Delegation of Subpoena Authority and Description of Means of Service
VA · va-other · Published 1995-08-10 · Effective 1995-08-10 · 60 FR 40756
Document
Document number
95-19807
Federal Register citation
60 FR 40756
CFR reference
38 CFR 2
Type
Rule
Action
Interim Final Rule with Request for Comments.
Category
va-other
Agency
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Publication date
1995-08-10
Effective date
1995-08-10
Abstract
This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations concerning authority of VA officials to issue subpoenas: (1) by revoking the delegation of authority to the Inspector General and subordinate officials, and (2) by adding a delegation of authority to the Under Secretary for Health and certain subordinate officials. The regulations are also amended by specifying means of service for VA subpoenas. These amendments are intended to make the Department's delegations of subpoena power consistent with legal authority and to ensure that VA has the means to obtain information necessary to determine whether individuals are entitled to income-based benefits.