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38 CFR Book A, General: Parts 18 - 75
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38 CFR Book A, General: Parts 18 - 75
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Supplements
- 38 CFR Book A, Parts 0-16
- Part 18 - Non-Discrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs: Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Part 19 - Board of Veterans' Appeals: Appeals Regulations
- Part 20 - Board of Veterans' Appeals: Rules of Practice
- Part 25 - Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition for Federal and Federally Assisted Programs
- Part 26 - Environmental Effects of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Actions
- Part 38 - National Cemeteries of the Department of Veterans Affairs
- Part 39 - State Cemetery Grants
- Part 40 - Intergovernmental Review of Department of Veterans Affairs Programs and Activities
- Part 41 - Audit of States, Local Governments and Non-Profit Organizations
- Part 42 - Standards Implementing the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act
- Part 43 - Uniform Administration Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments
- Part 44 - Government-wide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement)
- Part 45 - New Restrictions on Lobbying
- Part 48 - Government Wide Requirements For Drug-Free Workplace (Financial Assistance)
- Part 49 - Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit Organizations
- Part 74 - Veteran Small Business Regulations
- Part 75 - Information Security Matters
Supplements For Book A
Part 18
Non-Discrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs: Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Subpart A - General
- 18-index
- 18.1 -18.2 Purpose/ Application of this part
- 18.3 Discrimination prohibited
- 18.4 Assurances required
- 18.6 Compliance information
- 18.7 Conduct of investigations
- 18.8 Procedure for effecting compliance
- 18.9 Hearings
- 18.10 Decisions and notices
- 18.11 Judicial review
- 18.12 Effect on other regulations, forms and instructions
- 18.13 Definitions
- Appendix A to Subpart A-Statutory Provision to Which this Subpart Applies
- Appendix B to Subpart A-Illustrative Applications
Subparts B-C - [Reserved]
Subpart D
Non-discrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs: Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
General Provisions
- 18.401 -18.402 Purpose/ Application
- 18.403 Definitions
- 18.404 Discrimination prohibited
- 18.405 Assurances required
- 18.406 Remedial action, voluntary action and self-evaluation
- 18.407 Designation of responsible employee and adoption of grievance procedures
- 18.408 Notice
- 18.409 - 18.410 Administrative requirements for certain recipients/ Effect of State or local law or other requirements and effect of employment opportunities
Employment Practices
- 18.411 Discrimination prohibited
- 18.412 Reasonable accommodation
- 18.413 Employment criteria
- 18.414 Preemployment inquiries
Program Accessibility
Elementary, Secondary, and Adult Education
- 18.431 -18.432 Application/ Location and notification
- 18.433 Free appropriate public education
- 18.434 Education setting
- 18.435 Evaluation and placement
- 18.436 Procedural safeguards
- 18.437 Nonacademic services
- 18.438 - 18.439 - 18.441 Adult education programs/ Private education programs/ Application
Postsecondary Education
- 18.442 Admissions and recruitment
- 18.443 General treatment of students
- 18.444 Academic adjustments
- 18.445 - 18.446 Housing/ Financial and employment assistance to students
- 18.447 - 18.451 Nonacademic services/ Application
Health and Social Services
- 18.452 Health and other social services
- 18.453 - 18.454 - 18.461 Drug and alcohol addicts/ Education of institutionalized persons/ Procedures
- Appendix A to Subpart D - Statutory Provisions to Which This Part Applies
Subpart E - Non-discrimination on the Basis of Age General
- 18.501 - 18.503 Purpose/ Application
- 18.503 Definitions
Standards for Determining Age Discrimination
- 18.511 - 18.512 Rules against age discrimination/ Definitions of "normal operation" and "statutory objective"
- 18.513 Exceptions to the rules against age discrimination; normal operation or statutory objective of any program or activity
- 18.514 - 18.515 - 18.516 Exceptions to the rules against age discrimination; reasonable factors other than age/ Burden of proof/ Affirmative action by recipients
Responsibilities of Department of Veterans Affairs Recipients
- 18.531 - 18.532 - 18.533 General responsibilities/ Notice of subrecipients/ Assurance of compliance and recipient assessment of age distinctions
