Equipment%2011-9-

16%20FINAL_0.pdf

REE NIFA

Centers of Excellence Frequently Asked 

Questions

NIFA Competitive 

awardees 5/19/2017

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/centers-excellencefrequently-asked-questions

REE NIFA

Clarification on Use of Qualifying Educational 

Expenses as Match

1890 Land-Grant University 

Capacity Grant recipients 10/24/2016 memoranda No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/Qualifyi

ng%20Education%20Activities%20Clarification%20Memo

%20FINAL%2010-24-16.pdf

REE NIFA Commodity Boards Frequently Asked Questions

NIFA Competitive Grant 

applicants & commodity 

board co-funders 12/18/2017

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/commodity-boards-frequentlyasked-questions

REE NIFA Continuation Awards FAQs

NIFA Competitive 

awardees 11/28/2016

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/FAQ_Str

eamlinedContinuation_CS.pdf

REE NIFA

Data Management Plan and FAQs for NIFAFunded Research, Education and Extension 

Projects NIFA Awardees 11/7/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/Data_M

anagagement_Plan_NIFA__Research_Education_Extensio

n_%20November%202017.docx

REE NIFA FAQs about International Partnerships

NIFA Competitive 

awardees 1/21/2015

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/faqs-about-internationalpartnerships

REE NIFA

Frequently Asked Questions in Grants 

Management NIFA awardess 4/22/2015

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/Grant%

20Management%20Frequently%20Asked%20Questions.p

df

REE NIFA Guidance for AFRI Reviewers NIFA AFRI Grant applicants 5/15/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/FY-2017-

AFRI-Reviewer-Guidelines.pdf

REE NIFA

Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and 

Universities NIFA applicants 1/28/2015 guidance No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/hispanic-serving-agriculturalcolleges-and-universities-hsacu

REE NIFA Implementation of 2 CFR Part 200 NIFA Awardees 12/19/2014 guidance No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/12.19.2

014%20-

%20Implementation%20of%202%20CFR%20part%20200.p

df

REE NIFA Indirect Cost Caps FAQs NIFA Awardees 9/26/2016

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/Indirect

%20Cost%20Caps%20-

%20Frequently%20Asked%20Questions%20-

%2009%2028%2016_0.pdf

REE NIFA Indirect Costs FAQs

NIFA Awardees and 

applicants 10/9/2015

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/Frequen

tly%20Asked%20Questions%20-%2010%2009%2015.pdf

REE NIFA Industrial Hemp FAQ NIFA awardees 8/12/2016

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A https://nifa.usda.gov/industrial-hemp

REE NIFA Late Application Consideration NIFA Grant applicants 3/17/2015

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/LATE%2

0APPLICATION%20CONSIDERATION.pdf

REE NIFA REEport Manual of Classification NIFA Awardees 1/23/2015 other No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/MANUA

L%20OF%20CLASSIFICATION.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

REE NIFA Modification of Award Terms and Conditions NIFA Awardees 12/23/2010 guidance No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/12.23.2

010%20-

%20Modification%20of%20Award%20Terms%20and%20C

onditions.pdf

REE NIFA

National Environmental Policy Act Policy and 

Guidance NIFA Awardees 9/1/2015 guidance No N/A N/A https://nifa.usda.gov/nepa-policy-and-guidance

REE NIFA

New matching requirements for competitive 

awards

NIFA Competitive 

awardees 2/7/2015

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/new-matching-requirementfrequently-asked-questions

REE NIFA NIFA Federal Assistance Policy Guide NIFA Awardees 10/1/2014 guidance No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/NIFA_p

olicy_gde_Oct_2014.pdf

REE NIFA

NIFA LEP Guidance Implementing Strategy for 

Federally Assisted Programs NIFA Awardees 4/12/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/NIFA_LE

P_Guidance_Implementing_Strategy_for_Federally_Assist

ed_Programs.pdf

REE NIFA REEport FAQs for LGUs NIFA awardees 1/24/2015

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/REEport

%20FAQs.pdf

REE NIFA REEport Financial Report Manual NIFA Awardees 7/7/2016 other No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/REEport

%20Financial%20Report%20Manual%20-

%2007072016.pdf

REE NIFA REEport Guide of Project Directors NIFA Awardees 6/16/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/REEport

%20Guide%20for%20Project%20Directors%20-

%2006152017_0.pdf

REE NIFA

Reinstatement of Funding Sources Reporting 

Requirement for NIFA Awards NIFA Awardees 8/12/2014 guidance No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/8.12.20

14%20-

%20Reinstatement%20of%20Funding%20Sources.pdf

REE NIFA Research Misconduct NIFA Awardees 10/1/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/NIFAResearch-Misconduct-Policy-102016-FINAL.pdf

REE NIFA

Responses to Questions Re: Administration and 

Allowable Expenditures, 1890 Capacity and 

Facilities Funds

NIFA 1890 Capacity Grant 

awardees and 1890 

Facilities grant awardees 3/27/2015 statement No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/3.27.20

15_Sonny_to_1890_Deans_Dir_Pres.pdf

REE NIFA Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research NIFA awardees 4/3/2015 guidance No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/responsible-and-ethical-conductresearch

REE NIFA

Sections 738 and 739 of the Agriculture, Rural 

Development, Food and Drug Administration, 

and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 NIFA Awardees 7/9/2012 guidance No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/7.09.20

12%20-%20ag_rur_dev_fda.pdf

REE NIFA SF-425 in ezFedGrants

NIFA Capacity Grant 

awardees 9/26/2017

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/sf-425-ezfedgrantsfrequently-asked-questions 

REE NIFA System for Award Management NIFA Awardees 5/7/2012 guidance No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/5.07.20

12%20-%20sam_memo_0.pdf

REE NIFA Veterinary Services Grant Program FAQs NIFA VSGP awardees 4/18/2016

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/veterinary-services-grantprogram-faqs 
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

REE NIFA VMLRP Loan Repayment Guidance Recipients of VMLRP loans 9/28/2017 guidance No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/2017-

VMLRP-Guidance-Document.pdf

REE NIFA VMLRP Veterinary shortage situations FAQs Recipients of VMLRP loans 3/30/2016

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/FAQ%2

0Veterinary%20Shortage%20Situations.pdf

REE NIFA VMLRP Qualifying Loans FAQs Recipients of VMLRP loans 3/30/2016

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/FAQ%2

0Qualifying%20Loans.pdf

REE NIFA VMLRP Service Obligations FAQs Recipients of VMLRP loans 3/30/2016

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/FAQ%2

0Qualifying%20Service.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

TFAA FAS Federal Travel Regs and Open Skies Agreement All Program Participants other No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/programs/resources/federaltravel-regulation-and-us-open-skies-agreements 

TFAA FAS

Change Submission Audits conducted under 

OMB circular 133 All Program Participants other No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/programs/resources/changesubmission-audits-conducted-under-omb-circular-133

TFAA FAS General Pay scale All Program Participants other No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/programs/resources/generalpay-scale

TFAA FAS List Restricted Countries All Program Participants other No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/programs/resources/listrestricted-countries

TFAA FAS

Emerging Markets Program (EMP) Compliance 

Review Guide

Recipient of Program 

Funding guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/programs/resources/empcompliance-review-guide

TFAA FAS EMP Guidance All Program Applicants guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/programs/resources/emergingmarkets-program-guidance

TFAA FAS

Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops (TASC) 

Compliance Review Guide All Program Participants other No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2013-

09/tasc_review_guide_2013.pdf 

TFAA FAS

Quality Samples Program (QSP) Compliance 

Review Guide All Program Participants other No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/sites/development/files/2013-

09/qsp_review_guide_2013.pdf

TFAA FAS

Waiver of the U.S. Origin Identification 

Requirements

All MAP Participants with 

Branded Programs other No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2017-

08/map17-

004_waiver_of_us_origin_labeling_reqts_for_certain_cou

ntries_homepage_2.pdf 

TFAA FAS

Foreign Market Development Program (FMD) 

Evaluation Requirements FMD Cooperators other No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2014-

01/fmd10004_-_fmd_evaluation_requirements_0.pdf 

TFAA FAS

Embassy Guidelines for Reimbursement of 

Representational Functions Embassy Guidelines other No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2016-

02/representational_limits-2016.pdf 

TFAA FAS FMD Compliance Review Guide FMD Cooperators guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/sites/development/files/fmd_c

ompliancereview2004.pdf 

TFAA FAS

Five Year Branded Graduation Exemption for 

Certain International Trade Shows

MAP Participants with 

Brand Programs other No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2017-

05/map17-003_exemption_from_5-

year_graduation_requirement_home_page_0.pdf 

TFAA FAS Brand Operational Procedures All MAP Participants other No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2016-

04/map16-

004_brand_operational_procedures_program_notice.ho

mepage.pdf 

TFAA FAS

List of MAP Reimbursable International Trade 

Shows Held in the U.S. All Program Participants other No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2017-

02/map17-

002_map_eligible_intl_trade_shows_in_the_u.s._homepa

ge_1.pdf 

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

TFAA FAS Fraud Prevention Procedures All MAP Participants other No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2016-

04/map16-

002_fraud_prevention_program_notice.homepage_0.pdf 

TFAA FAS Contracting Procedures All MAP Participants other No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2016-

04/map16-

003_contracting_guidelines_program_notice.homepage.p

df 

TFAA FAS Promotional Items All MAP Participants other No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2014-

04/map13007_2013_promotional_items-homepage.pdf 

TFAA FAS MAP Compliance Review Guide All MAP Participants guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2014-

07/map_compliance_guide-2014.pdf 

TFAA FAS MAP Program Evaluation Requirements All MAP Participants other No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/sites/default/files/map10001_

program_evaluation.pdf 

TFAA FAS

Remitting GSM-102 & Facility Guarantee 

Program Fees All Program Participants guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/programs/resources/remittinggsm-102-facility-guarantee-program-fees

TFAA FAS

Cotton and Products: Updated Requirements 

for Commodity Specifications and Application 

Information

U.S. exporters who may 

apply for coverage on sales 

of U.S. cotton and products 

to be exported guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/programs/resources/cottonand-products-updated-requirements-commodityspecifications-and-application

TFAA FAS

Clarification of Policy Regarding Proof of 

Export/Import for Rail Cars and Trucks Entering 

Mexico

Railcars or trucks entering 

Mexico guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/programs/resources/clarificati

on-policy-regarding-proof-exportimport-rail-cars-andtrucks-entering-mexico

TFAA FAS

Sale Data Required for Export Sales of U.S. 

Planting Seeds Under GSM-102 and GSM-103 

Programs

Exporters who apply for 

coverage on sales of U.S. 

planting seeds to be 

exported guidance No N/A N/A

https:\\www.fas.usda.gov/programs/resources/sale-datarequired-export-sales-us-planting-seeds-under-gsm-102-

and-gsm-103-programs 

TFAA FAS

Sale Data Required for Export Sales of U.S. 

Horticultural Products Under GSM-102 and 

GSM-103 Programs

Exporters who apply for 

coverage on sales of U.S. 

horticultural products guidance No N/A N/A

https:\\www.fas.usda.gov/programs/resources/sale-datarequired-export-sales-us-horticultural-products-undergsm-102-and-gsm-103

TFAA FAS

Submission of GSM-102 & Facility Guarantee 

Program Documents

Submission of required 

documents under GSM102 & Facility Guarantee 

program guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/programs/resources/submissio

n-gsm-102-facility-guarantee-program-documents

TFAA FAS Sample Notice of Assignment

Financial Institutions -- 

Sample Notice of 

Assignment document to 

be used under GSM-102 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/programs/resources/samplenotice-assignment
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

TFAA FAS

Sample Template for Applying for GSM-102 

Payment Guarantees

Sample application under 

GSM-102 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/programs/resources/sampletemplate-applying-gsm-102-payment-guarantees

TFAA FAS

GSM-102 Eligibility Requirements for Foreign 

Financial Institutions

Foreign financial 

institutions other No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/programs/resources/gsm-102-

eligibility-requirements-foreign-financial-institutions

TFAA FAS

GSM-102 Eligibility Requirements for U.S. 

Financial Institutions U.S. financial institutions other No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/programs/resources/gsm-102-

eligibility-requirements-us-financial-institutions

TFAA FAS

Coverage of Non-Interest-Bearing Debt 

Obligations Program Participants other No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/programs/resources/coveragenon-interest-bearing-debt-obligations

TFAA FAS

Requirement for Exporters, Sellers, and U.S. 

Financial Institutions Participating in the GSM102 and Facility Guarantee (FGP) Programs to 

Register in SAM

Exporters, Sellers, and U.S. 

Financial Institutions guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/programs/resources/requirem

ent-exporters-sellers-and-us financial-institutionsparticipating-gsm-102-and

TFAA FAS

Anti-Bribery Notice for Participants in USDA 

Export Credit Guarantee Programs Participants other No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/programs/resources/antibribery-notice-participants-usda-export-credit-guaranteeprograms

TFAA FAS Change in Interest Computation Policy Program Participants guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/programs/resources/changeinterest-computation-policy

TFAA FAS Country Entry Documentation Requirements Program Participants guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/programs/resources/countryentry-documentation-requirements

TFAA FAS

Eligible Commodities Under the GSM-102 

Program Program Participants guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/programs/resources/eligiblecommodities-under-gsm-102-program

TFAA FAS Exporter Qualification Application Program Applicants guidance No N/A N/A https://apps.fas.usda.gov/cccapp/

TFAA FAS

Sample Facility Guarantee Program (FGP) Letter 

of Interest

Sample FGP Letter of 

Interest guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/programs/resources/samplesletter-interest

TFAA FAS Sample FGP Initial Application Program Applicants guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/programs/resources/sampleinitial-application

TFAA FAS Sample FGP Final Application Program Applicants guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/programs/resources/samplefinal-application
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

FNCS FNS

Donated Food Storage, Distribution, and 

Product Dating

State and Local agencies 

administering NSLP, 

CACFP, SFSP, and TEFAP. 

State, Local and Indian 

Tribal Organizations 

administering CSFP and 

FDPIR. 11/21/2017 memoranda No N/A FD-107 Donated Food Storage, Distribution, and Product Dating

FNCS FNS

Grain Requirements in the Child and Adult Care 

Food Program; Questions and Answers

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 10/19/2017 memoranda No N/A CACFP01-2018

Grain Requirements in the Child and Adult Care Food 

Program; Questions and Answers

FNCS FNS

Feeding Infants and Meal Pattern Requirements 

in the Child and Adult Care Food Program; 

Questions and Answers

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 10/19/2017 memoranda No N/A CACFP02-2018

Feeding Infants and Meal Pattern Requirements in the 

Child and Adult Care Food Program; Questions and 

Answers

FNCS FNS

Clarifications: Funding Levels for FY 2018 Child 

and Adult Care Food Program Audit Fund 

Allocation State Agencies 9/20/2017 memoranda No N/A CACFP18-2017

Clarifications: Funding Levels for FY 2018 Child and Adult 

Care Food Program Audit Fund Allocation 

FNCS FNS Disaster Assistance Manual

State, Local and Indian 

Tribal Organizations 

providing disaster relief. 

Approved disaster 

organizations. 9/1/2017 guidance No N/A N/A Disaster Assistance Manual

FNCS FNS

TEFAP - Local-Level Record Keeping and 

Reporting Requirements

TEFAP State agencies and 

eligible recipient agencies 6/30/2017 memoranda No N/A FD-036

TEFAP - Local-Level Record Keeping and Reporting 

Requirements

FNCS FNS Distribution of TEFAP Foods to Children

TEFAP State agencies and 

eligible recipient agencies 6/30/2017 memoranda No N/A FD-041 Distribution of TEFAP Foods to Children

FNCS FNS

Documenting Meals in the Child and Adult Care 

Food Program

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 6/30/2017 memoranda No N/A CACFP17-2017

Documenting Meals in the Child and Adult Care Food 

Program

FNCS FNS

Grain-Based Desserts in the Child and Adult 

Care Food Program

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 6/30/2017 memoranda No N/A CACFP16-2017

Grain-Based Desserts in the Child and Adult Care Food 

Program

FNCS FNS

Modifications to Accommodate Disabilities in 

CACFP and SFSP

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 6/22/2017 memoranda No N/A

CACFP14 SFSP10-

2017

Modifications to Accommodate Disabilities in CACFP and 

SFSP

FNCS FNS

Transition Period for Updated CACFP, Infant, 

Preschool Meal Patterns

State Agencies/ CACFP 

Institutions/SFAs 5/10/2017 memoranda No N/A SP30 CACFP13-2017

Transition Period for Updated CACFP, Infant, Preschool 

Meal Patterns

FNCS FNS

Prohibition of SNAP Recruitment and 

Promotion Activities by FDPIR and TEFAP 

Administering Agencies

State, Local, and Indian 

Tribal Organizations 

administering FDPIR and 

TEFAP. 5/9/2017 memoranda No N/A FD-143

Prohibition of SNAP Recruitment and Promotion Activities 

by FDPIR and TEFAP Administering Agencies

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

FNCS FNS

Child Nutrition Program Waiver Request 

Guidance and Protocol State Agencies 5/1/2017 memoranda No N/A

SP27 CACFP12 

SFSP08- 2017

Child Nutrition Program Waiver Request Guidance and 

Protocol 

FNCS FNS

Taking Food Components Offsite in the At-Risk 

Afterschool Component of CACFP

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 4/6/2017 memoranda No N/A CACFP10-2017

Taking Food Components Offsite in the At-Risk 

Afterschool Component of CACFP

FNCS FNS CSFP Income Eligibility Guidelines CSFP State agencies 3/23/2017 guidance No N/A N/A CSFP Income Eligibility Guidelines 

FNCS FNS

Vegetable and Fruit Requirements in CACFP: 

Q&As

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 3/23/2017 memoranda No N/A CACFP09-2017 Vegetable and Fruit Requirements in CACFP: Q&As

FNCS FNS

Questions and Answers on the Updated Meal 

Pattern Requirements for the Child and Adult 

Care Food Program

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 3/10/2017 memoranda No N/A CACFP08-2017

Questions and Answers on the Updated Meal Pattern 

Requirements for the Child and Adult Care Food Program

FNCS FNS

FY2017 Reallocation of State Administrative 

Expense Funds in Child Nutrition Programs State Agencies 2/27/2017 memoranda No N/A SP18 CACFP07-2017

FY2017 Reallocation of State Administrative Expense 

Funds in Child Nutrition Programs 

FNCS FNS Categorical Eligibility

State and Indian Tribal 

Organizations adminstering 

FDPIR. 12/20/2016 memoranda No N/A FD-076 Categorical Eligibility

FNCS FNS

Questions and Answers about Disaster Policies 

and Procedures

State, Local and Indian 

Tribal Organizations 

administering CSFP, FDPIR, 

and TEFAP. 12/9/2016 memoranda No N/A FD-093

Questions and Answers about Disaster Policies and 

Procedures

FNCS FNS

Offer Versus Serve and Family Style Meals in 

the Child and Adult Care Food Program

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 12/9/2016 memoranda No N/A CACFP05-2017

Offer Versus Serve and Family Style Meals in the Child and 

Adult Care Food Program

FNCS FNS Value of USDA Donated Foods for Audits

State and Local 

Organizations 

administerting NSLP, 

CACFP, SFSP, and TEFAP. 

State, Local and Indian 

Tribal Organizations 

administering CSFP and 

FDPIR. 12/2/2016 memoranda No N/A FD-104 Value of USDA Donated Foods for Audits

FNCS FNS Area Eligibility in Child Nutrition Programs 

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP 

Sponsors/SFAs 12/1/2016 memoranda No N/A

SP08 CACFP04 

SFSP03-2017 Area Eligibility in Child Nutrition Programs 

FNCS FNS

Office of Management and Budget Uniform 

Guidance Audit Requirements

State, Local and Indian 

Tribal Organizations 

administering CSFP, FDPIR, 

and TEFAP. 11/29/2016 memoranda No N/A FD-037

Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance 

Audit Requirements

FNCS FNS

Office of Management and Budget Uniform 

Guidance Audit Requirements 

State, Local and Indian 

Tribal Organizations 

administering CSFP, FDPIR, 

and TEFAP. 11/29/2016 memoranda No N/A FD-037 

Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance 

Audit Requirements 
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

FNCS FNS

Questions and Answers Related to the 7 CFR 

Part 16: Equal Opportunity for Religious 

Organizations Final Rule

TEFAP and CSFP State 

agencies and local agencies 11/28/2016 memoranda No N/A FD-141

Questions and Answers Related to the 7 CFR Part 16: 

Equal Opportunity for Religious Organizations Final Rule

FNCS FNS

Further Clarification on the Prohibition Against 

Explicitly Religious Activities As Part of TEFAP 

and CSFP Activities

TEFAP and CSFP State 

agencies and local agencies 11/28/2016 memoranda No N/A FD-142

Further Clarification on the Prohibition Against Explicitly 

Religious Activities As Part of TEFAP and CSFP Activities

FNCS FNS

Signature Block Removal from Summary End 

Product Data Schedules 

USDA Foods in CN 

Programs State agencies, 

USDA Foods Processors 11/10/2016 memoranda No N/A FD-140

Signature Block Removal from Summary End Product Data 

Schedules 

FNCS FNS Meals Provided to Volunteers

TEFAP State agencies and 

eligible recipient agencies 10/26/2016 memoranda No N/A FD-017 Meals Provided to Volunteers

FNCS FNS

Q&A: Purchasing Goods and Services Using 

Cooperative Agreements, Agents, and ThirdParty Services

State Agencies/ CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP 

Sponsors/SFAs 10/19/2016 memoranda No N/A

SP05 CACFP03 

SFSP02-2017

Q&A: Purchasing Goods and Services Using Cooperative 

Agreements, Agents, and Third-Party Services

FNCS FNS

Updated Fiscal Year Reporting Timeline and 

Reporting Table State Agencies 10/6/2016 memoranda No N/A

SP02 CACFP01 

SFSP01-2017

Updated Fiscal Year Reporting Timeline and Reporting 

Table

FNCS FNS

Clarification on Inventory Protection 

Requirements

State, Local and Indian 

Tribal Organizations 

administering CSFP, FDPIR, 

and TEFAP. 9/22/2016 memoranda No N/A FD-139 Clarification on Inventory Protection Requirements

FNCS FNS

Authorized Supplemental Foods and 

Distribution Rates of Foods for the Commodity 

Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

CSFP State agencies and 

recipient agencies 9/19/2016 guidance No N/A

FNS Instruction 835-

1 Rev 2

Authorized Supplemental Foods and Distribution Rates of 

Foods for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program 

(CSFP)

FNCS FNS

Meal Service During Unanticipated School and 

Day Care Closures

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP 

Sponsors/SFAs 9/9/2016 memoranda No N/A

SP55 CACFP26 

SFSP18-2016

Meal Service During Unanticipated School and Day Care 

Closures

FNCS FNS

Conducting Five-Day Reconciliation in CACFP, 

with Q&As

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 9/7/2016 memoranda CACFP24-2016 Conducting Five-Day Reconciliation in CACFP, with Q&As

FNCS FNS

Alternative Value Pass-Through System Pilot 

Project under the Department of Defense Fresh 

(DoD Fresh) Program

USDA Foods in CN 

Programs State agencies, 

USDA Foods Processors 8/22/2016 memoranda No N/A FD-137

Alternative Value Pass-Through System Pilot Project under 

the Department of Defense Fresh (DoD Fresh) Program

FNCS FNS

Crediting Tofu and Soy Yogurt Products in the 

School Meal Programs and the CACFP

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions/SFAs 8/8/2016 memoranda No N/A SP53 CACFP21-2016

Crediting Tofu and Soy Yogurt Products in the School Meal 

Programs and the CACFP

FNCS FNS

Water Availability in the Child and Adult Care 

Food Program

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 8/5/2016 memoranda No N/A CACFP20-2016

Water Availability in the Child and Adult Care Food 

Program

FNCS FNS

Resources for Making Potable Water Available 

in Schools and Child Care Facilities

State 

Agencies/SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions/ 7/20/2016 memoranda No N/A SP49 CACFP18-2016

Resources for Making Potable Water Available in Schools 

and Child Care Facilities
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

FNCS FNS

Nutrition Requirements for Fluid Milk and Fluid 

Milk Substitutions in the CACFP, Q&As

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 7/14/2016 memoranda No N/A CACFP17-2016

Nutrition Requirements for Fluid Milk and Fluid Milk 

Substitutions in the CACFP, Q&As

FNCS FNS

Using Federal Funds to Support FoodCorps 

Service Members

State Agencies/SFAs/SFSP 

Sponsors/SFAs 7/13/2016 memoranda No N/A

SP48 CACFP16 

SFSP16-2016

Using Federal Funds to Support FoodCorps Service 

Members

FNCS FNS

Optional Best Practices to Further Improve 

Nutrition in the CACFP

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 6/30/2016 memoranda No N/A CACFP15-2016

Optional Best Practices to Further Improve Nutrition in 

the CACFP

FNCS FNS

Early Implementation of the Updated CACFP 

Meal Pattern Requirements and the NSLP and 

SBP Infant and Preschool Meal Patterns

State 

Agencies/SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions 6/24/2016 memoranda No N/A SP42 CACFP14-2016

Early Implementation of the Updated CACFP Meal Pattern 

Requirements and the NSLP and SBP Infant and Preschool 

Meal Patterns

FNCS FNS

The Use of Share Tables in Child Nutrition 

Programs

State 

Agencies/SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 6/22/2016 memoranda No N/A

SP41 CACFP13 

SFSP15-2016 The Use of Share Tables in Child Nutrition Programs

FNCS FNS

Written Notice and Referral Requirements for 

Beneficiaries Receiving TEFAP and CSFP 

Benefits from Religious Organizations 

TEFAP State agencies and 

eligible recipient agencies 6/10/2016 memoranda No N/A FD-138

Written Notice and Referral Requirements for 

Beneficiaries Receiving TEFAP and CSFP Benefits from 

Religious Organizations 

FNCS FNS

Updated Guidance: Contracting with Food 

Service Management State Agencies/SFAs 6/2/2016 memoranda No N/A

SP40 CACFP12 

SFSP14-2016

Updated Guidance: Contracting with Food Service 

Management 

FNCS FNS

State Agency Prior Approval Process for SFA 

Equipment Purchases

State Agencies/SFAs/SFSP 

Sponsors 6/2/2016 memoranda No N/A

SP39 CACFP11 

SFSP13-2016

State Agency Prior Approval Process for SFA Equipment 

Purchases

FNCS FNS

Questions and Answers about Waiting Lists and 

Caseload Management (Revised)

CSFP State agencies and 

recipient agencies 5/5/2016 memoranda No N/A FD-099

Questions and Answers about Waiting Lists and Caseload 

Management (Revised)

FNCS FNS

Retroactive Food Package Distributions 

(Revised)

CSFP State agencies and 

recipient agencies 5/4/2016 memoranda No N/A FD-079 Retroactive Food Package Distributions (Revised)

FNCS FNS

White Paper: Food Safety Enforcement and 

Inspection Actions and Terminology provides 

an overview of basic food safety enforcement 

terminology used by the Food Safety and 

Inspection Service that may impact school 

distributing agencies, school food authorities, 

and processors of USDA- regulated meat, 

poultry, and egg products. A variety of 

resources are provided at the end of the white 

paper for readers who would like additional 

information.

USDA Foods in CN 

Programs State agencies 

and recipient agencies, 

USDA Foods Processors 3/25/2016 guidance No N/A N/A

White Paper: Food Safety Enforcement and Inspection 

Actions and Terminology provides an overview of basic 

food safety enforcement terminology used by the Food 

Safety and Inspection Service that may impact school 

distributing agencies, school food authorities, and 

processors of USDA- regulated meat, poultry, and egg 

products. A variety of resources are provided at the end 

of the white paper for readers who would like additional 

information.
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

FNCS FNS FDA Requirements for Vending Machines

State 

Agencies/SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 3/2/2016 memoranda No N/A

SP28 CACFP09 

SFSP11-2016 FDA Requirements for Vending Machines

FNCS FNS How to Report Commodity Complaints 

CSFP, FDPIR, USDA Foods 

in CN Programs, and TEFAP 

State agencies, ITOs, and 

recipient agencies 2/16/2016 guidance No N/A N/A How to Report Commodity Complaints 

FNCS FNS

Disclosure Requirements for the Child Nutrition 

Programs

State 

Agencies/SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 12/7/2015 memoranda No N/A

SP16 CACFP06 

SFSP10-2016 Disclosure Requirements for the Child Nutrition Programs

FNCS FNS Civil Rights "And Justice for All" Posters 

CSFP, FDPIR, USDA Foods 

in CN Programs, and TEFAP 

State agencies, ITOs, and 

recipient agencies 12/1/2015 guidance No N/A N/A Civil Rights "And Justice for All" Posters 

FNCS FNS

Guidance on Competitive Procurement 

Standards for Program Operators State Agencies/SFAs 11/13/2015 memoranda

SP12 CACFP05 

SFSP09-2016

Guidance on Competitive Procurement Standards for 

Program Operators

FNCS FNS

Local Agency Procurement Reviews SY2015-

2016 State Agencies/SFAs 11/9/2015 memoranda No N/A

SP04 CACFP04 

SFSP04-2016 Local Agency Procurement Reviews SY2015-2016

FNCS FNS

Procurement Standards and Resource 

Management Requirements related to 

Franchise Agreements State Agencies/SFAs 11/6/2015 memoranda No N/A

SP03 CACFP03 

SFSP03-2016

Procurement Standards and Resource Management 

Requirements related to Franchise Agreements

FNCS FNS

Questions and Answers on the Transition to 

and Implementation of 2 CFR Part 200 

State Agencies/ 

SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 10/30/2015 memoranda No N/A

SP02 CACFP02 

SFSP02-2016

Questions and Answers on the Transition to and 

Implementation of 2 CFR Part 200 

FNCS FNS

Procuring Local Meat, Poultry, Game, and Eggs 

for Child Nutrition Programs

State Agencies/ 

SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 10/22/2015 memoranda No N/A

SP01 CACFP01 

SFSP01-2016

Procuring Local Meat, Poultry, Game, and Eggs for Child 

Nutrition Programs

FNCS FNS FDPIR - Student Financial Assistance (Revised)

State and Indian Tribal 

Organizations adminstering 

FDPIR. 8/26/2015 memoranda No N/A FD-046 FDPIR - Student Financial Assistance (Revised)

FNCS FNS Service of Traditional Foods in Public Facilities

State Agencies/ CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP 

Sponsors/SFAs 7/31/2015 memoranda No N/A

SP42 CACFP19 

SFSP21-2015 Service of Traditional Foods in Public Facilities

FNCS FNS Smoothies Offered in Child Nutrition Programs

State Agencies/ CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP 

Sponsors/SFAs 7/22/2015 memoranda No N/A

SP10 CACFP05 

SFSP10-2014 Smoothies Offered in Child Nutrition Programs
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

FNCS FNS Child Nutrition Programs and Traditional Foods

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 7/16/2015 memoranda No N/A TA 01-2015 Child Nutrition Programs and Traditional Foods

FNCS FNS Child Nutrition Programs and Traditional Foods

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP 

Sponsors/SFAs 7/16/2015 memoranda No N/A TA 01-2015 Child Nutrition Programs and Traditional Foods

FNCS FNS FNS Instruction 709-5 Revision 2 

CSFP, FDPIR, USDA Foods 

in CN Programs, and TEFAP 

State agencies, ITOs, and 

recipient agencies; USDA 

Foods vendors and carriers 6/2/2015 guidance No N/A

FNS Instruction 709-

5 Rev 2 FNS Instruction 709-5 Revision 2 

FNCS FNS Voluntary Menu Labeling in the NSLP and SBP

State Agencies/SFAs/ 

CACFP Institutions/SFSP 

Sponsors 5/19/2015 memoranda No N/A

SP36 CACFP17 

SFSP19-2015 Voluntary Menu Labeling in the NSLP and SBP

FNCS FNS

Allowable Costs Related to Physical Activity and 

Limiting the Use of Electronic Media in the 

Child and Adult Care Food Program

State Agencies/ CACFP 

Institutions 4/17/2015 memoranda No N/A CACFP 15-2015

Allowable Costs Related to Physical Activity and Limiting 

the Use of Electronic Media in the Child and Adult Care 

Food Program

FNCS FNS

Guidance on Prohibition of Separation by 

Gender during CNP Meal Service

State Agencies/ 

SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP 

Sponsors/Civil Rights 

Directors 3/20/2015 memoranda No N/A

SP31 CACFP12 

SFSP14-2015

Guidance on Prohibition of Separation by Gender during 

CNP Meal Service

FNCS FNS

Office of Management and Budget SuperCircular 2CFR Part 200 State Agencies 3/18/2015 memoranda No N/ASP30 CACFP16 

SFSP18-2015

Office of Management and Budget Super-Circular 2CFR 

Part 200

FNCS FNS

Local Foods in the Child and Adult Care Food 

Program

State Agencies/ CACFP 

Institutions 3/13/2015 memoranda No N/A CACFP11-2015 Local Foods in the Child and Adult Care Food Program

FNCS FNS

CN Labels Copied with a Watermark Acceptable 

Documentation

State Agencies/ CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP 

Sponsors/SFAs 3/11/2015 memoranda No N/A

SP11v2 CACFP10 

SFSP13-2015

CN Labels Copied with a Watermark Acceptable 

Documentation

FNCS FNS

Administrative Review Process Regarding the 

Child Nutrition (CN) Label, Watermarked CN 

Label and Manufacturer’s Product Formulation 

Statement

State Agencies/ CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP 

Sponsors/SFAs 3/11/2015 memoranda No N/A

SP27 CACFP09 

SFSP12-2015

Administrative Review Process Regarding the Child 

Nutrition (CN) Label, Watermarked CN Label and 

Manufacturer’s Product Formulation Statement

FNCS FNS Assessing Costs in the CACFP

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 2/25/2015 memoranda No N/A CACFP08-2015 Assessing Costs in the CACFP

FNCS FNS

Cancellation of Policy Memorandum FD-085, 

Nonfat Dry Milk Processing USDA Foods Processors 12/30/2014 memoranda No N/A FD-136

Cancellation of Policy Memorandum FD-085, Nonfat Dry 

Milk Processing 
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

FNCS FNS Health and Safety Inspection Requirements

State Agencies, CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP 

Sponsors/SFAs 12/10/2014 memoranda No N/A

CACFP05 SFSP07-

2015 Health and Safety Inspection Requirements

FNCS FNS

Child and Adult Care Food Program - Role and 

Requirements of Administrative Review 

Officials State Agencies/Institutions 11/21/2014 memoranda No N/A CACFP02-2015

Child and Adult Care Food Program - Role and 

Requirements of Administrative Review Officials

FNCS FNS

Written Codes of Conduct and Performance of 

Employees Engaged in Award and 

Administration of Contracts 

State 

Agencies/SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 11/21/2014 memoranda No N/A

SP09 CACFP03 

SFSP02-2015

Written Codes of Conduct and Performance of Employees 

Engaged in Award and Administration of Contracts 

FNCS FNS

Duration of Income Eligibility Determinations: 

Guidance and Q&As

State Agencies, CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 10/31/2014 memoranda No N/A

CACFP 01-2015 SFSP 

01-2015

Duration of Income Eligibility Determinations: Guidance 

and Q&As

FNCS FNS

Information and Guidance on the Domestic 

Beef Market 

USA Foods in CN Programs 

State agencies 9/22/2014 memoranda No N/A SP66-2014 Information and Guidance on the Domestic Beef Market 

FNCS FNS Disaster Response

State 

Agencies/SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 5/19/2014 memoranda No N/A

SP46 CACFP12 

SFSP18-2014 Disaster Response

FNCS FNS

Revised Policy on Certification Periods for Zero 

Income Households

State and Indian Tribal 

Organizations adminstering 

FDPIR. 5/13/2014 memoranda No N/A FD-135

Revised Policy on Certification Periods for Zero Income 

Households

FNCS FNS

Sharing Aggregate Data to Expand Program 

Access and Services in Child Nutrition Programs

State 

Agencies/SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 4/24/2014 memoranda No N/A

SP42 SFSP17 

CACFP11-2014

Sharing Aggregate Data to Expand Program Access and 

Services in Child Nutrition Programs

FNCS FNS

Minimum Inventory Protection Requirements 

for Processors Participating in the National 

Processing Program USDA Foods Processors 3/21/2014 memoranda No N/A FD-134

Minimum Inventory Protection Requirements for 

Processors Participating in the National Processing 

Program

FNCS FNS

School Food Authorities (SFAs) Purchasing 

Produce from U.S. Department of Defense 

(DoD) Vendors using Section 4 and 11 or Fresh 

Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) Funds

USDA Foods in CN 

Programs State agencies 

and recipient agencies 3/6/2014 memoranda No N/A FD-133

School Food Authorities (SFAs) Purchasing Produce from 

U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Vendors using Section 

4 and 11 or Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) 

Funds

FNCS FNS

Questions and Answers Related to the FDPIR: 

Income Deductions and Resource Eligibility 

Final Rule

State and Indian Tribal 

Organizations adminstering 

FDPIR. 2/20/2014 memoranda No N/A FD-132

Questions and Answers Related to the FDPIR: Income 

Deductions and Resource Eligibility Final Rule

FNCS FNS CACFP Needs Assessment Research Launch 

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 1/16/2014 memoranda No N/A CACFP04-2014 CACFP Needs Assessment Research Launch 
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

FNCS FNS FNS WBSCM Information 

CSFP, FDPIR, USDA Foods 

in CN Programs, and TEFAP 

State agencies, ITOs, and 

recipient agencies 1/13/2014 guidance No N/A N/A FNS WBSCM Information 

FNCS FNS

Effective Date of Free or Reduced Price Meal 

Eligibility Determinations

State 

Agencies/SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 12/3/2013 memoranda No N/A

SP11 CACFP06 

SFSP11-2014

Effective Date of Free or Reduced Price Meal Eligibility 

Determinations

FNCS FNS

Available Flexibilities for CACFP At-risk 

Sponsors and Centers Transitioning to Summer 

Food Service Program

State Agencies, CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP 

Sponsors/SFAs 11/12/2013 memoranda No N/A

SP06 CACFP03 

SFSP06-2014

Available Flexibilities for CACFP At-risk Sponsors and 

Centers Transitioning to Summer Food Service Program

FNCS FNS Use of School and Census Data

State 

Agencies/SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 11/12/2013 memoranda No N/A

SP05 CACFP02 

SFSP05-2014 Use of School and Census Data

FNCS FNS

Q&As about Disaster Assistance Policy and 

Procedures

State, Local and Indian 

Tribal Organizations 

providing disaster relief. 

Approved disaster 

organizations. 9/23/2013 guidance No N/A N/A Q&As about Disaster Assistance Policy and Procedures

FNCS FNS

Electronic Receipting for USDA Direct and MultiFood Shipments - Revised

State and Local agencies 

administering NSLP, 

CACFP, SFSP, and TEFAP. 

State, Local and Indian 

Tribal Organizations 

administering CSFP and 

FDPIR. 9/4/2013 memoranda No N/A FD-062

Electronic Receipting for USDA Direct and Multi-Food 

Shipments - Revised

FNCS FNS FNS Handbook 501 for FDPIR 

State and Indian Tribal 

Organizations adminstering 

FDPIR. 9/1/2013 guidance No N/A N/A FNS Handbook 501 for FDPIR 

FNCS FNS

Q&As Regarding the Use of SAE Funds and SAE 

Reallocation Funds in the Food Distribution 

Program for Child Nutrition Programs 

USDA Foods in CN 

Programs State agencies 8/30/2013 memoranda No N/A FD-131

Q&As Regarding the Use of SAE Funds and SAE 

Reallocation Funds in the Food Distribution Program for 

Child Nutrition Programs 

FNCS FNS Existing Flexibilities in CACFP State Agencies 7/26/2013 memoranda No N/A CACFP15-2013 Existing Flexibilities in CACFP

FNCS FNS Monitoring of Licensing Requirements in CACFP

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 7/26/2013 memoranda No N/A CACFP14-2013 Monitoring of Licensing Requirements in CACFP

FNCS FNS Health and Safety in CACFP

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 7/26/2013 memoranda No N/A CACFP13-2013 Health and Safety in CACFP
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

FNCS FNS USDA Foods Bone-in-Chicken Products

USDA Foods in CN 

Programs State agencies 

and recipient agencies 7/24/2013 memoranda No N/A FD-129 USDA Foods Bone-in-Chicken Products

FNCS FNS

Transitioning from SFSP to CACFP At-risk 

Afterschool Meals 

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 5/31/2013 memoranda No N/A

CACFP12 SFSP14-

2013

Transitioning from SFSP to CACFP At-risk Afterschool 

Meals 

FNCS FNS

Q&As Regarding the Participation of Head Start 

Programs in Child Nutrition Programs

State 

Agencies/SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 5/17/2013 memoranda No N/A

SP 40 CACFP 11 SFSP 

2013

Q&As Regarding the Participation of Head Start Programs 

in Child Nutrition Programs

FNCS FNS Substitution of USDA Beef and Pork USDA Foods Processors 5/15/2013 memoranda No N/A FD-130 Substitution of USDA Beef and Pork

FNCS FNS Guidance Related to the ADA Amendments Act

State 

Agencies/SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 4/26/2013 memoranda No N/A

SP36 CACFP10 

SFSP12-2013 Guidance Related to the ADA Amendments Act

FNCS FNS Categorical Eligibility of Children in Foster Care

State 

Agencies/SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 4/16/2013 memoranda No N/A

SP17 CACFP08 

SFSP05-2011 Categorical Eligibility of Children in Foster Care

FNCS FNS

Commodity Supplemental Food Program 

(CSFP): Income Guidelines (IGs) for 2013

CSFP State agencies and 

recipient agencies 3/18/2013 guidance No N/A N/A

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP): Income 

Guidelines (IGs) for 2013

FNCS FNS

Determining Inventory Levels of USDA Foods 

for Use in TEFAP and Inventory Reporting 

Requirements TEFAP State agencies 2/27/2013 memoranda No N/A FD-128

Determining Inventory Levels of USDA Foods for Use in 

TEFAP and Inventory Reporting Requirements

FNCS FNS

Tax Exempt Status for Private Nonprofit 

Organizations in CACFP and SFSP

State Agencies, CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 1/24/2013 memoranda No N/A

CACFP05 SFSP09-

2013

Tax Exempt Status for Private Nonprofit Organizations in 

CACFP and SFSP

FNCS FNS

Streamlining At-Risk Meal Participation for 

School Food Authorities

State 

Agencies/SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions 11/28/2012 memoranda No N/A SP09 CACFP04-2013

Streamlining At-Risk Meal Participation for School Food 

Authorities

FNCS FNS

Determining Area Eligibility Based on School 

Data

State 

Agencies/SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 11/23/2012 memoranda No N/A

SP06 CACFP03 

SFSP03-2013 Determining Area Eligibility Based on School Data

FNCS FNS Substitution and Valuation of USDA Cheese USDA Foods Processors 11/20/2012 memoranda No N/A FD-049 Substitution and Valuation of USDA Cheese 

FNCS FNS

Approval of End Products and Monitoring of 

End Product Sales

USDA Foods in CN 

Programs State agencies 

and USDA Foods 

Processors 11/7/2012 memoranda No N/A FD-127

Approval of End Products and Monitoring of End Product 

Sales
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

FNCS FNS

Offering School Food Authorities the Required 

Value and Variety of USDA Foods, and Efficient 

and Cost-Effective Distribution

USDA Foods in CN 

Programs State agencies 

and recipient agencies 10/11/2012 memoranda No N/A FD-125

Offering School Food Authorities the Required Value and 

Variety of USDA Foods, and Efficient and Cost-Effective 

Distribution

FNCS FNS

Review of Administrative Funds Provided to 

Eligible Recipient TEFAP State agencies 10/11/2012 memoranda No N/A FD-126

Review of Administrative Ftmds Provided to Eligible 

Recipient

FNCS FNS

Procurement Geographic Preference Q&As – 

Part II

State 

Agencies/SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 10/9/2012 memoranda No N/A

SP03 CACFP02 

SFSP02-2013 Procurement Geographic Preference Q&As – Part II

FNCS FNS Federal Small Purchase Threshold Adjustment

State 

Agencies/SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 10/2/2012 memoranda No N/A

SP01 CACFP01 

SFSP01-2013 Federal Small Purchase Threshold Adjustment

FNCS FNS

Family Day Care Home Administrative 

Reimbursements: Carryover Reporting 

Requirements for Fiscal Year 2012 and All 

Subsequent Years

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 9/5/2012 memoranda No N/A CACFP24-2012

Family Day Care Home Administrative Reimbursements: 

Carryover Reporting Requirements for Fiscal Year 2012 

and All Subsequent Years

FNCS FNS

Maintenance of Lists of Eligible Recipient 

Agencies (ERA) Participating in TEFAP TEFAP State agencies 7/24/2012 memoranda No N/A FD-123

Maintenance of Lists of Eligible Recipient Agencies (ERA) 

Participating in TEFAP

FNCS FNS Tribal Participation in the CACFP and the SFSP

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 7/24/2012 memoranda No N/A

CACFP18 SFSP14-

2012 Tribal Participation in the CACFP and the SFSP

FNCS FNS

Substitution of Donated Foods in Advance of 

Purchase and Negative Inventories

USDA Foods in CN 

Programs State agencies 

and recipient agencies; 

USDA Foods Processors 5/30/2012 memoranda No N/A FD-122

Substitution of Donated Foods in Advance of Purchase 

and Negative Inventories

FNCS FNS

Responding to a Food Recall: Procedures for 

Recalls of USDA Foods

USDA Foods in CN 

Programs State agencies 

and recipient agencies 5/1/2012 guidance No N/A N/A

Responding to a Food Recall: Procedures for Recalls of 

USDA Foods

FNCS FNS

Health and Safety Standards for Outside-SchoolHours Care Centers and At-Risk Afterschool 

Care Centers

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 5/1/2012 memoranda No N/A CACFP15-2012

Health and Safety Standards for Outside-School-Hours 

Care Centers and At-Risk Afterschool Care Centers

FNCS FNS

Guidance on the Serious Deficiency Process and 

Acceptable Corrective Action Plans, National 

Disqualified List Procedures and Debt 

Collection

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 5/1/2012 memoranda No N/A CACFP14-2012

Guidance on the Serious Deficiency Process and 

Acceptable Corrective Action Plans, National Disqualified 

List Procedures and Debt Collection

FNCS FNS Determining Local Agency Reviews TEFAP State agencies 4/16/2012 memoranda No N/A FD-124 Determining Local Agency Reviews

FNCS FNS

Donated Foods Possibly Containing Lean Finely 

Textured (LFT) Beef

USDA Foods in CN 

Programs State agencies 

and recipient agencies 3/30/2012 memoranda No N/A FD-121

Donated Foods Possibly Containing Lean Finely Textured 

(LFT) Beef
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

FNCS FNS

Management of Donated Food Inventories at 

Processors

USDA Foods in CN 

Programs State agencies 

and recipient agencies; 

USDA Foods Processors 3/20/2012 memoranda No N/A FD-064 Management of Donated Food Inventories at Processors

FNCS FNS

Criteria for Determining Household Income 

Eligibility for TEFAP Foods Intended for Home 

Consumption TEFAP State agencies 3/8/2012 memoranda No N/A FD-120

Criteria for Determining Household Income Eligibility for 

TEFAP Foods Intended for Home Consumption

FNCS FNS

The At-Risk Afterschool Meals Component of 

the CACFP, Q&As

State Agencies/ CACFP 

Institutions 2/17/2012 memoranda No N/A CACFP08-2012

The At-Risk Afterschool Meals Component of the CACFP, 

Q&As

FNCS FNS

Soliciting Bids from Commercial Distributors for 

End Products

USDA Foods in CN 

Programs State agencies 

and recipient agencies; 

USDA Foods Processors 2/13/2012 memoranda No N/A FD-119

Soliciting Bids from Commercial Distributors for End 

Products

FNCS FNS

Guidance on Income Eligibility Determinations 

and Duration

State Agencies, CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 2/10/2012 memoranda No N/A

CACFP06 SFSP08-

2012

Guidance on Income Eligibility Determinations and 

Duration

FNCS FNS

Guidance on the Food Donation Program in 

Child Nutrition Programs

State 

Agencies/SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 2/3/2012 memoranda No N/A

SP11 CACFP05 

SFSP07-2012

Guidance on the Food Donation Program in Child 

Nutrition Programs

FNCS FNS Changes to the FNS-44, Report of the CACFP State Agencies 1/25/2012 memoranda No N/A CACFP04-2012 Changes to the FNS-44, Report of the CACFP

FNCS FNS

Sales of End Products through Commercial 

Distributors Indirect Discount and Net Off 

Invoice

USDA Foods in CN 

Programs State agencies 

and recipient agencies, 

USDA Foods Processors 

and Distributors 12/30/2011 memoranda No N/A FD-007

Sales of End Products through Commercial Distributors 

Indirect Discount and Net Off Invoice

FNCS FNS

Simplifying Application Procedures in the 

Summer Food Service Program

State 

Agencies/SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 10/31/2011 memoranda No N/A

CACFP03 SFSP05-

2012

Simplifying Application Procedures in the Summer Food 

Service Program

FNCS FNS

Inbound Cheese to Further Processors 

(Revised)

USDA Foods in CN 

Programs State agencies 

and USDA Foods 

Processors 10/17/2011 memoranda No N/A FD-061 Inbound Cheese to Further Processors (Revised)

FNCS FNS Automatic Revocation of Tax-Exempt Status

TEFAP and CSFP State 

agencies and eligible 

recipient agencies and 

Charitable Institutions 10/13/2011 memoranda No N/A FD-118 Automatic Revocation of Tax-Exempt Status
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

FNCS FNS

Rural Development’s Community Facilities 

Program

State 

Agencies/SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 10/6/2011 memoranda No N/A

SP01 CACFP01 

SFSP01-2012 Rural Development’s Community Facilities Program

FNCS FNS

Free and Reduced Price Meal Applications – 

Requests for Additional Information

State 

Agencies/SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 9/30/2011 memoranda No N/A

SP50 CACFP27 

SFSP20-2011

Free and Reduced Price Meal Applications – Requests for 

Additional Information

FNCS FNS

Guidance on Multiple Terminations and 

Disqualification of CACFP Institutions State Agencies 8/18/2011 memoranda No N/A CACFP26-2011

Guidance on Multiple Terminations and Disqualification of 

CACFP Institutions

FNCS FNS

Translations for the Free and Reduced Price 

School Meals Application and CACFP Meal 

Benefit Income Eligibility Form

State 

Agencies/SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 8/3/2011 memoranda No N/A

SP44 CACFP25 SP18-

2011

Translations for the Free and Reduced Price School Meals 

Application and CACFP Meal Benefit Income Eligibility 

Form

FNCS FNS Automatic Revocation of Tax-Exempt Status

State agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 7/25/2011 memoranda No N/A CACFP24-2011 Automatic Revocation of Tax-Exempt Status

FNCS FNS

Replacement of USDA Foods Destroyed Due to 

a Household Misfortune

State and Indian Tribal 

Organizations adminstering 

FDPIR. 7/12/2011 memoranda No N/A FD-117

Replacement of USDA Foods Destroyed Due to a 

Household Misfortune

FNCS FNS

Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization 2010: 

Implementation of Section 361, Full Use of 

Federal Funds, FAQ – Second Edition State Agencies 5/13/2011 memoranda No N/A

SP34 CACFP22 

SFSP15-2011

Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization 2010: 

Implementation of Section 361, Full Use of Federal Funds, 

FAQ – Second Edition

FNCS FNS

Claims Resolution Act of 2010 - Payments 

Received via the Cobell Settlement 

State, Local and Indian 

Tribal Organizations 

administering CSFP, FDPIR, 

and TEFAP. 5/12/2011 memoranda No N/A FD-116

Claims Resolution Act of 2010 - Payments Received via 

the Cobell Settlement 

FNCS FNS

Provisions of the Tax Relief, Unemployment 

Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation 

Act of 2010

State, Local and Indian 

Tribal Organizations 

administering CSFP, FDPIR, 

and TEFAP. 5/9/2011 memoranda No N/A FD-115

Provisions of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance 

Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010

FNCS FNS

Cancellation of Policy Memorandum FD-042, 

Pay Received by Military Personnel as a Result 

of Deployment to a Combat Zone 

State and Indian Tribal 

Organizations adminstering 

FDPIR. 5/6/2011 memoranda No N/A FD-114

Cancellation of Policy Memorandum FD-042, Pay 

Received by Military Personnel as a Result of Deployment 

to a Combat Zone 

FNCS FNS

Carry Over of Unused CACFP Administrative 

Payments

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 4/18/2011 memoranda No N/A CACFP18-2011 Carry Over of Unused CACFP Administrative Payments

FNCS FNS

Department of Defense (DoD) Fresh Fruits & 

Vegetable Pilot Program for NSLP Schools

USDA Foods in CN 

Programs State agencies 

and recipient agencies 4/14/2011 guidance No N/A N/A

Department of Defense (DoD) Fresh Fruits & Vegetable 

Pilot Program for NSLP Schools

FNCS FNS CACFP Applications

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 4/8/2011 memoranda No N/A CACFP19-2011 CACFP Applications
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

FNCS FNS

Child Nutrition Reauthorization 2010: Varied 

Timing of Unannounced Reviews in the CACFP

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 4/7/2011 memoranda No N/A CACFP16-2011

Child Nutrition Reauthorization 2010: Varied Timing of 

Unannounced Reviews in the CACFP

FNCS FNS

Child Nutrition Reauthorization 2010: 

Transmission of Household Income Information 

by Tier II Family Day Care Homes in the CACFP

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 4/7/2011 memoranda No N/A CACFP17-2011

Child Nutrition Reauthorization 2010: Transmission of 

Household Income Information by Tier II Family Day Care 

Homes in the CACFP

FNCS FNS

Cooperation with Program Research and 

Evaluation of Child Nutrition Programs

State 

Agencies/SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 3/8/2011 memoranda No N/A

SP22 CACFP13 

SFSP08-2011

Cooperation with Program Research and Evaluation of 

Child Nutrition Programs

FNCS FNS

Privacy Protection and the Use of Social 

Security Numbers in Child Nutrition Programs

State 

Agencies/SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 2/15/2011 memoranda No N/A

SP19 CACFP09 

SFSP06-2011

Privacy Protection and the Use of Social Security Numbers 

in Child Nutrition Programs

FNCS FNS

Guidance in Crediting for, and Use of Donated 

Foods in Contracts with Food Service 

Management Companies

USDA Foods in CN 

Programs State agencies 

and recipient agencies, 

Food Service Management 

Companies 1/25/2011 memoranda No N/A FD-080

Guidance in Crediting for, and Use of Donated Foods in 

Contracts with Food Service Management Companies

FNCS FNS

Clarification in Crediting for, and Use of, 

Donated Foods in Contracts with Food Service 

Management Companies-First and Final 

Contract Years

USDA Foods in CN 

Programs State agencies 

and recipient agencies, 

Food Service Management 

Companies 1/25/2011 memoranda No N/A FD-110

Clarification in Crediting for, and Use of, Donated Foods in 

Contracts with Food Service Management CompaniesFirst and Final Contract Years

FNCS FNS

Civil Rights Training Requirements for 

Volunteers

State, Local and Indian 

Tribal Organizations 

administering CSFP, FDPIR, 

and TEFAP. 1/25/2011 memoranda No N/A FD-113 Civil Rights Training Requirements for Volunteers

FNCS FNS

Eligibility of Expanded Learning Time Programs 

for Afterschool Snack Service in the NSLP and 

the CACFP

State 

Agencies/SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions 1/21/2011 memoranda No N/A SP04 CACFP01-2011

Eligibility of Expanded Learning Time Programs for 

Afterschool Snack Service in the NSLP and the CACFP

FNCS FNS

CNR 2010: Permanent Agreements in the SFSP 

and the CACFP

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP 

Sponsors/SFA 1/14/2011 memoranda No N/A CACFP07-2011

CNR 2010: Permanent Agreements in the SFSP and the 

CACFP

FNCS FNS

Revised: Child Nutrition Reauthorization 2010: 

Area Eligibility for Family Day Care Homes

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 1/10/2011 memoranda No N/A CACFP05-2011

Revised: Child Nutrition Reauthorization 2010: Area 

Eligibility for Family Day Care Homes

FNCS FNS

Cancellation of Policy Memorandum FD-082, 

Responsibilities for Claims for Food Losses

State, Local and Indian 

Tribal Organizations 

administering CSFP, FDPIR, 

and TEFAP. 1/4/2011 memoranda No N/A FD-112

Cancellation of Policy Memorandum FD-082, 

Responsibilities for Claims for Food Losses
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

FNCS FNS

CNR 2010: Elimination of Block Claim Edit 

Checks in the CACFP

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 12/17/2010 memoranda No N/A CACFP03-2011

CNR 2010: Elimination of Block Claim Edit Checks in the 

CACFP

FNCS FNS

CNR 2010: Nationwide Expansion of At-Risk 

Afterschool Meals in the CACFP

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 12/17/2010 memoranda No N/A CACFP04-2011

CNR 2010: Nationwide Expansion of At-Risk Afterschool 

Meals in the CACFP

FNCS FNS

Cancellation of Policy Memorandum FD-022, 

Adjusted Guide Rates for Fresh Fruits and 

Vegetables

State and Indian Tribal 

Organizations adminstering 

FDPIR. 10/27/2010 memoranda No N/A FD-111

Cancellation of Policy Memorandum FD-022, Adjusted 

Guide Rates for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

FNCS FNS

FD-111 Cancellation of Policy Memorandum FD022, Adjusted Guide Rates for Fresh Fruits and 

Vegetables 

State and Indian Tribal 

Organizations adminstering 

FDPIR. 10/27/2010 guidance No N/A N/A

FD-111 Cancellation of Policy Memorandum FD-022, 

Adjusted Guide Rates for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables 

FNCS FNS

Consolidation of Reporting Requirements and 

Replacement of Donated Foods in Disasters, 

Emergencies, and Situations of Distress 

State, Local and Indian 

Tribal Organizations 

involved in providing 

disaster relief. 10/5/2010 memoranda No N/A FD-109

Consolidation of Reporting Requirements and 

Replacement of Donated Foods in Disasters, Emergencies, 

and Situations of Distress 

FNCS FNS Exclusion of Military Combat Pay

State 

Agencies/SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 9/15/2010 memoranda No N/A

SP06 CACFP03 

SFSP04-2010 Exclusion of Military Combat Pay

FNCS FNS

Waiver of Requirements for State Distributing 

Agency Submission of Information from 

Monthly Performance Reports

USDA Foods in CN 

Programs State agencies 

and USDA Foods 

Processors 7/27/2010 memoranda No N/A FD-108

Waiver of Requirements for State Distributing Agency 

Submission of Information from Monthly Performance 

Reports

FNCS FNS

Tracking and Notification Requirements for 

TEFAP Foods for Audit Purposes

TEFAP State agencies and 

eligible recipient agencies 5/11/2010 memoranda No N/A FD-106

Tracking and Notification Requirements for TEFAP Foods 

for Audit Purposes

FNCS FNS

Q&As on Extending Categorical Eligibility to 

Additional Children in a Household

State 

Agencies/SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 5/3/2010 memoranda No N/A

SP25 CACFP11 

SFSP10-2010

Q&As on Extending Categorical Eligibility to Additional 

Children in a Household

FNCS FNS

Setting Aside the Commodity Acceptibility 

Reporting Requirement (FD-105)

State and Local agencies 

administering NSLP, 

CACFP, and NSIP. State, 

Local and Indian Tribal 

Organizations 

administering CSFP and 

FDPIR. 4/13/2010 memoranda No N/A FD-105

Setting Aside the Commodity Acceptibility Reporting 

Requirement (FD-105)

FNCS FNS

Waiver and Replacement of Current Regulatory 

Thresholds for Independent CPA Audits of MultiState Processors USA Foods Processors 2/4/2010 memoranda No N/A FD-102

Waiver and Replacement of Current Regulatory 

Thresholds for Independent CPA Audits of Multi-State 

Processors

FNCS FNS

Waiver of Requirement to Submit Copies of 

Refund Requests and Payments with State 

Monthly Performance Reports USA Foods Processors 2/4/2010 memoranda No N/A FD-103

Waiver of Requirement to Submit Copies of Refund 

Requests and Payments with State Monthly Performance 

Reports
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

FNCS FNS

Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund 

Payments

State, Local and Indian 

Tribal Organizations 

administering CSFP, FDPIR, 

and TEFAP. 1/27/2010 memoranda No N/A FD-101 Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund Payments

FNCS FNS

Update on Low-Sodium Canned Vegetables in 

Household Programs: Commodity 

Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), Food 

Distribution Program on Indian Reservations 

(FDPIR), and The Emergency Food Assistance 

Program (TEFAP) dated January 22, 2010

State, Local and Indian 

Tribal Organizations 

administering CSFP, FDPIR, 

and TEFAP. 1/22/2010 guidance No N/A N/A

Update on Low-Sodium Canned Vegetables in Household 

Programs: Commodity Supplemental Food Program 

(CSFP), Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations 

(FDPIR), and The Emergency Food Assistance Program 

(TEFAP) dated January 22, 2010

FNCS FNS

Cancellation of Policy Memoranda FD-011, 

Caseload Assignment and Utilization, and FD044, Use of Proxies in Certification, 

Recertification, and Distribution of Food 

Packages

CSFP State agencies and 

recipient agencies 1/7/2010 memoranda No N/A FD-100

Cancellation of Policy Memoranda FD-011, Caseload 

Assignment and Utilization, and FD-044, Use of Proxies in 

Certification, Recertification, and Distribution of Food 

Packages

FNCS FNS

School Food Authorities Acting as a Collective 

Unit in the Control and Use of Donated Foods 

(Revised)

USDA Foods in CN 

Programs State agencies 

and recipient agencies 12/14/2009 memoranda No N/A FD-067

School Food Authorities Acting as a Collective Unit in the 

Control and Use of Donated Foods (Revised)

FNCS FNS

Q&As - Milk Substitution for Children with 

Medical or Special Dietary Needs (NonDisability)State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions/SFAs 11/12/2009 memoranda No N/A

SP07 CACFP04 

SFSP05-2010

Q&As - Milk Substitution for Children with Medical or 

Special Dietary Needs (Non-Disability)

FNCS FNS

Allowability of Participant Payments and 

Contributions for Foods Donated by the United 

States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 

and/or Non-USDA Sources

State, Local and Indian 

Tribal Organizations 

administering CSFP, FDPIR, 

and TEFAP. 10/21/2009 memoranda No N/A FD-097

Allowability of Participant Payments and Contributions for 

Foods Donated by the United States Department of 

Agriculture (USDA) and/or Non-USDA Sources

FNCS FNS Procurement Questions

State 

Agencies/SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 10/9/2009 memoranda No N/A

SP02 CACFP02 

SFSP02-2010 Procurement Questions

FNCS FNS

Simultaneous Participation in CSFP and other 

Nutrition Assistance Programs administered by 

the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)

CSFP State agencies and 

recipient agencies 10/5/2009 memoranda No N/A FD-096

Simultaneous Participation in CSFP and other Nutrition 

Assistance Programs administered by the Food and 

Nutrition Service (FNS)

FNCS FNS

Use of TEFAP Administrative Funds for 

Expenses Associated with Foods Secured From 

Other Sources

TEFAP State agencies and 

eligible recipient agencies 9/15/2009 memoranda No N/A FD-095

Use of TEFAP Administrative Funds for Expenses 

Associated with Foods Secured From Other Sources

FNCS FNS

Continuation of the Department of Agriculture 

(USDA) Food Assistance During a Human 

Pandemic (Revised) 

State, Local and Indian 

Tribal Organizations 

providing disaster relief. 

Approved disaster 

organizations. 8/31/2009 memoranda No N/A FD-066

Continuation of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) 

Food Assistance During a Human Pandemic (Revised) 
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

FNCS FNS

Extending Categorical Eligibility to Additional 

Children in a Household

State 

Agencies/SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 8/27/2009 memoranda No N/A

SP 38-2009 CACFP 08-

2009 SFSP 07-2009

Extending Categorical Eligibility to Additional Children in a 

Household

FNCS FNS

Cancellation of Policy Memoranda FD-063, 

Household Eligibility Determinations for 

Disaster or Emergency Evacuees Residing with 

a Host Family, and FD-072, FDPIR Households 

Displaced During a Disaster 8/6/2009 memoranda No N/A FD-094

Cancellation of Policy Memoranda FD-063, Household 

Eligibility Determinations for Disaster or Emergency 

Evacuees Residing with a Host Family, and FD-072, FDPIR 

Households Displaced During a Disaster 

FNCS FNS

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 

2009 Increases to Unemployment 

Compensation Payments

State, Local and Tribal 

Organizations that 

administer CSFP, FDPIR and 

TEFAP. 7/14/2009 memoranda No N/A FD-090

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 

Increases to Unemployment Compensation Payments

FNCS FNS

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 

Cash Payment Pilot Projects (SNAP Pilot 

Projects) and Work Supplementation or 

Support Programs (SNAP Work Programs) 

Benefits

CSFP and TEFAP State 

agencies and local agencies 6/29/2009 memoranda No N/A FD-091

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Cash Payment 

Pilot Projects (SNAP Pilot Projects) and Work 

Supplementation or Support Programs (SNAP Work 

Programs) Benefits

FNCS FNS

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 

Cash Payment Pilot Projects (SNAP Pilot 

Projects) and Work Supplementation or 

Support Programs (SNAP Work Programs) 

Benefits

State and Indian Tribal 

Organizations 

administering FDPIR. 6/29/2009 memoranda No N/A FD-092

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Cash Payment 

Pilot Projects (SNAP Pilot Projects) and Work 

Supplementation or Support Programs (SNAP Work 

Programs) Benefits

FNCS FNS

Clarification of State Agency Review 

Requirements for Donated Foods in the NSLP 

and Other Child Nutrition Programs

State 

Agencies/SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 6/3/2009 memoranda No N/A

SP26_CACFP06_SFSP

02-2009

Clarification of State Agency Review Requirements for 

Donated Foods in the NSLP and Other Child Nutrition 

Programs

FNCS FNS

Clarification of State Agency Review 

Requirements for Donated, Foods in the 

National School Lunch Program and Other Child 

Nutrition Programs

USDA Foods in CN 

Programs State agencies 5/21/2009 memoranda No N/A FD-089

Clarification of State Agency Review Requirements for 

Donated, Foods in the National School Lunch Program and 

Other Child Nutrition Programs

FNCS FNS

Reimbursement of Intra-State Transportation 

Costs During Disasters

State, Local and Indian 

Tribal Organizations 

providing disaster relief. 

Approved disaster 

organizations. 4/21/2009 memoranda No N/A FD-088

Reimbursement of Intra-State Transportation Costs During 

Disasters

FNCS FNS

Economic Recovery Payments to Recipients of 

Social Security, Supplemental Security Income 

(SSI), Railroad Retirement Benefits, and 

Veterans Disability Compensation or Pension 

Benefits

State and Indian Tribal 

Organizations 

administering FDPIR. 4/7/2009 memoranda No N/A FD-087

Economic Recovery Payments to Recipients of Social 

Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Railroad 

Retirement Benefits, and Veterans Disability 

Compensation or Pension Benefits
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

FNCS FNS

Economic Recovery Payments to Recipients of 

Social Security, Supplemental Security Income 

(SSI), Railroad Retirement Benefits, and 

Veteran's Disability Compensation or Pension 

Benefits

CSFP and TEFAP State 

agencies and local agencies 4/6/2009 memoranda No N/A FD-086

Economic Recovery Payments to Recipients of Social 

Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Railroad 

Retirement Benefits, and Veteran's Disability 

Compensation or Pension Benefits

FNCS FNS

Meal Disallowance Policies for Family Day Care 

Homes in CACFP

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 3/31/2009 memoranda No N/A CACFP05-2009

Meal Disallowance Policies for Family Day Care Homes in 

CACFP

FNCS FNS

Record Maintenance Requirements for Family 

Day Care Home Providers in Child and Adult 

Care Food Program

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 2/24/2009 memoranda No N/A CACFP03-2009

Record Maintenance Requirements for Family Day Care 

Home Providers in Child and Adult Care Food Program

FNCS FNS Guidance on Reallocation of CACFP Audit Funds

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 2/23/2009 memoranda No N/A CACFP02-2009 Guidance on Reallocation of CACFP Audit Funds

FNCS FNS

Cancellation of Policy Memorandum FD-060, 

Use of Donated Foods in the National School 

Lunch Program and Other Child Nutrition 

Programs

USDA Foods in CN 

Programs State agencies 

and recipient agencies 2/4/2009 memoranda No N/A FD-084

Cancellation of Policy Memorandum FD-060, Use of 

Donated Foods in the National School Lunch Program and 

Other Child Nutrition Programs

FNCS FNS Small Business Tax Filing Updates

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 1/28/2009 memoranda No N/A CACFP01-2009 Small Business Tax Filing Updates

FNCS FNS Infant Formula - "Use-By" Date

CSFP State agencies and 

recipient agencies 12/11/2008 memoranda No N/A FD-083 Infant Formula - "Use-By" Date

FNCS FNS

Distribution of Donated Foods to Service 

Institutions Participating in the Summer Food 

Service Program

USDA Foods in CN 

Programs State agencies 

and recipient agencies 11/24/2008 memoranda No N/A FD-081

Distribution of Donated Foods to Service Institutions 

Participating in the Summer Food Service Program

FNCS FNS FDPIR Rounding Procedures

State and Indian Tribal 

Organizations 

administering FDPIR. 8/21/2008 memoranda No N/A FD-078 FDPIR Rounding Procedures

FNCS FNS

Automatic Eligibility for Early Head Start 

Participants

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 8/5/2008 memoranda No N/A CACFP10-2008 Automatic Eligibility for Early Head Start Participants

FNCS FNS

Cancellation of Policy Memoranda FD-021, 

FDPIR Match Requirement, and FD-068, 

Indirect Cost Rates in the FDPIR Budget Process 

State and Indian Tribal 

Organizations 

administering FDPIR. 8/1/2008 memoranda No N/A FD-077

Cancellation of Policy Memoranda FD-021, FDPIR Match 

Requirement, and FD-068, Indirect Cost Rates in the FDPIR 

Budget Process 

FNCS FNS Simplified Acquisition Threshold

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 7/3/2008 memoranda No N/A CACFP09-2008 Simplified Acquisition Threshold

FNCS FNS

Maximum Monthly Distribution Rates for 

Powdered Infant Formula

CSFP State agencies and 

recipient agencies 5/20/2008 memoranda No N/A FD-032

Maximum Monthly Distribution Rates for Powdered Infant 

Formula

FNCS FNS

Automatic Eligibility for Free Meal Benefits 

Extended to All Children Enrolled in Head Start

State Agencies/CACFP 

Institutions 5/16/2008 memoranda No N/A CACFP07-2008

Automatic Eligibility for Free Meal Benefits Extended to 

All Children Enrolled in Head Start

FNCS FNS

Income Exclusion for Payments under Public 

Law 101-426, Radiation Exposure 

Compensation Act

State and Indian Tribal 

Organizations 

administering FDPIR. 4/9/2008 memoranda No N/A FD-075

Income Exclusion for Payments under Public Law 101-426, 

Radiation Exposure Compensation Act
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

FNCS FNS

Rebates from the Economic Stimulus Act of 

2008 

CSFP and TEFAP State 

agencies and local agencies 3/31/2008 memoranda No N/A FD-073 Rebates from the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 

FNCS FNS

Rebates from the Economic Stimulus Act of 

2008 

State and Indian Tribal 

Organizations 

administering FDPIR. 3/31/2008 memoranda No N/A FD-074 Rebates from the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 

FNCS FNS

Sharing Income Eligibility Information between 

Child Nutrition Programs

State 

Agencies/SFAs/CACFP 

Institutions/SFSP Sponsors 2/15/2008 memoranda No N/A

SP17 CACFP05 

SFSP04-2007

Sharing Income Eligibility Information between Child 

Nutrition Programs

FNCS FNS

Setting Aside the Commodity Acceptability 

Reporting Requirement

State and Local agencies 

administering NSLP, 

CACFP, and NSIP. State, 

Local and Indian Tribal 

Organizations 

administering CSFP and 

FDPIR. 1/16/2008 memoranda No N/A FD-071

Setting Aside the Commodity Acceptability Reporting 

Requirement
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

NRE

Forest 

Service

Forest Service Directive System (comprised of 

the Forest Service Manual and Handbook)

Codifies Agency's policy, 

practice, and procedure 

and serves as primary basis 

for administrative direction 

to Forest Service 

Employees

12/11/17 

(Most 

recent 

update) guidance Yes

Most recent 

directive designated 

signifcant published 

4/27/2016

0596-AC82, 

Ecosystem 

Restoration (FSM 

Chapter 2020) https://www.fs.fed.us/about-agency/regulations-policies 

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

FPAC FSA

FSA Handbooks (81 handbooks by subject: 

appeals, compliance and common 

management, conservation and environmental 

protection, direct and counter-cyclical program, 

disaster assistance, farm loan programs, 

organics, price support, public affairs, and 

warehouse operations; there are also 10 which 

are prior to 2008, however, they are current)

FSA field staff for their 

direct work with 

participants and applicants 

for FSA programs

1/13/2008 

through 

12/13/2017 other No N/A N/A

https://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subj

ect=empl&topic=hbk

FPAC FSA

FSA Notices (229 notices - selected by FSA All 

Current; this includes the following, which are 

available from the notices page under separate 

links for price support notices, Farm Loan 

Programs notices, and Direct and CounterCyclical Program notice; the notices can be aslo 

be selected from a list of 56 subjects, including 

specific FSA programs and other subjects. FSA 

notices include a disposal date on the bottom 

of the 1st page and are only good for upto a 

year. Older notices are also listed on the 

webpage, but not included in the 229 notices.)

FSA field staff for their 

direct work with 

participants and applicants 

for FSA programs

12/22/2016 

through 

12/18/2017 other No N/A N/A https://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/notices

FPAC FSA

FSA Fact Sheets (191 fact sheets by subject: 

bees & pollinators, commodities - income 

safety-net, conservation, cotton, county 

committee elections, dairy, disaster protection 

and recovery, energy, fish, general, livestock, 

loans, new farmers, payment eligibility, 

specialty crops, sugar, technology, trees and 

forests, transportation, and underserved 

farmers)

participants and applicants 

for FSA programs

4/2014 

through 

12/2017 other No N/A N/A https://www.fsa.usda.gov/news-room/fact-sheets/index

FPAC FSA

FSA Programs Fact Sheet translated into 

Hmong, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, and 

Vietnamese

LEP individuals interested 

in FSA programs 7/1/2015 other No N/A N/A

https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-andservices/outreach-and-education/outreachprograms/index

FPAC FSA

AskFSA Homepage provides access to FSA FAQs 

by Most Popular Answers and Featured 

Support Categories

Individuals interested in 

FSA programs N/A

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A https://askfsa.custhelp.com/app/home

FPAC FSA

AskFSA Find Answers webpage provides access 

to FSA FAQs by Answer

Individuals interested in 

FSA programs N/A

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A https://askfsa.custhelp.com/app/answers/list

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

FPAC FSA

FAQs for Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) & 

Price Loss Coverage (PLC) Programs

participants and applicants 

for FSA ARC and PLC 

programs 12/1/2017

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A https://askfsa.custhelp.com/app/answers/list/p/365

FPAC FSA ARC & PLC Program Fact Sheet

participants and applicants 

for FSA ARC and PLC 

programs 9/1/2014 other No N/A N/A

https://www.fsa.usda.gov/Assets/USDA-FSAPublic/usdafiles/arcplc/pdf/base_acre_reallocate_arc_plc.pdf

FPAC FSA Program Schematic for CTP/ARC/PLC Programs

participants and applicants 

for FSA ARC and PLC 

programs 5/16/2014 other No N/A N/A

https://www.fsa.usda.gov/Assets/USDA-FSAPublic/usdafiles/arcplc/pdf/2014_fb_safetynet_diagram.pdf

FPAC FSA

Conservation Compliance Frequently Asked 

Questions 7/10/2015

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://www.fsa.usda.gov/Assets/USDA-FSAPublic/usdafiles/Conservation/PDF/Conservation_Complia

nce_FAQ.pdf

FPAC FSA

Guaranteed Loans - Lender Toolkit - FAQs for 

Micro Lender, Standard Eligible Lender, 

Certified Lender Program, and Perferred Lender 

Program

Lenders participating as 

guaranteed lenders for 

Farm Loan Programs 

guaranteed loans N/A

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/farmloan-programs/guaranteed-farm-loans/guaranteed-loanslendertoolkit/index?utm_source=landing&utm_medium=spotlig

ht&utm_content=spot2&utm_campaign=guaranteed%20l

oan%20lender%20toolkit#sel

FPAC FSA Your Guide to FSA Farm Loans

people who need 

assistance starting, 

expanding, or owning a 

farm or ranch 6/1/2012 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsa.usda.gov/Assets/USDA-FSAPublic/usdafiles/Farm-LoanPrograms/pdfs/fsa_br_01_web_booklet.pdf

FPAC FSA

If you are looking to enroll in CRP, here is what 

you need to know

Prospective participants, 

general public N/A other No N/A N/A

https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-andservices/conservation-programs/prospectiveparticipants/index

FPAC FSA Informational CRP video, ‘Silver Lining’

Prospective participants, 

general public 1/17/2017 other No N/A N/A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR_ChWwHoAg 

FPAC FSA

Dairy Producers Can Enroll for 2018 Coverage, 

Secretary Allows Producers to Opt Out

U.S. dairy producers 

participating in the Margin 

Protection Program for 

Dairy (MPP-Dairy) 8/31/2017 other No N/A Release No. 0101.17

https://www.fsa.usda.gov/news-room/newsreleases/2017/nr_20170831_rel_0101

NOTES: 

FPAC RMA Appendix III/M-13 Handbook Index

Approved Insurance 

Providers recurring guidance No N/A N/A https://www.rma.usda.gov/data/m13/ 

FPAC RMA Actuarial Bulletins

Approved Insurance 

Providers

1/3/2008-

12/11/2017 bulletin No N/A N/A https://www.rma.usda.gov/bulletins/actuarial/

 FSA Handbooks and Notices are intended for FSA employees and field staff. They are included because they are readily available on FSA's public webpages to provide additional information to the public and because they are used by field staff to answer 

Some fact sheets are linked from an FSA program specific webpage and on the FSA fact sheet webpage, each fact sheet is only listed one time in this inventory. Similarly other guidance, such as FAQs, appear on FSA program specific webpages and on the ASK 
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

FPAC RMA Informational Memorandums

Approved Insurance 

Providers

1/7/2009-

9/21/2017 memoranda No N/A N/A https://www.rma.usda.gov/bulletins/info/ 

FPAC RMA Manager's Bulletins

Approved Insurance 

Providers and 

policyholders

1/7/08-

1/3/17 bulletin NO N/A N/A https://www.rma.usda.gov/bulletins/managers/

FPAC RMA Product Management Bulletins

Approved Insurance 

Providers and 

policyholders

1/13/10-

12/8-17 bulletin NO N/A N/A https://www.rma.usda.gov/bulletins/pm/

FPAC RMA Program Administration 

Approved Insurance 

Providers

Sep 1997-

Oct 2017 other NO N/A N/A https://www.rma.usda.gov/handbooks/14000/

FPAC RMA Coverage Plans 

Approved Insurance 

Providers

July 1996-

Nov 2017 other NO N/A N/A https://www.rma.usda.gov/handbooks/14000/

FPAC RMA Privately Developed Products

Approved Insurance 

Providers

Jun 2002-

Nov 2017 other NO N/A N/A https://www.rma.usda.gov/handbooks/20000/index.html

FPAC RMA Program Evaluation 

Approved Insurance 

Providers 9/1/2005 other NO N/A N/A https://www.rma.usda.gov/handbooks/22000/index.html

FPAC RMA Underwriting

Approved Insurance 

Providers

Nov 1998-

Dec 2017 other NO N/A N/A https://www.rma.usda.gov/handbooks/24000/index.html

FPAC RMA Loss Adjustment Standards

Approved Insurance 

Providers recurring other NO N/A N/A https://www.rma.usda.gov/handbooks/25000/index.html

FPAC RMA Contract Price Addendum

Approved Insurance 

Providers 6/1/2013 other NO N/A N/A https://www.rma.usda.gov/policies/2014/14cpa-r.pdf

FPAC RMA

Pilot Policies, Privately Developed Policies, 

Endorsements, and Options issued by crop as 

approved by the Federal Crop Insurance 

Corporation Board of Directors

Approved Insurance 

Providers, local producers recurring other NO N/A N/A https://www.rma.usda.gov/policies/2017policy.html

FPAC RMA

Regional Office issuances by state and/or 

region providing information on local pilot 

programs, growing conditions, and participating 

crop reinsurance companies/agents

Approved Insurance 

Providers, local producers, 

grower groups, 

universities, and 

government agencies recurring guidance No N/A N/A https://www.rma.usda.gov/aboutrma/fields/rsos.html 

FPAC RMA Regional Compliance Office issuances by state

Approved Insurance 

Providers, local producers, 

grower groups, 

universities, and 

government agencies recurring guidance No N/A N/A https://www.rma.usda.gov/aboutrma/fields/cfos.html 

FPAC RMA Program Integrity Handbook

FSA state and county 

offices, RMA, and 

insurance providers 3/27/2017 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.rma.usda.gov/aboutrma/fields/4_RM/ 

FPAC RMA Reinsurance Agreements

Approved Insurance 

Providers 1998-2017 other No N/A N/A https://www.rma.usda.gov/pubs/ra/ 
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

FPAC RMA

Livestock (includes Policy, Underwriting, 

Handbooks, Fact Sheet, and Endorsement 

information for Livestock crop insurance 

policies)

Approved Insurance 

Providers 2008-2017 other No N/A N/A https://www.rma.usda.gov/livestock/ 

FPAC RMA Laws and Regulations

Approved Insurance 

Providers varies other No N/A N/A https://www.rma.usda.gov/regs/lawsregsindex.html 

FPAC RMA Final Agency Determinations

Approved Insurance 

Providers, local producers, 

grower groups, 

universities, and 

government agencies 2000-2017 other https://www.rma.usda.gov/regs/533/ 

FPAC RMA Information Browser

Approved Insurance 

Providers, local producers, 

grower groups, 

universities, and 

government agencies varies guidance No N/A N/A https://www.rma.usda.gov/tools/ 

FPAC RMA

Actuarial Information Browser (contains 

information related to program dates, rates, 

prices, and Special Provisions of Insurance; 

information is published by year, crop, plan of 

insurance, and county in a searchable 

database)

Approved Insurance 

Providers 2011-2017 guidance No N/A N/A

https://webapp.rma.usda.gov/apps/actuarialinformationb

rowser/ 

FPAC RMA Factsheets

Approved Insurance 

Providers 2013-2017 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.rma.usda.gov/pubs/rme/fctsht.html

FPAC RMA Prevented Planting

Approved Insurance 

Providers 2006-2017 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rma.usda.gov/news/currentissues/prevente

d/
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

Food Safety FSIS

FSIS Compliance Guideline for Minimizing the 

Risk of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli 

(STEC) in Raw Beef (including Veal) Processing 

Operations Beef Industry 7/9/05 guidance Yes

No record of OMB 

review. N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/c1217185-

1841-4a29-9e7f-8da6dc26d92c/Compliance-GuidelineSTEC-Beef-Processing.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

FSIS Compliance Guideline for Minimizing the 

Risk of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia Coli 

(STEC) and Salmonella in Beef (including Veal) 

Slaughter Operations Beef Industry 7/9/05 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/1c7b15f7-

2815-41d4-9897-2b0502d98429/Compliance-GuidelineSTEC-Salmonella-Beef-Slaughter.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

Sanitary Dressing and Antimicrobial 

Intervention Implementation at Veal Slaughter 

Establishments: Identified Issues and Best 

Practices Beef Industry 8/1/15 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/ca5da196-

7d99-453e-afcd-ccd3321ec131/Veal-Sampling092015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

FSIS Compliance Guideline for Establishments 

Sampling Beef Trimmings for Shiga ToxinProducing Escherichia coli (STEC) Organisms or 

Virulence Markers Beef Industry 8/1/14 guidance Yes

No record of OMB 

review. N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/e0f06d97-

9026-4e1e-a0c2-1ac60b836fa6/Compliance-Guide-EstSampling-STEC.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

Pre-Harvest Management Controls and 

Intervention Options for Reducing Shiga ToxinProducing Escherichia coli Shedding in Cattle:

An Overview of Current Research Beef Industry 8/13/14 guidance Yes

No record of OMB 

review. N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/d5314cc7-

1ef7-4586-bca2-f2ed86d9532f/Reducing-Ecoli-Sheddingin-Cattle.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

Compliance Guidelines for Shiga toxin 

Escherichia coli (STEC) Organisms Sampled and 

Tested Labeling Claims for Boneless Beef 

Manufacturing

Trimmings (“Beef Trim”) Beef Industry 8/1/14 guidance Yes

No record of OMB 

review. N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/74ed604b5d6b-4d82-916c-a94c4427ddd6/Compliance-Guide-EcoliTested-Claims.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

FSIS Compliance Guideline HACCP Systems 

Validation Meat and Poultry Industry 4/1/15 guidance Yes

No record of OMB 

review. N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/a70bb780-

e1ff-4a35-9a9a3fb40c8fe584/HACCP_Systems_Validation.pdf?MOD=AJP

ERES

Food Safety FSIS

FSIS Guidance for Importing Meat, Poultry, and 

Egg Products into the United States - Draft

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Product Importers 7/7/17 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/415278f6-

9c67-4641-bf92-8aafb90e2ac0/Guidance-for-ImportingMeat-Poultry-Egg-Products-into-US.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

Data Samples and Guidelines for Using the 

Partner Government Agency (PGA) Message Set 

for Electronic Completion of the U.S. 

Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food Safety 

Inspection Service (FSIS) Application for Import 

Inspection (FSIS Form 9540-1) - Version 2

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Product Importers 2/1/15 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/98c45f3c8a5b-47d7-9907-

2fdc7352547f/Data_Samples_Guidelines_PGA_Message_

Set.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

Food Safety FSIS

Prior Notification and Failure to Present: 

Compliance Guidance for Importing Meat, 

Poultry and Egg Products to the United States

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Product Importers 2/1/15 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/8cf4c69eafd9-4eb7-a68e-04602164a162/falure-topresent.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

Import Permit Guide for Products with Small 

Amounts of Meat and Poultry

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Product Importers 4/1/09 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/2c936ad0-

0fe5-4507-9103-

68a8ee132fbb/Import_Permit_Guide.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

Import Permit Policies: Guidance for Products 

Containing Small Amounts of Meat, Poultry or 

Processed Egg Ingredients

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Product Importers 4/1/09 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/79768f49-

cb02-441e-abf3-

edf252aca61b/Import_Permit_Policies.pdf?MOD=AJPERE

S

Food Safety FSIS Fact Sheet: Appealing Inspection Decisions

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Product Industry 3/3/17 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/regulat

ory-compliance/compliance-guidesindex/!ut/p/a1/04_Sj9CPykssy0xPLMnMz0vMAfGjzOINAg

3MDC2dDbwMDIHQ08842MTDy8_YwMgYqCASWYG_paE

bUEFYoL3s7OBhZ8xkfpxAEcDQvq9iLDAqMjX2TddP6ogsSRDNzMvL

V8_Ijk_tyAnMzEvOVU3vTQzJbUYKJ6SWqEfrhF10B_E3QFWHwMUYDbSwW5oRFVPmnBnumKigBJZmxC/

?1dmy¤t=true&urile=wcm%3apath%3a%2Ffsiscontent%2Finternet%2Fmain%2Ftopics%2Ffood-safetyeducation%2Fget-answers%2Ffood-safety-factsheets%2Fproduction-and-inspection%2Fappealinginspection-decisions%2Fappeals

Food Safety FSIS

FSIS Compliance Guidelines for a Systematic 

Approach to the Humane Handling of Livestock Livestock Slaughter 

Establishments 10/23/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/da6cb63d5818-4999-84f1-72e6dabb9501/Comp-Guide-SystematicApproach-Humane-Handling-Livestock.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

Compliance Guidelines for Use of Video or 

Other Electronic Monitoring or Recording 

Equipment

in Federally Inspected Establishments

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 8/26/11 guidance Yes

No record of OMB 

review. N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/5905b82f3579-4e0f-beb2-

5b860cc0b087/Compliance_Guidelines_for_Use_of_Video

_082611.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

“At Least Equal To” Guideline for State Meat 

and Poultry Inspection Programs

State Meat and Poultry 

Inspection Programs 11/1/16 guidance Yes

No record of OMB 

review. N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/e257c4af2a5e-4b50-8e5e3e8da94af949/At_Least_Equal_to_Guidelines.pdf?MOD=

AJPERES
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

Food Safety FSIS

“At Least Equal To” Data System Guidance for 

State Cooperative Meat and Poultry Inspection 

(MPI) Programs Electing Not to Use Public 

Health Information System (PHIS)

State Meat and Poultry 

Inspection Programs 1/8/15 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/8ffabd51-

512b-4571-88b2-161e63b1e8e0/amendment-statecip.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

“At Least Equal To” Compliance Guideline for 

State Meat and Poultry Inspection (MPI) 

Programs for Laboratory Methods

State Meat and Poultry 

Inspection Programs 6/1/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/d3382b4f27df-4e69-9744-ea8d73a2d603/At-Least-Equal-to-GuideMPI-Programs-Lab-Methods.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

FSIS Compliance Guideline: Modernization of 

Poultry Slaughter Inspection - Microbiological 

Sampling of Raw Poultry Poultry Industry 6/1/15 guidance Yes N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/a18d541e77d2-40cf-a045-b2d2d13b070d/Microbiological-TestingRaw-Poultry.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

Modernization of Poultry Slaughter Inspection: 

Amendments to Chilling Requirements Poultry Industry 7/6/05 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/7a0a728e3b29-49e9-9c1b-ec55f2f04887/Chilling-Requirements1014.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

Compliance Guideline for Training 

Establishment Carcass Sorters in the New 

Poultry Inspection System (NPIS) Poultry Industry 9/1/14 guidance Yes 4/1/2014 N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/8a08b1a2-

37d5-458e-84d2-8e7412318284/compliance-guideNPIS.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS Mobile Slaughter Unit Compliance Guide Meat and Poultry Industry 5/24/10 guidance Yes

No record of OMB 

review. N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/091d8968-

f850-45e5-b7faf3473e0c3b0e/Compliance_Guide_Mobile_Slaughter.pdf?

MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

Labeling Guideline on

Documentation Needed to Substantiate Animal 

Raising Claims for Label Submissions Meat and Poultry Industry 9/1/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/6fe3cd56-

6809-4239-b7a2-

bccb82a30588/RaisingClaims.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

Allergens and Ingredients of Public Health 

Concern: Identification, Prevention and Control, 

and Declaration through Labeling

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 11/1/15 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/f9cbb0e9-

6b4d-4132-ae27-53e0b52e840e/AllergensIngredients.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS FSIS Compliance Guideline for Label Approval

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 8/1/17 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/bf170761-

33e3-4a2d-8f86-940c2698e2c5/Label-ApprovalGuide.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

Compliance Guide on the Determination of 

Processing Aids

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 4/8/08 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/9a34e8d9-

997a-4c58-bd5ed87cc371ecda/Determination_of_Processing_Aids.pdf?M

OD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

Guidance on Meaning of “Prohibited 

Substances” in FSIS Actions on the Use of 

Ingredients in Meat and Poultry Products

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 4/8/08 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/783ff1d7-

084d-42ca-abda2132efee0801/Prohibited_Substances_in_FSIS_Actions_o

n+_Use_of_Ingredients.pdf?MOD=AJPERES
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

Food Safety FSIS

Labeling Compliance Policy Guide on Poultry 

Food Product Dating Poultry Industry 8/23/10 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/06289e5da345-44d1-b933-

80557cd430a1/Labeling_Guide_on_Poultry_Food_Dating.

pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

FSIS Best Practices Guidance for Controlling 

Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) in Retail 

Delicatessens Meat and Poultry Retailers 6/11/15 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/regulat

ory-compliance/compliance-guides-index/controlling-lmretail-delicatessens

Food Safety FSIS

Guidance for Controlling Listeria 

monocytogenes (Lm) in Retail Delicatessens 

(Brochure) Meat and Poultry Retailers 6/11/15 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/706237dcda95-4ad1-849a-3570ed163ca4/LM-at-RetailBrochure.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

Controlling Listeria monocytogenes in Postlethality Exposed Ready-to-Eat Meat and 

Poultry Products Meat and Poultry Industry 1/1/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/d3373299-

50e6-47d6-a577-e74a1e549fde/Controlling-Lm-RTEGuideline.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

FSIS Scheduling Criteria for Routine Lm RiskBased (RLm) Sampling Program Meat and Poultry Industry 3/21/08 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/c722b540-

4779-46f3-b536-

e1e5bd059865/Scheduling_Criteria_Routine_LM_Samplin

g_Prog.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

FSIS Compliance Guideline for Validating 

Cooking Instructions for Mechanically 

Tenderized Beef Products Beef Industry 7/7/05 guidance Yes

No record of OMB 

review. N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/606919b6-

5192-40bd-a32b99a41c75eeb6/Comp_Guide_MTB.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

Questions and Answers on Descriptive 

Designation for Needle- or Blade-Tenderized 

(Mechanically Tenderized) Beef Products Beef Industry 3/22/16

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/e42698a1-

1949-4828-9909-5ff919f275c6/FAQs-2008-

0017.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

Supplemental Questions and Answers on 

Descriptive Designation for Needle- or BladeTenderized (Mechanically Tenderized) Beef 

Products Beef Industry 11/17/16

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/d0756119-

bd2f-4eb2-b9b9-fc83388512d0/FAQ-Supplement-2008-

0017.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

FSIS Compliance Guideline for Controlling Meat 

and Poultry Products Pending FSIS Test Results Meat and Poultry Industry 2/1/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/6b7b5a65-

9ad3-4f89-927d078e564aca24/Compliance_Guide_Test_Hold_020113.pdf

?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

FSIS Hold and Test Conference Call with 

Industry Meat and Poultry Industry 2/7/13

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/eaa5c8a8-

59fa-4e1d-b430-

ae5d8632ce5f/FAQ_Hold___Test_020713.pdf?MOD=AJPE

RES

Food Safety FSIS

Establishment Guidance for the Selection of a 

Commercial or Private Microbiological Testing 

Laboratory

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 6/1/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/464a4827-

0c9a-4268-8651-b417bb6bba51/Guidance-SelectionCommercial-Private-Microbiological-Testing-lab062013.pdf?MOD=AJPERES
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

Food Safety FSIS

Foodborne Pathogen Test Kits Validated by 

Independent Organizations

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/f97532f4-

9c28-4ecc-9aee-0e1e6cde1a89/Validated-TestKit.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

FSIS Guidance for Test Kit Manufacturers, 

Laboratories: Evaluating the Performance of 

Pathogen Test Kit Methods

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 10/15/10 guidance Yes

No record of OMB 

review. N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/966638c7-

1931-471f-a79e4155ce461d65/Validation_Studies_Pathogen_Detection_

Methods.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

Procedures for New Technology Notifications 

and Protocols

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 4/1/15 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/c64d8f3b56aa-49c9-91f3-daf0caaba6bd/New-Technology-Protocols042015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS FSIS Compliance Guideline: Lebanon bologna

Lebanon bologna 

manufacturers 1/1/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/d5be2be1-

3c57-45f6-af53-

e71393eaaeb6/Compliance_Guideline_Lebanon_Bologna.

pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

FSIS Compliance Guideline for Meat and 

Poultry Jerky Produced by Small and Very Small 

Establishments Small jerky manufacturers 8/1/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/5fd4a01da381-4134-8b91-99617e56a90a/Compliance-GuidelineJerky-2014.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

FSIS Salmonella Compliance Guidelines for 

Small and Very Small Meat and Poultry 

Establishments that Produce Ready-to-Eat 

(RTE) Products and Revised Appendix A

Small and very small RTE 

meat and poultry product 

manufacturers 6/1/17 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/bf3f01a1-

a0b7-4902-a2df-a87c73d1b633/Salmonella-ComplianceGuideline-SVSP-RTE-Appendix-A.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

FSIS Compliance Guideline for Stabilization 

(Cooling and Hot-Holding) of Fully and Partially 

Heat-Treated RTE and NRTE Meat and Poultry 

Products Produced by Small and Very Small 

Establishments and Revised Appendix B

Small and very small RTE 

meat and poultry product 

manufacturers 6/1/17 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/9ac49aba46bc-443c-856b-59a3f51b924f/Compliance-GuidelineStabilization-Appendix-B.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

“At Least Equal to” Compliance Guideline for 

State Meat and Poultry Inspection (MPI) 

Programs for Residue Testing

State Meat and Poultry 

Inspection Programs 12/1/12 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/c2329ec8-

a3fc-4581-8302-

dd71aa66e0a8/Compliance_Guide_At_Least_Equal_to_Re

sidue_Testing_122112.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

Compliance Guide

For Residue Prevention Meat and Poultry Industry 5/1/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/4625d1a1-

088c-4c2c-a665-

5c702b6c0647/Residue_Prevention_Comp_Guide.pdf?M

OD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

DRAFT FSIS Compliance Guideline

For Controlling Salmonella and Campylobacter 

in Raw Poultry Poultry Industry 12/1/15 guidance Yes

No record of OMB 

review. N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/6732c082-

af40-415e-9b57-90533ea4c252/Controlling-SalmonellaCampylobacter-Poultry-2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

Compliance Guideline for Controlling 

Salmonella in Market Hogs Pork Industry 12/1/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/f970603e96ce-4476-9dfd-5f768298bef7/Controlling-Salmonella-inMarket-Hogs.pdf?MOD=AJPERES
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

Food Safety FSIS

Peer Reviewed Articles of Antimicrobials 

Approved by the FDA and FSIS as Safe and 

Suitable Ingredients Meat and Poultry Industry 6/29/09 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/234497ae1f07-41ee-b7f2-

5c75d91162e0/Chemical_+Antimicrobials.pdf?MOD=AJPE

RES

Food Safety FSIS

Less Than Daily Sanitation Procedures 

Compliance Guideline Meat and Poultry Industry 10/19/09 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/728b0e66-

b422-4d95-9937-

349513da869f/Less_than_Daily_Sanitation_Procedures.p

df?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

FSIS Compliance Guideline for Establishments 

that Slaughter or Further Process Siluriformes 

Fish and Fish Products

Siluriformes fish slaughter 

and processing 

establishments 3/1/17 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/8ec92a7f8f9b-45ae-b80f-7c336f7d6ff5/Compliance-GuidelineSiluriformes-Fish.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

FSIS Compliance Guideline for the

Prevention and Control of Trichinella

and Other Parasitic Hazards in Pork and

Products Containing Pork Pork Industry 3/1/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/2ca75475-

3efd-4fa7-8f34-7393c245a1df/Trichinella-ComplianceGuide-03162016.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS Policy Points

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry ongoing

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/regulat

ory-compliance/compliance-guidesindex/!ut/p/a1/04_Sj9CPykssy0xPLMnMz0vMAfGjzOINAg

3MDC2dDbwMDIHQ08842MTDy8_YwMgYqCASWYG_paE

bUEFYoL3s7OBhZ8xkfpxAEcDQvq9iLDAqMjX2TddP6ogsSRDNzMvL

V8_Ijk_tyAnMzEvOVU3vTQzJbUYKJ6SWqEfrhF10B_E3QFWHwMUYDbSwW5oRFVPmnBnumKigBJZmxC/

?1dmy¤t=true&urile=wcm%3apath%3a%2Ffsiscontent%2Finternet%2Fmain%2Ftopics%2Finspection%2F

workforce-training%2Fpolicypoints%2Fpolicypoints

Food Safety FSIS AskFSIS

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry ongoing other No N/A N/A https://askfsis.custhelp.com/

Food Safety FSIS

Supplementary Guidance on the use of 

Antimicrobial Agents to Control Listeria 

monocytogenes in Post-Lethality Exposed 

Ready-to-Eat Meat and Poultry Products Meat and Poultry Industry 2/1/08 guidance Yes N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/135260aff3f9-470d-b3debb10af2ed1fa/Lm_Suplementary_Guidance.pdf?MOD=AJ

PERES

Food Safety FSIS

Fresh, "Not Frozen" and Similar Terms when 

Labeling Meat and Poultry Products Meat and Poultry Industry 6/25/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/regulat

ory-compliance/labeling/claims-guidance/fresh-notfrozen-and-similar-terms

Food Safety FSIS

Statements That Bioengineered or Genetically 

Modified (GM) Ingredients or Animal Feed 

Were Not Used in Meat, Poultry, or Egg 

Products

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 8/19/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/regulat

ory-compliance/labeling/claims-guidance/proceduresnongenetically-engineered-statement
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

Food Safety FSIS

Addendum - Using the Claim "Certified Organic 

By... Certifying Entity" on Meat and Poultry 

Product Labeling Meat and Poultry Industry 6/25/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/regulat

ory-compliance/labeling/claims-guidance/using-the-claimcertified-organic-by-_-on-meat-and-poultry-productlabeling/adendum--using-the-claim-certified-organic-by

Food Safety FSIS

Nutrition Labeling of Single-Ingredient Products 

and Ground or Chopped Meat and Poultry 

Products Meat and Poultry Industry 2011 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/092327ce0b6f-47db-82e9-

992e2350de73/Nutrition_Labeling_Overview.ppt?MOD=A

JPERES

Food Safety FSIS Chicken and Turkey Nutrition Facts Poultry Industry 9/1/11 No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/64dde495-

a357-4cff-b5bd9ec95de891ab/Chicken_Turkey_Nutrition_Facts.pdf?MOD

=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS Pork and Lamb Nutrition Facts Pork and Lamb Industry 9/1/11 No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/8c78c3bc4647-4e20-96ee17a2ad90728f/Pork_Lamb_Nutrition_Facts.pdf?MOD=AJP

ERES

Food Safety FSIS Beef and Veal Nutrition Facts Beef Industry 9/1/11 No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/6700e783-

629c-4ab0-9cde45cef49b8d28/Beef_Veal_Nutrition_Facts.pdf?MOD=AJPE

RES

Food Safety FSIS

Examples of Nutrition Facts Panels for Ground 

Products Meat and Poultry Industry 9/27/11 No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/2e5394d2-

b224-4f3b-818a8a161771c9a9/Nutrition_Panel_Format.pdf?MOD=AJPER

ES

Food Safety FSIS Questions & Answers On Nutrition Labeling Meat and Poultry Industry 4/13/12

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/d166536c39d7-4331-b588-

5dccdbe0d0f9/Nutrition_labeling_Q_A_041312.pdf?MOD

=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

Guidance on the Labeling of

Omega Fatty Acid Claims on Meat, Poultry and 

Egg Products

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 9/1/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/aff1ec68-

a0be-431f-b3de-1ddb53079534/omega-fattyacids.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

Trans Fat Declarations in the Nutrition Facts 

Panel on Product Labeling Meat and Poultry Industry 1/23/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/regulat

ory-compliance/labeling/labeling-policies/trans-fatdeclarations/trans-fat-declaration

Food Safety FSIS

Food Safety and Inspection Service Guideline

on Whole Grain Statements

on the Labeling of Meat and Poultry Products Meat and Poultry Industry 10/1/17 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/6ea06856-

e04d-46d7-befd-5b9287c55640/Guideline-Whole-GrainStatements-Labeling.pdf?MOD=AJPERES
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

Food Safety FSIS

FSIS Labeling Overview and Generic Label 

Approval Meat and Poultry Industry 10/21/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/298c067ea560-498c-9ed0-41f9702048fb/labeling-generic-labelapproval.ppt?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS Generic Label Approval Meat and Poultry Industry 1/14/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/1364c48d214b-41bf-bab8-6289f951cb31/Generic-Final-RuleOverview-Industry.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

Questions and Answers Concerning the 

Recently Published Generic Labeling Final Rule Meat and Poultry Industry 3/23/15

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/regulat

ory-compliance/labeling/labeling-policies/faq-genericlabeling

Food Safety FSIS Food Product Dating

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 12/14/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/regulat

ory-compliance/labeling/LabelingPolicies/!ut/p/a1/04_Sj9CPykssy0xPLMnMz0vMAfGjzOIN

Ag3MDC2dDbwMDIHQ08842MTDy8_YwMgYqCASWYG_p

aEbUEFYoL3s7OBhZ8xkfpxAEcDQvq9iLDAqMjX2TddP6ogsSRDNzMvL

V8_IicxKTUnMy9dP8IHytINyM_JTM5MLdYP14_Ca6i_CboC

LL6GKMDtrYLc0IgqHwDTE9HRQBi5Kqc/?1dmy¤t=true&urile=wcm%3apat

h%3a%2Ffsiscontent%2Finternet%2Fmain%2Ftopics%2Ffood-safetyeducation%2Fget-answers%2Ffood-safety-factsheets%2Ffood-labeling%2Ffood-product-dating%2Ffoodproduct-dating

Food Safety FSIS

Updated Questions and Answers

Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

Labeling Compliance Policy Guide on Poultry 

Food Product Dating

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 8/23/10 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/06289e5da345-44d1-b933-

80557cd430a1/Labeling_Guide_on_Poultry_Food_Dating.

pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

Label Submission and Approval System (LSAS) 

Enrollment Process

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 2012 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/9918041f9007-40e7-ba51-

9f6d0d9560a7/LSAS_Enrollment_Screen_Guide.pdf?MOD

=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS LSAS: User Guide for Industry Users

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 6/30/15 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/45a29f18-

52cc-4012-8790-ab7ea9f980c9/LSAS-Industry-User-Guide063015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS Label Approval Submission System

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 3/20/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/adbaf5b5-

228b-4884-b97cf42c4136c3c8/LSAS_Industry_Presentation_032013.ppt?

MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS Label Approval Submission System

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 2/20/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/d6f2c987-

5c80-4d48-a56f26b71eb0d5d4/LSAS_Industry_Webinar_022013.ppt?MO

D=AJPERES
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

Food Safety FSIS Label Approval Submission System

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 1/23/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/8e812cc8-

662d-460e-b367-

6e6719c9248f/LSAS_Industry_Webinar_012313.ppt?MOD

=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS LSAS Presentations

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 4/19/12 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/7806c576-

5b64-43f5-a51e262b5b2dd824/LSAS_Industry_Presentation_041912.ppt?

MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

Questions and Answers Related to the 

Electronic Label Submission and Approval 

System (LSAS)

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 8/1/12

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/cd9229ade484-4f95-a1d1-

ed2af749cc0d/FAQs_LSAS.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS Labeling and Establishment Responsibilities

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 1/21/15 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/804a8cb0-

d194-44b3-bee4-

d34744274332/Responsibilities.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS Label Application Guidance

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 3/23/15 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/regulat

ory-compliance/labeling/labeling-procedures/labelapplication-guidance

Food Safety FSIS

Integration of Paper Label Applications into the 

Label Submission and Approval System (LSAS)

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 11/7/17 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/regulat

ory-compliance/labeling/labeling-procedures/lsasintegration

Food Safety FSIS

Questions and Answers Related to the 

Application for Approval of Labels, Marking or 

Device, FSIS Form 7234-1

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 11/18/15

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/regulat

ory-compliance/labeling/labeling-procedures/faqapplication-for-approval

Food Safety FSIS

Questions and Answers Related to the Request 

for Label Reconsideration, FSIS Form 8822-4

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 11/16/11

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/regulat

ory-compliance/labeling/labeling-procedures/faq-requestfor-label-reconsideration

Food Safety FSIS Check List for Mandatory Features on a Label

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 6/24/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/regulat

ory-compliance/labeling/labeling-procedures/checklistmandatory-features-label

Food Safety FSIS Label Submission Checklist

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 3/19/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/regulat

ory-compliance/labeling/labeling-procedures/labelsubmission-checklist

Food Safety FSIS Ten Most Commonly Asked Labeling Questions

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 7/11/17

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/regulat

ory-compliance/labeling/labeling-procedures/ten-mostcommonly-asked-labeling-questions

Food Safety FSIS

10 Most Common Mistakes And How to Avoid 

Them (labeling)

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 3/24/15

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/regulat

ory-compliance/labeling/labeling-procedures/ten-mostcommon-mistakes-made-on-a-label
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

Food Safety FSIS

Statement of Interim Labeling Guidance The 

Labeling of Factual Statements on Nutrients in 

Meat and Poultry Products

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 1/23/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/regulat

ory-compliance/labeling/labeling-policies/nutritionlabeling-policies/statements-on-nutrients/factualstatements-nutrients

Food Safety FSIS

How to Request Duplicate Copies of Approved 

Labels

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 5/1/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/89eb5115-

2985-4dc2-8e24-

961f347ea68b/Requesting_Approved_Label_Copies.pdf?

MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

Comprehensive List of Reasons for Label 

Modifications and Returns

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 7/1/10 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/regulat

ory-compliance/labeling/labeling-procedures/labelmodification-returns

Food Safety FSIS

Areas of Specialization for the Labeling and 

Program Delivery Division

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 4/18/16 No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/386a393ea650-4adb-876a-37b376b2600e/LPDSSpecialization.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

Procedures for Labeling Evaluation Submissions 

and Policy Advisory Consultations

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 1/20/15 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/regulat

ory-compliance/labeling/labeling-procedures/proceduresfor-labeling-evaluation-submissions

Food Safety FSIS

Information Required for Requesting 

Temporary Approval

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 1/24/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/b332af17-

f046-4153-84e8-

69ac0f8db529/TempApproval.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS

Extraordinary Circumstances - Procedures for 

Evaluating Labeling

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 7/10/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/regulat

ory-compliance/labeling/labeling-procedures/proceduresevaluating-labeling

Food Safety FSIS

Labeling Situations That Can Not Have a 

Temporary Approval

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 1/23/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/regulat

ory-compliance/labeling/labeling-procedures/labelingsituations-that-can-not-have-a-temporary-approval
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

Food Safety FSIS Additives in Meat and Poultry Products

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 3/24/15 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/regulat

ory-compliance/labeling/IngredientsGuidance/!ut/p/a1/04_Sj9CPykssy0xPLMnMz0vMAfGjzOI

NAg3MDC2dDbwMDIHQ08842MTDy8_YwMgYqCASWYG_

paEbUEFYoL3s7OBhZ8xkfpxAEcDQvq9iLDAqMjX2TddP6ogsSRDNzMvL

V8_IicxKTUnMy9dP8IzL70oNSUzNakWNe9NDMlMS85VT9cPwqvuf4m6AqweByiALfPCnJDI6p8

PAwyPR0VAY88uZw!/?1dmy¤t=true&urile=wcm%3

apath%3a%2Ffsiscontent%2Finternet%2Fmain%2Ftopics%2Ffood-safetyeducation%2Fget-answers%2Ffood-safety-factsheets%2Ffood-labeling%2Fadditives-in-meat-and-poultryproducts%2Fadditives-in-meat-and-poultry-products

Food Safety FSIS Allergens - Voluntary Labeling Statements

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 6/23/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/regulat

ory-compliance/labeling/ingredients-guidance/allergensvoluntary-labeling-statements/allergens-voluntarylabeling-statements

Food Safety FSIS Undeclared Allergen Prevention Webinar

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 2/7/12 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/17def144-

153a-467e-97c1-

cf91928dd32e/Undeclared_Allergen_Prevention.pdf?MO

D=AJPERES

Food Safety FSIS Natural Flavorings on Meat and Poultry Labels

Meat, Poultry and Egg 

Products Industry 8/9/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/regulat

ory-compliance/labeling/IngredientsGuidance/!ut/p/a1/04_Sj9CPykssy0xPLMnMz0vMAfGjzOI

NAg3MDC2dDbwMDIHQ08842MTDy8_YwMgYqCASWYG_

paEbUEFYoL3s7OBhZ8xkfpxAEcDQvq9iLDAqMjX2TddP6ogsSRDNzMvL

V8_IicxKTUnMy9dP8IzL70oNSUzNakWNe9NDMlMS85VT9cPwqvuf4m6AqweByiALfPCnJDI6p8

PAwyPR0VAY88uZw!/?1dmy¤t=true&urile=wcm%3

apath%3a%2Ffsiscontent%2Finternet%2Fmain%2Ftopics%2Ffood-safetyeducation%2Fget-answers%2Ffood-safety-factsheets%2Ffood-labeling%2Fnatural-flavorings-on-meatand-poultry-labels
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

RD RUS 43-9

Electric 

Generation/Transmission 

and Distribution Borrowers 7/28/55 bulletin No N/A N/A https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_43-9.pdf 

RD RUS 169-27

Electric Distribution 

Borrowers 1/1/73 bulletin No N/A N/A https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_169-27.pdf 

RD RUS 1717B-2

Electric Distribution 

Borrowers 2/14/02 bulletin No N/A N/A https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1717B-2.pdf 

RD RUS 1717B-3

All Electric Power Supply 

Borrowers and Electric 

Distribution Borrowers 

with Generating

Facilities 5/17/06 bulletin No N/A N/A https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1717B-3.pdf

RD RUS 1717M-2

RUS Electric Borrowers and 

RUS Electric Staff 2/9/05 bulletin No N/A N/A https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1717M-2.pdf 

RD RUS 1724D-101A All Electric Borrowers 2/16/17 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1724D101A.pdf 

RD RUS 1724D-101B

RUS Electric Borrowers and 

RUS Electric Staff 12/18/12 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1724D101B.pdf 

RD RUS 1724D-103

RUS Electric Borrowers and 

RUS Electric Staff 4/12/11 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1724D103.pdf 

RD RUS 1724D-104

RUS Electric Borrowers and 

RUS Electric Staff 2/3/98 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1724D104.pdf 

RD RUS 1724D-105

RUS Electric Borrowers and 

RUS Electric Staff 5/22/09 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1724D105.pdf 

RD RUS 1724D-106 RUS Electric Borrowers 8/3/10 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1724D106.pdf 

RD RUS 1724D-107

RUS Electric Borrowers and 

RUS Electric Staff 8/9/16 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1724D107.pdf 

RD RUS 1724D-112

RUS Electric Borrowers and 

RUS Electric Staff 4/27/01 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1724D112.pdf 

RD RUS 1724D-113 RUS Electric Borrowers 5/16/12 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1724D113.pdf 

RD RUS 1724D-114

RUS Electric Borrowers and 

RUS Electric Staff 7/4/17 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1724D114.pdf 

RD RUS 1724E-102 RUS Electric Borrowers 10/23/12 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1724E102.pdf 

RD RUS 1724E-104

RUS Electric Borrowers and 

RUS Electric Staff 9/23/99 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1724E104.pdf 

RD RUS 1724E-150

RUS Electric Borrowers and 

RUS Electric Staff 8/14/14 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1724E150.pdf

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

RD RUS 1724E-151

RUS Electric Borrowers and 

RUS Electric Staff 2/23/16 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1724E151.pdf 

RD RUS 1724E-152

RUS Electric Borrowers and 

RUS Electric Staff 7/30/03 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1724E152.pdf 

RD RUS 1724E-153

RUS Electric Borrowers and 

RUS Electric Staff 4/25/01 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1724E153.pdf 

RD RUS 1724E-154

RUS Electric Borrowers and 

RUS Electric Staff 7/30/03 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1724E154.pdf 

RD RUS 1724E-200

All Electric Borrowers, 

Consulting Engineers and 

RUS Electric Staff 12/2/15 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1724E200.pdf 

RD RUS 1724E-203

All Electric Borrowers, 

Consulting Engineers and 

RUS Electric Staff 2/1/16 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1724E203.pdf 

RD RUS 1724E-204

All Electric Borrowers, 

Consulting Engineers and 

RUS Electric Staff 11/17/16 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1724E204.pdf 

RD RUS 1724E-205 All Electric Borrowers 5/2/17 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1724E205.pdf 

RD RUS 1724E-206 All Electric Borrowers 8/19/16 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1724E206.pdf 

RD RUS 1724E-214

All Electric Borrowers, 

Consulting Engineers and 

RUS Electric Staff 3/23/17 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1724E214.pdf 

RD RUS 1724E-216 All Electric Borrowers 7/27/16 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1724E216.pdf 

RD RUS 1724E-220

All Electric Borrowers, 

Consulting Engineers and 

RUS Electric Staff 5/9/17 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1724E220.pdf 

RD RUS 1724E-224

All Electric Borrowers, 

Consulting Engineers and 

RUS Electric Staff 4/9/07 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1724E224.pdf 

RD RUS 1724E-226

All Electric Borrowers, 

Consulting Engineers and 

RUS Electric Staff 4/9/07 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1724E226.pdf 

RD RUS 1724E-300

RUS Electric Borrowers and 

RUS Electric Staff 6/7/01 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1724E300.pdf 

RD RUS 1724E-301

All Electric Borrowers, 

Consulting Engineers and 

RUS Electric Staff 3/4/09 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1724E301.pdf 

RD RUS 1724E-302 All Electric Borrowers 1/14/08 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1724E302.pdf 
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

RD RUS 1724E-400 All Electric Borrowers 12/8/93 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1724E400.pdf 

RD RUS 1726-601

RUS Electric Borrowers and 

RUS Electric Staff 10/28/13 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1726-

601.pdf 

RD RUS 1726C-115

RUS Electric Borrowers and 

RUS Electric Staff 9/24/98 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1726C115.pdf 

RD RUS 1726I-602

RUS Electric Borrowers and 

RUS Electric Staff 2/19/04 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1726I602.pdf 

RD RUS 1728F-700 RUS Electric Borrowers 5/20/11 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1728F700.pdf 

RD RUS 1728F-800

RUS Electric Borrowers and 

RUS Electric Staff 12/16/98 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1728F800.pdf 

RD RUS 1728F-803

RUS Electric Borrowers and 

RUS Electric Staff 12/15/98 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1728F803.pdf 

RD RUS 1728F-803 (Notice)

RUS Electric Borrowers and 

RUS Electric Staff 8/3/99 other No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1728F803_Notice.pdf 

RD RUS 1728F-804

RUS Electric Borrowers and 

RUS Electric Staff 4/21/05 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1728F804.pdf 

RD RUS 1728F-806

RUS Electric Borrowers and 

RUS Electric Staff 6/2/00 bulletin No N/A N/A https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/1728f-806.pdf 

RD RUS 1728F-810

RUS Electric Borrowers and 

RUS Electric Staff 4/9/99 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1728F810.pdf 

RD RUS 1728F-811

RUS Electric Borrowers and 

RUS Electric Staff 4/9/99 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1728F811.pdf 

RD RUS 1728H-701 RUS Electric Borrowers 6/24/11 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1728H701.pdf 

RD RUS 1728H-702 RUS Electric Borrowers 5/30/12 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1728H702.pdf 

RD RUS 1730-1

RUS Electric Borrowers and 

RUS Electric Staff 9/23/16 bulletin No N/A N/A https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1730-1.pdf 

RD RUS 1730A-119 All Distribution Borrowers 3/24/09 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1730A119.pdf 

RD RUS 1730B-2

RUS Electric Borrowers and 

RUS Electric Staff 1/7/05 bulletin No N/A N/A https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1730B-2.pdf 

RD RUS 1730B-121 All Electric Borrowers 8/13/13 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1730B121.pdf 

RD RUS 1767B-1

RUS Electric Borrowers, 

RUS Electric Staff and 

Program Accounting 

Services Division 9/17/09 bulletin No N/A N/A https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1767B-1.pdf 
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

RD RUS 1767B-2

RUS Electric Borrowers, 

RUS Electric Staff and 

Borrower Accounting 

Division

1/18/94 

(addendum

's on 

1/15/02 

and 

6/7/07) bulletin No N/A N/A https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1767B-2.pdf 

RD RUS 1767B-3

RUS Electric Borrowers, 

RUS Electric Staff and 

Borrower Accounting 

Division 12/21/94 bulletin No N/A N/A https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1767B-3.pdf 

RD RUS 1773-1

RUS Electric and 

Telecommunications 

Borrowers and Certified 

Public Accountants 7/1/01 bulletin No N/A N/A https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UPA_Bulletin_1773-1.pdf 

RD RUS 1710B-1

RUS Electric and 

Telecommunications 

Borrowers 2/24/98 bulletin No N/A N/A https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1710B-1.pdf 

RD RUS 1770-1

All Telephone Borrowers, 

RUS Telephone Staff and 

RUS Accounting Staff 7/16/92 bulletin No N/A N/A https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1770-1.pdf 

RD RUS 1790-1

RUS Electric and 

Telecommunications 

Borrowers 1/28/00 bulletin No N/A N/A https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UEP_Bulletin_1790-1.pdf 

RD RUS 1792C

All RUS Borrowers, Grant 

Recipients and RUS Staff 6/6/94 bulletin No N/A N/A https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UP_Bulletin_1792C-1.pdf 

RD RUS 1773-1

RUS Electric and 

Telecommunications 

Borrowers and Certified 

Public Accountants 7/1/01 bulletin No N/A N/A https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UP_Bulletin_1773-1.pdf

RD RUS 320-12

RUS Electric and 

Telecommunications 

Borrowers 9/1/82 bulletin No N/A N/A https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_320-12.pdf

RD RUS 344-3

RUS Electric and 

Telecommunications 

Borrowers 7/28/55 bulletin No N/A N/A https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_344-3.pdf

RD RUS 345-3

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers 10/8/81 bulletin No N/A N/A https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_345-3.pdf

RD RUS 345-54

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers 8/7/72 bulletin No N/A N/A https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_345-54.pdf
Mission 

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Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

RD RUS 345-72

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers 9/26/97 bulletin No N/A N/A https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_345-72.pdf

RD RUS 345-78

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers 5/4/80 bulletin No N/A N/A https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_345-78.pdf

RD RUS 345-83

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers 7/1/79 bulletin No N/A N/A https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_345-83.pdf

RD RUS 415-1

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers 8/31/60 bulletin No N/A N/A https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_415-1.pdf

RD RUS 1710B-1

RUS Electric and 

Telecommunications 

Borrowers 2/24/98 bulletin N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1710B1.pdf

RD RUS 1738-2

All RUS Broadband 

Borrowers other No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_rus-bulletin-1738-

web2-6-03%20_2_.pdf

RD RUS 1744-2

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers 3/5/01 bulletin No N/A N/A https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1744-2.pdf

RD RUS 1724E-400 All RUS Borrowers 8/16/95 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1724E400.pdf

RD RUS 1751 E-302

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 10/15/93 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1751E302.pdf

RD RUS 1751E-319

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 11/16/93 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1751E319.pdf

RD RUS 1751E-320

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 7/14/93 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1751E320.pdf

RD RUS 1751E-322

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 10/7/1993 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1751E322.pdf

RD RUS 1751F-626

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 5/4/94 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1751F626.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

RD RUS 1751F-630

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 1/19/96 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1751F630.pdf

RD RUS 1751F-635

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 6/12/96 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1751F635.pdf

RD RUS 1751F-640

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 3/3/95 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1751F640.pdf

RD RUS 1751F-641

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 6/30/95 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1751F641.pdf

RD RUS 1751F-642

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 6/30/95 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1751F642.pdf

RD RUS 1751F-643

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 8/28/02 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1751F643.pdf

RD RUS 1751F-644

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 8/28/02 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1751F644.pdf

RD RUS 1751F-650

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 7/3/96 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1751F650.pdf

RD RUS 1751F-670

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 9/2/93 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1751F670.pdf

RD RUS 1751F-801

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 5/22/95 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1751F801.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

RD RUS 1751F-802

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 4/12/94 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1751F802.pdf

RD RUS 1751F-805

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 5/22/95 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1751F805.pdf

RD RUS 1751F-810

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 7/31/97 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1751F810.pdf

RD RUS 1751F-815

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 5/22/95 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1751F815.pdf

RD RUS 1751H-403

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 7/2/91 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1751H403.pdf

RD RUS 1751H-405

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 5/5/94 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1751H405.pdf

RD RUS 1751H-501

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 4/12/91 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1751H501.pdf

RD RUS 1751H-601

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 5/17/91 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1751H601.pdf

RD RUS 1751H-701

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 3/16/92 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1751H701.pdf

RD RUS 1751H-703

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 9/18/91 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1751H703.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

RD RUS 1751H-705

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 12/27/91 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1751H705.pdf

RD RUS 1753E -001

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 1/23/96 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1753E001.pdf

RD RUS 1753E -002

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 4/26/94 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1753E002.pdf

RD RUS 1753 E-201

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 11/7/96 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1753E201.pdf

RD RUS 1753F-150

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 9/30/10 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1753F150.pdf

RD RUS 1753F-151

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 8/21/01 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1753F151.pdf

RD RUS 1753F-152

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 8/21/01 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1753F152.pdf

RD RUS 1753F-153

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 8/21/01 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1753F153.pdf

RD RUS 1753F-201

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 8/26/97 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1753F201.pdf

RD RUS 1753F-204

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 8/22/96 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1753F204.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

RD RUS 1753F-205

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 6/4/93 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1753F205.pdf

RD RUS 1753F-206

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 1/14/94 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1753F206.pdf

RD RUS 1753F-207

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 7/14/94 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1753F207.pdf

RD RUS 1753F-208

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 6/4/93 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1753F208.pdf

RD RUS 1753F-302

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 7/3/96 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1753F302.pdf

RD RUS 1753F-401

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 3/3/95 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1753F401.pdf

RD RUS 1753F-601a

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers, Cable 

Manufactures and 

Telephone Staff 12/22/09 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1753F601a.pdf

RD RUS 1753F-601b

All Telecommunications 

Borrowers, Consulting 

Engineers, Cable 

Manufactures and Staff 12/22/09 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1753F601b.pdf

RD RUS 1753F-801

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 9/11/01 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1753F801.pdf

RD RUS 1770-1

RUS Telecommunications 

Borrowers and RUS 

Telephone Staff 7/16/92 bulletin No N/A N/A https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1770-1.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

RD RUS 1770B-1

All Telephone Borrowers, 

Telephone Staff and 

Technical Services Staff 11/12/92 bulletin No N/A N/A

https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/UTP_Bulletins_1770B1.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject

Release 

Date

Document 

Description

Significant Guidance 

Under Section 1(4)

Date Submitted to 

OMB for Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying Number Hyperlink to the Document

OASCR Policy Civil Rights Policy Statement Policy Statement 6/8/16 statement No N/A N/A https://www.ascr.usda.gov/civil-rights-statements

OASCR Policy

Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy 

Statement Policy Statement 6/6/16 statement No N/A N/A https://www.ascr.usda.gov/civil-rights-statements

OASCR Policy Workplace Bullying Policy Statement Policy Statement 9/8/15 statement No N/A N/A https://www.ascr.usda.gov/civil-rights-statements

OASCR Policy Anti-Harrassment Policy Statement Policy Statement 7/1/15 statement No N/A N/A https://www.ascr.usda.gov/civil-rights-statements

OASCR Policy 

7 CFR 15: Guidance to Federal Financial 

Assistance Recipients Regarding the Title VI 

Prohibition Against National Origin 

Discrimination Affecting Persons With Limited 

English

Proficiency

Limited English Profient 

(LEP) Assisted Guidance 11/28/14 guidance No Submitted 2014 051–AA70

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/11/28/

2014-27960/guidance-to-federal-financial-assistancerecipients-regarding-the-title-vi-prohibition-against

OASCR Policy

7 CFR 15d: Nondiscrimination in Programs or 

Activities Conducted By The United States 

Department of Agriculture

Nondiscrimination in 

Conducted Programs 

Guidance 7/7/14 guidance No Submitted 2014 0503-AA52

https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2005-title7-

vol1/content-detail.html

OASCR Policy

7 CFR 15c: Nondiscrimination

on the Basis of Age in Programs or Activities 

Receiving

Federal Financial Assistance from the United 

States Department of Agriculture 

Nondiscrimination

on the Basis of Age 

Guidance 1/9/15 guidance No Submitted 2015 0503-AA57

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/12/10/

2014-28452/nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-age-inprograms-or-activities-receiving-federal-financial 

OASCR Policy

Departmental Regulation 4300-010: Civil Rights 

Accountability Policy and Procedures Departmental Regulation 12/28/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/departmentalregulation-4300-010

OASCR Policy

Departmental Regulation 4300-007: Processing 

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 

Complaints of Discrimination Departmental Regulation 7/12/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/departmentalregulation-4300-007

OASCR Policy

Departmental Regulation 4300-004: Civil Rights 

Impact Analysis Departmental Regulation 10/17/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/departmentalregulation-4300-004

OASCR Policy

Departmental Regulation 4330-005: Prohibition 

Against National Origin Discrimination Affecting 

Persons with Limited English Proficiency in 

Programs and Activities Conducted by USDA Departmental Regulation 6/4/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/departmentalregulation-4330-005

OASCR Policy

Departmental Regulation 4300-003: Equal 

Opportunity Public Notification Policy Departmental Regulation 6/2/15 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/departmentalregulation-4300-003

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory
Sincerely, 

ebec ah Adcock, 

Regulatory Reform Officer 

USDA 

United States Department of Agriculture 

Office of the Secretary 

Washington, D.C. 20250 

The Honorable Blake Farenthold 

Chairman 

Subcommittee on Interior, Energy, and Environment 

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 

U.S. House of Representatives 

2157 Rayburn House Office Building 

Washington, D.C. , 20515 

Dear Mr. Chairman: 

Thank you for your letter of December 8, 2017, cosigned by your colleagues, regarding the guidance 

issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) since January 1, 2008. 

On December 22, 2017 we provided the majority of USDA's inventory of the documents you 

requested and agreed to continue collecting potentially responsive documents to be provided to you 

beginning in February 2018 and continuing through June 2018. 

Consistent with the commitment we made, we have enclosed with this letter additional material 

responsive to your earlier request. 

In an effort to comply with your request, USDA has identified circulars, frequently asked questions, 

bulletins, memoranda, and statements affecting the public, as well as guidance documents as they are 

defined in section I(3) of the Office of Management and Budget's Final Bulletin for Agency Good 

Guidance Practices, published on January 25, 2007. We note that it is the Office of Management and 

Budget's definition of guidance that the Government Accountability Office employed in their April 

2015 report titled, "Regulatory Guidance Processes: Selected Departments Could Strengthen 

Internal Control and Dissemination Practices," GA0-15-368, as referenced in your December 8, 

2017, letter. 

We appreciate your interest in this issue. If you have any further questions, please have a member of 

your staff contact the Office of Congressional Relations at A similar response has 

been sent to your colleagues. 

Enclosure 

An Equal Opportunity Employer 
USDA 

United States Department of Agriculture 

Office of the Secretary 

Washington, D.C. 20250 

The Honorable Gary Palmer 

Chairman 

Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Affairs 

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 

U.S. House of Representatives 

2157 Rayburn House Office Building 

Washington, D.C. 20515 

Dear Mr. Chairman: 

Thank you for your letter of December 8, 2017, cosigned by your colleagues, regarding the guidance 

issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) since January 1, 2008. 

On December 22, 2017 we provided the majority of USDA's inventory of the documents you 

requested and agreed to continue collecting potentially responsive documents to be provided to you 

beginning in February 2018 and continuing through June 2018. 

Consistent with the commitment we made, we have enclosed with this letter additional material 

responsive to your earlier request. 

In an effort to comply with your request, USDA has identified circulars, frequently asked questions, 

bulletins, memoranda, and statements affecting the public, as well as guidance documents as they are 

defined in section I(3) of the Office of Management and Budget's Final Bulletin for Agency Good 

Guidance Practices, published on January 25, 2007. We note that it is the Office of Management and 

Budget's definition of guidance that the Government Accountability Office employed in their April 

2015 report titled, "Regulatory Guidance Processes: Selected Departments Could Strengthen 

Internal Control and Dissemination Practices," GA0-15-368, as referenced in your December 8, 

2017, letter. 

We appreciate your interest in this issue. If you have any further questions, please have a member of 

your staff contact the Office of Congressional Relations at A similar response has 

been sent to your colleagues. 

Rebeckah Adcock, 

Regulatory Reform Officer 

Enclosure 

An Equal Opportunity Employer 
Rebeckah Adcoc , 

USDA 

min 

United States Department of Agriculture 

Office of the Secretary 

Washington, D.C. 20250 

The Honorable Jim Jordan 

Chairman 

Subcommittee on Healthcare, Benefits, 

and Administrative Rules 

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 

U.S. House of Representatives 

2157 Rayburn House Office Building 

Washington, D.C. 20515 

Dear Mr. Chairman: 

Thank you for your letter of December 8, 2017, cosigned by your colleagues, regarding the guidance 

issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) since January 1, 2008. 

On December 22, 2017 we provided the majority of USDA's inventory of the documents you 

requested and agreed to continue collecting potentially responsive documents to be provided to you 

beginning in February 2018 and continuing through June 2018. 

Consistent with the commitment we made, we have enclosed with this letter additional material 

responsive to your earlier request. 

In an effort to comply with your request, USDA has identified circulars, frequently asked questions, 

bulletins, memoranda, and statements affecting the public, as well as guidance documents as they are 

defined in section I(3) of the Office of Management and Budget's Final Bulletin for Agency Good 

Guidance Practices, published on January 25, 2007. We note that it is the Office of Management and 

Budget's definition of guidance that the Government Accountability Office employed in their April 

2015 report titled, "Regulatory Guidance Processes: Selected Departments Could Strengthen 

Internal Control and Dissemination Practices," GA0-15-368, as referenced in your December 8, 

2017, letter. 

We appreciate your interest in this issue. If you have any further questions, please have a member of 

your staff contact the Office of Congressional Relations at . A similar response has 

been sent to your colleagues. 

Regulatory Reform Officer 

Enclosure 

An Equal Opportunity Employer 
USDA 

iiiMIN 

United States Department of Agriculture 

Office of the Secretary 

Washington, D.C. 20250 

The Honorable Trey Gowdy 

Chairman 

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 

U.S. House of Representatives 

2157 Rayburn House Office Building 

Washington, D.C. 20515 

Dear Mr. Chairman: 

Thank you for your letter of December 8, 2017, cosigned by your colleagues, regarding the guidance 

issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) since January 1, 2008. 

On December 22, 2017 we provided the majority of USDA's inventory of the documents you 

requested and agreed to continue collecting potentially responsive documents to be provided to you 

beginning in February 2018 and continuing through June 2018. 

Consistent with the commitment we made, we have enclosed with this letter additional material 

responsive to your earlier request. 

In an effort to comply with your request, USDA has identified circulars, frequently asked questions, 

bulletins, memoranda, and statements affecting the public, as well as guidance documents as they are 

defined in section I(3) of the Office of Management and Budget's Final Bulletin for Agency Good 

Guidance Practices, published on January 25, 2007. We note that it is the Office of Management and 

Budget's definition of guidance that the Government Accountability Office employed in their April 

2015 report titled, "Regulatory Guidance Processes: Selected Departments Could Strengthen 

Internal Control and Dissemination Practices," GA0-15-368, as referenced in your December 8, 

2017, letter. 

We appreciate your interest in this issue. If you have any further questions, please have a member of 

your staff contact the Office of Congressional Relations at . A similar response has 

been sent to your colleagues. 

Rebeckah Adcock, 

Regulatory Reform Officer 

Enclosure 

An Equal Opportunity Employer 
USDA 

United States Department of Agriculture 

Office of the Secretary 

Washington, D.C. 20250 

The Honorable Mark Meadows 

Chairman 

Subcommittee on Government Operations 

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 

U.S. House of Representatives 

2157 Rayburn House Office Building 

Washington, D.C. 20515 

Dear Mr. Chairman: 

Thank you for your letter of December 8, 2017, cosigned by your colleagues, regarding the guidance 

issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) since January 1, 2008. 

On December 22, 2017 we provided the majority of USDA's inventory of the documents you 

requested and agreed to continue collecting potentially responsive documents to be provided to you 

beginning in February 2018 and continuing through June 2018. 

Consistent with the commitment we made, we have enclosed with this letter additional material 

responsive to your earlier request. 

In an effort to comply with your request, USDA has identified circulars, frequently asked questions, 

bulletins, memoranda, and statements affecting the public, as well as guidance documents as they are 

defined in section I(3) of the Office of Management and Budget's Final Bulletin for Agency Good 

Guidance Practices, published on January 25, 2007. We note that it is the Office of Management and 

Budget's definition of guidance that the Government Accountability Office employed in their April 

2015 report titled, "Regulatory Guidance Processes: Selected Departments Could Strengthen 

Internal Control and Dissemination Practices," GA0-15-368, as referenced in your December 8, 

2017, letter. 

We appreciate your interest in this issue. If you have any further questions, please have a member of 

your staff contact the Office of Congressional Relations at . A similar response has 

been sent to your colleagues. 

Rebeckah Adcock, 

Regulatory Reform Officer 

Enclosure 

An Equal Opportunity Employer 
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject Release Date

Document 

Description

Significant 

Guidance 

Under 

Section 

1(4)

Date 

Submitte

d to 

OMB for 

Review

RIN or 

Other 

Identifying 

Number Hyperlink to the Document

FGIS AMS Bean Inspection Handbook Grain Inspectors 11/17/2014 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/fgis/handbook/BeanHB/BeanHandbook_2016-02-23.pdf

FGIS AMS Equipment Handbook Grain Inspectors 8/3/2016 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/fgis/handbook/equipmentHB/EquipmentHB_2016-08-04.pdf

FGIS AMS Fumigation Handbook Grain Inspectors 6/14/2014 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/fgis/handbook/FumigationHB/FumigationHandbook_2016-03-09.pdf

FGIS AMS Grain Inspection Handbook, Book II - Grading Procedures Grain Inspectors 4/11/2017 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/fgis/handbook/BK2/Book%20II%204-11-2017.pdf

FGIS AMS Grain Inspection Handbook, Book III -Inspection Procedures Grain Inspectors 11/3/2008 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/fgis/handbook/BK3/Book%20III_2016-11-03.pdf

FGIS AMS Grain Inspection Handbook, Book IV -Forms and Certificates Grain Inspectors 9/15/2016 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/fgis/handbook/BK4/Book%20IV_2016-09-20.pdf

FGIS AMS Mechanical Sampling Systems Handbook Grain Inspectors 4/18/2017 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/fgis/handbook/MSSHB/MSSH%204-18-17.pdf

FGIS AMS Moisture Handbook Grain Inspectors 7/14/2014 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/fgis/handbook/Moisture_HB/MoistureHandbook_2016-03-11.pdf

FGIS AMS Mycotoxin Handbook Grain Inspectors 6/28/2016 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/fgis/handbook/MycotoxinHB/MycotoxinHandbook_2016-07-12.pdf

FGIS AMS Near Infrared Transmittance (NIRT) Handbook Grain Inspectors 3/24/2008 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/fgis/handbook/NIRTHB/NIRTHB_2017-03-21.pdf

FGIS AMS Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Handbook Grain Inspectors 10/1/2009 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/fgis/handbook/NMRHB/NMRHandbook_2016-03-10.pdf

FGIS AMS Pea and Lentil Handbook Grain Inspectors 7/15/2014 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/fgis/handbook/PeaLentilHB/PeaLentil%206-12-17.pdf

FGIS AMS 88 Hour Rule for Containers Grain Handlers 1/14/2014 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/258.pdf

FGIS AMS Accuracy Requirements for Written and Practical Inspector Exams Grain Inspectors 10/31/2016 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/272.pdf

FGIS AMS Additional Qualified Laboratories Grain Inspectors 2/16/2011 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/242.pdf

FGIS AMS Additional Qualified Laboratories Grain Inspectors 1/15/2009 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/219.pdf

FGIS AMS Bean Inspection Revision Grain Inspectors 9/1/2017 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/278.pdf

FGIS AMS

Bulk and Containerized Dried Distiller Grains with Solubles (DDGS), Wheat, and 

Corn shipments to Vietnam Grain Inspectors 9/8/2017 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/278.pdf

FGIS AMS Certification of Falling Number Based on Composite Samples Grain Handlers 10/30/2015 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/264.pdf

FGIS AMS Certifying Multiple Odors and COFO Grain Inspectors 7/17/2017 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/274.pdf

FGIS AMS Container Stowage Exam Grain Inspectors 1/16/2015 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/262.pdf

FGIS AMS Country of Destination Grain Inspectors 9/25/2015 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/263.pdf

FGIS AMS Determining Odor Grain, Rice, and Similar Commodities Grain Inspectors 5/5/2011 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/239.pdf

FGIS AMS Fumigating Slack Holds and Slack Tanks of Vessels Grain Inspectors 1/8/2010 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/226.pdf

FGIS AMS Fumigation Information for Processed Commodity Phytosanitary Inspections Grain Inspectors 3/27/2013 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/255.pdf

FGIS AMS Fungicidal Additives Applied to Grain Grain Inspectors 7/8/2016 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/269.pdf

FGIS AMS Hop Inspection Revision Grain Inspectors 8/22/2016 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/270.pdf

FGIS AMS Hops Inspection Grain Inspectors 8/25/2012 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/250.pdf

FGIS AMS HVAC Inspection; Durum Wheat File Sample Retention Grain Inspectors 1/23/2017 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/274.pdf

FGIS AMS Large Animal Excreta Grain Handlers 6/17/2014 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/259.pdf

FGIS AMS Launch Boat Safety Grain Inspectors 10/14/2016 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/271.pdf

FGIS AMS Lentil Inspection Revision Grain Inspectors 8/31/2017 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/278.pdf

FGIS AMS

Limiting Analysis of Lots Containing Deleterious Substances, and Testing Plant 

Environmental Material Collected During Plant Sanitation Inspection Grain Inspectors 1/29/2010 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/228.pdf

FGIS AMS Maintaining Records Of Service Requests Grain Inspectors 12/21/2009 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/224.pdf

FGIS AMS Milled Rice Fortification Determination Grain Handlers 2/29/2016 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/267.pdf

FGIS AMS Milled Rice Iron Enrichment Testing Grain Inspectors 3/5/2012 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/247.pdf

FGIS AMS Mycotoxin Reinspection Options for Unit Trains Grain Inspectors 2/10/2012 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/244.pdf

FGIS AMS Mycotoxin Testing in Grain: Sample Preparation Guidance Grain Inspectors 8/14/2017 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/275.pdf

FGIS AMS

 

Certificate Grain Inspectors 5/18/2010 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/232.pdf

FGIS AMS Performing Stowage Exams on Rail when Probe Sampling is Requested Grain Inspectors 11/7/2014 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/262.pdf

FGIS AMS Personal Digital Assistant Travel Policy Grain Inspectors 10/14/2009 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/223.pdf

FGIS AMS Picking up Submitted Samples Grain Handlers 4/29/2016 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/267.pdf

FGIS AMS Probe Sampling AMA Commodities Grain Inspectors 10/30/2012 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/252.pdf

FGIS AMS Providing Fumigation Information on FGIS 921-2 Grain Inspectors 2/28/2012 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/246.pdf

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USDA” Grain Inspectors 5/2/2013 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/256.pdf

FGIS AMS Reporting Class Y Weighing and Official Commercial Inspection Service in IDW Grain Inspectors 4/22/2010 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/229.pdf

FGIS AMS Reporting Sunflower Seed Foreign Material Grain Inspectors 10/6/2008 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/217.pdf

FGIS AMS Testing Basis for Stress Crack Analysis and Load Orders Grain Handlers 9/25/2014 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/260.pdf

FGIS AMS Transferring Sublots Grain Inspectors 2/19/2010 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/230.pdf

FGIS AMS Unit Train Inspection Options Grain Inspectors 5/5/2011 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/238.pdf

FGIS AMS

Universal Waste Management (Storage and Disposal of Fluorescent Lamps and 

Household Batteries) Grain Handlers 6/29/2016 guidance No N/A N/A https://gipsa.usda.gov/osp/policymemo/269.pdf

FGIS AMS Agricultural Commodity Technician Proficiency Required for Promotion to GS-6 Grain Inspectors 9/15/2008 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9230-2.pdf

FGIS AMS Composite Sample Analysis For Combined Land Carrier Inspections Grain Inspectors 4/8/2014 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9180-84.pdf

FGIS AMS Conflicts of Interest Grain Inspectors 6/3/2013 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9070-3.pdf

FGIS AMS Examination of Grain for the Presence of TCK Smut Spores Grain Inspectors 7/24/2012 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9180-47.pdf

FGIS AMS Exceptions and Service Agreements Grain Inspectors 4/14/2017 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9290-18.pdf

FGIS AMS Exemptions and Waivers of Official Inspection and Class X Weighing Requirements Grain Handlers 2/22/2013 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9020-1.pdf

FGIS AMS Falling Number Determination for Wheat Grain Inspectors 5/20/2013 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9180-38.pdf

FGIS AMS

Fee-Supported Programs - User-Fee Analysis and Funding for Slow Periods and 

Terminated Programs Grain Handlers 5/1/2013 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9290-17.pdf

FGIS AMS FGIS Rolling Stock Fall Protection Grain Inspectors 8/4/2014 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9170-14.pdf

FGIS AMS Grading and Certification of Grain Containing Diatomaceous Earth and Silica Gel Grain Inspectors 6/19/2015 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9180-49.pdf

FGIS AMS Grain Handling Practices Grain Handlers 2/22/2013 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9070-5.pdf

FGIS AMS

 

China Grain Inspectors 12/27/2017 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9180-85.pdf

FGIS AMS Inspection for Ragweed Seeds in Lots of Wheat Grain Handlers 6/13/2013 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9180-78.pdf

FGIS AMS Inspection of Buckwheat Grain Handlers 5/1/2013 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9180-76.pdf

FGIS AMS Inspection of Confectionary Sunflower Seed Grain Handlers 5/1/2013 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9180-51.pdf

FGIS AMS Inspection of Cracked Corn Grain Handlers 5/1/2013 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9180-70.pdf

FGIS AMS Inspection of Export Wheat Lots for Canadian Thistle Seed Grain Inspectors 1/4/2011 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9180-17.pdf

FGIS AMS Inspection of Hulless Barley Grain Handlers 5/1/2013 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9180-65.pdf

FGIS AMS Inspection of Hulless Oats Grain Handlers 6/15/2015 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9180-63.pdf

FGIS AMS Inspection of Khorasan Grain Handlers 5/1/2013 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9180-60.pdf

FGIS AMS Inspection of Millet Seed Grain Handlers 6/12/2009 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9180-72.pdf

FGIS AMS Inspection of Mustard Seed Grain Handlers 5/1/2013 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9180-60.pdf

FGIS AMS Inspection of Popcorn Grain Handlers 5/1/2013 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9180-64.pdf

FGIS AMS Inspection of Rapeseed Grain Handlers 5/1/2013 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9180-42.pdf

FGIS AMS Inspection of Safflower Seed Grain Handlers 5/1/2013 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9180-60.pdf

FGIS AMS Inspection of Specialty Type Corn Grain Handlers 5/1/2013 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9290-17.pdf

FGIS AMS Inspection of Whole Buckwheat Groats Purchased bye the Farm Service Agency Grain Handlers 5/21/2013 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9180-69.pdf

FGIS AMS National Falling Number Quality Assurance Program Grain Inspectors 4/23/2014 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9180-84.pdf

FGIS AMS Official Inspection Laboratory Location, Design and Maintenance Requirements Grain Inspectors 3/19/2012 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9160-5.pdf

FGIS AMS

 

Compatible Meters Grain Inspectors 8/1/2017 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9180-61.pdf

FGIS AMS Performance Appraisal System - Field Performance Elements and Standards Grain Inspectors 9/26/2014 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9000-1.pdf

FGIS AMS Pesticide Residue Testing for Grain Grain Handlers 5/22/2017 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9180-40.pdf

FGIS AMS Phytosanitary Inspection Grain Inspectors 3/16/2015 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9180-35.pdf

FGIS AMS Procedures for Bulk Grain Exported in Containers Grain Inspectors 9/30/2013 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9180-78.pdf

FGIS AMS Procedures for Grading Feed Peas Grain Handlers 5/1/2013 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9180-80.pdf

FGIS AMS Quality Management Program, Requirements for Official Service Providers Grain Inspectors 3/25/2009 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9180-81.pdf

FGIS AMS Reporting Violations of the U.S. Grain Standards Act & The Agricultural Marketing 

 

Grain Handlers 5/13/2013 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9070-6.pdf

FGIS AMS Review Inspections of Grains and Commodities Grain Inspectors 8/11/2015 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9170-15.pdf

FGIS AMS Service Fees and Billing Codes Grain Handlers 1/1/2018 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9180-74.pdf
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FGIS AMS Stowage Examination Services Grain Inspectors 4/8/2009 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9180-48.pdf

FGIS AMS Testing Corn Gluten Feed for Starch, Fat and Protein Grain Inspectors 11/23/2009 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9180-56.pdf

FGIS AMS Uniform and Identity Apparel and Dress Code Policy Grain Inspectors 10/30/2015 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/fgis4735-2.pdf

FGIS AMS Uniform File Sample Retention System Grain Inspectors 2/25/2008 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/directives/9170-13.pdf

FGIS AMS Additional Parameters for Automated Monitoring and Supervision of Official Grain Inspectors 10/19/2009 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/bulletins/pn10-03.pdf

FGIS AMS Approval of New Near Infrared Transmittance (NIRT) Instrument Grain Inspectors 9/11/2017 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/bulletins/pn17-04.pdf

FGIS AMS Approval of New Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Instruments Grain Inspectors 11/21/2013 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/bulletins/pn14-04.pdf

FGIS AMS Changes to Certification Procedures Grain Inspectors 2/6/2008 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/bulletins/pn08-03.pdf

FGIS AMS FGIS-930, AMA Output Report Grain Inspectors 5/23/2017 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/bulletins/pn17-02.pdf

FGIS AMS Inspection of Flood Damaged Grain Grain Inspectors 9/28/2017 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/bulletins/pn17-05.pdf

FGIS AMS National Export Soybean Sample Collection Plan Grain Inspectors 10/1/2017 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/bulletins/pn18-01.pdf

FGIS AMS Near Infrared Transmittance (NIRT) Procedures For Foss Infratec Nova Grain Inspectors 11/14/2017 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/bulletins/pn18-02.pdf

FGIS AMS

Ordering Plastic Bags, Coin Envelopes, Spear Envelopes, Plastic Quart Bottles, and 

Plastic Cable Ties Grain Inspectors 1/8/2018 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/bulletins/pn18-04.pdf

FGIS AMS Reporting Insect-Damaged Kernel Results Based on a Stage 2 Decision in IDW Grain Inspectors 5/9/2008 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/bulletins/pn08-07.pdf

FGIS AMS

Sample Collection Responsobilities for Verifying the Accuracy of Moisture Meter 

Calibrations Crop Year 2017 Grain Inspectors 5/16/2017 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/bulletins/pn17-03.pdf

FGIS AMS Suspension of the Guaranteed Home Buyout Relocation Travel Allowance Grain Inspectors 9/21/2009 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/bulletins/pn09-14.pdf

FGIS AMS Transition to New Standard Carrier Weights Beginning February 1, 2014 Grain Inspectors 1/14/2014 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/bulletins/pn14-05.pdf

FGIS AMS Visual Reference Image Interpretive Line Prints Grain Inspectors 9/24/2015 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.gipsa.usda.gov/laws/bulletins/pn15-02.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 421 Procedure QAD BILLING AND COLLECTION

Grading facilities/applicants for 

service and AMS employees 10/16/17 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD421BillingandCollection101617.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 500 - Beef, Bullock, and Bull Grading Methods and Procedures

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 11/15/17 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/publications/content/qad-500-beef-bullock-and-bull-grading-methods-andprocedures

MRP AMS QAD 501 - Lamb, Yearling Mutton, and Mutton Grading Methods and Procedures

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 12/30/15 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD501.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 502 - Veal and Calf Grading Methods and Procedures

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 12/30/15 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD502.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 503 - Pork Grading Methods and Procedures

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 12/30/15 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD503.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 504 - Procedures for Import Grading

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 9/30/18 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD504ProcedureImportGrading092017.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 505 - Procedures for Grading Beef Carcasses for Export

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 12/30/15 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD505.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 508 Chicago Mercantile Exchange Beef Carcass Grading Program 

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 12/30/15 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/publications/content/qad-508-chicago-mercantile-exchange-beef-carcassgrading-program

MRP AMS QAD 509 - Beef Grading and Certification Service Staffing Guidelines AMS employees 12/30/15 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD509ProcedureCarcassGradingCertServiceStaff

Guidelines.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 510 - USDA Carcass Grade Data Factors AMS employees 12/30/15 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/publications/content/qad-510-usda-carcass-grade-data-factors

MRP AMS QAD 511 Beef Carcass Grading Instrument Enhanced Grading Program

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 11/12/13 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD511.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 515 - Beef Carcass Instrument Grading Procedures

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 8/3/17 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/publications/content/qad-515-beef-carcass-instrument-grading-procedures
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MRP AMS QAD 517 - Lamb Grading Instrument Procedures

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 2/13/17 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/publications/content/qad-517-lamb-grading-instrument-procedures

MRP AMS QAD 523 - Live Animal and Carcass Specification Certification

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 6/5/17 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/publications/content/qad-523-procedure-verification-according-live-animaland-carcass-schedules

MRP AMS QAD Instruction 535 - Poultry Grading Service Requirement

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 8/1/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20535%20-

%20Poultry%20Grading%20Service%20Requirement.pdf

MRP AMS QAD Instruction 536 - General Poultry Grading Requirements

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 8/1/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20536%20-

%20General%20Poultry%20Grading%20Requirements.pdf

MRP AMS QAD Instruction 537 - Poultry Product Sampling and Verification Procedures AMS employees 8/1/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20537%20-

%20Poultry%20Product%20Sampling%20and%20Verification%20Procedures.pdf

MRP AMS QAD Instruction 538 - Retained Poultry Products AMS employees 8/1/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20538%20-

%20Retained%20Poultry%20Products.pdf

MRP AMS QAD Instruction 539 - Grading Poultry Parts AMS employees 10/1/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20539%20-

%20Grading%20Poultry%20Parts.pdf

MRP AMS QAD Instruction 540 - Poultry Partial Lot Grading

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 8/1/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20540%20-

%20Poultry%20Partial%20Lot%20Grading.pdf

MRP AMS QAD Instruction 541 - Poultry Appeal Grading

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 8/1/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20541%20-

%20Poultry%20Appeal%20Grading.pdf

MRP AMS QAD Instruction 542 - Poultry Grade Yield Certification

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 8/1/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20542%20-

%20Poultry%20Grade%20Yield%20Certification.pdf

MRP AMS QAD Instruction 543 - Poultry Memorandum and Certificate Preparation AMS employees 8/1/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20543%20-

%20Poultry%20Memorandum%20and%20Certificate%20Preparation.pdf

MRP AMS QAD Instruction 544- Labeling Poultry Products AMS employees 10/1/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20544-

%20Labeling%20Poultry%20Products.pdf

MRP AMS QAD Instruction 545 - Poultry Condition Examination AMS employees 8/1/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20545%20-

%20Poultry%20Condition%20Examination.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 600 - General Product Certification Procedures

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 12/1/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20600%20-

%20General%20Product%20Procedures.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 602 - Scale Certification AMS employees 12/1/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20602%20-

%20Scale%20Certification.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 603 - Thermometers AMS employees 12/1/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20603%20-

%20Thermometers.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 604 - Formulation Certification AMS employees 12/1/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20604%20-

%20Formulation%20Certification.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 605 - Certification of Breading Percentage AMS employees 12/1/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20605%20-%20BatterBreading.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 606 - Percent Gain of Marinated/Sauce Products AMS employees 12/1/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20606%20-

%20Percent%20Gain%20of%20Marinated%20Products.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 607 - Portion Control Certification AMS employees 12/1/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20607%20-

%20Portion%20Control%20Certification.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 608 - Cooking Temperature Certification AMS employees 12/1/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20608%20-

%20Cook%20Temp%20Certification.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 609 - Metal Detection AMS employees 12/1/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20609%20-

%20Metal%20Detection.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject Release Date

Document 

Description

Significant 

Guidance 

Under 

Section 

1(4)

Date 

Submitte

d to 

OMB for 

Review

RIN or 

Other 

Identifying 

Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP AMS QAD 610 - Laboratory Testing of Non-Federal Purchased Commodities

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 2/15/17 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20610%20Procedure_Lab%20Testing%20No

n-Federal%20Purchased%2002%2015%2017.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 611 - Net Weight Examination AMS employees 12/1/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20611%20-

%20Net%20Weight%20Examination.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 613 - Frozen Product Examination AMS employees 10/1/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20613%20-

%20Frozen%20Temperature%20Requirements%20.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 614 - Organoleptic Examination AMS employees 12/1/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20614%20-

%20Organoleptic%20Examination.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 615 - Lot Definition AMS employees 12/1/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20615%20-

%20Lot%20Definition.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 616 - Sealing and Stamping

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 12/1/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20616%20-

%20Sealing%20and%20Stamping.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 617 - Packaging and Packing

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 12/1/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20617%20-

%20Packaging%20and%20Packing.pdf

MRP AMS

QAD 622 - Certification of Meat and Meat Products for True Name, Weight, Grade, 

Quality, and/or Condition

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 12/8/95 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD622.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 630 - Further Processing Certification

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 12/1/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20630%20-

%20Further%20Processing%20Certification.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 631 - FPCP Industry Guidelines

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 12/1/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20631%20-

%20%20FPCP%20Industry%20Guidelines.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 632 - Further Processing Monitoring Program

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 12/1/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20632-

%20FPMP%20Guidelines.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 633 - Guaranteed Minimum Return

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 12/1/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20633%20-

%20Guaranteed%20Minimum%20Return.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 634 - Guaranteed Return Option Program 

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 12/1/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20634%20-

%20Guaranteed%20Return%20Option%20Program.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 635 - Standard Yield

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 5/1/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20635%20-

%20Standard%20Yield.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 636 - Special Procedures for Certifying Kosher Ground Beef AMS employees 12/1/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20636%20-

%20Special%20Procedures%20for%20Certifying%20Kosher%20Ground%20Beef.pdf

MRP AMS

QAD 637 - Monitoring and Verification Guidelines for Federal Ground Beef 

Purchase

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 8/1/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20637%20-

%20Procedures%20and%20Guidelines%20for%20Federal%20Ground%20Beef%20Purchase%20August%2

02016.pdf

MRP AMS QAD Instruction 638 - Approved Specification General Requirements

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 8/1/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20638%20-

%20Approved%20Specification%20General%20Requirements.pdf

MRP AMS QAD Instruction 639 - Poultry Batter-Breading AMS employees 8/1/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20639%20-

%20Poultry%20Batter-Breading.pdf

MRP AMS QAD Instruction 640 - Poultry Physical Defects AMS employees 8/1/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20640%20-

%20Poultry%20Physical%20Defects.pdf

MRP AMS QAD Instruction 641 - Poultry Color Defects AMS employees 8/1/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20641%20-

%20Poultry%20Color%20Defects.pdf

MRP AMS QAD Instruction 642 - Poultry Dice Size and Percentage White and Dark AMS employees 8/1/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20642%20-

%20Poultry%20Dice%20Size%20and%20Percentage%20White%20and%20Dark.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject Release Date

Document 

Description

Significant 

Guidance 

Under 

Section 

1(4)

Date 

Submitte

d to 

OMB for 

Review

RIN or 

Other 

Identifying 

Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP AMS QAD Instruction 643 - Poultry Neck and Giblet Count and Styling Requirement AMS employees 8/1/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20643%20-

%20Poultry%20Neck%20and%20Giblet%20Count%20and%20Styling%20Requirement.pdf

MRP AMS

GVD 644 - Instructions for Completing the USDA Donated Meat Product 

Production Information Form AMS employees 10/18/12 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD644.pdf

MRP AMS QAD Instruction 645 - Poultry Boneless Meat Certification AMS employees 8/1/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20645%20-

%20Poultry%20Boneless%20Meat%20Certification.pdf

MRP AMS QAD Instruction 646 - Poultry Pre-Bid Sample Certification

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 8/1/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20646%20-

%20Poultry%20Pre-Bid%20Sample%20Certification.pdf

MRP AMS QAD Instruction 647 - Poultry Products Laboratory Sample Integrity

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 8/1/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20647%20-

%20Poultry%20Products%20Laboratory%20Sample%20Integrity.pdf

MRP AMS QAD Instruction 648 - Poultry Weight Range Certification

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 8/1/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20648%20-

%20Poultry%20Weight%20Range%20Certification.pdf

MRP AMS QAD Instruction 649 - Poultry Natural Proportion Guidelines

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 8/1/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Instruction%20649%20-

%20Poultry%20Natural%20Proportion%20Guidelines.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 652 Certification of Child and Nutrition Labeling of Products

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 7/20/17 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD652CNLabelingProgramProcedure.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 700 – Shell Egg Graders Handbook AMS employees 6/20/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Handbook%20Complete%20%2808-30-

2016%29.pdf

MRP AMS C02 List of Approved Inks for Stamping Shell Eggs

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 1/27/18 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/C02ListofApprovedInksforStampingShellEggs.pdf

MRP AMS C03 List of Approved Oils

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 3/21/12 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/C03%20List%20of%20Approved%20Oils%2003%20

21%2012.pdf

MRP AMS D03 Reinspections

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 5/1/90 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/D03%20Reinspections%2005%2001%2090.pdf

MRP AMS L01 Shell Egg Label Approval

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 3/1/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/L01%20Shell%20Egg%20Label%20Approval%2003%

2001%2013.pdf

MRP AMS L02 List of Approved Tamper-Evident - Adhesive Labels

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees U/K guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/L02%20List%20of%20Approved%20TamperEvident%20-%20Adhesive%20Labels%2006%2005%2014.pdf

MRP AMS L02 Maurik Wouters - Break Away Labels

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 2/25/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/L02%20Maurik%20Wouters%20-

%20Break%20Away%20Labels%2002%2025%2014.pdf

MRP AMS L02 Nuovo Acceptance Letter Tamper-Evident Labels

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 6/5/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/L02%20Nuovo%20Acceptance%20Letter%20Tampe

r-Evident%20Labels%2006%2005%2014.pdf

MRP AMS L02 Tamper Evident Label Overview

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees U/K guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/L02%20Tamper%20Evident%20Label%20Overview

%2006%2005%2014.pdf

MRP AMS USDA Shell Egg Labeling USDA Grademarked Product

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 10/1/17 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/ShellEggLabelingUSDAGrademarkedProduct.pdf

MRP AMS Egg Grading Manual

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 7/1/00 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/publications/content/egg-grading-manual
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject Release Date

Document 

Description

Significant 

Guidance 

Under 

Section 

1(4)

