Proposed Rules. Reopening of public comment period

Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs
Action: Reopening of public comment period
Citation: FR Doc. 2011-16662 · RIN 2900-AN91 · 38 CFR 3, 14, 20

Summary

In response to a request for additional time to submit comments, notice is hereby given that the comment period for the proposed rule, “Substitution in Case of Death of Claimant” (76 FR 8666), published in the Federal Register on February 15, 2011, is reopened and extended. The comment period will reopen for 30 days.

Dates

Comments must be received by VA on or before August 4, 2011.

Supplementary Information

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is reopening the comment period for the proposed rule, “Substitution in Case of Death of Claimant” (76 FR 8666), published in the Federal Register on February 15, 2011, in response to a request for additional time to submit comments from the National Organization of Veterans' Advocates (NOVA). The proposed regulations would implement section 212 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2008, which allows an eligible survivor to substitute for a deceased claimant in order to complete the processing of the deceased claimant's claim. The comment period will reopen for 30 days. Approved: June 28, 2011. William F. Russo, Deputy Director, Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Office of the General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2011-16662 Filed 7-1-11; 8:45 am]