- 18.534 Information requirements
Investigation, Conciliation, and Enforcement Procedures
- 18.542 Complaints
- 18.543 Mediation
- 18.544 - 18.545 Investigation/ Prohibition against intimidation or retaliation
- 18.546 Compliance procedure
- 18.547 - 18.548 - 18.549 Hearings, decisions, post-termination proceedings/ Remedial action by recipient/ Alternate funds disbursal procedure
- 18.550 Exhaustion of administrative remedies
- Appendix A to Subpart E - Statutory Provision to Which This Part Applies
- Appendix B to Subpart E - List of Age Distinctions Contained in Statutes and Regulations Governing Federal Financial Assistance Programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs
Part 18a
Delegation of Responsibility in Connection with Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964
- 18a.1 Delegations of responsibility between the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services and the Secretary, Department of Education
- 18a.2 - 18a.3 Delegation to the Chief Benefits Director/ Delegation to the Chief Medical Director
- 18a.4 - 18a.5 Duties of the Director, Contract Compliance Service/ Delegation to the General Counsel
Part 18b
Practice and Procedure under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Part 18 of this Chapter General Rules
- 18b.1 Scope of rules/ Reviewing authority/ Definitions/ Records to be public
- 18b.2
- 18b.9
- 18b.10
- 18b.11 Use of number/ Suspension of rules
Appearance and Practice
- 18b.13 - 18b.14 Appearance/ Authority for representation
- 18b.15 Exclusion from hearing for misconduct
Parties
Documents
- 18b.20 - 18b.21 Form of documents to be filed/ Signature of documents
- 18b.22 - 18.23 - 18.24 Filing and service/ Service; how made/ Date of service
- 18b.25 Certificate of service
Time
- 18b.26 - 18.27 Computation/ Extension of time or postponement
- 18b.28 Reduction of time to file documents
Proceedings Before Hearing
- 18b.30 - 18.31 Notice of hearing or opportunity for hearing/ Answer to notice
- 18b.32 - 18b.33 - 18b.34 Amendment of notice or answer/ Request for hearing/ Consolidation
- 18b.35 - 18b.36 - 18b.37 Motions/ Responses to motions and petitions/ Disposition of motions and petitions
Responsibilities and Duties of Presiding Officer
- 18b.40 - 18b.41 Who presides/ Designation of an administrative law judge
- 18b.42 Authority of presiding officer
Hearing Procedures
- 18b.50 - 18b.51 - 18b.52 Statements of position and trial briefs/ Evidentiary purpose/ Testimony
- 18b.53 - 18b.54 - 18b.55 Exhibits/ Affidavits/ Depositions
- 18b.56 - 18b.57 - 18b.58 - 18b.59 Admissions as to facts and documents/ Evidence/ Cross-examination/ Unsponsored written material
- 18b.60 - 18b.61 - 18b.62 - 18b.63 Objections/ Exceptions to rulings of presiding officer unnecessary/ Official notice/ Public document items
- 18b.64 - 18b.65 Offer of proof/ Appeals from ruling of presiding officer
The Record
- 18b.66 - 18b.67 Official transcript/ Record for decision
Posthearing Procedures; Decisions
- 18b.70 - 18b.71 - 18b.72 Posthearing briefs; proposed findings and conclusions/ Decisions following hearing/ Exceptions to initial or recommended decisions
- 18b.73 - 18b.74 Final decisions/ Oral argument to the reviewing authority
- 18b.75 - 18b.76 Review by the Secretary/ Service on amici curiae
Posthearing Department Actions
- 18b.77 Final Department action
Judicial Standards of Practice
- 18b.90 Conduct
- 18b.91 - 18b.92 - 18b.93 Improper conduct/ Ex parte communications/ Expeditious treatment
- 18b.94 - 18b.95 Matters not prohibited/ Filing of ex parte communications
Part 19 - Board of Veterans' Appeals: Appeals Regulations
Subpart A - Operation of the Board of Veterans' Appeals
- 19.1 - Provisions applicable to legacy appeals.
19.2 - Appellant's election for review of a legacy appeal in the modernized system. - 19.3 to 19.14 [Reserved]
Subpart B - Appeals Processing by Agency of Original Jurisdiction
- 19.15 to 19.19 [Reserved]
19.20 - What constitutes and appeal.
19.21 - Notice of Disagreement.
19.22 - Substantive Appeal.
19.23 - Applicability of provisions concerning Notice of Disagreement.
19.24 - Action by agency of original jurisdiction on Notice of Disagreement required to be filed on a standardized form.
19.25 - Notification by agency of original jurisdiction of right to appeal. - 19.26 - Action by agency of original jurisdiction on Notice of Disagreement.
- 19.27 - [Removed and Reserved]
- 19.28 - Determination that a Notice of Disagreement is inadequate protested by claimant or representative.
- 19.29 - Statement of the Case.
- 19.30 - Furnishing the Statement of the Case and instructions for filing a Substantive Appeal.