Date 

Submitte

d to 

OMB for 

Review

RIN or 

Other 

Identifying 

Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP AMS Poultry Grading Manual

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 4/1/98 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/PoultryGradingManual.pdf

MRP AMS Q01 Quality Assurance Inspector Program

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 9/12/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Q01%20Quality%20Assurance%20Inspector%20Pro

gram%2009%2012%2014.pdf

MRP AMS S-01 Shell Egg Spec Guide for Volume Buyers

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 2/20/08 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/S01ShellEggSpecGuideforVolumeBuyers.pdf

MRP AMS S-02 List of Approved Specifications

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 10/27/11 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/S02ListofApprovedSpecifications.pdf

MRP AMS E01 Export Certification Requirements

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 8/29/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E01%20Export%20Certification%20Requirements%

2008%2029%2013.pdf

MRP AMS E01a Certification of Shell Eggs Destined for Territories of the USA 

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 10/28/09 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E01a%20Certification%20of%20Shell%20Eggs%20D

estined%20for%20Territories%20of%20the%20USA%2010%2028%2009.pdf

MRP AMS E01b Trans-loading of Shell Eggs Certified for Export

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 5/22/12 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E01b%20Transloading%20of%20Shell%20Eggs%20Certified%20for%20Export%2005%2022%2012.pdf

MRP AMS E01c Small Air Cargo Shipments

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 3/3/17 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/ExportsE01cSmallAirCargoShipments.pdf

MRP AMS E01d Guam Shipments

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 7/17/17 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/ExportsE01dGuamShipments.pdf

MRP AMS E02 Canada Requirements and Exhibits for Table Eggs

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 9/9/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E02%20Canada%20Requirements%20and%20Exhib

its%20for%20Table%20Eggs%2009%2009%2014.pdf

MRP AMS E02a CFIA Requirements and Exhibits for Breaking Stock

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 9/9/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E02a%20CFIA%20Requirements%20and%20Exhibit

s%20for%20Breaking%20Stock%2009%2009%2014.pdf

MRP AMS E03 Mexico - Table Egg Instructions and Exhibits 

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 6/2/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E03%20Mexico%20-

%20Table%20Egg%20Instructions%20and%20Exhibits%2006%2002%2014.pdf

MRP AMS E03a Instructions - Retail Market

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 8/15/07 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E03a%20Instructions%20-

%20Retail%20Market%208%2015%2007.pdf

MRP AMS E03b Export Instructions and Exhibits for In-Shell Pasteurized

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 3/26/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E03b%20Export%20Instructions%20and%20Exhibit

s%20for%20In-Shell%20Pasteurized%2003%2026%2013.pdf

MRP AMS E03e Disease Free Statements - Table Eggs Mexico

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 2/3/15 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E03e%20Disease%20Free%20Statements%20-

%20Table%20Eggs%20Mexico%2002%2003%2015.pdf

MRP AMS E04 Singapore Instructions

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 11/30/10 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E04%20Singapore%20Instructions%2011%2030%2

010.pdf

MRP AMS E04a Disease Free-Singapore

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 11/30/10 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E04a%20Disease%20FreeSingapore%2011%2030%2010.pdf

MRP AMS E05 Export Certification For Taiwan 

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 4/1/17 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E05TaiwanExportProcedureswExhibit.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject Release Date

Document 

Description

Significant 

Guidance 

Under 

Section 

1(4)

Date 

Submitte

d to 

OMB for 

Review

RIN or 

Other 

Identifying 

Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP AMS E06 Export Certification Instructions - Japan 

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 7/9/12 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E06%20Export%20Certification%20Instructions%20-

%20Japan%2007%2009%2012.pdf

MRP AMS E06a Certification Statements for Shell Eggs Destined For Japan 

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 9/7/17 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E06ADiseaseFreeStatementJapan09072017fillable.

pdf

MRP AMS E07 Hong Kong Instructions and Exhibits 10 30 15

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 10/30/15 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E07%20Hong%20Kong%20Instructions%20and%20

Exhibits%2010%2030%2015.pdf

MRP AMS E07a Disease Free Statement - Hong Kong 

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 10/30/15 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E07a%20Disease%20Free%20Statement%20-

%20Hong%20Kong%2010%2030%2015.pdf

MRP AMS E07b Hong Kong Two shipping certificates

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 2/19/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E07b%20Hong%20Kong%20Two%20shipping%20ce

rtificates%2002%2019%2016.pdf

MRP AMS E08 Tahiti-French Polynesia Instructions and Exhibits

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 6/20/12 guidance No N/A N/A

https://origin-edit.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E08%20TahitiFrench%20Polynesia%20Instructions%20and%20Exhibits%2006%2020%2012.pdf

MRP AMS E08a Disease Free Statement- Tahiti - French Polynesia

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 2/11/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E08a%20Disease%20Free%20Statement-

%20Tahiti%20-%20French%20Polynesia%20%2002%2011%2014.pdf

MRP AMS E09 Barbados Instructions

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 6/4/09 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E09%20%20Barbados%20Instructions%2006%2004

%2009.pdf

MRP AMS E09a Disease Free Statement - Barbados

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 5/21/09 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E09a%20%20Disease%20Free%20Statement%20-

%20Barbados%20%2005%2021%2009.pdf

MRP AMS E10 GCC Instructions and Exhibits (Table Eggs)

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 11/2/15 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E10%20GCC%20Instructions%20and%20Exhibits%2

0%28Table%20Eggs%29%2011%2002%2015.pdf

MRP AMS E11a Cuba Disease Free Certification Statement

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 9/13/11 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E11a%20Cuba%20Disease%20Free%20Certification

%20Statement%2009%2013%2011.pdf

MRP AMS E16 South Korea Export Certification Requirements

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 4/10/17 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E16SouthKoreaExportProcedures.pdf

MRP AMS E16a Disease Free Statements for Korea

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 1/8/17 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E16a%20Disease%20Free%20Statements%20for%2

0Korea%2001%2008%2017.pdf

MRP AMS E19 Macao Instructions and Exhibits

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 11/27/12 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E16a%20Disease%20Free%20Statements%20for%2

0Korea%2001%2008%2017.pdf

MRP AMS E19a Disease Free Statement - Macao

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 11/27/12 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E19a%20Disease%20Free%20Statement%20-

%20Macao%2011%2027%2012.pdf

MRP AMS E20 European Union Instructions 

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 6/21/12 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E19a%20Disease%20Free%20Statement%20-

%20Macao%2011%2027%2012.pdf

MRP AMS E20a (Exhibit I) - List of Identified Facilities to Export to EU

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 8/6/12 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E20a%20%28Exhibit%20I%29%20-

%20List%20of%20Identified%20Facilities%20to%20Export%20to%20EU%20%2008%2006%2012.pdf

MRP AMS E20b (Exhibit II) - Certificate of Conformance

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 6/21/12 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E20b%20%20%28Exhibit%20II%29%20-

%20Certificate%20of%20Conformance%20%2006%2021%2012.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject Release Date

Document 

Description

Significant 

Guidance 

Under 

Section 

1(4)

Date 

Submitte

d to 

OMB for 

Review

RIN or 

Other 

Identifying 

Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP AMS E20c (Exhibit III) - Shipping Case Requirments

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 6/21/12 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E20c%20%20%28Exhibit%20III%29%20-

%20Shipping%20Case%20Requirments%2006%2021%2012.pdf

MRP AMS E20d (Exhibit IV) - List of Member States

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 9/18/12 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E20d%20%20%28Exhibit%20IV%29%20-

%20List%20of%20Member%20States%2009%2018%2012.pdf

MRP AMS E20e (Exhibit V) - Guidance - Veterinary Certificate

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 6/21/12 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E20e%20%20%28Exhibit%20V%29%20-

%20Guidance%20-%20Veterinary%20Certificate%2006%2021%2012.pdf

MRP AMS E20f (Exhibit VI) - Example - EU Model Certificate

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 6/21/12 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E20f%20%20%28Exhibit%20VI%29%20-

%20Example%20-%20EU%20Model%20Certificate%2006%2021%2012.pdf

MRP AMS E20g (Exhibit VII) - Completed Shell Egg Certificate

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 6/22/12 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E20g%20%20%28Exhibit%20VII%29%20-

%20Completed%20Shell%20Egg%20Certificate%2006%2021%2012.pdf

MRP AMS E21 Afghanistan Export Requirements

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 3/28/11 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E21%20Afghanistan%20Export%20Requirements%

2003%2028%2011.pdf

MRP AMS E21a Disease Free (Afghanistan) - Other Countries

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 12/5/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E21a%20Disease%20Free%20%28Afghanistan%29

%20-%20Other%20Countries%2012%2005%2016.pdf

MRP AMS E22 Ghana Instructions and Exhibits

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 9/8/11 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E22%20Ghana%20Instructions%20and%20Exhibits

%2009%2008%2011.pdf

MRP AMS E23 Costa Rica Instructions

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 12/7/11 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E23%20Costa%20Rica%20Instructions%2012%2007

%2011.pdf

MRP AMS E24 Kosovo Instructions and Exhibits

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 2/14/12 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E24%20Kosovo%20Instructions%20and%20Exhibits

%2002%2014%2012.pdf (Note - rather than itemizing and tracking all of these, there is a general 

reference to all our table egg export requirements at: 

https://www.ams.usda.gov/publications/content/qad-shell-egg-exports)

MRP AMS E25 Thailand Export Requirements

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 5/15/12 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E25%20Thailand%20Export%20Requirements%200

5%2015%2012.pdf

MRP AMS E26 Chile Instructions (Table Eggs)

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 6/1/17 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E26%20Chile%20Instructions%20%28Table%20Eggs

%29%2007%2018%2013.pdf

MRP AMS E26a Disease Free Statements - Chile

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 7/18/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E26a%20Disease%20Free%20Statements%20-

%20Chile%2007%2018%2013.pdf

MRP AMS E27 Colombia Export Certification Requirements

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 8/8/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E27%20Colombia%20Export%20Certification%20R

equirements%2008%2008%2013.pdf

MRP AMS E27 Exhibits I - IV

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 8/8/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E27%20Exhibits%20I%20-

%20IV%2008%2008%2013.pdf

MRP AMS E27a Disease Free Statement - Colombia

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 8/8/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E27a%20Disease%20Free%20Statement%20-

%20Colombia%2008%2008%2013.pdf

MRP AMS E28 Export Instructions and Exhibits for In-Shell Pasteurized Dubai

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 1/13/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E28%20Export%20Instructions%20and%20Exhibits

%20for%20In-Shell%20Pasteurized%20Dubai%2001%2013%2014.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject Release Date

Document 

Description

Significant 

Guidance 

Under 

Section 

1(4)

Date 

Submitte

d to 

OMB for 

Review

RIN or 

Other 

Identifying 

Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP AMS E28a Disease Free - Dubai (In-shell Pasteurized Eggs)

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 1/13/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E28a%20Disease%20Free%20-%20Dubai%20%28Inshell%20Pasteurized%20Eggs%29%20%2001%2013%2014.pdf

MRP AMS E29 Cambodia - Table Egg Instructions and Exhibits

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 12/17/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E29%20Cambodia%20-

%20Table%20Egg%20Instructions%20and%20Exhibits%2012%2017%2013.pdf

MRP AMS E29a Disease Free - Cambodia

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 12/17/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E29a%20Disease%20Free%20-

%20Cambodia%2012%2017%2013.pdf

MRP AMS E30 Chad - Table Egg Instructions and Exhibits

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 12/23/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E30%20Chad%20-

%20Table%20Egg%20Instructions%20and%20Exhibits%2012%2023%2013.pdf

MRP AMS E30a Disease Free - Chad

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 12/23/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E30a%20Disease%20Free%20-

%20Chad%2012%2023%2013.pdf

MRP AMS E31 Jamaica - Table Egg Instructions and Exhibits

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 3/24/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E31%20Jamaica%20-

%20Table%20Egg%20Instructions%20and%20Exhibits%2003%2024%2014.pdf

MRP AMS E32 Angola Table Egg Instructions and Exhibits

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 4/9/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E32%20Angola%20Table%20Egg%20Instructions%2

0and%20Exhibits%2004%2009%2014.pdf

MRP AMS E32a Disease Free - Angola

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 4/9/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E32a%20Disease%20Free%20-

%20Angola%20%2004%2009%2014.pdf

MRP AMS E33 Panama Export Certification Requirements and Exhibits

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 10/22/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E33%20Panama%20Export%20Certification%20Req

uirements%20and%20Exhibits%2010%2022%2014.pdf

MRP AMS E33a Disease Free - Panama

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 10/22/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E33a%20Disease%20Free%20-

%20Panama%2010%2022%2014.pdf

MRP AMS E34a Disease Free - Dominican Republic 

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 2/26/15 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E34a%20Disease%20Free%20-

%20Dominican%20Republic%2002%2026%2015.pdf

MRP AMS E35 UAE Instructions and Exhibits for Table Eggs

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 7/21/15 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E35%20UAE%20Instructions%20and%20Exhibits%2

0for%20Table%20Eggs%2007%2021%2015.pdf

MRP AMS E35a UAE Breaking Stock Instructions and Exhibits

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 7/21/15 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E35a%20UAE%20Breaking%20Stock%20Instruction

s%20and%20Exhibits%2007%2021%2015.pdf

MRP AMS E35b Disease Free Statement - UAE

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 5/21/15 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/E35b%20Disease%20Free%20Statement%20-

%20UAE%20%2005%2013%2015.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 812 - Control and Retention of Meat and Meat Products

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 5/20/05 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD812.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 912 - Official Marbling Photographs

Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 4/24/07 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD912.pdf

MRP AMS QSA/PVP Live Animal Production Record Requirements

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 7/21/06 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QSA_PVP_Live_Animal_Production_Record_Requir

ements%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS USDA PVP Auditor Qualifications

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program N/A guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/USDA%20PVP%20Auditor%20Qualifications.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 1020 Procedure

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 1/12/16 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%201020%20Procedure.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject Release Date

Document 

Description

Significant 

Guidance 

Under 

Section 

1(4)

Date 

Submitte

d to 

OMB for 

Review

RIN or 

Other 

Identifying 

Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP AMS QAD 1020C Form - Application for SVS Cattle Program

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 1/12/16 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/resources/lps1020c

MRP AMS QAD 1020C Form - Application for SVS Sheep Program

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 1/12/16 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/resources/lps1020s

MRP AMS QAD 1012A Checklist

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 8/9/07 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/auditing/iso-guide65

MRP AMS QAD ISO 17011 QM

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 11/28/11 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD_ISO_17011_QM%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS Interested Parties Committee

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 2/13/09 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Interested_Parties_Committee%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 1012C Checklist

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 9/2/10 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/auditing/iso-guide65

MRP AMS QAD 1012AA Checklist

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 6/18/13 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/auditing/iso-guide65

MRP AMS QAD 1012AAA Checklist

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 6/19/13 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/auditing/iso-guide65

MRP AMS

QAD 1060 Procedure USDA ISO Technical Standard 34700 Animal Welfare 

Assessment Program

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 12/20/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD1060ProcedureUSDAISOTSAnimalWelfareAccr

editationProgram.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 1060A ISO TS Animal Welfare Management Checklist

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 11/17/17 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD1060AISOTSAnimalWelfareManagementCheck

list.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 1060C Animal Welfare and Dairy Cattle Production Systems Checklist

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 11/18/17 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD1060CAnimalWelfareAndDairyCattleProductio

nSystemsChecklist.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 1060D Animal Welfare and Beef Cattle Production Systems Checklist

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 2/14/18 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD1060DAnimalWelfareBeefCattleProductionSys

temsChecklist.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 1060I General Animal Welfare Checklist

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 11/17/17 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD1060IGeneralAnimalWelfareChecklist.pdf

MRP AMS QAD GU7019DDA – Guidance on Application Process for ACAs

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 1/19/17 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/GU7019DDAGuidanceDocmentforApplicationofNTC

PStandard.pdf

MRP AMS

QAD 1040 Procedure Livestock Feeding Claims

Audit Program

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 3/28/16 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD_1040_Procedure%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS

QAD 1040 Work Instruction Verification for the European Union High Quality Beef 

Quota

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 3/28/16 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD_1040_Work_Instruction%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 1040A Form AMS Declaration of Carcass Evaluation 

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 3/29/16 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/auditing/feeding-claims

MRP AMS Grain Fed Diet Clarification

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 8/27/08 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Grain%20Fed%20Diet%20Clarification.pdf

MRP AMS QAD Questions and Answers - Program Compliant Ear Tags 

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program N/A

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/publications/qad-qa-ear-tags

MRP AMS

QAD 1007 Procedure Quality Systems Verification Program (QSVP)

Never Fed Beta Agonists Program

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 3/11/14 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD_1007_Procedure%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS

QAD 1013 Procedure Specified Product Requirements

Non-Hormone Treated Cattle (NHTC) for the European Union

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 3/28/16 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD_1013_Procedure%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS NHTC Guidance Document GU0273AFA

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 12/6/10 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/NHTC_GU0273AFA%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS QAD Questions and Answers - NHTC 

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program N/A

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/publications/qad-qa-nhtc

MRP AMS

QAD 1036 Procedure USDA Quality System Assessment (QSA) Program

Segregation of Cattle Material Prohibited from Animal Feed (S-CMPAF)

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 1/9/09 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD_1036_Procedure%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS

GU7309CCA Additional Requirements for verifying marketing claims for the USDA 

PVP and QSA Program

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 7/31/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/GU7309CCA%20Additional%20Requirements%20fo

r%20USDA%20PVP%20and%20QSA%20Program%2007%2031%2013.pdf

MRP AMS Live Animal Production Records to Verify Date of Birth

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 7/21/06 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QSA_PVP_Live_Animal_Production_Record_Requir

ements%5B1%5D.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject Release Date

Document 

Description

Significant 

Guidance 

Under 

Section 

1(4)

Date 

Submitte

d to 

OMB for 

Review

RIN or 

Other 

Identifying 

Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP AMS

QAD 1002B Procedure USDA Quality System Assessment (QSA) Program

Specified Product Requirements for Age and Source Verification

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 7/31/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%201002B%20Procedure%20QSA%20Program

%20for%20Age%20and%20Source%20Verification.pdf

MRP AMS USDA Tenderness Program - Tenderness Operational Document

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 12/1/02 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Tenderness_Operational_Document%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS Notice to the Trade - Addendum to the AMS Operational Requirements Document

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 10/23/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Notice_to_the_Trade_-

_Addendum_to_the_AMS_Operational_Requirements_Document%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS LPSP Laboratory Proficiency Testing for Shear Force

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 11/1/12 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/LPSP_Laboratory_Proficiency_Testing_for_Shear_F

orce%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS Use of the Longissimus Muscle to Predict Carcass Tenderness

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program N/A guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Use_of_the_Longissimus_Muscle_to_Predict_Carc

ass_Tenderness%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS USDA Process Verified Program for Seed General Requirements

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 1/9/09 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD_1005_Procedure%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS

USA Accredited Seed Laboratory (ASL) Program Specified Program Requirements – 

Appendix A

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 1/9/09 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD_1005_A_Procedure%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS

USA Accredited Seed Sampling Program (ASSP) Specified Program Requirements - 

Appendix B

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 1/10/09 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD_1005_B_Procedure%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS

USA Accredited Field Inspection Program (AFIP) Specified Program Requirements - 

Appendix C

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 1/11/09 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD_1005_C_Procedure%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS

USA Accredited Seed Conditioning Program (ASCP) Specified Program 

Requirements - Appendix D

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 1/12/09 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD_1005_D_Procedure%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 1080 Checklist

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 9/29/17 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD1080.pdf

MRP AMS GU5122JJW Auditor Guidance Document

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 9/29/17 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/GU5122JJW.pdf

MRP AMS FDSS Checklist

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 7/1/11 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/FDSS_Checklist%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS FDSS Guidelines

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 7/2/11 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/FDSS_Guidelines%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 1050 Verified Operations Registry Procedure

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 9/23/11 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%201050%20Procedure.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 1070 Procedure Fowl Meat Verification Program 

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 10/25/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD1070ProcedureFowlMeatVerificationProgram.

pdf

MRP AMS QAD 1061 Procedure QSA Animal Protein Free Verification Program

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 10/25/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD1061ProcedureQSAAnimalProteinFreeVerificat

ionProgram.pdf

MRP AMS

QAD Procedure 1030AA USDA Beef Export Verification Program for the People’s 

Republic of China

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 6/9/17 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD1030AAEVProgramforthePeoplesRepublicofChi

na.pdf

MRP AMS

GU7163DDA- Guidance Document for the USDA Beef EV Program for the 

People’s Republic of China 

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 6/9/17 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/GU7163DDAEVChinaProgram.pdf

MRP AMS Questions and Answers for AMS Export Verification Program for China

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program N/A guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/publications/qa-ev-china

MRP AMS

ARC 1030M Procedure USDA Export Verification (EV) Program:

Specified Product Requirements for Bovine – Republic of Korea

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 3/19/14 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/EV_Bovine_Korea%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS

QAD 1030D Procedure USDA Export Verification (EV) Program

Specified Product Requirements for Beef - Taiwan

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 10/21/09 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/EV_Bovine_Taiwan%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS

QAD 1030L Procedure USDA Export Verification (EV) Program:Specified Product 

Requirements for Bovine - Singapore

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 5/7/15 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/EV_Bovine_Singapore%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS

QAD 1030N Procedure USDA Export Verification (EV) Program

Specified Product Requirements for Beef - Thailand

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 2/10/06 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/EV_Bovine_Thailand%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS

QAD 1030T Procedure USDA Export Verification (EV) Program

Specified Product Requirements for Beef - Russia

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 12/5/06 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/EV_Bovine_Russia%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS

QAD 1030W Procedure USDA Export Verification (EV) Program

Specified Product Requirements for Bovine – Ecuador

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 3/19/14 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/EV_Bovine_Ecuador%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS

QAD 1030U Procedure USDA Export Verification (EV) Program

Specified Product Requirements for Bovine

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 11/16/09 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD_1030U_Procedure%5B1%5D.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject Release Date

Document 

Description

Significant 

Guidance 

Under 

Section 

1(4)

Date 

Submitte

d to 

OMB for 

Review

RIN or 

Other 

Identifying 

Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP AMS

QAD 1030C Procedure USDA Beef Export Verification (EV) Program:

Specified Product Requirements for Bison (Buffalo) –

Canada and the European Union

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 3/28/16 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Canada_and_EU_Bison%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS

QAD 1030X Procedure USDA Export Verification (EV) Program

Specified Product Requirements for

Specified Risk Materials (SRM)-Free Bovine Inedible Raw Materials

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 7/1/16 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%201030X%20Procedure.pdf

MRP AMS

GVD 1073 Work Instruction Blood Plasma Program for Processing and Export to 

Canada

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 3/5/12 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD_1073_Blood_Plasma_to_Canada_Work_Instr

uction%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS

QAD 1030Z Procedure USDA Export Verification (EV) Program

Specified Product Requirements for Bovine – Saudi Arabia

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 5/16/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%201030Z%20Procedure%20USDA%20Beef%2

0Export%20Verification%20%28EV%29%20Program%20for%20Saudi%20Arabia.pdf

MRP AMS

QAD 1031 Procedure USDA Export Verification (EV) Program:

Specified Product Requirements for Ovine and Caprine

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 6/17/13 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD_1031_Procedure%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS

QAD 1030 Export Verification (EV) Programs

Additional Requirements

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 7/15/15 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/EV_Additional_Requirements%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS

GU7136AUA Export Verification (EV) Program’s Process for Updating Approved 

Product

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 5/17/17 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/UpdatingApprovedProductCodeListforEVPrograms.

pdf

MRP AMS

GVD 1035A Procedure USDA Less than 30 Months (LT30) Age-Verification

Quality System Assessment (QSA) Program – Japan, Korea and Taiwan

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 1/23/15 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/GVD%201035A%20Procedure%20QSA%20LT30%20

Program%20for%20Japan%20Korea%20and%20Taiwan%2001%2023%2015.pdf

MRP AMS Pork to the Russian Federation Guidance Document #GU0032AFA

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 12/20/10 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/GU0032AFA%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS

QAD 1030V Procedure USDA Export Verification (EV) Program:

Specified Product Requirements for Pork to the Russian Federation

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 12/22/10 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD_1030V_Procedure%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 1008 Procedure PQA Plus Pork Export Verification (EV) Program

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 3/5/15 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD_1008_Procedure%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 710 Instruction Pork for the European Union

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 7/28/00 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD_Instruction_710%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS

QAD 1063 Procedure USDA Poultry Export Verification Program

Specified Product Requirements for the European Union

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 10/25/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD1063ProcedureUSDAPoultryExportVerification

ProgramforEU.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 1063 Form PEV Producer Affidavit (doc)

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 10/25/16 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD1063FormPEVProducerAffidavit.docx

MRP AMS

QAD 1030Y Procedure USDA Poultry Export Verification (EV) Program

Specified Product Requirements for Korea and South Africa

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 2/8/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%201030Y%20Procedure%20Poultry%20EV%2

0Program%20for%20Korea%20%26%20South%20Africa.pdf

MRP AMS EXPORT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM- RUSSIAN FEDERATION

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 3/13/12 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/PAMP_101.3_Export_Certification_Program_Russi

an_Federation%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS

QAD 1062 Procedure Processed Eggs and Egg Products Export Verification 

Program

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 10/25/16 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD1062ProcedureProcessedEggsandEggProducts

ExportVerificationProgram.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 1062 GMP Checklist

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 10/25/16 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD1062GMPChecklist.pdf

MRP AMS QAD 1062 PEEPEV Product List Template

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program N/A guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD1062FormPEEPEVProductListTemplate.xls

MRP AMS Guidance for Developing a QSA Program

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program NA guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Guidance%20for%20Developing%20a%20QSA%20P

rogram.pdf

MRP AMS Instructions for Processed Egg and Processed Egg Products Worksheet

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees NA guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Instructions%20for%20Processed%20Egg%20and%

20Processed%20Egg%20Products%20Worksheeet%20%28pdf%29.pdf

MRP AMS Processed Egg and Processed Egg Products Worksheet

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees NA guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Processed%20Egg%20and%20Processed%20Egg%2

0Products%20Worksheet%20%28pdf%29.pdf

MRP AMS Processed Egg and Processed Egg Products Worksheet – EXAMPLE

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees NA guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Processed%20Egg%20and%20Processed%20Egg%2

0Products%20Worksheet%20%E2%80%93%20Example%20%28pdf%29.pdf

MRP AMS Processed Egg and Processed Egg Products Worksheet (EU only)

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees NA guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Processed%20Egg%20and%20Processed%20Egg%2

0Products%20Worksheet%20%28EU%20only%29.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject Release Date

Document 

Description

Significant 

Guidance 

Under 

Section 

1(4)

Date 

Submitte

d to 

OMB for 

Review

RIN or 

Other 

Identifying 

Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP AMS Notice to Exporters – South Korea

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees N/A guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/South%20Korea%20Egg%20Export%20Information.

pdf

MRP AMS Notice to Exporters – The Dominican Republic

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 3/1/15 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Dominican%20Republic%20Egg%20Export%20Infor

mation.pdf

MRP AMS European Union (EU)

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees N/A guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/EU%20Eggs%20Export.pdf

MRP AMS EU Composite Products Flow Chart

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees N/A guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/EU%20Composite%20Products%20Flow%20Chart%

20-%20PDF.pdf

MRP AMS EU Composite Products Guidance (CIN API/2012/54)

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees N/A guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/EU%20Composite%20Products%20Guidance%20-

%20PDF.pdf

MRP AMS Composite Products Frequently Asked Questions

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees N/A

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Composite%20Products%20for%20human%20cons

umption%20from%20countries%20outside%20the%20EU%20-%20PDF.pdf

MRP AMS

Composite Products for human consumption from countries outside the EU (IIN 

CP/1)

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees N/A

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Composite%20Products%20Frequently%20Asked%

20Questions%20%E2%80%93%20PDF.pdf

MRP AMS

Export Requirements for Futher Processed Egg Products Containing Only EggMexico

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 4/23/13 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Mexico%20Egg%20Guidance%20Documents%E2%8

0%93%20PDF.pdf

MRP AMS Additional Documents are Required for Export

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees N/A guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Additional%20Documents%20are%20Required%20

for%20Egg%20Export%20-%20PDF.pdf

MRP AMS Secure Your Certificate Then Ship Notice for Exporters

Export certification 

facilities/applicants and AMS 

employees 1/6/14 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Additional%20Information%20for%20Egg%20Expor

ters%20%E2%80%93%20PDF%20file.pdf

MRP AMS Import Requirements - Breaking Stock

Importers/applicants and AMS 

employees N/A guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/imports-exports/breaking-stock

MRP AMS Import Requirements - Table Eggs

Importers/applicants and AMS 

employees N/A guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/imports-exports/table-eggs

MRP AMS Comparison of Certified Beef Programs 

Entites developing carcass 

certifcation programs N/A guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/LPSCertifiedBeefProgramComparison.pdf

MRP AMS Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications •General Requirements

Plants/Processors/ Large Volume 

Food Buyers 6/1/96 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/GeneralRequirementsIMPS.pdf

MRP AMS

Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

APPROVED BY USDA

Plants/Processors/ Large Volume 

Food Buyers 6/1/97 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QualityAssuranceProvisionsIMPS.pdf

MRP AMS Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications - 100 Fresh Beef

Plants/Processors/ Large Volume 

Food Buyers 11/1/14 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/IMPS_100_Fresh_Beef%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications - 200 Fresh Lamb and Mutton

Plants/Processors/ Large Volume 

Food Buyers 11/2/14 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/IMPS_200_Fresh_Lamb_and_Mutton%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications - 300 Fresh Veal and Calf

Plants/Processors/ Large Volume 

Food Buyers 11/2/14 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/IMPS_300_Fresh_Veal_%26_Calf%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications - 400 Fresh Pork

Plants/Processors/ Large Volume 

Food Buyers 11/2/14 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/IMPS_400_Fresh_Pork%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS

Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications - 500 Cured, Cured and Smoked, Cooked 

Pork Products

Plants/Processors/ Large Volume 

Food Buyers 1/1/92 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/LSimps500.pdf

MRP AMS

Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications - 600 Cured, Dried and Smoked Beef 

Products

Plants/Processors/ Large Volume 

Food Buyers 6/1/93 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/LSimps600.pdf

MRP AMS

Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications - 700 Variety Meats and Edible ByProductsPlants/Processors/ Large Volume 

Food Buyers 6/1/93 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/LSimps700.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject Release Date

Document 

Description

Significant 

Guidance 

Under 

Section 

1(4)

Date 

Submitte

d to 

OMB for 

Review

RIN or 

Other 

Identifying 

Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

MRP AMS Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications - 800 Sausage Products 

Plants/Processors/ Large Volume 

Food Buyers 11/1/92 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/LSimps800.pdf

MRP AMS Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications - 11 Fresh Goat

Plants/Processors/ Large Volume 

Food Buyers 10/1/01 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/GoatIMPS%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications - 100 Fresh Beef - Spanish 

Plants/Processors/ Large Volume 

Food Buyers 3/1/05 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/IMPS_100_Fresh_Beef_Spanish%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications - 200 Fresh Lamb and Mutton - Spanish 

Plants/Processors/ Large Volume 

Food Buyers 3/1/05 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/IMPS_200_Fresh_Lamb_and_Mutton_Spanish%5B

1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications - 300 Fresh Veal and Calf- Spanish 

Plants/Processors/ Large Volume 

Food Buyers 3/1/05 guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/IMPS_300_Fresh_Veal_%26_Calf_Spanish%5B1%5

D.pdf

MRP AMS Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications - 400 Fresh Pork- Spanish

Plants/Processors/ Large Volume 

Food Buyers 3/1/05 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/IMPS_400_Fresh_Pork_Spanish%5B1%5D.pdf

MRP AMS Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications - 11 Fresh Goat – Spanish 

Plants/Processors/ Large Volume 

Food Buyers 10/1/01 guidance No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/IMPS%2011%20Fresh%20Goat%20Spanish.pdf

MRP AMS

Process Verified Program Fact Sheet

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program 11/1/15

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/publications/content/process-verified-program-fact-sheet

MRP AMS

QAD Shell Egg Grader Fact Sheet Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 9/1/15 other No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Shell%20Egg%20Grader%20Fact%20Sheet.

pdf

MRP AMS

Questions and Answers – USDA Shell Egg Grading Service Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees N/A

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/publications/qa-shell-eggs

MRP AMS

USDA Grading Services for the Livestock, Meat, Poultry, and Egg Industries Grading/certification 

facilities/applicants for service and 

AMS employees 8/1/15 other No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/QAD%20Grading%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf

MRP AMS

QAD Questions and Answers - PFEU 

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program N/A

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/publications/qad-qa-pfeu

MRP AMS

Quality Assessment Division Questions and Answers – USDA Audit-Based 

Verification Services Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program N/A

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/publications/qad-qa-services

MRP AMS

QAD Questions and Answers - Supplier Evaluations (USDA PVP & QSA)

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program N/A

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/publications/qad-qa-supplier-evaluations

MRP AMS

QAD Questions and Answers - Live Animal Verification (USDA PVP & QSA)

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program N/A

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/publications/qad-qa-live-animal-verification

MRP AMS

QAD Questions and Answers - PVP and QSA Verification Program Activities

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program N/A

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/publications/qad-qa-pvp-qsa

MRP AMS

QAD Questions and Answers - Significant Changes (USDA PVP & QSA)

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program N/A

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/publications/qad-qa-sig-changes

MRP AMS

QAD Questions and Answers – Quality Management Systems (USDA PVP & QSA)

Applicants for Quality System 

Verification Program N/A

frequently asked 

questions No N/A N/A

https://www.ams.usda.gov/publications/qad-qa-qms

MRP AMS Federal Seed Administrative Settlement Summary 

Seed industry and the seed buying 

public Fall 2018 bulletin No N/A N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/FSASettlements.pdf
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject Release Date

Document 

Description

Significant 

Guidance Under 

Section 1(4)

Date Submitted 

to OMB for 

Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying 

Number Hyperlink to the Document

MRP APHIS

Questions and Answers: Importing Live Dogs Into 

the United States Dog importers 1/1/18

frequently asked 

questions No N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/ani

mal_welfare/2014/faq_live_dog_imports.pdf

MRP APHIS USDA HIO Training Presentations Horse industry inspectors 2/3/18 guidance No N/A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/

hp/downloads/hio/usda-hpahio_presentations_2018.pdf

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject Release Date

Document 

Description

Significant 

Guidance Under 

Section 1(4)

Date Submitted 

to OMB for 

Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying 

Number Hyperlink to the Document Notes

MRP APHIS

Federal Order: Suspension of Imports of Certain 

Citrus Fruit from Berkane Region in Morocco due 

to Mediterranean Fruit Fly

General public 12/23/2016 other No N/A N/A This guidance has been rescended

MRP APHIS

Federal Order: Lifting the Federal Order 

Restricting Host Fruits and Vegetables from the 

Dominican Republic Due to Mediterranean Fruit 

Fly

General public 12/12/2017 other No N/A N/A This guidance has been rescended

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject Release Date

Document 

Description

Significant 

Guidance 

Under 

Section 1(4)

Date 

Submitted to 

OMB for 

Review

RIN or 

Other 

Identifying 

Number Hyperlink to the Document

MRP APHIS-VS VSG 10000.1 Distribution and Use of Official ID Eartags with NEUS Numbers General public 1/4/18 guidance No NA NA

MRP APHIS-VS

VSG 13417.1 Procedures for Handling Pet Performing and Support Birds 

Importatoin General public 1/4/18 guidance No NA NA

MRP APHIS-VS VSM 800.201 General Licensing Considerations: Backpassage Studies Veterinary biologics industry 1/26/18 memoranda No NA NA

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/veterinary-biologics/biologicsregulations-and-guidance/ct_vb_vs_memos

MRP APHIS-VS VSM 800.204 General Licensing Considerations Field Safety Studies Veterinary biologics industry 1/26/18 memoranda No NA NA

https://ems-team.usda.gov/sites/aphisvs/guidancedocs/Current%20Memos/800.204%20ver%202.pdf

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject Release Date

Document 

Description

Significant 

Guidance Under 

Section 1(4)

Date Submitted 

to OMB for 

Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying 

Number Hyperlink to the Document

TFAA FAS

Food Assistance Program Implementation 

Guidebook

Best practices for 

implementation of Food 

Assistance agreements

6/1/12

(estimate) guidance No N/A N/A

TFAA FAS

Food for Progress and McGovern-Dole Indicators 

and Definitions

M&E for Food Assistance 

Programs 8/16/16 circular No N/A N/A

TFAA FAS McGovern-Dole Learning Agenda

M&E for McGovern-Dole 

Program 2/18/16 statement No N/A N/A

TFAA FAS Food for Progress Learning Agenda

M&E for Food for Progress 

Program 7/1/16 statement No N/A N/A

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject Release Date Document 

Description

Significant 

Guidance 

Under 

Section 

1(4)

Date 

Submitted 

to OMB for 

Review

RIN or 

Other 

Identify

ing 

Numbe

r

Hyperlink to the Document

TECHNICAL NOTES (TN)

FPAC NRCS TN 190-AGR-10 Technical Note, 190, Agronomy, 10, Adaptive Management for 

Conservation Practices Jul-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=36076

FPAC NRCS TN 190-AGR-3 Precision Nutrient Management Planning Jan-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=26781

FPAC NRCS TN 190-AGR-4 Utilization of Compost Filter Socks. Amendment 1 Mar-14 other Yes No n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=34924

FPAC NRCS TN 190-AGR-5 Pest Management in the Conservation Planning Process, Amendment 1 Mar-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=29599

FPAC NRCS TN 190-AGR-7 Adaptive Nutrient Management Process May-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33790

FPAC NRCS TN 190-AGR-8 Compost Blankets for Runoff and Erosion Control Feb-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=34777

FPAC NRCS TN 190-AGR-9

Preventing or Mitigating Potential Negative Impacts of Pesticides on 

Pollinators Using Integrated Pest Management and Other Conservation 

Practices

Feb-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=34827

FPAC NRCS TN 190-AGR-11 Technical Note, 190, Agronomy, 11, WQIag-Water Quality Index for Runoff 

Water from Agricultural Fields Mar-17 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=40575

FPAC NRCS TN_190_B_76 

Biology - 76 - HYDROGEOMORPHIC WETLAND CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM: AN 

OVERVIEW AND MODIFICATION TO BETTER MEET THE NEEDS OF THE 

NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE

Feb-08 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=21239

FPAC NRCS TN_190_B_77

Biology - 77 - WETLAND FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENTS: RAPID TOOLS USED 

TO MEET THE MANDATES OF THE 1985 FOOD SECURITY ACT AND NRCS 

WETLAND PROTECTION POLICY

Jul-08 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=21240

FPAC NRCS TN_190_B_78 Biology 78 – Using 2014 Farm Bill Programs for Pollinator Conservation Jun-15 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=37367

FPAC NRCS TN_190_B_79 BIOLOGY - 79 – Working with Sage-Grouse Local Working Groups—A 

Practical Guide for NRCS Staff Apr-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=24893

FPAC NRCS TN_190_B_80 BIOLOGY - 80 – Interim Technical Report – Fish and Wildlife Technology 

Findings May-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=25012

FPAC NRCS TN_190_B_81 Biology - 81 - Fish and Wildlife Habitat Management Leaflet No. 20, 

Artificial Nesting Structures Jul-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=25176

FPAC NRCS TN_190_B_82 Biology - 82 - Improved Grazing Management Increases Terrestrial 

Invertebrate Inputs that Feed Trout in Wyoming Rangeland Streams Oct-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=25722

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory
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FPAC NRCS TN_190_B_83 Biology - 83 - Wildlife Insight - Effects of Modified Livestock Water Troughs 

on Bat Use Oct-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=25725

FPAC NRCS TN_190_B_84 Biology - 84 - Managing Working Lands for Northern Bobwhite Quail - The 

USDA NRCS Bobwhite Restoration Project Oct-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=25782

FPAC NRCS TN_190_B_85

Biology - 85 - Fish and Wildlife Insight: An Evaluation of Amphibians and 

Fish Associated with Wetland Microtopography Projects within the White 

River Watershed

Apr-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=26828

FPAC NRCS TN_190_B_86 Biology - 86 - Grassland Bird Population Responses to Upland Habitat 

Buffer Establishment May-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=26891

FPAC NRCS TN_190_B_87 Biology - 87 - Establishment of Native Warm-season Grasses within the 

Southern Piedmont: Responses of Early Successional Birds May-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=26967

FPAC NRCS TN_190_B_88 Wildlife Insight - 88 - Management Considerations for Grassland Birds in 

Northeastern Haylands and Pasturelands Jul-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=27176

FPAC NRCS TN_190_B_89 Biology - 89 - Wildlife Insight - American Woodcock - Habitat Best 

Management Practices for the Northeast Nov-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=28814

FPAC NRCS TN_190_B_90 Biology - 90 - Wildlife Insight - Bird Community Response to Herbaceous 

Buffers in Maryland Nov-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=28816

FPAC NRCS TN_190_B_91 Biology - 91 - Fish Insight - Dugouts and Stream Fishes, Especially the 

Endangered Topeka Shiner Dec-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=29140

FPAC NRCS TN_190_B_92 Biology - 92 - Wildlife Insight - Effect of Vegetation Management on Bird 

Habitat in Riparian Buffer Zones May-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=30049

FPAC NRCS TN_190_NM_8 Nutrient Management - 8 - Animal Diets and Feed Management Jan-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=31265

FPAC NRCS TN_190_NM_9 Nutrient Management - 9 - Introduction to Waterborne Pathogens in 

Agricultural Watersheds Nov-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=32924

FPAC NRCS TN_PM_190_3 Plant Materials Program - Planting and Managing Switchgrass as a Biomass 

Energy Crop Oct-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=25779

FPAC NRCS TN_190_PM_4 Planting and Managing Giant Miscanthus as a Biomass Energy Crop Jul-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=30309

FPAC NRCS Technical Note No. 20 Soil Quality Jan-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=25025.wba

FPAC NRCS Soil Quality TN_10 Soil Quality Physical Indicators:

Selecting Dynamic Soil Properties to Assess Soil Function Sep-08 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=22813.wba

FPAC TN_200_ECN-1 Basic Economic Analysis Using T-Charts Aug-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=41647.wba

FPAC TN_200_ECN_2 Guidelines for Economic Impact Analysis with IMPLAN Nov-17 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=41693.wba
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FPAC TN_200_ECN_3 Guiding Principles in Calculating Foregone Income for Conservation 

Planning May-15 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=41649.wba

FPAC TN_200_ECN_4 Understanding the Information Being Presented Differentiating Between 

Quantitative and Qualitative Jun-17 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=41650.wba

FPAC Engineering TN No. 3 Rainfall-Frequency and Design Rainfall Distribution for Selected Pacific 

Islands Sep-08 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=21849.wba

FPAC Hydrology Technical Note No. 4 Hydrologic Analyses of Post-Wildfire Conditions Aug-16 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=39877.wba

FPAC TN No. AEN-3 Aeration of Ponds Used in Aquaculture Jul-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=34100.wba

FPAC TN No. AEN-4 Earth and Aggregate Surfacing Design Guide Aug-17 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=41362.wba

FPAC Technical Note No. 210–EEN–01 In-Vessel Composters For Livestock Mortality Management Jul-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=34080.wba

FPAC Landscape Architecture Note 1 Landscape Design in Mined Land Reclamation Jul-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=27582.wba

FPAC Landscape Architecture Note 2 Landscape Design Ponds Jul-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=34352.wba

FPAC Landscape Architecture Note 3 Landscape and Wildlife Habitat Management in the Countryside Jul-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=27583.wba

FPAC Landscape Architecture Note 4 Trail and Walkway Design Aid Mar-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=27584.wba

FPAC TN_210_SRVN-1 Using LiDAR for Planning and Designing Engineering Practices Jan-15 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=36637.wba

FPAC WM_Technical Note No. 1 Variable Speed Drive (VSD) for Irrigation Pumping Sep-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=36264.wba

FPAC WTL_Technical Note No. 1 Stream Water Surface Profile Modification for Wetland Restoration May-08 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=34242.wba

FPAC WTL_Technical Note No. 2 Understanding Fluvial Systems: Wetlands, Streams, and Flood Plains May-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=34243.wba

FPAC WTL_Technical Note No. 3 Soil Hydrodynamic Interpretations for Wetlands Oct-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=34244.wba

FPAC WTL_Technical Note No. 4 Scenarios for Wetland Restoration Oct-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=34245.wba

FPAC TN_TN_SS_10 Buried Soils and Their Effect on Taxonomic Classification Mar-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=29747
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Date 

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to OMB 

for Review

RIN or 

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Identifying 

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Hyperlink to the Document

FPAC NRCS Manual, Title 120, Part 503, Subparts A - H NRCS Directives Management Manual Jul 13 and Nov 17 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=34110

FPAC NRCS Manual, Title 170 Part 580 - Manual for Managing Geospatial Datasets in Service 

Centers

Nov-08

other Yes

n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=22113

FPAC NRCS Manual, Title 170 Part 581 - National Geospatial Manual (2nd Edition) May-14

other Yes

n/a n/a

https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=35910

FPAC NRCS Manual, Circulars Title 180 CIRCULAR 180-17-1 Jan-17

other Yes

No n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=40245

FPAC NRCS Manual, Circulars Title 180 CIRCULAR 180-17-2 May-17

other Yes n/a n/a

https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=40245

FPAC NRCS Manual, Circulars Title 180 CIRCULAR 180-17-3 Jun-17 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=40245

FPAC NRCS Manual, Title 180, Parts 510 through 520 National Food Security Act Manual, Fifth Edition Nov-10

other Yes

n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/RollupViewer.aspx?hid=29340

FPAC NRCS Manual, Title 190, Part 500 Rangeland Interagency Ecological Site Manual May-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=27124

FPAC NRCS Manual, Title 190 National Agronomy Manual Feb-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=29608.wba

FPAC NRCS Manual, Title 190, Parts 535, 536, 537, and 538 National Forestry Manual Sep-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/RollupViewer.aspx?hid=27864

FPAC NRCS Manual, Title 190, Parts 539, 540, 541, and 542 National Plant Materials Manual Jul-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/RollupViewer.aspx?hid=27215

FPAC NRCS

Manual, Title 210, Parts 500, 501, 503, 504, 505, 

506, 510, 511, 512, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 529, 

530, and 531 

National Engineering Manual 

July 2010 

June 2013 

May 2013 

May 2014 

other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=41250.wba

FPAC NRCS Manual Title 310, Part 523, Subparts A through G Farmland Protection Policy Act 

FPAC NRCS Subpart A, General Information Apr-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=33593

FPAC NRCS Subpart B, Program Activities and Requirements Apr-13 other Yes n/a n/a

https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=33594

FPAC NRCS Subpart C, Important Farmland Soils Apr-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=33595

FPAC NRCS Subpart D, Procedures for NRCS Programs and Projects Apr-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=33596

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FPAC NRCS Subpart E, Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment (LES Apr-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=33597

FPAC NRCS Subpart F, Technical Resources Apr-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=33598

FPAC NRCS Subpart G, Exhibits Apr-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33599

FPAC NRCS Manual, Title 390, Parts 510 through 515 Emergency Watershed Protection Program Manual n/a n/a

FPAC NRCS Part 510 - Introduction July 2016 and 

October 2014 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/RollupViewer.aspx?hid=26434

FPAC NRCS Part 511- Program Administration Jul-16 other Yes n/a n/a

https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/RollupViewer.aspx?hid=26437

FPAC NRCS Part 512 - Planning and Implementation July 2016 and 

March 2014 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=39735.wba

FPAC NRCS Part 513 - Post-Disaster Activities Mar-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/RollupViewer.aspx?hid=26439

FPAC NRCS Part 514 - Floodplain Easement Oct-14 other Yes n/a n/a

https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/RollupViewer.aspx?hid=26440

FPAC NRCS Part 515 - Exhibits March 2014 and 

November 2010 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/RollupViewer.aspx?hid=26446

FPAC NRCS Manual, Title 390, Parts 500 through 506 National Watershed Program Manual April 2014 and 

January 2015 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=35103.wba

FPAC NRCS Manual, Title 440, Part 500, Subparts A and B Locally Led Conservation Sep-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/RollupViewer.aspx?hid=27712

FPAC NRCS Manual, Title 440, Part 501, Subparts A, B, and C USDA Conservation Program Delivery Sep-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/RollupViewer.aspx?hid=17101

FPAC NRCS Manual, Title 440, Part 502, Subparts A, B, and C Terms and Abbreviations Common to All Programs Feb-15 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/RollupViewer.aspx?hid=17102

FPAC NRCS Manual, Title 440, Part 504, Subparts A - H Technical Service Provider Assistance Dec-16 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/RollupViewer.aspx?hid=17104

FPAC NRCS Manual Title 440, Part 505 Reserved

FPAC NRCS Manual Title 440, Part 506 Reserved

FPAC NRCS Manual Title 440, Part 507, Subparts A - M Conservation Stewardship Program Nov-16 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=40057

FPAC NRCS Manual Title 440, Part 508, Subparts A - M Conservation Stewardship Program (CMT Supported Contracts)

April 2014 

June 2015 

August 2015 

March 2016 

April 2016 

other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=37123

FPAC NRCS Manual Title 440, Part 509, Subparts A and B Equitable Relief for Ineligibility for Conservation Mar-16 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=39254

FPAC NRCS Manual Title 440, Part 510, Subparts A - F and 

Exhibits Appeals and Mediation

August 2012 

and 

May 2008

other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/RollupViewer.aspx?hid=17108

FPAC NRCS Manual Title 440, Part 511, Subparts A - I Healthy Forest Reserve Program Sep-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/RollupViewer.aspx?hid=28007

FPAC NRCS Manual Title 440, Part 512, Subparts A - J Conservation Program Contracting

Jan 2017 

and 

Feb 2017

other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=34627
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FPAC NRCS Manual Title 440, Part 514, Subparts A - J Wetland Reserve Program Dec-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/RollupViewer.aspx?hid=17111

FPAC NRCS Manual Title 440, Part 515, Subparts A - O Environmental Quality Incentives Program

June 2016 

and 

January 2017

other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=36745

FPAC NRCS Manual Title 440, Part 517, Subparts A - M Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program

November 2010 

November 2011 

October 2011

other Yes n/a n/a

https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/RollupViewer.aspx?hid=25565

Manual Title 440, Part 518, Subparts B and K

https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=20105

https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=20114

FPAC NRCS Manual Title 440, Part 519, Subparts A - K Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program Sep-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/RollupViewer.aspx?hid=17115

FPAC NRCS Manual Title 440, Part 521, Subparts A - L Part 521 - Agricultural Management Assistance Jun-16 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/RollupViewer.aspx?hid=17117

FPAC NRCS Manual Title 440, Part 522 Reserved

FPAC NRCS Manual Title 440, Part 524 Reserved

FPAC NRCS Manual Title 440, Part 525, Subparts A - G Conservation Technical Assistance Program Sep-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/RollupViewer.aspx?hid=27729

FPAC NRCS Manual Title 440, Part 526, Subparts B and G NRCS Grants Feb-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/RollupViewer.aspx?hid=25436

FPAC NRCS Manual Title 440, Part 527, Subparts E, F, and P Easement Common Provisions

 August 2017 

Nov 2016 

Jan 2012 

other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=37043

FPAC NRCS Manual Title 440, Part 528, Subparts A - U Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) March 2015 

April 2017 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=40739.wba

FPAC NRCS Manual Title 440, Part 529, Subparts Part 529 – Regional Conservation Partnership Program Apr-17 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=40691.wba

FPAC NRCS Manual Title 440 (Parts 512, 521, and 515) Circular 440-15-1, Conservation Program Contracting Effective Upon 

Receipt circular Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=36838.wba

Manual State Supplements (MSS) VIRGINIA

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 210, Part 501 Subpart A - Review and Approval Jan-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=31403

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 210, Part 503 Subpart A - Engineering Activities Affecting Utilities Jan-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=31406

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 210, Part 505 Subpart A - Introduction Jan-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=31407

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 210, Part 512 Subpart D – Quality Assurance Activities Sep-15 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=34093

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 210, Part 512 Subpart G - Safety Jan-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=31421

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 210, Part 520 Subpart C - Dams Jan-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=31412

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 210, Part 541 Part 541 - Drafting and Drawings Jan-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=31413

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 210, Part 544 Part 544 - Equipment Oct-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=31420

FPAC NRCS MMS, Title 440, Part 512 Subpart F - Contract Administration Aug-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=32341

Conservation Security Program September 2010 

March 2011 FPAC NRCS other Yes n/a n/a
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FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 180, Part 510 Subpart C- NRCS Responsibilities Aug-15 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=39813

OREGON

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 180, Part 520 Subpart B - Handling HEL Compliance Deficiencies, Exemptions, 

and Variances Dec-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=25916

OKLAHOMA

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 210, Part 503 Subpart A – Engineering Activities Affecting Utilities May-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=36447

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 390, Part 511 Subpart A - General Mar-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=29756

ALABAMA

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 210, Part 501 Subpart A – Review and Approval Oct-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33247

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 210, Part 501 Subpart E - Assistance of Shoreline Erosion Control Oct-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=31914

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 210, Part 503 Subpart A – Engineering Activities Affecting Utilities Oct-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33301

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 210, Part 503 Subpart D – Dam Safety Oct-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33302

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 210, Part 504 Subpart A – Problems and Deficiencies Mar-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33249

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 210, Part 505 Subpart B – Use of Non-NRCS Engineering Services Mar-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33251

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 210, Part 506 Part 506 – Technical Materials Mar-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33265

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 210, Part 511 Subpart A - Procedures Oct-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33267

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 210, Part 512 Subpart A – General Information Mar-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33269

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 210, Part 512 Subpart B – Preconstruction Activities Mar-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33270

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 210, Part 512 Subpart C – Evaluation of Construction Materials Mar-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33271

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 210, Part 512 Subpart D – Quality Assurance Activities Mar-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33272

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 210, Part 512 Subpart E – Equipment, Records, and Coordination Mar-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33275

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 210, Part 512 Subpart F – As-Built Mar-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33276

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 210, Part 520 Subpart A – Erosion and Sediment Control Oct-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33312

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 210, Part 520 Subpart C - Dams Oct-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33318

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 210, Part 521

Part 521 – Pollution Abatement and Water Quality 

Improvement Oct-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33278

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 210, Part 529 Part 529 – Pollution Abatement and Air Quality Improvement Oct-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33281

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 210, Part 531 Subpart A – Geologic Investigations Mar-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33283

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 210, Part 540 Part 540 – Field Surveys Mar-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33285

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 210, Part 541 Part 541 - Drafting and Drawings Mar-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33292

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 210, Part 543 Part 543 – Materials Mar-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33294

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 210, Part 544 Part 544 - Equipment Mar-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33296

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 440, Part 512 Subpart A - General Information May-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=24992

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 440, Part 512 Subpart C – Application for Assistance May-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=25063

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 440, Part 512 Subpart E – Contracting May-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=25047

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 440, Part 512 Subpart F – Contract Administration May-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=25043

FPAC NRCS MSS, Title 440, Part 512 Subpart J - Exhibits May-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=25030

CALIFORNIA

FPAC NRCS MSS_CA_210_501 Subpart A - Review and Approval Apr-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33467

FPAC NRCS MSS_CA_210_501 Subpart F - Exhibits Apr-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33468
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FPAC NRCS MSS_CA_210_505 Subpart A - Introduction Mar-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=31562

FPAC NRCS MSS_CA_210_505 Subpart B - Use of Non-NRCS Engineering Services Mar-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=31563

FPAC NRCS MSS_CA_210_505 Subpart E - Exhibits Mar-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=31564

FPAC NRCS MSS_CA_210_511 Subpart B - Documentation Apr-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33446

FPAC NRCS MSS_CA_210_512 Subpart D - Quality Assurance Activities Apr-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33464

FPAC NRCS MSS_CA_210_520 Subpart C – Dams Apr-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33227

FPAC NRCS MSS_CA_210_520 Subpart E - Exhibits Apr-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33228

FPAC NRCS MSS_CA_210_531 Subpart A – Geologic Investigations Apr-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=32801

FPAC NRCS MSS_CA_210_531 Subpart C – Geologic Investigations of Group II Structures Apr-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=32803

FPAC NRCS MSS_CA_210_531

Subpart D - Geomorphic, Erosion, and Sedimentation 

Investigations Apr-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=32808

FPAC NRCS MSS_CA_210_531 Subpart F - Exhibits Apr-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33229

FPAC NRCS MSS_CA_440_512 Subpart A - General Information May-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=27235

FPAC NRCS MSS_CA_440_512 Subpart C - Application for Assistance May-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=27236

FPAC NRCS MSS_CA_440_512 Subpart E - Contracting May-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=27237

FPAC NRCS MSS_CA_440_523 Subpart F - Exhibits Jul-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=27234

CONNECTICUT

FPAC NRCS MSS_CT_210_210 National Engineering Manual Jul-17 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=41910

FLORIDA

FPAC NRCS MSS_FL_210_501 Subpart A - Review and Approval Sep-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=35019

FPAC NRCS MSS_FL_210_503 Subpart A – Engineering Activities Affecting Utilities Mar-15 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=36877

FPAC NRCS MSS_FL_210_503 Subpart D – Dam Safety Jan-15 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=36824

FPAC NRCS MSS_FL_210_505 Subpart A - Introduction Jan-15 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=36840

FPAC NRCS MSS_FL_210_505 Subpart B – Use of Non-NRCS Engineering Resources Mar-15 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=36869

FPAC NRCS MSS_FL_210_505 Subpart E – Exhibits Mar-15 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=36870

FPAC NRCS MSS_FL_210_506 Part 506 – Technical Materials Apr-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33720

FPAC NRCS MSS_FL_210_511 Subpart A – Procedures Sep-15 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=34662

FPAC NRCS MSS_FL_210_512 Subpart B – Preconstruction Activities Apr-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33764

FPAC NRCS MSS_FL_210_512 Subpart C – Evaluation of Construction Materials Apr-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33766

FPAC NRCS MSS_FL_210_512 Subpart D – Quality Assurance Activities Apr-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33767

FPAC NRCS MSS_FL_210_512 Subpart E – Equipment, Records, and Coordination Apr-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33768

FPAC NRCS MSS_FL_210_512 Subpart F – As Built Apr-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33769

FPAC NRCS MSS_FL_210_520 Subpart C – Dams Sep-15 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33773

FPAC NRCS MSS_FL_210_523 Part 523 – Irrigation Apr-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33730

FPAC NRCS MSS_FL_210_524 Part 524 – Drainage Apr-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33716

FPAC NRCS MSS_FL_210_530 Subpart B – Hydrologic Procedures and Criteria Sep-15 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33771

FPAC NRCS MSS_FL_210_536_78 FL536.78 State Standard Detail Drawings Apr-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33761

FPAC NRCS MSS_FL_210_540_ Part 540 – Field Surveys Apr-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33739

FPAC NRCS MSS_FL_210_541 Part 541 – Drafting and Drawings Apr-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33710

FPAC NRCS MSS_FL_210_542 Subpart A – Construction Specifications Apr-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33724

FPAC NRCS MSS_FL_210_543 Part 543 – Materials Apr-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33733

FPAC NRCS MSS_FL_210_544 Part 544 – Equipment Apr-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33718

FPAC NRCS MSS_FL_390_510 Subpart A - General Sep-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=34333

GEORGIA
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FPAC NRCS MSS_GA_210_501 Parts 501, 503, 504, 505, 506, 512, 520, 523, 531, 540, 542, 

543, 544, Jan-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/RollupViewer.aspx?hid=31692

IOWA n/a n/a

FPAC NRCS MSS_IA_180_NFSAM_512 Subpart A – Conservation Systems May-17 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=41236

FPAC NRCS Illinois n/a n/a

FPAC NRCS MSS_IL_210_501 Subpart A – Review and Approval Nov-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=32781

Kansas

FPAC NRCS M_MSS_KS_210 Parts 503, 504, 505, 506, 511, 512, 531, 540, 542, 543, 544 Dec-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/RollupViewer.aspx?hid=31758

FPAC NRCS MSS_KS_440_518 Subpart K - Contract Administration Oct-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=31753

Kentucky

FPAC NRCS MSS_KY_210_503 Subpart A, Engineering Activities Affecting Utilities May-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33875

FPAC NRCS MSS_KY_440_512 Subpart F - Contract Administration Oct-08 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=21898

Louisiana

FPAC NRCS MSS_LA_210_501 Subpart A – Review and Approval Sep-16 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=39934

Maine

FPAC NRCS MSS_ME_440_512 Subpart A – General Information Dec-08 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=22338

FPAC NRCS MSS_ME_440_512 Subpart E – Contracting Feb-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=22552

FPAC NRCS MSS_ME_440_512 Subpart F - Contract Administration Jan-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=22547

FPAC NRCS MSS_ME_440_512 Subpart G - Conservation Program Payments Jul-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=27179

Michigan

FPAC NRCS MSS_MI_180_510 Subpart B - Person Responsibility May-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=35030

Minnesota

FPAC NRCS MSS_MN_180_519 Subpart A - HELC/WC Quality Assurance Reviews Sep-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=30572

FPAC NRCS MSS_MN_190_542 Subpart A - Exhibits Sep-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=30693

Montana

FPAC NRCS MSS_MT_180_516 Subpart A - Wetland Functional Assessments May-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=30125

FPAC NRCS MSS_MT_210_501 Subpart A - Review and Approval Mar-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=35336

FPAC NRCS MSS_MT_210_501 Subpart B - Repair and Rehabilitation Mar-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=35337

FPAC NRCS MSS_MT_210_503 SUBPART A - ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES AFFECTING UTILITIES Mar-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=35339

FPAC NRCS MSS_MT_210_503 SUBPART B – PUBLIC SAFETY AT STRUCTURE SITES Mar-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=35341

FPAC NRCS MSS_MT_210_505 SUBPART A - INTRODUCTION Mar-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=35343

FPAC NRCS MSS_MT_210_505 SUBPART B - USE OF NON-NRCS ENGINEERING SERVICE Mar-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=35344

FPAC NRCS MSS_MT_210_511 SUBPART B - DOCUMENTATION Mar-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=35346

FPAC NRCS MSS_MT_210_512 Subpart A - General Information Oct-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33758

FPAC NRCS MSS_MT_210_512 Subpart D - Quality Assurance Activities Oct-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33759

FPAC NRCS MSS_MT_210_540 PART 540 – FIELD SURVEYS Mar-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=35348

FPAC NRCS MSS_MT_210_543 Part 543 Materials Oct-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=35010

North Carolina

FPAC NRCS MSS_NC_180_520 Subpart A - Technical Assistance in HELC Implementation Jun-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=32007

FPAC NRCS MSS_NC_180_520 Subpart B - Handling HEL Compliance Deficiencies, Exemptions, 

and Variances Jul-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=32088
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FPAC NRCS MSS_NC_210 National Engineering Manual Aug-17 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=41823

FPAC NRCS MSS_NC_440_504 Subpart A – Overview of Technical Service Provider Assistance Jul-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=36178

FPAC NRCS MSS_NC_440_512 Subpart C - Application for Assistance May-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=30099

FPAC NRCS MSS_NC_440_517 Subpart B - Conservation Plan Schedule of Operations Jan-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=31236

Nebraska

FPAC NRCS MSS_NE_440_515 Subpart F - Program Eligibility Feb-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=25062

New Hampshire

FPAC NRCS MSS_NH_440_512 Part 512 - Conservation Program Contracting Feb-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=22836

Ohio

FPAC NRCS MSS_OH_270_513 Subpart A - SharePoint Management Jun-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=27142

Pennsylvania n/a n/a

FPAC NRCS MSS_PA_210_501 Subpart A - Review and Approval Apr-16 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=30544

FPAC NRCS MSS_PA_210_503 Subpart A - Engineering Activities Affecting Utilities Aug-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=30520

FPAC NRCS MSS_PA_210_505 Subpart A - Introduction Aug-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=30521

FPAC NRCS MSS_PA_210_510 Part 510 – Planning Oct-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=36592

FPAC NRCS MSS_PA_210_511 Subpart A - Procedures Aug-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=30524

FPAC NRCS MSS_PA_210_512 Part 512 - Construction Aug-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/RollupViewer.aspx?hid=30516

Pacific Island Area

FPAC NRCS MSS_PIA_210_501 Subpart A – Review and Approval Aug-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=34261

FPAC NRCS MSS_PIA_210_503 Subpart A - Engineering Activities Affecting Utilities Dec-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=34731

FPAC NRCS MSS_PIA_210_512 Subpart F - As Built Feb-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=34972

FPAC NRCS MSS_PIA_210_541 Part 541 - Drafting and Drawings Feb-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=34974

South Carolina

FPAC NRCS MSS_SC_180_514 Subpart B - Labels: Natural and Artificial Wetlands May-08 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=21601

South Dakota

FPAC NRCS Subpart B - Person Responsibilities n/a n/a

Tennessee

Subpart A – Review and Approval

FPAC NRCS MSS_TN_210_501 Part 505 – Non-NRCS Engineering Services Apr-16 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=39376

FPAC NRCS MSS_TN_210_505 Subpart A – Geologic Investigations May-16 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=39660

FPAC NRCS MSS_TN_210_531 Subpart E – Hydrogeologic Investigations Mar-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=35099

Texas

Subpart A - Review and Approval

FPAC NRCS MSS_TX_210_501 Subpart A - Engineering Activities Affecting Utilities Sep-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=26672

FPAC NRCS MSS_TX_210_503 Section TX532.01 - NRCS Biological and Agricultural Engineering 

Assistance Sep-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=26675

FPAC NRCS MSS_TX_210_532 Section TX537.01 - NRCS technical assistance for environmental 

engineering Sep-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=26677

Wyoming

FPAC NRCS MSS_WY_210_501 Subpart A - Review and Approval Sep-16 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=40747

FPAC NRCS

MSS_WY_210_512

WY 512.21 B - Evaluation Procedures for Used Materials Dec-15 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=39221
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FPAC NRCS MSS_WY_210_544 WY544.6 State Procedures Sep-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=32704
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FPAC NRCS Handbook, Title 120, Part 600 NRCS Grants and Agreements, Subparts A-Q Jul-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/RollupViewer.aspx?hid=17086

FPAC NRCS Handbook, Title 180, Part 600, Subparts A - H National Planning Procedures Handbook Jan 13 and Nov 14 other

Yes

n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=33232

FPAC NRCS Circular, Title 180, Part 600 Circular #180-14-1, Implementation of New Land Use Designations 

and Modifiers Oct-13 circular

Yes

n/a n/a

https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=34366.wba

FPAC NRCS Handbook, Title 190 Interagency Ecological Site Handbook for Rangelands Jan-13 other

Yes

No n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=33943.wba

FPAC NRCS Handbook, Title 190, Parts 620, Subparts A - B Comprehensive Nutrient Management Planning Sep-09 other

Yes n/a n/a

https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/RollupViewer.aspx?hid=25627

FPAC NRCS Handbook, Title 190, Part 610, Subparts A - H National Environmental Compliance Handbook May-16 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/RollupViewer.aspx?hid=29769

FPAC NRCS Handbook, Title 190, Parts 630, 631, 632, and 633 National Ecological Site Handbook Mar 2017 and Jan 14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=35360.wba

FPAC NRCS Handbook, Title 190 National Organic Farming Handbook Feb-16 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=39107.wba

FPAC NRCS Handbook, Title 200, Part 610, Subparts A - H National Resource Economics Handbook Jul-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/RollupViewer.aspx?hid=28577

FPAC NRCS Handbook, Title 200, Part 613, Subparts A - E Developing Cost Data for Conservation Planning Aug-15 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=37536

FPAC NRCS Handbook, Title 210, Sections 3-19, Parts 622 -654 National Engineering Handbook May 08 - Nov 13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/RollupViewer.aspx?hid=17092

FPAC NRCS Handbook, Title 300, Part 600, Subparts A - F Payment Schedules Oct-16 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=40186.wba

FPAC NRCS Handbook, Title 310, Parts 600 - 605 National Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Jan-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/RollupViewer.aspx?hid=29461

FPAC NRCS Handbook, Title 340, Part 601, Subparts A - H Regulatory and Publication Handbook Nov-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/RollupViewer.aspx?hid=31030

FPAC NRCS Handbook Title 390, Parts 600-606 National Watershed Program Handbook Apr-18 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=35135

FPAC NRCS Field Office Technical Guide Field Office Technical Guide other Yes n/a n/a https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/technical/fotg/

FPAC NRCS National Soil Survey Handbook, Title 430, Parts 600 - 

651 National Soil Survey Handbook Oct-17 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=41510

FPAC NRCS Handbook, Title 430 National Soil Survey Handbook Amendments Jan-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=18940

FPAC NRCS Handbook Title 450, NHCP National Handbook of Conservation Practices Sep-15 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=22299

FPAC NRCS Handbook State Supplement (HSS)

FPAC NRCS HSS_CO_210_652 Part 652 - Irrigation Guide Jul-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=27163

FPAC NRCS HSS_CT_210_NEH_650 Part 650 - Engineering Field Handbook Jul-17 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=41929

FPAC NRCS HSS_FL_210_651 Part 651 - Agriculture Waste Management Field Handbook Apr-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=25758

FPAC NRCS HSS_KS_210_650 Part 650 - Engineering Field Handbook 

Part 652 - Irrigation Guide 

6/1/2014 

and 

Feb 2009

other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=36410

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FPAC NRCS HSS_NC_Title 210 - National Engineering Handbook Part 650 Engineering Field Handbook Oct-17 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=41639.wba

FPAC NRCS HSS_NE_210_650 Chapter 14 – Water Management (Drainage) Aug-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=36375

FPAC NRCS HSS_SC_180_600 Title 180, Part 600, Subpart B, NRCS Planning Process, (Sept 2009) 

Title 210, Part 652 - Irrigation Guide, (Sept 2016) Jan-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=22760

FPAC NRCS HSS_SD_190_AppendixA Appendix A of the NRPH NRCS Policy on Prescribed Burning on 

Grazing Lands Jan-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33802

FPAC NRCS HSS_VA Chapter 2 - Estimating Runoff and Peak Discharges Aug-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=32381

FPAC NRCS HSS_VA Chapter 2 - Planning Considerations Nov-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=30851

other Yes n/a n/a
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National Instructions (NI)

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 110, Part 305 Agriculture Conservation Experience Services (ACES) Program Funding Jun-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=25052

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 110, Part 308 Guidance for the Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) Process (5th 

Edition) Jan-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=34338

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 110, Part 310 Procedures for Obtaining Approval to Engage in Non-Federal Employment (1st Edition) Jun-08 other

Yes

n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=21610

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 110, Part 311 Approval of Non-Federal Travel Assistance (1st Edition) Jun-08 other

Yes

No n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=21611

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 110, Part 300 Processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) Request Mar-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=22494

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 301 Processing Grant, Agreements, and Memorandums of Understanding (1st Edition) Jun-08 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=21074

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 305 Processing Forms (1st Edition) Jun-08 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=21078

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 306 Processing Information Collection for Approval Aug-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=36130

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 308 Delegated Leasing Authorization (2nd Edition) Jan-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=21079

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 318 Guidance for Space Accommodations with Non-Federal Entities Mar-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=22624

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 319 Guidance for Leasing GSA Vehicles Mar-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=22653

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 320 Guidance for Fiscal Year 2009 Vehicle Purchases (1st Edition) Jul-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=25132

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, 321 Guidance Concerning ARRA-Funded Projects - Adding Required Contract Clauses, Financial 

Assistance Award Terms, and Using Government Charge Cards for ARRA Purchases (1st Mar-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=26650

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 322 Decision Template for the Agreement Quality Process Apr-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=33629

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 323 NRCS NHQ Agreements Process September 2010 (1st Edition) Sep-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=28128

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 324 Rent on the Web (1st Edition) Sep-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=28077

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FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 325 Handling Litigation Holds (1st Edition) Sep-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=28081

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 326 Preserving and Maintaining Electronic Mail (2nd Edition) Dec-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=34770

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 327 Transferring Federal Records (2nd Edition) Mar-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=36184

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 328 Centeral Rent Account (1st Edition) Jan-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=29217

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, 329 Instruction and Guidance to Comply with Requirements for D&B DUNS and CCR and 

Reporting Requirements (1st Edition) Jan-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=29306

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 330 Collection and RecordKeepting of Receipts for Fleet Card Purcheses (1st Edition) Mar-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=29688

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 331 Notice of Grant and Agreement Award (1st Edition) Mar-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=29712

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 332 Blanket Purchase Agreement with United Parcel Services, Domestic Delivery Services 

(DDS2) (1st Edition) Apr-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=29835

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 333 Timely Transaction Report (1st Edition) Jun-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=30057

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 334 Cardholder Criteria (1st Edition) Jun-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=30222

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 335 National Headquearters (NHQ) Delegations of Authority Centralized Email Box (1st Edition) Jan-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=31220

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 336 Space Sharing with NRCS Non-Federal Partners Jan-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=31222

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 338 Green Purchasing Pilot Program (GPPP) (1st Edition) Feb-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=31226

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 339 Detailed Procedures for Requesting a Fleet Charge Card (1st Edition) Feb-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=31435

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 340

Revised Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 Appropriations Restrictions on Use of Funds to Enter Into 

Financial Transactions with Corporations with Felony Convictions or Delinquent Taxes (1st 

Edition)

Sep-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=31547

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 341

Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 Appropriations Restrictions on Use of Funds to Enter Into Financial 

Transactions with Felon or Tax Delinquent Corporations for Real Property Leases (1st 

Edition)

Mar-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=31557

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 342 Detail Procedures for Requesting a Pool Credit Card (1st Edition) Apr-12 other

Yes

n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=31754
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FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 343 Detailed Procedures for Monitoring Fleet and Pool Charges Card Purchases (1st Edition) May-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=31226

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 347 National Headquarters (NHQ) Memorandum of Understanding, Grant, Cooperative, and 

Contribution Agreements Mar-13 other

Yes

n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=33561

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 348 NHQ Interagency Agreements Standard Operating Procedures Apr-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=33607

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 349 Freeze the Footprint (1st Edition) Jan-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=34686

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 350 Managing Content on Shared Drives (1st Edition) Feb-14 other

Yes

n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=34774

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 351 Methodology for Condition Assessment Surveys and Determining Defereed Maintenance 

and Reparirs Estimate Date (1st Edition) Apr-14 other

Yes

n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=35564

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 352 Real Property Lease Scoring May-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=35648

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 353 Standard Operating Procedures – Watershed Rehabilitation Program (WSRP) Project 

Agreement Templates Jul-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=36061

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 354

Instruction and Guidance for Verification of Current Entity Central Contractor Registration 

(CCR) on the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) Prior to Making Obligations and 

Payments

Jul-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=36071

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 355 Standard Operating Procedures – Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program Project 

Agreements Apr-16 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=39348

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 356 Application of Indirect Costs to NRCS Grant, Cooperative, and Contribution Agreements Feb-17 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=40517

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 120, Part 357 Disposition of Land Treatment Program Contract Documents Mar-17 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=40533

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 130, Part 301 Nursing Mother's Guide Nov-11 other

Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=30949

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 130, Part 302 Subpart A, General Nov-11 other

Yes

n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=30989

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 130, Part 302 Subpart B, Policy Quality Management Oversight Nov-11 other

Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=30996

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 190, Part 305 Information Regarding Transitioning to the National Environmental Evaluation Worksheet, 

NRCS-CPA-52 Form

Jan-10 other

Yes

n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=26202

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 190, Part 306 NRCS Cultural Resources Training Module on Working Effectively with Tribal Government Feb-10 other

Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=26429

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 190, Part 307 Indigenous Stewardship Methods and NRCS Conservation Practices Guidebook (1st Edition) Aug-10 other

Yes

n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=27580

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 190, Part 309 National Air Quality Site Assessment Tool Jul-15 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=36874

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 190, Part 310 Biosecurity Protocols for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Operations Nov-15 other

Yes

n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=37881
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FPAC NRCS NI, Title 190, Part 311 Ecological Sciences Job Approval Authority Jun-16 other

Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=39525

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 190, Part 312 Wetland Determination and Labels Sep-16 other

Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=39898

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 190, Part 313 Nutrient Management Policy Implementation Feb-17 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=40477

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 200, Part 300 The Economic Impact Analysis Review Process Dec-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=36602

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 210, Part 300 Comparison of Soil Moisture Content Test Methods and Apparatus Dec-16 other

Yes

n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=40287

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 210, Part 301 Use of Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation and Vapor Retarders for Building Envelope 

Improvement

Mar-17 other

Yes

n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=40635

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 230, Part 300 Workplace Disputes (2nd Edition) Aug-08 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=21612

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 250, Part 303 Appropriate Usage of Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) Rates (1st Edition) Apr-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=22917

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 250, Part 304 AgLearn Training, Meeting, and Conference Registration, Obligation Payment Instructions 

(1st Edition)

Jun-09 other

Yes

n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=25107

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 250, Part 305 Federal Travel Regulation for Domestic Partners (1st Edition) Sep-15 other

Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=30230

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 250, Part 308 Timing of Demand Letters and Billing Requests Jan-16 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=38031

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 250, Part 309 Processing Advance Liquidations for the Small Watershed Rehabilitation Program (SWRP) Jun-17 other

Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=41118

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 260, Part 300 Public Information Functions and Responsibilities (3rd Edition) Sep-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=20040

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 260, Part 301 News Release Clearance Procedure (3rd Edition) Sep-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=20041

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 260, Part 302, Subparts 

A - H Printing and Publications Control Jun-10 other

Yes

n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/RollupViewer.aspx?hid=27691

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 260, Part 303 Photography and Audiovisuals (3rd Edition) May-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=26988

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 260, Part 304 Subpart A, Purchasing and Using Reprints Jun-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=21451

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 260, Part 305 Publications Use and Distribution May-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=20043

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 260, Part 306 Conservation Education Jun-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=20044

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 260, Part 307 Cooperative Ventures with Non-Government Entities (3rd Edition) Sep-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=20045

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 260, Part 308 Public Information Authorities and Delegations (3rd Edition) Sep-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=27689

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 260, Part 309 Design Jan-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=34708

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 270, Part 301 IT Resources Acquisition and Related Technologies Jun-08 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=21607

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 270, Part 303 Outlook User Groups/Outlook Resource Account and List Server May-08 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=21602

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 270, Part 304 Information Technology Assistance (1st Edition) May-08 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=21603

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 270, Part 305 Wireless Connection and Access to Shared Drive (1st Edition) May-08 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=21604
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FPAC NRCS NI, Title 270, Part 307 National Headquarters (NHQ) Procedures for Ordering Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) an Jun-08 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=21608

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 270, Part 308 Distribution of ESRI Software to NRCS to Partners and Authorized Contractors (1st Edition) Dec-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=33024

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 300, Part 300 Amended Instruction and Guidance for State Implementation of Easement 

Acquisition Enhanced Internal Controls Prior to Obligation, Payment, and Closing Jul-15 other

Yes

n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=37412

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 300, Part 301 Clarification and Guidance for State Management of Landowner Restoration 

Conservation Practice Contracts Aug-16 other

Yes

n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=39839

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 300, Part 302

Streamlining the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) Agricultural 

Land Easement (ALE) Cooperative and Grant Agreements Review and Approval 

Process for Template Agreements

May-17 other

Yes

n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=40791

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 300, Part 303

Instruction and Guidance for national review and approval of Areawide Market 

Analysis (AWMAs), Geographic Area Rate Cap (GARC), and Uniform Standard for 

Professional Appraisal Practices (USPAP)

Nov-17 other

Yes

n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=41664

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 340, Part 300 Citation Data Standards (2nd Edition) Sep-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=30115

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 340, Part 301 Source for Official NRCS Program and Financial Data Oct-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=32617

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 340, Part 302 How to Make Changes to the NRCS Delegations of Authority (1st Edition) Nov-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=33165

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 340, Part 303 Compliance Oversight Responsibilities Jul-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=34087

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 360, Part 301, 

Qualifications Standards Part 305, Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program Funding Mar-09 other

Yes

n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=22838

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 360, Part 301, 

Qualifications Standards Subpart A, GS-457, Soil Conservation Qualification Determinations Jul-08 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewDirective.aspx?hid=21585

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 360, Part 301, 

Qualifications Standards Part 309, Position Management Process May-16 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=39452

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 360, Part 302 Processing Organizational Change Proposals Mar-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33497

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 360, Part 303 New Procedures for National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI) Dec-08 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=22384

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 360, Part 304 Processing 2008 Annual Leave Restoration Requests Dec-08 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=22435

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 360, Part 305 Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program Funding (2nd Edition) Mar-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=22844

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 360, Part 306 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (1st Edition) Mar-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=22982

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 360, Part 307 Recruitment Procedures - Reemployed Annuitants American Recovery and 

Reinvestment Act of 2009 (1st Edition) Jul-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=25146

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 360, Part 308 NHQ Approval Required for Administrative Hiring Selections Feb-11 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=29449

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 360, Part 309 Position Management Process May-16 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=39559

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 360, Part 310

Personnel Action Guidance For Supervisor and Hiring Manager (1st Edition) 

Subpart A Recruitment Action Requests 

Subpart B – Nonrecruitment Action Requests 

Subpart C – Exhibits, published August 2015

Apr-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=34044

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 360, Part 311 Guidance for Details in to National Headquarters May-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=35647

