§ 3.1 Authority.
Primary source
Verbatim text below is from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the current version with the eCFR before relying on it for any legal matter.
Full Text
(a) Under section 3 of the HAVANA Act of 2021 (Pub. L. 117-46, as amended by Pub. L. 119-60), codified in 22 U.S.C. 2680b, the Secretary of Commerce and other agency heads may provide a payment for a qualifying injury to the brain to a covered employee or covered dependent, who incurred a qualifying injury to the brain on or after September 11, 2001. The authority to provide such payments is at the discretion of the Secretary or their designee.
(b) The regulations in this part are issued in accordance with 22 U.S.C. 2680b(i)(4) and also apply to former covered employees of the Department of Commerce and their covered dependents.
[88 FR 23112, Apr. 19, 2023, as amended at 91 FR 23907, May 4, 2026]
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.