Extension of sunset date for attorney advisor program. Final rule

    Federal Register
    |July 31, 2013
    PubMed
    Summary

    The rule allowing attorney advisors to conduct prehearing procedures and issue favorable decisions is extended by two years. This extension pushes the expiration date to August 7, 2015, with no other changes.

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