Section 17.1 - Scope; definitions(a) This subpart applies to claims asserted under the Federal Tort Claims Act, as amended, accruing on or after January 18, 1967, for money damages against the United States for injury to or loss of property or personal injury or death caused by the negligent or wrongful act or omission of an officer or employee of the Department while acting within the scope of his office or employment.(b) This subpart is issued subject to and consistent with applicable regulations on administrative claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act issued by the Attorney General (31 FR 16616; 28 CFR part 14 ).(c) The terms Department and Organizational unit are defined in 24 CFR part 5.36 FR 24427, Dec. 22, 1971, as amended at 61 FR 5204, Feb. 9, 1996