38 CFR § 18.512
Definitions of “normal operation” and “statutory objective.”
November 5, 2020
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)