US Department of State to Repeal Certain Tort and Property Damage Claims Regulations

Summary

The US Department of State will repeal 22 CFR part 31, which governs Federal Tort Claims Act claims and claims against the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, effective on a date to be determined.

Original source language: Federal Register — State DepartmentOpen original release →

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