- 19.31 - Supplemental Statement of the Case.
- 19.32 - Closing of appeal for failure to respond to Statement of the Case.
- 19.34 - Determination that Notice of Disagreement or Substantive Appeal was not timely filed protested by claimant or representative.
- 19.35 - Certification of appeals
- 19.36 - Notification of certification of appeal and transfer of appellate record
- 19.37 - Consideration of Additional Evidence Reserved by the Agency of Original Jurisdiction After an Appeal has Been Initiated
- 19.38 - Action by Agency of Original Jurisdiction when Remand Received
- 19.39-19.49 [Reserved]
Subpart C - Administrative Appeals
- 19.50 - 19.51 - Who can file an appeal/ Place of filing Notice of Disagreement and Substantive Appeal.
- 19.52 - Time Limit for filing Notice of Disagreement, Substantive Appeal, and response to Supplemental Statement of the Case.
19.53 - Extension of time for filing Substantive Appeal and response to Supplemental Statement of the Case.
19.54 - Filing additional evidence does not extend time limit for appeal.
19.55 - Withdrawal of Appeal. -
Subpart D - Hearings Before the Board of Veterans' Appeals at Department of Veterans Affairs Field Facilities
- 19.75 - 19.99 - [Removed and Reserved]
Subpart E - Simultaneously Contested Claims
- 19.100 - 19.101 - 19.102 - Notification of right to appeal in simultaneously contested claims/ Notice to contesting parties on receipt of Notice of Disagreement in simultaneously contested claims/ Notice of appeal to other contesting parties in simultaneously contested claims
19.103 - 19-199 - [Removed and Reserved] - Appendix A to Part 19 - Cross-References
Part 20 - Board of Veterans' Appeals: Rules of Practice
Subpart A - General
Title
- Index
20.1 - 20.2 - Purpose and construction of Rules of Practice/ Procedure in absence of specific Rule of Practice - 20.3 - Rule 3. Definitions
20.4 - Appeal systems definitions and applicability provisions.
20.5 - Rule 5. Right to representation.
20.6 - Rule 6. Withdrawal of services by a representative.
20.7 -20.99 - [Reserved] - Appendix A to Part 20
Subpart B - The Board
- 20.100 and 20.101 - Rule 100. Establishment of the Board. Rule 101.Composition of the Board; Titles.
- 20.102 - Rule 102. Name, business hours, and mailing address of the Board.
- 20.103 - Principal functions of the Board.
20.104 - Rule 104. Jurisdiction of the Board. - 20.105 and 20.106 - Criteria governing disposition of appeals. Assignment of proceedings.
20.107 - Disqualification of Members.
20.108 - Delegation of authority to Chairman and Vice Chairman, Board of Veterans'Appeals.
20.109 - Delegation of authority - Appeals Requlations.
20.110 - Rule 110. Computation of time limit for filing.
20.111 - Rule 111. Legal holidays.
20.112 - 20.199 - [Reserved]
Subpart C - Commencement and Perfection of Appeal
- 20.200 - 20.201 - Rule 200.Notification by agency of original jurisdiction of right to appeal. Rule 201. What constitutes an appeal.
- 20.202 - Rule 202. Notice of Disagreement.
20.203 - Tule 203. Place and time of filing of Notice of Disagreement.
20.204 - Rule 204. Who can file a notice of Disagreement. - 20.205 - Rule 205. Withdrawal a appeal.
- 20.206-20.299 - [Reserved]
Subpart D - Filing
- 20.300 - Rule 300. General.
20.301 - Rule 301. Appeals with no request for a Board hearing and no additional evidence.
20.302 - Rule 302. Appeals with a request for a Board hearing. - 20.303 - Rule 303. Appeals with no request for a Board hearing, but with a request for submission of additional evidence.
- 20.304 to 20.306 - [Reserved]
Subpart E - Administrative Appeals
- 20.400 - 20.402 - Rule 400. Notification of the right to appeal in a simultaneously contested claim. Rule 401. Who can file and appeal in simultaneously contested claims. Rule 402. Time limits for filing Notice of Disagreement in simultaneously contested claims.
20.403 to 20.405 - Rule 403.Notice to contesting parties on receipt of Notice of Disagreement in simultaneously contested claims. Rule 404. Time Limit for response to appeal by another party in a simultaneously contested claims. Rule 405. Docketing of simultaneously contested claims and the Board.
20.406 to 20.407 - Rule 406. Notices sent to last addresses of record in simultaneously contested claims. Rule 407. Favorable Findings are not binding in Contested Claims.
