Guidance Documents

On January 31, 2020, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Azar declared a public health emergency due to the COVID-19 virus. This documents answers DEA registrants questions concerning the practice of telemedicine during this national health emergency.

DEA reviewed the request for an exception to 21 CFR 1301.74(i), and took into account the safeguards against diversion incorporated into the guidance for Opioid Treatment Programs, and granted the exception to 21 CFR 11301.74(i), but only to the extent that such activities will take place during the HHS-declared public health emergency.

The ATF Open Letter issued to All Michigan Federal Firearms Licensees on March 24, 2006 is rescinded as of the date of this letter because, as explained above, a valid Michigan State Concealed Pistol License (CPL) is no longer a NICS alternative under 18 U.S.C. § 922(t). All Michigan FFLs are required to conduct a NICS background check prior to the transfer of a firearm to a non-licensee, even if that individual possesses a valid, unexpired CPL.

Information for STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant recipients on calculating match for the purpose of meeting the statutory requirement that an award under the program cover no more than 75 percent of the total costs of the project(s) funded.

This webpage provides an overview of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and describes its key provisions for legal practitioners.

This webpage provides a brief overview of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act and describes its key provisions.

This is an overview of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act that explains its key provisions and provides links to the statute.

This webpage provides a brief overview of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and describes its key provisions.

This webpage provides a brief overview of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and describes its key provisions.

This webpage provides an in-depth overview of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). The webpage describes USERRA's key provisions and contains links to the statute and examples of Department of Justice cases.