Section 304.1 - 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 Peace Corps, a person serving the Peace Corps under invitational travel orders, or a Peace Corps Volunteer or trainee while acting within the scope of his office or employment.(b) This subpart is not applicable to claims arising in a foreign country; it is applicable to claims arising in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.(c) 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 ( 28 CFR part 14 ).(d) For the purposes of this subpart, the term "General Counsel" means the General Counsel of the Peace Corps or his designee.34 FR 5840, Mar. 28, 1969, as amended at 72 FR 4205 , Jan. 30, 2007