38 CFR § 18.512 - Definitions of “normal operation” and “statutory objective.”
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identifier: "/us/cfr/t38/s18.512"
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title: "38 CFR § 18.512 - Definitions of “normal operation” and “statutory objective.”"
title_number: 38
title_name: "Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief"
section_number: "18.512"
section_name: "Definitions of “normal operation” and “statutory objective.”"
chapter_name: "DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS"
part_number: "18"
part_name: "NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY-ASSISTED PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS—EFFECTUATION OF TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964"
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currency: "2026-04-05"
last_updated: "2026-04-05"
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# 18.512 Definitions of “normal operation” and “statutory objective.”
For the purpose of these regulations, the terms *normal operation* and *statutory objective* shall have the following meaning:
(a) *Normal operation* means the operation of a program or activity without significant changes that would impair its ability to meet its objectives.
(b) *Statutory objective* means any purpose of a program or activity expressly stated in any Federal statute, State statute, or local statute or ordinance adopted by an elected, general purpose legislative body.
(Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6101-6107)