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 360, Part 312 Qualifications Review Panel Aug-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=36141

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 360, Part 314 NRCS Human Resources Accountability Plan Jul-16 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=39710
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USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 360, Part 315 Implementing the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act in the Natural 

Resources Conservation Service

Mar-16 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=39292

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 360, Part 316 Employee Hardship Requests Jan-17 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=40345

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 360, Part 317 Temporary Promotions and Details Feb-17 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=40454

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 360, Part 318 AgLearn System Access for NRCS Partners, Contractors, and Volunteers Who Do 

Not Access the USDA Network

other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=41672

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 390, Part 310 Instructions and Guidance for Watershed Rehabilitation Dam Assessments Aug-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=36150

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 410, Part 300 Key Tribal Policies, Procedures and Partnerships, A Reference Guide for NRCS 

Employees Jan-08 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=21536

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 410, Part 301 Tribal Consultation, A Guide for Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) 

Employees Jun-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=24916

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 430, Part 305 Soil Data Join Recorrelation (SDJR) Initiative Nov-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=32660

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 430, Part 306 Ecological Site Inventory and Ecological Site Description Apr-15 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=37106

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 440, Part 301 Policy Nov-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=32657

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 440, Part 302 Mediation Policy and Procedure Nov-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=36527

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 440, Part 303

Instruction and Guidance for Addressing Access to Conservation Easements 

Acquired Under the Agricultural Land Easement Component of the Agricultural 

Conservation Easement Program (ACEP-ALE), the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection 

Program (FRPP), and the Cooperative Agreement Component of the Grassland 

Reserve Program (GRP)

Dec-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=36606

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 440, Part 304 Guidance for Processing Equitable Relief Cases for the Chief’s Consideration Dec-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=36625

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 440, Part 305

Instruction and Guidance for Addressing Participant Contracts with Entities That 

Have Not Complied Fully With the Federal Financial Accountability and 

Transparency Act (Transparency Act) Requirements at 2 CFR Part 25

Sep-15 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=37609

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 440, Part 306 Guidance for Implementing Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA) and 

Environmental Quality Incentives Programs (EQIP) Oct-15 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=37816

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 440, Part 307 Instructions for Implementing National Program and Landscape Conservation 

Initiatives

Nov-16 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=37826

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 450, Part 301 Subpart A, Purpose, Background, and NRCS National Water and Climate Center Responsibilit Jan-17 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=40291

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 450, Part 301 Subpart B, Instructions for State-Level FOTG Content Managers and Technical Contacts Jan-17 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=40294

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 450, Part 301 Subpart C, Exhibits Jan-17 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=40295

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 450, Part 303 Guidance on Soil Climate Analysis Network (SCAN) Station Investment May-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=24961

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 450, Part 304 Purpose, Implementation, Timeframe, Definitions, Responsibilities, and Coordination for 

Wind Erosion Prediction System (WEPS) Mar-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=26628

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 450, Part 305 Guidance for Conservation Innovation Technology Transfer Mar-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33538

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 450, Part 306 National List of Hydric Soils as a Module in the Field Office Technical Guide Aug-17 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=41339

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 450, Part 307 Instructions for Archiving Historical Cost Data on the Field Office Technical Guide (FOTG) 

and Establishing a Link to the National Payment Schedule Web Site Aug-17 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=41343

FPAC NRCS NI, Title 450, Part 308 Agricultural Air Quality Conservation Measures Reference Guides Feb-18 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=41975

n/a n/a
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FPAC NRCS Intra-Office Instrustions 

Title 190_120_102 Facilities Services 13-May-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33808

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject Release Date Document 

Description

Significant 

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Date 

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to OMB for 

Review

RIN or 

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Identify

ing 

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User Guides (UG) 

FPAC NRCS UG_190_12_1 Manure Management Planner (MMP) Version 0.31, Computer Program and 

Documentation May-12 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=31876

FPAC NRCS UG_210_11_39 Release and Availability of ArcSWAT 2009.93.6 Jun-11

other Yes

n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=30302

FPAC NRCS UG_210_11_41 WinPond Version 1.7 Computer Program and User Documentation Sep-11

other Yes

No n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=30620

FPAC NRCS UG_210_13_2 WinTR-55 Version 1.00.10, Small Watershed Hydrology Computer Program Oct-12

other Yes n/a n/a

https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=32546

FPAC NRCS UG 210_13_8 Hydrologic Engineering Center – Ecosystem Functions Model (HEC-EFM) Version 3.0.NET 

Computer Program and Documentation Jun-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=34023

FPAC NRCS UG 210-14-2 HEC-GeoRAS 10.1 for ArcGIS 10.1 Nov-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=34443

FPAC NRCS UG_210_14_3 HEC-GeoHMS 10.1 for ArcGIS 10.1 Nov-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=34511

FPAC NRCS UG_210_14_4 HEC-ResSim 3.0a Mar-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=34987

FPAC NRCS UG 210-14-5 Sheet-Pile Wall Design by Classical Methods (CWALSHT) Jul-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=36110

FPAC NRCS UG 210-14-6 GeoObserver for Dams Aug-15 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=36166

FPAC NRCS UG 210-14-7 USDA Structural Design 1.1.0 Aug-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=36168

FPAC NRCS UG_210_15_3 Soil, Plant, Atmosphere, Water Field and Pond Hydrology Model (SPAW), Version 6.02.75 Nov-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=36521

FPAC NRCS UG_210_15_4 EFH-2, Version 1.1.2, Computer Program Dec-14 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=36551

FPAC NRCS UG_210_15_5 DamWatch Apr-15 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=37130

FPAC NRCS UG_210_15_6 SITES 2005, Version 2005.1.8, Water Resource Site Analysis Computer Program and User 

Documentation Apr-15 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=37229

FPAC NRCS UG 210-16-3 Animal Waste Management (AWM) Version 2.4 and User’s Guide Feb-15 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=39079

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject Release Date Document 

Description

Significant 

Guidance 

Under 

Section 

1(4)

Date 

Submitted 

to OMB for 

Review

RIN or 

Other 

Identify

ing 

Number

Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

FPAC NRCS UG 210-16-4

WinTR-55 Version 1.00.10 Database Update (WinTR-55 DB) Updated “NRCS_Storm_Data” 

File, and Updates to the “RainfallDistributions,” “DimensionlessUnitHydrographs,” and 

“Sample Files” Folders for WinTR-55

Mar-16 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=39241

FPAC NRCS UG 210-16-5 AutoCAD 2016 Core Package Software May-16 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=39416

FPAC NRCS UG_210_17_1 FHWA HY-8, Version 7.50, Culvert Hydraulic Analysis Computer Program and 

Documentation Nov-16 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=40042

FPAC NRCS UG_210_17_2 Engineering Field Tools, Version 4.0.2.2, Computer Program and Documentation Dec-17 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=40214

FPAC NRCS UG 210_17_3 HEC-RAS 5.0.3 Computer Program and Documentation Jan-17 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=40299

FPAC NRCS UG_210_17_4 WinFlume 1.06.0006 Mar-17 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=40638

FPAC NRCS UG_210_17_5 PeakFQ Version 7.1 Apr-17 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=40697

FPAC NRCS UG_210_17_6 WinDAM-C, Version 1.1.007, Computer Program Sep-17 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=41469

FPAC NRCS UG 210-18-1 WinTR-20, Version 3.20.0000, Computer Program Oct-17 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=41484

FPAC NRCS UG 210-18-2 HEC-HMS, Version 4.2.1, Computer Program Oct-17 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=41529

FPAC NRCS UG 390-15-1 Updated Version of Program Information Tracking System (POINTS) Aug-15 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=37544

FPAC NRCS UG_430_8_4 Pedon PC 3.01 Software Release Feb-08 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=20038

FPAC NRCS UG_430_8_5 Soil Resource Inventory Toolbox Software Release – SRITB 1.1.18 May-08 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=20039

FPAC NRCS UG_430_9_6 Agronomic Guide – Release of User Guide for National Commodity Crop Productivity Index 

(NCCPI), Version 1.0, 2008 Apr-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=22984

FPAC NRCS UG_430_9_7 RELEASE OF SOIL CHANGE GUIDE: PROCEDURES FOR SOIL SURVEY AND RESOURCE 

INVENTORY, VERSION 1.1 Apr-09 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=22986

FPAC NRCS UG_430_11_8 Official Series Description (OSD) and Soil Classification (SC) Maintenance Tool Release Oct-10 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=28478

FPAC NRCS UG_430_13_1 Java Newhall Simulation Model (jNSM) Software Release Jan-13 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=33105

FPAC NRCS UG 450-18-1 Guidance for Maintaining Conservation Practice Standards Data Oct-17 other Yes n/a n/a https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/viewerFS.aspx?hid=41544
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject Release Date

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Description

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Section 1(4)

Date Submitted 

to OMB for 

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RIN or Other 

Identifying 

Number Hyperlink to the Document

REE NIFA REEport Financial Report Manual NIFA Awardees 2/5/18 other No N/A N/A

https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/reso

urce/REEport%20Financial%20Report%20Ma

nual%2001242018.pdf

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject (WHO) Release Date

Document 

Description

RIN or Other 

Identifying 

Number Hyperlink to the Document

FNCS FNS WIC Disaster Guidance WIC State agencies 11/17/2017 guidance N/A https://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/wic/WIC-Disaster-Guidance.pdf

FNCS FNS

Advance Planning Documents, User Interface, One 

Card Concept WIC State agencies 10/23/2017 guidance N/A https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/ebt-guidance

FNCS FNS WIC Vendor Management Handbook

Regional Offices, WIC State 

agencies 9/5/2017 guidance N/A

https://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/wic/WIC-Vendor-Management-Handbook-PublicVersion-9.17-508.pdf

FNCS FNS WIC 2017-2018 Income Eligibility Guidelines WIC State agencies, public 4/18/2017 memoranda 2017-3 https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/wic-2017-2018-income-eligibility-guidelines

FNCS FNS

State Agency Compliance with Split Tender 

Implementation Requirements WIC State agencies 12/23/2016 memoranda 2017-2 

https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/state-agency-compliance-split-tender-implementationrequirements

FNCS FNS

New MIS Guidelines and Revised Procedures for 

EBT and MIS Grant Funding WIC State agencies 10/18/2016 memoranda 2017-1 

https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/new-mis-guidelines-and-revised-procedures-ebt-and-mis-grantfunding

FNCS FNS Separation of Duties WIC State agencies 8/19/2016 memoranda 2016-5 https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/separation-duties

FNCS FNS Verification of Certification WIC State agencies 8/11/2016 memoranda 2016-4 https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/verification-certification

FNCS FNS Breastfeeding Policy and Guidance WIC State agencies 7/31/2016 guidance N/A https://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/wic/WIC-Breastfeeding-Policy-and-Guidance.pdf

FNCS FNS EBT Final Rule Q&As WIC State agencies, public 7/15/2016

frequently asked 

questions N/A https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/wic/FinalRuleQA.pdf

FNCS FNS FY2017 WIC ME Target Area Memo Regional Offices 7/12/2016 memoranda N/A

http://fncs/fns/fnsmeval/Program%20Resources1/WIC/Target%20Memos/WIC%20ME%20Tar

get%20Memo%20FY%202017-2018%20FP.pdf

FNCS FNS Questions and Answers about the WIC Food PackagWIC State agencies 3/28/2016

frequently asked 

questions N/A http://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/wic/QAs-FP-Webpages.pdf

FNCS FNS WIC Food Package Guidance WIC State agencies 3/17/2016 guidance N/A https://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/wic/WIC-Food-Package-Policy-Guidance.pdf

FNCS FNS

Updated Nondiscrimination Statement for WIC 

State Agencies WIC State agencies, public 10/26/2015 memoranda 2016-2 https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/updated-nondiscrimination-statement-wic-state-agencies

FNCS FNS

Medicaid Primary Payer for Exempt Infant 

Formulas and Medical Foods WIC State agencies 9/25/2015 memoranda 2015-7 

https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/medicaid-primary-payer-exempt-infant-formulas-and-medicalfoods

FNCS FNS

Promising Practices in WIC Food Cost 

Containment WIC State agencies 8/10/2015 memoranda 2015-6 https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/promising-practices-wic-food-cost-containment

FNCS FNS

Increase in the Cash Value Voucher for Pregnant, 

Postpartum, and Breastfeeding Women WIC State agencies, public 6/25/2015 memoranda 2015-4 

https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/increase-cash-value-voucher-pregnant-postpartum-andbreastfeeding-women

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject (WHO) Release Date

Document 

Description

RIN or Other 

Identifying 

Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

FNCS FNS WIC Universal MIS – EBT Interface WIC State agencies 3/1/2015 guidance N/A

https://fnsprod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/wic/WIC%20Universal%20MIS%20%20EBT%20Interfac

e%20Specification%20March%202015.pdf

FNCS FNS

Eligibility of White Potatoes for Purchase with the 

Cash-Value Voucher WIC State agencies, public 12/30/2014 memoranda 2015-3 https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/eligibility-white-potatoes-purchase-cash-value-voucher

FNCS FNS

Protecting WIC Participant Confidentiality Within 

CDC Screening Protocols WIC State agencies 11/17/2014 memoranda 2015-2 

https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/protecting-wic-participant-confidentiality-within-cdc-screeningprotocols

FNCS FNS WIC Operating Rules WIC State agencies 11/10/2014 guidance N/A

https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/wic/WIC-EBT-Operating-Rules-September2014.pdf

FNCS FNS

WIC Food Package Rule: Implementation of 

Lowfat (1 percent) and Nonfat Milks Provision WIC State agencies 3/27/2014 memoranda 2014-6 

https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/wic-food-package-rule-implementation-lowfat-1-percent-andnonfat-milks-provision

FNCS FNS

Reporting Permanently Disqualified WICOnly/Authorized Store Owners to the System for 

Award Management (SAM) WIC State agencies 3/19/2014 memoranda 2014-5 

https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/reporting-permanently-disqualified-wic-onlyauthorized-storeowners-system-award-management-sam

FNCS FNS

Vendor Management: Incentive Items, Vendor 

Discounts and Coupons WIC State agencies 2/7/2014 memoranda 2014-3 https://www.fns.usda.gov/vendor-management-incentive-items-vendor-discounts-and-coupons

FNCS FNS Issuance of Infant Food in the WIC Food Package WIC State agencies 2/4/2014 memoranda 2014-2 https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/issuance-infant-food-wic-food-package

FNCS FNS

Clarification on Medical Documentation for Infant 

Formula Issued in Food Packages I and II WIC State agencies 1/1/2014 memoranda 2014-1A 

https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/clarification-medical-documentation-infant-formula-issued-foodpackages-i-and-ii

FNCS FNS Changes to Abbott Infant Formula Product Line WIC State agencies 12/4/2013 memoranda 2014-1 https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/changes-abbott-infant-formula-product-line

FNCS FNS

OIG Hotline Information on WIC Food 

Instruments WIC State agencies 6/10/2013 memoranda 2013-4 https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/oig-hotline-information-wic-food-instruments

FNCS FNS Income Eligibility Guidance WIC State agencies, public 4/26/2013 memoranda 2013-3 https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/income-eligibility-guidance

Offsetting Federal Claims against WIC State 

Agencies 

Regional Offices, WIC State 

agencies 2/7/2013 memoranda 2013-1 https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/offsetting-federal-claims-against-wic-state-agencies

FNCS FNS WIC Technical Implementation Guide WIC State agencies 9/30/2012 guidance N/A https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/WICEBT-TechnicalImplementationGuide.pdf

FNCS FNS

Offering to Sell WIC Foods, Benefits, and/or EBT 

Cards Publicly or Online WIC State agencies, public 2/10/2012 memoranda 2012-1 

https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/offering-sell-wic-foods-benefits-andor-ebt-cards-publicly-oronline

FNCS FNS

Conversion Factors for WIC Income Eligibility 

Guidelines (IEGs) WIC State agencies 6/8/2011 memoranda 2011-7 https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/conversion-factors-wic-income-eligibility-guidelines-iegs

FNCS FNS

Authority to exceed the maximum amount of liquid 

infant formula WIC State agencies 6/1/2011 memoranda 2011-6 https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/authority-exceed-maximum-amount-liquid-infant-formula
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject (WHO) Release Date

Document 

Description

RIN or Other 

Identifying 

Number Hyperlink to the Document

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory

FNCS FNS WIC Nutrition Risk Criteria WIC State agencies 5/20/2011 memoranda 2011-5 https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/wic-nutrition-risk-criteria

FNCS FNS EBT One Card Concept - Technical Considerations WIC State agencies 4/10/2011 other N/A

https://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/EBT-OneCardConcept-TechnicalConsiderations-05-

10-11.pdf

FNCS FNS

Implementation of WIC-Related Electronic Benefit 

Transfer (EBT) Provisions of P.L. 111-296 WIC State agencies, public 3/22/2011 memoranda 2011-3 

https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/implementation-wic-related-electronic-benefit-transfer-ebtprovisions-pl-111-296

FNCS FNS

State-Level Estimates of Infants and Pre-SchoolAge Children at or Below 185 Percent of Poverty Regional Offices, WIC State 

agencies, public 9/8/2010 memoranda N/A

https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/state-level-estimates-infants-and-pre-school-age-children-orbelow-185-percent-poverty

FNCS FNS

Payments to Certain Filipino World War II 

Veterans - Exclusion from Income and Resources WIC State agencies 3/10/2010 memoranda 2010-5 

https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/payments-certain-filipino-world-war-ii-veterans-exclusion-incomeand-resources

FNCS FNS Haitian Refugees in the WIC Program WIC State agencies 3/3/2010 memoranda 2010-4 https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/haitian-refugees-wic-program

FNCS FNS Transition Participation Reporting WIC State agencies 12/9/2009 memoranda 2010-3 https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/transition-participation-reporting

FNCS FNS

Implementation of Public Law (P.L) 111-80 

Exclusion of Combat Pay from WIC Income 

Eligibility Determination WIC State agencies 11/2/2009 memoranda 2010-2 

https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/implementation-public-law-pl-111-80-exclusion-combat-pay-wicincome-eligibility-determination

FNCS FNS State Agency Furloughs and Shutdowns WIC State agencies 9/18/2009 memoranda 2009-3 https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/state-agency-furloughs-and-shutdowns

FNCS FNS WIC EBT Cost Analysis Model WIC State agencies 3/1/2009 other N/A

https://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/WIC_EBT_Analysis_Model2009_MS97_2003%5B1%5D.xls

FNCS FNS WIC EBT Cost Analysis Instructions WIC State agencies 3/1/2009 other N/A https://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/Model_Instructions%5B1%5D_0.pdf

FNCS FNS

Clarification on Use of the WIC Acronym and 

Logo Public 12/31/2008 memoranda 2009-1 https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/clarification-use-wic-acronym-and-logo

FNCS FNS WIC Nutrition Services Documentation WIC State agencies 7/3/2008 memoranda 2008-4 https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/wic-nutrition-services-documentation

FNCS FNS

Guidance--State Agency Model (SAM) Systems 

Transfer Requirements WIC State agencies 2/2/2008 memoranda 2007-2a https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/guidance-state-agency-model-sam-systems-transfer-requirements

FNCS FNS WIC Program Explanation for Participants WIC State agencies 1/15/2008 memoranda 2008-1 https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/wic-program-explanation-participants
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject Release Date

Document 

Description

Significant 

Guidance Under 

Section 1(4)

Date Submitted 

to OMB for 

Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying 

Number Hyperlink to the Document

FNCS FNS

Updated Nondiscrimination Statement for FMNP 

State Agencies FMNP State agencies 10/26/2015 memoranda No N/A 2016-1 https://www.fns.usda.gov/fmnp/updated-nondiscrimination-statement-fmnp-state-agencies

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject Release Date

Document 

Description

Significant 

Guidance Under 

Section 1(4)

Date Submitted 

to OMB for 

Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying 

Number Hyperlink to the Document

FNCS FNS SFMNP 2017-2018 Income Eligibility Guidelines SFMNP State agencies 4/18/2017 memoranda No N/A 2017-1 https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfmnp/sfmnp-2017-2018-income-eligibility-guidelines

FNCS FNS

Updated Nondiscrimination Statement for SFMNP 

State Agencies SFMNP State agencies 10/26/2015 memoranda No N/A 2016-1 https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfmnp/updated-nondiscrimination-statement-sfmnp-state-agencies

FNCS FNS

Payments to Certain Filipino World War II 

Veterans - Exclusion from Income and Resources SFMNP State agencies 3/10/2010 memoranda No N/A 2010-1 

https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfmnp/payments-certain-filipino-world-war-ii-veterans-exclusion-incomeand-resources

FNCS FNS Policy of Honey for SFMNP SFMNP State agencies 5/19/2009 memoranda No N/A 2009-2 https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfmnp/policy-honey-sfmnp

FNCS FNS Rebates from the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 SFMNP State agencies 7/3/2008 memoranda No N/A 2008-3 https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfmnp/rebates-economic-stimulus-act-2008

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory
Mission 

Area Agency Title Subject Release Date

Document 

Description

Significant 

Guidance Under 

Section 1(4)

Date Submitted 

to OMB for 

Review

RIN or Other 

Identifying 

Number Hyperlink to the Document

TFAA FAS

Food Assistance Program Implementation 

Guidebook

Best practices for 

implementation of Food 

Assistance agreements

6/1/12

(estimate) guidance No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/sites/default/files/fas_food_assist

ance_programs_guidebook.pdf

TFAA FAS

Food for Progress and McGovern-Dole Indicators 

and Definitions

M&E for Food Assistance 

Programs 8/16/16 circular No N/A N/A

https://www.fas.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2016-

10/indicator_handbook_updated_august_2016_final_8-16-

16.pdf

TFAA FAS McGovern-Dole Learning Agenda

M&E for McGovern-Dole 

Program 2/18/16 statement No N/A N/A

https://apps.fas.usda.gov/fais/public/files/MGD%20Learning

%20Agenda%20Final.pdf

TFAA FAS Food for Progress Learning Agenda

M&E for Food for Progress 

Program 7/1/16 statement No N/A N/A

https://apps.fas.usda.gov/fais/public/files/FFPr%20Learning

%20Agenda%20Final.pdf

USDA Regulatory Reform Task Force: Guidance Document Inventory
Appendix PP

United States Postal Service
THoMAS J. [,rARsr-rALL

GoTEML CouNsEAND BGcUIlvE VIoE PaEsEcn.T

-UNITEDSTATES ZPosraLsERvtcE

January 26, 2018

The Honorable Trey Gowdy The Honorable Mark Meadows Chairman Chairman

Committee on Oversight Subcommittee on Government Operations

and Government Reform House of Representatives

House of Representatives Washington, DC 205'15-6143

Washington, DC 20151-6143

The Honorable Jim Jordan The Honorable Gary J. Palmer Chairman Chairman

Subcommittee on Healthcare, Benefits, Subcommittee on lntergovernmental Affairs

and Administrative Rules House of Representatives

House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515-6143

Washington, DC 2051 5-6143

The Honorable Blake Farenthold

Chairman

Subcommittee on the lnterior, Energy,

and Environment

House of Representatives

Washington, DC 20151-6143

Dear Chairmen Gowdy, Meadows, Jordan, Palmer, and Farenthold:

This is in response to your January 11,2018letter seeking information on federal agencies'

use of "guidance documents" and requesting a list of any "guidance documents" issued by

each agency since January 1, 2008. For the reasons stated below, the U.S. Postal Service

does not have information that would meaningfully respond to the Committee on Oversight

and Government Reform's request.

The Postal Service is not an "agency" within the meaning of Title 5 of the United States

Code. lt is an independent establishment ofthe executive branch ofthe Government,l and

sells products and services to the public.2 ln creating the modern Postal Service (and

I 39 U.S.C. S 201.

2 See Shane v. Buck,658 F. Supp. 908, 914 (D. Utah 1985) ("The Postat Service is primarily

concerned with the delivery of services, not with regulation."), affd,817 F.2d 87 (loth Cir. 1987);

accord Standard Oil Div., Am. Oil Co. v. Starks, 528 F.2d 201,204 (7lh Cn.1975) (noting that,,most,,

of the Postal Service's work "is not governmental in nature," and it exercises "powers that are

common to any business organization").

475 LENFAM Puzc SW

WraHrNGroN DC 20260 1 100

PHoN€: 202 268-5555

FA! 202 268 6981
-zabolishing its Cabinet-level predecessor, the Post Office Department) by passing the Postal

Reorganization Act of 1970 ("PRR';,3 Congress's central purpose was to modernize the

provision of postal services, end bureaucratic inefficiency and allow the Postal Service to

operate like a business.a Congress recognized that, forthe Postal Service to achieve its

core misslon of providing universal postal services to the public, it should operate free from

the impediments that constrain typical agency action.s

Congress accomplished this aim largely by providing the Postal Service with operational

independence "with powers equivalent to a private business enterprise."6 So, for example,

the Reorganization Act gives the Postal Service independent authority to direct its own

operations based on business needs, including the authority to hire its own employees,T as

well as the general powers to sue and be sued, to contract, to acquire and sell real and

personal property, and to settle claims.s The PRA also broadly exempts the Postal Service

from constraints affecting the operations of federal agencies, including "Federal laws

dealing with public or federal contracts, property, works, officers, employees, budgets, or

funds."s ln addition, and perhaps most relevant here, the PRA grants the Postal Service

independent authority to adopt, amend, and repeal such rules and regulations as may be

necessary to execute its functions,l0 and exempts such rules and regulations from the

rulemaking requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act.11

ln fact, the Postal Service is exempt not only from the Administrative Procedure Act, but

also from the entire framework within which Title 5 agencies exercise regulatory and

policymaking power.l2 For example, the Paperuork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. S 3501 et

seg., which requires the Office of Management and Budget ("OMB'), among other things, to

develop and oversee implementation of policies concerning the manner in which public

information is disseminated and received, does not apply to the Postal Service. 13 Similarly,

3 Pub. L. No. 91-375, 84 Stat. 7'19 (1970).

1 See Franchise Tax Bd. of Cal. v. U.S. Posta/ Serv., 467 U.S. 512, 520 (1984) (the general design

of the PRA was to have the Postal Service "be run more like a business than had its predecessor,

the Post Office Department."); Standard Oil Div, 528 F.2d at 202.

s See 116 Cong.Rec. 21,709 (1970) (remarks of Sen. Mccee) ("Delivering the mail is simply not in

the same category of policymaking and program-development as foreign policy, national defense,

housing, highway construction, or health and education assistance to State and local governments. lt

is an essential, business-oriented service, . . . landl its role can be fulfilled with a greater degree of

efficiency if it is removed from the ordinary channels, administrative controls, and legislative

restrictions of other agencies in the executive branch."); see a/so H.R. Rep. No. 9'l-1104, at 13

(1970) (postal reform was designed to remove "management of the Postal Service from both

presidential and congressional areas of concern"); S. Rep. No. 91-912, at 4 (1970) (executive

authority ofthe Postal Service should be "independent of ordinary legislative and executive

supervision and control").

6 Beneficial Fin. Co. of N.Y. v. Dallas. 571

7 39 U.S C S 1001(eX2).

8 39 U.S.C. S 401.

'g 

39 U.S.C. S 410(a).

1o 39 U.S.C. S 401(2).

F .2d 125, 128 (2d Cn 1978).

11 39 U.S.C. S 410(a). See Kuzma v. U.S. Posta/ Serv., 798 F.2d 29,31 (2d Cir. 1986); Nat'l Easter

Seal Soc'y for Crippled Children & Adults v. U.S. Posta/ Serv., 656 F.2d 754,766-67 (D.C. Cir.

1981).

12 See Am. Postal Works Union, AFL-CIO v. U.S. Postal Serv., 541 F.Supp. 2d 95, 98 (D.D.C. 2008)

(in restructuring the Postal Service, Congress chose "the expedient of cost-constraints over the

impediment of proceduralized oversight as the best way of keeping USPS in line with its mission.").

13 Kuzma,798 F.2d at 32', Shane,658 F. Supp. a1915, affd,817 F.2d87.
-Jihe Postal Service is not subjected to OMB's Final Bulletin for Agency Good Guidance

Practlces,la which established review processes for "significant" sub-regulatory "guidance

documents" issued by agencies; or to other aspects of the regulatory system originating in

Executive Order 12866, which established the process through which federal regulatory

actions taken by agencies are reviewed by the Office of lnformation and Regulatory Affairs

('OIRA') and which required agencies to submit a Unified Regulatory Agenda to OIRA

detailing regulatory actions under development or review.15 Just as Executive Order 12866

did not apply to the Postal Service, neither did subsequent Executive Orders that

maintained and built upon the framework that it established.16

For these reasons, the issues identified in the April 2015 Report of the Government

Accountability Office (GAO), on which the Committee's January 11 letter relied, are

inapplicable to the Postal Service. For federal "agencies," the distinction between

"regulations" and "guidance documents" determines whether an agency action is subject to

the rulemaking requirements of the APA. Similarly, the distinction between "significant"

guidance documents and other guidance documents dictates whether an agency action is

subject to OMB's Good Guidance rules (and OIRA review). None of these distinctions are

relevant to the Postal Service's actions. To be sure, like any business, the Postal Service

publishes reference materials to educate customers about the services it offers and to

assist customers in complying with relevant technical requirements. lt has made these

materials widely available through its customer-facing websites, RIBBS

(https://ribbs. usps.gov), and PostalPro (https:i/postalpro. usps.com). Further, it has

published since 1880 lhe Postal Bulletrn, a bi-weekly compendium of updates to service

offerings, procedures and forms (https://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/welcome.htm). But

these are not "guidance documents" as defined in the Committee's letter, because the

Postal Service does not operate within the rulemaking apparatus that applies to agencies.

Accordingly, we do not believe we have any documents that would meaningfully respond to

the Committee's request.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

1172 Fed. Reg. 3432 (Jan. 25,2007).

15 Exec. Order No. 12866, 58 Fed. Reg. 51735 (Sept. 30, 1993)

16 Exec. Order No . 13258, 67 Fed. Reg. 9385 (Feb. 26, 20021', Exec. Order No. 13563, 76 Fed. Reg.

3821 (Jan. 18, 201 1); Exec. Order No. '13771 

, 82 Fed. Reg. 9339 (Jan. 30, 2017\; Exec. Order No.

13777 , 82 Fed. Reg. 12285 (Feb. 24, 2017\ (requiring agencies to create Regulatory Reform Task

Force).
-4-

cc: The Honorable Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

The Honorable Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member

Subcommittee on Government Operations

The Honorable Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ranking Member

Subcommittee on Healthcare, Benefits, and Administrative Rules

The Honorable Val Butler Demings, Ranking Member

Subcommittee on lntergovernmental Affairs

The Honorable Stacey E. Plaskett, Ranking Member

Subcommittee on the lnterior, Energy, and Environment
Appendix QQ 

Department of Veterans Affairs 


	



		

	
	

		

		


Department of Veterans Affairs Guidance (CY2008-2017)

Title Type Abstract Document_number html_url Dependents' Educational Assistance

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) regulation regarding dependents' educational assistance. A recent statutory change provides eligibility for dependents' educational assistance for dependents of servicepersons who meet certain criteria. This final rule is necessary to incorporate statutory amendments into VA regulations.

 E7-25657 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/01/07/E7-25657/dependents-educational-assistance 

Education: Approval of Accredited Courses for VA Education Benefits

Rule This document amends regulations governing aspects of 

educational assistance programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to remove a requirement that had mirrored a former statutory requirement. This final rule reflects a statutory amendment that removed the statutory requirement that educational institutions offering accredited courses must notify VA and the student using VA education benefits of the amount of credit granted for the student's prior education and training.

 E7-25658 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/01/07/E7-25658/education-approval-of-accredited-courses-for-va-education-benefits 

Copayment for Medication

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is hereby giving 

notice that there is no change in the medication copayment rate for calendar year 2008 and the rate will remain at $8.00. The total amount of copayments in a calendar year for a veteran enrolled in one of the Priority Groups 2 through 6 shall not exceed the cap of $960.00. These rates are based on the Prescription Drug component of the Medical Consumer Price Index as cited in title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, part 17, Sec. 17.110.

 E8-211 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/01/10/E8-211/copayment-for-medication 

VA Acquisition Regulation: Plain Language Rewrite

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) Acquisition Regulation (VAAR). This document revises the VAAR to conform to plain language principles, updates delegations of authority, and removes nonregulatory material. The document also makes changes in format, arrangement, and numbering to make the VAAR parallel to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as required by the FAR. In addition, provisions that simply restate FAR provisions that are already applicable have been

removed, and procedures for providing notice and a hearing to resolve issues regarding possible violations of the Gratuities clause, for establishing qualified products lists, for suspending or debarring a contractor, for expediting payments to small businesses, and for reducing or suspending payments upon a finding of contract fraud have been added. The VAAR clause on Organizational Conflicts of Interest has been expanded to cover a broader range of services that may be subject to organizational conflicts of interest. Additional VAAR clauses have been added to the list of clauses for use in commercial item solicitations and contracts. Items that have been deleted include requirements for setting aside construction and architect-engineer solicitations for small businesses that are in conflict with current statute, a requirement to conduct an audit of section 8(a) price proposals that is contrary to current FAR requirements, and a VAAR provision that requested data from offerors on veteran-owned small businesses that has been replaced by a FAR provision. Guidance to contracting officers on the types of data that should be requested from a contractor when evaluating the contractor's financial condition has been added. Other additions include a 

 E7-25380 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/01/15/E7-25380/va-acquisition-regulation-plain-language-rewrite 
Veterans Education: 

Incorporation of Miscellaneous Statutory Provisions

Rule This document amends regulations governing various 

aspects of the education programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. These amendments reflect some of the provisions of the Veterans Education and Benefits Expansion Act of 2001, the Veterans Benefits Act of 2003, and the Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006. The changes include: Restoration of certain education benefits for individuals being ordered to active duty; restoration of Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance to certain full-time National Guard members; an opportunity for certain Vietnam-era veterans to qualify for Montgomery GI Bill education benefits; an increase in the maximum amount an individual can receive under the Senior Reserve Officer Training Corps educational assistance program and still qualify for the Montgomery GI Bill--Active Duty program; establishment of an ending date of the eligibility period for spouses under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program; expansion of special restorative training benefits to certain disabled spouses or disabled surviving spouses; and providing educational benefits for an independent study course that leads to a certificate reflecting

educational attainment offered by an institution of higher learning. The document also amends the education regulations by making changes to reflect current agency organization and nonsubstantive changes for the purpose of readability or clarity.

 E8-330 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/01/15/E8-330/veterans-education-incorporation-of-miscellaneous-statutory-provisions 

Allowance for Private Purchase of an Outer Burial Receptacle in Lieu of a GovernmentFurnished Graveliner for a Grave in a VA National Cemetery

Notice Public Law 104-275 was enacted on October 9, 1996. It 

allows the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide a monetary allowance towards the private purchase of an outer burial receptacle for use in a VA national cemetery. Under VA regulation (38 CFR 38.629), the allowance is equal to the average cost of Government-furnished graveliners less any administrative costs to VA. The law provides a veteran's survivors with the option of selecting a Government-furnished graveliner for use in a VA national cemetery where such use is authorized. The purpose of this Notice is to notify interested parties of the average cost of Government-furnished graveliners, administrative costs that relate to processing and paying the allowance, and the amount of the allowance payable for qualifying interments that occur during calendar year 2008.

 E8-984 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/01/22/E8-984/allowance-for-private-purchase-of-an-outer-burial-receptacle-in-lieu-of-a-government-furnished 

Increase in Mileage Reimbursement Rate and Deductible Amounts in the Beneficiary Travel Program

Notice This notice is to inform the public of the Secretary's 

decision to increase the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Beneficiary Travel program mileage reimbursement rate and deductible amounts under 38 U.S.C. 111 for travel of eligible beneficiaries in connection with VA health care and for other purposes. Effective February 1, 2008, the beneficiary travel mileage reimbursement rate is increased from 11 cents to 28.5 cents based upon mileage traveled to or from a Department facility or other place in connection with vocational rehabilitation, counseling required by the Secretary pursuant to 38 U.S.C. chapter 34, ``Educational Assistance'' or chapter 35, ``Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance'' or for the purpose of examination, treatment or care.

 E8-1641 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/02/01/E8-1641/increase-in-mileage-reimbursement-rate-and-deductible-amounts-in-the-beneficiary-travel-pro
Loan Guaranty: Loan 

Servicing and Claims Procedures Modifications

Rule This document establishes a new series for the Department 

of Veterans Affairs (VA) Loan Guaranty regulations, which will be phased in over an approximately eleven-month timeframe, as mortgage servicing industry segments ``go live'' on a new computer-based tracking system being established by VA. This new series replicates existing regulations for most aspects of the VA Loan Guaranty program, but also includes changes related to several aspects of the servicing and liquidating of guaranteed housing loans in default, and the submitting of guaranty claims by loan holders. Specific topics revised in the new 4800 series include: increasing authority of servicers to implement loss-mitigation options, making incentive 

payments to servicers for successful loss-mitigation options, establishing a system of measuring and ranking servicer performance, establishing updated reporting requirements, permitting loan holders to review liquidation appraisals, requiring holders to calculate the net value of the security property prior to foreclosure, establishing a timeframe for when foreclosure of a defaulted loan should be completed, limiting the amount of interest and other fees and charges that may be included in a guaranty claim, establishing allowable attorneys fees to be included in the guaranty claim, establishing a deadline for the submission of guaranty claims, modifying the requirements for title evidence for properties conveyed to VA following foreclosure, modifying the requirements for how long a holder must maintain records relating to loans for which VAhas paid a claim on the guaranty, and eliminating the requirement for the submission of legal procedural papers to VA. This document also includes specific revisions to three 

 08-337 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/02/01/08-337/loan-guaranty-loan-servicing-and-claims-procedures-modifications 

Fund Availability Under the VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs is announcing the 

availability of funds for applications for assistance under the ``Per Diem Only'' component of VA's Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program. This Notice contains information concerning the program, funding priorities, application process, and amount of funding 

available.

 E8-2933 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/02/15/E8-2933/fund-availability-under-the-va-homeless-providers-grant-and-per-diem-program 

Fund Availability Under the VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the 

availability of funds for applications for assistance under the Capital Grant component of VA's Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program. This Notice contains information concerning the program, funding priorities, application process, and amount of funding available.

 E8-2937 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/02/15/E8-2937/fund-availability-under-the-va-homeless-providers-grant-and-per-diem-program 

Enhanced-Use Lease of VA Property for the Development and Operation of a Transitional Housing Facility for Homeless Veterans at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Batavia, NY

Notice The Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 

intends to enter into an enhanced-use lease of approximately

7,196 square feet of underutilized space at the VA Medical Center in Batavia, New York. The selected lessee would finance, design, develop, operate and maintain a transitional housing facility consisting of no less than 7 two-bedroom units and 4 one-bedroom units for a total of 18 units. As consideration for the lease, eligible veterans would be provided facility units and related services on a priority basis at no cost to VA.

 E8-3414 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/02/25/E8-3414/enhanced-use-lease-of-va-property-for-the-development-and-operation-of-a-transitional-housi

Enhanced-Use Lease of VA Property for the Development and Operation of a Senior Housing Facility for Low Income Veterans at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Dayton, OH

Notice The Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 

intends to enter into an enhanced-use lease of approximately

6 acres of underutilized land at the VA Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio. The selected lessee will finance, design, develop, construct, operate, maintain and manage a facility to provide senior housing for low income veterans. The facility will include a single 3-story, newly constructed masonry building, with not less than 61 one-bedroom and 6 two-bedroom units and associated vehicular parking spaces. The lessee also will be required to provide VA with agreedupon ground rent payments and in- kind consideration consisting of priority placement and a discount rental rate that eligible veterans will pay to reside in the facility.

 E8-5723 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/03/21/E8-5723/enhanced-use-lease-of-va-property-for-the-development-and-operation-of-a-senior-housing-fa
National Cemetery 

Administration; Record of Decision for the Annex to the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, CA

Notice Pursuant to Section 102(2)(c) of the National 

Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(c), and the regulations of the Council on Environmental Quality that implement NEPA procedures, 40 CFR Parts 1500-1508, the Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration (VA) and the Department of the Navy (DON) announce their decision to enter into a land use agreement for the construction and operation of an annex to the existing Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, in San Diego, California. The land use agreement between the DON and the VA will govern the construction and operation of the cemetery annex at MCAS Miramar at Site 2, the preferred alternative, as described in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) of July 2007.

 E8-7498 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/04/10/E8-7498/national-cemetery-administration-record-of-decision-for-the-annex-to-the-fort-rosecrans-natio

Data Breaches Rule This document adopts, without change, the interim final rule

that was published in the Federal Register on June 22, 2007, addressing data breaches of sensitive personal information that is processed or maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This final rule implements certain provisions of the Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006. The regulations prescribe the mechanisms for taking action in response to a data breach of sensitive personal information.

 E8-7726 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/04/11/E8-7726/data-breaches 

GR Modifier Use by the Department of Veterans Affairs

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) bills health 

benefit plans for the cost of certain care delivered to veterans. Starting with dates of service on and after January 1, 2006, when medical residents deliver care in a VA Medical Center or clinic under the supervision of an attending physician, VA will issue its bill in the name of the attending physician but append the Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS) Level II modifier ``-GR'' to the CPT code for the service. For billing and payment purposes, the ``-GR'' modifier when used on VA 

billings has the same effect as the ``-GC'' or ``-GE'' modifier when used in billings from non-VA providers. The use of the ``-GC'' ``-GE'' modifiers is generally discontinued in VAbillings; they are used only as specifically permitted by VA policy.

 E8-7642 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/04/11/E8-7642/gr-modifier-use-by-the-department-of-veterans-affairs 

VA Adjudication Procedures Manual, M21-1; Rescission of Manual M21-1 Provisions Related to Exposure to Herbicides Based on Receipt of the Vietnam Service Medal

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rescinds 

provisions of its Adjudication Procedures Manual, M21-1 (Manual M21-1) that were found by the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (Veterans Court) not to have been properly rescinded.

 E8-7912 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/04/15/E8-7912/va-adjudication-procedures-manual-m21-1-rescission-of-manual-m21-1-provisions-related-to-

Elimination of CoPayment for Weight Management Counseling

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is taking direct 

action to amend its medical regulations concerning copayments for inpatient hospital care and outpatient medical care. More specifically, this rule designates weight management counseling (individual and group sessions) as a

service that is not subject to co-payment requirements. The intended effect of this direct final rule is to increase participation in weight management counseling by removing the co- payment barrier. This direct final rule also amends the medical regulations by making nonsubstantive changes to correct references to statutory provisions.

 E8-8097 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/04/16/E8-8097/elimination-of-co-payment-for-weight-management-counseling 

Loan Guaranty: Loan Servicing and Claims Procedures Modifications Segment 2 Effective Date

Notice This publication is to serve as notice that on April 18, 2008, 

Subpart F of Title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 36, will be applicable to industry segment 2. Program participants in the VA Home Loan Guaranty Program's servicing and claims activities were assigned to one of nine industry segments as part of the planned phased implementation of the rules in Subpart F. All program participants were given notice of their respective segments and were afforded opportunity to comment during the regulatory development process (see Supplementary Information section of this notice). Segment 2 participants will be under the authority of Subpart F rules on April 18, 2008. VA continues to work with these participants to ensure that all necessary servicing system modifications, defect corrections, interface testing and data transmission are addressed.

 E8-8381 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/04/18/E8-8381/loan-guaranty-loan-servicing-and-claims-procedures-modifications-segment-2-effective-date 
Notice and Assistance 

Requirements and Technical Correction

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

regulation governing VA's duty to provide a claimant with notice of the information and evidence necessary to substantiate a claim and VA's duty to assist a claimant in obtaining the evidence necessary to substantiate the claim. The purpose of these changes is to clarify when VA has no duty to notify a claimant of how to substantiate a claim for benefits, to make the regulation comply with statutory changes, and to streamline the development of claims. Additionally, we are making a non-substantive, technical correction to the statutory references in a separate part 3 regulation.

 E8-9454 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/04/30/E8-9454/notice-and-assistance-requirements-and-technical-correction 

Typographical Error: Notice and Assistance Requirements; Correction

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a 

document in the Federal Register of April 30, 2008, revising its regulation governing VA's duty to provide a claimant with notice of the information and evidence necessary to substantiate a claim and VA's duty to assist a claimant in obtaining the evidence necessary to substantiate the claim. The document inadvertently contained a typographical error, and this document corrects that error.

 E8-9966 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/05/06/E8-9966/typographical-error-notice-and-assistance-requirements-correction 

Provision of Hospital Care and Medical Services During Certain Disasters or Emergencies

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hereby 

establishes regulations regarding the provision of hospital care and medical services under the VA Emergency Preparedness Act of 2002, to individuals responding to, involved in, or otherwise affected by certain disasters or emergencies (including individuals who otherwise do not have VA eligibility for such care and services).

 E8-10488 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/05/12/E8-10488/provision-of-hospital-care-and-medical-services-during-certain-disasters-or-emergencies 

Graves Marked With a Private Headstone or Marker

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

regulations regarding the authority to provide a Governmentfurnished headstone or marker for placement on already 

marked graves of eligible veterans in private cemeteries. Pursuant to section 203 of the Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007, Congress has authorized VA to make this provision permanent and retroactive to November 1, 1990. This final rule is necessary to incorporate a statutory amendment into VA regulations.

 E8-10635 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/05/13/E8-10635/graves-marked-with-a-private-headstone-or-marker 

VA Veteran-Owned Small Business Verification Guidelines

Rule This interim final rule implements portions of the Veterans 

Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006. This law requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to verify ownership and control of veteran-owned small businesses, including service- disabled veteran-owned small businesses. According to this interim final rule, a contracting officer in the Department of Veterans Affairs may restrict competition for a requirement to a servicedisabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) or to a veteran-owned small business (VOSB) if that business is listed as ``verified'' in the VetBiz.gov Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database. The interim final rule defines the eligibility requirements for businesses to obtain ``verified'' status, explains examination procedures, and establishes records retention and review processes.

 E8-10489 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/05/19/E8-10489/va-veteran-owned-small-business-verification-guidelines 

Accreditation of Agents and Attorneys; Agent and Attorney Fees

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

regulations governing the representation of claimants for veterans benefits in order to implement provisions of the Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006, and to reorganize and clarify existing regulations. As amended, the regulations establish the procedures and rules necessary for VA to facilitate the paid representation of claimants by accredited agents and attorneys after a Notice of Disagreement has been filed with respect to a case. The purpose of these regulations is to fulfill Congress' direction that agents and attorneys may be paid for services rendered after a Notice of Disagreement is filed with respect to a decision by an agency of original jurisdiction while ensuring that claimants for veterans benefits have responsible, qualified representation.

 E8-10779 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/05/22/E8-10779/accreditation-of-agents-and-attorneys-agent-and-attorney-fees 

Disease Subject to Presumptive Service Connection; Correction

Rule This document contains a correction to the regulations of 

the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that governs presumptive service connection for certain diseases from exposure to ionizing radiation during military service. This correction is required in order to amend a cross-reference in the regulation. No substantive change to the content of the regulations is being made by this correcting amendment.

 E8-11725 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/05/28/E8-11725/disease-subject-to-presumptive-service-connection-correction 
Survivors' and 

Dependents' Educational Assistance Program Period of Eligibility for Eligible Children and Other Miscellaneous Issues

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

regulations governing the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) program to implement statutory provisions in the Veterans Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act of 2000, the Veterans' Survivor Benefits Improvements Act of 2001, the Veterans Education and Benefits Expansion Act of 2001, the Veterans Benefits Act of 2002, and the Veterans Benefits Act of 2003. As a result of these statutory provisions, certain eligible children may choose the beginning date of their period of eligibility and eligible children who serve on active duty or in the National Guard may receive extensions to the ending date of their period of eligibility. These statutory provisions also allow VA to consider certain qualifying beneficiaries' original claims as having been filed retroactively to their eligibility dates. In addition, they allow certain eligible DEA beneficiaries to be paid for preparatory courses for tests required or used for admission to an institution of higher education or a graduate school. Further, these provisions permit eligible children to receive benefits for such preparatory courses even if the courses are taken before their 18th birthday. This document implements these provisions of law by amending pertinent regulations.

 E8-11726 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/05/28/E8-11726/survivors-and-dependents-educational-assistance-program-period-of-eligibility-for-eligible-c

Disease Subject to Presumptive Service Connection; Correction

Rule This document contains a correction to the regulations of 

the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that governs presumptive service connection for certain diseases from exposure to ionizing radiation during military service. This correction is required in order to amend a cross-reference in the regulation. No substantive change to the content of the regulations is being made by this correcting amendment.

 E8-12378 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/06/04/E8-12378/disease-subject-to-presumptive-service-connection-correction 

Enhanced-Use Lease of VA Property for the Development and Operation of a Transitional Housing Facility for Eligible Homeless Veterans at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Dayton, OH

Notice The Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 

intends to enter into an enhanced-use lease of approximately

41,817 gross square feet of underutilized building space at the VA Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio. The selected lesseewill finance, renovate, construct, design, develop, operate, manage and maintain a transitional housing facility consisting of no less than 50 units for eligible homeless veterans. As consideration for the lease, eligible veterans will be provided facility units and related services on a priority basis at no cost to VA.

 E8-13823 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/06/19/E8-13823/enhanced-use-lease-of-va-property-for-the-development-and-operation-of-a-transitional-hous

Loan Guaranty: Loan Servicing and Claims Procedures Modifications Segment 3 Effective Date

Notice This publication is to serve as notice that on May 30, 2008, 

subpart F of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, part 36, will be applicable to industry segment 3. Program participants in the VA Home Loan Guaranty Program's servicing and claims activities were assigned to one of nine industry segments as part of the planned phased implementation of the rules in subpart F. All program participants were given notice of their respective segments and were afforded opportunity to comment during the regulatory development process (see Supplementary Information section, below). Segment 3 participants will be under the authority of subpart F rules on May 30, 2008. VA continues to work with these participants to ensure that all necessary servicing system modifications, defect corrections, interface testing and data transmission are addressed.

 E8-13827 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/06/19/E8-13827/loan-guaranty-loan-servicing-and-claims-procedures-modifications-segment-3-effective-date 

Prohibition of Interment or Memorialization in National Cemeteries and Certain State Cemeteries Due to Commission of Capital Crimes

Rule This final rule amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) regulations to implement section 662 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2006 (Pub. L. 109-163). Section 662 of the Act prohibits interment and memorialization in a national or State veterans cemetery of certain persons who have been convicted of a Federal or State capital crime and whose conviction is final, unless such a person's sentence was commuted by the President or the Governor of a State. The final rule implements statutory provisions to ensure that the remains of certain persons who have committed Federal or State capital crimes are not interred or memorialized in a national or State veterans cemetery.

 E8-14038 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/06/23/E8-14038/prohibition-of-interment-or-memorialization-in-national-cemeteries-and-certain-state-cemete
Summary of a Precedent 

Opinion of the General Counsel

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is publishing a 

summary of a legal interpretation issued by the Department's General Counsel involving veterans' benefits under laws administered by VA. This interpretation is considered precedential by VA and will be followed by VA officials and employees in future claim matters involving the same legal issues. The summary is published to provide the public, and, in particular, veterans' benefits claimants and their representatives, with notice of VA's interpretation regarding the legal matter at issue.

 E8-14209 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/06/24/E8-14209/summary-of-a-precedent-opinion-of-the-general-counsel 

Beneficiary Travel Under 38 U.S.C. 111 Within the United States

Rule This document amends the beneficiary travel regulations of 

the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that provide a mechanism for payment of travel expenses within the United States under 38 U.S.C. 111 to help veterans and other persons obtain care and services from VA's Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The amended regulations more fully implement the statutory provisions governing such payments.

 E8-14722 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/06/30/E8-14722/beneficiary-travel-under-38-usc-111-within-the-united-states 

Eligibility Reporting Requirements

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) adjudication regulations regarding eligibility verification reports for certain parents receiving dependency and indemnity compensation. This amendment is necessary to conform the regulation to statutory provisions.

 E8-15996 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/07/15/E8-15996/eligibility-reporting-requirements 

Supplemental Statement of

the Case

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

regulations to adjust the time period for filing a response to a Supplemental Statement of the Case in appeals to the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) from 60 days to 30 days. The purpose of this adjustment is to improve efficiency in the appeals process and reduce the time that it takes to resolve appeals while still providing appellants with a reasonable period to respond to a Supplemental Statement of the Case.

 E8-16238 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/07/16/E8-16238/supplemental-statement-of-the-case 

Determination of Presumption of Service Connection Concerning Illnesses Discussed in National Academy of Sciences Report on Gulf War and Health: Updated Literature Review of Sarin

Notice As required by law, the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) hereby gives notice that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, under the authority granted by the Persian Gulf War Veterans Act of 1998, Public Law 105-277, title XVI, 112 Stat. 2681-742 through 2681-749 (codified in part at 38 U.S.C. 1118), has determined that there is no basis to establish a presumption of service connection for any of the diseases, illnesses, or health effects discussed in the August 2004 report of the National Academy of Sciences, titled ``Gulf War and Health: Updated Literature Review of Sarin,'' based on exposure to sarin during service in the Persian Gulf during the Persian Gulf War.

 E8-16525 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/07/21/E8-16525/determination-of-presumption-of-service-connection-concerning-illnesses-discussed-in-natio

Beneficiary Travel Under 38 U.S.C. 111 Within the United States; Correction

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a 

document in the Federal Register on June 30, 2008 (73 FR 36796), amending its beneficiary travel regulations that provide a mechanism for payment of travel expenses within the United States under 38 U.S.C. 111 to help veterans and other persons obtain care and services from VA's Veterans Health Administration (VHA). That document contained a typographical error. This document corrects that error.

 E8-19961 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/08/28/E8-19961/beneficiary-travel-under-38-usc-111-within-the-united-states-correction 

Enhanced-Use Lease of VA Property for the Improvement and Operation of the Memorial Stadium at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chillicothe, OH

Notice The Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 

intends to enter into an enhanced-use lease of approximately

4.273 acres of underutilized land and improvements at the VA Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. The selected lessee will finance, preserve, improve, design, build, operate, manage and maintain the property, which includes the VA Memorial Stadium and its accessory facilities (e.g., bleachers, dressing rooms, concession buildings, playground, and a grassy area adjacent to the stadium). As consideration for the lease, the lessee will be required to make annual capital improvements, pay VA fair market annual rent, and allow VA to use the stadium at no cost for mission-related events at least 5 times annually during the lease term. The value of the consideration meets or exceeds the net present value of the property to be leased.

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Enhanced-Use Lease of 

VA Property for the Development and Operation of a Transitional Housing Facility for Eligible Homeless Veterans at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Battle Creek, MI.

Notice The Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 

intends to enter into an enhanced-use lease of 6 acres of underutilized land at the VA Medical Center in Battle Creek, Michigan. The selected lessee will finance, design, develop, construct, operate, manage and maintain a transitional housing facility consisting of 75 units and a manager's unit. As consideration for the lease, the lessee will be required to provide VA with rent, and/or in-kind consideration, including furnishing homeless veterans with transitional housing units and related services on a priority 

basis

 E8-20576 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/09/05/E8-20576/enhanced-use-lease-of-va-property-for-the-development-and-operation-of-a-transitional-hous

Presumption of Service Connection for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) adjudication regulations to establish a presumption of service connection for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for any veteran who develops the disease at any time after separation from service. This amendment is necessary to implement a decision by the Secretary to establish such a 

presumption based primarily on a November 2006 report by the National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine (IOM) on the association between active service and ALS.

 E8-21998 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/09/23/E8-21998/presumption-of-service-connection-for-amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis 

Schedule for Rating Disabilities; Evaluation of Residuals of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) Schedule for Rating Disabilities by revising the portion of the Schedule that addresses neurological conditions and convulsive disorders. The effect of this action is to provide detailed and updated criteria for evaluating residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI).

 E8-22083 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/09/23/E8-22083/schedule-for-rating-disabilities-evaluation-of-residuals-of-traumatic-brain-injury-tbi 

Schedule for Rating Disabilities; Evaluation of Scars

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) Schedule for Rating Disabilities by revising that portion of the Schedule that addresses the Skin, so that it more clearly reflects our policies concerning the evaluation of scars.

 E8-21980 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/09/23/E8-21980/schedule-for-rating-disabilities-evaluation-of-scars 

Loan Guaranty: Loan Servicing and Claims Procedures Modifications Segment 4 Effective Date

Notice This publication is to serve as notice that on June 27, 2008, 

Subpart F of Title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 36, will be applicable to industry segment 4. Program participants in the VA Home Loan Guaranty Program's servicing and claims activities were assigned to one of nine industry segments as part of the planned phased implementation of the rules in Subpart F. All program participants were given notice of their respective segments and were afforded opportunity to comment during the regulatory development process (see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section, below). Segment 4 participants will be under the authority of Subpart F rules on June 27, 2008. VA continues to work with these participants to ensure that all necessary servicing system modifications, defect corrections, interface testing and data transmission are addressed.

 E8-22299 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/09/24/E8-22299/loan-guaranty-loan-servicing-and-claims-procedures-modifications-segment-4-effective-date 

Loan Guaranty: Loan Servicing and Claims Procedures Modifications Segment 5 Effective Date

Notice This publication is to serve as notice that on July 25, 2008, 

Subpart F of Title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 36, will be applicable to industry segment 5. Program participants in the VA Home Loan Guaranty Program's servicing and claims activities were assigned to one of nine industry segments as part of the planned phased implementation of the rules in Subpart F. All program participants were given notice of their respective segments and were afforded opportunity to comment during the regulatory development process (see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below). Segment 5 participants will be under the authority of Subpart F rules on July 25, 2008. VA continues to work with these participants to ensure that all necessary servicing system modifications, defect corrections, interface testing and data transmission are addressed.

 E8-22303 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/09/24/E8-22303/loan-guaranty-loan-servicing-and-claims-procedures-modifications-segment-5-effective-date 
Loan Guaranty: Loan 

Servicing and Claims Procedures Modifications Segment 6 Effective Date

Notice This publication is to serve as notice that on September 19, 

2008, Subpart F of Title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 36, will be applicable to industry segment 6. Program participants in the VA Home Loan Guaranty Program's servicing and claims activities were assigned to one of nine industry segments as part of the planned phased implementation of the rules in Subpart F. All program participants were given notice of their respective segments and were afforded opportunity to comment during the regulatory development process (see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section, below). Segment 6 participants will be under the authority of Subpart F rules on September 19, 2008. VA continues to work with these participants to ensure that all necessary servicing system modifications, defect corrections, interface testing and data transmission are addressed.

 E8-22304 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/09/24/E8-22304/loan-guaranty-loan-servicing-and-claims-procedures-modifications-segment-6-effective-date 

Loan Guaranty: Loan Servicing and Claims Procedures Modifications Segment 7 Effective Date

Notice This publication is to serve as notice that on October 17, 

2008, Subpart F of Title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 36, will be applicable to industry segment 7. Program participants in the VA Home Loan Guaranty Program's servicing and claims activities were assigned to one of nine industry segments as part of the planned phased implementation of the rules in Subpart F. All program participants were given notice of their respective segments and were afforded opportunity to comment during the regulatory development process (see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section, below). Segment 7 participants will be under the authority of Subpart F rules on October 17, 2008. VA continues to work with these participants to ensure that all necessary servicing system modifications, defect corrections, interface testing and data transmission are addressed.

 E8-22224 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/09/24/E8-22224/loan-guaranty-loan-servicing-and-claims-procedures-modifications-segment-7-effective-date 

Loan Guaranty: Loan Servicing and Claims Procedures Modifications Segment 8 Effective Date

Notice This publication is to serve as notice that on November 14, 

2008, Subpart F of Title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 36, will be applicable to industry segment 8. Program participants in the VA Home Loan Guaranty Program's servicing and claims activities were assigned to one of nine industry segments as part of the planned phased implementation of the rules in Subpart F. All program participants were given notice of their respective segments and were afforded opportunity to comment during the regulatory development process (see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section, below). Segment 8 participants will be under the authority of Subpart F rules on November 14, 2008. VA continues to work with these participants to ensure that all necessary servicing system modifications, defect corrections, interface testing and data transmission are addressed.

 E8-22223 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/09/24/E8-22223/loan-guaranty-loan-servicing-and-claims-procedures-modifications-segment-8-effective-date 

Reasonable Charges for Inpatient DRG and SNF Medical Services; 2009; Fiscal Year Update

Notice Section 17.101 of Title 38 of the Code of Federal 

Regulations sets forth the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical regulations concerning ``reasonable charges'' for medical care or services provided or furnished by VA to a veteran:

 E8-22787 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/10/01/E8-22787/reasonable-charges-for-inpatient-drg-and-snf-medical-services-2009-fiscal-year-update 

Dental Care-Provision of One-Time Outpatient Dental Care for Certain Veterans

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

regulations regarding the authority to provide one-time outpatient dental treatment to eligible veterans following discharge or release from active duty. In section 1709 of Public Law 110-181, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, Congress amended the eligibility criteria for the one-time dental treatment benefit. This rule is

necessary to incorporate the statutory amendments into VA regulations.

 E8-23771 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/10/08/E8-23771/dental-care-provision-of-one-time-outpatient-dental-care-for-certain-veterans 

Grants to States for Construction and Acquisition of State Home Facilities

Rule This document affirms as final, with changes, an interim 

final rule that amended regulations regarding grants to States for the construction or acquisition of State homes for furnishing domiciliary and nursing home care to veterans, or

for the expansion, remodeling, or alteration of existing State homes for furnishing domiciliary, nursing home, or adult day health care to veterans. This rule is necessary to update the regulations and to implement statutory provisions, including provisions of the Veterans Millennium Health Care and Benefits Act. This document also incorporates some non-substantive changes to the regulations in the interim final rule and recognizes a change made to 38 CFR 59.50(b) on February 14, 2007.

 E8-23822 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/10/08/E8-23822/grants-to-states-for-construction-and-acquisition-of-state-home-facilities 
Accrued Benefits; 

Correction

Rule This document contains a minor correction to the final 

regulations that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published in 71 FR 78368 on December 29, 2006. The regulation relates to the Payment of Benefits to Survivors of Estates of Deceased Beneficiaries. No substantive change to the content of the regulation is being made by correcting 

this amendment.

 E8-24650 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/10/17/E8-24650/accrued-benefits-correction 

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

adjudication regulations regarding service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by eliminating the requirement of evidence corroborating occurrence of the claimed in-service stressor in claims in which PTSD is diagnosed in service. This amendment is necessary to facilitate the proof of service connection in such claims. By this amendment, we intend to reduce claim-processing time for such claims.

 E8-25735 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/10/29/E8-25735/posttraumatic-stress-disorder 

Disclosure of Information to Organ, Tissue and Eye Procurement Organizations

Rule This document adopts, with changes, a Department of 

Veterans Affairs (VA) interim final rule that implemented provisions of the Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006 concerning disclosure of information to organ, tissue and eye procurement organizations. The regulation will provide authority for VA to provide individually-identifiable VA medical records of veterans or dependents of veterans who are deceased or whose death is imminent to representatives of organ procurement organizations, eye banks, and tissue banks to determine whether the patients are suitable potential donors. This document modifies the interim final rule to clarify the definition of ``near death'' and to correct a grammatical error in the definition of ``procurement organization.'' This document also clarifies that eye bank and tissue bank registration with FDA must have an active status.

 E8-26172 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/11/03/E8-26172/disclosure-of-information-to-organ-tissue-and-eye-procurement-organizations 

Elimination of CoPayment for Weight Management Counseling

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a 

direct final rule amending our medical regulations to designate weight management counseling (individual and group sessions) as a service that is not subject to VA's copayment requirements. VA received no significant adverse comments concerning this rule or its companion substantially identical proposed rule published on the same date. This document confirms that the direct final rule became effective on June 16, 2008. In a companion document in this issue of the Federal Register, we are withdrawing as unnecessary that proposed rule.

 E8-26177 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/11/03/E8-26177/elimination-of-co-payment-for-weight-management-counseling 

Increase in Rates Payable Under the Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty and Other Miscellaneous Issues

Rule This document amends regulations governing education 

programs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) administers. In accordance with statutory requirements and previously established formulas, it amends the regulations to show increases in the monthly rates of basic educational assistance payable under the Montgomery GI Bill--Active Duty program, an increase in the percentage payable to veterans pursuing apprenticeship or other on-job training, and a change in the formula used to calculate the entitlement

charge for individuals pursuing apprenticeship or other onjob training. It also amends procedural provisions and delegations of authority regarding continuation of payments during emergency school closings. Furthermore, this document makes nonsubstantive technical changes for purposes of clarity and to remove obsolete provisions.

 E8-26176 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/11/03/E8-26176/increase-in-rates-payable-under-the-montgomery-gi-bill-active-duty-and-other-miscellaneous

Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA): Expansion of Benefit Coverage for Prostheses and Enuretic (BedWetting) Devices; Miscellaneous Provisions

Rule This document adopts a final rule amending the Department 

of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical regulations for the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) to expand benefits by covering any non-dental prostheses determined medically necessary for the treatment of certain medical conditions and by removing the exclusion from coverage of enuretic (bed-wetting) devices. In addition, this final rule makes changes in delegations of authority, technical changes, and nonsubstantive changes for purposes of clarity in VA's regulations governing CHAMPVA.

 E8-26245 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/11/04/E8-26245/civilian-health-and-medical-program-of-the-department-of-veterans-affairs-champva-expans
Board of Veterans' 

Appeals: Expedited Claims Adjudication Initiative-Pilot Program

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is launching an 

initiative for accelerated claims and appeals processing at four VA facilities, based on voluntary participation by eligible claimants. The purpose of this initiative is to determine whether VA can expedite the processing of claims and appeals by obtaining claimants' waivers of certain statutory and regulatory response periods, and by utilizing the Board of Veterans' Appeals' (Board or BVA) statutory authority to pre- screen cases. VA's responsibility to fully develop and decide cases in a fair, accurate, and nonadversarial manner remains unchanged under this initiative. 

If this initiative is successful at the four trial sites, the data obtained may provide a basis for expanding some, or all, of the program nationwide, and ultimately help accelerate the processing of all claims and appeals. The parameters of the initiative are set forth in these regulations.

 E8-26310 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/11/05/E8-26310/board-of-veterans-appeals-expedited-claims-adjudication-initiative-pilot-program 

Schedule for Rating Disabilities; Eye

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) Schedule for Rating Disabilities (Rating Schedule) by updating the portion of the schedule that addresses disabilities of the eye. These amendments ensure that the schedule uses current medical terminology, provides unambiguous criteria for evaluating disabilities, and incorporates pertinent medical advances.

 E8-26304 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/11/10/E8-26304/schedule-for-rating-disabilities-eye 

Increase in Mileage Reimbursement Rate and Deductible Amounts in the Beneficiary Travel Program

Notice This Notice is to inform the public of the Secretary's 

decision to increase the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Beneficiary Travel program mileage reimbursement rate under 38 U.S.C. 111 for travel of eligible beneficiaries in connection with VA health care and for other purposes. Effective November 17, 2008, the beneficiary travel mileage reimbursement rate is increased from 28.5 cents to 41.5 cents based upon mileage traveled to or from a Department facility or other place in connection with vocational rehabilitation, counseling required by the Secretary pursuant to 38 U.S.C. Chapter 34, ``Educational Assistance'' or Chapter 35, ``Survivors and Dependents' Education Assistance'' or for the purpose of examination, treatment or care. The deductible requirements for purposes of beneficiary travel of mileage reimbursement will remain at $7.77 one-way; $15.54 round trip; with a monthly cap of $46.62.

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Schedule for Rating Disabilities; Evaluation of Residuals of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI); Correction

Rule This document contains a minor correction to the final 

rulemaking that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published at 73 FR 54693 on September 23, 2008. The rulemaking relates to a revision of the portion of VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities that addresses neurological conditions and convulsive disorders to provide detailed and updated criteria for evaluating residuals of traumatic brain 

injury (TBI).

 E8-27457 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/11/19/E8-27457/schedule-for-rating-disabilities-evaluation-of-residuals-of-traumatic-brain-injury-tbi-correctio

Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection Program

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing this 

interim final rule to amend the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance traumatic injury protection program (TSGLI) regulations in order to add losses that would be covered under the program and to define terms relevant to these new losses. This rulemaking also clarifies language in and reorganizes existing provisions.

 E8-28114 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/11/26/E8-28114/servicemembers-group-life-insurance-traumatic-injury-protection-program 

Assistance to States in Hiring and Retaining Nurses at State Veterans Homes

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hereby 

establishes a final rule setting forth a mechanism for States to obtain payments from VA to assist a State veterans home in the hiring and retention of nurses for the purpose of reducing nursing shortages at the home. This rule implements provisions of the Veterans Health Programs Improvement Act of 2004.

 E8-28542 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/12/03/E8-28542/assistance-to-states-in-hiring-and-retaining-nurses-at-state-veterans-homes 

Copayment for Medication

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is hereby giving 

notice that there is no change in the medication copayment rate for calendar year 2009 and the rate will remain at $8.00. The total amount of copayments in a calendar year for a veteran enrolled in one of the priority groups 2 through 6 shall not exceed the cap of $960.00. These rates are based on the Prescription Drug component of the Medical Consumer Price Index as cited in title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, part 17, section 17.110.

 E8-29327 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/12/11/E8-29327/copayment-for-medication 
Reasonable Charges for 

Medical Care or Services; 2009 Calendar Year Update

Notice Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Sec. 

17.101 sets forth the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical regulations concerning ``reasonable charges'' for medical care or services provided or furnished by VA to a veteran for : (1) A non- service-connected disability for which the veteran is entitled to care or the payment of expenses for care under a health plan contract; (2) a nonservice-connected disability incurred incident to the veteran's employment and covered under a worker's compensation law or plan that provides reimbursement or indemnification for such care and services; or (3) a nonservice-connected disability incurred as a result of a motor vehicle accident in a State that requires automobile accident reparations insurance. The regulations include methodologies for establishing billed amounts for the following types of charges: Acute inpatient facility charges; skilled nursing facility and sub-acute inpatient facility charges; partial hospitalization facility charges; outpatient facility charges; physician and other professional charges, including professional charges for anesthesia services and dental services; pathology and laboratory charges; observation care facility charges; ambulance and other emergency transportation charges; and charges for durable medical equipment, drugs, injectables, and other medical services, items, and supplies identified by Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Level II codes. The regulations also provide that data for calculating actual charge amounts at individual VA facilities based on these methodologies will either be published as a notice in the Federal Register or will be posted on the Internet site of the Veterans Health Administration Chief Business Office, 

 E8-29390 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/12/11/E8-29390/reasonable-charges-for-medical-care-or-services-2009-calendar-year-update 

Allowance for Private Purchase of an Outer Burial Receptacle in Lieu of a GovernmentFurnished Graveliner for a Grave in a VA National Cemetery

Notice Public Law 104-275 was enacted on October 9, 1996. It 

allows the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide a monetary allowance towards the private purchase of an outer burial receptacle for use in a VA national cemetery. Under VA regulation (38 CFR 38.629), the allowance is equal to the average cost of Government-furnished graveliners less any administrative costs to VA. The law provides a veteran's survivors with the option of selecting a Government-furnished graveliner for use in a VA national cemetery where such use is authorized. The purpose of this Notice is to notify interested parties of the average cost of Government-furnished graveliners, administrative costs that relate to processing and paying the allowance, and the amount of the allowance payable for qualifying interments that occur during calendar year 2009.

 E8-30423 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/12/22/E8-30423/allowance-for-private-purchase-of-an-outer-burial-receptacle-in-lieu-of-a-government-furnish

Increase in Rates Payable Under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program and Other Miscellaneous Issues

Rule This document amends Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) regulations to reflect increases effective for fiscal years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009, respectively, in the monthly rates payable under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) program in accordance with statutory requirements and previously established formulas; a change in the formula used to calculate entitlement charges for individuals pursuing apprenticeship or other on-job training in accordance with the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004; and nonsubstantive changes for the purpose of clarity and to reflect agency organization.

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Increase in Rates Payable Under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program and Other Miscellaneous Issues

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a 

document in the Federal Register of December 30, 2008, amending its regulations to reflect increases effective for fiscal years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009. The document contained an error in an amendatory instruction. We inadvertently omitted instruction to the editor to add two new paragraphs to the section. This document corrects 

that error.

 E9-1040 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/01/21/E9-1040/increase-in-rates-payable-under-the-survivors-and-dependents-educational-assistance-program
Fund Availability Under 

the VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the 

availability of funds for applications for assistance under the Capital Grant component of VA's Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program. This Notice contains information concerning the program, funding priorities, application process, and amount of funding available. Applicants who do not require funding for acquisition, renovation or new construction to create new housing for homeless veterans should not respond to this Notice of Fund Availability (NOFA). Per Diem Only funding will not be given under this notice. If your agency is in need of funding for operations only, your agency should apply under a future Grant and Per Diem; Per Diem Only Funding Notice.

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Fund Availability Under VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the 

availability of funds for currently operational VA Grant and Per Diem Special Need Grant Recipients in conjunction with their collaborative VA Special Need partners and currently operational VA Grant and Per Diem Special Need Grant Recipients which do not involve a collaborative effort to make re-applications for assistance under the Special Need Grant Component of VA's Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program. The focus of this NOFA is to encourage applicants to continue to deliver services to thehomeless Special Need veteran population. This Notice contains information concerning the program, application process, and amount of funding available.

 E9-1508 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/01/23/E9-1508/fund-availability-under-va-homeless-providers-grant-and-per-diem-program 

Fund Availability Under VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the 

availability of funds for applications for assistance under the Technical Assistance Grant component of VA's Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program. This notice contains information concerning the program, application process, and amount of funding available.

 E9-1507 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/01/23/E9-1507/fund-availability-under-va-homeless-providers-grant-and-per-diem-program 

Schedule for Rating Disabilities; Eye; Correction

Rule This document contains a minor correction to the final 

regulations that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published at 73 FR 66543 on November 10, 2008. The rulemaking revised the portion of VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities that addresses disabilities of the eye. One of the revised regulations contains an incorrect reference, and this document corrects that error.

 E9-3478 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/02/19/E9-3478/schedule-for-rating-disabilities-eye-correction 

Summary of Precedent Opinions of the General Counsel

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is publishing a 

summary of legal interpretations issued by the Office of General Counsel involving Veterans' benefits under laws administered by VA. This interpretation is considered precedential by VA and will be followed by VA officials and employees in future claim matters involving the same legal issues. The summary is published to provide the public, and, in particular, Veterans' benefits claimants and their representatives, with notice of VA's interpretation regarding the legal matter at issue.

 E9-3631 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/02/20/E9-3631/summary-of-precedent-opinions-of-the-general-counsel 

Delegations of Authority: Regulation Policy and Management

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) regulations that delegate authority to manage, direct, and coordinate VA's rulemaking activities to certain officials. The amendments reflect the Secretary of Veterans Affairs' decisions to designate the General Counsel as the Department's Regulatory Policy Officer and to transfer the Office of Regulation Policy and Management to the Office of the General Counsel. These amendments are intended to provide VA with a single point of contact who can respond to the Secretary's rulemaking concerns.

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Accreditation of Agents and Attorneys; Agents and Attorney Fees; Correction

Rule This document corrects a Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) final rule that governs the representation of claimants for VA benefits. This correction removes obsolete regulations without making any substantive change to the content of the final rule.

 E9-5547 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/03/16/E9-5547/accreditation-of-agents-and-attorneys-agents-and-attorney-fees-correction 

The Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) adjudication regulations regarding special monthly compensation and compensation for paired organs. These amendments are necessary because the statutes on which the

regulations are based have been amended. The intended effect of these amendments is to incorporate relevant statutory provisions from the Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007.

 E9-5862 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/03/18/E9-5862/the-dr-james-allen-veteran-vision-equity-act-of-2007 
Termination of Phase-In 

Period for Full Concurrent Receipt of Military Retired Pay and Veterans Disability Compensation Based on a VA Determination of Individual Unemployability

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

adjudication regulations regarding entitlement to full concurrent receipt of military retired pay and veterans disability compensation based on a VA determination of individual unemployability (IU). This rulemaking is intended to implement section 642 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, which provides that veterans who are entitled to receive veterans disability compensation based on a VA determination of individual unemployability are no longer subject to a phase-in period. This regulatory amendment is necessary to conform to statutory provisions.

 E9-5954 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/03/19/E9-5954/termination-of-phase-in-period-for-full-concurrent-receipt-of-military-retired-pay-and-veteran

Post-9/11 GI Bill Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing this 

final rule to establish regulations regarding a new educational assistance program for individuals who serve on

active duty after September 10, 2001. The new program, known as the Post-9/11 GI Bill, was authorized by title V of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008). This final regulation includes the rules necessary to implement the provisions of the Post-9/ 11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 that govern the Post-9/ 11 GI Bill.

 E9-7052 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/03/31/E9-7052/post-911-gi-bill 

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Rule This document affirms an amendment to the Department of 

Veterans Affairs (VA) adjudication regulations regarding service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that eliminated the requirement of evidence corroborating occurrence of the claimed in- service stressor in claims in which PTSD is diagnosed in service. This amendment is necessary to facilitate proof of service connection in such claims. By this amendment, we intend to more quickly adjudicate claims for service connection for PTSD for these veterans.

 E9-7229 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/03/31/E9-7229/posttraumatic-stress-disorder 

Determination of Presumption of Service Connection Concerning Illnesses Discussed in National Academy of Sciences Report on Gulf War and Health: Volume 5: Infectious Diseases

Notice As required by law, the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) hereby gives notice that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, under the authority granted by the Persian Gulf War Veterans Act of 1998, Public Law 105-277, title XVI, 112 Stat. 2681-742 through 2681-749 (codified in part at 38 U.S.C. 1118), has determined that there is no basis to establish a presumption of service connection for Al Eskan disease, idiopathic acute eosinophilic pneumonia, wound and nosocomial infection, mycoplasmas, as discussed in the October 2006 report of the National Academy of Sciences, titled ``Gulf War and Health Volume 5: Infectious Diseases'', or for any illness based on exposure to biologicwarfare agents during service in the Persian Gulf during the Persian Gulf War.

 E9-7342 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/04/02/E9-7342/determination-of-presumption-of-service-connection-concerning-illnesses-discussed-in-nation

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Nomenclature Changes

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) regulations by making nonsubstantive changes. These changes are made for clarity and accuracy.

 E9-8988 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/04/23/E9-8988/posttraumatic-stress-disorder-nomenclature-changes 

Per Diem for Nursing Home Care of Veterans in State Homes

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its 

regulations which set forth a mechanism for paying per diem to State homes providing nursing home care to eligibleveterans. More specifically, we are updating the basic per diem rate, implementing provisions of the Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006, and making several other changes to better ensure that

veterans receive quality care in State homes.

 E9-9753 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/04/29/E9-9753/per-diem-for-nursing-home-care-of-veterans-in-state-homes 

Headstones and Markers Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending 

existing regulations regarding the authority to provide Government-furnished memorial headstones and markers. Memorial headstones or markers are provided in certain circumstances to memorialize eligible veterans and certain family members whose remains are not available for interment. Pursuant to Sec. 810 of Public Law 110-389, the Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2008, eligibility for a memorial headstone or marker for placement in a national or State veterans cemetery has been extended to a veteran's surviving spouse who had a subsequent remarriage and whose remains are unavailable for interment. Previously, a memorial headstone or marker could be provided for a veteran's surviving spouse who had a subsequent remarriage only if that remarriage was terminated by death or divorce. This final rule is necessary to incorporate a statutory amendment into VA regulations.

 E9-10022 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/05/01/E9-10022/headstones-and-markers 
Presumptive Service 

Connection for Disease Associated With Exposure to Certain Herbicide Agents: AL Amyloidosis

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) adjudication regulations concerning presumptive service connection for a certain disease based on the most recent National Academy of Sciences (NAS) Institute of Medicine committee report, ``Veterans and Agent Orange: Update 2006'' (Update 2006). This amendment is necessary to implement a decision of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that there is a positive association between exposure to herbicides used in the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam era and the subsequent development of AL amyloidosis. The intended effect of this amendment is to establish presumptive service connection for AL amyloidosis based on herbicide exposure.

 E9-10627 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/05/07/E9-10627/presumptive-service-connection-for-disease-associated-with-exposure-to-certain-herbicide-ag

Reimbursement for Interment Costs

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) adjudication regulations on burial benefits to incorporate a change made by the Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007. Specifically, this document eliminates a 2-year time limitation for States to file with VA claims for reimbursement of interment costs. The removal of this time limitation is necessary to conform the regulations to recent legislation and governing statutes.

 E9-10982 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/05/12/E9-10982/reimbursement-for-interment-costs 

Expansion of Enrollment in the VA Health Care System

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) medical regulations regarding enrollment in the VA health care system. In particular, it establishes additional sub-priorities within enrollment priority category 8 and 

provides that beginning on the effective date of the rule, VA will begin enrolling priority category 8 veterans whose income exceeds the current means test and geographic means test income thresholds by 10 percent or less.

 E9-11400 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/05/15/E9-11400/expansion-of-enrollment-in-the-va-health-care-system 

Headstone and Marker Application Process

Rule This final rule amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) regulations concerning headstones and markers furnished by the Government through the VA headstone and

marker program. It updates ordering procedures for headstones and markers and provides instructions for requesting the addition of a new emblem of belief to VA's list of emblems available for inscription on Governmentfurnished headstones and markers. Additionally, this final rule establishes criteria to guide VA's decisions on requests to add new emblems of belief to the list.