Subpart F - Simultaneously Contested Claims
- 20.500 - Rule 500. Applicability.
20.501 - Rule 501. Who can file and appeal in simultaneously contested claims. - 20.502 - Rule 502. Time limits for filing Notice of Disagreement, Substantive Appeal, and response to supplemental Statement of the Case in Simultaneously contested claims.
- 20.503 to 20.505 - Rule 503. Time limit for response to appeal by another contesting party in a simultaneously contested claim. Rule 204. Extension of time for filing a Substantive Appeal in simultaneously contested claims. Rule 505. Notices sent to last addresses of record in simultaneously contested claims.
20.506 to 20.599 - [Reserved]
Subpart G - Legacy Hearings on Appeal
- 20.600 - Rule 600. Applicability
20.601 - Rule 601. Methods by which hearings in legacy appeals are conducted;scheduling and notive provisions for such hearings.
20.602 - Rule 602. When a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals may be requested in a legacy appeal; procedure for requesting a change in method of hearing.
20.603 - Rule 603. Scheduling and notice of hearings conducted by the Board of Veterans' Appeals at Department of Veterans Affairs field facilities in a legacy appeal.
20.604 - Rule 604. Designation of Member of Members to conduct the hearing in a legacy appeal.
20.606 to 20.611 - Rule 605. Procurement of additional evidence following a hearing in a legacy appeal. Rule 606. [Reserved] - 20.608 Withdrawal of services by a representative
- 20.611 Removed
- 20.612 to 20.699 [Reserved]
Subpart H - Hearings on Appeal
- 20.700 - Rule 700.General
- 20.701 - Rule 701.Who may present oral argument
- 20.702 - Rule 702. Methods by which hearings are conducted.
- 20.703 - Rule 703. When a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals at a Department of Veterans Affairs field facility may be requested;procedure for requesting a change in method of hearing.
- 20.704 - Rule 704. Scheduling and notice of hearings conducted by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.
- 20.705 - Rule 705. Functions of the presiding Member
20.706 - Rule 706. Designation of Member or Members to conduct the hearing. - 20.707 - Rule 707. Prehearing conference
20.708 - Rule 708. Witnesses at hearings. - 20.709 - Rule 709. Subpoenas.
20.710 - Rule 710. Expense of appellants, representatives, and witnesses incident to hearings not reimbursable by the Government. - 20.711 - Rule 711. Hearings in simultaneously contested claims.
- 20.712 - Rule 712. Records of hearing.
- 20.713 -20.714 - Rule 713. Record of hearingby appelant or representative. Rule 714. Correction of hearing transcripts.
- 20.715 - Rule 715. Loss of hearing tapes or transcripts-request for new hearing.
- 20.716 - 20.799 - [Reserved]
Subpart I -Appeals Processing
- 20.800 - Rule 800. Order of consideration of appeals.
20.801 - Rule 801. The decision.
20.802 - Rule 802. Ramand for correction of errors.
20.803 - Rule 803. Content of Board decision, remand, or order in simultaneously contested claims.
20.804 - Rule 804. Opinions of the General Counsel.
20.805 - 20.899 [Reserved]
- Subpart J - Action by the Board in Legacy Appeals.
- 20.900 - Rule 900. Applicability
- 20.901 - Rule 901. Submission of additional evidence after init6iation of appeal.
- 20.902 - Rule 902. Order of consideration of appeals.
20.903 - The decision. - 20.904 - Remand or referral for further action.
20.905 - Content of Board decision, remand, or order in simultaneously contested claims.
20.906 - Rule 906. Medical opinions and opinions of the General Counsel.
20.907 - Rule 907. Filing of requests for the Procurement of opinions.
20.908 - Rule 908. Notification of evidence to be considered by the Board and opportunity for response. - 20.905-20.999 [Reserved]
Subpart K - Reconsideration
- 20.1000 - Rule 1000. Vacating a dcision.
- 20.1001 - Rule 1001. When reconsideration is accorded.
- 20.1002 - Rule 1002. Filing and disposition of motion for reconsideration.
- 20.1003 - Rule 1003. Hearings on reconsideration.
- 20.1004 - Reconsideratio panel.
Subpart L - Finality
- 20.1100 - 20.1102 - 20.1103 - Rule 1100.Finality of decisions of the Board. Rule 1102. Harmless error. Rule 1103. Finality of determinations of the agency of original jurisdiction where issue is not appealed.
- 20.1101 Rule 1101. [Reserved]
- 20.1104 Rule 1104. Finality of determinations of the agency of original jurisdiction affirmed on appeal.
