Code of Federal Regulations Title 45. Public Welfare § 45.1321.13 Advocacy responsibilities

(1) Review, monitor, evaluate and comment on Federal, State and local plans, budgets, regulations, programs, laws, levies, hearings, policies, and actions which affect or may affect older individuals and recommend any changes in these which the State agency considers to be appropriate;

(2) Provide technical assistance to agencies, organizations, associations, or individuals representing older persons;  and

(3) Review and comment, upon request, on applications to State and Federal agencies for assistance relating to meeting the needs of older persons.