[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 5, Volume 2, Parts 700 to 1199] [Revised as of January 1, 2001] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 5CFR792.209] [Page 73] TITLE 5--ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (Continued) PART 792--FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH AND COUNSELING PROGRAMS--Table of Contents Subpart B--Agency Use of Appropriated Funds for Child Care Costs for Lower income Employees--What Is the New Child Care Legislation and to Whom Does It Apply? Sec. 792.209 How can agencies take advantage of this new law and when does this law become effective? The law became effective as of September 29, 1999. Agencies are permitted to obligate funds beginning on March 14, 2000. Agencies can take advantage of this new law by notifying Congress and OPM of their intent.