 E9-12650 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/06/01/E9-12650/headstone-and-marker-application-process 

Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection Program

Rule This document adopts as a final rule, without change, an 

interim final rule amending the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulation regarding the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance traumatic injury protection (TSGLI) program. The amendment was necessary in order to add losses that would be covered under the program and to define terms that are relevant to these new losses. The final rule also clarifies existing language in the regulation and reorganizes several existing provisions.

 E9-13097 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/06/04/E9-13097/servicemembers-group-life-insurance-traumatic-injury-protection-program 

Pension Management Center Manager

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) regulations to add the Pension Management Center Manager as a person who, in addition to the Veterans Service Center Manager, is authorized to review decisions on benefit claims and authorized to approve permanent and total disability evaluations on an extraschedular basis for pension purposes. These changes are made to reflect the duties of the Pension Management Center Manager.

 E9-13211 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/06/05/E9-13211/pension-management-center-manager 

Severance Pay, Separation Pay, and Special Separation Benefits

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) adjudication regulations to incorporate relevant statutory provisions regarding severance pay, separation pay, and special separation benefits. These amendments are necessary to conform the regulation to statutory provisions.

 E9-13212 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/06/05/E9-13212/severance-pay-separation-pay-and-special-separation-benefits 

Foreign Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs-Hospital Care and Medical Services in Foreign Countries

Rule This document amends Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) medical regulations applicable to VA's Foreign Medical Program, Hospital Care and Medical Services in Foreign Countries. This rule is intended to change provisions concerning the location for filing Foreign Medical Program claims and delegations of authority for adjudicating those claims. It also corrects an obsolete regulatory citation. These changes are made for accuracy.

 E9-14966 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/06/25/E9-14966/foreign-medical-program-of-the-department-of-veterans-affairs-hospital-care-and-medical-se
Civilian Health and 

Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA): Preauthorization of Durable Medical Equipment

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) medical regulations for the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) preauthorization section by increasing the dollar ceiling for purchase or rental of durable medical equipment (DME) from $300 to $2,000.

 E9-15484 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/07/01/E9-15484/civilian-health-and-medical-program-of-the-department-of-veterans-affairs-champva-preauth

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment ProgramDuty To Assist

Rule This document amends the vocational rehabilitation and 

employment regulations of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) concerning VA's responsibility to provide notification regarding information or evidence needed for an individual to substantiate a claim for vocational rehabilitation benefits and services, and regarding applicable time periods. VA's duty to assist claimants in substantiating their claims for benefits was expanded by the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000. This rulemaking incorporates those provisions in VA's regulations. Specifically, upon receipt of a substantially complete application for benefits, VA will make reasonable efforts to help the claimant obtain the evidence necessary to substantiate the claim. In addition, VA is making changes to improve readability and other clarifying changes that are nonsubstantive.

 E9-15860 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/07/06/E9-15860/vocational-rehabilitation-and-employment-program-duty-to-assist 

Class Deviation From Federal Acquisition Regulation 32.905 Electronic Submission of Invoices

Notice This is to notify interested parties of a class deviation to the 

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) regarding the submission of electronic invoices for payment. VA intends to deviate from FAR 32.905 in order to add an interim clause to the VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR). The electronic invoicing clause allows vendors to voluntarily submit invoices electronically which will improve the accuracy and efficiency of payment processing. This service will apply to all Government contracts managed by VA's Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas. A proposed and final rule to make this service mandatory will be published in the Federal Register in the coming months.

 E9-15862 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/07/07/E9-15862/class-deviation-from-federal-acquisition-regulation-32905-electronic-submission-of-invoices 

Enhanced-Use Lease of VA Property for the Development and Operation of Parking and Commercial Facilities at the Department of Veterans Affairs Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, NY

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to enter into an 

enhanced-use lease of approximately 2.4 acres of underutilized land at the Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, New York. The selected lessee will finance, design, develop, construct, operate, manage and maintain a parking facility, and potentially a commercial facility. As consideration for the lease, the lessee will be required to provide VA with a new office building, at no cost to VA.

 E9-16297 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/07/09/E9-16297/enhanced-use-lease-of-va-property-for-the-development-and-operation-of-parking-and-comm

Elimination of Requirement for Prior Signature Consent and Preand Post-Test Counseling 

for HIV Testing

Rule This document adopts, without change, the proposed rule 

published in the Federal Register on December 29, 2008, updating informed consent requirements related to testing for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) for Veterans receiving health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This final rule is in accordance with related provisions of the Veteran's Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008. The final rule eliminates the regulatory requirement for written informed consent for HIV testing and specific pre- and post-test counseling of Veteran patients. VA will implement this rule through internal policy guidance specifying these requirements and how they apply to HIV testing.

 E9-16898 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/07/16/E9-16898/elimination-of-requirement-for-prior-signature-consent-and-pre--and-post-test-counseling-fo

Recoupment of Severance Pay From VA Compensation; Correction

Rule This document contains a correction to the regulation of the 

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that governs recoupment of lump-sum readjustment pay from disability compensation. This correction is required in order to amend an authority citation in the regulation. No substantive change to the content of the regulation is being made by this correcting amendment.

 E9-17308 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/07/24/E9-17308/recoupment-of-severance-pay-from-va-compensation-correction 

Annual Pay Ranges for Physicians and Dentists of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA)

Notice As required by the ``Department of Veterans Affairs Health 

Care Personnel Enhancement Act of 2004'' (Pub. L. 108-445, dated December 3, 2004) the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is hereby giving notice of annual pay ranges for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) physicians and dentists as prescribed by the Secretary for Department-wide applicability. These annual pay ranges are intended to enhance the flexibility of the Department to recruit, develop, and retain the most highly qualified providers to serve our Nation's veterans and maintain a standard of excellence in the VA healthcare system.

 E9-18998 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/08/07/E9-18998/annual-pay-ranges-for-physicians-and-dentists-of-the-veterans-health-administration-vha 
Medication Prescribed by 

Non-VA Physicians

Rule This document amends and adopts an interim final rule that 

governs the provision of medications to veterans when medication is prescribed by physicians who are not employees of nor are they providing care under contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In a document published in the Federal Register on July 25, 2003, VA issued an interim final rule establishing a temporary program while also maintaining the program that it had in place before the interim final rule. Because the need cited in the interim final rule has abated and because the provisions added by the interim final rule were selflimiting in time and scope, we are removing these provisions which established the now obsolete temporary program.

 E9-20792 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/08/28/E9-20792/medication-prescribed-by-non-va-physicians 

Presumption of Service Connection for Osteoporosis for Former Prisoners of War

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

adjudication regulations to establish a presumption of service connection for osteoporosis for former Prisoners of War (POWs) who were detained or interned for at least 30 days and whose osteoporosis is at least 10 percent disabling. The amendment implements a decision by the Secretary to establish such a presumption based on scientific studies. VAis additionally amending its adjudication regulations to establish a presumption of service connection for osteoporosis for POWs who were detained or interned for any period of time, have a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and whose osteoporosis is at least 10 percent disabling. This amendment reflects statutory provisions of the Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2008.

 E9-20790 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/08/28/E9-20790/presumption-of-service-connection-for-osteoporosis-for-former-prisoners-of-war 

Pre-Discharge Compensation Claim; Correction

Notice The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department 

of Veterans Affairs (VA), published two collection of information notices in the Federal Register announcing an opportunity for public comment on information collection requirements. Each notice solicited comments on the information required for service members to participate in the discharge claims program. Both notices contained a typographical error in the VA form number referenced and the OMB control number. This document corrects those errors in each notice.

 E9-22044 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/09/14/E9-22044/pre-discharge-compensation-claim-correction 

Reasonable Charges for Inpatient MS-DRGs and SNF Medical Services for 2010; Fiscal Year Update

Notice Section 17.101 of Title 38 of the Code of Federal 

Regulations sets forth the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical regulations concerning ``Reasonable Charges'for medical care or services provided or furnished by VA to a veteran:

 E9-22382 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/09/17/E9-22382/reasonable-charges-for-inpatient-ms-drgs-and-snf-medical-services-for-2010-fiscal-year-upd

Expansion of Enrollment in the VA Health Care System; Correction

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a final 

rule in the Federal Register on May 15, 2009 (74 FR 22832), amending its medical regulations regarding enrollment in the VA health care system. In particular, it established additional sub-priorities within enrollment priority category 8 and provided that beginning on the effective date of the rule, VA will begin enrolling priority category 8 veterans whose income exceeds the current means test and geographic means test income thresholds by 10 percent or less. A provision in the regulatory text contained a reference to the effective date of the regulation instead of providing the actual effective date. This document clarifies the beginning date VA will enroll the priority categories of veterans set forth in the regulation which is June 15, 2009.

 E9-22591 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/09/21/E9-22591/expansion-of-enrollment-in-the-va-health-care-system-correction 

Loan Guaranty: Assistance to Eligible Individuals in Acquiring Specially Adapted Housing; Cost-ofConstruction Index

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs' 

(VA's) Loan Guaranty regulations concerning assistance to eligible individuals in acquiring specially adapted housing. This final rule implements provisions of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, which authorized VA to 

provide for automatic annual increases in the dollar amountsavailable to certain Specially Adapted Housing grant recipients.

 E9-23022 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/09/24/E9-23022/loan-guaranty-assistance-to-eligible-individuals-in-acquiring-specially-adapted-housing 

Presumption of Service Connection for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Rule This document adopts as a final rule the interim final rule 

amending the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adjudication regulations to establish a presumption of service connection for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for any veteran who develops the disease at any time after separation from service. This amendment implements the decision by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish such a presumption based on a November 2006 report by the National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine on the association between active service and ALS.

 E9-26580 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/11/04/E9-26580/presumption-of-service-connection-for-amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis 
Servicemembers' Group 

Life Insurance-Dependent Coverage

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) regulations in order to implement sec. 402 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2008. Section 402 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2008 extended SGLI dependent coverage to an insured member's stillborn child. This final rule defines the term ``member's stillborn child.''

 E9-27644 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/11/18/E9-27644/servicemembers-group-life-insurance-dependent-coverage 

Community Residential Care Program

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) Community Residential Care regulations to update the standards for VA approval of facilities, including standards for fire safety and heating and cooling systems. This rule also establishes a 12-month duration for VA approvals and would authorize provisional approval of certain facilities. Finally, this rule eliminates the statement of needed care requirement and clarifies that it is the care providers at the facility that determine the services needed by a particular veteran.

 E9-28757 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/12/03/E9-28757/community-residential-care-program 

VA Acquisition Regulation: Supporting Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled VeteranOwned Small Businesses

Rule This document implements portions of the Veterans 

Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006 (the Act) and Executive Order 13360, providing opportunities for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB) to increase their Federal contracting and subcontracting. The Act and the Executive Order authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish special methods for contracting with SDVOSBs and veteran-owned small businesses (VOSB). Under this final rule, a VA contracting officer may restrict competition to contracting with SDVOSBs or VOSBs under certain conditions. Likewise, sole source contracts with SDVOSBs or VOSBs are permissible under certain conditions. This final rule implements these special acquisition methods as a change to the VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR). This document additionally amends SDVOSB/VOSB, Small Business Status Protests, where VA provided that VA would utilize the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to consider and decide SDVOSB and VOSB status protests. This requires VA and SBA to execute an interagency agreement pursuant to the Economy Act. Negotiations of this interagency agreement have not yet been finalized. Therefore, VA has amended these regulations with an interim rule to provide that VA's Executive Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) shall consider and decide SDVOSB and VOSB status protests, and provides procedures there for, until such time as the interagency agreement is executed by the agencies. VA hereby solicits comments on this regulatory amendment only.

 E9-28461 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/12/08/E9-28461/va-acquisition-regulation-supporting-veteran-owned-and-service-disabled-veteran-owned-sm

Project Better Respiratory Equipment Using Advanced Technologies for Healthcare Employees (B.R.E.A.T.H.E.)

Notice The National Center for Occupational Health and Infection 

Control, [administered by the Office of Public Health and Environmental Hazards, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)], is seeking to partner with commercial organizations that have respirator design and manufacturing capabilities through a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA), under the authority of the Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986, Public Law 99-502, 100 Stat. 1785 (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 U.S.C. (the FTTA). The CRADA is on a research endeavor called Better Respiratory Equipment using Advanced Technologies for Healthcare Employees (or Project B.R.E.A.T.H.E.) that aims to develop a new respirator for health care workers. The genesis and emphasis of Project B.R.E.A.T.H.E. grew from recommendations issued by the Institute of Medicine in November 2007 in its report Preparing for an Influenza Pandemic: Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers, which articulates the next steps to be taken toward better respiratory protection for health care workers.

 E9-29709 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/12/14/E9-29709/project-better-respiratory-equipment-using-advanced-technologies-for-healthcare-employees
Federal Tort Claim 

Delegation

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) regulations concerning delegation of authority to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to consider, ascertain, adjust, determine, compromise, and settle claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act where the amount of settlement does not exceed $300,000, and the Secretary's redelegation of such authority to certain personnel within the Office of the General Counsel. The amendments will facilitate the timely processing of claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act by expanding VA's settlement authority and clarifying the delegation of such authority within the Department.

 E9-30093 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/12/18/E9-30093/federal-tort-claim-delegation 

Reasonable Charges for Medical Care or Services; 2010 Calendar Year Update

Notice This Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) notice informs 

the public of updated data for calculating the ``reasonable charges'' collected or recovered by VA for medical care or services provided or furnished by VA to a veteran for: (1) A nonservice-connected disability for which the veteran is entitled to care or the payment of expenses for care under a health plan contract; (2) a nonservice-connected disability incurred incident to the veteran's employment and covered under a worker's compensation law or plan that provides reimbursement or indemnification for such care and services; or (3) a nonservice- connected disability incurred as a result of a motor vehicle accident in a State that requires automobile accident reparations insurance. The charge tables and supplemental tables that are applicable to this notice can be viewed on the Veterans Health Administration Chief Business Office's Intranet and Internet Web sites. These changes are effective January 1, 2010.

 E9-30641 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/12/28/E9-30641/reasonable-charges-for-medical-care-or-services-2010-calendar-year-update 

Copayments for Medications

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is taking action 

to amend its medical regulations concerning the copayment required for certain medications. Under current regulations, the copayment amount must be increased based on the prescription drug component of the Medical Consumer Price Index, and the maximum annual copayment amount must be increased when the copayment is increased. Under the amendments in this document, we will freeze copayments at the current rate for the next 6 months, and thereafter resume increasing copayments in accordance with any change in the prescription drug component of the Medical Consumer Price Index.

 E9-31124 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/12/31/E9-31124/copayments-for-medications 

Allowance for Private Purchase of an Outer Burial Receptacle in Lieu of a GovernmentFurnished Graveliner for a Grave in a VA National Cemetery

Notice Public Law 104-275 was enacted on October 9, 1996. It 

allows the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide a monetary allowance towards the private purchase of an outer burial receptacle for use in a VA national cemetery. Under VA regulation (38 CFR 38.629), the allowance is equal to the average cost of Government-furnished graveliners less any administrative costs to VA. The law provides a veteran's survivors with the option of selecting a Government-furnished graveliner for use in a VA national cemetery where such use is authorized. The purpose of this Notice is to notify interested parties of the average cost of Government-furnished graveliners, administrative costs that relate to processing and paying the allowance, and the amount of the allowance payable for qualifying interments that occur during calendar year 2010.

 2010-155 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/01/11/2010-155/allowance-for-private-purchase-of-an-outer-burial-receptacle-in-lieu-of-a-government-furnish

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment ProgramBasic Entitlement; Effective Date of Induction Into a Rehabilitation Program; Cooperation in Initial Evaluation

Rule This document amends Vocational Rehabilitation and 

Employment Program regulations of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically, it amends provisions concerning: Individuals' basic entitlement to vocational rehabilitation benefits and services; effective dates of induction into a rehabilitation program, including retroactive induction; and individuals' cooperation and lack of cooperation in the initial evaluation process. The amendments are intended to update pertinent regulations to reflect changes in law, to provide VA's interpretation of applicable law, and to improve clarity.

 2010-886 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/01/20/2010-886/vocational-rehabilitation-and-employment-program-basic-entitlement-effective-date-of-induc

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment ProgramPeriods of Eligibility

Rule This document adopts without change the proposed rule 

published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2009, amending regulations of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) concerning periods of eligibility applicable to VA's provision of Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment benefits and services. The amendments clarify program requirements, interpret and incorporate new statutory requirements, and make clarifying non-substantive changes.

 2010-879 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/01/20/2010-879/vocational-rehabilitation-and-employment-program-periods-of-eligibility 
Vocational Rehabilitation 

and Employment ProgramSelf-Employment

Rule This document amends the vocational rehabilitation and 

employment regulations of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) concerning self-employment for individuals with qualifying disabilities. We are making changes to conform VA's regulations for self-employment programs for veterans, and for servicemembers awaiting discharge, to statutory provisions, including provisions limiting eligibility for certain supplies, equipment, stock, and license fees to individuals with the most severe service-connected disabilities. We are also making related changes in VA's regulations affecting eligibility for such assistance for certain veterans' children with birth defects in selfemployment programs. In addition, we are amending our regulations regarding the approval authority for selfemployment plans to make certain requirements less restrictive and less burdensome, to remove a vague and overly broad requirement, to make changes to reflect longstanding VA policy, and to make nonsubstantive clarifying changes.

 2010-882 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/01/20/2010-882/vocational-rehabilitation-and-employment-program-self-employment 

Fund Availability Under the VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the 

availability of funds for applications for assistance under the Capital Grant component of VA's Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program. This Notice contains information concerning the program, funding priorities, application process, and amount of funding available. Applicants who do not require funding for acquisition, renovation or new construction to create new housing for homeless veterans should not respond to this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). Per Diem- Only (PDO) funding will not be given under this notice. If your agency is

in need of funding for operations-only, your agency should apply under a Grant and Per Diem; PDO Funding Notice.

 2010-1296 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/01/25/2010-1296/fund-availability-under-the-va-homeless-providers-grant-and-per-diem-program 

Fund Availability Under the VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the 

availability of funds for applications for assistance under the ``Per Diem-Only'' (PDO) component of VA's Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program. This Notice contains information concerning the program, funding priorities, application process, and amount of funding 

available.

 2010-1297 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/01/25/2010-1297/fund-availability-under-the-va-homeless-providers-grant-and-per-diem-program 

Notice of Intent To Grant an Exclusive License

Notice Notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans 

Affairs, Office of Research and Development, intends to grant to PsychoGenics, Inc., 765 Old Saw Mill River Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591 USA, an exclusive license to practice the following patent application: U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 11/713,156 filed February 28, 2007, entitled ``Pharmacological Treatment of Parkinson's Disease.''

 2010-2604 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/02/08/2010-2604/notice-of-intent-to-grant-an-exclusive-license 

VA Veteran-Owned Small Business Verification Guidelines

Rule This document affirms as final, with changes, an interim 

final rule that implements portions of the Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006. This law requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to verify ownership and control of veteran-owned small businesses, including service-disabled veteran- owned small businesses. This final rule defines the eligibility requirements for businesses to obtain ``verified'' status, explains examination procedures, and establishes records retention and review processes. The final rule retains the interim final rule with changes based on the comments received. This document additionally implements new interim final requirements, that eligible owners work fulltime in the business for which they have applied for acceptance in the Verification Program, changes the time period for issuance of reconsideration decisions from 30 to 60 days, and changes the distribution of profits for limited liability companies and employee stock ownership plans and solicits comments on these regulatory amendments only.

 2010-2648 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/02/08/2010-2648/va-veteran-owned-small-business-verification-guidelines 
Determinations 

Concerning Illnesses Discussed in the Institute of Medicine Report on Gulf War and Health: Updated Literature Review of Depleted Uranium

Notice As required by law, the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) hereby gives notice that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, under the authority granted by the Persian Gulf War Veterans Act of 1998, Public Law 105-277, title XVI, 112 Stat. 2681-742 through 2681-749 (codified at 38 U.S.C. 1118), has determined not to establish a presumption of service connection at this time, based on exposure to depleted uranium in the Persian Gulf during the Persian Gulf War, for any of the diseases, illnesses, or health effects discussed in the July 30, 2008, report of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), titled Gulf War and Health: Updated Literature Review of Depleted Uranium. This determination does not in any way preclude VA from granting service connection for any disease, including those specifically discussed in this notice, nor does it change any existing rights or procedures.

 2010-4882 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/03/09/2010-4882/determinations-concerning-illnesses-discussed-in-the-institute-of-medicine-report-on-gulf-w

Summary of Precedent Opinions of the General Counsel

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is publishing a 

summary of legal interpretations issued by the Office of General Counsel involving Veterans' benefits under laws administered by VA. These interpretations are considered precedential by VA and will be followed by VA officials and employees in future claim matters involving the same legal issues. The summary is published to provide the public, and, in particular, Veterans' benefits claimants and their representatives, with notice of VA's interpretations regarding the legal matters at issue.

 2010-5008 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/03/10/2010-5008/summary-of-precedent-opinions-of-the-general-counsel 

Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses Task Force

Notice The Secretary Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 

established the Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses Task Force (GWVI-TF) in August 2009 to conduct a comprehensive review of VA's approach to and programs addressing 1990-1991 Gulf War Veterans' illnesses. The Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses Task Force Draft Written Report is now complete. The VA is inviting public comments on the Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses Task Force Draft Written Report.

 2010-7412 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/04/01/2010-7412/gulf-war-veterans-illnesses-task-force 

Grants to States for Construction or Acquisition of State Home Facilities-Update of Authorized Beds

Rule This document adopts as a final rule the proposed rule to 

amend Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations regarding grants to States for construction or acquisition of State homes. This final rule updates the maximum number of nursing home and domiciliary beds designated for each State and amends the definition of ``State'' for purposes of these grants to include Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa.

 2010-7791 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/04/08/2010-7791/grants-to-states-for-construction-or-acquisition-of-state-home-facilities-update-of-authorized

Removal of Obsolete References to Herbicides Containing Dioxin

Rule The Department of Veterans (VA) is amending its 

regulation concerning evaluation of studies relating to the health effects of exposure to herbicides containing dioxin and radiation to remove the obsolete references to herbicides containing dioxin. This final rule reflects changesmade by the Agent Orange Act of 1991 in the procedures for VA's evaluation of the health effects of exposure to herbicides containing dioxin. This document makes nonsubstantive changes for the purpose of removing obsolete regulatory provisions.

 2010-7792 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/04/08/2010-7792/removal-of-obsolete-references-to-herbicides-containing-dioxin 

Clinical Science Research and Development Service; Cooperative Studies Scientific Evaluation Committee; Notice of Meeting

Notice 2010-12206 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/05/21/2010-12206/clinical-science-research-and-development-service-cooperative-studies-scientific-evaluatio

Health Effects Not Associated With Exposure to Certain Herbicide Agents

Notice As required by law, the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA)

 2010-13653 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/06/08/2010-13653/health-effects-not-associated-with-exposure-to-certain-herbicide-agents 

Nonduplication; Pension, Compensation, and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation; Correction

Rule This document corrects the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA)

 2010-13615 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/06/08/2010-13615/nonduplication-pension-compensation-and-dependency-and-indemnity-compensation-corr

Copayments for Medications

Rule This document affirms as final an interim final rule that 

froze through June 30, 2010, the copayment required by Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations for certain outpatient medications. Under those regulations, the copayment amount must be increased based on the prescription drug component of the Medical Consumer Price Index (CPI-P), and the maximum annual copayment amount must be increased when the copayment is increased.

 2010-13872 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/06/09/2010-13872/copayments-for-medications 
Copayments for 

Medications After June 30, 2010

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) medical regulations concerning the copayment required for certain medications. Under current regulations, the copayment amount must be increased based on the prescription drug component of the Medical Consumer Price Index (CPI-P), and the maximum annual copayment amount must be increased when the copayment is increased. Under the amendments in this rule, until January 1, 2012, we will freeze copayments at the current rate for veterans in VA's health care system enrollment priority categories 2 through 6 and increase copayments as required by the current regulation only for veterans in priority categories 7 and 8. Thereafter, if VA does not prescribe a new methodology for increasing copayments, we will resume increasing copayments in accordance with any change in the

CPI-P.

 2010-13871 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/06/09/2010-13871/copayments-for-medications-after-june-30-2010 

Loan Guaranty: Elimination of Redundant Regulations

Rule This document eliminates redundant and obsolete 

provisions in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loan guaranty regulations. The provisions being removed are no longer necessary because the phase-in of VA's new loan administration rules is complete.

 2010-14156 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/06/15/2010-14156/loan-guaranty-elimination-of-redundant-regulations 

State Cemetery Grants Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing this 

final rule to amend regulations governing grants to States for the establishment, expansion, and improvement of State veterans cemeteries (Establishment, Expansion, and Improvement Projects). We are implementing through regulation new statutory authority to provide grants for the operation and maintenance of State veterans cemeteries (Operation and Maintenance Projects), as authorized by the Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007 (the Act), enacted on December 26, 2007. The Act expands VA authority to provide grants to States for operating and maintaining State veterans cemeteries and limits to $5 million the aggregate amount of such grants VA may award in any fiscal year. VA is amending its regulations to outline the process, the criteria, and the priorities relating to the award of these Operation and Maintenance Project grants. This final rule will also amend our regulations by changing the arrangement and numbering of the current regulatory sections, incorporating some non-substantive changes to the regulations, and removing specific forms from this part that are available at http://www.cem.va.gov/cem/scg_grants.asp.

 2010-14058 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/06/16/2010-14058/state-cemetery-grants 

Summary of Precedent Opinions of the General Counsel

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is publishing a 

summary of legal interpretations issued by the Office of General Counsel involving Veterans' benefits under laws administered by VA. This interpretation is considered precedential by VA and will be followed by VA officials and employees in future claim matters involving the same legal issues. The summary is published to provide the public, and, in particular, Veterans' benefits claimants and their representatives, with notice of VA's interpretations regarding the legal matters at issue.

 2010-15079 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/06/22/2010-15079/summary-of-precedent-opinions-of-the-general-counsel 
Stressor Determinations 

for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

adjudication regulations governing service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by liberalizing in some cases the evidentiary standard for establishing the required in-service stressor. This amendment eliminates the requirement for corroborating that the claimed in-service stressor occurred if a stressor claimed by a veteran is related to the veteran's fear of hostile military or terrorist activity and a VA psychiatrist or psychologist, or a psychiatrist or psychologist with whom VA has contracted, confirms that the claimed stressor is adequate to support a diagnosis of PTSD and that the veteran's symptoms are related to the claimed stressor, provided that the claimed stressor is consistent with the places, types, and circumstances of the veteran's service. This amendment takes into consideration the current scientific research studies relating PTSD to exposure to hostile military and terrorist actions. The amendment acknowledges the inherently stressful nature of the places, types, and circumstances of service in which fear of hostile military or terrorist activities is ongoing. With this amendment, the evidentiary standard of establishing an inservice stressor will be reduced in these cases. The amendment will facilitate the timely processing of PTSD claims by simplifying the development and research procedures that apply to these claims.

 2010-16885 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/07/13/2010-16885/stressor-determinations-for-posttraumatic-stress-disorder 

Disenrollment Procedures Rule This document makes technical amendments to the 

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulation concerning enrollment and disenrollment from the VA medical care system. It removes the ``automatic enrollment'' provision relevant to a 1998 trial enrollment program that has been discontinued. It also amends the regulation to reflect current VA practice and to update the address for documents mailed to the VA Health Eligibility Center. Finally, it provides an internet address for accessing VA Form 10-10EZ online.

 2010-21297 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/08/27/2010-21297/disenrollment-procedures 

Deceased Indebted Servicemembers and Veterans: Authority Concerning Certain Indebtedness

Rule This document amends Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) regulations to implement certain statutory provisions that grant limited authority to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to terminate collection action on certain debts arising from a VA benefit program when the indebted individual is a member of the Armed Forces or a veteran who dies as a result of injury incurred or aggravated in the line of duty while serving in a theater of combat operations in a war or in combat against a hostile force during a period of hostilities on or after September 11, 2001, and to refund amounts collected after the individual's death. This document also implements statutory provisions that grant the Secretary discretionary authority to suspend or terminatecollection of debts owed to VA by individuals who died while serving on active duty as a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard during a period when the Coast Guard is operating as a service in the Navy, and to refund amounts collected after the individual's death.

 2010-21668 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/08/31/2010-21668/deceased-indebted-servicemembers-and-veterans-authority-concerning-certain-indebtednes

Diseases Associated With Exposure to Certain Herbicide Agents (Hairy Cell Leukemia and Other Chronic B-Cell Leukemias, Parkinson's Disease and Ischemic Heart Disease)

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) adjudication regulations concerning presumptive service connection for certain diseases based upon the most recent National Academy of Sciences (NAS) Institute of Medicine committee report, Veterans and Agent Orange: Update 2008 (Update 2008). This amendment is necessary to implement the decision of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that there is a positive association between exposure to certain herbicides and the subsequent development of hairy cell leukemia and other chronic B- cell leukemias, Parkinson's disease, and ischemic heart disease. The effect of this amendment is to establish presumptive service connection for these diseases based on herbicide exposure.

 2010-21556 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/08/31/2010-21556/diseases-associated-with-exposure-to-certain-herbicide-agents-hairy-cell-leukemia-and-oth

Technical Revisions To Conform With the Veterans' Mental Health Care Act of 2008 and Other Laws

Rule This final rule amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) medical regulations to make the language of several provisions conform to changes in law made by the Homeless Veterans Comprehensive Assistance Act of 2001; the Veterans Health Care, Capital Asset, and Business Improvement Act of 2003; and the Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008.

 2010-22056 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/09/03/2010-22056/technical-revisions-to-conform-with-the-veterans-mental-health-care-act-of-2008-and-othe
Diseases Associated With 

Exposure to Certain Herbicide Agents (Hairy Cell Leukemia and Other Chronic B-Cell Leukemias, Parkinson's Disease and Ischemic Heart Disease); Correction

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published in the 

Federal Register on August 31, 2010, a document amending the adjudication regulations concerning the presumptive service connection for certain diseases based upon the most recent National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine committee report, Veterans and Agent Orange: Update 2008. In the preamble of that document, VA inadvertently included an incorrect Web site address. This document corrects the Web site address.

 2010-22281 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/09/08/2010-22281/diseases-associated-with-exposure-to-certain-herbicide-agents-hairy-cell-leukemia-and-oth

Medical; Nonsubstantive Miscellaneous Changes; Correction

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a final 

rule in the Federal Register on May 13, 1996 (61 FR 21964), amending its medical regulations in 38 CFR part 17 by making a number of nonsubstantive changes. Specifically, section numbers were redesignated, redundant and obsolete material was removed, certain position and organizational titles were changed, and material previously deleted was restored. The document contained an error in an amendatory instruction. We removed portions of Sec. 17.31 and inadvertently redesignated Sec. 17.31(b)(5) as the new Sec. 17.31, creating two sections for Sec. 17.31. This document will correct that error by removing the second, obsolete Sec. 17.31.

 2010-22252 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/09/08/2010-22252/medical-nonsubstantive-miscellaneous-changes-correction 

Loan Guaranty: Assistance to Eligible Individuals in Acquiring Specially Adapted Housing

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs' 

(VA's) Loan Guaranty regulations concerning assistance to eligible individuals in acquiring specially adapted housing. These changes improve the readability of the regulations; provide further detail about longstanding program policies; and address legislation, policy changes, and a VA Office of the General Counsel legal opinion.

 2010-23277 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/09/17/2010-23277/loan-guaranty-assistance-to-eligible-individuals-in-acquiring-specially-adapted-housing 

Specially Adapted Housing and Special Home Adaptation

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adopts as a final 

rule its proposal to amend its adjudication regulations regarding specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grants. This final rule incorporates certain provisions from the Veterans Benefits Act of 2003, the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004, the Veterans' Housing Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act of 2006, and the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. These amendments are necessary to conform the regulations to the statutory provisions.

 2010-23629 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/09/23/2010-23629/specially-adapted-housing-and-special-home-adaptation 

Reasonable Charges for Inpatient MS-DRGs and SNF Medical Services; 2011 Fiscal Year Update

Notice Section 17.101 of Title 38 of the Code of Federal 

Regulations sets forth the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical regulations concerning ``Reasonable Charges'for medical care or services provided or furnished by VA to a veteran: --For a nonservice-connected disability for which the veteran is entitled to care (or the payment of expenses of

care) under a health plan contract; --For a nonserviceconnected disability incurred incident to the veteran's employment and covered under a worker's compensation law or plan that provides reimbursement or indemnification for such care and services; or --For a nonservice-connected disability incurred as a result of a motor vehicle accident in a State that requires automobile accident reparations insurance. The regulations include methodologies for establishing billed amounts for the following types of charges: Acute inpatient facility charges; skilled nursing facility/sub-acute inpatient facility charges; partial hospitalization facility charges; outpatient facility charges; physician and other professional charges, including professional charges for anesthesia services and dental services; pathology and laboratory charges; observation care

facility charges; ambulance and other emergency transportation charges; and charges for durable medical equipment, drugs, injectables, and other medical services, items, and supplies identified by Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Level II codes. The regulations also provide that data for calculating actual charge amounts at individual VA facilities based on these methodologies will either be published in a notice in the Federal Register or will be posted on the Internet site of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Chief Business 

 2010-24116 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/09/27/2010-24116/reasonable-charges-for-inpatient-ms-drgs-and-snf-medical-services-2011-fiscal-year-updat
Presumptions of Service 

Connection for Persian Gulf Service

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its 

adjudication regulations concerning presumptive service connection for certain diseases. This amendment implements a decision of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that there is a positive association between service in Southwest Asia during certain periods and the subsequent development of certain infectious diseases in response to an October 16, 2006, report of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), titled ``Gulf War and Health Volume 5: Infectious Diseases.'' The intended effect of this amendment is to establish presumptive service connection for these diseases and to provide guidance regarding long-term health effects associated with these diseases.

 2010-24360 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/09/29/2010-24360/presumptions-of-service-connection-for-persian-gulf-service 

Presumptions of Service Connection for Persian Gulf Service; Correction

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published in the 

Federal Register of September 29, 2010, a document amending its adjudication regulations concerning presumptive service connection for certain diseases. In the regulatory text of that document, VA inadvertently omitted a comma following the word ``etiology'' in the first sentence of Sec. 3.317(a)(2)(ii). This document corrects that omission.

 2010-24898 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/10/05/2010-24898/presumptions-of-service-connection-for-persian-gulf-service-correction 

Charges Billed to Third Parties for Prescription Drugs Furnished by VA to a Veteran for a NonserviceConnected Disability

Rule This document amends the medical regulations of the 

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) concerning ``reasonable charges'' for medical care or services provided or furnished by VA to a veteran for a nonservice-connected disability. More specifically, VA amends the regulations regarding charges billed for prescription drugs not administered during treatment by changing the billing formula to reflect VA's actual drug costs for each drug rather than using a national average drug cost for all prescriptions dispensed. The revised formula for calculating reasonable charges for prescription drug costs will also continue to include an average administrative cost for each prescription. The purpose is to provide VA with a more accurate billing methodology for prescription drugs.

 2010-25043 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/10/06/2010-25043/charges-billed-to-third-parties-for-prescription-drugs-furnished-by-va-to-a-veteran-for-a 

Compensation for Certain Disabilities Due to Undiagnosed Illnesses

Rule This document amends a Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) ratings and evaluations regulation to remove a provision reserving to the Secretary the authority for certain determinations and to make a non-substantive clarifying change.

 2010-25100 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/10/07/2010-25100/compensation-for-certain-disabilities-due-to-undiagnosed-illnesses 

Loan Guaranty: Elimination of Redundant Regulations; Correction

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a 

document in the Federal Register on June 15, 2010 (75 FR 33704), amending its loan guaranty regulations to eliminate redundant regulations following the phase-in of a new electronic reporting system. At that time, we failed to update the cross-reference citations within the redesignated sections. This document corrects those sections by replacing the incorrect cross-reference citations with the updated, accurate cross- references. These nonsubstantive changes are made for clarity and accuracy.

 2010-26580 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/10/22/2010-26580/loan-guaranty-elimination-of-redundant-regulations-correction 

Post-9/11 GI Bill 2010-2011 Tuition and Fee InState Maximums

Notice The purpose of this notice is to advise the public of the Post9/11 GI Bill tuition and fee in-State maximum rates for the 

2010- 2011 academic year. The Post-9/11 GI Bill pays tuition and fees charged to eligible individuals up to the highest in-State undergraduate tuition and fees charged by a public institution of higher learning (IHL) in the State wherethe school is located. The amount of tuition and fees payable will vary based on the location of the IHL and the individual's eligibility percentage (40%-100%). VA will use the maximum amounts listed below to determine the amounts payable for training pursued under the Post-9/11 GI Bill after July 31, 2010, and before August 1, 2011.

 2010-27095 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/10/27/2010-27095/post-911-gi-bill-2010-2011-tuition-and-fee-in-state-maximums 
Allowance for Private 

Purchase of an Outer Burial Receptacle in Lieu of a GovernmentFurnished Graveliner for a Grave in a VA National Cemetery

Notice Public Law 104-275 was enacted on October 9, 1996. It 

allows the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide a monetary allowance towards the private purchase of an outer burial receptacle for use in a VA national cemetery. Under VA regulation (38 CFR 38.629), the allowance is equal to the average cost of Government-furnished graveliners less any administrative costs to VA. The law provides a veteran's survivors with the option of selecting a Government-furnished graveliner for use in a VA national cemetery where such use is authorized. The purpose of this Notice is to notify interested parties of the average cost of Government-furnished graveliners, administrative costs that relate to processing and paying the allowance and the amount of the allowance payable for qualifying interments that occur during calendar year 2011.

 2010-27546 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/11/02/2010-27546/allowance-for-private-purchase-of-an-outer-burial-receptacle-in-lieu-of-a-government-furn

Loan Guaranty: Assistance to Eligible Individuals in Acquiring Specially Adapted Housing; Cost-ofConstruction Index

Notice The U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announces 

that the aggregate amounts of assistance available under the Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grant program remains unchanged during fiscal year 2011, pursuant to 38 CFR 36.4412.

 2010-28127 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/11/08/2010-28127/loan-guaranty-assistance-to-eligible-individuals-in-acquiring-specially-adapted-housing 

Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

regulations to establish the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program (SSVF Program). These amendments implement the provisions of section 604 of the Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008 (Act). The purpose of the SSVF Program is to provide supportive services grants to private non-profit organizations and consumer cooperatives who will coordinate or provide supportive services to very lowincome veteran families who are residing in permanent housing, are homeless and scheduled to become residents of permanent housing within a specified time period, or after exiting permanent housing, are seeking other housing that is responsive to such very low-income veteran family's needs and preferences. The new SSVF Program is within the continuum of VA's homeless services programs.

 2010-28407 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/11/10/2010-28407/supportive-services-for-veteran-families-program 

Evidence for Transfer of Entitlement of Education Benefits; Correction

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a 

collection of information notice in a Federal Register on November 4, 2010, that contained an error. The notice incorrectly stated that servicemembers on active duty may request to designate up to a maximum of 18 months of their educational assistance entitlement to their spouse, one or more of their children or a combination of the spouse and children. This document corrects the error to remove ``up to a maximum of 18 months of''.

 2010-28448 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/11/12/2010-28448/evidence-for-transfer-of-entitlement-of-education-benefits-correction 

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Restoration of the 1889 Soldiers Home Chapel and Rehabilitation of the 1901 Chaplain's Quarters at the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Milwaukee, WI

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL of the 

1889 Soldiers Home Chapel (Building <greek-i>12), the 1901 Chaplain's Quarters (Building <greek-i>16), and the surrounding approximately 2.5 acres at the Clement J. Zablocki VAMC in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The selected Lessee will finance, design, develop, construct, manage, maintain, and operate the Soldiers Home Chapel and Chaplain's Quarters. As consideration for the lease, the Lessee will be required to restore the Chapel and rehabilitate the Chaplain's Quarters. Lessee will also provide

referral counseling services for homeless Veterans, and set aside at least one room in the Chapel to provide counseling and outreach services for homeless Veterans. Lessee will provide priority to Veterans and their families for funerals, weddings, wedding renewals, multi-denominational and community events and presentations.

 2010-28632 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/11/15/2010-28632/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-restorat

Responding to Disruptive Patients

Rule This final rule amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) regulation that authorizes appropriate action when a patient engages in disruptive behavior at a VA medical facility. This amendment updates VA's current regulation to reflect modern medical care and ethical practices. The final rule authorizes VA to modify the time, place, and/ or manner in which VA provides treatment to a patient, in order to ensure the safety of others at VA medical facilities, and to prevent any interference with the provision of medical care.

 2010-28711 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/11/16/2010-28711/responding-to-disruptive-patients 
Enhanced-Use Lease 

(EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of a Transitional Housing Facility on a 1-Acre Parcel at the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Salt Lake City, UT

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL on a 1-

acre parcel of land at the George E. Wahlen VAMC in Salt Lake City, Utah. The selected lessee will finance, design, develop, construct, manage, maintain and operate the EUL development. As consideration for the lease, the lessee will be required to build, operate, and maintain a transitional housing facility; provide preference and priority placement for homeless Veterans and Veterans at risk of homelessness;and provide a supportive services program that guides resident Veterans toward attaining long-term selfsufficiency.

 2010-29750 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/11/26/2010-29750/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop

Gravesite Reservation Survey (2 Year); Correction

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a 

collection of information notice in the Federal Register on December 7, 2010, that contained errors. The notice incorrectly identified the responsible VA organization. This document corrects that error by removing in two places ``Veterans Benefits Administration'' and adding, in each place, ``National Cemetery Administration''.

 2010-31299 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/12/14/2010-31299/gravesite-reservation-survey-2-year-correction 

VetBiz Vendor Information Pages Verification Program; Correction

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a 

collection of information notice in the Federal Register on December 7, 2010, that contained an error. The notice incorrectly identified the responsible VA organization. This document corrects that error by removing ``Veterans Benefits Administration'' and adding, in its place, ``Center for Veterans Enterprise''.

 2010-31300 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/12/14/2010-31300/vetbiz-vendor-information-pages-verification-program-correction 

Fund Availability Under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the 

availability of funds for supportive services grants under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program (SSVF Program). This Notice contains information concerning the SSVF Program, application process, and amount of funding available.

 2010-31742 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/12/17/2010-31742/fund-availability-under-the-supportive-services-for-veteran-families-program 

Payment for Inpatient and Outpatient Health Care Professional Services at Non-Departmental Facilities and Other Medical Charges Associated With Non-VA Outpatient Care

Rule This document affirms as final, with changes, a proposed 

rule that updates the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical regulations concerning the payment methodology used to calculate VA payments for inpatient and outpatient health care professional services and other medical services associated with non-VA outpatient care. The rule has been designed to ensure that it will not have adverse effects on access to care.

 2010-31629 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/12/17/2010-31629/payment-for-inpatient-and-outpatient-health-care-professional-services-at-non-departmenta

Clinical Science Research and Development Service; Cooperative Studies Scientific Evaluation Committee; Notice of Meeting

Notice 2010-31830 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/12/20/2010-31830/clinical-science-research-and-development-service-cooperative-studies-scientific-evaluatio

VA Veteran-Owned Small Business Verification Guidelines; Correction

Rule VA published two documents in the Federal Register, an 

interim final rule on May 19, 2008 (73 FR 29024) and a final rule on February 8, 2010 (75 FR 6098), which implement portions of the Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006. Both documents contain a typographical error in a cross reference citation. This document corrects that error.

 2010-32226 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/12/23/2010-32226/va-veteran-owned-small-business-verification-guidelines-correction 
Health Outcomes Not 

Associated With Exposure to Certain Herbicide Agents; Veterans and Agent Orange: Update 2008

Notice As required by law, the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) hereby gives notice that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, under the authority of the Agent Orange Act of 1991, Public Law 102-4 (codified in relevant part at 38 U.S.C. 1116), has determined that a presumption of service connection is not warranted based on exposure to herbicides used in the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam Era for any of the diseases, illnesses, or health effects identified in the July 24, 2009, National Academy of Sciences (NAS) report entitled ``Veterans and Agent Orange: Update 2008'' (Update 2008), except for hairy cell leukemia (HCL) and other chronic b-cell leukemias, Parkinson's disease, and ischemic heart disease. In this regard, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determined, based upon the NAS report, that there is a positive association between exposure to herbicides and the subsequent development of HCL and other chronic b-cell leukemias, Parkinson's disease, and ischemic heart disease. The Secretary recently published a notice of proposed rulemaking to implement this decision. See 75 FR 14391 (Mar. 25, 2010). The determination to not establish a presumption of service connection, based on exposure to herbicides used in the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam era for any other of the diseases, illnesses, or health effects identified in the July 24, 2009, NAS report, does not in any way preclude VA from granting service connection for these diseases, including those specifically discussed in this notice, nor does it change any existing rights or procedures. The Secretary's determinations regarding individual diseases are based on all available evidence in the 2008 report of the NAS and prior NAS reports. This notice generally states specific 

 2010-32332 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/12/27/2010-32332/health-outcomes-not-associated-with-exposure-to-certain-herbicide-agents-veterans-and-ag

Reasonable Charges for Medical Care or Services; 2011 Calendar Year Update

Notice This Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) notice informs 

the public of updated data for calculating the ``reasonable charges'' collected or recovered by VA for medical care or services provided or furnished by VA to a veteran for: (1) A non service-connected disability for which the veteran is entitled to care or the payment of expenses for care under a health plan contract; (2) a non service-connected disability incurred incident to the veteran's employment and covered under a worker's compensation law or plan that provides reimbursement or indemnification for such care and services; or (3) a non service-connected disability incurred as a result of a motor vehicle accident in a state that requires automobile accident reparations insurance. The charge tables and supplemental tables that are applicable to this notice can be viewed on the Veterans Health Administration Chief Business Office's Intranet and Internet Web sites. These changes are effective January 1, 2011.

 2010-32426 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/12/27/2010-32426/reasonable-charges-for-medical-care-or-services-2011-calendar-year-update 

VASRD Improvement Forum-Updating Disability Criteria for the Genitourinary System, Digestive System, Dental Conditions, and Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders and Nutritional Deficiencies

Notice The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) and Veterans 

Health Administration (VHA) will co-host the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) Improvement Forum-- Updating Disability Criteria for the Genitourinary System, Digestive System, Dental Conditions, and Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders and Nutritional Deficiencies. The purpose of the VASRD Improvement Forum is to capture public comment and current medical science information from presentations made by subject matter experts. VA plans to use this information to update the sections of the VASRD that pertain to the following four body systems: (1) Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders and Nutritional Deficiencies (38 CFR 4.88-4.89), (2) the Digestive System (38 CFR 4.110-4.114), (3) the Genitourinary System (38 CFR 4.115-4.115b) and (4) Dental and Oral Conditions (38 CFR 4.150). Specifically, diagnostic code descriptors and evaluation criteria will be discussed. Contingent upon available capacity and time, individuals wishing to make oral statements will be accommodated on a first-come, firstserved basis.

 2010-32909 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/12/30/2010-32909/vasrd-improvement-forum-updating-disability-criteria-for-the-genitourinary-system-digest
Gulf War and Health, 

Volume 6, Physiologic, Psychologic, and Psychosocial Effects of Deployment-Related Stress

Notice As required by law, the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) hereby gives notice that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, under the authority granted by the Persian Gulf War Veterans Act of 1998, Public Law 105-277, title XVI, 112 Stat. 2681-742 through 2681-749 (codified at 38 U.S.C. 1118), has determined that there is no basis to establish any new presumptions of service connection at this time for any of the diseases, illnesses, or health effects discussed in the November 15, 2007, National Academy of Sciences (NAS) report titled, ``Gulf War and Health, Volume 6, Physiologic, Psychologic, and Psychosocial Effects of Deployment-Related Stress.'' This determination does not in any way preclude VA from granting service connection on a

direct basis for any disease, including those specifically discussed in this notice, nor does it change any existing rights or procedures.

 2011-552 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/01/13/2011-552/gulf-war-and-health-volume-6-physiologic-psychologic-and-psychosocial-effects-of-deploym

VA Veteran-Owned Small Business Verification Guidelines

Rule This document affirms as final, with changes, a final rule 

with request for comments that implemented portions of the Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006. This law requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to verify ownership and control of veteran-owned small businesses, including service- disabled veteran-owned small businesses. This final rule rescinds the requirement that eligible owners work full-time in the business for which they have applied for acceptance in the Verification Program and that limits participants to a single 

business. It formally changes the time period for issuance of

reconsideration decisions from 30 to 60 days and changes the distribution of profits for limited liability companies and employee stock ownership plans.

 2011-983 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/01/19/2011-983/va-veteran-owned-small-business-verification-guidelines 

West Los Angeles VA Medical Center Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998; Draft Master Plan

Notice This Federal Register Notice announces an opportunity for 

public comment on the West Los Angeles (WLA) Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 (VPEA) Draft Master Plan (hereinafter referred to as the ``Draft Master Plan.'' The purpose of this plan is to satisfy the legislative mandate of the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 regarding ``a master plan for the use of the lands * * * over the next 25 and over the next 50 years.''

 2011-1032 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/01/19/2011-1032/west-los-angeles-va-medical-center-veterans-programs-enhancement-act-of-1998-draft-mas

Herbicide Exposure and Veterans With Covered Service in Korea

Rule This document adopts as a final rule the Department of 

Veterans Affairs' (VA) proposal to amend VA adjudication, medical, and vocational rehabilitation and employment regulations to incorporate relevant provisions of the Veterans Benefits Act of 2003. Specifically, this document amends VA regulations regarding herbicide exposure of certain veterans who served in or near the Korean demilitarized zone and regulations regarding spina bifida in their children. It also amends VA's medical regulations by correcting the Health Administration Center's hand-delivery address.

 2011-1342 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/01/25/2011-1342/herbicide-exposure-and-veterans-with-covered-service-in-korea 

Summary of Precedent Opinions of the General Counsel

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is publishing a 

summary of legal interpretations issued by the Office of General Counsel involving Veterans' benefits under laws administered by VA. This interpretation is considered precedential by VA and will be followed by VA officials and employees in future claim matters involving the same legal issues. The summary is published to provide the public, and, in particular, Veterans' benefits claimants and their representatives, with notice of VA's interpretations regarding the legal matters at issue.

 2011-1486 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/01/25/2011-1486/summary-of-precedent-opinions-of-the-general-counsel 

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Augusta, GA

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL on an 

11.5- acre parcel of land at the Charlie Norwood VAMC. The selected lessee will finance, design, develop, renovate, manage, maintain and operate the EUL development. As consideration for the lease, the lessee will be required to renovate, operate, and maintain a transitional and permanent

housing facility; provide preference and priority placement for homeless Veterans and Veterans at risk of homelessness;and provide a supportive services program that guides resident Veterans toward attaining long-term selfsufficiency.

 2011-2003 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/01/31/2011-2003/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-at-the-charlie-no
Loan Guaranty Revised 

Loan Modification Procedures

Rule This document amends a Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) Loan Guaranty regulation related to modification of guaranteed housing loans in default. Specifically, changes are made to requirements related to maximum interest rates on modified loans and to items that may be capitalized in a modified loan amount. In addition, we are revising the regulation to clarify that the holder of a loan may seek VA approval for a loan modification that does not otherwise meet prescribed conditions. The amendments are intended to liberalize the requirements for modification of VAguaranteed loans and provide holders more options for working with veterans to avoid foreclosure.

 2011-2566 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/02/07/2011-2566/loan-guaranty-revised-loan-modification-procedures 

Disclosure of Medical Information to the Surrogate of a Patient Who Lacks DecisionMaking Capacity

Rule This document amends Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) regulations to reflect changes made by section 504 of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010. Section 504 authorizes a VA practitioner, when the practitioner deems it necessary to ensure an informed medical decision, to share certain, otherwise protected medical information with the representative of a patient wholacks decision-making capacity. This rulemaking amends VA regulations consistent with this new authority.

 2011-2750 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/02/08/2011-2750/disclosure-of-medical-information-to-the-surrogate-of-a-patient-who-lacks-decision-making

Public Availability of the Department of Veterans Affairs FY 2010 Service Contract Inventory

Notice In accordance with Section 743 of Division C of the 

Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-117), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is publishing this notice to advise the public of the accessibility of VA's FY 2010 service contract inventory available at http://www1.va.gov/oamm/rlib/scainventory.cfm. This inventory provides information on service contract actions over $25,000 that were made in FY 2010. The information is organized by function to show how contracted resources are distributed throughout the department. The inventory has been developed in accordance with guidance issued on November 5, 2010, by the Office of Management and Budget's Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP). OFPP's guidance is available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/omb/ procurement/memo/service-contract-inventories-guidance11052010.pdf.

 2011-3220 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/02/14/2011-3220/public-availability-of-the-department-of-veterans-affairs-fy-2010-service-contract-inventory 

Copayments for Medications After June 30, 2010

Rule This document affirms as final an interim final rule that 

froze until January 1, 2012, the copayment required for certain medications. Under those amendments, the copayment amount for veterans in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system, enrollment priority categories 2 through 6, will remain at $8 and the copayment amount for veterans in enrollment priority categories 7 and 8 will remain at $9. The maximum annual copayment amount will also not increase. On January 1, 2012, the copayment amounts will increase based on the prescription drug component of the Medical Consumer Price Index (CPI-P). When the copayment increases, the maximum annual copayment amount automatically increases in turn.

 2011-3888 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/02/22/2011-3888/copayments-for-medications-after-june-30-2010 

Garnishment of Accounts Containing Federal Benefit Payments

Rule Treasury, SSA, VA, RRB and OPM (Agencies) are issuing 

an interim final rule to implement statutory restrictions on the garnishment of Federal benefit payments. The rule establishes procedures that financial institutions must follow

when they receive a garnishment order against an account holder who receives certain types of Federal benefit payments by direct deposit. The rule requires financial institutions that receive such a garnishment order to determine the sum of such Federal benefit payments deposited to the account during a two month period, and to ensure that the account holder has access to an amount equalto that sum or to the current balance of the account, whichever is lower.

 2011-3782 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/02/23/2011-3782/garnishment-of-accounts-containing-federal-benefit-payments 

Updating Fire Safety Standards

Rule This document adopts as a final rule, with changes, the 

proposed rule to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations concerning community residential care facilities, contract facilities for certain outpatient and residential services, and State home facilities. The final rule will clarify current regulations and update the standards for VA approval of such facilities, including standards for fire safety and heating and cooling systems. The final rule will help ensure the safety of veterans in the affected facilities. This document also implements and seeks comments regarding a new interim final sprinkler system requirement for certain facilities.

 2011-3887 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/02/24/2011-3887/updating-fire-safety-standards 
Hospital and Outpatient 

Care for Veterans Released From Incarceration to Transitional Housing

Rule This document affirms as final a proposed rule that amends 

the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical regulations to authorize VA to provide hospital and outpatient care to a veteran in a program that provides temporary housing upon release from incarceration in a prison or jail. The final rule permits VA to work with these veterans while they are in these programs with the goal of continuing to work with them after their release, which will assist in preventing homelessness in this population of veterans.

 2011-4686 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/03/02/2011-4686/hospital-and-outpatient-care-for-veterans-released-from-incarceration-to-transitional-housin

Update to NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, for State Home Facilities

Rule This document adopts as a final rule without change the 

proposed rule to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations governing the physical environment of State Home facilities. The final rule will require State Home facilities that receive a per diem for providing nursing home care to eligible veterans to meet certain provisions of the 2009 edition of the National Fire Protection Association's NFPA 101, Life Safety Code. The change is designed to assure that State Home facilities meet current industry- wide

standards regarding life safety and fire safety.

 2011-4430 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/03/02/2011-4430/update-to-nfpa-101-life-safety-code-for-state-home-facilities 

U.S. Paralympics Monthly Assistance Allowance

Rule This document establishes Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) regulations regarding the payment of a monthly assistance allowance to veterans training to make the United States Paralympics team, as authorized by section 703 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2008. The rule requires submission of an application to establish eligibility for the allowance and certification by the United States Paralympics. VA will pay the allowance to a veteran with a service- connected or nonservice-connected disability if the veteran is competing for a slot on or selected for the United States Paralympics team or is residing at a United States Paralympics training center.

 2011-5951 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/03/16/2011-5951/us-paralympics-monthly-assistance-allowance 

Board of Veterans' Appeals: Remand or Referral for Further Action; Notification of Evidence Secured by the Board and Opportunity for Response

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending the 

Appeals Regulations of the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) to articulate the Board's practice of referring unadjudicated claims to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ) for appropriate action, and to describe when it is appropriate for the Board to remand a claim to the AOJ for the limited purpose of issuing a Statement of the Case (SOC). We are also amending the Board's Rules of Practice to outline the procedures the Board must follow when supplementing the record with a recognized medical treatise, and to remove the notice procedures the Board must currently follow when considering law not considered by the AOJ. The purpose of these amendments is to codify existing practices derived from caselaw, enhance efficiency, and provide guidance and clarification.

 2011-7395 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/03/30/2011-7395/board-of-veterans-appeals-remand-or-referral-for-further-action-notification-of-evidence-se

Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center (SFVAMC) Institutional Master Plan

Notice Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) 

of 1969, as amended, (42 U.S.C. 4331 et seq.), the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for Implementing the

Procedural Requirements of NEPA (40 CFR parts 1500-1508), VA's Implementing Regulations (38 CFR part 26), as well as the settlement agreement resulting from Planning Association for Richmond, et al v. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, C-06-02321-SBA (filed 6 June 2008), VA intends to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed implementation of the SFVAMC Institutional Master Plan (IMP) in San Francisco, California.The SFVAMC IMP involves development and construction of patient care buildings, research buildings, business occupancy buildings, and parking structures, as well as retrofitting seismically deficient buildings. The EIS will address environmental issues associated with 945,000 square feet of new construction and approximately 500,000 square feet of retrofitted development to upgrade the SFVAMC for purposes of meeting the needs of Veterans of the North Coast and San Francisco Bay Area over the next 20 years.

 2011-7435 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/03/30/2011-7435/notice-of-intent-to-prepare-an-environmental-impact-statement-for-the-san-francisco-vetera
Amendment To Extend 

the Term of the Existing Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Houston, TX

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an amendment to 

extend the term of the existing EUL with Amelang Partners, LLC (lessee) at the Michael E. DeBakey VAMC in Houston, Texas. VA proposes to extend the term of the existing lease from 35 years to 75 years. The lessee will continue to lease approximately 8.18 acres of land at the VAMC, and finance, design, develop, construct, operate, manage, and maintain a mixed-use facility on the VAMC campus. In return for VA granting the EUL extension, the lessee will (a) convey to VA an approximately 7.64 acre parking lot currently serving VA, and (b) at commencement of the 40-year extension, pay VA fair market value of the aforementioned 8.18 acres of land, based on an appraisal of the underlying land and improvements. The lessee shall bear

full financial and legal responsibility to redevelop and maintain the property as a mixed-use property at no cost to VA. VA plans to use the additional lease consideration from the anticipated 40-year lease extension to serve Veterans at the Michael E. DeBakey VAMC.

 2011-8583 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/04/11/2011-8583/amendment-to-extend-the-term-of-the-existing-enhanced-use-lease-eul-at-the-department-of

Determinations Concerning Illnesses Discussed In National Academy of Sciences Reports on Gulf War and Health, Volumes 4 and 8

Notice As required by law, the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) hereby gives notice that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, under the authority granted by the Persian Gulf War Veterans Act of 1998, has determined that there is no basis to establish any new presumptions of service connection at this time for any of the diseases, illnesses, or health effects discussed in the September 12, 2006, and April 9, 2010, reports of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), respectively titled Gulf War and Health, Volume 4: Health Effects of Serving in the Gulf

War (Volume 4) and Gulf War and Health, Volume 8: Update of Health Effects of Serving in the Gulf War (Volume 8).

 2011-8937 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/04/14/2011-8937/determinations-concerning-illnesses-discussed-in-national-academy-of-sciences-reports-on-

Caregivers Program Rule This document promulgates Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) interim final regulations concerning a new caregiver benefits program provided by VA. This rule implements title I of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010, which was signed into law on May 5, 2010. The purpose of the new caregiver benefits program is to provide certain medical, travel, training, and financial benefits to caregivers of certain veterans and servicemembers who were seriously injured in the line of duty on or after September 11, 2001.

 2011-10962 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/05/05/2011-10962/caregivers-program 

Spouse and Surviving Spouse; Technical Amendment

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs published a document 

on February 6, 1997, amending 38 CFR part 3 by removing Sec. 3.51. At that time, we failed to remove all the crossreferences to 38 CFR 3.51 in other parts of 38 CFR. This document corrects that error by removing those crossreferences.

 2011-14401 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/06/10/2011-14401/spouse-and-surviving-spouse-technical-amendment 

Fully Developed Claim (Fully Developed ClaimsApplications for Compensation, Pension, DIC, Death Pension, and/or Accrued Benefits); Correction

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a 

collection of information notice in a Federal Register on June 15, 2011, that contained an error. The notice mistakenly omits a word and incorrectly identifies who is required to sign and date the certification. This document corrects the error by inserting the omitted word and by removing ``or their representative'' each place it appears.

 2011-15427 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/06/21/2011-15427/fully-developed-claim-fully-developed-claims-applications-for-compensation-pension-dic-

West Los Angeles VA Medical Center Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998; Master Plan

Notice On January 19, 2011, the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) published a notice in the Federal Register inviting public comment on the Draft Master Plan (DMP) for the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center. This document responds to the public comments received and affirms as final, with no changes, that Draft Master Plan.

 2011-15739 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/06/23/2011-15739/west-los-angeles-va-medical-center-veterans-programs-enhancement-act-of-1998-master-p

Reimbursement Offsets for Medical Care or Services

Rule This document amends the regulations of the Department of 

Veterans Affairs (VA) concerning the reimbursement of medical care and services delivered to veterans for nonservice-connected conditions. This rule applies in situations where third-party payers are required to reimburse

VA for costs related to care provided by VA to a veteran covered under the third-party payer's plan. This final rule adds a new section barring offsets by third-party payers and requires that third- party payers submit a request for a refund for claims when there is an alleged overpayment.

 2011-15854 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/06/24/2011-15854/reimbursement-offsets-for-medical-care-or-services 
Cost-Based and InterAgency Billing Rates for 

Medical Care or Services Provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs

Notice This document updates the Cost-Based and Inter-Agency 

billing rates for medical care or services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that apply in certain circumstances. This notice is issued jointly by the Office of Management and Budget and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

 2011-17263 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/07/11/2011-17263/cost-based-and-inter-agency-billing-rates-for-medical-care-or-services-provided-by-the-de

Presumptive Service Connection for Diseases Associated With Service in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations During the Persian Gulf War: Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adopts as a final 

rule the proposal to amend its adjudication regulations regarding presumptive service connection for medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illnesses associated with

service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations for which there is no record during service. This amendment implements a decision by the Secretary that there is a positive association between service in Southwest Asia during certain periods and the subsequent development of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) and clarifies that FGIDs fall within the scope of the existing presumptions of service connection for medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illnesses.

 2011-17814 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/07/15/2011-17814/presumptive-service-connection-for-diseases-associated-with-service-in-the-southwest-asia

Announcement of Competition Under the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2011

Notice To encourage widespread use of Blue Button personal 

health records (PHRs) outside Federal health care programs to benefit Veterans who receive care from non-VA providers, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) announces a prize competition under Section 105 of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2011, Public Law 111-358 (2011).

 2011-18014 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/07/18/2011-18014/announcement-of-competition-under-the-america-competes-reauthorization-act-of-2011 

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment ProgramChanges to Subsistence Allowance

Rule This interim final rule amends Department of Veterans 

Affairs (VA) regulations to reflect changes made by the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010, effective August 1, 2011, that affect payment of vocational rehabilitation benefits for certain servicedisabled veterans. Pursuant to these changes, a veteran, who is eligible for a subsistence allowance under chapter 31 of title 38, United States Code, and educational assistance under chapter 33 of title 38, United States Code, may participate in a rehabilitation program under chapter 31 and elect to receive a payment equal in amount to an applicable military housing allowance payable under title 37, United States Code, instead of the regular subsistence allowance under chapter 31. In addition, payments of subsistence allowances during periods between school terms are discontinued, and payments during periods of temporary school closings are modified. This rulemaking amends VA regulations consistent with this new authority.

 2011-19473 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/08/01/2011-19473/vocational-rehabilitation-and-employment-program-changes-to-subsistence-allowance 

Fund Availability Under VA's Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the 

availability of funds for currently operational fiscal year (FY) 2009 VA Grant and Per Diem Special Need Grant Recipients in conjunction with their collaborative VA Special Need partners and currently operational VA Grant and Per Diem Special Need Grant Recipients not involved with collaborative VA partners. All current VA Grant and Per Diem Special Need Grant recipients will have the opportunity to reapply for assistance under the Special Need Grant Component of VA's Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program. The focus of this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) is to encourage applicants to continue to deliver services to the homeless Special Need veteran population as outlined in their FY 2009 Special Need grant application. This Notice contains information concerning the program, application process, and amount of funding available.

 2011-19948 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/08/08/2011-19948/fund-availability-under-vas-homeless-providers-grant-and-per-diem-program 

Pilot Program of Enhanced Contract Care Authority for Veterans in Highly Rural Areas

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is implementing 

Sec. 403 of Public Law (Pub. L.) 110-387, ``Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008,'' which requires VA to establish a pilot program to contract with non-VA health care providers to provide health services to highly rural veterans. This program will assist veterans who often have great difficulty obtaining VA health care due to physical distance to VA facilities.

 2011-20675 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/08/15/2011-20675/pilot-program-of-enhanced-contract-care-authority-for-veterans-in-highly-rural-areas 

Release of Information From Department of Veterans Affairs Records

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) regulations governing the submission and processing of requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in order to implement provisions of

the OPEN Government Act of 2007, and to reorganize and clarify existing regulations.

 2011-20774 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/08/19/2011-20774/release-of-information-from-department-of-veterans-affairs-records 
Expansion of State Home 

Care for Parents of a Child Who Died While Serving in the Armed Forces

Rule This document amends Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) regulations concerning the payment of per diem to a State for providing nursing home care to eligible veterans. The amendments remove a restriction on VA's payment of 

per diem, which required all non-veteran residents of a State home to be spouses of veterans, or parents of veterans all of whose children died while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. Under this final rule, non-veteran residents of the State home must be spouses of veterans, or parents of veterans any of whose children died while serving in the Armed Forces.

 2011-21292 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/08/22/2011-21292/expansion-of-state-home-care-for-parents-of-a-child-who-died-while-serving-in-the-armed

Technical Revisions To Conform to the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010

Rule This final rule amends Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) medical regulations to incorporate statutory amendments. Certain statutes authorizing VA health care benefits were amended by the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010. The statutory amendments affect enrollment in certain health care priority categories and exempt catastrophically disabled veterans from copayment requirements.

 2011-21291 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/08/22/2011-21291/technical-revisions-to-conform-to-the-caregivers-and-veterans-omnibus-health-services-ac

Health Care for Homeless Veterans Program

Rule This final rule establishes regulations for contracting with 

community-based treatment facilities in the Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The HCHV program assists certain homeless veterans in obtaining treatment from non-VA community-based providers. The final rule formalizes VA's 

policies and procedures in connection with this program and clarifies that veterans with substance use disorders may qualify for the program.

 2011-21407 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/08/23/2011-21407/health-care-for-homeless-veterans-program 

Rules Governing Hearings Before the Agency of Original Jurisdiction and the Board of Veterans' Appeals; Clarification

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

hearing regulations to clarify that the provisions regarding hearings before the Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ) do not apply to hearings before the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board).

 2011-21513 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/08/23/2011-21513/rules-governing-hearings-before-the-agency-of-original-jurisdiction-and-the-board-of-vete

Per Diem Payments for the Care Provided to Eligible Veterans Evacuated From a State Home as a Result of an Emergency

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its 

regulations concerning per diem payments to States to permit continuation of such payments in some situations for veterans who have been evacuated from a State home as a result of an emergency. Per diem is the daily rate paid by VA to a State for providing a specified level of care to eligible veterans in a facility that is officially recognized and certified by VA. This final rule authorizes VA to continue to pay per diem when veterans for whom VA is paying per diem are evacuated as a result of an emergency from a State home to a facility that is not recognized by VA as a State home. The rule requires, in order for per diem payments to continue while the veteran is relocated due to an emergency, that an appropriate VA official determine whether an emergency exists and whether the facility to which veterans may be evacuated (evacuation facility) complies with certain minimum standards. The rule establishes the minimum standards that facilities to which veterans are evacuated must meet in order for States to continue receiving per diem for relocated veterans. These standards also apply to evacuation facilities when veterans are evacuated from contract nursing homes.

 2011-22920 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/09/08/2011-22920/per-diem-payments-for-the-care-provided-to-eligible-veterans-evacuated-from-a-state-hom

Reasonable Charges for Inpatient MS-DRGs and SNF Medical Services; V3.8, 2012 Fiscal Year Update

Notice Section 17.101 of Title 38 of the Code of Federal 

Regulations sets forth the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical regulations concerning ``Reasonable Charges'for medical care or services provided or furnished by VA to a veteran:

 2011-24946 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/09/28/2011-24946/reasonable-charges-for-inpatient-ms-drgs-and-snf-medical-services-v38-2012-fiscal-year-u

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of a Transitional and Permanent Housing Facility in Canandaigua, NY

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL on a 1.9-

acre parcel of land at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Canandaigua, New York. The selected lessees will finance, design, develop, construct, manage, maintain and operate the EUL development. As consideration for the lease, the lessees will be required to construct, renovate, operate, and maintain a transitional and permanent housing facility; provide preference and priority placement for homeless Veterans and Veterans at risk of homelessness and

their families; and provide a supportive services program that guides resident Veterans toward attaining long-term selfsufficiency.

 2011-25319 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/09/30/2011-25319/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop
Enhanced-Use Lease 

(EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System, Newington Campus

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL on an 

11.2- acre parcel of land and improvements to include renovating an existing building at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System, Newington campus. The selected lessee will finance, design, develop, renovate, manage, maintain and operate the EUL development. As consideration for the lease, the lessee will be required to renovate, operate, and maintain a permanent supportive housing facility; provide preference and priority placement for homeless Veterans and Veterans at risk of homelessness; and provide a supportive services program that guides resident Veterans toward attaining long-term self-sufficiency.

 2011-25365 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/10/03/2011-25365/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-at-the-va-conne

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of a Permanent Supportive Housing Facility in Lyons, NJ

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL on a 16-

acre parcel of land at the VA New Jersey Health Care System--Lyons Campus Medical Center in Lyons, New Jersey. The selected lessee will finance, design, develop, construct, manage, maintain and operate the EUL development. As consideration for the lease, the lessee will be required to construct, operate, and maintain a permanent housing facility; provide preference and priority placement for homeless Veterans and Veterans at risk of homelessness and their families; and provide a supportive services program that guides resident Veterans toward attaining longterm self-sufficiency.

 2011-25322 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/10/03/2011-25322/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of a Senior Living Retirement and Affordable Housing Community in Fort Howard, MD

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL for 94 

acres of land and thirty-seven (37) buildings at the Fort Howard VA Campus in Fort Howard, Maryland. The selected lessee will finance, design, renovate, construct, manage, maintain and operate the EUL development. As consideration for the lease, the lessee will be required to provide a new community-based outpatient clinic, profit sharing, and discounted rent to Veterans residing in the senior living retirement and affordable housing community. Fifty units will be set aside to provide transitional housing and supportive services for homeless and at-risk Veterans.

 2011-25366 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/10/03/2011-25366/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop

VASRD Improvement Forum-Updating Disability Criteria for the Respiratory System, Cardiovascular System, Hearing Impairment, and Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases

Notice The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) and Veterans 

Health Administration (VHA) will co-host the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) Improvement Forum-- Updating Disability Criteria for the Respiratory System, Cardiovascular System, Hearing Impairment, and Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases. The purpose of this VASRD Improvement Forum is to capture public comment and current medical science information from presentations made by subject matter experts. VA plans to use this information to update the sections of the VASRD that pertain to the following four body systems: (1) Respiratory System (38 CFR 4.96-4.97), (2) the Cardiovascular System (38 CFR 4.100-4.104), (3) the Impairment of Auditory Acuity (38 CFR 4.85 and 4.86) and (4) Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases (38 CFR 4.87 and 4.97 currently under Schedule of Respiratory System). Specifically, diagnostic code descriptors and evaluation criteria will be discussed. Contingent upon available capacity and time, individuals wishing to make oral statements will be accommodated on a first-come, firstserved basis.

 2011-25780 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/10/06/2011-25780/vasrd-improvement-forum-updating-disability-criteria-for-the-respiratory-system-cardiova

Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses Task Force

Notice The Secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 

established the Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses Task Force (GWVI-TF) in August 2009 to conduct a comprehensive review of VA's approach to and programs addressing 1990-1991 Gulf War Veterans' illnesses. The second Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses Task Force Draft Written Report is now complete. VA is inviting public comments on the Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses Task Force Draft Report for Public 

Comment.

 2011-27082 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/10/20/2011-27082/gulf-war-veterans-illnesses-task-force 

Sharing Information Between the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) regulation pertaining to the applicability of certain VA

regulations that restrict the disclosure of certain medical information to the Department of Defense (DoD). This interim final rule removes a restriction that is not required by the applicable statute, 38 U.S.C. 7332(e), and is inconsistent with the intent and purpose of that statute.

 2011-27155 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/10/20/2011-27155/sharing-information-between-the-department-of-veterans-affairs-and-the-department-of-de
Enhanced-Use Lease 

(EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for a MixedUse Development Including a Permanent Housing Facility in Knoxville, IA

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL on 3 

parcels of land (163 acres) that comprise the entire Knoxville campus of the VA Central Iowa Healthcare System. The selected lessee will finance, design, develop, construct, manage, maintain and operate the EUL development. As consideration for the lease, the lessee will be required to construct, renovate, operate, and maintain a mixed use development that includes integrated residential, commercial, agricultural and technology components. The residential component will contain a permanent housing facility for homeless and at-risk Veterans and their families where the lessee will give preference and priority placement to Veterans and provide supportive services to Veterans.

 2011-27911 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/10/28/2011-27911/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-a-mixed-us

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development at the Roseburg VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Roseburg, OR

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL on an 

approximately 9.3-acre parcel of land at the Roseburg VAMC in Roseburg, Oregon. The selected lessees will finance, design, develop, construct, manage, maintain and operate the EUL development. As consideration for the lease, the lessees will be required to construct, renovate, operate, and maintain a permanent and transitional housing facility; provide preference and priority placement for homeless Veterans and Veterans at risk of homelessness and

their families; and provide a supportive services program that guides resident Veterans toward attaining long-term independence and self-sufficiency.

 2011-27907 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/10/28/2011-27907/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of a Permanent Housing Facility in Northampton, MA

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL on an 

approximately 9.0-acre parcel of land at the Northampton VA Medical Center in Northampton, Massachusetts. The selected lessee will finance, design, develop, construct, manage, maintain and operate the EUL development. As consideration for the lease, the lessee will be required to construct, renovate, operate and maintain a permanent housing facility and provide preference and priority placement for Veterans, as well as a supportive services program.

 2011-27910 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/10/28/2011-27910/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of a Senior Housing Facility in Kerrville, TX

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL on an 

approximately 5.0-acre parcel of land at the VA South Texas Healthcare System--Kerrville campus in Kerrville, Texas. The selected lessee will finance, design, develop, construct, manage, maintain and operate the EUL development. As consideration for the lease, the lessee will be required to construct, renovate, operate and maintain a senior housing facility; provide preference and priority placement for senior and disabled Veterans and their families; and provide a supportive services program.

 2011-27912 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/10/28/2011-27912/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of a Transitional Housing Facility in Pineville, LA

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL on an 

approximately 7.0-acre parcel of land at the Alexandria VA Medical Center in Pineville, Louisiana. The selected lessee will finance, design, develop, construct, renovate, manage, operate and maintain the EUL development. As consideration for the lease, the lessee will be required to construct, renovate, operate, and maintain a transitional housing facility; provide preference and priority placement for Veterans and their families; and provide a supportive services program for resident Veterans.

 2011-27908 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/10/28/2011-27908/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of an Assisted Living Facility in Newington, CT

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL on an 

approximately 5.0-acre parcel of land at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System, Newington campus in Newington, Connecticut. The selected lessee will finance, design, develop, construct, manage, maintain and operate the EUL development. As consideration for the lease, the lessee will be required to construct, renovate, operate and maintain an assisted living facility; provide preference and priority placement for senior and disabled Veterans and their families; and provide a supportive services program.

 2011-27915 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/10/28/2011-27915/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop
Clothing Allowance Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its 

regulations regarding clothing allowances. The amendment provides for an annual clothing allowance for each qualifying prosthetic or orthopedic appliance worn or used by a veteran for a service-connected disability or disabilities that wears out or tears a single article of the veteran's clothing and for each physician-prescribed medication used by a veteran for a skin condition that is due to a serviceconnected disability that affects a single outergarment. The amendment also provides two annual clothing allowances if a veteran wears or uses more than one qualifying prosthetic or orthopedic appliance, physician- prescribed medication for more than one skin condition, or an appliance and a medication for a service-connected disability or disabilities and the appliance(s) or medication(s) together cause a single

article of clothing to wear out faster than if affected by a single appliance or medication. This amendment also makes certain technical changes to the rule.

 2011-29579 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/16/2011-29579/clothing-allowance 

Updating Fire Safety Standards

Rule This document affirms as final, without changes, a 

provision included in a final rule with request for comments that amended the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations concerning community residential care facilities,contract facilities for certain outpatient and residential services, and State home facilities. That provision established a five-year period within which all covered buildings with nursing home facilities existing as of June 25, 2001, must conform to the automatic sprinkler requirement of the 2009 edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101. This rule helps ensure the safety of veterans in the affected facilities.

 2011-29471 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/16/2011-29471/updating-fire-safety-standards 

Amendment to an Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of Permanent Housing in Battle Creek, MI

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an amendment to 

an existing EUL on an approximately 5.1-acre parcel of land at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center in Michigan. The existing lessee will finance, design, develop, construct, manage, maintain and operate the additional EUL development. As consideration for the lease, the lessee will be required to construct, renovate, operate, and maintain a permanent housing facility; provide preference and priority placement for homeless Veterans and Veterans at risk of homelessness and their families; and provide a supportive services program that guides resident Veterans toward attaining long-term self-sufficiency.

 2011-29752 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/17/2011-29752/amendment-to-an-enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-proper

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of a Permanent Housing Facility in Bedford, MA

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL on an 

approximately 4.0-acre parcel at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford, Massachusetts. The selected lessee will finance, design, develop, construct, manage, maintain and operate the EUL development. As consideration for the lease, the lessee will be required to construct, operate, and maintain a permanent housing facility; provide preference and priority placement for homeless and at-risk Veterans and their families; and provide a supportive services program.

 2011-29761 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/17/2011-29761/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of a Permanent Housing Facility in Brockton, MA

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL on an 

approximate 0.8 acre of land at the VA Boston Healthcare System-- Brockton Division in Brockton, Massachusetts. The selected lessee will finance, design, develop, construct, renovate, manage, maintain and operate the EUL development. As consideration for the lease, the lessee will be required to construct, renovate, operate, and maintain a permanent housing facility, provide preference and priority placement for homeless Veterans, and provide a supportive services program.

 2011-29778 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/17/2011-29778/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of a Permanent Housing Facility in Fort Harrison, MT

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL on an 

approximate 2-acre parcel of land and 11 buildings at the VA Montana Health Care System in Fort Harrison, Montana. The selected lessee will finance, design, develop, construct, manage, maintain and operate the EUL development. As consideration for the lease, the lessee will be required to construct, renovate, operate, and maintain a permanent housing facility; provide preference and priority placement for Veterans and their families; and provide a supportive services program.

 2011-29775 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/17/2011-29775/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop
Enhanced-Use Lease 

(EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of a Permanent Housing Facility in Hines, IL

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL on an 

approximately 5.2-acre parcel of land at the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois. The selected lessee will finance, design, develop, construct, manage, maintain and operate the EUL development. As consideration for the lease, the lessee will be required to construct, renovate, operate and maintain a permanent housing facility and provide preference and priority placement for Veterans, as well as a supportive services program.

 2011-29768 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/17/2011-29768/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of a Permanent Housing Facility in Menlo Park, CA

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL on a 1.9-

acre parcel of land at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (Menlo Park Division) in Menlo Park, California. The selected lessee will finance, design, develop, construct, manage, maintain and operate the EUL development. As consideration for the lease, the lessee will be required to construct, renovate, operate, and maintain a permanent housing facility; provide preference and priority placement for homeless and/or at-risk Veterans and their families; and provide a supportive services program.

 2011-29753 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/17/2011-29753/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of a Permanent Housing Facility in Spokane, WA

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL on an 

approximately 3.0-acre parcel of land at the Spokane VA Medical Center in Spokane, Washington. The selected lessee will finance, design, develop, construct, manage, maintain and operate the EUL development as a permanent housing facility; provide preference and priority placement for Veterans and their families; and provide a supportive services program.

 2011-29760 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/17/2011-29760/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of a Permanent Housing Facility in Vancouver, WA

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL on an 

approximately 1.35 acre parcel of land at the Portland VA Medical Center--Vancouver Campus in Vancouver, Washington. The selected lessee will finance, design, develop, construct, manage, maintain and operate the EUL development. As consideration for the lease, the lessee will be required to construct, renovate, operate, and maintain a permanent housing facility; provide preference and priority placement for homeless and/or at-risk Veterans and their families; and provide a supportive services program.