- 20.1105 Rule 1105. Supplemental claim after promulgation of appellate decision.
- 20.1106 Rule 1106. Claim for death benefits by survivor-prior unfavorable decisions during veteran's lifetime.
- 20.1107-20.1199 [Reserved]
Subpart M - Privacy Act
- 20.1200 - 20.1201 - Rule 1200. Privacy Act request-appeal pending. Rule 1201. Amendment of appellate decisions.
- 20.1202-20.1299 [Reserved]
Subpart N - Miscellaneous
- 20.1300 - Rule 1300. Removal of Board records.
- 20.1301 - Rule 1301. Disclosure of Information
- 20.1302 - Rule 1302. Death of appellant during pendency of appeal before the Board.
- 20.1303 - Rule 1303. Non-Precedential Nature of Board Decisions.
- 20.1304 - Rule 1304. Request for a change in representation.
20.1305 - Rule 1305. Procedures for legacy appellants to request a change in representation, personal hearing, or submission of additional evidence following certification of and appeal to the Board of Veteran's Appeals.
20.1306-20.1399 [Reserved]
Subpart O - Revision of Decisions on Grounds of Clear and Unmistakable Error
- 20.1400 - 20.1401 - 20.1402 - Rule 1400. Motions to revise Board decisions. Rule 1401.Definitions. Rule 1402. Inapplicability of other rules.
- 20.1403 - Rule 1403. What constitutes clear and unmistakable error; what does not.
- 20.1404 - Rule 1404. Filing and pleading requirements; withdrawal.
- 20.1405 - Rule 1405. Disposition
- 20.1406 - 20.1407 - 20.1408 - Rule 1406. Effect of revision; discontinuance or reduction of benefits. Rule 1407. Motions by the Board. Rules 1408. Special rules for simultaneously contested claims.
- 20.1409 - 20.1410 - Rule 1409. Finality and appeal. Rule 1410. Stays pending court action.
20.1411 - Rule 1411. Relationship to other statutes.
20.1412-20.1499 - [Reserved] - Appendix A to Part 20 - Cross-References
Subpart P - Expedited Claims Adjudication Initiative-Pilot Program
Part 25
Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition for Federal and Federally Assisted Programs
Part 26
Environmental Effects of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Actions
- 26-index
- 26.1 - 26.2 Issuance and purpose/ Applicability and scope
- 26.3 Definitions
- 26.4 Policy
- 26.5 Responsibilities
- 26.6 Environmental documents
- 26.7 VA environmental decision making and documents
- 26.8 Assistance to applicants
- 26.9 Information on and public participation in VA environmental process
Part 38 - National Cemeteries of the Department of Veterans Affairs
- 38 Index
- 38 Title
- 38.600 Definitions
- 38.601 Advisory Committee on Cemeteries and Memorials
- 38.602 Names for National Cemeteries and Features
- 38.603 Gifts and Donations
- 38.617 Prohibition of Interment of Memorialization of Persons who have been Convicted of Federal or State Capital Crimes
- 38.618 Finding Concerning Commission of a Capital Crime where a Person has not been Convicted Due to Death or Flight to Avoid Prosecution
38.619 Requests Interment,committal services or memorial service and Funeral honors - 38.620 Persons Eligible for Burial
- 38.621 Disinterments
- 39.628 Reimbursement for caskets and urns for unclaimed remains of veterans
- 38.629 Outer Burial Receptacle Allowance
- 38.630 Headstones and Markers
- 38.631 Graves Marked with a Private Headstone or Marker
- 38.632 Headstone or Marker Application Process
- 38.633 Group Memorial Monuments
38.710 Veterns legacy grants program
38.715 Definitions
38.720 Grants- general
38.725 Notice of funding availablity
38.730 Applications
38.735 Additional factors for deciding applications
38.740 Scoring and selection
38.745 Disposition of application
38.750 Withdrawal of grant application
38.755 Grant agreement
38.760 Payments under grant
38.765 Grantee reporting requirements
38.770 Recovery of funds by VA
38.780 Financial agreements
38.785 Recordkeeping
Part 39
Aid for the Establishment, Expansion, and Inmprovement , or Operation and Maintenance, of Veterans Cemeteries
- 39.1 Purpose
- 39.2 Definitions
- 39.3 Priority List.
- 39.4 Decision makers, notifications, and additional information.
- 39.5 submission of inforation and documents to VA.
- 39.6 Amendments to grant application.
- 39.7 Line item adjustment to grants.
