(a) Individuals who claim any eligibility under section 599C of the Act may apply for benefits in accordance with the procedures described herein. Family members may submit applications on behalf of persons who are unable to do so by reason of their hostage status.
(b) All applications for benefits \1\ shall be attested to by a declaration under penalty of perjury as prescribed in section 1746 of title 28 of the United States Code.---------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Application form may be obtained from the Office of Citizens Consular Services, Department of State, Washington, DC 20520.---------------------------------------------------------------------------
(c) Applications shall contain all identifying and other data to support the claim, including, where appropriate, copies of relevant documents respecting status, salary, and health and life insurance coverage.
(d) All applications shall be mailed to: Kuwait/Iraq/Lebanon Hostage Benefits Program, room 4817, Department of State, Washington, DC 20520-4818.
(e) Applications should be filed as quickly as possible, because benefits are available only until the funds allocated under the Act have been spent. When funds have been expended, the Department will publish a notice in the Federal Register so stating.
(f) The Department of State may require of applicants such additional verification of hostage status and other pertinent information as it deems necessary. [55 FR 52838, Dec. 24, 1990, as amended at 57 FR 3283, Jan. 29, 1992]