 2011-29754 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/17/2011-29754/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of a Permanent Supportive Housing Facility in Minneapolis, MN

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL on two 

parcels totaling approximately 6 acres of land at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System in Minnesota. The selected lessee will finance, design, develop, construct, manage, maintain and operate the EUL development. As consideration for the lease, the lessee will be required to construct, renovate, operate and maintain a permanent supportive housing facility with priority placement for homeless Veterans and their families.

 2011-29763 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/17/2011-29763/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of a Permanent Supportive Housing Facility in Tuscaloosa, AL

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL for 

Building 33 at the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The selected lessee will finance, design, develop, renovate, manage, maintain and operate theEUL development as an affordable permanent housing facility; provide preference and priority placement for homeless Veterans and Veterans at risk of homelessness and

their families; and provide a supportive services program that guides resident Veterans toward attaining long-term independence and self- sufficiency.

 2011-29756 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/17/2011-29756/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of a Skilled and Intermediate Nursing Home Care Facility in Mather, CA

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL on an 

approximately 2.5-acre parcel of land at the VA Northern California Health Care System--Valley Division--Sacramento VA Medical Center in Mather, California. The selected lessee will finance, design, develop, construct, manage, maintain and operate the EUL development. As consideration for the lease, the lessee will be required to construct, renovate, operate, and maintain a permanent longterm care facility (skilled nursing home and assisted living services); provide preference and priority placement for Veterans. Additionally, the lessee will be required to provide supportive services.

 2011-29759 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/17/2011-29759/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop
Enhanced-Use Lease 

(EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of a Transitional and Permanent Housing Facility in Bath, NY

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL on an 

approximately 2.6-acre parcel of land that includes three buildings at the Bath VA Medical Center in Bath, New York. The selected lessee will finance, design, develop, construct, renovate, manage, operate and maintain the EUL development. As consideration for the lease, the lessee will be required to construct, renovate, operate, and maintain a transitional and permanent housing facility, provide preference and priority placement for Veterans and their families, and provide a supportive services program for resident Veterans.

 2011-29765 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/17/2011-29765/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of Permanent Housing Facilities in Augusta, ME

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into a EUL on two 

parcels of land totaling approximately 20.0 acres at the VA Maine Healthcare System--Togus in Augusta, Maine. The selected lessee will finance, design, develop, construct, manage, maintain and operate the EUL development. As consideration for the lease, the lessee will be required to construct, renovate, operate, and maintain permanent housing facilities; provide preference and priority placement

for senior Veterans, homeless Veterans and Veterans at risk of homelessness and their families; and provide a supportive services program that guides resident Veterans toward attaining long-term self-sufficiency.

 2011-29774 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/17/2011-29774/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of Permanent Housing Facilities in Northport, NY

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into a EUL on two 

parcels of land totaling approximately 20.7 acres at the 

Northport VA Medical Center in Northport, New York. The 

selected lessee will finance, design, develop, construct, manage, maintain and operate the EUL development. As consideration for the lease, the lessee will be required to construct, renovate, operate, and maintain permanent housing facilities; provide preference and priority placement

for senior and non-senior disabled Veterans and their families; and provide a supportive services program that guides resident Veterans toward attaining long-term selfsufficiency.

 2011-29770 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/17/2011-29770/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of Permanent Supportive Housing Facility in St. Cloud, MN

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL on an 

approximately 6.0-acre parcel of land at the VA St. Cloud Health Care System in Minnesota. The selected lessee will finance, design, develop, construct, manage, maintain and operate the EUL development. As consideration for the lease, the lessee will be required to construct, renovate, operate and maintain a permanent supportive housing facility with priority placement for homeless Veterans.

 2011-29755 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/17/2011-29755/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for a MixedUse Development Including a Permanent Housing Facility in Lincoln, NE

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL on an 

approximately 59.4-acre parcel of land which includes 8 historic structures at the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System (Lincoln Community-Based Outpatient Clinic) in Lincoln, Nebraska. As consideration for the lease, the lessee will be required to construct, renovate, operate, and maintain a mixed-use development. A permanent housing facility will be included in the development, which will offer preference and priority placement for Veterans and their families, and a supportive services program.

 2011-30026 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/21/2011-30026/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-a-mixed-us

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of a Parking Structure, Professional Medical Office Structure, a Hotel and General Use Retail Space in Memphis, TN

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL on an 

approximately 4.0-acre parcel of land at the Memphis VA Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee. As consideration for the lease, the lessee will be required to finance, design, develop, construct, manage, operate, and maintain a mixeduse parking development, whereby VA will receive negotiated lease consideration likely to include increased parking capacity. The development may also include a professional medical office building, a hotel, and general use retail space.

 2011-30034 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/21/2011-30034/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of a Permanent and Transitional Housing Facility in Dayton, OH

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL on an 

approximately 14-acre parcel of land at the Dayton VA Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio. As consideration for the lease, the lessee will be required to construct, operate, and maintain a permanent and transitional housing development.The lessee will also be required to give preference and priority placement for homeless, at-risk, disabled, and senior Veterans and their families and provide on-site 

supportive services.

 2011-30029 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/21/2011-30029/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop
Enhanced-Use Lease 

(EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of a Permanent Housing Facility in Cheyenne, WY

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL on an 

approximately 3.7-acre parcel of land at the Cheyenne VA Medical Center in Cheyenne, Wyoming. As consideration for the lease, the lessee will be required to construct, operate, and maintain a permanent housing facility; provide preference and priority placement for senior Veterans and their families; and provide a supportive services program.

 2011-30044 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/21/2011-30044/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of Permanent and Transitional Housing in Chillicothe, OH

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL of three 

buildings and three parcels totaling approximately 17.5 acres of land at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. As consideration for the EUL, the lessee will be required to construct, renovate, operate, and maintain permanent and transitional housing with on-site supportive services. The lessee will also be required to provide preference and priority placement for senior, disabled, homeless and/or at-risk Veterans and their 

families

 2011-30028 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/21/2011-30028/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of Permanent Housing in Augusta, GA

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL for an 

approximately 2.0-acre parcel of land and a vacant building at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center (Uptown Division) in Augusta, Georgia. As consideration, the selected lessee will be required to finance, design, develop, construct, maintain and operate the EUL development. The lessee will also be required to provide preference and priority placement for Veterans at risk for homelessness, and provide on-site supportive services.

 2011-30033 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/21/2011-30033/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of Permanent Housing in Danville, IL

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL on two 

parcels of land of approximately 5.5 acres and 15.0 acres at the VA Illiana Health Care System, Danville Campus in Danville, Illinois. As consideration for the EUL, the lessee will be required to finance, construct, operate and maintain a permanent housing development, provide preference and priority placement for Veterans and their families, and provide a supportive services program.

 2011-30023 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/21/2011-30023/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of Permanent Housing in Grand Island, NE

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL for an 

approximately 4.6-acre parcel of land on the campus of the VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System, Grand Island Community Living Center and Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Grand Island, Nebraska. As consideration, the selected lessee will be required to finance, design, develop, construct, operate and maintain a permanent supportive housing facility. The lessee will be required to provide preference and priority placement for senior Veterans and their families, and provide on-site supportive services.

 2011-30046 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/21/2011-30046/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of Permanent Housing in Perryville, MD

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL on an 

approximately 28.9-acre parcel of land and 60 buildings at the Perry Point VA Medical Center--VA Maryland Health Care System in Perryville. As consideration for the lease, the selected lessee will finance, design, develop, renovate, construct, maintain and operate a permanent housing development. The lessee will provide preference and priority placement for Veterans and their families, and a supportive services program.

 2011-30042 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/21/2011-30042/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of Permanent Housing in Salem, VA

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL for two 

parcels of land--approximately 5.4 acres and 8.4 acres--at the Salem VA Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. As consideration, the selected lessee will be required to finance, design, develop, construct, operate and maintain an affordable permanent housing development. The lessee will also be required to provide preference and priority placement for homeless and at-risk Veterans, and provide on-site supportive services.

 2011-30043 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/21/2011-30043/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of Permanent Housing in Topeka, KS

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL for an 

approximately 4.0-acre parcel of land and seven buildings on the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center campus of the VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System in Topeka, Kansas. As consideration, the selected lessee will be required to finance, design, develop, construct, maintain and operate a permanent supportive housing facility. The lessee will also 

be required to provide preference and priority placement for senior Veterans and their families, and provide on-site supportive services for resident Veterans.

 2011-30030 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/21/2011-30030/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop
Enhanced-Use Lease 

(EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of Permanent Housing in Walla Walla, WA

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL on an 

approximately 4.0-acre parcel of land at the Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center in Walla Walla, Washington. As consideration, the selected lessee will be required to finance, design, develop, construct, maintain and

operate a permanent supportive housing development. The lessee will also be required to provide preference and priority placement for Veterans and their families, and a supportive services program.

 2011-30048 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/21/2011-30048/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of Space for Community Services and Parking in Memphis, TN

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL on an 

approximately 0.7-acre parcel of land and one building on an approximately 0.4-acre parcel at the Memphis VA Medical Center campus in Tennessee. As consideration for the EUL, the lessee will be required to finance, design, develop, renovate, operate, and maintain one building for community services and one parking lot.

 2011-30041 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/21/2011-30041/enhanced-use-lease-eul-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-develop

Fund Availability Under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the 

availability of funds for supportive services grants under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program. This Notice contains information concerning the SSVF Program, initial and renewal supportive services grant application processes, and amount of funding available.

 2011-30778 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/01/2011-30778/fund-availability-under-the-supportive-services-for-veteran-families-program 

Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection ProgramGenitourinary Losses

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing this 

interim final rule that amends the regulations governing the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection (TSGLI) program by adding certain genitourinary (GU) system losses to the TSGLI Schedule of Losses and defining terms relevant to these new losses. This amendment is necessary to make qualifying GU losses a basis for paying GU-injured Servicemembers TSGLI benefits. The intended effect is to expand the list of losses for which TSGLI payments can be made.

 2011-31020 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/02/2011-31020/servicemembers-group-life-insurance-traumatic-injury-protection-program-genitourinary-l

Allowance for Private Purchase of an Outer Burial Receptacle in Lieu of a GovernmentFurnished Graveliner for a Grave in a VA National Cemetery

Notice Public Law 104-275 was enacted on October 9, 1996. It 

allows the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide a monetary allowance towards the private purchase of an outer burial receptacle for use in a VA national cemetery. Under VA regulation (38 CFR 38.629), the allowance is equal to the average cost of Government-furnished graveliners less any administrative costs to VA. The law provides a veteran's survivors with the option of selecting a Government-furnished graveliner for use in a VA national cemetery where such use is authorized. The purpose of this Notice is to notify interested parties of the average cost of Government-furnished graveliners, administrative costs that relate to processing and paying the allowance and the amount of the allowance payable for qualifying interments that occur during calendar year 2012.

 2011-31753 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/12/2011-31753/allowance-for-private-purchase-of-an-outer-burial-receptacle-in-lieu-of-a-government-furn

Reasonable Charges for Medical Care or Services; V3.9, 2012 Calendar Year Update

Notice This Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) notice informs 

the public of updated data for calculating the ``Reasonable Charges'' collected or recovered by VA for medical care or services provided or furnished by VA to a veteran for: (1) A non service-connected disability for which the veteran is entitled to care or the payment of expenses for care under a health plan contract; (2) a non service- connected disability incurred incident to the veteran's employment and covered under a worker's compensation law or plan that provides reimbursement or indemnification for such care and services; or (3) a non service-connected disability incurred as a result of a motor vehicle accident in a state that requires automobile accident reparations insurance. The charge tables and supplemental tables that are applicable to this notice can be viewed on the Veterans Health Administration Chief Business Office's Internet Web sites. These changes are effective January 1, 2012.

 2011-31769 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/12/2011-31769/reasonable-charges-for-medical-care-or-services-v39-2012-calendar-year-update 
Medical Benefits for 

Newborn Children of Certain Woman Veterans

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

regulation concerning the medical benefits package offered to veterans enrolled in the VA health care system. This rulemaking updates the regulation to conform to amendments made by the enactment of the Caregivers and Veteran Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010, which authorized VA to provide certain health care services to a newborn child of a woman veteran who is receiving maternity care furnished by VA. Health services for newborn care will be authorized for no more than seven days after the birth of the child if the veteran delivered the child in a VA facility or in another facility pursuant to a VA contract for maternity services.

 2011-32264 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/19/2011-32264/medical-benefits-for-newborn-children-of-certain-woman-veterans 

Copayments for Medications in 2012

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its 

medical regulations concerning the copayment required for certain medications. Under current regulations, beginning on January 1, 2012, the copayment amount must be increased based on the prescription drug component of the Medical Consumer Price Index, and the maximum annual copayment amount must be increased when the copayment is increased. A prior action ``froze'' the copayment amount for veterans in VA's health care system enrollment priority categories 2 through 6 and allowed for increased copayments, as required by the current regulation, only for veterans in priority categories 7 and 8. This document freezes copayments at the current rate for veterans in priority categories 2 through 6 for the next 12 months, and thereafter resumes increasing copayments in accordance with any change in the prescription drug component of the Medical Consumer Price Index (CPI-P).

 2011-32532 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/20/2011-32532/copayments-for-medications-in-2012 

Loan Guaranty Revised Loan Modification Procedures

Rule This document amends a Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) Loan Guaranty regulation related to modification of guaranteed housing loans in default. Specifically, changes are made to requirements related to maximum interest rates on modified loans and to items that may be capitalized in a modified loan amount. In addition, we are revising the regulation to clarify that the holder of a loan may seek VA approval for a loan modification that does not otherwise meet prescribed conditions. The amendments are intended to liberalize the requirements for modification of VAguaranteed loans and provide holders more options for working with veterans to avoid foreclosure.

 2011-32528 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/20/2011-32528/loan-guaranty-revised-loan-modification-procedures 

Schedule for Rating Disabilities; Evaluation of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

Schedule for Rating Disabilities by revising the disability evaluation criterion provided for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to provide an evaluation of 100 percent for any veteran with service-connected ALS. This change is necessary to adequately compensate veterans who suffer from this progressive, untreatable, and fatal disease. This change is intended to provide a total disability rating for any veteran with service-connected ALS.

 2011-32531 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/20/2011-32531/schedule-for-rating-disabilities-evaluation-of-amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis 

Payment or Reimbursement for Emergency Treatment Furnished by Non-VA Providers in Non-VA Facilities to Certain Veterans With ServiceConnected or NonserviceConnected Disabilities

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) medical regulations concerning emergency hospital care and medical services provided to eligible veterans at non-VA facilities. The amendments are required by section 402 of the Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008. Among other things, the amendments authorize VA to pay for emergency treatment provided to a veteran at a non-VA facility up to the time the veteran can be safely transferred to a VA or other Federal facility and such facility is capable of accepting the transfer, or until such transfer was actually accepted, so long as the non-VA facility made and documented reasonable attempts to transfer the veteran to a VA or other Federal facility.

 2011-32413 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/21/2011-32413/payment-or-reimbursement-for-emergency-treatment-furnished-by-non-va-providers-in-no
VASRD ForumImproving VA's Disability 

Evaluation Criteria for Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders, Organs of Special Sense, Gynecological Conditions and Disorders of the Breast, and Skin

Notice The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) and Veterans 

Health Administration (VHA) will co-host the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) Forum--Improving VA's Disability Evaluation Criteria for the Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders, Organs of Special Sense, Gynecological Conditions and Disorders of the Breast, and Skin. The purpose of this VASRD Improvement Forum is to capture public comment and current medical science information from presentations made by subject matter experts. This Forum is scheduled for January 17-26, 2012. VA plans to use this information to update the sections of VASRD that 

pertain to the following four body systems: (1) Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders (38 CFR 4.120-4.124a), (2) Organs of Special Sense (38 CFR 4.75-4.79), (3) Gynecological Conditions and Disorders of the Breast (38 CFR 4.116), and (4) The Skin (38 CFR 4.118). Specifically, diagnostic code descriptors and evaluation criteria will be discussed.

 2011-32892 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/23/2011-32892/vasrd-forum-improving-vas-disability-evaluation-criteria-for-neurological-conditions-and-

Extension of Statutory Period for Compensation for Certain Disabilities Due to Undiagnosed Illnesses and Medically Unexplained Chronic Multi-Symptom Illnesses

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing this 

interim final rule to amend its adjudication regulation regarding compensation for disabilities suffered by veterans who served in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations during the Persian Gulf War. This amendment is necessary to extend the period during which disabilities associated with undiagnosed illnesses and medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illnesses must become manifest in order for a veteran to be eligible for compensation.

 2011-33222 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33222/extension-of-statutory-period-for-compensation-for-certain-disabilities-due-to-undiagnosed

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment ProgramChanges to Subsistence Allowance

Rule This document adopts as final, without change, the interim 

final rule amending regulations of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to reflect changes made by the Post9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010, effective August 1, 2011, that affect payment of vocational rehabilitation benefits for certain servicedisabled veterans. Pursuant to these changes, a veteran, who is eligible for a subsistence allowance under chapter 31 of title 38, United States Code, and educational assistance under chapter 33 of title 38, United States Code, may participate in a rehabilitation program under chapter 31 and elect to receive a payment equal in amount to an applicable military housing allowance payable under title 37, United States Code, instead of the regular subsistence allowance under chapter 31. In addition, payments of subsistence allowances during periods between school terms are discontinued, and payments during periods of temporary school closings are modified.

 2012-452 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/01/12/2012-452/vocational-rehabilitation-and-employment-program-changes-to-subsistence-allowance 

Schedule for Rating Disabilities; Evaluation of Scars; Correction

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published in the 

Federal Register of September 23, 2008, a document amending its Schedule for Rating Disabilities by revising that portion of the Schedule that addresses the Skin, so that it more clearly reflected VA's policies concerning the evaluation of scars. In the preamble of that document, VA incorrectly stated the applicability date. VA made a similar error in the first sentence of the introductory paragraph of 38 CFR 4.118. This document corrects the error in the introductory paragraph of Sec. 4.118.

 2012-1001 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/01/20/2012-1001/schedule-for-rating-disabilities-evaluation-of-scars-correction 

Schedule for Rating Disabilities; Evaluation of Scars; Correction

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published in the 

Federal Register of September 23, 2008, a document amending its Schedule for Rating Disabilities by revising that portion of the Schedule that addresses the Skin, so that it more clearly reflected VA's policies concerning the evaluation of scars. In the preamble of that document, VA incorrectly stated the applicability date. VA made a similar error in the first sentence of the introductory paragraph of 38 CFR 4.118. This document corrects the error in the applicability date.

 2012-1002 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/01/20/2012-1002/schedule-for-rating-disabilities-evaluation-of-scars-correction 
Dental Conditions Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adopts as a final 

rule the proposal to amend its adjudication regulations regarding service connection of dental conditions for treatment purposes. This amendment clarifies that principlesgoverning determinations by VA's Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) for service connection of dental conditions for the purpose of establishing eligibility for dental treatment by VA's Veterans Health Administration (VHA), apply only when VHA requests information or a rating from VBA for those purposes. This amendment also clarifies existing regulatory provisions and reflects the respective responsibilities of VHA and VBA in determinations concerning eligibility for dental treatment.

 2012-1873 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/01/30/2012-1873/dental-conditions 

Tribal Veterans Cemetery Grants

Rule This final rule amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) regulations governing Federal grants for the establishment, expansion, and improvement of veterans cemeteries. This final rule implements through regulation new statutory authority to provide grants for the establishment, expansion, and improvement of Tribal Organization veterans cemeteries, as authorized by Section 403 of the ``Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006'' (the Act). The Act requires VA to administer grants to Tribal Organizations in the same manner and under the same conditions as grants to States. This final rule makes non-substantive changes to the part heading of Part 39 and the name of the State Cemetery Grants Service to more accurately reflect that VA awards veteran cemetery grants to States and Tribal Organizations. The final rule establishes criteria to guide VA's decisions on granting Tribal Organization requests to obtain grants for establishing, expanding, and improving veterans cemeteries that are or will be owned and operated by a Tribal Organization. The final rule also expands VA's preapplication requirement to all veterans cemetery grants as a means to promote consistency and communication in the grant application process. Further, the final rule revises VA regulations to address structural differences between Tribal Organizations and States.

 2012-1874 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/01/30/2012-1874/tribal-veterans-cemetery-grants 

Parents Eligible for Burial Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends existing 

regulations to reflect a new statutory authority to extend eligibility for burial in a national cemetery to include parents of certain veterans, as authorized by the Veterans' Benefits Act of 2010 (the Act), enacted on October 13, 2010. The Act authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to inter the biological or legally adoptive parents of a deceased veteran if the deceased veteran is a hostile casualty

or dies from a training-related injury, is interred in a VA national cemetery in a gravesite with available space, and has no spouse or child who is buried, or surviving spouse or child who, upon death, may be eligible for burial, in a national cemetery.

 2012-2043 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/01/31/2012-2043/parents-eligible-for-burial 

Medical Foster Homes Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) ``Medical'' regulations to add rules relating to medical foster homes. Prior to this final rule, VA's medical foster home program had, whenever possible and appropriate, relied upon regulations governing community residential care facilities; however, those regulations did not cover all aspects of medical foster homes, which provide community based care in a smaller, residential facility and to a more medically complex and disabled population. This final rule reflects current VA policy and practice, and generally conforms to industry standards and expectations.

 2012-2063 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/02/02/2012-2063/medical-foster-homes 

Meeting the Challenge of Pandemic Influenza: Ethical Guidance for Leaders and Health Care Professionals in the Veterans Health Administration

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through its 

National Center for Ethics in Health Care (NCEHC) invites interested parties to comment on a guidance document entitled ``Meeting the Challenge of Pandemic Influenza: Ethical Guidance for Leaders and Health Care Professionals in the Veterans Health Administration.'' (Guidance). VA is committed to an open and engaged stakeholder process and welcomes input on how to improve the Guidance and integrate key ethical concepts into ongoing emergency response planning in VA.

 2012-2777 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/02/08/2012-2777/meeting-the-challenge-of-pandemic-influenza-ethical-guidance-for-leaders-and-health-care 
Schedule for Rating 

Disabilities; AL Amyloidosis (Primary Amyloidosis)

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

Schedule for Rating Disabilities by updating the schedule of

ratings for the hemic and lymphatic systems to include AL amyloidosis. This regulatory action is necessary to add AL amyloidosis as one of the disease conditions and establish criteria for disability evaluation to fully implement the decision by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to grant presumptive service connection based on herbicide exposure for this disease. The intended effects are to 

provide consistency in disability ratings and to ease tracking of AL amyloidosis for statistical analysis.

 2012-2883 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/02/08/2012-2883/schedule-for-rating-disabilities-al-amyloidosis-primary-amyloidosis 

Due Date of Initial Application Requirements for State Home Construction Grants

Rule This final rule amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) regulations concerning the calendar date by which VA must receive an initial application for a State Home Construction Grant in order for the application to be included on the priority list for the award of grants during the next fiscal year. We require that initial application materials must be received by VA no later than April 15, instead of August 15, of the year before the fiscal year in which the application would be considered for inclusion on the priority list for the award of grants. We require certification of State matching funds to be submitted no later than August 1, instead of August 15, in order for the project to be placed in priority group 1 of the priority list for the next fiscal year. The purpose of these changes is to ensure that VA has sufficient time to process all applications received and timely prepare the priority list, so that we can accurately notify States that VA intends to select

and fund particular projects. We also make technical revisions to conform our regulations to these revisions.

 2012-4234 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/02/23/2012-4234/due-date-of-initial-application-requirements-for-state-home-construction-grants 

Fund Availability Under VA's Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the 

availability of funds for applications for assistance under the Per Diem Only component of VA's Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program. This Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) includes funding priorities for those applicants who will serve specific homeless veteran populations that are identified in this NOFA, or implement a new ``transition in place'' housing model to facilitate housing stabilization. This Notice contains information concerning the program, funding priorities, application process, and amount of funding available.

 2012-4880 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/03/01/2012-4880/fund-availability-under-vas-homeless-providers-grant-and-per-diem-program 

Notice of Intent To Grant an Exclusive License

Notice Notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans 

Affairs, Office of Research and Development, intends to grant to Somahlution, Inc., 3401 Fiechtner Drive, Fargo, North Dakota 58103, USA, an exclusive license to practice the following: U.S. Patent No. 7,981,596 (Tissue preservation with a salt solution isotonic with interstitial fluid) issued July 19, 2011.

 2012-4885 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/03/01/2012-4885/notice-of-intent-to-grant-an-exclusive-license 

Drug and Drug-Related Supply Promotion by Pharmaceutical Company Representatives at VA Facilities

Rule This final rule amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) regulations regarding access to VA facilities by pharmaceutical company representatives. The purposes of the rule are to reduce or eliminate any potential for disruption in the patient care environment, manage activitiesand promotions at VA facilities, and provide pharmaceutical company representatives with a consistent standard of permissible business practice at VA facilities. The amendments will facilitate mutually beneficial relationships between VA and pharmaceutical company representatives.

 2012-5279 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/03/05/2012-5279/drug-and-drug-related-supply-promotion-by-pharmaceutical-company-representatives-at-va

Exempting In-Home Video Telehealth From Copayments

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is taking final 

action to amend its regulation that governs VA services that are not subject to copayment requirements for inpatient hospital care or outpatient medical care. Specifically, the regulation is amended to exempt in-home video telehealth care from having any required copayment. This removes a barrier that may have previously discouraged veterans from choosing to use in-home video telehealth as a viable medical care option. In turn, VA hopes to make the home a 

preferred place of care, whenever medically appropriate and possible.

 2012-5354 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/03/06/2012-5354/exempting-in-home-video-telehealth-from-copayments 
Notice of Intent To Grant 

an Exclusive License

Notice Notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans 

Affairs, Office of Research and Development, intends to grant to Brain Plasticity, Inc., One Montgomery St., Suite 710, San Francisco, California 94104-4505, USA, an exclusive license to practice the following patent application: PCT/US2011/042031 filed July 8, 2011, entitled ``Computer-Implemented interactive behavioral training technique for the optimization of attention or remediation of disorders of attention.''

 2012-5308 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/03/06/2012-5308/notice-of-intent-to-grant-an-exclusive-license 

Public Availability of the Department of Veterans Affairs Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Service Contract Inventory

Notice In accordance with Section 743 of Division C of the 

Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-117), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is publishing this notice to advise the public of the availability of the FY 2011 Service Contract Inventory. The inventory provides information on VA service contract actions over $25,000 made in FY 2011. The information is organized by function to show how contracted resources are distributed throughout

the agency. The inventory has been developed in accordance with guidance issued on November 5, 2010, and updated on December 19, 2011, by the Office of Management and Budget's Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP). OFPP's guidance is available at http:// www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/ omb/procurement/memo/service-contract-inventoryguidance.pdf. VA posted its inventory and a summary of the inventory on the VA Web site at: http://www.va.gov/oal/library/scaInventory.asp.

 2012-5927 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/03/12/2012-5927/public-availability-of-the-department-of-veterans-affairs-fiscal-year-fy-2011-service-contrac

Tribal Consultations Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Tribal 

Government Relations (OTGR) will host a Tribal Consultation on the following VA programs: Native American Direct Loan Program, Tribal Cemetery Grants, and local implementation of the 2010 VA/Indian Health Service (IHS) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

 2012-6590 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/03/19/2012-6590/tribal-consultations 

Prescription Drugs Not Administered During Treatment; Update to Administrative Cost for Calendar Year 2012

Notice This Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) notice informs 

the public of the updated ``National Average AdministrativeCosts'' for purposes of calculating VA's charges for prescription drugs that were not administered during treatment but were provided or furnished by VA to a veteran for: A nonservice-connected disability for which the veteran is entitled to care (or the payment of expenses of care) under a health plan contract; a nonservice-connected disability incurred incident to the veteran's employment and covered under a worker's compensation law or plan that provides reimbursement or indemnification for such care and services; or a nonservice-connected disability incurred as a result of a motor vehicle accident in a State that requires automobile accident reparations insurance. This updated administrative cost charge was effective on January 1, 2012, for Calendar Year 2012.

 2012-7621 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/03/30/2012-7621/prescription-drugs-not-administered-during-treatment-update-to-administrative-cost-for-cale

VA Directive 0005 on Scientific Integrity: Availability for Review and Comment

Notice This Federal Register Notice announces an opportunity for 

public review and comment on the Draft Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Directive 0005 on Scientific Integrity. The Draft Directive incorporates the principles of scientific integrity contained in the Presidential Memorandum of March 9, 2009, and the Director, Office of Science and Technology Policy's Memorandum of December 17, 2010, on scientific integrity. It addresses how VA ensures quality science in its methods, review, policy application, and information dissemination.

 2012-8434 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/04/09/2012-8434/va-directive-0005-on-scientific-integrity-availability-for-review-and-comment 

Rules Governing Hearings Before the Agency of Original Jurisdiction and the Board of Veterans' Appeals; Repeal of Prior Rule Change

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is taking final 

action to amend its hearing regulations to repeal a prior amendment that specified that the provisions regarding hearings before the Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ) do not apply to hearings before the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board). This action is being taken because of VA's decision that the prior amendment should have followed the notice- and-comment procedure of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA).

 2012-9295 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/04/18/2012-9295/rules-governing-hearings-before-the-agency-of-original-jurisdiction-and-the-board-of-vetera
Payment or 

Reimbursement for Emergency Services for Nonservice-Connected Conditions in Non-VA Facilities

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) ``Payment or Reimbursement for Emergency Services for Nonservice- Connected Conditions in Non-VA Facilities'' regulations to conform with a statutory change that expanded veterans' eligibility for reimbursement. Some of the revisions in this final rule are purely technical, matching the language of our regulations to the language of the revised statute, while others set out VA's policies regarding the implementation of statutory requirements. This final rule expands the qualifications for payment or reimbursement to veterans who receive emergency services in non-VA facilities, and establishes accompanying standards for the method and amount of payment or reimbursement.

 2012-9265 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/04/20/2012-9265/payment-or-reimbursement-for-emergency-services-for-nonservice-connected-conditions-in

Technical Revisions To Update Reference to the Required Assessment Tool for State Nursing Homes Receiving Per Diem Payments From VA

Rule This rule updates the reference to the required resident 

assessment tool for State homes that receive per diem from VA for providing nursing home care to veterans. It requires State nursing homes receiving per diem from VA to use the most recent version of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Resident Assessment Instrument/Minimum Data Set (MDS), which is version 3.0. This will ensure that the standard used to assess veterans is the same as the standard applicable to Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.

 2012-10590 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/05/03/2012-10590/technical-revisions-to-update-reference-to-the-required-assessment-tool-for-state-nursing-h

Copayments for Medications in 2012

Rule This document affirms as final, without change, an interim 

final rule amending the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical regulations concerning the copayment required for certain medications. The interim final rule frozeuntil December 31, 2012, the copayment amount for veterans in the VA health care system in enrollment priority categories 2 through 6 at the 2011 level, which was $8. The interim final rule also froze until December 31, 2012, the maximum annual copayment amount for enrollment priority categories 2 through 6, which was $960. On January 1, 2013, the copayment amounts may increase based on the prescription drug component of the Medical Consumer Price Index (CPI-P). If the copayment increases, the maximum annual copayment amount will automatically increase in turn.

 2012-11486 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/05/14/2012-11486/copayments-for-medications-in-2012 

Notice of Intent To Grant an Exclusive License

Notice Notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans 

Affairs (VA), Office of Research and Development, intends to grant to algorithmRx, LLC, 7400 Beaufont Springs Drive-

-Suite 300, North Chesterfield, Virginia 23225, an exclusive license to practice the following: U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 12/928,894 (Methods for Predicting the Response to Statins) filed December 21, 2010, and published on October 6, 2011, under Publication No. US2011-0245283.

 2012-11707 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/05/15/2012-11707/notice-of-intent-to-grant-an-exclusive-license 

VASRD Status Summit: A Public Overview of Proposed Disability Evaluation Criteria

Notice The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) will host the 

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) Status Summit: A Public Overview of Proposed Disability Evaluation Criteria. The purpose of the VASRD Status Summit is to capture public comments on working drafts of proposed regulations for nine body systems and promote transparency by providing the 

proposed contents of those working drafts to the public. VA has previously hosted VASRD Forums, where subject matter experts and members of the public provided their input, prior to the drafting of proposed regulations for the body systems. VA plans to use comments provided at and following this Summit to consider edits and review updates pertaining to the following nine body systems: (1) The Hemic and Lymphatic Systems (38 CFR 4.117), (2) The Endocrine System (38 CFR 4.119), (3) Mental Disorders (38 CFR 4.125-4.130), (4) Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders and Nutritional Deficiencies (38 CFR 4.88-4.89), (5) The Musculoskeletal System (38 CFR 4.40-4.73), (6) The Digestive System (38 CFR 4.110-4.114), (7) The Genitourinary System (38 CFR 4.115-4.115b), (8) Dental and Oral Conditions (38 CFR 4.149-4.150), and a newly proposed body system, Rheumatic Diseases. Specifically, working drafts containing proposed revisions to diagnostic code descriptors and evaluation criteria will be available for public review and comment.

 2012-12285 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/05/21/2012-12285/vasrd-status-summit-a-public-overview-of-proposed-disability-evaluation-criteria 
Servicemembers' Group 

Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection ProgramGenitourinary Losses

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing this 

final rule that amends the regulations governing the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection (TSGLI) program by adding certain genitourinary (GU) system losses to the TSGLI Schedule of Losses and defining terms relevant to these new losses. This amendment is necessary to make qualifying GU losses a basis for paying TSGLI benefits to servicemembers with severe GU injuries. The intended effect is to expand the list of losses for which TSGLI payments can be made. This document adopts as a final rule, without change, the interim final rule published in the Federal Register on December 2, 2011.

 2012-13298 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/06/01/2012-13298/servicemembers-group-life-insurance-traumatic-injury-protection-program-genitourinary-l

Clothing Allowance; Correction

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a final 

rule on November 16, 2011, amending its adjudication regulations governing eligibility for clothing allowances. VA has since determined that certain language added to the final rule could be construed to impose a restriction that VA did not intend. This document corrects that error.

 2012-14108 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/06/11/2012-14108/clothing-allowance-correction 

Autopsies at VA Expense Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

regulation that governs the performance of autopsies on veterans. This final rule updates outdated cross-references to

a statute that previously authorized certain outpatient and ambulatory care, which included post-hospitalization autopsies, and its implementing regulation. This final rule clarifies that consent for an autopsy is implied if a known surviving spouse or next of kin has either not responded to a VA request for permission or has not inquired as to the decedent for 6 months before the decedent's death. This final rule modifies the current regulation to make the laws of the jurisdiction in which the autopsy will be performed the controlling laws for purposes of determining who has authority to grant permission for the autopsy. This final rule also clarifies the authorized purposes of a VA autopsy. Lastly, this final rule clarifies that the authority to order an autopsy includes transporting the body at VA's expense to the place where the autopsy will be performed.

 2012-15624 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/06/27/2012-15624/autopsies-at-va-expense 

VA Veteran-Owned Small Business Verification Guidelines

Rule This document implements a portion of the Veterans 

Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006, which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to verify ownership and control of veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs), including service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) in order for these firms to participate in VA acquisitions set-aside for SDVOSB/VOSBs. This interim final rule contains a minor revision to require re-verification of SDVOSB/VOSB status only every two years rather than annually. The purpose of this change is to reduce the administrative burden on SDVOSB/VOSBs regarding participation in VA acquisitions set asides for these types of firms.

 2012-15801 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/06/27/2012-15801/va-veteran-owned-small-business-verification-guidelines 

Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) Benefits for Survivors of Former Prisoners of War Rated Totally Disabled at Time of Death

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

adjudication regulation regarding benefits for survivors of former prisoners of war who were rated totally disabled at the time of death. This amendment is necessary to conform the regulation to the authorizing statutory provision. The effect of this amendment is to liberalize the eligibility criteria for dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) based on the death of a former prisoner of war whose service-connected disabilities had been continuously rated totally disabling for at least 1 year when he or she died.

 2012-16812 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/07/10/2012-16812/dependency-and-indemnity-compensation-dic-benefits-for-survivors-of-former-prisoners-o

Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Payable to a Surviving Spouse With One or More Children Under Age 18

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing this 

final rule to amend its adjudication regulation regarding the additional statutory amount of Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) payable to a surviving spouse with one

or more children below the age of 18. The Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2006 redesignated the statutory section cited in VA's governing regulation. This amendment is necessary to conform the regulation to the statutory provision.

 2012-16810 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/07/10/2012-16810/dependency-and-indemnity-compensation-payable-to-a-surviving-spouse-with-one-or-mor
Core Values and 

Characteristics of the Department

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs' 

(VA) regulations concerning the standards of ethical conduct and related responsibilities of its employees by adding a new subpart for VA's Core Values and Characteristics. These foundational values and organizational characteristics define VA employees and articulate what VA stands for, respectively, and they are a set of guidelines that will be applied Department-wide to all VA employees. This final rule establishes VA's Core Valuesand Characteristics, and ensures their proper application to the VA workforce.

 2012-17069 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/07/13/2012-17069/core-values-and-characteristics-of-the-department 

Determinations Concerning Illnesses Discussed in National Academy of Sciences Report: Veterans and Agent Orange: Update 2010

Notice As required by law, the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) hereby gives notice that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, under the authority granted by the Agent Orange Act of 1991, codified at 38 U.S.C. 1116, has determined that there is no basis to establish a presumption of service connection at this time, based on exposure to herbicide agents, including the substance commonly known as Agent Orange, for several health effects discussed in the September 29, 2011, National Academy of Sciences (NAS) report titled: Veterans and Agent Orange: Update 2010 (hereinafter, ``Update 2010''). This determination does not in any way preclude VA from granting service connection for any disease, including those specifically discussed in this notice, nor does it change any existing rights or procedures. In a separate rulemaking, VA will propose to expand the current presumption for peripheral neuropathy.

 2012-19635 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/08/10/2012-19635/determinations-concerning-illnesses-discussed-in-national-academy-of-sciences-report-vet

Notice of Availability of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center (SFVAMC) Long Range Development Plan (LRDP)

Notice Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) 

of 1969, as amended, (42 U.S.C. 4331 et seq.), the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for Implementing the

Procedural Requirements of NEPA (40 CFR parts 1500-1508), VA's Implementing Regulations (38 CFR part 26), as well as the settlement agreement resulting from Planning Association for Richmond, et al. v. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, C-06-02321-SBA (filed 6 June 2008), VA has prepared a Draft EIS for the proposed implementation of the SFVAMC LRDP in San Francisco, California. The SFVAMC LRDP involves development and construction of patient care buildings, research buildings, business occupancy buildings, and parking structures, as well as retrofitting seismically deficient buildings. The Draft EIS identifies and evaluates environmental factors associated with new construction, demolition, as well as seismic retrofit to upgrade the SFVAMC for purposes of meeting the needs of Veterans of the North Coast and San Francisco Bay Area over the next 20 years.

 2012-20243 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/08/17/2012-20243/notice-of-availability-of-an-environmental-impact-statement-eis-for-the-san-francisco-vete

Letter of Intent To Apply for Funding Available Under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) requests that 

eligible entities interested in applying for funding under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program submit a letter of intent. The SSVF Program expects to publish a notice of funding availability (NOFA) in fiscal year (FY) 2013. The NOFA will contain information concerning the SSVF Program, initial and renewal supportive services grant application processes, and amount of funding available.

 2012-20761 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/08/23/2012-20761/letter-of-intent-to-apply-for-funding-available-under-the-supportive-services-for-veteran-fa

Service Dogs Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its 

regulations concerning veterans in need of service dogs. Under this final rule, VA will provide to veterans with visual, hearing, or mobility impairments benefits to support the use of a service dog as part of the management of such impairments. The benefits include assistance with veterinary

care, travel benefits associated with obtaining and training a dog, and the provision, maintenance, and replacement of hardware required for the dog to perform the tasks necessary to assist such veterans.

 2012-21784 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/09/05/2012-21784/service-dogs 

Sharing Information Between the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense

Rule This document adopts as final, without change, the interim 

final rule published in the Federal Register on October 20, 2011. This final rule removes a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulatory restriction on the sharing of certain medical information with the Department of Defense (DoD) that is not required by the applicable statute and is inconsistent with the intent and purpose of that statute.

 2012-21816 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/09/05/2012-21816/sharing-information-between-the-department-of-veterans-affairs-and-the-department-of-de
Reasonable Charges for 

Inpatient MS-DRGs and SNF Medical Services; V3.11, 2013; Fiscal Year Update

Notice Section 17.101 of Title 38 of the Code of Federal 

Regulations sets forth the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical regulations concerning ``Reasonable Charges'for medical care or services provided or furnished by VA to a veteran:

 2012-22049 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/09/07/2012-22049/reasonable-charges-for-inpatient-ms-drgs-and-snf-medical-services-v311-2013-fiscal-year-

Fund Availability Under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program; Amendment

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing an 

amendment to the Notices of Fund Availability issued in fiscal years 2011 and 2012 for supportive services grants under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program. VA published two Notices in the Federal Register on December 17, 2010 (75 FR 79087), and on December 1, 2011 (76 FR 74849), titled, ``Fund Availability Under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program.'' Under ``Requirements for the Use of Supportive Services Grant Funds'' section of the Notices, grantees were permitted to ``utilize a maximum of 30 percent of supportive services grant funds to provide the supportive service of temporary financial assistance paid directly to a third party on behalf of a participant for child care, transportation, rental assistance, utility-fee payment assistance, security deposits, utility deposits, moving costs, and emergency supplies in accordance with 38 CFR 62.33 and 62.34 of the final rule.'' VA has received comments from a variety of stakeholders that the 30 percent maximum for financial assistance is inadequate to meet the needs of Veteran families served in SSVF. For instance, the Department of Housing and Urban Development offers similar financial assistance through its Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing and Emergency Solutions Grant programs without such caps and

also allows longer time limits for financial assistance. Grantees have stated that they are turning away eligible Veteran families for services as they are unable to successfully intervene to meet the needs of these families within the program's limits on financial assistance. As this limit may interfere with the mission of the SSVF program to prevent and end homelessness, VA announces that 

 2012-23210 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/09/20/2012-23210/fund-availability-under-the-supportive-services-for-veteran-families-program-amendment 

Exempting In-Home Video Telehealth From Copayments

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a 

direct final rule amending its regulation that governs VA services that are not subject to copayment requirements for inpatient hospital care or outpatient medical care. Specifically, the regulation exempted in-home video telehealth care from having any required copayment. VA received no significant adverse comments concerning this rule or its companion substantially identical proposed rule published on the same date. This document confirms that the direct final rule became effective on May 7, 2012. In a companion document in this issue of the Federal Register, we are withdrawing as unnecessary the proposed rule.

 2012-23513 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/09/25/2012-23513/exempting-in-home-video-telehealth-from-copayments 

Fisher House and Other Temporary Lodging

Rule This final rule amends Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) regulations concerning Fisher Houses and other temporary lodging furnished by VA while a veteran is experiencing an episode of care at a VA health care facility. This final rule better describes the application process for this lodging and clarifies the distinctions between Fisher Houses and other temporary lodging provided by VA. This final rule generally reflects current VA policy and practice, and conforms to industry standards and expectations.

 2012-23730 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/09/26/2012-23730/fisher-house-and-other-temporary-lodging 

Removal of 30-Day Residency Requirement for Per Diem Payments

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is taking direct 

final action to amend its regulations concerning per diem payments to State homes for the provision of nursing home care to veterans. Specifically, this rule removes the requirement that a veteran must have resided in a State home for 30 consecutive days before VA will pay per diem for that veteran when there is no overnight stay. The intended effect of this direct final rule is to permit per diem payments to State homes for veterans who do not stay overnight, regardless of how long the veterans have resided at the State homes, so that the State homes will hold the veterans' beds until the veterans return.

 2012-23775 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/09/27/2012-23775/removal-of-30-day-residency-requirement-for-per-diem-payments 
Servicemembers' Group 

Life Insurance and Veterans' Group Life Insurance-Slayer's Rule Exclusion

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

regulations governing Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) and Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI) to prohibit payment of insurance proceeds payable because of the death of a person whose life was insured under SGLI or VGLI (decedent) or payment of a SGLI Traumatic Injury Protection (TSGLI) benefit to a person who is convicted of intentionally and wrongfully killing the decedent or determined in a civil proceeding to have intentionally and wrongfully killed the decedent (slayer) and

to any family member of the slayer. These provisions apply also to any person who assisted the slayer in causing the death of the decedent. Additionally, this document contains an interim final amendment that defines the term ``member of the family'' not to include a ``domestic partner.''

 2012-24391 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/10/03/2012-24391/servicemembers-group-life-insurance-and-veterans-group-life-insurance-slayers-rule-exclu

Extension of Statutory Period for Compensation for Certain Disabilities Due to Undiagnosed Illnesses and Medically Unexplained Chronic Multi-Symptom Illnesses

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing this 

final rule to affirm an amendment to its adjudication regulation regarding compensation for disabilities experienced by veterans who served in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations during the Persian Gulf War. This amendment is necessary to extend the period during which disabilities associated with undiagnosed illnesses and medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illnesses must become manifest in order for a veteran to be eligible for compensation. Additionally, in this final rule, VA will correct the adjudication section title that was amended and published in the Federal Register on September 29, 2010, but inadvertently changed to the original title.

 2012-25353 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/10/16/2012-25353/extension-of-statutory-period-for-compensation-for-certain-disabilities-due-to-undiagnosed

Funding Availability Under Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the 

availability of funds for supportive services grants under the SSVF Program. This Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) contains information concerning the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program, initial and renewal supportive services grant application processes, and amount of funding available. The Funding Opportunity Number is VA-SSVF-120112. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number is 62.033. Applications for initial and renewal supportive services grants under the SSVF Program must be received by the SSVF Program Office by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on February 1, 2013. In the interest of fairness to all competing applicants, this deadline is firm as to date and hour, and VA will treat as ineligible for consideration any application that is received after the deadline. Applicants should take this practice into account and make early submission of their materials to avoid any risk of loss of eligibility brought about by unanticipated delays, computer service outages, or other delivery-related problems. For a Copy of the Application Package: Copies of the application can be downloaded directly from the SSVF Program Web site at: www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf.asp. Questions should be referred to the SSVF Program Office via phone at (877) 737-0111 (toll-free number) or via email at SSVF@va.gov. For detailed SSVF Program information and requirements, see 38 CFR Part 62. Submission of Application Package: Two completed, collated, hard copies of the application and two compact discs (CD) containing electronic versions of the entire application are required. Each application copy must (i) be fastened with a binder clip; and (ii) contain tabs 

 2012-26376 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/10/26/2012-26376/funding-availability-under-supportive-services-for-veteran-families-program 

Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI) NoHealth Period Extension

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing this 

final rule that amends the regulations governing eligibility for Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI) to extend to 240 days the current 120-day ``no-health'' period during which veterans can apply for VGLI without proving that they are in good health for insurance purposes. The purpose of this rule is to increase the opportunities for disabled veterans to enroll in VGLI, some of whom would not qualify for VGLI coverage under existing provisions. This document adopts as a final rule, without change, the proposed rule published in the Federal Register on June 25, 2012.

 2012-26580 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/11/01/2012-26580/veterans-group-life-insurance-vgli-no-health-period-extension 

VA Directive 0005 on Scientific Integrity

Notice This Federal Register notice announces the adoption of the 

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Directive 0005 on Scientific Integrity and responds to public comments about the draft version of this Directive, which was originally announced in the Federal Register on April 9, 2012 (77 FR 21158).

 2012-27326 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/11/08/2012-27326/va-directive-0005-on-scientific-integrity 
Servicemembers' Group 

Life Insurance-Stillborn Child Coverage

Rule This final rule amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) regulations in order to provide that, if a stillborn child is otherwise eligible to be insured by the SGLI coverage of more than one servicemember under SGLI dependent child coverage, the child would be insured by the coverage of the child's SGLI-insured biological mother. This final rule will provide consistency in payment determinations involving SGLI stillborn child coverage.

 2012-28611 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/11/26/2012-28611/servicemembers-group-life-insurance-stillborn-child-coverage 

Rules Governing Hearings Before the Agency of Original Jurisdiction and the Board of Veterans' Appeals; Repeal of Prior Rule Change

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a 

direct final rule amending its hearing regulations to repeal a 

prior amendment that specified that the provisions regardinghearings before the Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ) do not apply to hearings before the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board). VA received no significant adverse comment concerning this rule. This document confirms that the direct final rule became effective on June 18, 2012. Additionally, in the preamble of the direct final rule, VA did not provide an applicability date. This document provides an applicability date.

 2012-28621 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/11/27/2012-28621/rules-governing-hearings-before-the-agency-of-original-jurisdiction-and-the-board-of-vete

VA Acquisition Regulation: Electronic Submission of Payment Requests

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a final 

rule to require contractors to submit payment requests in electronic form in order to enhance customer service, departmental productivity, and adoption of innovative information technology, including the appropriate use of commercial best practices. This document adopts the proposed rule published on April 18, 2012, as a final rule with a non- substantive technical change.

 2012-28612 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/11/27/2012-28612/va-acquisition-regulation-electronic-submission-of-payment-requests 

Authorization for Non-VA Medical Services

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is taking direct 

final action to amend its regulation governing payment by VA for non-VA outpatient care under VA's statutory authority to provide non-VA care. Under this authority, VA may contract for certain hospital care (inpatient care) and medical services (outpatient care) for eligible veterans when VA facilities are not capable of providing such services due to geographical inaccessibility or are not capable of providing the services needed. This amendment revises VA's existing regulation in accordance with statutory authority to remove a limitation on which veterans are eligible for medical services under this authority.

 2012-28778 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/11/28/2012-28778/authorization-for-non-va-medical-services 

Request for Information: Establish a Public-Private Collaboration, Drug Development Initiativeâ€(DDI), for New Pharmacological Treatments for PostTraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) ORD publishes 

this Request for Information (RFI) to solicit interest in forming public- private collaborations to develop new pharmacological treatments for PTSD. ORD is interested in developing collaborations with organizations that are interested in pursuing clinical trials specifically focused on PTSD. Such research would be detailed through a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) under the authority of the Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986 (FTTA), Public Law 99-502, codified as amended in scattered sections of title 15, United States Code (U.S.C.). The CRADA will delineate the collaboration for PTSD treatment intended to test new drugs to benefit Veterans.

 2012-28917 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/11/29/2012-28917/request-for-information-establish-a-public-private-collaboration-drug-development-initiati

Contracts and Provider Agreements for State Home Nursing Home Care

Rule This interim final rule amends Department of Veterans 

Affairs (VA) regulations to allow VA to enter into contracts or provider agreements with State homes for the nursing home care of certain disabled veterans. This rulemaking is required to implement a change in law that revises how VA will pay for care provided to these veterans and authorizes VA to use provider agreements to pay for such care. The change made by this law applies to all care provided to these veterans in State homes on and after February 2, 2013.

 2012-29521 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/06/2012-29521/contracts-and-provider-agreements-for-state-home-nursing-home-care 

Technical Revisions-State Veterans Homes

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its 

regulations governing VA assistance in hiring and retaining nurses in State Veterans Homes. These regulations must be updated because of recent changes to the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) organizational structure, which reassigned certain administrative duties of the Chief Consultant of the Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care to the Director of the Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care Operations.

 2012-29750 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/10/2012-29750/technical-revisions-state-veterans-homes 
Allowance for Private 

Purchase of an Outer Burial Receptacle in Lieu of a GovernmentFurnished Graveliner for a Grave in a VA National Cemetery

Notice Public Law 104-275 was enacted on October 9, 1996. It 

allows the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide a monetary allowance towards the private purchase of an outer burial receptacle for use in a VA national cemetery. Under VA regulation (38 CFR 38.629), the allowance is equal to the average cost of Government-furnished graveliners less any administrative costs to VA. The law provides a Veteran's survivors with the option of selecting a Government-furnished graveliner for use in a VA national cemetery where such use is authorized. The purpose of this Notice is to notify interested parties of the average cost of Government-furnished graveliners, administrative costs that relate to processing and paying the allowance and the amount of the allowance payable for qualifying interments that occur during calendar year 2013.

 2012-30307 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/17/2012-30307/allowance-for-private-purchase-of-an-outer-burial-receptacle-in-lieu-of-a-government-furn

Reasonable Charges for Medical Care or Services; V3.12, 2013 Calendar Year Update and National Average Administrative Prescription Drug Charge Update

Notice This Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) notice informs 

the public of the updated data for calculating the ``Reasonable Charges'' collected or recovered by VA for medical care or services and of the updated ``National Average Administrative Costs'' for purposes of calculating VA's charges for prescription drugs that were not administered during treatment but provided or furnished by VA to a veteran for: a nonservice-connected disability for which the veteran is entitled to care (or the payment of expenses for care) under a health plan contract; a nonserviceconnected disability incurred incident to the veteran's employment and covered under a worker's compensation law or plan that provides reimbursement or indemnification for such care and services; or a nonservice- connected disability incurred as a result of a motor vehicle accident in a State that requires automobile accident reparations insurance. The charge tables and supplemental tables that are applicable to this notice can be viewed on the Veterans Health Administration Chief Business Office's Internet Web site. These changes are effective January 1, 2013.

 2012-30700 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/20/2012-30700/reasonable-charges-for-medical-care-or-services-v312-2013-calendar-year-update-and-nati

Increase in Maximum Tuition and Fee Amounts Payable under the Post9/11 GI Bill

Notice The purpose of this notice is to inform the public of the 

increase in the Post-9/11 GI Bill maximum tuition and fee amounts payable and the increase in the amount used to determine an individual's entitlement charge for reimbursement of a licensing, certification, or national test for the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 academic years.

 2012-30945 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/26/2012-30945/increase-in-maximum-tuition-and-fee-amounts-payable-under-the-post-911-gi-bill 

Presumption of Exposure to Herbicides for Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Not Supported

Notice On May 20, 2011, at the request of the Department of 

Veterans Affairs (VA), the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academy of Sciences issued a report titled, ``Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans and Agent Orange Exposure.'' The IOM reviewed a wide range of data sources including peer-reviewed literature, exposure and transport modeling, interviews with veterans, ship deck logs, and other government documents, and concluded that there is insufficient evidence to determine whether Blue Water Navy Veterans were exposed to Agent Orange-associated herbicides during the Vietnam War. After careful review of the IOM report, the Secretary determines that the evidence available at this time does not support establishing a 

presumption of exposure to herbicides for Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans. VA will continue to accept and review all Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veteran claims based on herbicide exposure on a case-by-case basis.

 2012-30909 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/26/2012-30909/presumption-of-exposure-to-herbicides-for-blue-water-navy-vietnam-veterans-not-support
Copayments for 

Medications in 2013

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its 

medical regulations concerning the copayment required for certain medications. But for this rulemaking, beginning on January 1, 2013, the copayment amount would increase based on a formula set forth in regulation. The maximum annual copayment amount payable by veterans would also increase. For 2012, VA ``froze'' the copayment amount for veterans in VA's health care system enrollment priority categories 2 through 6, but allowed copayments to increase based on the regulatory formula for veterans in priority categories 7 and 8. However, that formula did not trigger an increase in the copayment amount for veterans in priority categories 7 and 8. This rulemaking freezes copayments at the current rate for veterans in priority categories 2 through 8 for 2013, and thereafter resumes increasing copayments in accordance with the regulatory formula.

 2012-31432 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/31/2012-31432/copayments-for-medications-in-2013 

Initial Research on the Long-Term Health Consequences of Exposure to Burn Pits in Iraq and Afghanistan

Notice This notice announces the preliminary plans of the 

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a longitudinal cohort study of adverse health effects related to military deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan, to include potential exposure to airborne hazards and burn pits, and to take related actions to promote the effective monitoring and assessment of deployment-related exposures and potential health effects of deployments. The planned actions are based in part on VA's review of the analysis and recommendations in an October 31, 2011, report of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) concerning the potential long-term health consequences of exposure to burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan.

 2013-02264 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/02/04/2013-02264/initial-research-on-the-long-term-health-consequences-of-exposure-to-burn-pits-in-iraq-an

Disclosures To Participate in State Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its 

regulations concerning the sharing of certain patient information in order to implement VA's authority to participate in State Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs). Participation in PDMPs will allow the VA patient population to benefit from the reduction in negative health outcomes.

 2013-03001 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/02/11/2013-03001/disclosures-to-participate-in-state-prescription-drug-monitoring-programs 

Public Availability of the Department of Veterans Affairs Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Service Contract Inventory Analysis Report and FY 2012 Service Contract Inventory

Notice In accordance with Section 743 of Division C of the 

Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-117), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is publishing this notice to advise the public of the availability of the FY 2011 Service Contract Inventory Analysis Report and FY 2012 Service Contract Inventory. The FY 2011 analysis report discusses the methodology, analysis, and special interest functions studied from the FY 2011 inventory, as well actions, planned and taken, to address any identified weaknesses or challenges. The FY 2012 inventory provides information on VA service contract actions over $25,000. The inventory information is organized by function to show how contracted resources are distributed throughout the agency. The report and inventory were developed in accordance with guidance issued on November 5, 2010, and updated on December 19, 2011, by the Office of Management and Budget's Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP). OFPP's guidance is available at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/ procurement-servicecontract-inventories. VA posted the report, inventory, and a summary of the inventory on the VA Web site at: http:/ /www.va.gov/oal/business/pps/scaInventory.asp.

 2013-04117 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/02/22/2013-04117/public-availability-of-the-department-of-veterans-affairs-fiscal-year-fy-2011-service-contr

Grants for the Rural Veterans Coordination Pilot (RVCP)

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adopts as a final 

rule, without change, the proposal to establish a pilot program known as the Rural Veterans Coordination Pilot (RVCP). The RVCP will provide grants to eligible community-based organizations and local and State government entities to be used by these organizations and entities to assist veterans and their families who are transitioning from military service to civilian life in rural or underserved communities. VA will use information obtained through the pilot program to evaluate the effectiveness of using community-based organizations and local and State government entities to improve the provision of services to transitioning veterans and their families. Five RVCP grants will be awarded for a 2-year period in discrete locations pursuant to a Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) to be published in the Federal Register.

 2013-04277 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/02/25/2013-04277/grants-for-the-rural-veterans-coordination-pilot-rvcp 
Request for Information: 

Public-Private Collaborations in Pain Research

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) publishes this 

Request for Information (RFI) on public-private collaborations in pain research, seeking to connect the Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) Office of Research

and Development (ORD) with commercial organizations that are conducting, or have an interest in conducting, pain research through a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA). The CRADA is to develop publicprivate collaborations in pain research with the intent of developing novel therapies that will benefit Veterans suffering from chronic pain conditions.

 2013-04248 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/02/25/2013-04248/request-for-information-public-private-collaborations-in-pain-research 

VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program

Rule This document adopts as a final rule, with changes, the 

proposed rule to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations concerning VA's Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program (Program). This rulemaking updates and improves the clarity of these regulations, and implements and authorizes new VA policies.

 2013-04222 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/02/25/2013-04222/va-homeless-providers-grant-and-per-diem-program 

Removal of 30-Day Residency Requirement for Per Diem Payments

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a 

direct final rule amending its regulations concerning per diem payments to State homes for the provision of nursing home care to veterans. Specifically, this rule removes the requirement that a veteran must have resided in a State home for 30 consecutive days before VA will pay per diem for that veteran when there is no overnight stay. VA received no significant adverse comments concerning this rule or its companion substantially identical proposed rule published on the same date. This document confirms that the direct final rule became effective on November 26, 2012. In a companion document in this issue of the Federal Register, we are withdrawing as unnecessary the proposed rule.

 2013-06828 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/03/26/2013-06828/removal-of-30-day-residency-requirement-for-per-diem-payments 

Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its 

regulations to establish a new program to provide grants to eligible entities to assist veterans in highly rural areas through innovative transportation services to travel to VA medical centers, and to otherwise assist in providing transportation services in connection with the provision of VA medical care to these veterans, in compliance with section 307 of title III of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010. This final rule establishes procedures for evaluating grant applications under the new grant program, and otherwise administering the new grant program.

 2013-07636 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/04/02/2013-07636/grants-for-transportation-of-veterans-in-highly-rural-areas 

Grants to States for Construction or Acquisition of State Homes

Rule This interim final rule amends the Department of Veterans 

Affairs (VA) regulation on the prioritization of State applications for VA grants for the construction or acquisition of State home facilities that furnish domiciliary, nursing home, or adult day health care to veterans. As amended, the regulation gives preference to State applications that would use grant funds solely or primarily (under certain circumstances) to remedy cited life or safety deficiencies. This rulemaking also makes certain necessary technical amendments to regulations governing State home grants.

 2013-08366 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/04/10/2013-08366/grants-to-states-for-construction-or-acquisition-of-state-homes 

Compensation Cost-ofLiving Adjustments for Service-Connected Benefits

Notice As required by the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living 

Adjustment Act of 2012, Public Law 112-198, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is hereby giving notice of adjustments in certain benefit rates. These adjustments affect the compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) programs.

 2013-08529 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/04/11/2013-08529/compensation-cost-of-living-adjustments-for-service-connected-benefits 

Payment for Home Health Services and Hospice Care to Non-VA Providers

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its 

regulations concerning the billing methodology for non-VA providers of home health services and hospice care. Because the newly applicable methodology cannot supersede rates for which VA has specifically contracted, this rulemaking will only affect home health and hospice care providers who do not have existing negotiated contracts with VA. This rule also rescinds internal guidance documents that could be interpreted as conflicting with this 

final rule

 2013-10694 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/05/06/2013-10694/payment-for-home-health-services-and-hospice-care-to-non-va-providers 

Report: Strategies for Serving Our Women Veterans

Notice On May 14, 2012, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 

published a notice in the Federal Register inviting public comment on the Draft Strategy Report (DSR) titled, Strategies for Serving Our Women Veterans. This document

responds to the public comments received and affirms as final, with two identified changes, to the DSR.

 2013-10781 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/05/07/2013-10781/report-strategies-for-serving-our-women-veterans 
Tentative Eligibility 

Determinations; Presumptive Eligibility for Psychosis and Other Mental Illness

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) regulation authorizing tentative eligibility determinations to comply with amended statutory authority concerning minimum active-duty service requirements. This document also codifies in regulation statutory presumptions of medical care eligibility for veterans of certain wars and conflicts who developed psychosis within specified time periods and for Persian Gulf War veterans who developed a mental illness other than psychosis within 2 years after service and within 2 years after the end of the Persian Gulf War period.

 2013-11410 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/05/14/2013-11410/tentative-eligibility-determinations-presumptive-eligibility-for-psychosis-and-other-mental

Fund Availability Under VA's Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program (Rehabilitation)

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the 

availability of funds for assistance to rehabilitate currently operational Grant and Per Diem grantee facilities originally funded under VA's Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program (see funding priorities). This Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) contains information concerning the program, funding priorities, application process, and amount of funding available.

 2013-11584 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/05/16/2013-11584/fund-availability-under-vas-homeless-providers-grant-and-per-diem-program-rehabilitation 

Fund Availability Under VA's Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program (VANS)

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the 

availability of funds for assistance to acquire vans in order to facilitate transportation of veteran participants for currently operational Grant and Per Diem grantee projects funded under VA's Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program and demonstrate an occupancy rate of 65 percent or better for the period of October 1, 2012, through March 31, 2013. This Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) contains information concerning the program, funding priorities, application process, and amount of funding available.

 2013-11585 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/05/16/2013-11585/fund-availability-under-vas-homeless-providers-grant-and-per-diem-program-vans 

Copayments for Medications in 2013

Rule This document adopts as a final rule, without change, an 

interim final rule amending the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical regulations to freeze the copayments required for certain medications provided by VA until December 31, 2013. Under that rule, the copayment amounts for all enrolled veterans were maintained at the same rates as they were in 2012, which were $8 for veterans in priority groups 2-6 and $9 for veterans in priority groups 7 and 8. On January 1, 2014, the copayment amounts may increase based on the prescription drug component of the Medical Consumer Price Index (CPI-P).

 2013-12252 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/05/23/2013-12252/copayments-for-medications-in-2013 

Community Residential Care

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its 

regulations concerning approval of non-VA community residential care facilities to allow VA to waive such facilities' compliance with standards that do not jeopardize the health or safety of residents. Waiver would be authorized in those limited circumstances where the deficiency cannot be corrected to meet a standard provided for in VA regulation. Authorizing this waiver will prevent veterans from needlessly choosing to move out of established and appropriate living situations due to minor deficiencies in standards that cannot be corrected, and into more restrictive and/or costly care. In addition, we make a technical edit to correct a reference to the section addressingrequests for a hearing.

 2013-12641 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/05/29/2013-12641/community-residential-care 

Garnishment of Accounts Containing Federal Benefit Payments

Rule Treasury, SSA, VA, RRB and OPM (Agencies) are 

adopting as final an interim rule to amend their regulation governing the garnishment of certain Federal benefit payments that are directly deposited to accounts at financial institutions. The rule establishes procedures that financial institutions must follow when they receive a garnishment order against an account holder who receives certain types of Federal benefit payments by direct deposit. The rule requires financial institutions that receive such a garnishment order to determine the sum of such Federal benefit payments deposited to the account during a two month period, and to ensure that the account holder has access to an amount equal to that sum or to the current balance of the account, whichever is lower.

 2013-12567 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/05/29/2013-12567/garnishment-of-accounts-containing-federal-benefit-payments 
VA Dental Insurance 

Program

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its 

regulations to establish rules and procedures for the VA Dental Insurance Program (VADIP), a pilot program that offers premium-based dental insurance to enrolled veterans and certain survivors and dependents of veterans. Under the pilot program, VA will contract with a private insurer, through the Federal contracting process, to offer dental insurance to eligible individuals. The private insurer will be responsible for the administration of the dental insurance plan. VA will form the contract and verify the eligibility of individuals who apply for the private dental insurance.

 2013-12642 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/05/29/2013-12642/va-dental-insurance-program 

Notice of Funds Availability Inviting Applications for the Rural Veterans Coordination Pilot

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the 

availability of funds for applications for assistance under the Rural Veterans Coordination Pilot (RVCP). This Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) includes funding priorities for those applicants who will assist veterans and their families who are transitioning from military service to civilian life in rural or underserved communities. This Notice contains information concerning the program, funding priorities, application process, and the amount of funding available.

 2013-13163 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/06/04/2013-13163/notice-of-funds-availability-inviting-applications-for-the-rural-veterans-coordination-pilot 

Notice of Intent To Grant An Exclusive License

Notice Notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans 

Affairs (VA), Office of Research and Development (ORD), intends to grant TiSport, LLC, 2701 West Court Street, Pasco, WA 99301 an exclusive license to practice the following patent: U.S. Patent No. <greek-i>6,892,421, ``Oblique Angled Suspension Caster Fork for Wheelchairs,'' issued May 17, 2005. Copies of the published patent may be obtained from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at www.uspto.gov.

 2013-14290 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/06/17/2013-14290/notice-of-intent-to-grant-an-exclusive-license 

Payment or Reimbursement for Emergency Services for Nonservice-Connected Conditions in Non-VA Facilities; Correction

Rule This document corrects a Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) final rule that governs ``Payment or Reimbursement for Emergency Services for Nonservice-Connected Conditions in Non-VA Facilities'' regulations to conform with a statutory change that expanded veterans' eligibility for reimbursement. This document corrects a typographical error without making any substantive change to the content of the final rule.

 2013-14249 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/06/17/2013-14249/payment-or-reimbursement-for-emergency-services-for-nonservice-connected-conditions-i

Notice of Funds Availability Inviting Applications for the Rural Veterans Coordination; Amendment

Notice This notice extends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) application deadline for funds available under the Rural Veterans Coordination Pilot (RVCP) program. VA published a Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) in the Federal Register on June 4, 2013 (78 FR 33472) to announce the availability of funds for applications beginning June 4, 2013 through July 19, 2013, 5pm eastern standard time. The NOFA includes funding priorities for those applicants who will assist veterans and their families who are transitioning from military service to civilian life in rural or underserved communities. To allow applicants more

time to complete the application process, VA is extending the application deadline to midnight eastern standard time on September 19, 2013.

 2013-15050 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/06/25/2013-15050/notice-of-funds-availability-inviting-applications-for-the-rural-veterans-coordination-amen

Notice of Intent To Grant An Exclusive License

Notice Notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans 

Affairs (VA), Office of Research and Development (ORD), intends to grant to Somahlution, Inc., a Delaware corporation, doing business at 3401 Fiechtner Drive, Fargo, North Dakota 58103, USA, an exclusive license to practice the following patent: U.S. Patent No. 6,569,615, ``Composition and Methods for Tissue Preservation,'' issued May 27, 2003. Copies of the published patent may be obtained from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at 

www uspto gov

 2013-15107 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/06/25/2013-15107/notice-of-intent-to-grant-an-exclusive-license 

Fund Availability Under the Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the 

availability of funds under the Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas. This Notice contains information concerning the Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas program, application process, and amount of funding available.

 2013-16389 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/07/09/2013-16389/fund-availability-under-the-grants-for-transportation-of-veterans-in-highly-rural-areas 
Medications Prescribed by 

Non-VA Providers

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

regulation concerning filling prescriptions written by nonVA providers for veterans of a period of war who are receiving increased pension because they are permanently housebound or in need of aid and attendance. This rulemaking revises the regulation to reflect the current statutory periods of war to ensure that eligible veterans engaged in current and future conflicts receive medications 

prescribed by non-VA physicians when appropriate for their care

 2013-16978 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/07/16/2013-16978/medications-prescribed-by-non-va-providers 

Patient Access to Records Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its 

regulation governing disclosure of information to veterans and other beneficiaries. The current regulation provides for a special procedure for evaluating sensitive records and determining whether an individual may gain access to his or her own records. The special procedure allows VA to prevent an individual's access to his or her own records if VA determines that such release could have an adverse effect on the physical or mental health of a requesting individual. We have determined that this special procedure is contrary to law, and therefore remove it from the current regulation.

 2013-18057 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/07/29/2013-18057/patient-access-to-records 

Veterans Health Administration Fund Availability Under the VA's Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program

Notice Funding Opportunity Title: VA Grant and Per Diem (GPD) 

Special Needs Renewal. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the availability of 1-year renewal funding for currently operational fiscal year (FY) 2011 VA GPD Special Need Grant Recipients, in conjunction with their collaborative VA Special Need partners and currently operational VA GPD Special Need Grant Recipients which do not involve a collaborative effort, to make re-applications for assistance under the Special Need Grant Component of VA's Homeless Providers GPD Program. The focus of this NOFA is to encourage applicants to continue to deliver services to the homeless Special Need veteran population as outlined in their FY 2009 Special Need grant application. This NOFA contains information concerning the program, application process, and amount of funding available. Announcement Type: Initial. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 64-024.

 2013-19166 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/08/08/2013-19166/veterans-health-administration-fund-availability-under-the-vas-homeless-providers-grant-a

Loan Guaranty: Percentage to Determine Net Value

Notice This notice provides information to lenders and mortgage 

holders in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loan guaranty program concerning the percentage to be used in calculating the purchase price of a property that secured a terminated loan. The new percentage is 14.95 percent.

 2013-19315 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/08/09/2013-19315/loan-guaranty-percentage-to-determine-net-value 

VA Health Professional Scholarship and Visual Impairment and Orientation and Mobility Professional Scholarship Programs

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

VA Health Professional Scholarship Program (HPSP) regulations. VA is also establishing regulations for a new program, the Visual Impairment and Orientation and Mobility Professional Scholarship Program (VIOMPSP). These regulations comply with and implement sections 302 and 603 of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 (the 2010 Act). Section 302 of the 2010 Act established the VIOMPSP, which authorizes VA to provide financial assistance to certain students seeking a degree in visual impairment or orientation or mobility, in order to increase the supply of qualified blind rehabilitation specialists for VA and the United States. Section 603 of the 2010 Act reauthorized and modified HPSP, a program that provides scholarships for education or training in certain health care occupations.

 2013-20255 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/08/20/2013-20255/va-health-professional-scholarship-and-visual-impairment-and-orientation-and-mobility-pr

Technical Changes To Remove Forms

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is making 

technical changes to remove from its regulations a series of forms related to VA payments for care provided to veterans at State homes. Official forms are not required to be reproduced in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and all VA forms are more readily available on VA Web sites. Removing these forms from the CFR is an administrative action and will not impact the ability of the public to comment on any amendments to the information collections contained in these forms.

 2013-20357 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/08/21/2013-20357/technical-changes-to-remove-forms 
VA Veteran-Owned Small 

Business Verification Guidelines

Rule This document adopts as a final rule, without change, the 

interim final rule published in the Federal Register on June 27, 2012. This document implements a portion of the Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006, which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to verify ownership and control of veteran- owned small businesses (VOSBs), including service-disabled veteran- owned small businesses (SDVOSBs), in order for these firms to participate in VA acquisitions set asides for SDVOSB/VOSBs. Specifically, this final rule requires re-verification of SDVOSB/VOSB status only every 2 years rather than annually. The purpose of this change is to reduce the administrative burden on SDVOSB/VOSBs regarding participation in VA acquisitions set asides for these types of firms. Verified SDVOSB/VOSBs are placed on the Vendor Information Page (VIP) at www.vetbiz.gov.

 2013-20488 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/08/22/2013-20488/va-veteran-owned-small-business-verification-guidelines 

Disease Associated With Exposure to Certain Herbicide Agents: Peripheral Neuropathy

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adopts as a final 

rule its proposal to amend its adjudication regulations by clarifying and expanding the terminology regarding presumptive service connection for acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents. This amendment implements a decision by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs based on findings from theNational Academy of Sciences (NAS) Institute of Medicine report, Veterans and Agent Orange: Update 2010. It also amends VA's regulation governing retroactive awards for certain diseases associated with herbicide exposure as required by court orders in the class action litigation of Nehmer v. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

 2013-21674 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/09/06/2013-21674/disease-associated-with-exposure-to-certain-herbicide-agents-peripheral-neuropathy 

Notice of Funds Availability Inviting Applications for Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas; Amendment

Notice This notice extends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) application deadline for funds available under the Grant Program for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas. VA published a Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) in the Federal Register on July 9, 2013 (78 FR 41195), to announce the availability of funds for applications through September 9, 2013, 4:00 p.m. eastern standard time. The NOFA includes funding priorities for those applicants who, through innovative transportation services, will assist Veterans in highly rural areas travel to VA medical centers and other VA and non-VA facilities in connection with the provision of VA medical care. To allow applicants more time to complete the application process, VA is extending the application deadline to midnight eastern standard time on October 9, 2013. VA will consider all applications received up through the original deadline, plus those received through the extended deadline of October 9, 2013.

 2013-22334 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/09/13/2013-22334/notice-of-funds-availability-inviting-applications-for-grants-for-transportation-of-veterans-

Vet Center Services Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is establishing in 

regulation the readjustment counseling currently provided in

VA's Vet Centers to certain veterans of the Armed Forces and members of their families, and implementing provisions of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 regarding readjustment counseling.

 2013-22607 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/09/17/2013-22607/vet-center-services 

Notice of Funds Availability Inviting Applications for Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas; Amendment; Correction

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a 

notice extending the application deadline for funds availableunder the Grant Program for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas in the Federal Register on September 13, 2013 (78 FR 56773), that contained an error. In the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of the notice, VA announced that a copy of the Application Package can be downloaded directly from ``http://www.ruralhealth.va.gov/coordination-pilot/ index.asp''. It should have read, ``http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/ viewopportunity.html?oppId=237336``. This error is corrected by this notice.

 2013-22699 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/09/18/2013-22699/notice-of-funds-availability-inviting-applications-for-grants-for-transportation-of-veterans-

Eligibility of Disabled Veterans and Members of the Armed Forces With Severe Burn Injuries for Financial Assistance in the Purchase of an Automobile or Other Conveyance and Adaptive Equipment

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adopts as a final 

rule its proposal to amend its adjudication regulation concerning a certificate of eligibility for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment, which was published in the Federal Register on November 5, 2012, and republished for minor technical corrections on November 26, 2012. The amendment is necessary to incorporate statutory changes made by the Veterans' Benefits Act of 2010.

 2013-22764 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/09/19/2013-22764/eligibility-of-disabled-veterans-and-members-of-the-armed-forces-with-severe-burn-injurie
Notice of Funds 

Availability Inviting Applications for the Rural Veterans Coordination; Amendment

Notice This notice extends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) application deadline for funds available under the Rural Veterans Coordination Pilot (RVCP) program. VA published a Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) in the Federal Register on June 4, 2013 (78 FR 33472) to announce the availability of funds for applications 

beginning June 4, 2013 through July 19, 2013, 5 pm eastern standard time. VA also published a Notice; extension of NOFA application deadline in the Federal Register on June 25, 2013 (78 FR 38099) to allow applicants more time to complete the application process until September 19, 2013. The NOFA includes funding priorities for those applicants who will assist veterans and their families who are transitioning from military service to civilian life in rural or underserved communities. To allow applicants even more time to complete the application process, VA is extending the application deadline to midnight eastern standard time on October 4, 2013.

 2013-23097 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/09/24/2013-23097/notice-of-funds-availability-inviting-applications-for-the-rural-veterans-coordination-amen

Reasonable Charges for Inpatient MS-DRGs and SNF Medical Services; V3.13, Fiscal Year 2014 Update

Notice Section 17.101 of Title 38 of the Code of Federal 

Regulations sets forth the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical regulations concerning ``Reasonable Charges'for medical care or services provided or furnished by VA to a Veteran:

 2013-23508 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/09/26/2013-23508/reasonable-charges-for-inpatient-ms-drgs-and-snf-medical-services-v313-fiscal-year-2014-

VA Acquisition Regulation: ServiceDisabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Status Protests

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

adjudication procedures for Service-Disabled VeteranOwned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) status protests, to provide that VA's Director, Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE), shall initially adjudicate SDVOSB and VOSB status protests, and to provide that protested businesses, if they are denied status, may appeal to VA's Executive Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU). Additionally, VA amends the title of CVE from the Center for Veterans Enterprise to the Center for Verification and Evaluation, to more appropriately represent the function of this office.

 2013-23759 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/09/30/2013-23759/va-acquisition-regulation-service-disabled-veteran-owned-and-veteran-owned-small-busin

Loan Guaranty: Assistance to Eligible Individuals in Acquiring Specially Adapted Housing; Cost-ofConstruction Index

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announces that 

the aggregate amounts of assistance available under the Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grant program will increase by 3.995 percent for fiscal year (FY) 2014.

 2013-24134 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/10/02/2013-24134/loan-guaranty-assistance-to-eligible-individuals-in-acquiring-specially-adapted-housing 

VA Dental Insurance Program-Federalism

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is taking direct 

final action to amend its regulations related to the VA Dental Insurance Program (VADIP), a pilot program to offer premium-based dental insurance to enrolled veterans and certain survivors and dependents of veterans. Specifically, this rule will add language to clarify the limited preemptive effect of certain criteria in the VADIP 

regulations.

 2013-24585 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/10/22/2013-24585/va-dental-insurance-program-federalism 

Discontinuance of Annual Financial Assessments

Notice This Notice informs the public that the Department of 

Veterans Affairs (VA) will no longer request that certain veterans enrolled in the VA health care system annually submit income and asset information. VA uses such information to verify a veteran's continuing eligibility for certain health care benefits; however, VA is now able to get similar information through a means less burdensome on veterans. Moreover, annual, routine collection of this information has not significantly impacted veteran enrollment, and places an unwarranted burden on affected veterans. Therefore, VA will discontinue requesting that veterans submit an annual financial assessment following initial enrollment.

 2013-25045 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/10/25/2013-25045/discontinuance-of-annual-financial-assessments 

Loan Guaranty: Mandatory Electronic Delivery of Loan Files for Review

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Loan Guaranty 

Service (LGY) announces a new policy with regard to lender submission of VA- guaranteed closed loan files for review. Currently, lenders can submit loan files selected for review by LGY through either electronic upload or in hard copy form. Effective January 1, 2014, LGY will require the electronic uploading of all loan files, pursuant to 38 CFR 

36.4333.

 2013-25418 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/10/28/2013-25418/loan-guaranty-mandatory-electronic-delivery-of-loan-files-for-review 

Loan Guaranty: Maximum Allowable Attorney Fees

Notice This notice provides information to participants in the 

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Home Loan Guaranty program concerning the maximum attorney fees allowable in calculating the indebtedness used to determine the guaranty claim payable upon loan termination. The table in this notice contains the amounts the Secretary has determined to be reasonable and customary for all States, following an annual review of amounts allowed by other government- related home loan programs.

 2013-26985 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/11/12/2013-26985/loan-guaranty-maximum-allowable-attorney-fees 
Payment for Home Health 

Services and Hospice Care to Non-VA Providers; Delay of Effective Date

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published in the 

Federal Register on May 6, 2013 (78 FR 26250) a final rule to change the billing methodology for non-VA providers of home health services and hospice care. The preamble of that final rule stated the effective date was November 15, 2013. This document delays that effective date to April 1, 2014.

 2013-27218 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/11/14/2013-27218/payment-for-home-health-services-and-hospice-care-to-non-va-providers-delay-of-effectiv

Copayment for Extended Care Services

Rule This document promulgates Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) final regulations amending the definition of ``spousal resource protection amount'' to reference the Maximum Community Spouse Resource Standard, which is adjusted and published each year by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This change has the immediate effect of increasing the spousal resource protection amount from $89,280 to $115,920, and ensures that the spousal resource protection amount will stay consistent with the comparable protection for the spouses of Medicaid recipients.