- 39.8 Withdrawal of grant application.
- 39.9 Hearings.
- 39.10 Cemetery requirements and prohibitions and recapture provisions.
- 39.11 State or Tribal Organization to retain control of operations.
- 39.12-39.29 Reserved
- 39.13 Amendments to application
- 39.14 Withdrawl of Application
- 39.15 Amount of grant
- 39.16 Line item adjustment to grant
- 39.17 Payment of grant award
- 39.18 Recapture provisions
- 39.19 General requirements for site selection and construction of veterans cemeteries
- 39.20 Site planning standards
- 39.21 Space criteria for support facilities
- 39.22 Architectural design standards
- 39.23 Responsibilities following project completion
- 39.24 State to retain control of operations
- 39.25 Inspections, audits, and reports
- 39.26 Forms
- 39.30 General requirements for a grant.
- 39.31 Preaplication requirements.
- 39.32 Plan preparation.
- 39.33 Conferences.
- 39.34 Application requirements
- 39.35 Final review and approval of application.
- 39.36-39.49 Reserved
- 39.50 Amonunt of grant.
- 39.51 Payment of grant award.
- 39.52-39.59 Reserved
- 39.60 General requirements for site selection and construction of veterans cemeteries.
- 39.61 Site planning standards.
- 39.62 Space criteria for support facilities.
- 39.63 Architectural design stanards.
- 39.64-39.79 Reserved
- 39.80 General requirements for a grant.
- 39.81 Preapplication requirements.
- 39.82 Plan Preparation.
- 39.83 Conferences.
- 39.84 Application requirements
- 39.85 Final review and approval of application
- 39.86-39.99 Reserved
- 39.100 Amount of grant.
- 39.101 Payment of grant award.
- 39.102 - 39.119 Reserved
- 39.120 Documentation of grant accomplishments.
- 39.121 State or Tribal Organization responsibilities following project completion.
- 39.122 Inspections, audits, and reports.
Part 40
Intergovernmental Review of Department of Veterans Affairs Programs and Activities
- 40-index
- 40.1 Purpose
- 40.2 - 40.3 Definitions/ Programs and activities
- 40.4 - 40.5 General/ Federal interagency coordination
- 40.6 - 40.7 Selection of programs and activities/ Communicating with State and local officials concerning VA's programs and activities
- 40.8 Commenting on proposed Federal financial assistance and direct Federal development
- 40.9 Comment receipt and response to comments
- 40.10 Making efforts to accommodate intergovernmental concerns
- 40.11 - 40.12 - 40.13 Interstate/ [Reserved]/ Waiver
Part 41
Audit of States, Local Governments and Non-Profit Organizations
General
Audits
- 41.200 Audit Requirements
- 41.205 Basic for Determining Federal Awards Expended
- 41.210 Subrecipient and Vendor Determinations
- 41.215 Relation to Other Audit Requirements
- 41.220 Frequency of Audits
- 41.225 Sanctions
- 41.230 Audit Costs
- 41.235 Program Specific Audits
Auditees
- 41.300 Auditee Responsibilities
- 41.305 Auditor Selection
- 41.310 Financial Statements
- 41.315 Audit Finding Follow-up
- 41.320 Report Submission
Federal Agencies and Pass-Through Entities
Auditors
- 41.500 Scope of Audit
- 41.505 Audit Reporting
- 41.510 Audit Findings
- 41.515 Audit Working Papers
- 41.520 Major Program Determination
- 41.525 Criteria for Federal Program Risk
- 41.530 Criteria for a Low-Risk Auditee
Appendix's
- Appendix A Data Collection Form (Form SF-SAC)
- Appendix B OMB Circular A-133 Compliance Supplement
Part 42
Standards Implementing the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act
- 42-index
- 42.1 Basis and purpose
- 42.2 Definitions
- 42.3 Basis for civil penalties and assessments
- 42.4 Investigation
- 42.5 Review by the reviewing official
- 42.6 Prerequisites for issuing a complaint
- 42.7 - 42.8 Complaint/ Service of complaint
- 42.9 Answer
- 42.10 Default upon failure to file an answer
- 42.11 - 42.12 - 42.13 Referral of complaint and answer to the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)/ Notice of hearing/ Parties to the hearing
- 42.14 - 42.15 Separation of functions/ Ex parte contacts
- 42.16 - 42.17 Disqualification of reviewing official or ALJ/ Rights of parties
- 42.18 Authority of the ALJ
- 42.19 Prehearing conferences
- 42.20 Disclosure of documents
- 42.21 Discovery
- 42.22 - 42.23 Exchange of witness lists, statements, and exhibits/ Subpoenas for attendance at hearing
