38. A deacon or other minister may purify (clean) the vessels instead of the priest.
Not sure I understand your question.
i think what he's saying is along the lines of an episcopal conference changing parts of the Mass without first getting an OK from Rome...
IIRC, the Episcopal Conferences can adapt parts of the Mass--but it has to be approved by Rome (which is a fairly strict process in and of itself) and any change cannot fundamentally contradict or radically change the Mass.
" Not sure I understand your question."
My mistake.
I meant to cite "53. Women may join the 12 selected members of the parish to have their feet washed on Holy Thursday."
"53. True - a Directive issued by the Episcopal Conference of Bishops in the United States permits this practice."
Although I cannot find any such Directive, I question the Episcopal Conference's authority to change the liturgical rubrics without the approval of Rome.
This answer is incorrect. The Holy Father has forbidden Extraordinary Ministers to purify the sacred vessels!