 2013-28436 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/11/27/2013-28436/copayment-for-extended-care-services 

Criteria for a Catastrophically Disabled Determination for Purposes of Enrollment

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

regulation concerning the manner in which VA determines that a veteran is catastrophically disabled for purposes of enrollment in priority group 4 for VA health care. As amended by this rulemaking, the regulation articulates the clinical criteria that identify an individual as catastrophically

disabled, instead of using the corresponding International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT[supreg]) codes. The revisions ensure that the regulation is not out of date when new versions of those codes are published. The revisions also broaden some of the descriptions for a finding of catastrophic disability. Additionally, the final rule does not rely on the Folstein Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) as a criterion for determining whether a veteran meets the definition of catastrophically disabled, because we have determined that the MMSE is no longer a necessary clinical assessment tool.

 2013-28858 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/12/03/2013-28858/criteria-for-a-catastrophically-disabled-determination-for-purposes-of-enrollment 

Notice of Funds Availability for Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas; Extension of Application Deadline

Notice This notice extends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) application deadline for funds available under the Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areasprogram. VA published a Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) in the Federal Register on July 9, 2013 (78 FR 41195) to announce the availability of funds for applications beginning June 9, 2013 through September 9, 2013, 4 p.m. eastern standard time. The NOFA includes eligibility and scoring criteria for grants to assist veterans in highly rural areas through innovative transportation services to travel to VA and non-VA facilities and otherwise assist in

providing transportation services in connection with the provision of VA medical care. To allow applicants more time to complete the application process, VA is extending the application deadline to midnight eastern standard time on February 3, 2014.

 2013-28859 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/12/03/2013-28859/notice-of-funds-availability-for-grants-for-transportation-of-veterans-in-highly-rural-areas 
Specially Adapted 

Housing Eligibility for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Beneficiaries

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

adjudication regulation regarding specially adapted housing (SAH). The amendment authorizes automatic issuance of a certificate of eligibility for SAH to all veterans and active servicemembers with service- connected amyotrophic lateral

sclerosis (ALS) rated totally disabling under the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities. The intent and effect of this amendment are to establish eligibility for SAH for all persons who have service-connected ALS. VA previously amended its Schedule for Rating Disabilities to assign a 100-percent disability evaluation for any veteran who has serviceconnected ALS based on the recognition that ALS is a rapidly progressive, totally debilitating, and irreversible motor neuron disease that results in muscle weakness leading to a wide range of serious disabilities, including problems with mobility. Because individuals with ALS quickly reach a level of total disability, the change was designed to eliminate the need to repeatedly reevaluate veterans suffering from ALS over a short period of time as symptoms worsen. Based on that same rationale, this amendment addresses the corresponding eligibility for SAH benefits for veterans and servicemembers with serviceconnected ALS. The overall SAH grant approval and oversight process is complex and lengthy, with many parts beyond VA's control. This rulemaking streamlines one aspect of the process within VA's control, by establishing SAH eligibility for all veterans or servicemembers with service-connected, totally disabling ALS. By shortening the first stage of the SAH process, this regulatory change will assist veterans and servicemembers suffering from ALS in adapting their homes before their condition becomes too 

 2013-28831 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/12/03/2013-28831/specially-adapted-housing-eligibility-for-amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis-beneficiaries 

Grants to States for Construction or Acquisition of State Homes

Rule This rule adopts as final, without change, an interim final 

rule amending the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations governing prioritization of State applications for VA grants for the construction or acquisition of State home facilities that furnish domiciliary, nursing home, or adult day health care to veterans. As amended, the regulation gives preference to State applications that would use grant funds solely or primarily (under certain circumstances) to remedy cited life or safety deficiencies. This rulemaking also makes certain necessary technical amendments to regulations governing State home grants.

 2013-29105 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/12/06/2013-29105/grants-to-states-for-construction-or-acquisition-of-state-homes 

Authorization for Non-VA Medical Services

Rule This Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rulemaking 

amends VA's regulations regarding payment by VA for medical services under VA's statutory authority for non-VA medical care. In the Federal Register on November 28, 2012, VA proposed to remove an outdated regulatory limitation on veterans' eligibility to be referred for non- VA medical care. On the same date, VA also published a companion direct final rule that would have made the same amendments effective on January 28, 2013, if no significant adverse comments were received. Because VA received adverse comments on the direct final rule, VA is withdrawing it in a companion document in this issue of the Federal Register. This rulemaking includes VA's responses to comments on the proposed and direct final rules.

 2013-29311 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/12/16/2013-29311/authorization-for-non-va-medical-services 

Authorization for Non-VA Medical Services; Withdrawal

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a 

direct final rule in the Federal Register on November 28, 2012, that would have amended its regulations regarding payment by VA for medical services under VA's statutory authority to provide non-VA medical care. VA sought to remove an outdated regulatory limitation on veterans' eligibility to be referred for non-VA medical care. On the same date, VA also published a companion proposed rule containing the same amendments as the direct final rule. Because VA received adverse comments on this action, we are withdrawing the direct final rule. In a companion document in the Federal Register, VA is publishing a final rule that addresses comments received on the proposed and direct final rules.

 2013-29312 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/12/16/2013-29312/authorization-for-non-va-medical-services-withdrawal 
Reasonable Charges for 

Medical Care or Services; V3.14, 2014 Calendar Year Update and National Average Administrative Prescription Drug Charge Update

Notice This Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) notice informs 

the public of the updated data for calculating the ``Reasonable Charges'' collected or recovered by VA for medical care or services and the updated ``National Average

Administrative Costs'' for purposes of calculating VA's charges for prescription drugs that were not administered during treatment but provided or furnished by VA to a veteran for: (1) A nonservice-connected disability for which the veteran is entitled to care or the payment of expenses for care under a health plan contract; (2) a nonserviceconnected disability incurred incident to the veteran's employment and covered under a worker's compensation law or plan that provides reimbursement or indemnification for such care and services; or (3) a nonservice-connected disability incurred as a result of a motor vehicle accident in a state that requires automobile accident reparations insurance. The charge tables and supplemental tables that are applicable to this notice can be viewed on the Veterans Health Administration Chief Business Office's Internet Web site http://www1.va.gov/CBO/apps/rates/index.asp. These changes are effective January 1, 2014.

 2013-29997 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/12/17/2013-29997/reasonable-charges-for-medical-care-or-services-v314-2014-calendar-year-update-and-nati

Secondary Service Connection for Diagnosable Illnesses Associated With Traumatic Brain Injury

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its 

adjudication regulations concerning service connection. This

final rule acts upon a report of the National Academy of Sciences, Institute of Medicine (IOM), Gulf War and Health, Volume 7: Long-Term Consequences of Traumatic Brain Injury, regarding the association between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and five diagnosable illnesses. This amendment establishes that if a veteran who has a serviceconnected TBI also has one of these diagnosable illnesses, then that illness will be considered service connected as secondary to the TBI.

 2013-29911 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/12/17/2013-29911/secondary-service-connection-for-diagnosable-illnesses-associated-with-traumatic-brain-in

Allowance for Private Purchase of an Outer Burial Receptacle in Lieu of a GovernmentFurnished Graveliner for a Grave in a VA National Cemetery

Notice Public Law 104-275 was enacted on October 9, 1996. It 

allows the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide a monetary allowance towards the private purchase of an outer burial receptacle for use in a VA national cemetery. Under VA regulation (38 CFR 38.629), the allowance is equal to the average cost of Government-furnished graveliners less any administrative costs to VA. The law provides a veteran's survivors with the option of selecting a Government-furnished graveliner for use in a VA national cemetery where such use is authorized. The purpose of this Notice is to notify interested parties of the average cost of Government-furnished graveliners, administrative costs that relate to processing and paying the allowance and the amount of the allowance payable for qualifying interments that occur during calendar year 2014.

 2013-29971 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/12/18/2013-29971/allowance-for-private-purchase-of-an-outer-burial-receptacle-in-lieu-of-a-government-furn

Duty Periods for Establishing Eligibility for Health Care

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

medical regulations concerning eligibility for health care to re- establish the definitions of ``active military, naval, or air service,'' ``active duty,'' and ``active duty for training.'' These definitions were deleted in 1996; however, we believe that all duty periods should be defined in part 17 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to ensure proper determination of eligibility for VA health care. We are also providing a more complete definition of ``inactive duty 

training ''

 2013-30775 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/12/26/2013-30775/duty-periods-for-establishing-eligibility-for-health-care 

Copayments for Medications in 2014

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its 

medical regulations concerning the copayment required for certain medications. But for this rulemaking, beginning on January 1, 2014, the copayment amount would increase based on a formula set forth in regulation. The maximum annual copayment amount payable by veterans would also increase. This rulemaking freezes copayments at the current rate for 2014 for veterans in priority categories 2 through 8, and thereafter resumes increasing copayments in accordance

with the regulatory formula.

 2013-31102 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/12/30/2013-31102/copayments-for-medications-in-2014 

Discontinuance of Annual Financial AssessmentsDelay in Implementation

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a 

Notice in the Federal Register on October 25, 2013 (78 FR 64065) announcing that we intended to change financial reporting practices requiring annual financial assessments from veterans enrolled in the VA health care system. The purpose of this Notice is to notify interested parties that due to delays in modifying computer software, VA is postponing implementation of this change.

 2013-31164 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/12/30/2013-31164/discontinuance-of-annual-financial-assessments-delay-in-implementation 
Community Residential 

Care

Rule This rule adopts as final, without change, an interim final 

rule amending the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations concerning approval of non-VA community residential care (CRC) facilities to allow VA to waive such facilities' compliance with standards that do not jeopardize the health or safety of residents. As amended, the regulation allows VA to grant a waiver of a CRC standard in those limited circumstances where the deficiency cannot be corrected to meet a standard provided for in VA regulation. This rulemaking also makes a certain necessary technical amendment to correct a reference to the section addressing requests for a hearing.

 2014-00099 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/01/08/2014-00099/community-residential-care 

Removal of Penalty for Breaking Appointments

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its 

regulations to remove an outdated regulation that stated that a veteran who misses two medical appointments without providing 24 hours' notice and a reasonable excuse is deemed to have refused VA medical care. VA removes this penalty because we believe it is incompatible with regulatory changes implemented after the regulation was promulgated, is not in line with current practice, and is inconsistent with VA's patient- centered approach to 

medical care

 2014-00098 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/01/08/2014-00098/removal-of-penalty-for-breaking-appointments 

Ankle Conditions Disability Benefits; Correction

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published an 

information collection notice in a Federal Register on November 15, 2013 (78 FR 68908), that omitted 60-day Federal Register notice information. This document corrects the error by adding the Federal Register notice information.

 2014-00391 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/01/13/2014-00391/ankle-conditions-disability-benefits-correction 

Back (Thoracolumbar Spine) Conditions Disability Benefits; Correction

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published an 

information collection notice in a Federal Register on November 15, 2013 (78 FR 68906), that omitted 60-day Federal Register notice information. This document corrects the error by adding the Federal Register notice information.

 2014-00382 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/01/13/2014-00382/back-thoracolumbar-spine-conditions-disability-benefits-correction 

Elbow and Forearm Conditions Disability Benefits; Correction

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published an 

information collection notice in a Federal Register on November 15, 2013 (78 FR 68907), that omitted 60-day Federal Register notice information. This document corrects the error by adding the Federal Register notice information.

 2014-00384 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/01/13/2014-00384/elbow-and-forearm-conditions-disability-benefits-correction 

Foot (Including Flatfeet (pes planus) Conditions Disability Benefits; Correction

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published an 

information collection notice in a Federal Register on November 15, 2013 (78 FR 68907), that omitted 60-day Federal Register notice information. This document corrects the error by adding the Federal Register notice information.

 2014-00392 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/01/13/2014-00392/foot-including-flatfeet-pes-planus-conditions-disability-benefits-correction 

Hand and Finger Conditions Disability Benefits; Correction

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published an 

information collection notice in a Federal Register on November 15, 2013 (78 FR 68907), that omitted 60-day Federal Register notice information. This document corrects the error by adding the Federal Register notice information.

 2014-00385 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/01/13/2014-00385/hand-and-finger-conditions-disability-benefits-correction 

Hip and Thigh Conditions Disability Benefits; Correction

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published an 

information collection notice in a Federal Register on November 15, 2013 (78 FR 68906), that omitted 60-day Federal Register notice information. This document corrects the error by adding the Federal Register notice information.

 2014-00378 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/01/13/2014-00378/hip-and-thigh-conditions-disability-benefits-correction 

Knee and Lower Leg Conditions Disability Benefits; Correction

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published an 

information collection notice in a Federal Register on November 15, 2013 (78 FR 68909), that omitted 60-day Federal Register notice information. This document corrects the error by adding the Federal Register notice information.

 2014-00380 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/01/13/2014-00380/knee-and-lower-leg-conditions-disability-benefits-correction 

Loan Guaranty: Minimum Property and Construction Requirements

Rule This final rule amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) guaranteed loan regulations by clarifying VA's statutory authority to establish minimum property requirements for properties securing VA- guaranteed loans. It does not make any substantive policy change or affect any

substantive rights; rather, it merely cites more complete authority for the existing rule.

 2014-00386 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/01/13/2014-00386/loan-guaranty-minimum-property-and-construction-requirements 

VA Compensation Service and Pension and Fiduciary Service Nomenclature Changes

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) regulations by making nonsubstantive changes to reflect new titles of certain VA offices.

 2014-00390 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/01/13/2014-00390/va-compensation-service-and-pension-and-fiduciary-service-nomenclature-changes 

Wrist Conditions Disability Benefits; Correction

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published an 

information collection notice in a Federal Register on November 15, 2013 (78 FR 689), that omitted 60-day Federal Register notice information. This document corrects the error by adding the Federal Register notice information.

 2014-00381 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/01/13/2014-00381/wrist-conditions-disability-benefits-correction 
Funding Availability 

Under Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program

Notice Funding Opportunity Title: Supportive Services for Veteran 

Families (SSVF) Program. Announcement Type: Initial. Funding Opportunity Number: VA-SSVF-123013.

 2014-00289 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/01/14/2014-00289/funding-availability-under-supportive-services-for-veteran-families-program 

Notice of Intent to Grant an Exclusive License

Notice Notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans 

Affairs (VA), Office of Research and Development (ORD), intends to grant to Xenex Healthcare Services, LLC, 121 Interpark Suite 104, San Antonio, TX 78216, USA, an exclusive license to practice the following: U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 61/678,558, ``Using Pulsed Xenon technology to clean reusable medical equipment and track cleaning using RFID technology,'' filed August 1, 2012, and any subsequent non- provisional patent application(s) that will claim the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 61/678,558, ``Using Pulsed Xenon technology to clean reusable medical equipment and track cleaning using RFID technology.'' Copies of the published patent applications may be obtained from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at www.uspto.gov.

 2014-02180 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/02/03/2014-02180/notice-of-intent-to-grant-an-exclusive-license 

Veterans Health Administration; Funding Availability Under Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a 

Notice of Funding Availability in the Federal Register on January 14, 2014, that contained an error. Specifically, the table on page 2539 mistakenly listed one of the priority 1 Continuums of Care (CoCs) as ``GA-500 Atlanta/Roswell/DeKalb/Fulton.'' GA-500 has split into three CoCs: GA- 500--Atlanta, GA-502--Fulton County, and GA-508--DeKalb County. This document corrects the error by replacing, on line 12 of the table, ``GA-500'' with ``GA-500'', ``GA-502'', and GA-508'' in the first column; replacing ``Atlanta/Roswell/DeKalb, Fulton Counties CoC'' with ``Atlanta CoC'', ``FultonCounty/Roswell CoC'', and ``DeKalb County CoC'' in the second column; and replacing ``6,000,000'' with ``3,000,000'', ``1,500,000'', and ``1,500,000''.

 2014-02147 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/02/03/2014-02147/veterans-health-administration-funding-availability-under-supportive-services-for-veteran-

Funding Availability Under Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a 

Notice of Funding Availability in the Federal Register on January 14, 2014, that contained an error. Specifically, the table on page 2539 mistakenly listed one of the priority 1 Continuums of Care (CoCs) as list ``KS-501 as Kansas City/Independence/Lee's Summit/Jackson County CoC.'' This document corrects the error by replacing, on line 42 of the table, ``Kansas City/Independence/Lee's Summit/Jackson County CoC'' with ``Kansas City/Wyandotte CoC'' in the second column.

 2014-03953 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/02/25/2014-03953/funding-availability-under-supportive-services-for-veteran-families-program 

Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses Task Force Report

Notice The Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) established the Gulf

War Veterans' Illnesses Task Force (GWVI-TF) in August 2009 to focus on full spectrum health care and benefits issues faced by Veterans of the 1990-1991 Gulf War (Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm). The GWVITF published its first annual report in September 2010. The GWVI-TF posted a draft of its 2012-13 report for public comment on May 14, 2013. VA published the report in the Federal Register (78 FR 28292) and posted it on a social media Web site created specifically to elicit responses on the report. VA collected comments through both venues. During the thirty day comment period, VA received 41 comments submitted through the Federal Register venue and over 180 comments through the social media Web site. VA sincerely thanks all those who took the time to submit comments. VA has completed its 2012-13 Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses Task Force Report. The GWVI-TF reviewed all the comments submitted, and addressed in this report those comments that were directly responsive to the draft report. Comments specifically addressed in this report are annotated accordingly. The comments that were not directly responsive to the draft report will serve as guidance for the VA to consider as it moves forward. Finally, there were a number of individual requests for assistance. Those that contained sufficient specific information were referred to appropriate VA offices for action. Those that were not specific enough or were anonymously submitted will serve as background for consideration on areas for the VA to study in the future.

 2014-04476 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/02/28/2014-04476/gulf-war-veterans-illnesses-task-force-report 
Discontinuance of Annual 

Financial AssessmentsImplementation

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a 

Notice in the Federal Register on October 25, 2013 (78 FR 64065), announcing that we intended to change financial reporting practices requiring annual financial assessments from certain veterans enrolled in the VA health care system. On December 30, 2013 (78 FR 79564), VA announced that it was postponing implementation of this change until a date to be determined, due to delays in modifying computer software. The purpose of this Notice is to notify interested parties that the first phase of this change will be implemented no later than March 31, 2014.

 2014-04686 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/03/04/2014-04686/discontinuance-of-annual-financial-assessments-implementation 

GI Bill Trademark Terms of Use

Notice The purpose of this notice is to advise the public of the 

terms of use for the GI Bill Trademark. The trademark is to protect Servicemembers, Veterans, and eligible family members and survivors eligible for GI Bill educational benefits from schools that mislead with deceptive promotional efforts, targeting those benefits for monetary 

gain.

 2014-05110 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/03/10/2014-05110/gi-bill-trademark-terms-of-use 

Disclosures to Participate in State Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs

Rule This document adopts as final, without change, an interim 

final rule published in the Federal Register that amended theDepartment of Veterans Affairs' (VA) regulations concerning the sharing of certain patient information in order to implement VA's authority to participate in State Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP).

 2014-05691 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/03/14/2014-05691/disclosures-to-participate-in-state-prescription-drug-monitoring-programs 

VA Dental Insurance Program-Federalism

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a 

direct final rule in the Federal Register on October 22, 2013, amending its regulations related to the VA Dental Insurance Program (VADIP), a pilot program to offer premium-based dental insurance to enrolled veterans and certain survivors and dependents of veterans. Specifically, this rule adds language to clarify the limited preemptive effect of certain criteria in the VADIP regulations. VA received no comments concerning this rule or its companion substantially identical proposed rule published in the Federal Register on October 23, 2013. This document confirms that the direct final rule became effective on December 23, 2013. In a companion document in this issue of the Federal Register, we are withdrawing as unnecessary the proposed rule.

 2014-05911 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/03/20/2014-05911/va-dental-insurance-program-federalism 

Criteria for a Catastrophically Disabled Determination for Purposes of Enrollment; Correction

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs published in the 

Federal Register on December 3, 2013, a document amending its regulation concerning the manner in which VA

determines that a veteran is catastrophically disabled for purposes of enrollment in priority group 4 for VA health care. The Regulation Identifier Number, 2900-AO21, in the heading was typed incorrectly. This document corrects the Regulation Identifier Number.

 2014-06222 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/03/21/2014-06222/criteria-for-a-catastrophically-disabled-determination-for-purposes-of-enrollment-correctio

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program: Changes Related to the Honoring America's Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

regulation to reflect a change made by the Honoring America's Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012. If a veteran has been displaced as the result of a natural or other disaster while being paid an allowance, referred to as an employment adjustment allowance, this Act allows the extension of the allowance. This amendment is necessary to conform the regulation to the statutory provision.

 2014-06378 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/03/24/2014-06378/vocational-rehabilitation-and-employment-program-changes-related-to-the-honoring-amer

Payment for Home Health Services and Hospice Care to Non-VA Providers; Delay of Effective Date

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published in the 

Federal Register on November 14, 2013 (78 FR 68364), a notification delaying the effective date of a final rule that amends the payment methodology for providers of home health services and hospice care. That notification changed the effective date from November 15, 2013, to April 1, 2014. We are now delaying until June 1, 2014, the effective date of the final rule at 78 FR 26250.

 2014-06470 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/03/25/2014-06470/payment-for-home-health-services-and-hospice-care-to-non-va-providers-delay-of-effectiv
Public Availability of the 

Department of Veterans Affairs Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Service Contract Inventory

Notice In accordance with section 743 of Division C of the 

Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-117), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is publishing this notice to advise the public of the availability of the FY 2013 Service Contract Inventory. This inventory provides information on VA service contract actions over $25,000 made in FY 2013. The information is organized by function to show how contracted resources are distributed throughout the agency. The inventory has been developed in

accordance with guidance issued on November 5, 2010, and updated on December 19, 2011, by the Office of Management and Budget's Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP). OFPP's guidance is available at http:// www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/omb/procurement/memo/service- contract-inventory-guidance.pdf. VA has posted its inventory and a summary of the inventory on the VA homepage at the following link: http://www.va.gov/oal/business/pps/scaInventory.asp.

 2014-06440 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/03/25/2014-06440/public-availability-of-the-department-of-veterans-affairs-fiscal-year-fy-2013-service-contr

Notice of Funds Availability for Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas; Extension of Application Deadline

Notice This notice extends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) application deadline for funds available under the Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areasprogram. VA published a Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) in the Federal Register on July 9, 2013 (78 FR 41195) to announce the availability of funds for applications beginning July 9, 2013 through September 9, 2013, 4 p.m. eastern standard time. A subsequent notice was published in the Federal Register (78 FR 72753) on December 3, 2013 announcing a NOFA extension until February 3. 2014. The NOFA includes eligibility and scoring criteria for grants to assist veterans in highly rural areas through innovative transportation services to travel to VA and non-VA facilities and otherwise assist in providing transportation services in connection with the provision of VA medical care. To allow applicants more time to complete the application process, VA is again extending the application deadline to midnight eastern standard time on May 27, 2014.

 2014-06630 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/03/26/2014-06630/notice-of-funds-availability-for-grants-for-transportation-of-veterans-in-highly-rural-areas 

Determinations Concerning Illnesses Discussed in National Academy of Sciences Report: Veterans and Agent Orange: Update 2012

Notice As required by law, the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) hereby gives notice that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, under the authority granted by the Agent Orange Act of 1991, codified at 38 U.S.C. 1116, has determined that there is no basis to establish a presumption of service connection at this time, based on exposure to herbicide agents, including the substance commonly known as Agent Orange, for several health effects discussed in the December

4, 2013, National Academy of Sciences (NAS) report titled: Veterans and Agent Orange: Update 2012 (hereinafter, ``Update 2012''). This determination does not in any way preclude VA from granting service connection for any disease, including those specifically discussed in this notice, nor does it change any existing rights or procedures.

 2014-07950 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/04/11/2014-07950/determinations-concerning-illnesses-discussed-in-national-academy-of-sciences-report-vet

Loan Guaranty: Ability-ToRepay Standards and 

Qualified Mortgage Definition Under the Truth in Lending Act

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) Loan Guaranty regulations to implement provisions of

the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, requiring that VA define the types of VA loans that are ``qualified mortgages'' for the purposes of the new Ability to Repay provisions of the Truth in Lending Act. This rule establishes which VA-guaranteed loans are to be considered ``qualified mortgages'' and have either safe harbor protection or the presumption that the borrower is able to repay a loan, in accordance with the new Ability to Repay provisions. The rule does not change VA's regulations or policies with respect to how lenders are to originate mortgages, except to the extent lenders want to make qualified mortgages.

 2014-10600 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/05/09/2014-10600/loan-guaranty-ability-to-repay-standards-and-qualified-mortgage-definition-under-the-truth
Notice of Intent To 

Prepare an Integrated Environmental Impact Statement for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Black Hills Health Care System Proposed Improvements and Reconfiguration, Hot Springs and Rapid City, South Dakota

Notice Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) 

of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4331 et seq.); the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of NEPA (40 CFR Parts 1500-1508); VA's NEPA Implementing Guidance (38 CFR Part 26); Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966 (16 U.S.C. Part 470F); and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Procedures for the Protection of Historic Properties (36 CFR Part 800 et seq.), VA intends to prepare an integrated environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed improvements to and reconfiguration of the VA Black Hills Health Care System (VA BHHCS) services in the Hot Springs and Rapid City, South Dakota, vicinities. The proposed action would involve reconfiguring existing services and expanding points of access to health care within the VA BHHCS service area to better serve the health care needs and distribution of Veterans in the VA BHHCS service area over the next 20 to 30 years. That area includes parts of South Dakota, northwestern Nebraska, and eastern Wyoming. The effects and impacts to be addressed will include those identified in 40 CFR 1508.8; i.e., ecological, aesthetic, historic, cultural, economic, social, and health, whether direct, indirect, or cumulative. Both beneficial and detrimental effects of the proposed action will be identified as well. As part of the scoping process, VA seeks public input on the relative importance of these and other areas of environmental concern, and suggestions regarding additional environmental impacts that should be evaluated.

 2014-11316 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/05/16/2014-11316/notice-of-intent-to-prepare-an-integrated-environmental-impact-statement-for-the-departm

Copayments for Medications in 2014

Rule This document adopts as a final rule, without change, an 

interim final rule amending the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical regulations to freeze the copayments required for certain medications provided by VA until December 31, 2014. Under that rule, the copayment amounts for all veterans were maintained at the same rates as they were in 2013, which were $8 for veterans in priority groups 2-6 and $9 for veterans in priority groups 7 and 8. On January 1, 2015, the copayment amounts may increase based on the prescription drug component of the Medical Consumer Price Index (CPI-P).

 2014-12092 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/05/27/2014-12092/copayments-for-medications-in-2014 

Burial Benefits Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

regulations governing entitlement to monetary burial benefits, which include burial allowances for serviceconnected and non-service- connected deaths, a plot or interment allowance, and reimbursement of transportation expenses. As amended, the regulations establish rules to support VA's automated payment of burial allowances to surviving spouses, conversion to flat-rate burial and plot or interment allowances that are equal to the maximum benefit authorized by law, and priority of payment to non-spouse survivors. The purpose of these regulations is to streamline the program and make it easier for veterans and their families to receive the right benefits and meet their expectations for quality, timeliness, and responsiveness.

 2014-13230 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/06/06/2014-13230/burial-benefits 

Notice of Intent To Prepare an Integrated Environmental Impact Statement for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Black Hills Health Care System Proposed Improvements and Reconfiguration, Hot Springs and Rapid City, South Dakota; Comment Period Extension

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published, in the 

Federal Register on May 16, 2014, the Notice of Intent to prepare an integrated environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed improvements to and reconfiguration of the VA Black Hills Health Care System (VA BHHCS) services in the Hot Springs and Rapid City, South Dakota vicinities. Due to public request and the unavailability of the

regulations.gov public comment Web site, the comment period for the scoping process has been extended from June 16, 2014 to August 16, 2014.

 2014-13840 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/06/13/2014-13840/notice-of-intent-to-prepare-an-integrated-environmental-impact-statement-for-the-departm
Summary of Precedent 

Opinions of the General Counsel

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is publishing a 

summary of legal interpretations issued by the Office of the General Counsel involving Veterans' benefits under laws administered by VA. These interpretations are considered precedential by VA and will be followed by VA officials and employees in future claim matters involving the same legal issues. The summary is published to provide the public, and, in particular, Veterans' benefits claimants and their representatives, with notice of VA's interpretations regarding the legal matters at issue.

 2014-14476 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/06/20/2014-14476/summary-of-precedent-opinions-of-the-general-counsel 

Establishment of the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announces the 

establishment of the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry. The registry is voluntary and open to eligible Veterans and Servicemembers who may have been exposed to airborne hazards by serving as members of the Armed Forces in one or more of the locations in the Southwest Asia

theater of operations [as defined in 38 CFR 3.317(e)(2)], on or after August 2, 1990, or on or after September 11, 2001, to include Afghanistan or Djibouti. The registry will supportefforts to ascertain and monitor the health effects in eligible Veterans and Servicemembers who were possibly exposed to open burn pits, toxic airborne chemicals and fumes, and other airborne hazards such as particulate matter (PM). Eligible Veterans and Servicemembers do not have to be enrolled for VA health care in order to participate in this registry.

 2014-14881 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/06/25/2014-14881/establishment-of-the-airborne-hazards-and-open-burn-pit-registry 

FY 2013 VA Grant and Per Diem Special Need Grant Recipients

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the 

availability of one-year renewal funding in fiscal year (FY) 2014 for the 25 currently operational FY 2013 VA Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Special Need Grant Recipients and their collaborative VA Special Need partners (as applicable) to make re-applications for assistance under the Special Need Grant Component of VA's Homeless Providers GPD Program. The focus of this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) is to encourage applicants to continue to deliver services to the homeless Special Need Veteran population as outlined in their FY 2009 Special Need application. This NOFA contains information concerning the program, application process, and amount of funding available.

 2014-14970 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/06/26/2014-14970/fy-2013-va-grant-and-per-diem-special-need-grant-recipients 

Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces

Rule This interim final rule amends Department of Veterans 

Affairs (VA) regulations to establish a new program to provide grants to eligible entities to provide adaptive sports activities to disabled veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces. This rulemaking is necessary to implement a change in the law that authorizes VA to make grants to entities other than the United States Olympic Committee for adaptive sports programs. It establishes procedures for evaluating grant applications under this grant program, and otherwise administering the grant program. This rule implements section 5 of the VA Expiring Authorities Extension Act of 2013.

 2014-15191 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/07/01/2014-15191/grants-for-adaptive-sports-programs-for-disabled-veterans-and-disabled-members-of-the-a

Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance-Veterans' Group Life Insurance Regulation Update-ABO, VGLI Application, SGLI 2-

Year Disability Extension

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) insurance regulations concerning Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) to reflect the statutory provisions of the Veterans' Benefits Act of 2010, which became law on October 13, 2010, and resulted in the need for amendments to change the SGLI Disability Extension period from 1 year to 2 years in duration; provide SGLI Traumatic Injury Protection (TSGLI) retroactive coverage effective from October 7, 2001, for all qualifying injuries regardless of the geographic location and military operation in which the injuries were incurred; and remove the SGLI and Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI) Accelerated Benefits Option (ABO) discount rate. This rule also clarifiesthat ``initial premium'' refers to ``initial Veterans' Group Life Insurance premium,'' updates the current address of the Office of Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (OSGLI), managed by Prudential Insurance Company of America, to reflect where the ABO application is mailed for processing, and corrects the OSGLI phone number. Finally, this rule removes the ABO application form from the regulation, and it corrects and clarifies language concerning the VGLI application period that was inadvertently incorrectly modified in a prior amendment of the regulations.

 2014-17900 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/07/31/2014-17900/servicemembers-group-life-insurance-veterans-group-life-insurance-regulation-update-abo
Schedule for Rating 

Disabilities-Mental Disorders and Definition of Psychosis for Certain VA Purposes

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending the 

portion of its Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) dealing with mental disorders and its adjudication regulations that define the term ``psychosis.'' The VASRD refers to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV), and VA's adjudication regulations refer to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition Text Revision (DSM-IVTR). DSM-IV and DSM-IV-TR were recently updated by issuance of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). This rulemaking will remove outdated DSM references by deleting references to DSM-IV and DSM-IV-TR and replacing them with references to DSM-5. Additionally, this rulemaking will update the nomenclature used to refer to certain mental disorders to conform to DSM-5.

 2014-18150 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/08/04/2014-18150/schedule-for-rating-disabilities-mental-disorders-and-definition-of-psychosis-for-certain-va 

Draft Policy and Implementation Plan for Public Access to Scientific Publications and Digital Data From Research Funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Notice This Federal Register Notice announces an opportunity for 

public review and comment on the draft Policy and Implementation Plan for Public Access to Scientific Publications and Digital Data from Research Funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

 2014-18975 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/08/12/2014-18975/draft-policy-and-implementation-plan-for-public-access-to-scientific-publications-and-digi

Specially Adapted Housing Eligibility for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Beneficiaries

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amended by 

interim final rule its adjudication regulation regarding specially adapted housing (SAH) to authorize automatic issuance of a certificate of eligibility for SAH to all veterans and active-duty servicemembers with service-connected amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) rated totally disabling under the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities. This document adopts as a final rule, without change, the interim final rule published in the Federal Register on December 3, 2013.

 2014-19240 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/08/14/2014-19240/specially-adapted-housing-eligibility-for-amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis-beneficiaries 

Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance and Veterans' Group Life Insurance Information Access

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

regulations governing Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI), Family SGLI, SGLI Traumatic Injury Protection, and Veterans' Group Life Insurance (all hereafter

referred to as SGLI) to clarify and acknowledge what is implicit in the law: that VA, which has the responsibility under the law to administer the SGLI programs, also has the right to full access to records held by the insurer or on behalf of the insurer from whom VA has purchased a policy. These records include all of the insurer's records related to the operation and administration of the SGLI programs necessary to protect the legal and financial rights of the Government and of the persons affected by the activities of the agency and its agents. This document adopts as a final rule, without change, the proposed rule published in the Federal Register on September 23, 2013.

 2014-19491 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/08/15/2014-19491/servicemembers-group-life-insurance-and-veterans-group-life-insurance-information-acces

Substitution in Case of Death of Claimant

Rule This document adopts as a final rule the Department of 

Veterans Affairs' (VA) proposal to amend its regulations on adjudication of VA benefit claims, representation of claimants, and the Board of Veterans' Appeals rules of practice. Specifically, these amendments implement section 212 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2008, which allows an eligible survivor to substitute for a deceased claimant in the decedent's pending claim or appeal of a decision on a claim. This final rule addresses eligibility for substitution and the procedures applicable to requests to substitute in a claim that is pending before a VA agency of original jurisdiction or an appeal that is pending before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

 2014-21139 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/09/05/2014-21139/substitution-in-case-of-death-of-claimant 

Special Home Adaptation Grants for Members of the Armed Forces and Veterans With Certain Vision Impairment

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a final 

rule to amend its adjudication regulations regarding special home adaptation grants for members of the Armed Forces and veterans with certain vision impairment. This regulatory

amendment is necessary to conform the regulations to changes mandated in the Honoring America's Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012.

 2014-21791 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/09/12/2014-21791/special-home-adaptation-grants-for-members-of-the-armed-forces-and-veterans-with-certa
Updating Certain Citations 

in VA Medical Regulations

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is making 

technical amendments to its medical regulations by updating

the statutory authorities identified in certain sections where those statutes have been renumbered or where the authority citation is inaccurate for other technical, nonsubstantive reasons. VA is also amending outdated or incorrect crossreferences to other Code of Federal Regulation sections.

 2014-21790 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/09/12/2014-21790/updating-certain-citations-in-va-medical-regulations 

Annual Pay Ranges for Physicians and Dentists of the Veterans Health Administration

Notice As required by the ``Department of Veterans Affairs Health 

Care Personnel Enhancement Act of 2004'' (Pub. L. 108-445, dated December 3, 2004) the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is hereby giving notice of annual pay ranges for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) physicians and dentists as prescribed by the Secretary for VA- wide applicability. These annual pay ranges are intended to enhance VA flexibility to recruit, develop, and retain the most highly qualified providers to serve our Nation's veterans and maintain a standard of excellence in the VA healthcare system.

 2014-22187 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/09/18/2014-22187/annual-pay-ranges-for-physicians-and-dentists-of-the-veterans-health-administration 

Hospital Care and Medical Services for Camp Lejeune Veterans

Rule This document amends Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) regulations in order to implement a statutory mandate that VA provide health care to certain veterans who served at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, for at least 30 days during the period beginning on January 1, 1957, and ending on December 31, 1987. The law requires VA to furnish hospital care and medical services for these veterans for certain illnesses and conditions that may be attributed to exposure to toxins in the water system at Camp Lejeune. This rule does not implement the statutory provision requiring VA to provide health care to these veterans' family

members; regulations applicable to such family members will be promulgated through a separate notice.

 2014-22637 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/09/24/2014-22637/hospital-care-and-medical-services-for-camp-lejeune-veterans 

Payment or Reimbursement for Certain Medical Expenses for Camp Lejeune Family Members

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is promulgating 

regulations to implement statutory authority to provide payment or reimbursement for hospital care and medical services provided to certain veterans' family members who resided at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, for at least 30 days during the period beginning on January 1, 1957, and ending on December 31, 1987. Under this rule, VA will reimburse family members, or pay providers, for medical expenses incurred as a result of certain illnesses and conditions that may be attributed to exposure to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune during this time period. Payment or reimbursement will be made within the limitations set forth in statute and Camp Lejeune family members will receive hospital care and medical services that

are consistent with the manner in which we provide hospital care and medical services to Camp Lejeune veterans.

 2014-22635 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/09/24/2014-22635/payment-or-reimbursement-for-certain-medical-expenses-for-camp-lejeune-family-membe
Standard Claims and 

Appeals Forms

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its 

adjudication regulations and the appeals regulations and rules of practice of the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) to require that all claims governed by VA's adjudication regulations be filed on standard forms prescribed by the Secretary, regardless of the type of claim or posture in which the claim arises. This rulemaking also eliminates the constructive receipt of VA reports of hospitalization or examination and other medical records as informal claims for increase or to reopen while retaining the retroactive effective date assignment for awards for claims for increase which are filed on a standard form within 1 year of such hospitalization, examination, or treatment. This final rule also implements the concept of an intent to file a claim for benefits, which operates similarly to the current informal claim process, but requires that the submission establishing a claimant's effective date of benefits must be received in one of three specified formats. Finally, these amendments will provide that VA will accept an expression of dissatisfaction or disagreement with an adjudicative determination by the agency of original jurisdiction(AOJ) asa Notice of Disagreement (NOD) only if it is submitted on a standardized form provided by VA for the purpose of appealing the decision, in cases where such a form is provided. Although a standardized NOD form will only initially be provided in connection with decisions on compensation claims, VA may require a standard NOD form for any type of claim for VA benefits if, in the future, it develops and provides a standardized NOD form for a particular benefit. The purpose of these amendments is to improve the quality and timeliness of the processing of 

 2014-22633 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/09/25/2014-22633/standard-claims-and-appeals-forms 

Reasonable Charges for Inpatient MS-DRGs and SNF Medical Services; V3.15, Fiscal Year 2015 Update

Notice This document updates the acute inpatient and the skilled 

nursing facility/sub-acute inpatient facility charges. The updated charges are based on the 2015 Medicare severity diagnosis related groups (MS-DRGs).

 2014-22906 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/09/26/2014-22906/reasonable-charges-for-inpatient-ms-drgs-and-snf-medical-services-v315-fiscal-year-2015-

Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development Service, Special Emphasis PanelGulf War Veterans' Illnesses Biorepository, 

Notice of Meeting

Notice 2014-23160 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/09/29/2014-23160/biomedical-laboratory-research-and-development-service-special-emphasis-panel-gulf-war

VA Meds by Mail Order Form, VA Form 10-0426

Notice The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is announcing 

an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed revised collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to obtain an accurate and comprehensive assessment of satisfaction of patients who receive mental health care services and on outcomes for Veterans who seek mental health treatment from VHA. Data will allow the program office to ensure that the target audience is being reached, effective treatments are being offered, and tangible, quantitative results are being measured and tracked for continual program improvement.

 2014-23995 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/10/08/2014-23995/va-meds-by-mail-order-form-va-form-10-0426 

Funding Availability Under Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program

Notice Funding Opportunity Title: Supportive Services for Veteran 

Families Program. Announcement Type: Initial. Funding Opportunity Number: VA-SSVF-101014. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 64.033, VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the availability of funds for supportive services grants under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program. This Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) contains information concerning the SSVF Program, initial supportive services grant application processes, and the amount of funding available. Awards made for supportive services grants will fund operations beginning approximately March 1, 2015, through February 28, 2018.

 2014-24281 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/10/10/2014-24281/funding-availability-under-supportive-services-for-veteran-families-program 
Wait-Time Goals of the 

Department for the Veterans Choice Program

Notice The Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 

2014 directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a program (the ``Veterans Choice Program'') to furnish hospital care and medical services through non-VA health care entities and providers to Veterans who either cannot be seen within the ``wait-time goals of the Veterans Health Administration'' or who qualify based on their place of residence. The statute defines the goals as being ``not more than 30 days from the date on which a veteran requests an appointment for hospital care or medical services from the Department'' but also permits VA to establish another standard by submitting to Congress a report stating that VA's actual goals are different. This Federal Register Notice announces VA's report on the waittime goals for purposes of the Veterans Choice Program.

 2014-24897 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/10/17/2014-24897/wait-time-goals-of-the-department-for-the-veterans-choice-program 

Funding Availability Under Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a 

Notice of Funding Availability in the Federal Register on October 10, 2014, that contained an error. Specifically, it incorrectly stated the phone number for the VA point of contact, John Kuhn. The correct phone number is (877) 737-0111.

 2014-25096 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/10/22/2014-25096/funding-availability-under-supportive-services-for-veteran-families-program 

Copayments for Medications in 2015

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its 

medical regulations concerning the copayment required for certain medications. But for this rulemaking, beginning on January 1, 2015, the copayment amount would increase based on a formula set forth in regulation. The maximum annual copayment amount payable by veterans would also increase. This rulemaking freezes copayments for 2015 at the current rate for veterans in priority categories 2 through 8, and thereafter resumes increasing copayments in accordance with the regulatory formula.

 2014-25454 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/10/27/2014-25454/copayments-for-medications-in-2015 

Cost-Based and InterAgency Billing Rates for Medical Care or Services Provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs

Notice This document updates the Cost-Based and Inter-Agency 

billing rates for medical care or services provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

 2014-26148 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/11/04/2014-26148/cost-based-and-inter-agency-billing-rates-for-medical-care-or-services-provided-by-the-de

Expanded Access to NonVA Care Through the Veterans Choice Program

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its 

medical regulations concerning its authority for eligible veterans to receive care from non-VA entities and providers.The Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 directs VA to establish a program to furnish hospital care and medical services through non-VA health care providers to veterans who either cannot be seen within the wait-time goals of the Veterans Health Administration or who qualify based on their place of residence (hereafter referred to as the Veterans Choice Program, or the ``Program''). The law also requires VA to publish an interim final rule establishing this program. This interim final rule defines the parameters of the Veterans Choice Program, and clarifies aspects affecting veterans and the non-VA providers who will furnish hospital care and medical services through the Veterans Choice Program.

 2014-26316 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/11/05/2014-26316/expanded-access-to-non-va-care-through-the-veterans-choice-program 

Publication of Wait-Times for the Department for the Veterans Choice Program

Notice The Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 

2014 directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to publish wait times for the scheduling of appointments in each VA facility for primary care, specialty care, and hospital care and medical services. This Federal Register Notice announces VA's publication of the wait times.

 2014-26274 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/11/05/2014-26274/publication-of-wait-times-for-the-department-for-the-veterans-choice-program 

Designee for Patient Personal Property

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

regulation that governs a competent veteran's designation of a person to receive the veteran's funds and personal effects in the event that such veteran was to die while in a VA field facility. We are eliminating reference to an obsolete VA form, clarifying the role of a VA fiduciary for an incompetent veteran-patient, as well as restructuring the current regulation for ease of readability.

 2014-26953 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/11/14/2014-26953/designee-for-patient-personal-property 

Technical Corrections to Medical Regulations Based on Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Reform Act of 1996

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

medical regulations by making technical corrections to conform to the Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Reform Act of 1996 (Act of 1996). Currently VA regulations read that veterans receive only VA hospital care to treat medical conditions of eligible veterans. We are amending our regulation to clarify that VA provides hospital care and medical services to eligible veterans.

 2014-26954 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/11/14/2014-26954/technical-corrections-to-medical-regulations-based-on-veterans-health-care-eligibility-refo
Wait-Time Goals of the 

Department for the Veterans Choice Program

Notice In an interim final rule published by the Department of 

Veterans Affairs (VA) implementing the Veterans Choice Program (``the Program'') authorized by the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014, VA established start dates for participation in the Program for different groups of veterans depending upon their basis of eligibility to participate in the Program. In those regulations,VA stated that veterans who are eligible based upon being unable to schedule an appointment within the wait-time goals of the Veterans Health Administration, will be able to start receiving hospital care and medical services under the Program no later than December 5, 2014. VA also stated that if the start date for these veterans would be sooner than December 5, 2014, VA would publish a notice in the Federal Register advising the public of the faster implementation schedule. This Notice announces that November 17, 2014, is the start date for veterans eligible to participate in the Program.

 2014-27581 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/11/21/2014-27581/wait-time-goals-of-the-department-for-the-veterans-choice-program 

Publication of Technology Task Force Review of Scheduling System and Software of the Department of Veterans Affairs

Notice The Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 

2014 directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to publish a report of the Northern Virginia Technology Council's review of VA's health care scheduling system and software. This Federal Register Notice announces VA's publication of the Council's report.

 2014-28055 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/11/26/2014-28055/publication-of-technology-task-force-review-of-scheduling-system-and-software-of-the-de

Exempting Mental Health Peer Support Services From Copayments

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is taking final 

action to amend its regulation that sets forth the VA servicesthat are not subject to copayment requirements for inpatient hospital care or outpatient medical care. Specifically, the regulation is amended to exempt mental health peer support services from having any required copayment. This removesa barrier that may have previously discouraged veterans from choosing to use mental health peer support services as a viable care option. VA believes that mental health peer support services are a valuable resource for veterans with mental health conditions and wants to ensure that veterans take full advantage of all resources available to them.

 2014-27231 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/11/28/2014-27231/exempting-mental-health-peer-support-services-from-copayments 

Loan Guaranty: Assistance to Eligible Individuals in Acquiring Specially Adapted Housing; Cost-ofConstruction Index

Notice The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announces 

that the aggregate amounts of assistance available under the Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grant program will increase by 4.307 percent for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015.

 2014-28228 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/12/01/2014-28228/loan-guaranty-assistance-to-eligible-individuals-in-acquiring-specially-adapted-housing 

Allowance for Private Purchase of an Outer Burial Receptacle in Lieu of a GovernmentFurnished Graveliner for a Grave in a VA National Cemetery

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is updating the 

monetary allowance payable for qualifying interments that occur during calendar year 2015, which applies toward the private purchase of an outer burial receptacle (or ``graveliner'') for use in a VA national cemetery. The allowance is equal to the average cost of Governmentfurnished graveliners less any administrative costs to VA. The purpose of this Notice is to notify interested parties of the average cost of Government-furnished graveliners, administrative costs that relate to processing and paying the allowance and the amount of the allowance payable for qualifying interments that occur during calendar year 2015.

 2014-28259 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/12/02/2014-28259/allowance-for-private-purchase-of-an-outer-burial-receptacle-in-lieu-of-a-government-furn

Technical Amendment for Information Collection Regarding Designee for Patient Personal Property

Rule This final rule will add the Office of Management and 

Budget approval number for the new collection of information in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulation that governs a competent veteran's designation of a person to receive the veteran's funds and personal effects in the event that such veteran was to die while in a VA field facility.

 2014-28377 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/12/02/2014-28377/technical-amendment-for-information-collection-regarding-designee-for-patient-personal-p

Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) Benefits Program

Rule This rulemaking adopts as final, without change, a proposed 

rule creating regulations for the Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) benefits program. Through the HISA benefits program, VA provides monetary benefits to disabled veterans for necessary home improvements and alterations. An increase in the HISA benefits limit was authorized by the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010. This rulemaking codifies regulations governing the HISA benefits program and incorporates the increase in HISA benefits authorized by the 2010 Act.

 2014-28373 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/12/03/2014-28373/home-improvements-and-structural-alterations-hisa-benefits-program 
Federal Awarding Agency 

Regulatory Implementation of Office of Management and Budget's Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards

Rule This joint interim final rule implements for all Federal 

award-making agencies the final guidance Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) 

published by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on December 26, 2013. This rule is necessary in order to incorporate into regulation and thus bring into effect the Uniform Guidance as required by OMB. Implementation of this guidance will reduce administrative burden and risk of waste, fraud, and abuse for the approximately $600 billion per year awarded in Federal financial assistance. The result will be more Federal dollars reprogrammed to support the mission, new entities able to compete and win awards, and ultimately a stronger framework to provide key services to American citizens and support the basic research that underpins the United States economy.

 2014-28697 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/12/19/2014-28697/federal-awarding-agency-regulatory-implementation-of-office-of-management-and-budget

Reasonable Charges for Medical Care or Services; V3.16, 2015 Calendar Year Update and National Average Administrative Prescription Drug Charge Update

Notice This Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) notice updates 

the data for calculating the ``Reasonable Charges'' collected or recovered by VA for medical care or services. This notice also updates the ``National Average Administrative Costs'' for purposes of calculating VA's charges for prescription drugs that were not administered during treatment but provided or furnished by VA to a veteran.

 2014-30309 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/12/30/2014-30309/reasonable-charges-for-medical-care-or-services-v316-2015-calendar-year-update-and-nati

Section 102(c) of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014

Notice As required by section 102(c) of the Veterans Access, 

Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014, the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Director of the Indian Health Service will jointly submit to Congress a report on the feasibility and advisability of entering into and expanding certain reimbursement agreements. VA is seeking Tribal Consultation on section 102(c).

 2014-30527 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/12/30/2014-30527/section-102c-of-the-veterans-access-choice-and-accountability-act-of-2014 

Caregivers Program Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adopts, with 

changes, the interim final rule concerning VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. VA administers this program to provide certain medical, travel, training, and financial benefits to caregivers of certain veterans and servicemembers who were seriously injured during service on or after September 11, 2001. Also addressed in this rulemaking is the Program of General Caregiver Support Services that provides support services tocaregivers of veterans from all eras who are enrolled in the VA health care system. Specifically, changes in this final rule include a requirement that Veterans be notified in writing should a Family Caregiver request revocation (to no longer be a Family Caregiver), an extension of the application timeframe from 30 days to 45 days for a Family Caregiver, and a change in the stipend calculation to ensure that Primary Family Caregivers do not experience unexpected decreases in stipend amounts from year to year.

 2015-00071 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/01/09/2015-00071/caregivers-program 

Funding Availability Under VA's Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program

Notice The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is 

announcing the availability of funds for assistance under the Per Diem Only (PDO) component of VA's Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program. This Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) is for those current ``Transition in Place'' (TIP) grantees who seek to renew their

2012 TIP PDO grants. This NOFA contains information concerning the program, application process, and amount of funding available.

 2015-00715 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/01/16/2015-00715/funding-availability-under-vas-homeless-providers-grant-and-per-diem-program 

Information Collection (Reimbursement of Certain Medical Expenses for Camp Lejeune Family Members)

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a 

collection of information notice in a Federal Register on December 23, 2014, that contained errors. The notice incorrectly stated the summary and the abstract. This document corrects the errors by updating the abstract and summary.

 2015-01130 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/01/23/2015-01130/information-collection-reimbursement-of-certain-medical-expenses-for-camp-lejeune-fami
Funding Availability 

Under Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program

Notice VA is announcing the availability of funds for supportive 

services grants under the SSVF Program. This NOFA contains information concerning the SSVF Program, initial supportive services grant application processes, and the amount of funding available. Funding Opportunity Title: Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program. Announcement Type: Initial. Funding Opportunity Number: VA-SSVF-021015. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 64.033, VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the availability of funds for supportive services grants under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program. This NOFA contains information concerning the SSVF Program, initial supportive services grant application processes, and the amount of funding available. Awards made for supportive services grants will fund operations beginning October 1, 2015.

 2015-02070 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/02/03/2015-02070/funding-availability-under-supportive-services-for-veteran-families-program 

Annual Determination of Staffing Shortages

Notice Section 7412 of title 38, United States Code (U.S.C.) 

requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Inspector General (IG) to determine and report on the five occupations of personnel of title 38 of the Department covered under 38 U.S.C. 7401 for which there are the largest staffing shortages throughout the Department as calculated over the five-year period preceding the determination. The Secretary is required to publish these findings in the Federal Register. Based on its review, the IG identified the following five occupations as having the largest staffing shortages in the identified time period: Medical Officer, Nurse, Physician Assistant, Physician Therapist, and Psychologist. Additional information and analysis can be found at: www.va.gov/OIG.

 2015-02229 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/02/04/2015-02229/annual-determination-of-staffing-shortages 

Publication of Wait-Times for the Department for the Veterans Choice Program

Notice In keeping with its commitment to improve transparency, 

the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) publishes waittimes for the scheduling of appointments in each VA facility for primary care, specialty care, and mental health services every two weeks. The Department also publishes a Federal Register Notice every 90 days with the address of the Web site where this wait-time data can be accessed. This

Federal Register Notice announces the availability of the data on that Web site.

 2015-02205 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/02/04/2015-02205/publication-of-wait-times-for-the-department-for-the-veterans-choice-program 

Rehabilitation Research and Development Service Scientific Merit Review Board; Notice of Meetings

Notice 2015-02301 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/02/05/2015-02301/rehabilitation-research-and-development-service-scientific-merit-review-board-notice-of-m

Using Peer Monitors To Support PACT Team Efforts To Improve Diabetes-PACT Demo Lab VHA-VISN 4)

Notice In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 

1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden and includes the actual data collection instrument.

 2015-02690 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/02/10/2015-02690/using-peer-monitors-to-support-pact-team-efforts-to-improve-diabetes-pact-demo-lab-vha-

Notice of Intent To Grant an Exclusive License

Notice Notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans 

Affairs, Office of Research and Development, intends to grant to L.A.D. Global Enterprises, Inc., 1309 S. Fountain Drive, Olathe, KS 66061, USA, an exclusive license to practice the following: U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 13/593,456 (``UNIVERSAL STERILE DRAPE AND SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR INOPERATING-ROOM SAFE PATIENT HANDLING EQUIPMENT''), filed 23 August 2012, which claimed the priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 61/526,993, filed 24 August 2011. Copies of the published patent applications may be obtained from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at www.uspto.gov.

 2015-03274 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/02/18/2015-03274/notice-of-intent-to-grant-an-exclusive-license 

Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program

Rule This rule adopts as final, with changes, a proposed rule of 

the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to amend its regulations concerning the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program (SSVF). In the proposed rule published on May 9, 2014, VA proposed to make a number of changes to the SSVF program to emphasize the intended goals of SSVF. VA is making minor changes to the proposed rule based on comments we received.

 2015-03753 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/02/24/2015-03753/supportive-services-for-veteran-families-program 
Automobile or Other 

Conveyance and Adaptive Equipment Certificate of Eligibility for Veterans or Members of the Armed Forces With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

adjudication regulation regarding certificates of eligibility for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment. The amendment authorizes automatic issuance of a certificate of eligibility for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment to all veterans with service-connected amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty with ALS.

 2015-03889 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/02/25/2015-03889/automobile-or-other-conveyance-and-adaptive-equipment-certificate-of-eligibility-for-vete

Notice of Intent To Grant an Exclusive License

Notice Notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans 

Affairs, Office of Research and Development, intends to grant to Rubicon Biotechnology, LLC, 26212 Dimension Dr. Suite 260, Lake Forest, CA 92630, USA, an exclusive license to practice the following: U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 13/815,829 (``ANTIBODY-MEDIATED TRANSDUCTION OF HEAT SHOCK PROTEINS INTO LIVING CELLS''), filed March 15, 2013, which claimed the priority of U.S. Serial No. 61/618,594, filed March 30, 2012. Copies of the published patent applications may be obtained from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at www.uspto.gov.

 2015-05209 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/03/06/2015-05209/notice-of-intent-to-grant-an-exclusive-license 

Notice of Availability of a Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the San Francisco VA Medical Center Long Range Development Plan

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), San Francisco 

VA Medical Center (SFVAMC) announces the availability of the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS) for the Long Range Development Plan (LRDP), for public comment pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4331 et seq.), the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Requirements of NEPA (40 CFR parts 1500- 1508), VA's implementing Regulations (38 CFR part 26), as well as the settlement agreement resulting from Planning Association for the Richmond, et al v. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, C06-02321-SBA (filed 6 June 2008). VA supplemented the draft EIS originally released in August 2012 to account for design and project phasing changes from the LRDP released in 2012 to the LRDP released in 2014. Both versions of the LRDP describe development and construction of patient care buildings, research buildings, business occupancy buildings, and parking structures, as well as retrofitting seismically deficient buildings. The SDEIS identifies and addresses environmental impacts associated with the Proposed Action.

 2015-05507 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/03/09/2015-05507/notice-of-availability-of-a-supplemental-draft-environmental-impact-statement-for-the-san

Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation: ServiceDisabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Status Protests

Rule This document adopts as a final rule, without change, the 

interim final rule published in the Federal Register on September 30, 2013. This document implements a portion of the Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006, which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to verify ownership and control of Veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs), including service-disabled Veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs), in order for these firms to participate in VA acquisitions set asides for SDVOSB/VOSBs. Specifically, VA amends its adjudication procedures for SDVOSB and VOSB status protests, to provide that VA's Director, Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE), shall initially adjudicate SDVOSB and VOSB status protests, and to provide that protested businesses, if they are denied status, may appeal to VA's Executive Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU). SDVOSB/VOSB status protests occur when during a particular SDVOSB/VOSB set aside acquisition, a competing vendor in acquisition challenges the status of the putative awardee as an actual SDVOSB or VOSB, as applicable. Additionally, VA amends the title of CVE from the Center for Veterans Enterprise to the Center for Verification and Evaluation, to more appropriately represent

the function of this office.

 2015-05505 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/03/10/2015-05505/department-of-veterans-affairs-acquisition-regulation-service-disabled-veteran-owned-and 
Funding Availability 

Under Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program

Notice This amendment to the February 3, 2015 NOFA allows 

grantees with existing 3-year, non-renewable awards to apply for funding (these grants were previously awarded to priority 1 applicants under a Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) NOFA published on January 10, 2014). Under the current February 3, 2015 NOFA, VA is offering up to $300 million to current SSVF grantees seeking funding for their existing, renewable grants. This amendment will expand the pool of potential applicants to include current SSVF grantees with 3- year, non-renewable grants. The overall level of funding available through the amended NOFA remains at $300 million. Increasing the rate of placement of homeless Veteran households may be accomplished by accelerating SSVF program implementation by funded grantees. VA seeks to encourage such activity and recognizes that one method of enhancing placement activity is to shorten grant terms from 3 years to 2 years, utilizing the grantee's total 3-year award in a shorter, 2-year period. Announcement Type: Amendment. Funding Opportunity Number: VA-SSVF-021015. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 64.033, VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program.

 2015-05941 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/03/17/2015-05941/funding-availability-under-supportive-services-for-veteran-families-program 

Schedule for Rating Disabilities-Mental Disorders and Definition of Psychosis for Certain VA Purposes

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adopts as final, 

without change, an interim final rule amending its Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) dealing with mental disorders and its adjudication regulations that define the term ``psychosis.'' Outdated references are replaced with references to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). Nomenclature used to refer to certain mental disorders is amended to conform to DSM-5. This rule also provides clarification of 

the applicability date

 2015-06212 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/03/19/2015-06212/schedule-for-rating-disabilities-mental-disorders-and-definition-of-psychosis-for-certain-va 

Technical Corrections Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its 

regulations to remove out-of-date legal citations and add the correct authority. This rulemaking contains only nonsubstantive, technical changes.

 2015-07540 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/04/03/2015-07540/technical-corrections 

Funding Availability Under Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program

Notice This notice corrects a provision requiring grantees to have 

spent a certain amount of their previous grant award by a certain date, as stated in the Department of Veterans Affairs' February 3, 2015 NOFA, as amended on March 17, 2015, Announcement Type: Amendment. Funding Opportunity Number: VA-SSVF-021015. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 64.033, VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program.

 2015-07903 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/04/06/2015-07903/funding-availability-under-supportive-services-for-veteran-families-program 

Reimbursement for Caskets and Urns for Burial of Unclaimed Remains in a National Cemetery

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National 

Cemetery Administration (NCA) amends its regulations to establish a new program to provide reimbursement for caskets and urns for the interment of the remains of veterans with no known next-of-kin and where sufficient financial resources are not available for this purpose.

 2015-08388 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/04/13/2015-08388/reimbursement-for-caskets-and-urns-for-burial-of-unclaimed-remains-in-a-national-cemete

Reimbursement for Caskets and Urns for Burial of Unclaimed Remains in a National Cemetery

Notice As required under the final regulation published elsewhere 

in this issue of the Federal Register, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) notifies interested parties of the maximum reimbursement amounts allowed for caskets and urns provided for interment in a VA national cemetery of the unclaimed remains of veterans with no known next-of-kin where sufficient financial resources are unavailable for the furnishing of a casket or urn for burial.

 2015-08387 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/04/13/2015-08387/reimbursement-for-caskets-and-urns-for-burial-of-unclaimed-remains-in-a-national-cemete
Driving Distance 

Eligibility for the Veterans Choice Program

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its 

medical regulations implementing section 101 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014, which directed VA to establish a program to furnish hospital care and medical services through eligible non-VA health care providers to eligible veterans who either cannot be seen within the wait-time goals of the Veterans Health Administration or who qualify based on their place of residence (hereafter referred to as the Veterans Choice Program, or the ``Program''). VA published an interim final rule implementing the Veterans Choice Program on November 5, 2014. Under current law, VA uses a straightline or geodesic distance to determine eligibility based on place of residence. This interim final rule modifies how VA measures the distance from a veteran's residence to the nearest VA medical facility. This modified standard will consider the distance the veteran must drive to the nearest VA medical facility, rather than the straight-line or geodesic distance to such a facility.

 2015-09370 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/04/24/2015-09370/driving-distance-eligibility-for-the-veterans-choice-program 

Updating Certain Delegations of Authority in VA Medical Regulations

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is making 

technical amendments to its medical regulations by updating

certain delegations of authority to be consistent with the statutory authority that established the Consolidated Patient Account Centers (CPACs). VA is, through this final rule, specifying delegations of authority for the collection of debts owed VA to the Chief Financial Officers of the CPACs.

 2015-09633 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/04/27/2015-09633/updating-certain-delegations-of-authority-in-va-medical-regulations 

Health Care for Homeless Veterans Program

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its 

medical regulations concerning eligibility for the Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) program. The HCHV program provides per diem payments to non-VA community-based facilities that provide housing, outreach services, case management services, and rehabilitative services, and may provide care and/or treatment to homelessveterans who are enrolled in or eligible for VA health care. The rule modifies VA's HCHV regulations to conform to changes enacted in the Honoring America's Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012. Specifically, the rule removes the requirement that homelessveterans be diagnosed with a serious mental illness or substance use disorder to qualify for the HCHV program. This change makes the program available to all homeless veterans who are enrolled in or eligible for VA health care. The rule also updates the definition of homeless to match in part the one used by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The rule further clarifies that the services provided by the HCHV program through non-VA community-based providers must include case management services, including non-clinical case management, as appropriate.

 2015-10150 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/05/01/2015-10150/health-care-for-homeless-veterans-program 

Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces

Rule This final rule amends Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) regulations to establish a new program to provide grants to eligible entities to provide adaptive sports activities to disabled veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces. This rulemaking is necessary to implement a change in the law that authorizes VA to make grants to entities other than the United States Olympic Committee for adaptive sports programs. It establishes procedures for evaluating grant applications under this grant program, and otherwise administering the grant program. This rule implements section 5 of the VA Expiring Authorities Extension Act of 2013.

 2015-10358 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/05/04/2015-10358/grants-for-adaptive-sports-programs-for-disabled-veterans-and-disabled-members-of-the-a

Publication of Wait-Times for the Department for the Veterans Choice Program

Notice In keeping with its commitment to improve transparency, 

the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) publishes waittimes for the scheduling of appointments in each VA facility for primary care, specialty care, and mental health services every two weeks. VA also publishes a Federal Register Notice every 90 days with the address of the Web site where this wait-time data can be accessed. This Notice announces the availability of the data on that Web site.

 2015-10460 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/05/04/2015-10460/publication-of-wait-times-for-the-department-for-the-veterans-choice-program 
Notice of Intent To Grant 

an Exclusive License

Notice Notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans 

Affairs, Office of Research and Development, intends to grant to Proactive Assistive Technology, LLC, 8606 Leighton Dr., Tampa, FL 33614, USA, an exclusive license to practice the following: U.S. Patent Application No. 14/022,532 and U.S. Patent Application No. 14/022,477 which claimed priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/ 744,353, ``Transfer Assist Standbar,'' filed September 25, 2012. Copies of the published patent applications may be obtained from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at www.uspto.gov.

 2015-11463 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/05/13/2015-11463/notice-of-intent-to-grant-an-exclusive-license 

Expanded Access to NonVA Care Through the Veterans Choice Program Activities: Under OMB Review

Notice In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 

1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden and includes the actual data collection instrument.

 2015-11678 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/05/15/2015-11678/expanded-access-to-non-va-care-through-the-veterans-choice-program-activities-under-om

Enhanced-Use Lease of Department of Veterans Affairs Real Property for the Development of Housing Facilities in Chillicothe, Ohio

Notice The Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 

intends to amend the scope and terms of an existing EUL that was entered into on December 30, 2011, for certain land for the purpose of rehabilitating three buildings and developing units of supportive housing for Veterans.

 2015-11898 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/05/18/2015-11898/enhanced-use-lease-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-real-property-for-the-development-o

Loan Guaranty: Elimination of Redundant Regulations; Technical Correction

Rule On June 15, 2010, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 

published a document in the Federal Register (75 FR 33704), amending its loan guaranty regulations to eliminate redundancies in the regulations that were a result of a new electronic reporting system. At that time, we failed to update the cross-reference citations within the redesignated sections. On October 22, 2010 (75 FR 65238), Sections 36.4301 through 36.4323(e) were amended to replace the incorrect cross-reference citations with the accurate, updated

cross-references. This document corrects the remaining redesignated sections (Sec. 36.4324 through Sec. 36.4393) to contain the correct and updated cross-reference citations. These nonsubstantive changes are made for clarity and accuracy.

 2015-13456 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/06/16/2015-13456/loan-guaranty-elimination-of-redundant-regulations-technical-correction 

Delegations of Authority: Office of Regulation Policy and Management 

(ORPM)

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs is amending its 

regulations delegating rulemaking authority within the Office of the General Counsel. The amendments reflect current management structure and titles

 2015-14959 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/06/18/2015-14959/delegations-of-authority-office-of-regulation-policy-and-management-orpm 

Presumption of Herbicide Exposure and Presumption of Disability During Service for Reservists Presumed Exposed to Herbicide

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

regulation governing individuals presumed to have been exposed to certain herbicides. Specifically, VA is expandingthe regulation to include an additional group consisting of individuals who performed service in the Air Force or Air Force Reserve under circumstances in which they had regular and repeated contact with C-123 aircraft known to have been used to spray an herbicide agent (``Agent Orange'') during the Vietnam era. In addition, the regulation will establish a presumption that members of this group who later develop an Agent Orange presumptive condition were disabled during the relevant period of service, thus establishing that this service constituted ``active, naval, military or air service.'' The effect of this action is to presume herbicide exposure for these individuals and to allow individuals who were exposed to herbicides during reserve service to establish veteran status for VA purposes and eligibility for some VA benefits. The need for this action results from a recent decision by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to acknowledge that individuals who had regular and repeated exposure to C-123 aircraft that the United States Air Force used to spray the herbicides in Vietnam during Operation Ranch Hand were exposed to Agent Orange.

 2015-14995 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/06/19/2015-14995/presumption-of-herbicide-exposure-and-presumption-of-disability-during-service-for-reser
Homeless Providers Grant 

and Per Diem Program; Notice of Funding Availability

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the 

availability of 1-year renewal funding in fiscal year (FY) 2015 for the 21 currently operational FY 2014 VA Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Special Need Grant Recipients and their collaborative VA Special Need partners (as applicable) to make re-applications for assistance under the Special Need Grant Component of VA's Homeless Providers GPD Program. The focus of this NOFA is to encourage applicants to continue to deliver services to the homeless Special Need Veteran population as outlined in their current Special Need application. This NOFA contains information concerning the program, application process, and amount of funding available.

 2015-15397 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/06/23/2015-15397/homeless-providers-grant-and-per-diem-program-notice-of-funding-availability 

Notice of Availability of a Final Environmental Impact Statement for the San Francisco VA Medical Center Long Range Development Plan

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), San Francisco 

VA Medical Center (SFVAMC) announces the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Long Range Development Plan (LRDP). Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4331 et seq.), the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Requirements of NEPA (40 CFR parts 1500-1508) and VA's implementing Regulations (38 CFR part 26), VA has considered comments received on the Supplemental Draft EIS and has prepared the Final EIS. The

LRDP describes development and construction of patient care buildings, research buildings, business occupancy buildings, and parking structures, as well as retrofitting seismically deficient buildings. The Final EIS identifies and addresses environmental impacts associated with the Proposed Action.

 2015-15610 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/06/25/2015-15610/notice-of-availability-of-a-final-environmental-impact-statement-for-the-san-francisco-va-

Agency Interpretation of Prosthetic Replacement of a Joint

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs is publishing 

interpretive guidance for diagnostic codes (DC) 5051 through 5056, which establish rating criteria for prosthetic implant replacements of joints of the musculoskeletal system. The Schedule for Rating Disabilities under these DCs allows for a 1-year, 100-percent disability evaluation upon prosthetic replacement of a joint. This final rule clarifies that VA's longstanding interpretation of DCs 5051 through 5056 is that a 100- percent evaluation will be in place for a period of one year when the total joint, rather than the partial joint, has been replaced by a prosthetic implant.

 2015-17417 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/07/16/2015-17417/agency-interpretation-of-prosthetic-replacement-of-a-joint 

Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards; Updating References

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

regulations with updated citations and references to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) authorities for Federal grant programs. OMB has issued final guidance, located in Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), which streamlines and supersedes requirements previously found in various OMB Circulars. VA has adopted OMB's guidance, and this rule replaces the obsolete OMB references in VA's regulations.

 2015-17416 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/07/22/2015-17416/uniform-administrative-requirements-cost-principles-and-audit-requirements-for-federal-aw

Update to NFPA Standards, Incorporation by Reference

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

regulations incorporating by reference the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and standards. These codes and standards are referenced in VA regulations concerning community residential care facilities, contract facilities for certain outpatient and residential services, Medical Foster Homes, and State home facilities. To ensure the continued safety of veterans in these facilities, VA is continuing to rely upon NFPA codes and standards for VA approval of such facilities. This rulemaking updates our regulations to adhere to more recent NFPA codes and standards.

 2015-18332 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/07/28/2015-18332/update-to-nfpa-standards-incorporation-by-reference 

Loan Guaranty: Maximum Allowable Attorney Fees

Notice This notice provides information to participants in the 

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Home Loan Guaranty program concerning the maximum attorney fees allowable in calculating the indebtedness used to determine the guaranty claim payable upon loan termination. The table in this notice contains the amounts the Secretary has determined to be reasonable and customary for all States, following an annual review of amounts allowed by other government- related home loan programs.

 2015-18762 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/07/31/2015-18762/loan-guaranty-maximum-allowable-attorney-fees 
Vet Centers Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

medical regulation that governs Vet Center services. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (the 2013 Act) requires Vet Centers to provide readjustment counseling services to broader groups of veterans, members of the Armed Forces, including a member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces, and family members of such veterans and members. This interim final rule amends regulatory criteria to conform to the 2013 Act, to include new and revised definitions.

 2015-18988 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/08/04/2015-18988/vet-centers 

Notice of Establishment of 

Commission on Care

Notice 2015-19363 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/08/07/2015-19363/notice-of-establishment-of-commission-on-care 

Publication of Wait-Times for the Department for the Veterans Choice Program

Notice In keeping with its commitment to improve transparency, 

the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) publishes waittimes for the scheduling of appointments in each VA facility for primary care, specialty care, and mental health services twice each month. VA also publishes a Federal Register Notice every 90 days with the address of the Web site where this wait-time data can be accessed. This Notice announces the availability of the data on that Web site.

 2015-19414 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/08/07/2015-19414/publication-of-wait-times-for-the-department-for-the-veterans-choice-program 

Enhanced-Use Lease of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of a Housing Facility on One Parcel of Land Totaling Approximately 5.4 Acres of Land in Grand Island, Nebraska

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to amend the scope and terms 

of an existing EUL that was entered into during the month of December 2011, totaling approximately 4.6 acres of land, for the purpose of constructing and developing 102 units of supportive housing for Veterans. Since that time market conditions have changed making the original scope infeasible. This notice provides details on the current scope and terms of the proposed amended EUL. The EUL lessee will finance, design, develop, manage, maintain and operate up to 78 units of housing for eligible Veterans, on approximately 5.4 acres of land in one or more phases at the Grand Island VAMC campus for eligible homeless Veterans, and Veterans at risk of homelessness, on a priority placement basis, and provide supportive services that guide resident Veterans toward attaining long-term selfsufficiency.

 2015-19902 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/08/12/2015-19902/enhanced-use-lease-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-developmen

Loan Guaranty: Adjustable Rate Mortgage Notification Requirements and Look-Back Period

Rule This document adopts as final, without change, a proposed 

rule of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to amend its regulations that govern adjustable rate mortgages made in conjunction with the Home Loan Guaranty program. These revisions align VA's disclosure and interest rate adjustment requirements with the implementing regulations of the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), as recently revised by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). This rulemaking will ensure VA remains consistent with other applicable consumer finance and housing regulations governing adjustable rate mortgages.

 2015-19775 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/08/12/2015-19775/loan-guaranty-adjustable-rate-mortgage-notification-requirements-and-look-back-period 

Loan Guaranty: Maximum Allowable Attorney Fees

Notice On July 31, 2015, the Department of Veterans Affairs 

published a notice in the Federal Register providing information to participants in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Home Loan Guaranty program concerning the maximum attorney fees allowable in calculating the indebtedness used to determine the guaranty claim payable upon loan termination (80 FR 45718). This notice contained two administrative errors.

 2015-19771 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/08/12/2015-19771/loan-guaranty-maximum-allowable-attorney-fees 

Additional Compensation on Account of Children Adopted Out of Veteran's Family

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

adjudication regulations to clarify that a veteran will not receive the dependent rate of disability compensation for a child who is adopted out of the veteran's family. This action is necessary because applicable VA adjudication regulations are currently construed as permitting a veteran, whose former child was adopted out of the veteran's family, to receive the dependent rate of disability compensation for the adopted-out child, which constitutes an unwarranted award of benefits not supported by the applicable statute and legislative history. This document adopts as a final rule, without change, the proposed rule published in the Federal Register on December 2, 2014.

 2015-19949 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/08/13/2015-19949/additional-compensation-on-account-of-children-adopted-out-of-veterans-family 
Enhanced-Use Lease of 

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of a Housing Facility on Approximately 3 Acres of Land in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to amend the scope and terms 

of an existing EUL that was entered into on December 27, 2011, on approximately 6 acres of land for the purpose of developing 35 units of supportive housing for Veterans. This notice provides updated details on the scope of the amended EUL. The EUL lessee will finance, design, develop, manage, maintain, and operate approximately 37 units of housing on approximately 3 acres of land for eligible homeless Veterans, or Veterans at risk of homelessness, and their families, on a priority placement basis, and provide supportive services that guide resident Veterans toward attaining long-term self-sufficiency.

 2015-20035 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/08/13/2015-20035/enhanced-use-lease-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-developmen

Animals on VA Property Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its 

regulation concerning the presence of animals on VA property. This final rule expands the current VA regulation to authorize the presence of service animals consistent with applicable Federal law when these animals accompany individuals with disabilities seeking admittance to property owned or operated by VA.

 2015-20182 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/08/17/2015-20182/animals-on-va-property 

Funding Availability Under Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program

Notice VA is announcing the availability of funds for supportive 

services grants under the SSVF Program. This NOFA contains information concerning the SSVF Program, initial supportive services grant application processes, and the amount of funding available. Funding Opportunity Title: SSVF Program. Announcement Type: Initial. Funding Opportunity Number: VA-SSVF-021015. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 64.033, VA SSVF Program. VA is announcing the availability of funds for supportive services grants under the SSVF Program. This NOFA contains information concerning the SSVF Program, initial supportive services grant application processes, and the amount of funding available. Awards made for supportive services grants will fund operations beginning October 1, 2015.

 2015-20319 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/08/17/2015-20319/funding-availability-under-supportive-services-for-veteran-families-ssvf-program 

Fund Availability Under the Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the 

availability of funds under the Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas. This Notice contains information concerning the Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas program, grant renewal application process, and amount of funding available.

 2015-22576 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/09/08/2015-22576/fund-availability-under-the-grants-for-transportation-of-veterans-in-highly-rural-areas 

Copayments for Medications in 2015

Rule This document adopts as a final rule, with changes, an 

interim final rule amending the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical regulations to freeze the copayments required for certain medications provided by VA until December 31, 2015. Under that interim final rule, copayment amounts were maintained at the same rates as they were in 2014 (which were $8 for veterans in priority groups 2-6 and $9 for veterans in priority groups 7 and 8), and would have increased based on the prescription drug component of the Medical Consumer Price Index (CPI-P) on January 1, 2016. This final rule extends the current freeze for copayments through December 31, 2016.

 2015-23162 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/09/16/2015-23162/copayments-for-medications-in-2015 

Loan Guaranty-Specially Adapted Housing Assistive Technology Grant Program

Rule This rule adopts as final, without change, a proposed rule of 

the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to amend its regulations to provide grants for the development of new assistive technologies for use in specially adapted housing for eligible veterans or servicemembers. The Veterans' Benefits Act of 2010 authorizes VA to provide grants of up to $200,000 per fiscal year to persons or entities to encourage the development of specially adapted housing assistive technologies. This final rule implements changes to

VA regulations to clarify the process, the criteria, and the priorities relating to the award of these research and development grants.

 2015-23280 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/09/17/2015-23280/loan-guaranty-specially-adapted-housing-assistive-technology-grant-program 

Reasonable Charges for Inpatient MS-DRGs and SNF Medical Services; V3.17, Fiscal Year 2016 Update

Notice This document updates the acute inpatient and the skilled 

nursing facility/sub-acute inpatient facility charges. The updated charges are based on the 2016 Medicare severity diagnosis related groups (MS-DRGs).

 2015-23585 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/09/21/2015-23585/reasonable-charges-for-inpatient-ms-drgs-and-snf-medical-services-v317-fiscal-year-2016-
Annual Determination of 

Staffing Shortages

Notice Section 7412 of title 38, United States Code (U.S.C.) 

requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Inspector General (IG) to determine and report on the five occupations of personnel of title 38 of the Department covered under 38 U.S.C. 7401 for which there are the largest staffing shortages throughout the Department as calculated over the 5-year period preceding the determination. The Secretary is required to publish these findings in the Federal Register. Based on its review, the IG identified the following five occupations as having the largest staffing shortages in the identified time period: Medical Officer, Nurse, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapist, and Psychologist. Additional information and analysis can be found at: www.va.gov/OIG.

 2015-23968 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/09/22/2015-23968/annual-determination-of-staffing-shortages 

Policy and Implementation Plan for Public Access to Scientific Publications and Digital Data from Research Funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs

Notice This Federal Register Notice announces an opportunity for 

public review and comment on the Policy and Implementation Plan for Public Access to Scientific Publications and Digital Data from Research Funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

 2015-25448 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/10/07/2015-25448/policy-and-implementation-plan-for-public-access-to-scientific-publications-and-digital-da

Loan Guaranty: Assistance to Eligible Individuals in Acquiring Specially Adapted Housing; Cost-ofConstruction Index

Notice The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announces 

that the aggregate amounts of assistance available under the specially adapted housing (SAH) grant program will increase by 4.688 percent for fiscal year (FY) 2016.

 2015-25792 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/10/09/2015-25792/loan-guaranty-assistance-to-eligible-individuals-in-acquiring-specially-adapted-housing 

Non-VA Care Core Provider Network

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health 

Administration (VHA) is seeking a Tribal Consultation on VHA's effort to improve continuity of care and health care access via the development of a non-VA care core provider network utilizing agreements with high quality partners who also share the privilege of serving Veterans.

 2015-26254 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/10/15/2015-26254/non-va-care-core-provider-network 

Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the San Francisco VA Medical Center Long Range Development Plan and Environmental Impact Statement, San Francisco VA Medical Center

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), San Francisco 

Health Care System (SFHCS) announces the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Long Range Development Plan (LRDP)/Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC).

