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0790-AL56 202210 The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 0790 Office of the Secretary OS 0700 Department of Defense DOD Definitions of Gold Star Family and Gold Star Survivor

This rule implements section 626 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Pub. L. 117-81) to establish standard definitions, for use across the military departments, of the terms "gold star family" and "gold star survivor."

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The objective of the rule is to establish standard definitions, for use across the military departments, of the terms gold star family and gold star survivor.

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This rule is proposed under the authorities of section 626(c) of Public Law 117-81, FY 2022 NDAA.

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The alternative is to take no action.

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The cost to publish this new rule and update the Defense Department’s policies is estimated at $900,000. This includes the public’s time to review the proposed rule and resources needed to respond to any public comments, publish the interim rule, revise policies, and possibly revamp the Navy and Coast Guard’s long-term case management programs.

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This action does not reduce risks to public health, safety, or the environment, or effect other risks within the jurisdiction of the Defense Department.

]]> Interim Final Rule 06/00/2023 No No None No No No No Deborah Skillman S. Director 0790 Office of the Secretary OS 571 372-5333 deborah.s.skillman.civ@mail.mil 1500 Defense Pentagon, Washington DC 20301-1500