- 42.24 - 42.25 Protective order/ Fees
- 42.26 Form, filing and service of papers
- 42.27 - 42.28 Computation of time/ Motions
- 42.29 Sanctions
- 42.30 The hearing and burden of proof
- 42.31 Determining the amount of penalties and assessments
- 42.32 Location of hearing
- 42.33 Witnesses
- 42.34 - 42.35 Evidence/ The record
- 42.36 - 42.37 Post-hearing briefs/ Initial decision
- 42.38 Reconsideration of initial decision
- 42.39 Appeal to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
- 42.40 Stays ordered by the Department of Justice/ Stay pending appeal/ Judicial review
- 42.43 Collection of civil penalties and assessments/ Right to administrative offset/ Deposit in Treasury of United States
- 42.46 - 42.47 Compromise and settlement/ Limitations
Part 43
Uniform Administration Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments
Subpart A - General
- 43-index
- 43-title
- 43.1 - 43.2 Purpose and scope of this part/ Scope of subpart
- 43.3 Definitions
- 43.4 Applicability
- 43.5 - 43.6 Effect on other issuances/ Additions and exceptions
Subpart B - Pre-Award Requirements
- 43.10 Forms for applying for grants
- 43.11 State plans
- 43.12 Special grant or subgrant conditions for "high-risk" grantees
Subpart C - Post-Award Requirements
- 43.20 Standards for financial management systems
- 43.21 Payment
- 43.22 Allowable costs
- 43.23 Period of availability of funds
- 43.24 Matching or cost sharing
- 43.25 Program income
- 43.26 Non-Federal audit
- 43.30 Changes
- 43.31 Real property
- 43.32 Equipment
- 43.33 - 43.34 - 43.35 Supplies/ Copyrights/ Subawards to debarred and suspended parties
- 43.36 Procurement
- 43.37 Subgrants
- 43.40 Monitoring and reporting program performance
- 43.41 Financial reporting
- 43.42 Retention and access requirements for records
- 43.43 Enforcement
- 43.44 Termination for convenience
Subpart D - After-the-Grant Requirements
- 43.50 Closeout
- 43.51 - 43.52 Later disallowances and adjustments/ Collection of amounts due
Subpart E - Entitlements [Reserved]
Part 44
Government-wide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement)
- Title Part 44 Title
Part 45
New Restrictions on Lobbying
Subpart A - General
Subpart B - Activities by Own Employees
- 45.200 Agency and legislative liaison
- 45.205 - 45.210 Professional and technical services/ Reporting
Subpart C - Activities by Other than Own Employees
- 45.300 Professional and technical services
Subpart D - Penalties and Enforcement
- 45.400 Penalties
- 45.405 - 45.410 - 45.500 Penalty procedures/ Enforcement
Subpart E - Exemptions
- 45.500 Secretary of Defense
Subpart F - Agency Reports
- 45.600 Semi-annual compilation
- 45.605 Inspector General report
- Appendix A Appendix A to Part 45 - Certification Regarding Lobbying
- Appendix B Appendix B to Part 45 - Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying
Part 48
Government Wide Requirements For Drug-Free Workplace (Financial Assistance)
Subpart A - Purpose and Coverage
- 48-index
- 48-title
- 48.100 What Does This Part Do
- 48.105 Does This part Apply to Me
- 48.110 Are Any on My Federal Assistance Awards Exempt From This Part
- 48.115 Does This Part Affect the Federal Contracts That I Receive
Subpart B - Requirements for Recipients Other Than Individuals
- 48.200 What Must I Do To Comply With This Part
- 48.205 What Must I Include in My Drug-Free Workplace Statement
- 48.210 To Whom Must I Distribute My Drug-Free Workplace Statement
- 48.215 What Must I Include in My Drug-Free Awareness Program
- 48.220 By When Must I Publish My Drug-Free Workplace Statement and Establish My Drug-Free Awareness Program
- 48.225 What Actions Must I Take Concerning Employees Who Are Convicted of Drug Violations in the Workplace
- 48.230 How and When Must I Identify Workplaces
Subpart C - Requirements for Recipients Who Are Individuals
Subpart D - Responsibilities of Department of Veterans Affairs Awarding Officals
- 48.400 What Are My Responsibilities as a Department of Veterans Affairs Awarding Offical
Subpart E - Violations of This Part and Consequences
- 48.500 How Are Violations of This Part Determined For Recipients Other Than Individuals
- 48.505 How Are Violations of This Part Determined For Recipients Who Are Individuals