 2015-26731 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/10/21/2015-26731/notice-of-availability-of-the-record-of-decision-rod-for-the-san-francisco-va-medical-cente

West Los Angeles VA Medical Center; Preliminary Draft Final Master Plan-Public Comment Period

Notice This Federal Register Notice announces an opportunity for 

public comment on the Preliminary Draft Final Master Plan for the West Los Angeles (WLA) Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) campus (hereinafter referred to as the ``Preliminary Draft Final Master Plan''). The WLA campus is approximately 387 acres in the heart of Los Angeles. There are 104 buildings across the campus of which 39 are designated as historic, 12 are considered to be exceptionally high risk for a seismic event, and a number are vacant or closed. The purpose of this Preliminary Draft Final Master Plan is to support VA's ongoing efforts to revitalize the campus into a more Veteran-focused environment, notably for severely disabled, aging, female, and homeless Veterans. This master planning effort is consistent with VA's goal to help end Veteran homelessness nationwide, particularly in the Greater Los Angeles region, one of the largest homeless Veteran populations in the country. This notice solicits public comments on the Preliminary Draft Final Master Plan. At the end of the public comment period, VA will review the comments received, post summary responses into the Federal Register via a second notice, ready the Preliminary Draft Final Master Plan for environmental and historic preservation due diligence, and prepare a Final Master Plan for the WLA campus.

 2015-26945 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/10/22/2015-26945/west-los-angeles-va-medical-center-preliminary-draft-final-master-plan-public-comment-p
Expanded Access to NonVA Care Through the 

Veterans Choice Program

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) medical regulations implementing section 101 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014, which directed VA to establish a program to furnish hospital care and medical services through eligible non-VA health care providers to eligible veterans who either cannot be seen within the wait-time goals of the Veterans Health Administration or who qualify based on their place of residence (hereafter referred to as the ``Veterans Choice Program'', or the ``Program''). VA published an interim final rule implementing the Veterans Choice Program on November 5, 2014, and published a subsequent interim final rule making further amendments on April 24, 2015. This final rule responds to public comments received from both interim final rules and amends the regulations to modify payment rates under the Program.

 2015-27481 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/10/29/2015-27481/expanded-access-to-non-va-care-through-the-veterans-choice-program 

Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Reconfiguration of VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS)

Notice VA proposes to reconfigure health care services throughout 

the 100,000-square mile VA BHHCS service area, including the addition of purchased care for Veterans from community providers to improve geographic access to care. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), VA has prepared a Draft EIS that analyzes the potential impacts of six alternatives for changes to VA's facilities in Hot Springs and Rapid City, South Dakota, to support the proposed services reconfiguration. The Draft EIS uses the substitution approach for integrating compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act into the EIS process. The Draft EIS is available for review on the agency Web site and at public libraries in the service area.

 2015-27684 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/10/30/2015-27684/notice-of-availability-of-a-draft-environmental-impact-statement-eis-for-the-reconfiguratio

Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for a Replacement Robley Rex Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Louisville, Kentucky

Notice Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 

(42 U.S.C. 4321, et seq.), VA intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for constructing and operating a new campus to replace the existing VA Medical Center, Veterans Benefits Administration office, and three community-based outpatient clinics in Louisville, Kentucky.VA seeks public scoping input on the EIS.

 2015-27658 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/10/30/2015-27658/notice-of-intent-to-prepare-an-environmental-impact-statement-for-a-replacement-robley-r

Exempting Mental Health Peer Support Services From Copayments

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a 

direct final rule amending its regulation that governs VA services that are not subject to copayment requirements for inpatient hospital care or outpatient medical care. Specifically, the regulation is amended to exempt mental health peer support services from having any required copayment. VA received no adverse comments concerning the direct final rule or its companion substantially identical proposed rule published in the Federal Register on the same date. This document confirms that the direct final rule became effective on January 27, 2015. In a companion document in this issue of the Federal Register, we are withdrawing as unnecessary the proposed rule.

 2015-28259 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/11/05/2015-28259/exempting-mental-health-peer-support-services-from-copayments 

Loan Guaranty: Net Value Percentage Update

Notice This notice provides information to lenders and mortgage 

holders in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loan guaranty program concerning the percentage to be used in calculating the purchase price of a property that secured a terminated loan. The new percentage is 15.95 

percent.

 2015-29787 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/11/23/2015-29787/loan-guaranty-net-value-percentage-update 
Expanded Access to NonVA Care Through the 

Veterans Choice Program

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) revises its 

medical regulations that implement section 101 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (hereafter referred to as ``the Choice Act''), which requires VA to establish a program to furnish hospital care and medical services through eligible non-VA health care providers to eligible veterans who either cannot be seen within the wait-time goals of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) or who qualify based on their place of residence (hereafter referred to as the ``Veterans Choice Program'' or the ``Program''). These regulatory revisions are required by the most recent amendments to the Choice Act made by the Construction Authorization and Choice Improvement Act of 2014, and by the Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015. The Construction Authorization and Choice Improvement Act of 2014 amended the Choice Act to define additional criteria that VA may use to determine that a veteran's travel to a VA medical facility is an ``unusual or excessive burden,'' and the Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015 amended the Choice Act to cover all veterans enrolled in the VA health care system, remove the 60-day limit on an episode of care, modify the wait-time and 40-mile distance eligibility criteria, and expand provider eligibility based on criteria as determined by VA. This interim final rule revises VA regulations consistent with the changes made to the Choice Act as described above.

 2015-29865 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/01/2015-29865/expanded-access-to-non-va-care-through-the-veterans-choice-program 

Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards; Updating References

Rule This rule adopts as final, without change, interim final rule 

amending the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations governing Office of Management and Budget (OMB) citations and references for federal grant programs. This amendment is necessary to replace obsolete OMB references in VA regulations.

 2015-30346 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/01/2015-30346/uniform-administrative-requirements-cost-principles-and-audit-requirements-for-federal-aw

Loan Guaranty: Maximum Allowable Foreclosure Timeframes

Notice This notice provides information to participants in the U.S. 

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loan guaranty program concerning the state foreclosure timeframes allowable in the calculation of the maximum interest payable on a foreclosure of a VA- guaranteed loan. The table in this notice contains the timeframes the Secretary has

determined to be reasonable and customary for all states, following an annual review of amounts allowed by other government- related home loan programs.

 2015-30592 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/04/2015-30592/loan-guaranty-maximum-allowable-foreclosure-timeframes 

Reasonable Charges for Medical Care or Services; V3.18, 2016 Calendar Year Update and National Average Administrative Prescription Drug Charge Update

Notice This Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) notice updates 

the data for calculating the ``Reasonable Charges'' collected or recovered by VA for medical care or services. This notice also updates the ``National Average Administrative Costs'' for purposes of calculating VA's charges for prescription drugs that were not administered during treatment but provided or furnished by VA to a veteran.

 2015-31385 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/14/2015-31385/reasonable-charges-for-medical-care-or-services-v318-2016-calendar-year-update-and-nati

Allowance for Private Purchase of an Outer Burial Receptacle (or Grave Liner) in Lieu of a Government-Furnished Grave Liner for Use in a VA National Cemetery

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is updating the 

monetary allowance payable for qualifying interments that occur during calendar year 2016, which applies toward the private purchase of an outer burial receptacle (or ``grave liner'') for use in a VA national cemetery. The allowance is equal to the average cost of Government- furnished grave liners less any administrative costs to VA. The purpose of this Notice is to notify interested parties of the average cost of Government-furnished grave liners, administrative costs that relate to processing and paying the allowance, and the amount of the allowance payable for qualifying interments that occur during calendar year 2016.

 2015-32006 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/22/2015-32006/allowance-for-private-purchase-of-an-outer-burial-receptacle-or-grave-liner-in-lieu-of-a 

Payment of Emergency Medication by VA

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

medical regulations that govern reimbursement of emergency treatment provided by non-VA medical care providers. VA is clarifying its regulations insofar as it involves the reimbursement of medications prescribed or provided to the veteran during the episode of non-VA 

emergency treatment.

 2015-32098 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/22/2015-32098/payment-of-emergency-medication-by-va 
Removal of Requirement 

To File Direct-Pay Fee Agreements With the Office of the General Counsel

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

regulations concerning the payment of fees for representation by agents and attorneys in proceedings before

VA. Specifically, this rule removes the requirement that an agent or attorney file a direct-pay fee agreement with both the VA Office of the General Counsel and the agency of original jurisdiction. The intended effect of this final rule is to require that direct-pay fee agreements be submitted only to the agency of original jurisdiction, thereby eliminating duplicate filings by agents and attorneys.

 2015-32687 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/29/2015-32687/removal-of-requirement-to-file-direct-pay-fee-agreements-with-the-office-of-the-general-c

Loan Guaranty: Specially Adapted Housing Assistive Technology Grant Program

Notice The U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announces 

the availability of funds for the Specially Adapted Housing Assistive Technology (SAHAT) Grant Program for fiscal year (FY) 2016. The objective of the grant is to encourage the development of new assistive technologies for specially adapted housing. This Notice is intended to provide applicants with the information necessary to apply for the SAHAT Grant Program. Registration will be available at www.Grants.gov. VA strongly recommends referring to the Loan Guaranty--Specially Adapted Housing Assistive Technology Grant Program final rule (38 CFR part 36) in conjunction with this Notice. The registration process described within this Notice applies only to applicants who will register to submit project applications for FY 2016 SAHAT Grant Program funds.

 2015-33190 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/01/06/2015-33190/loan-guaranty-specially-adapted-housing-assistive-technology-grant-program 

Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Reconfiguration of VA Black Hills Health Care System; Comment Period Extension

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published, in the 

Federal Register on October 30, 2015, the Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Reconfiguration of VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) that analyzes the potential impacts of six alternatives for changes to VA's facilities in Hot Springs and Rapid City, South Dakota. Due to public requests and the fact that the original comment period included three major holidays, VA is extending the closing date for the comment period for the Draft EIS from January 5, 2016 to February 5, 2016.

 2016-00064 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/01/07/2016-00064/notice-of-availability-of-a-draft-environmental-impact-statement-for-the-reconfiguration-o

Reimbursement for Caskets and Urns for Burial of Unclaimed Remains in a National Cemetery

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is updating the 

monetary reimbursement rates for caskets and urns purchased for the interment in a VA national cemetery of Veterans who die with no known next of kin and where there are insufficient resources for furnishing a burial container. The purpose of this notice is to notify interested parties of the rates that will apply to reimbursement claims that occur during calendar year (CY) 2016.

 2016-00143 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/01/08/2016-00143/reimbursement-for-caskets-and-urns-for-burial-of-unclaimed-remains-in-a-national-cemete

Automobile or Other Conveyance and Adaptive Equipment Certificate of Eligibility for Veterans or Members of the Armed Forces With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Connected to Military Service

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published an 

Interim Final Rule on February 25, 2015, to amend its adjudication regulations to provide a certificate of eligibility for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment for all veterans with service-connected amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and servicemembers serving on active duty with ALS. The amendment authorized automatic issuance of a certificate of eligibility for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment to all veterans with service- connected ALS and members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty with ALS. The intent of this final rule is to confirm the amendment made by the interim final rule without change.

 2016-00490 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/01/13/2016-00490/automobile-or-other-conveyance-and-adaptive-equipment-certificate-of-eligibility-for-vete

Funding Availability Under Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program

Notice Funding Opportunity Title: Supportive Services for Veteran 

Families Program. Announcement Type: Initial. Funding Opportunity Number: VA-SSVF-011516. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 64.033, VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the availability of funds for supportive services grants under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program. This Notice of Fund Availability (NOFA) contains information concerning the SSVF Program, initial supportive services grant application processes, and the amount of funding available. Awards made for supportive services grants will fund operations beginning October 1, 2016.

 2016-00727 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/01/15/2016-00727/funding-availability-under-supportive-services-for-veteran-families-program 
West Los Angeles VA 

Medical Center; Draft Master Plan

Notice This Federal Register Notice announces publication of the 

Draft Master Plan for the West Los Angeles (WLA) Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) campus (hereinafter referred to as the ``Draft Master Plan''). This notice also responds to public comments received in response to the Preliminary Draft Master Plan that VA published on 

October 22, 2015.

 2016-01940 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/02/02/2016-01940/west-los-angeles-va-medical-center-draft-master-plan 

West Los Angeles VA Medical Center; Draft Master Plan

Notice On February 2, 2016, the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) published a notice in the Federal Register announcing publication of the Draft Master Plan for the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs campus. That notice contained language that we are now clarifying.

 2016-02883 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/02/12/2016-02883/west-los-angeles-va-medical-center-draft-master-plan 

Veterans Transportation Service

Rule This document adopts as a final rule, with changes, a 

Department of Veterans affairs (VA) proposed rule concerning VA's direct transportation of persons for the purposes of examination, treatment, and care. Section 202 of the Dignified Burial and Other Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2012, as amended, authorized VA to carry out a program to transport any person to or from a VA facility or VA-authorized facility, for the purpose of examination, treatment, or care. VA is authorized to carry out this program until December 31, 2016. These regulations provide guidelines for veterans and the public regarding this program, hereafter referred to as the Veterans Transportation Service (VTS).

 2016-04281 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/03/01/2016-04281/veterans-transportation-service 

Applicants for VA Memorialization Benefits

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its 

regulations defining who may apply for a headstone or marker. The rule expands the types of individuals who may request headstones and markers on behalf of decedents.

 2016-04553 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/03/02/2016-04553/applicants-for-va-memorialization-benefits 

Vet Centers Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adopts as final an 

interim final rule that amends its medical regulation that governs Vet Center services. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (the 2013 Act) requires Vet Centers to provide readjustment counseling services to broader groups of veterans, members of the Armed Forces, including a member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces, and family members of such veterans and members. This final rule adopts as final the regulatory criteria to conform to the 2013 Act, to include new and revised definitions.

 2016-04552 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/03/02/2016-04552/vet-centers 

Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Reconfiguration of VA Black Hills Health Care System; Comment Period Extension

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published, in the 

Federal Register on October 30, 2015, the Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Reconfiguration of VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) that analyzes the potential impacts of six alternatives for changes to VA's facilities in Hot Springs and Rapid City, South Dakota. Due to requests from the public and other stakeholders, VA is extending the closing date for the comment period for the Draft EIS through May 5, 2016.

 2016-05837 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/03/16/2016-05837/notice-of-availability-of-a-draft-environmental-impact-statement-for-the-reconfiguration-o

Telephone Enrollment in the VA Healthcare System

Rule This rulemaking amends VA's medical regulations to allow 

veterans to complete applications for health care enrollment by telephone by providing application information to a VA employee, agreeing to VA's provisions regarding copayment liability and assignment of third-party insurance 

benefits, and attesting to the accuracy and authenticity of theinformation provided over the phone. This action will make it easier for veterans to apply to enroll and will speed VA processing of applications.

 2016-05680 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/03/16/2016-05680/telephone-enrollment-in-the-va-healthcare-system 

Federal Agency Final Regulations Implementing Executive Order 13559: Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations

Rule The Agencies publishing this final rule amend or establish 

their regulations to implement Executive Order 13279, as amended by Executive Order 13559. Executive Order 13279 established fundamental principles to guide the policies of Federal agencies regarding the participation of faith-based and other community organizations in programs that the Federal agencies administer. Executive Order 13559amended Executive Order 13279 to clarify those principles and add certain protections for beneficiaries of Federal social service programs.

 2016-07339 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/04/04/2016-07339/federal-agency-final-regulations-implementing-executive-order-13559-fundamental-princip
Health Care for Certain 

Children of Vietnam Veterans and Certain Korea Veterans-Covered Birth Defects and Spina Bifida

Rule This rule adopts as final a proposed rule of the Department 

of Veterans Affairs (VA) to amend its regulations concerning the provision of health care to birth children of Vietnam veterans and veterans of covered service in Korea diagnosed with spina bifida, except for spina bifida occulta, and certain other birth defects. In the proposed rule published on May 15, 2015, VA proposed changes to more clearly define the types of health care VA provides, including day health care and health-related services, which we defined as homemaker or home health aide services that provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living or Instrumental Activities of Daily Living that have therapeutic

value. We also proposed changes to the list of health care services that require preauthorization by VA. This final rule addresses comments received from the public and adopts as final the proposed rule, without change.

 2016-07897 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/04/06/2016-07897/health-care-for-certain-children-of-vietnam-veterans-and-certain-korea-veterans-covered-b

Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance and Veterans' Group Life Insurance-Slayer's Rule Exclusion

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs adopts as final, without 

change, the final rule seeking comments published on October 3, 2012, amending its regulations governing Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) and Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI). Specifically, this rule prohibits paying insurance proceeds because of the death of a person (decedent) whose life was insured under SGLI or VGLI, or paying a SGLI Traumatic Injury Protection (TSGLI) benefit to a person (slayer) convicted of intentionally and wrongfully killing the decedent or determined in a civil proceeding to intentionally and wrongfully killing the decedent. This prohibition of payment also applies to any family member of the slayer who is not related to the decedent and to any person who assisted the slayer in causing the death of the decedent. Additionally, the term ``domestic partner'' is removed from the definition of ``member of the family''.

 2016-08381 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/04/12/2016-08381/servicemembers-group-life-insurance-and-veterans-group-life-insurance-slayers-rule-exclu

Enhanced-Use Lease of Department of Veterans Affairs Real Property for the Development of Affordable Housing Facility in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Notice The Secretary of Veterans Affairs intends to enter into an 

Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) on approximately 3 acres of land for the purpose of developing 100 units of affordable housing for Veterans. The EUL lessee, CHDC Veterans Limited Partnership, will finance, design, develop, manage, maintain, and operate housing for eligible homeless Veterans, or Veterans at risk of homelessness, on a priority placement basis, and provide services that guide resident Veterans toward attaining long-term self-sufficiency.

 2016-09153 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/04/20/2016-09153/enhanced-use-lease-of-department-of-veterans-affairs-real-property-for-the-development-o

Expanded Access to NonVA Care Through the Veterans Choice Program; Correction

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs published in the 

Federal Register of December 1, 2015, a document amending its medical regulations that implement section 101 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014. In that rule, two paragraphs were inadvertently removed. This document corrects that error.

 2016-09475 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/04/25/2016-09475/expanded-access-to-non-va-care-through-the-veterans-choice-program-correction 

Technical Corrections-VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Nomenclature Change for Position Title

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs is amending its 

regulations by making nonsubstantive changes to ensure consistency within its regulations regarding a nomenclature change in the title of a Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment position.

 2016-10112 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/05/02/2016-10112/technical-corrections-va-vocational-rehabilitation-and-employment-nomenclature-change-

Increase in Maximum Tuition and Fee Amounts Payable Under the Post9/11 GI Bill

Notice The purpose of this notice is to inform the public of the 

increase in the Post-9/11 GI Bill maximum tuition and fee amounts payable and the increase in the amount used to determine an individual's entitlement charge for reimbursement of a licensing, certification, or national test for the 2016-2017 academic year (August 1, 2016-July 31, 2017).

 2016-10744 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/05/09/2016-10744/increase-in-maximum-tuition-and-fee-amounts-payable-under-the-post-911-gi-bill 
Enhanced-Use Lease of 

the Department of Veterans Affairs Real Property for the Continued Management, Maintenance, and Operation of a Mixed-Use Development, Including an Office Building, on a Parcel of Land Totaling Approximately 15 Acres in Columbia, South Carolina

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to amend the scope and terms 

of an existing Enhanced Use Lease (EUL) that was entered into on November 19, 2007, for a parcel of approximately 28 acres of land, for the purpose of developing, financing, constructing, managing, maintaining, and operating a mixeduse development. Since that time, the needs of the local VA 

Medical Center have changed such that VA now requires taking back control of a 13 acre portion of the original parcel included in the EUL in order to renovate an existing historical building, construct additional facilities on the parcel, and obtain parking spaces. This notice provides details on the scope of the amended EUL. The EUL Lessee will continue to manage, maintain, and operate a mixed-use development on 15 acres, including a 137,000 square foot office building. The Lessee will also provide ground lease rent payments to support additional Veteran services.

 2016-10858 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/05/10/2016-10858/enhanced-use-lease-of-the-department-of-veterans-affairs-real-property-for-the-continued-

Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the 

availability of 1-year funding for the 21 currently operational fiscal year (FY) 2015 VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Special Need Grant Recipients and their collaborative VA Special Need partners (as applicable) to submit renewal applications for assistance under the Special Need Grant component of VA's Homeless Providers GPD Program. The focus of this NOFA is to encourage applicants to continue to deliver services to the homeless special need Veteran population. This NOFA contains information concerning the program, application process, and amount of funding available.

 2016-11849 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/05/20/2016-11849/notice-of-funding-availability-nofa 

Mailing Address of the Board of Veterans' Appeals

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

regulations on representation of claimants and the Rules of Practice of the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) to update the Board's mailing address and titles of certain individuals and offices at the Board to whom mail is addressed. These amendments are necessary because of a mailing address change and to ensure that correct titles of certain individuals and offices at the Board are reflected in 

the regulations.

 2016-12111 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/05/24/2016-12111/mailing-address-of-the-board-of-veterans-appeals 

Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Reconfiguration of VA Black Hills Health Care System; Comment Period Extension

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published, in the 

Federal Register on October 30, 2015, the Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Reconfiguration of VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) that analyzes the potential impacts of six alternatives for changes to VA's facilities in Hot Springs and Rapid City, South Dakota. In order to successfully complete historic property consultation relating to this proposed action, VA is extending the closing date for the comment period for the Draft EIS from May 5, 2016 to June 20, 2016.

 2016-14049 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/06/15/2016-14049/notice-of-availability-of-a-draft-environmental-impact-statement-for-the-reconfiguration-o

Federal Civil Penalties Adjustment Act Amendments

Rule The Federal Civil Monetary Penalties Act of 1990, as 

amended by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, sets forth a formula increasing the maximum statutory amounts for civil monetary penalties and requires federal agencies to give notice of the new maximum amounts by regulation. Accordingly, this document gives notice that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is increasing maximum civil monetary penalties from $10,000 to $21,563 for false loan guaranty certifications and from $5,500 to $10,781 for fraudulent claims or fraudulent 

statements in any VA program

 2016-14592 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/06/22/2016-14592/federal-civil-penalties-adjustment-act-amendments 

Cost-Based and InterAgency Billing Rates for Medical Care or Services Provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs

Notice This document updates the Cost-Based and Inter-Agency 

billing rates for medical care or services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that apply in certain circumstances.

 2016-15956 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/07/07/2016-15956/cost-based-and-inter-agency-billing-rates-for-medical-care-or-services-provided-by-the-de
Authority To Solicit Gifts 

and Donations

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its 

National Cemeteries regulation on the prohibition of officials and employees of VA from soliciting contributions from the public or authorizing the use of their names, name of the Secretary, or the name of VA for the purpose of making a gift or donation to VA. The amended regulation gives the Under Secretary of Memorial Affairs (USMA), or his designee, authority to solicit gifts and donations, which include monetary donations, in-kind goods and services, and personal property, or authorize the use of their names, the name of the Secretary, or the name of VA by an individual or organization in any campaign or drive for donation of money or articles to VA for the purpose of beautifying, or for the benefit of, one or more national cemeteries.

 2016-16234 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/07/11/2016-16234/authority-to-solicit-gifts-and-donations 

Hospital Care and Medical Services for Camp Lejeune Veterans

Rule This document amends Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) regulations to reflect a statutory mandate that VA provide health care to certain veterans who served at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, for at least 30 days during the period beginning on August 1, 1953, and ending on December 31, 1956. The law requires VA to furnish hospital care and medical services for these veterans for certain illnesses and conditions that may be attributed to exposure to toxins in the water system at Camp Lejeune. This rule does not address the statutory provision requiring VA to provide health care to these veterans' family members; regulations applicable to such family members will be promulgated through a separate final rule.

 2016-16917 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/07/18/2016-16917/hospital-care-and-medical-services-for-camp-lejeune-veterans 

Prescriptions in Alaska and U.S. Territories and Possessions

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is removing its 

medical regulation that governs medications provided in Alaska and territories and possessions of the United States because this regulation is otherwise subsumed by another VA medical regulation related to provision of medications that are prescribed by non-VA providers.

 2016-16908 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/07/18/2016-16908/prescriptions-in-alaska-and-us-territories-and-possessions 

Veterans Employment Pay for Success Grant Program

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is establishing a 

grant program (Veterans Employment Pay for Success (VEPFS)) under the authority of the U.S.C. to award grants to eligible entities to fund projects that are successful in accomplishing employment rehabilitation for Veterans with service-connected disabilities. VA will award grants on the basis of an eligible entity's proposed use of a Pay for Success (PFS) strategy to achieve goals. This interim final rule establishes regulations for awarding a VEPFS grant, including the general process for awarding the grant, criteria

and parameters for evaluating grant applications, priorities related to the award of a grant, and general requirements and guidance for administering a VEPFS grant program.

 2016-18721 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/08/10/2016-18721/veterans-employment-pay-for-success-grant-program 

Fund Availability under the Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the 

availability of funds under the Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas. This Notice of Funding Availability (Notice) contains information concerning the Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areasprogram, grant renewal application process, and amount of funding available.

 2016-19163 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/08/11/2016-19163/fund-availability-under-the-grants-for-transportation-of-veterans-in-highly-rural-areas 

Veterans Employment Pay for Success Grant Program

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is establishing a 

grant program (Veterans Employment Pay for Success (VEPFS)) under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 3119 to award grants to eligible entities to fund projects that are successful in accomplishing employment rehabilitation for Veterans with a Service-connected Disability. VA will award grants on the basis of an eligible entity's proposed use of a Pay for Success (PFS) strategy to achieve goals. This Notice includes the general process for awarding the grant, criteria and parameters for evaluating grant applications, priorities related to the award of a grant, and general requirements and guidance for administering a VEPFS grant program.

 2016-19304 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/08/15/2016-19304/veterans-employment-pay-for-success-grant-program-vepfs-program 

Loan Guaranty: Delegation of Authority

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) loan guaranty regulations to correct an oversight in the

delegation of authority to exercise the powers and functions of the Secretary with respect to the guaranty or insurance of loans and the rights and liabilities arising therefrom. This document also incorporates into regulatory form delegatory authority already granted certain VA loan guaranty officials to administer and manage properties acquired by VA.

 2016-20499 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/08/29/2016-20499/loan-guaranty-delegation-of-authority 
Annual Pay Ranges for 

Physicians and Dentists of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA)

Notice As required by the ``Department of Veterans Affairs Health 

Care Personnel Enhancement Act of 2004'' (Pub. L. 108-445, dated December 3, 2004) the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is hereby giving notice of annual pay ranges for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) physicians and dentists as prescribed by the Secretary for Department-wide applicability. These annual pay ranges are intended to enhance the flexibility of the Department to recruit, develop, and retain the most highly qualified providers to serve our Nation's Veterans and maintain a standard of excellence in the VA health care system.

 2016-20910 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/09/01/2016-20910/annual-pay-ranges-for-physicians-and-dentists-of-the-veterans-health-administration-vha 

Telephone Enrollment in the VA Healthcare System

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adopts as final, 

without change, an interim final rule amending its medical regulations. Specifically, this rule allows veterans to complete applications for health care enrollment by providing application information, agreeing to VA's provisions regarding copayment liability and assignment of third-party insurance benefits, and attesting to the accuracy and authenticity of the information provided to a VA employee over the phone. This action makes it easier for veterans to apply to enroll and speeds VA processing of applications.

 2016-21830 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/09/12/2016-21830/telephone-enrollment-in-the-va-healthcare-system 

Reasonable Charges for Inpatient MS-DRGs and SNF Medical Services; v3.19, Fiscal Year 2017 Update

Notice This document updates the acute inpatient and the skilled 

nursing facility (SNF)/sub-acute inpatient facility charges. The updated charges are based on the 2017 Medicare severity diagnosis related groups (MS-DRG).

 2016-21959 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/09/13/2016-21959/reasonable-charges-for-inpatient-ms-drgs-and-snf-medical-services-v319-fiscal-year-2017-

Authority To Solicit Gifts and Donations

Rule On July 11, 2016, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 

published a direct final rule amending its regulation that governs soliciting contributions from the public by officials and employees of NCA, or authorizing the use of officials' or employees' names, name of the Secretary, or the name of VA for the purpose of making a gift or donation to VA. VA received two supportive comments and no adverse comments concerning the direct final rule and its companion substantially identical proposed rule published in the Federal Register on the same date. This document confirms that the direct final rule became effective on September 9, 2016. In a companion document in this issue of the Federal Register, we are withdrawing as unnecessary the proposed rule.

 2016-22834 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/09/22/2016-22834/authority-to-solicit-gifts-and-donations 

Federal Civil Penalties Adjustment Act Amendments

Rule The Federal Civil Monetary Penalties Act of 1990, as 

amended by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, sets forth a formula increasing the maximum statutory amounts for civil monetary penalties and requires federal agencies to give notice of the new maximum amounts by regulation. This final rule of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adopts without change VA's interim final rule, which increased maximum civil monetary penalties from $10,000 to $21,563 for false loan guaranty certifications and from $5,500 to $10,781 for fraudulent claims or fraudulent statements in any VA program.

 2016-22732 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/09/23/2016-22732/federal-civil-penalties-adjustment-act-amendments 

Revision to a Previously Approved Information Collection (Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Voice of the Veteran Customer Satisfaction Continuous Measurement Survey) Activity: Comment Request

Notice The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department 

of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed revision of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice.

 2016-23241 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/09/27/2016-23241/revision-to-a-previously-approved-information-collection-veterans-benefits-administration

Repayment by VA of Educational Loans for Certain Psychiatrists

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is adding to its 

medical regulations a program for the repayment of educational loans for certain psychiatrists who agree to a period of obligated service with VA. This program is intended to increase the pool of qualified VA psychiatrists and increase veterans' access to mental health care.

 2016-23360 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/09/29/2016-23360/repayment-by-va-of-educational-loans-for-certain-psychiatrists 
Tribal Health ProgramsCommunity Care 

Consolidation

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health 

Administration (VHA) will facilitate a Tribal Consultation on the VHA's effort to improve continuity of care and health care access for Veterans by consolidating multiple community care programs, previously known as non-VA care, into one standard program with standard rates. In October 2015, VA submitted to Congress the Plan to Consolidate Programs of Department of Veterans Affairs to Improve Access to Care, http:// www.va.gov/opa/publications/VA_Community_Care_Report_11_03_2015.pdf, which lays out the vision for a consolidated community care program that is easy to understand, simple to administer, and meets the needs of Veterans, community providers, and VA staff. As VA continues to move forward with implementing the vision of the Plan, we again seek tribal input to assist VA in developing the network of providers in a manner that would build on VA's existing relationships with tribal health programs and facilitate future collaboration to improve health care services provided to all eligible, VA-enrolled Veterans, regardless of whether they are eligible for Indian Health Service-funded health care or not. We are seeking tribal consultation regarding the tribal health programs' participation in the core provider network, as outlined in the Plan, and potentially transitioning from the current reimbursement agreement structure to a model under which tribal health programs deliver care to all eligible, VA enrolled Veterans using a standard reimbursement rate based on Medicare rates.

 2016-23483 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/09/29/2016-23483/tribal-health-programs-community-care-consolidation 

Extension of the Presumptive Period for Compensation for Gulf War Veterans

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing this 

interim final rule to amend its adjudication regulations regarding compensation for disabilities resulting from undiagnosed illnesses suffered by veterans who served in the Persian Gulf War. This amendment is necessary to extend the presumptive period for qualifying chronic disabilities resulting from undiagnosed illnesses that must become manifest to a compensable degree in order that entitlement for compensation be established. The intended effect of this amendment is to provide consistency in VA adjudication policy and preserve certain rights afforded to Persian Gulf War veterans and ensure fairness for current and future Persian Gulf War veterans.

 2016-25017 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/10/17/2016-25017/extension-of-the-presumptive-period-for-compensation-for-gulf-war-veterans 

Loan Guaranty: Assistance to Eligible Individuals in Acquiring Specially Adapted Housing; Cost-ofConstruction Index

Notice The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announces 

that the aggregate amounts of assistance available under the Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grant program will increase by 4.797 percent for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017.

 2016-25398 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/10/20/2016-25398/loan-guaranty-assistance-to-eligible-individuals-in-acquiring-specially-adapted-housing 

Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a Replacement Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Louisville, Kentucky

Notice VA proposes to site, construct and operate a new campus to 

replace the existing Robley Rex VA Medical Center (VAMC), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) regional office, and three community- based outpatient clinics (CBOC) in Louisville, Kentucky. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), VA has prepared a Draft EIS that analyzes the potential impacts of three alternatives for the replacement VAMC. The Draft EIS is available for review on the agency Web site and at the St. Matthews and Westport Branches of the Louisville Free Public Library system.

 2016-25964 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/10/27/2016-25964/notice-of-availability-of-a-draft-environmental-impact-statement-eis-for-a-replacement-vet

Notice of Availability of a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Reconfiguration of VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS)

Notice VA announces the availability of the Final EIS for the 

Reconfiguration of the VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS). Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321, et seq.), the Council on Environmental Quality's (CEQ's) regulations for implementing the procedural provisions of NEPA (40 Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] Parts 1500- 1508), VA's NEPA regulations titled ``Environmental Effects of the Department of Veterans Affairs Actions'' (38 CFR part 26), and VA's ``NEPA Interim Guidance for Projects'' (VA 2010), VA has considered comments received on the Draft EIS, which was issued in October 2015 and identifies VA's 

preferred alternative in the Final EIS. The Final EIS uses thesubstitution approach for integrating compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) into the EIS process.

 2016-27207 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/11/10/2016-27207/notice-of-availability-of-a-final-environmental-impact-statement-eis-for-the-reconfiguratio
Tribal Health ProgramsCommunity Care 

Consolidation

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health 

Administration (VHA) will facilitate a Tribal Consultation on VHA's effort to improve continuity of care and health care access for Veterans by consolidating multiple community care programs, previously known as non-VA care, into one standard program with standard rates. In October 2015, VA submitted to Congress the Plan to Consolidate Programs of Department of Veterans Affairs to Improve Access to Care, http:// www.va.gov/opa/publications/VA_Community_Care_Report_11_03_2015.pdf, which lays out the vision for a consolidated community care program that is easy to understand, simple to administer, and meets the needs of Veterans, community providers, and VA staff. As VA continues to move forward with implementing the vision of the Plan, we again seek tribal input to assist VA in developing the network of providers in a manner that would build on VA's existing relationships with tribal health programs and facilitate future collaboration to improve health care services provided to all eligible, VA-enrolled Veterans, regardless of whether they are eligible for Indian Health Service-funded health care or not. We are seeking tribal consultation regarding the tribal health programs' participation in the core provider network, as outlined in the Plan, and potentially transitioning from the current reimbursement agreement structure to a model under which tribal health programs deliver care to all eligible, VA enrolled Veterans, using a standard reimbursement rate based on Medicare rates.

 2016-27436 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/11/15/2016-27436/tribal-health-programs-community-care-consolidation 

Annual Determination of Staffing Shortages

Notice Section 7412 of title 38, United States Code (U.S.C.) 

requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Inspector General (IG) to determine and report on the top five occupations of VA personnel covered under 38 U.S.C. 7401, for which there are the largest staffing shortages. The top five occupations are calculated over the five-year period preceding the determination, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to publish these findings in the Federal Register. Based on its review, the IG identified the following six occupations as having the largest staffing shortages in the identified time period: Medical Officer, 

Nurse, Psychologist, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapistand Medical Technologist. Six occupations are identified because the Psychologist and Physician Assistant positions tied for the third position, and the Physical Therapist and Medical Technologist positions tied for the fifth position. Additional information and analysis can be found at: www.va.gov/OIG.

 2016-27976 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/11/21/2016-27976/annual-determination-of-staffing-shortages 

Allowance for Private Purchase of an Outer Burial Receptacle in Lieu of a GovernmentFurnished Graveliner for a Grave in a VA National Cemetery

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is updating the 

monetary allowance payable for qualifying interments that occur during calendar year 2017, which applies toward the private purchase of an outer burial receptacle (or ``graveliner'') for use in a VA national cemetery. The allowance is equal to the average cost of Governmentfurnished graveliners less any administrative costs to VA. The purpose of this Notice is to notify interested parties of the average cost of Government-furnished graveliners, administrative costs that relate to processing and paying the allowance and the amount of the allowance payable for qualifying interments that occur during calendar year 2017.

 2016-29273 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/07/2016-29273/allowance-for-private-purchase-of-an-outer-burial-receptacle-in-lieu-of-a-government-furn

Extension of Pharmacy Copayments for Medications

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its 

medical regulations concerning the copayment required for certain medications. This rulemaking freezes copayments at the current rate for veterans in priority groups 2 through 8 through February 26, 2017.

 2016-29337 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/07/2016-29337/extension-of-pharmacy-copayments-for-medications 
Funding Availability 

Under Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program

Notice Funding Opportunity Title: Supportive Services for Veteran 

Families Program; Announcement Type: Initial; Funding Opportunity Number: VA-SSVF-120516; Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 64.033, VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the availability of funds for supportive services grants under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. This Notice of Fund Availability (NOFA) contains information concerning the SSVF program, initial and renewal supportive services grant application processes, and the amount of funding available. Awards made for supportive services grants will fund operations beginning October 1, 2017.

 2016-29269 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/07/2016-29269/funding-availability-under-supportive-services-for-veteran-families-program 

Tiered Pharmacy Copayments for Medications

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adopts as a final 

rule, with changes, a proposal to amend its regulations concerning copayments charged to certain veterans for medication required on an outpatient basis to treat nonservice-connected conditions. Prior to this final rule, VAcharged non-exempt veterans either $8 or $9 for each 30-day or less supply of medication, and that amount may have changed in future years. This rulemaking replaces those rates and establishes three classes of medications for copayment purposes, identified as Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3. These tiers are defined further in the rulemaking and are distinguished in part based on whether the medications are available from multiple sources or a single source, with some exceptions. Copayment amounts are fixed and would vary depending upon the class of medication. The following medication copayment amounts are applicable on the effective date of this final rule: $5 for a 30-day or less supply of a Tier 1 medication, $8 for a 30-day or less supply of a Tier 2 medication, and $11 for a 30-day or less supply of a Tier 3 medication. For non-exempt veterans these copayment amounts will result in lower out-of-pocket costs, thereby encouraging greater adherence to taking prescribed medications and reducing the risk of fragmented care that results when veterans use non-VA pharmacies to fill their prescriptions. The proposed rule was published on January 5, 2016 and the public comment period closed on March 7, 2016. We received nine comments and respond to these comments here.

 2016-29515 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/12/2016-29515/tiered-pharmacy-copayments-for-medications 

Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for a Replacement Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Louisville, Kentucky; Comment Period Extension

Notice On October 27, 2016, the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) published, in the Federal Register, the Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a Replacement VA Medical Center (VAMC) and Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) regional office in Louisville, Kentucky, that analyzes the potential impacts of three alternatives for changes to VA's facilities in the Louisville area. Two public hearings on the Draft EIS were held in Louisville on November 15, 2016, which were attended by over 200 people. Since then, VA has received many requests from stakeholders for more time to review and analyze the document due to its size and the controversy surrounding the preferred alternative. After considering these requests and other factors, VA is extending the comment period for the Draft EIS by 30 days, from December 12, 2016 to January 11, 2017.

 2016-29871 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/13/2016-29871/notice-of-availability-of-a-draft-environmental-impact-statement-for-a-replacement-veteran
Advanced Practice 

Registered Nurses

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

medical regulations to permit full practice authority of three roles of VA advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) when they are acting within the scope of their VA employment. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) will not be included in VA's full practice authority under this final rule, but comment is requested on whether there are access issues or other unconsidered circumstances that might warrant their inclusion in a future rulemaking. The final rulemaking establishes the professional qualifications an individual must possess to be appointed as an APRN within VA, establishes the criteria under which VA may grant full practice authority to an APRN, and defines the scope of full practice authority for each of the three roles of APRN. The services provided by an APRN under full practice authority in VA are consistent with the nursing profession's standards of practice for such roles. This rulemaking increases veterans' access to VA health care

by expanding the pool of qualified health care professionals who are authorized to provide primary health care and other related health care services to the full extent of their education, training, and certification, without the clinical supervision of physicians, and it permits VA to use its health care resources more effectively and in a manner that is consistent with the role of APRNs in the non-VA health care sector, while maintaining the patient-centered, safe, high-quality health care that veterans receive from VA.

 2016-29950 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/14/2016-29950/advanced-practice-registered-nurses 

Reasonable Charges for Medical Care or Services; v3.21, 2017 Calendar Year Update and National Average Administrative Prescription Drug Charge Update

Notice This Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) notice updates 

the data for calculating the ``Reasonable Charges'' collected or recovered by VA for medical care or services. This notice also updates the ``National Average Administrative Prescription Costs'' for purposes of calculating VA's charges for prescription drugs that were not administered during treatment, but provided or furnished by VA to a veteran.

 2016-30008 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/14/2016-30008/reasonable-charges-for-medical-care-or-services-v321-2017-calendar-year-update-and-nati

Reimbursement for Caskets and Urns for Burial of Unclaimed Remains in a National Cemetery

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is updating the 

monetary reimbursement rates for caskets and urns purchased for the interment in a VA national cemetery of Veterans who die with no known next of kin and where there are insufficient resources for furnishing a burial container. The purpose of this notice is to notify interested parties of the rates that will apply to reimbursement claims that occur during calendar year (CY) 2017.

 2016-30510 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/20/2016-30510/reimbursement-for-caskets-and-urns-for-burial-of-unclaimed-remains-in-a-national-cemete

Funding Availability: Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program

Notice VA is announcing the availability of per diem funds to 

currently operational GPD grantees which have their current transitional housing grants under VA's Homeless Providers GPD Program whose grants are scheduled to be terminated as discussed in an accompanying Federal Register notice. VA expects to fund 24 existing service centers and 12,000 beds with this NOFA for applicants who will operate service centers or use one or a combination of the following housing models: Bridge Housing, Low Demand, Respite Care, Clinical Treatment, and Service-Intensive Transitional Housing.

 2016-30957 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-30957/funding-availability-homeless-providers-grant-and-per-diem-program 

Notice that Certain VA Homeless Providers Grants Will Be Terminated

Notice VA is announcing that all per diem funding for grants 

awarded during fiscal year (FY) 1994 through FY 2016 under VA's Homeless Providers GPD will be terminated, in accordance with the grant award agreements. This does not apply to special need grants and Transition in Place (TIP) grants. Prior to September 30, 2017, VA will offer the opportunity to compete for new grants through a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to grantees whose transitional housing and service center grants will be terminated. This will allow the Department and grantees to refocus programs and resources to better serve the homeless Veteran population.

 2016-30958 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-30958/notice-that-certain-va-homeless-providers-grants-will-be-terminated 

Revision to a Previously Approved Information Collection (Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Voice of the Veteran (VOV) Customer Satisfaction Continuous Measurement Survey)

Notice In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 

1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument.

 2016-30961 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-30961/revision-to-a-previously-approved-information-collection-veterans-benefits-administration
Notice of Availability of a 

Record of Decision (ROD) for the Reconfiguration of VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS)

Notice VA announces the availability of the ROD for the 

Reconfiguration of VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS). The ROD states the decision to implement VA's preferred alternative as described in the Final EIS. Environmental consequences of the action are discussed in the ROD, along with the required minimization and mitigation measures.

 2017-00278 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/01/11/2017-00278/notice-of-availability-of-a-record-of-decision-rod-for-the-reconfiguration-of-va-black-hills

Diseases Associated With Exposure to Contaminants in the Water Supply at Camp Lejeune

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its 

adjudication regulations regarding presumptive service connection, adding certain diseases associated with contaminants present in the base water supply at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (Camp Lejeune), North Carolina, from August 1, 1953, to December 31, 1987. This final rule establishes that veterans, former reservists, and former National Guard members, who served at Camp Lejeune for no less than 30 days (consecutive or nonconsecutive) during this period, and who have been diagnosed with any of eight associated diseases, are presumed to have incurred or aggravated the disease in service for purposes of entitlement to VA benefits. In addition, this final rule establishes a presumption that these individuals were disabled during the relevant period of service for purposes of establishing active military service for benefits purposes. Under this presumption, affected former reservists and National Guard members have veteran status for purposes of entitlement to some VA benefits. This amendment implements a decision by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that service connection on a presumptive basis is warranted for claimants who served at Camp Lejeune during the relevant period and for the requisite amount of time and later develop certain diseases.

 2017-00499 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/01/13/2017-00499/diseases-associated-with-exposure-to-contaminants-in-the-water-supply-at-camp-lejeune 

Loan Guaranty: Specially Adapted Housing Assistive Technology Grant Program

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing 

the availability of funds for the Specially Adapted Housing Assistive Technology (SAHAT) Grant Program for fiscal year (FY) 2017. The objective of the grant is to encourage the development of new assistive technologies for specially adapted housing. This Notice is intended to provide applicants with the information necessary to apply for the SAHAT Grant Program. Registration will be available at www.Grants.gov. VA strongly recommends referring to the Loan Guaranty--Specially Adapted Housing Assistive Technology Grant Program final rule (38 CFR 36.4412) in conjunction with this Notice. The registration process described within this Notice applies only to applicants who will register to submit project applications for FY 2017 SAHAT Grant Program funds.

 2017-00797 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/01/17/2017-00797/loan-guaranty-specially-adapted-housing-assistive-technology-grant-program 

Repayment by VA of Educational Loans for Certain Psychiatrists; Correction

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs published in the 

Federal Register on September 29, 2016, a document amending its regulations concerning the repayment of educational loans for certain psychiatrists who agree to a period of obligated service with VA. The document contained several section and paragraph numbering errors. This document corrects the errors and does not make any substantive change to the content of the final rule.

 2017-00232 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/01/17/2017-00232/repayment-by-va-of-educational-loans-for-certain-psychiatrists-correction 

Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects

Rule The departments and agencies listed in this document 

announce revisions to modernize, strengthen, and make more effective the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects that was originally promulgated as a Common Rule in 1991. This final rule is intended to better protect human subjects involved in research, while facilitating valuable research and reducing burden, delay, and ambiguity for investigators. These revisions are an effort to modernize, simplify, and enhance the current system of oversight.

 2017-01058 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/01/19/2017-01058/federal-policy-for-the-protection-of-human-subjects 
Fertility Counseling and 

Treatment for Certain Veterans and Spouses

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its 

regulation regarding fertility counseling and treatment available to certain veterans and spouses. VA currently provides certain infertility services other than in vitro fertilization (IVF) to veterans as part of the medical benefits package. IVF is the process of fertilization by manually fertilizing an egg, and then transferring the embryo to the uterus. This interim final rulemaking adds a new section authorizing IVF for a veteran with a service-connected disability that results in the inability of the veteran to procreate without the use of fertility treatment. In addition, we add a new section stating that VA may provide fertility counseling and treatment using assisted reproductive technologies (ART), including IVF, to a spouse of a veteran with a service-connected disability that results in the inability of the veteran to procreate without the use of fertility treatment. VA will provide ART treatment, including IVF, to these veterans and spouses as specified in the Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act to the extent such services are consistent with the services available to enrolled veterans under the medical benefits package.

 2017-00280 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/01/19/2017-00280/fertility-counseling-and-treatment-for-certain-veterans-and-spouses 

Information Collection Activity: (Presidential Memorial Certificate Form)

Notice The National Cemetery Administration (NCA), Department 

of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each revised collection allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice.

 2017-01144 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/01/19/2017-01144/information-collection-activity-presidential-memorial-certificate-form 

Recognition of Tribal Organizations for Representation of VA Claimants

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

regulations concerning recognition of certain national, State,and regional or local organizations for purposes of VA claims representation. Specifically, this rulemaking allows the Secretary to recognize tribal organizations in a similar manner as the Secretary recognizes State organizations. The final rule allows a tribal organization that is established and funded by one or more tribal governments to be recognized for the purpose of providing assistance on VA benefit claims. In addition, the final rule allows an employee of a tribal government to become accredited through a recognized State organization in a similar manner as a County Veterans' Service Officer (CVSO) may become accredited through a recognized State organization. The effect of this action is to address the needs of Native American populations who are geographically isolated from existing recognized Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) or who may not be utilizing other recognized VSOs due to cultural barriers or lack of familiarity with those organizations.

 2017-00947 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/01/19/2017-00947/recognition-of-tribal-organizations-for-representation-of-va-claimants 

Cost-of-Living Adjustments Effective December 1, 2016

Notice As required by law, the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) is hereby giving notice of cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) in certain benefit rates. These COLAs affect the dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) program. The rate of the adjustment is tied to the increase in Social Security benefits effective December 1, 2016, as announced by the Social Security Administration (SSA). SSA has announced an increase of 0.3%.

 2017-01458 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/01/24/2017-01458/cost-of-living-adjustments-effective-december-1-2016 

Loan Guaranty: Maximum Allowable Attorney Fees

Notice This notice provides updated information to participants in 

the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Home Loan Guaranty program concerning the maximum allowable bankruptcy attorney fees that are incurred by a servicer for legal services performed on their behalf. The notice also provides the allowable maximum attorney fees in calculating the indebtedness used to determine the guaranty claim payable upon loan termination. The table in this notice contains the amounts the Secretary has determined to be reasonable and customary for all States, following an annual review of amounts allowed by other governmentrelated home loan programs.

 2017-02474 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/02/07/2017-02474/loan-guaranty-maximum-allowable-attorney-fees 
Fertility Counseling and 

Treatment for Certain Veterans and Spouses, Correction

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs published in the 

Federal Register on January 19, 2017, an interim final rulemaking adding a new section authorizing in vitro fertilization (IVF) for a veteran with a service-connected disability that results in the inability of the veteran to procreate without the use of fertility treatment. In addition, we added a new section authorizing VA to provide fertility counseling and treatment using assisted reproductive technologies (ART), including IVF, to a spouse of a veteran with a service-connected disability that results in the inability of the veteran to procreate without the use of fertility treatment. These sections contain an error regarding the expiration date VA's authority to provide health care services. This document corrects the errors and does not make any substantive change to the content of the interim final rule.

 2017-03319 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/02/21/2017-03319/fertility-counseling-and-treatment-for-certain-veterans-and-spouses-correction 

Recognition of Tribal Organizations for Representation of VA Claimants; Delay of Effective Date

Rule In accordance with the memorandum of January 20, 2017, 

from the Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff, entitled ``Regulatory Freeze Pending Review,'' this action delays the effective date of the final rule (``Recognition of Tribal Organizations for Representation of VA Claimants'') published January 19, 2017, from February 21, 2017, until March 21, 2017.

 2017-03328 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/02/21/2017-03328/recognition-of-tribal-organizations-for-representation-of-va-claimants-delay-of-effective-d

VA Veteran-Owned Small Business Verification Guidelines

Rule This document implements a portion of the Veterans 

Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006, which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to verify ownership and control of veteran-owned small businesses (VOSB), including service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB) in order for these firms to participate in VA acquisitions set-aside for SDVOSB/VOSBs. This interim final rule contains a minor revision to require re-verification of SDVOSB/VOSB status only every three years rather than biennially. The purpose of

this change is to reduce the administrative burden on SDVOSB/VOSBs regarding participation in VA acquisitions set asides for these types of firms.

 2017-03331 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/02/21/2017-03331/va-veteran-owned-small-business-verification-guidelines 

Veterans Benefits Administration; Loan Guaranty: Technical Corrections

Rule On June 15, 2010, VA published a document in the Federal 

Register eliminating redundant provisions from its loan guaranty regulations following the implementation of a new electronic reporting system and redesignating the section numbers of these regulations. At that time, VA did not update cross-reference citations to conform to the redesignated sections. A subsequent notice updated some, but not all, cross-reference citations. VA is now updating the remaining non- substantive, cross-reference citations for clarity and accuracy.

 2017-03329 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/02/21/2017-03329/veterans-benefits-administration-loan-guaranty-technical-corrections 

Cost of Living Adjustments Effective December 1, 2016

Notice As required by law, the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) is hereby giving notice of cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) in certain benefit rates and income limitations. These COLAs affect the pension, and parents' dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) programs. The rate of the adjustment is tied to the increase in Social Security benefits effective December 1, 2016, as announced by the Social Security Administration (SSA). SSA has announced an increase of 0.3%.

 2017-04356 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/03/07/2017-04356/cost-of-living-adjustments-effective-december-1-2016 

Enhanced-Use Lease of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Real Property for the Development of Permanent Supportive Housing Facility at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System-West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California

Notice The Secretary of VA intends to enter into an EUL for the 

purpose of utilizing Building 209, located on the grounds of the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System--West Los Angeles Campus, Los Angeles, California, and consisting of55 housing units of permanent supportive housing for Veterans. The EUL lessee, Veterans Housing Partnership, LLC, will finance, design, manage, operate, and maintain, permanent supportive housing for eligible homeless Veterans, or Veterans at risk of homelessness, and their families. Additionally, the Developer/Lessee will be required to provide supportive services that guide Veteran residents towards long-term independence and selfsufficiency.

 2017-05449 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/03/20/2017-05449/enhanced-use-lease-of-us-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-real-property-for-the-developm
Release of VA Records 

Relating to HIV

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

medical regulations governing the release of VA medical records. Specifically, VA is eliminating the restriction on sharing a negative test result for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) with veterans' outside providers. HIV testing is a common practice today in healthcare and the stigma of testing that may have been seen

in the 1980s when HIV was first discovered is no longer prevalent. Continuing to protect negative HIV tests causes delays and an unnecessary burden on veterans when VA tries to share electronic medical information with the veterans' outside providers through electronic health information exchanges. For this same reason, VA will also eliminate restrictions on negative test results of sickle cell anemia. This final rule eliminates the current barriers to electronic medical information exchange.

 2017-05799 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/03/23/2017-05799/release-of-va-records-relating-to-hiv 

Cost of Living Adjustments for ServiceConnected Benefits

Notice As required by the Veterans' Compensation COLA Act of 

2016, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is hereby giving notice of adjustments in certain benefit rates. These adjustments affect the compensation program.

 2017-06059 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/03/28/2017-06059/cost-of-living-adjustments-for-service-connected-benefits 

Increase in Maximum Tuition and Fee Amounts Payable Under the Post9/11 GI Bill

Notice The purpose of this notice is to inform the public of the 

increase in the Post-9/11 GI Bill maximum tuition and fee amounts payable and the increase in the amount used to determine an individual's entitlement charge for reimbursement of a licensing, certification, or national test for the 2017-2018 academic year (August 1, 2017-July 31, 2018).

 2017-06192 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/03/29/2017-06192/increase-in-maximum-tuition-and-fee-amounts-payable-under-the-post-911-gi-bill 

Conflicting Interests Certification for Proprietary Schools Comment Request

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a 

collection of information notice in a Federal Register on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 that contained an error. The intent was to publish a 60-day Public Comment notice. However, the notice incorrectly stated an insert date 30 days after date of publication in the Federal Register in the DATES section. This document corrects the error by updating the public comment date.

 2017-06572 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/04/04/2017-06572/conflicting-interests-certification-for-proprietary-schools-comment-request 

VA Dental Insurance Program

Rule This document revises Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) medical regulations to reflect the codification of the authority for the VA Dental Insurance Program (VADIP), a program through which VA contracts with private dental insurers to offer premium-based dental insurance to enrolled

veterans and certain survivors and dependents of veterans. The VA Dental Insurance Reauthorization Act of 2016 codified the authority of the VADIP, and this final rulemaking accordingly revises the authority citation in the VA medical regulations that implement VADIP.

 2017-06579 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/04/04/2017-06579/va-dental-insurance-program 

Compliance Inspection Report

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a 

collection of information notice in the Federal Register on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 that contained an error. The 60-day Public Comment notice identified of the wrong title for the Agency Information Collection Activity. This document corrects the notice by replacing the title in error: ``Compliance Report'' with the correct title: ``Credit Underwriting Standards and Procedures for Processing VA 

Guaranteed Loans.''

 2017-07480 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/04/13/2017-07480/compliance-inspection-report 

Notice of Availability of a Final Environmental Impact Statement for a Replacement Robley Rex Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Louisville, Kentucky

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announces the 

availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the siting, construction, and operation of a new campus to replace the existing Robley Rex VA Medical Center (VAMC), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) regional office, and three community-based outpatient clinics (CBOC) in Louisville, Kentucky. Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, the Council on Environmental Quality's (CEQ's) regulations for implementing the procedural provisions of NEPA, and VA's NEPA regulations titled ``Environmental Effects of the Department of Veterans Affairs Actions,'' VA has considered comments received on the Draft EIS, which was issued in October 2016 and identifies VA's preferred alternative in the Final EIS.

 2017-08562 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/04/28/2017-08562/notice-of-availability-of-a-final-environmental-impact-statement-for-a-replacement-robley
Status of Dependents 

Questionnaire

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a 

collection of information notice in the Federal Register on Monday, January 23, 2017 that contained an error. The 60- day Public Comment notice identified the wrong title for the Agency Information Collection Activity. This document serves as Notice for change of the title: ``Status of Dependents Questionnaire'' with the revised title: ``Mandatory Status of Dependents.''

 2017-08929 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/05/03/2017-08929/status-of-dependents-questionnaire 

Extension of Pharmacy Copayments for Medications

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) notifies the 

public that an interim final rule freezing medication copayments for veterans in priority groups 2 through 8, published on December 7, 2016, was superseded by a final rule amending its regulations concerning copayments that published on December 12, 2016. The interim final rule received no public comments.

 2017-09081 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/05/05/2017-09081/extension-of-pharmacy-copayments-for-medications 

Payment or Reimbursement for Certain Medical Expenses for Camp Lejeune Family Members

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adopts as final an 

interim final rule addressing payment or reimbursement of certain medical expenses for family members of Camp Lejeune veterans. Under this rule, VA reimburses family members, or pays providers, for medical expenses incurred as a result of certain illnesses and conditions that may be associated with contaminants present in the base water supply at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (Camp Lejeune), North Carolina, from August 1, 1953, to December 31, 1987. Payment or reimbursement is made within the limitations set forth in statute and Camp Lejeune family members receive hospital care and medical services that are consistent with the manner in which we provide hospital care and medical services to Camp Lejeune veterans. The statutory authority has since been amended to also include certain veterans' family members who resided at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, for no less than 30 days (consecutive or nonconsecutive) between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987. This final rule will reflect that statutory change and will address public comments received in response to the interim final rule.

 2017-09163 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/05/05/2017-09163/payment-or-reimbursement-for-certain-medical-expenses-for-camp-lejeune-family-membe

Notice of Intent To Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLAHS), West Los Angeles Medical Center Campus, Proposed Master Plan for Improvements and 

Reconfiguration

Notice VA intends to prepare a programmatic Environmental 

Impact Statement (EIS) for proposed improvements to and reconfiguration of the VA West Los Angeles Medical Center Campus (WLA). The WLA is part of the larger VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLAHS) which serves tens of thousands of unique Veterans in Kern, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties

 2017-10158 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/05/19/2017-10158/notice-of-intent-to-prepare-a-programmatic-environmental-impact-statement-for-the-depar

VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announces the 

availability of 1-year renewal funding for the 16 currentlyoperational fiscal year (FY) 2016 VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program Special Need Grant recipients and their collaborative VA Special Need partners (as applicable), to enable them to submit renewal applications for assistance under the Special Need Grant component of VA's Homeless Providers GPD Program. The focus of this NOFA is to encourage applicants to continue to deliver services to the homeless special-need Veteran population. This NOFA contains information concerning the program, application process, and amount of funding available.

 2017-10657 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/05/24/2017-10657/va-homeless-providers-grant-and-per-diem-program 

Notice of Intent To Grant an Exclusive License

Notice Notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans 

Affairs (VA), Office of Research and Development, Technology Transfer Program, intends to grant to Avicenna Medical, Inc., 3090 Dhu Varren Court, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, an exclusive license to the know-how documented in

VA Invention Disclosure number 2016-186, titled ``Med Rec Tool Plus (Navigator Tool).'' The tool is a series of algorithms, embodied in software applications, to improve medication reconciliation. Currently, medical reconciliation is one of the most onerous and dangerous aspects of discharge (and admission). The tool streamlines the process of medication reconciliation, leaves fewer opportunities for error, and provides the patient with a clear and concise medication list upon discharge.

 2017-11140 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/05/31/2017-11140/notice-of-intent-to-grant-an-exclusive-license 
Fisher Houses and Other 

Temporary Lodging

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

regulations concerning Fisher House and other temporary lodging furnished by VA while a veteran is experiencing an episode of care at a VA medical facility. Such lodging is generally furnished at no cost to veterans' relatives, close friends, and caregivers, because VA's experience has shown that veterans' treatment outcomes are improved by having loved ones nearby. The final rule updates current regulations and better describes the application process for this lodging along with generally reflecting current VA policy and practice.

 2017-11888 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/06/08/2017-11888/fisher-houses-and-other-temporary-lodging 

Expanded Delegation Authority for Procedures Related to Representation of Claimants

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

regulations on representation of claimants for VA benefits to specifically permit additional delegations of authority within the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), update the titles of certain individuals and offices in OGC, and make a minor procedural clarification. These amendments are necessary to allow OGC to streamline the procedures related to representation of claimants and to ensure correct titles of certain individuals and offices in OGC are reflected in the regulations. In addition, a procedural clarification is being made by adding a sentence that was inadvertently omitted from a previous final rule.

 2017-11977 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/06/09/2017-11977/expanded-delegation-authority-for-procedures-related-to-representation-of-claimants 

VA Veteran-Owned Small Business Verification Guidelines

Rule This document implements a portion of the Veterans 

Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006, which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to verify ownership and control of veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs), including service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) in order for these firms to participate in VA acquisitions set-aside for SDVOSB/VOSBs. This rule contains a minor revision to require re-verification of SDVOSB/VOSB status once every three years rather than biennially. The purpose of this change is to reduce the administrative burden on SDVOSB/VOSBs regarding participation in VA acquisitions set asides for these types of firms.

 2017-14600 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/07/12/2017-14600/va-veteran-owned-small-business-verification-guidelines 

Disciplinary Appeals Board Panel

Notice This notice announces that the roster of employees on the 

Disciplinary Appeals Board Panel is available for review and comment. Employees, employee organizations, and other interested parties shall be provided, without charge, a list of the names of employees on the Panel upon request and may submit comments concerning the suitability for service on the Panel of any employee whose name is on the 

list.

 2017-14980 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/07/18/2017-14980/disciplinary-appeals-board-panel 

Fund Availability Under the Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas Program

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the 

availability of funds under the Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas program. This Notice of Funding Availability (Notice) contains information concerning the Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas program, grant renewal application process, and amount of funding available.

 2017-15167 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/07/19/2017-15167/fund-availability-under-the-grants-for-transportation-of-veterans-in-highly-rural-areas-prog

Ensuring a Safe Environment for Community Residential Care Residents

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adopts as final, 

with changes, a proposed rule governing the approval of a community residential care facility (CRC). The final rule prohibits a CRC from employing an individual who has been convicted in a court of law of certain listed crimes within 7 years of conviction, or has had a finding within 6 months entered into an applicable State registry or with the applicable licensing authority concerning abuse, neglect, mistreatment of individuals or misappropriation of property. The CRC is required to conduct an individual assessment of suitability for employment for any conviction or finding outside either the 7 year or 6 month parameters. The CRCs is also required to develop and implement written policies and procedures that prohibit mistreatment, neglect, and abuse of residents and misappropriation of resident property. The CRC must report and investigate any allegations of abuse or mistreatment. The CRC must also screen individuals who are not CRC residents, but have direct access to a veteran living in a CRC. In addition, we are amending the rule regarding the maximum number of beds allowed in a resident's bedroom. VA published the proposed rule on November 12, 2015, and we received four public comments. We also received correspondence from a federal agency with recommendations. This final rule responds to public comments and feedback from that federal agency.

 2017-15519 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/07/25/2017-15519/ensuring-a-safe-environment-for-community-residential-care-residents 
Ensuring a Safe 

Environment for Community Residential Care Residents; Correction

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs is correcting a final 

rule that added to its medical regulations new standards that must be met by a Community Residential Care facility seeking approval by VA that was published in the Federal Register on July 25, 2017.

 2017-16034 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/07/31/2017-16034/ensuring-a-safe-environment-for-community-residential-care-residents-correction 

Fisher Houses and Other Temporary Lodging; Correction

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs is correcting a final 

rule that eliminated the use of VA Form 10-0408A when veterans receiving treatment or care seek temporary lodging at a VA Fisher House for their relatives, close friends, or caregivers that was published in the Federal Register (82 FR

26592) on June 8, 2017.

 2017-16196 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/08/02/2017-16196/fisher-houses-and-other-temporary-lodging-correction 

Loan Guaranty: Vendee Loan Fees

Rule This document adopts as final a proposed rule of the 

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Loan Guaranty Service to amend its regulations to establish reasonable fees that VA may charge in connection with the origination and servicing of vendee loans made by VA. Fees mentioned in this rulemaking are consistent with those charged in the private mortgage industry, and such fees will help VA to ensure the sustainability of this vendee loan program. The loans that will be subject to the fees are not veterans' benefits. This rule will also ensure that all direct and vendee loans made by the Secretary are safe harbor qualified mortgages.

 2017-16106 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/08/02/2017-16106/loan-guaranty-vendee-loan-fees 

Schedule for Rating Disabilities; Dental and Oral Conditions

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) Schedule for Rating Disabilities by revising the portion of the schedule that addresses dental and oral conditions. The effect of this action is to ensure that the rating schedule uses current medical terminology and to provide detailed and updated criteria for evaluation of dental and oral conditions for disability rating purposes.

 2017-16132 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/08/03/2017-16132/schedule-for-rating-disabilities-dental-and-oral-conditions 

Notice of Request for Information To Assist the Department of Veterans Affairs To Determine the Feasibility and Need for Providing Interments in Veterans' National Cemeteries on Saturdays and Sundays

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is requesting 

feedback to assist in implementing section 304 of the Jeff Miller and Richard Blumenthal Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2016, which requires VA to conduct a study on the feasibility and need for providing increased interments in VA national cemeteries on Saturdays and Sundays. This notice requests comments from interested parties to help inform VA as it conducts this study, to include specific questions for comment with regard to the perceived need for such increased interments.

 2017-16721 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/08/09/2017-16721/notice-of-request-for-information-to-assist-the-department-of-veterans-affairs-to-determine

Loan Guaranty: Loans To Purchase Manufactured Homes; Correction

Rule On July 14, 1993, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 

published a final rule in the Federal Register amending its manufactured home loan guaranty regulations to comply with certain provisions of the Veterans' Home Loan Program Improvements and Property Rehabilitation Act of 1987. That document erred in redesignating certain paragraphs in the regulatory provision pertaining to maximum loan amounts and terms. This document corrects that final rule.

 2017-18037 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/08/28/2017-18037/loan-guaranty-loans-to-purchase-manufactured-homes-correction 

Cost-Based and InterAgency Billing Rates for Medical Care or Services Provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs

Notice This document updates the Cost-Based and Inter-Agency 

billing rates for medical care or services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that apply in certain circumstances.

 2017-18219 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/08/29/2017-18219/cost-based-and-inter-agency-billing-rates-for-medical-care-or-services-provided-by-the-de
Notice of Intent To Grant 

an Exclusive License

Notice Notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans 

Affairs (VA), Office of Research and Development, Technology Transfer Program, intends to grant to the Arizona Board of Regents, for and on behalf of Northern Arizona University (NAU), 1395 South Knoles Drive, PO Box 4087, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-4087, an exclusive license to U.S. Patent No. 9,457,009 (``Methods and Compositions for Preventing and Treating Auditory Dysfunctions'') and related patent applications associated with VA Invention Disclosure number 10-148, titled, ``Otoprotective Uncaria Tomentosa.'' The invention provides methods for treating auditory impairments in a subject in need of treatment comprising administering to said subject an effective amount of a composition comprising, as an active agent, one or more of a carboxy alkyl ester, a quinic acid derivative, a caffeic acid derivative, a ferulic acid derivative, or a quinic acid lactone or derivative thereof or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and an acceptable carrier or excipient, so as to treat auditory impairments in the subject. Ultimately, this invention provides a novel therapeutic option for otoprotection and/or hearing recovery following injury.

 2017-18370 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/08/30/2017-18370/notice-of-intent-to-grant-an-exclusive-license 

Disposition of EnhancedUse Leased Property at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-Brecksville, Ohio, Campus Known as 10000 Brecksville Road, Brecksville, OH 44141

Notice The Secretary of Veterans Affairs intends to dispose of 

approximately 102 acres of property at the VA Medical Center in Brecksville, Ohio, which is currently being leased by the City of Brecksville. The Secretary has determined that VA no longer needs such property, and that a transfer tothe City of Brecksville of all right, title, and interest of the United States in the property would be in the best interest of VA.

 2017-18519 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/09/01/2017-18519/disposition-of-enhanced-use-leased-property-at-the-us-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-b

Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

regulations that govern the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program. This rulemaking clarifies VA's procedures for continuing to fund SSVF Program services in communities that have lost grants due to the non-renewal or termination of services of an existing award to a grantee. VA can now award the non-renewed or deobligated funds toother existing SSVF grantees in or near the affected community. This award of non-renewed or deobligated funds prevents potential access issues associated with grant termination. This rulemaking also reduces the number of satisfaction surveys grantees are required to provide to participants in order to reduce the burden on grantees and participants.

 2017-18574 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/09/01/2017-18574/supportive-services-for-veteran-families-program 

Public Availability of the Department of Veterans Affairs Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Service Contract Inventory Report and FY 2016 Service Contract Proposed Analysis

Notice In accordance with Section 743 of Division C of the 

Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010, Department of Veterans Affairs is publishing this notice to advise the public of the availability of the FY 2015 Service Contract Inventory Analysis Report and FY 2016 proposed analysis. The FY 2015 analysis report discusses the methodology, analysis, and special interest functions studied from the FY 2015 inventory, as well actions, planned and taken, to address any identified weaknesses or challenges. The inventory information is organized by function to show how contracted resources are distributed throughout the agency. The report and inventory were developed in accordance with guidance issued on November 5, 2010, and updated on December 19, 2011, by the Office of Management and Budget's Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP). OFPP's guidance is available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/procurement-servicecontract-inventories. The Department of Veterans Affairs has posted the report, inventory, and a summary of the inventory on the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Procurement Policy Web site at the following link: www.va.gov/oal/business/pps/scaInventory.asp. This information is also publicly available at www.acquisition.gov/service-contract-inventory, where the government-wide inventory can be filtered to display the Department of Veterans Affairs inventory data.

 2017-19228 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/09/12/2017-19228/public-availability-of-the-department-of-veterans-affairs-fiscal-year-fy-2015-service-contr
Employees Whose 

Association With ForProfit Educational Institutions Poses No Detriment to Veterans

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to waive 

the application of applicable Federal regulations (see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION) for all VA employees who receive any wages, salary, dividends, profits, gratuities, or services from, or own any interest in, a for-profit educational institution in which an eligible person or veteran is pursuing a program of education under a VA education benefits program.

 2017-19480 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/09/14/2017-19480/employees-whose-association-with-for-profit-educational-institutions-poses-no-detriment-

Reasonable Charges for Inpatient MS-DRGs and SNF Medical Services; v3.22, Fiscal Year 2018 Update

Notice This document updates the acute inpatient and the skilled 

nursing facility (SNF)/sub-acute inpatient facility charges. The updated charges are based on the 2018 Medicare severity diagnosis related groups (MS-DRG).

 2017-20423 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/09/25/2017-20423/reasonable-charges-for-inpatient-ms-drgs-and-snf-medical-services-v322-fiscal-year-2018-

Employees Whose Association With ForProfit Educational Institutions Poses No Detriment to Veterans

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a 

Notice of intent and request for comments in the Federal Register on September 14, 2017. This document withdraws the Notice of intent and request for comments that published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2017.

 2017-22352 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/10/16/2017-22352/employees-whose-association-with-for-profit-educational-institutions-poses-no-detriment-

Veterans' Mortgage Life Insurance-Coverage Amendment

Rule This document amends Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) regulations governing the Veterans' Mortgage Life Insurance (VMLI) program in order to provide VMLIeligible individuals the option to lower their premiums by purchasing less than the minimum coverage amount required under current VA regulations. The final rule also amends current VA regulations to reflect that the statutory maximum amount of coverage available under the VMLI program was previously increased to $200,000, to define the term ``eligible individual,'' and to clarify that eligibility for VMLI coverage has been extended to include servicemembers as well as veterans.

 2017-22667 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/10/19/2017-22667/veterans-mortgage-life-insurance-coverage-amendment 

Notice of Availability of a Record of Decision for a Replacement Robley Rex Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Louisville, Kentucky

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announces the 

availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the siting, construction, and operation of a new campus to replace the existing Robley Rex VA Medical Center (VAMC), and three community-based outpatient clinics in Louisville, Kentucky. VA considered comments received on the Draft EIS issued in October 2016; identified VA's preferred alternative in the Final EIS issued on April 28, 2017; and hereby incorporates by reference the Final EIS into the ROD.

 2017-22842 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/10/20/2017-22842/notice-of-availability-of-a-record-of-decision-for-a-replacement-robley-rex-department-of-

Extension of the Presumptive Period for Compensation for Gulf War Veterans

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing this 

final rule to affirm its adjudication regulations regarding compensation for disabilities resulting from undiagnosed illnesses suffered by veterans who served in the Persian Gulf War. This amendment is necessary to extend the period during which disabilities associated with undiagnosed illnesses and medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illnesses must become manifest in order for a Veteran to be eligible for compensation. The intended effect of this amendment is to provide consistency in VA adjudication policy, preserve certain rights afforded to Persian Gulf War (GW) veterans, and ensure fairness for current and future GW veterans.

 2017-22970 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/10/24/2017-22970/extension-of-the-presumptive-period-for-compensation-for-gulf-war-veterans 

Funding Availability: Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program

Notice VA is announcing the availability of per diem funds to 

eligible entities to provide transitional housing beds under VA's Homeless Providers GPD Program models. VA expects to fund 1,500 beds with this NOFA for applicants who will use one or a combination of the following housing models: Bridge Housing, Low Demand, Hospital-toHousing, Clinical Treatment, and Service-Intensive Transitional Housing and Service Centers.

 2017-23906 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/11/02/2017-23906/funding-availability-homeless-providers-grant-and-per-diem-program 

Schedule for Rating Disabilities; The Endocrine System

Rule This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) by revisingthe portion of the Schedule that addresses endocrine conditions and disorders of the endocrine system. The effect of this action is to ensure that the VASRD uses current medical terminology and to provide detailed and updated criteria for evaluation of endocrine disorders.

 2017-23044 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/11/02/2017-23044/schedule-for-rating-disabilities-the-endocrine-system 
Homeless Veterans Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

regulations that govern homeless veterans to conform to recent statutory requirements. VA is amending the definition of homeless veterans by including veterans who would otherwise be ineligible to receive certain benefits because of their length of service or type of discharge from the Armed Forces. This rule will also increase the payment of per diem in cases where homeless veterans are placed in transitional housing that will become permanent housing. This final rule is an essential part of VA's attempts to eliminate homelessness among the veteran population.

 2017-23945 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/11/03/2017-23945/homeless-veterans 

Funding Availability Under Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the 

availability of funds for supportive services grants under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program. This Notice of Fund Availability (NOFA) contains information concerning the SSVF Program, renewal supportive services grant application processes, and the amount of funding available. Awards made for supportive services grants will fund operations beginning October 1, 

2018.

 2017-24118 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/11/06/2017-24118/funding-availability-under-supportive-services-for-veteran-families-program 

Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the 

availability of funds for assistance under the Per Diem Only component of VA's Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program. This Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) encourages reapplication for those applicants who seek to continue providing ``Transition in Place'' (TIP) grants and new applicants that will serve the homeless Veteran population through a TIP housing model to facilitate housing stabilization. This Notice contains information concerning the program, funding priorities, application process, and amount of funding available.

 2017-24086 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/11/06/2017-24086/homeless-providers-grant-and-per-diem-program 

Ecclesiastical Endorsing Organizations

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its 

medical regulations by establishing in regulation the eligibility requirements that ecclesiastical endorsing organizations must meet in order to provide ecclesiastical endorsements of individuals seeking employment as VA chaplains, or of individuals who are seeking to be engaged by VA under contract or appointed as on-facility fee basis VA chaplains under the United States Code. VA considers veterans' spiritual care an integral part of their overall health care. As such, VA is committed to providing qualified VA chaplains to address the veterans' spiritual needs by engaging chaplains that are ecclesiastically endorsed. Ecclesiastical endorsement certifies that the individual is qualified to perform all the religious sacraments, rites, rituals, ceremonies and ordinances needed by members of a particular faith.

 2017-24320 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/11/08/2017-24320/ecclesiastical-endorsing-organizations 

VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Nomenclature Change for Position Title-Revision

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a final 

rule in the Federal Register on May 2, 2016, which amended a number of regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to authorize personnel hired by VA's Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Service under the title ``Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor'' (VRC) to make the same determinations with respect to Chapter 31 services and benefits as personnel who had been hired under the title ``Counseling Psychologist'' (CP). The preamble to that final rule cited supporting documents inaccurately and failed to properly explain the qualifications for and duties of this VR&E position responsible for making determinations with respect to Chapter 31 services and benefits. This interim final rule corrects those inaccuracies, more clearly explains the basis for the final rule, and invites public comment on the changes made to VA's regulations in the May 2, 2016, final rule.

 2017-24949 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/11/17/2017-24949/va-vocational-rehabilitation-and-employment-nomenclature-change-for-position-title-revis

Reimbursement for Caskets and Urns for Burial of Unclaimed Remains in a National Cemetery or a VA-funded State or Tribal Veterans' Cemetery

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is updating the 

monetary reimbursement rates for caskets and urns purchased for the interment in a VA national cemetery or a VA-funded state or tribal veterans' cemetery of Veterans who die with no known next of kin and where there are insufficient resources for furnishing a burial container. The purpose of this notice is to notify interested parties of the rates that will apply to reimbursement claims that occur during calendar year (CY) 2018.

 2017-25067 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/11/20/2017-25067/reimbursement-for-caskets-and-urns-for-burial-of-unclaimed-remains-in-a-national-cemete
Allowance for Private 

Purchase of an Outer Burial Receptacle in Lieu of a GovernmentFurnished Graveliner for a Grave in a VA National Cemetery

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is updating the 

monetary allowance payable for qualifying interments that occur during calendar year 2018, which applies toward the private purchase of an outer burial receptacle (or ``graveliner'') for use in a VA national cemetery. The allowance is equal to the average cost of Governmentfurnished graveliners less any administrative costs to VA. The purpose of this Notice is to notify interested parties of the average cost of Government-furnished graveliners, administrative costs that relate to processing and paying the allowance and the amount of the allowance payable for qualifying interments that occur during calendar year 2018.

 2017-26262 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/12/06/2017-26262/allowance-for-private-purchase-of-an-outer-burial-receptacle-in-lieu-of-a-government-furn

Extra-Schedular Evaluations for Individual Disabilities

Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its 

adjudication regulation pertaining to extra-schedular consideration of a service-connected disability in exceptional compensation cases. This rule clarifies that an extra-schedular evaluation is to be applied to an individual service-connected disability when the disability is so exceptional or unusual that it makes application of the regular rating schedule impractical. An extra-schedular evaluation may not be based on the combined effect of more than one service-connected disability. For the reasons set forth in the proposed rule and in this final rule, VA is adopting the proposed rule as final, with two changes, as explained below.

 2017-26523 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/12/08/2017-26523/extra-schedular-evaluations-for-individual-disabilities 

Reasonable Charges for Medical Care or Services; v3.23, 2018 Calendar Year Update and National Average Administrative Prescription Drug Charge Update

Notice This Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) notice updates 

the data for calculating the ``Reasonable Charges'' collected or recovered by VA for medical care or services. This notice also updates the ``National Average Administrative Prescription Costs'' for purposes of calculating VA's charges for prescription drugs that were not administered during treatment, but provided or furnished by VA to a veteran.

 2017-26950 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/12/14/2017-26950/reasonable-charges-for-medical-care-or-services-v323-2018-calendar-year-update-and-nati

Loan Guaranty: Assistance to Eligible Individuals in Acquiring Specially Adapted Housing; Cost-ofConstruction Index

Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announces that 

the aggregate amounts of assistance available under the Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grant program will increase by 4.88 percent for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018.

 2017-27162 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/12/18/2017-27162/loan-guaranty-assistance-to-eligible-individuals-in-acquiring-specially-adapted-housing 

Publication of the Date on Which All Amounts Deposited in the Veterans Choice Fund Will Be Exhausted

Notice The Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 

2014, Public Law 113-146, as amended, directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to publish in the Federal Register the date on which the Secretary will have exhausted all amounts deposited in the Veterans Choice Fund. This Federal Register Notice is VA's publication of 

this date.

 2017-27376 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/12/20/2017-27376/publication-of-the-date-on-which-all-amounts-deposited-in-the-veterans-choice-fund-will-b

Cost of Living Adjustments Effective December 1, 2017

Notice As required by law, the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) is hereby giving notice of cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) in certain benefit rates and income limitations. These COLAs affect the pension and parents' dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) programs. The rate of the adjustment is tied to the increase in Social Security benefits effective December 1, 2017, as announced by the Social Security Administration (SSA). SSA has announced an increase of 2.0 percent.

 2017-27992 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/12/28/2017-27992/cost-of-living-adjustments-effective-december-1-2017 

Cost-of-Living Adjustments Effective December 1, 2017

Notice As required by law, the Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) is hereby giving notice of cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) in certain benefit rates. These COLAs affect the dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) program. The rate of the adjustment is tied to the increase in Social Security benefits, effective December 1, 2017, as announced by the Social Security Administration (SSA). SSA has announced an increase of 2.0 percent.

 2017-27991 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/12/28/2017-27991/cost-of-living-adjustments-effective-december-1-2017