We are modifying our regulations in part 429 of title 20 in two ways. First, we are establishing a new subpart B in part 429 that prescribes the procedures SSA follows when claims are filed by employees against SSA for personal property damage or loss incident to their service with SSA. This new subpart is necessary both to reflect SSA's status as an independent agency and to comply with the requirement in the Military Personnel and Civilian Employees Claims Act of 1964 (MPCECA) that the head of each federal agency prescribe its own regulations for handling such claims. Second, we are making several minor clarifications and corrections to our current procedures and practices on claims against the Government for damage to, or loss of, property or personal injury or death that is caused by the negligent or wrongful act or omission of an SSA employee. We have also rewritten the current rules on such claims in plain language.