- 48.510 What Actions will the Federal Government Take Against a Recipient Determined to have Violated This Part
- 48.515 Are There Any Exceptions to Those Actions
Subpart F - Definitions
- 48.605 Award
- 48.610 Controlled Substance
- 48.615 Conviction
- 48.620 Cooperative Agreement
- 48.625 Criminal Drug Statute
- 48.630 Debarment
- 48.635 Drug-Free Workplace
- 48.640 Employee
- 48.645 Federal Agency or Agency
- 48.650 Grant
- 48.655 Individual
- 48.660 Recipient
- 48.665 State
- 48.670 Suspension
Part 49
Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit Organizations
General
Pre-Award Requirements<
- 49.10 Purpose
- 49.11 Pre-Award Policies
- 49.12 Forms for Applying for Federal Assistance
- 49.13 Debarment and Suspension
- 49.14 Special Award Conditions
- 49.15 Metric System of Measurement
- 49.16 Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
- 49.17 Certifications and Representations
Post Award Requirements - Financial and Program Management
- 49.20 Purpose of Financial and Program Management
- 49.21 Standards for Financial Management Systems
- 49.22 Payment
- 49.23 Cost Sharing or Matching
- 49.24 Program Income
- 49.25 Revision of Budget and Program plans
- 49.26 Mon-Federal Audit
- 49.27 Allowance Costs
- 49.28 Period of Availability of Funds
- 49.29 Conditional Exemptions
Property Standards
- 49.30 Purpose of Property Standards
- 49.31 Insurance Coverage
- 49.32 Real Property
- 49.33 Federally Owned and Exempt Property
- 49.34 Equipment
- 49.35 Supplies and Other Expendable Property
- 49.36 Intangible Property
- 49.37 Property Trust Relationship
Procurement Standards
- 49.40 Purpose of Procurement Standards
- 49.41 Recipient Responsibilities
- 49.42 Codes of Conduct
- 49.43 Competition
- 49.44 Procurement Procedures
- 49.45 Cost and Price Analysis
- 49.46 Procurement Records
- 49.47 Contract Administration
- 49.48 Contract Provisions
Report and Records
- 49.50 Purpose of Reports and Records
- 49.51 Monitoring and Reporting Program Performance
- 49.52 Financial Reporting
- 49.53 Retention and Access Requirements for Records
Termination and Enforcement
After the Award Requirements
- 49.70 Purpose
- 49.71 Closeout Procedures
- 49.72 Subsequent Adjustments and Continuing Responsibilities
- 49.73 Collection of Amount Due
Appendix's
- Appendix A Contract Provisions
Part 50 - Religious and Community Organizations: Providing Beneficiary Protections to Political or Religious Affiliation
Title
50 Index
50.1 Religious organizations' general provisisons
50.2 Beneficiary protections written notice
50.AppA Notice or Announcement of Award Opportunties
50.AppB Notice od Award or Contract
Title
50 Index
50.1 Religious organizations' general provisisons
50.2 Beneficiary protections written notice
50.AppA Notice or Announcement of Award Opportunties
50.AppB Notice od Award or Contract
Part 74
Veteran Small Business Regulations
General Guidelines
- 74-index
- 74-title
- 74.1 What definitions are important for VetBiz Vendor Information Pages (VIP) Verfication
- 74.2 What are the Eligibility Requirements a Concern Must Meet for VerBiz VIP Verfication
- 74.3 Who does Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) consider to own a Veteran-Owned Small Business
- 74.4 Who does CVE consider to control a veteran-owned small business
- 74.5 How does CVE determine affiliation
Application Guidelines
- 74.10 Where must an application be filed
- 74.11 How does CVE process applications for VetBiz VIP Verfication
- 74.12 What must a concern concern submit to apply for VetBiz VIP Verfication
- 74.13 Can an applicant ask CVE to reconsider its initial decision to deny an application
- 74.14 Can an applicant reapply for admission to the VetBiz VIP Verfication Program
- 74.15 What length of time may a business participate in VetBiz VIP Verfication
Oversight Guidelines
- 74.20 What is a verification examination and what will CVE examine
- 74.21 What are the ways a business may exit VetBiz VIP Verfication status
- 74.22 What are the procedures for cancellations
Records Management
- 74.25 What types of personally identifiable information will VA collect
- 74.26 What types of business information will VA collect
- 74.27 How will VA store information
- 74.28 Who may examine records
- 74.29 When will VA dispose of records
