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DOL/ESA RIN: 1215-AB66 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: ●Death Gratuity Authorized for Federal Employees  
Abstract: The National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2008, which was signed in to law on January 28, 2008, resulted in the creation of a new section of the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act. This section establishes a death gratuity payment of up to $100,000 for federal employees who die of injuries incurred in connection with the employee’s service with an Armed Force in a contingency operation. This bill also contains a provision for retroactivity for employees who died on or after October 7, 2001. 
Agency: Department of Labor(DOL)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: PL 110-181 National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2008   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  01/00/2009    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Jennifer Valdivieso
Acting Chief, Branch of Regulations and Procedures, Division of Federal Employees Compensation
400 West Bay Street, Room 826,
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone:904 357-4754
Fax:904 357-4779
Email: valdivieso.jennifer@dol.gov