80 FR 68427 - Organization and Functions; Enforcement of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs or Activities Conducted by the Farm Credit Administration; Organization of the Farm Credit Administration
FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 214 (November 5, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 214 (Thursday, November 5, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 68427-68429] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-28244] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION 12 CFR Parts 600 and 606 RIN 3052-AD08 Organization and Functions; Enforcement of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs or Activities Conducted by the Farm Credit Administration; Organization of the Farm Credit Administration AGENCY: Farm Credit Administration. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Farm Credit Administration (FCA, we, our or Agency) issues a final rule amending our regulations in order to reflect internal organization changes. Another amendment updates a statutory citation for the Farm Credit Act. DATES: This regulation shall become effective no earlier than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register during which either or both Houses of Congress are in session. We will publish [[Page 68428]] notice of the effective date in the Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael T. Wilson, Policy Analyst, Office of Regulatory Policy, Farm Credit Administration, McLean, VA 22102-5090, (703) 883-4124, TTY (703) 883-4056, or Jane Virga, Senior Counsel, Office of General Counsel, Farm Credit Administration, McLean, VA 22102-5090, (703) 883-4071, TTY (703) 883- 4056. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Objective The objective of this final rule is to reflect changes to the FCA's organization and identification of those FCA employees responsible for various functions. The Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, requires, in part, that each Federal agency publish in the Federal Register for the guidance of the public a description of its organization structure. Another amendment updates the statutory citation for the Farm Credit Act of 1971, as amended (Act). We revise the regulations by: (1) In Sec. 600.1, adding a citation for the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, Public Law 110-246, June 18, 2008, (section 5401-5407), which revised the statutory citation for the Act. (2) In Sec. 600.4: (a) Including the Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Office of Information Technology, Designated Agency Ethics Official, and Equal Employment Opportunity and Inclusion in FCA's organizational structure and a description of their functions; and (b) Amending the responsibilities of the Office of Management Services to remove the function of administering FCA's information resources management program; (3) In Sec. 606.670, removing from paragraph (i) the words ``Director, Equal Employment Opportunity'' and adding in their place the words ``Equal Employment Opportunity and Inclusion Director''. II. Certain Finding We have determined that the amendments involve Agency management and personnel and other minor technical changes. Therefore, the amendments do not constitute a rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), 5 U.S.C. 551, 553(a)(2). Under the APA, the public may participate in the promulgation of rules that have a substantial impact on the public. The amendments to our regulations relate to Agency management and personnel and a minor technical change only and have no direct impact on the public and, therefore, do not require public participation. Even if these amendments were a rulemaking under 5 U.S.C. 551, 553(a)(2) of the APA, we have determined that notice and public comment are unnecessary and contrary to the public interest. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(A) and (B) of the APA, an agency may publish regulations in final form when they involve matters of agency organization or where the agency for good cause finds that notice and public comment are impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest. As discussed above, this amendment results from recent office reorganizations. Because the amendments will provide accurate and current information on the organization of the FCA and update the citation to the Act, it would be contrary to the public interest to delay amending the regulations. III. Regulatory Flexibility Act Pursuant to section 605(b) of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), FCA hereby certifies that the final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Each of the banks in the Farm Credit System (System), considered together with its affiliated associations, has assets and annual income in excess of the amounts that would qualify them as small entities. Therefore, System institutions are not ``small entities'' as defined in the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects 12 CFR Part 600 Organization and functions (Government agencies). 12 CFR Part 606 Administrative practice and procedure, Civil rights, Equal employment opportunity, Federal buildings and facilities, Individuals with disabilities. As stated in the preamble, parts 600 and 606 of chapter VI, title 12 of the Code of Federal Regulations are amended as follows: PART 600--ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS 0 1. The authority citation for part 600 continues to read as follows: Authority: Secs. 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10, 5.11, 5.17, 8.11 of the Farm Credit Act (12 U.S.C. 2241, 2242, 2243, 2244, 2245, 2252, 2279aa-11). 0 2. Revise Sec. 600.1 to read as follows: Sec. 600.1 The Farm Credit Act. The Farm Credit Act of 1971, Public Law 92-181 recodified and replaced the prior laws under which the Farm Credit Administration (FCA) and the institutions of the Farm Credit System (System or FCS) were organized and operated. The prior laws, which were repealed and superseded by the Act, are identified in section 5.40(a) of the Act. Subsequent amendments to the Act and enactment dates are as follows: Public Law 94-184, December 31, 1975; Public Law 95-443, October 10, 1978; Public Law 96-592, December 24, 1980; Public Law 99-190, December 19, 1985; Public Law 99-198, December 23, 1985; Public Law 99-205, December 23, 1985; Public Law 99-509, October 21, 1986; Public Law 100- 233, January 6, 1988; Public Law 100-399, August 17, 1988; Public Law 100-460, October 1, 1988; Public Law 101-73, August 9, 1989; Public Law 101-220, December 12, 1989; Public Law 101-624, November 28, 1990; Public Law 102-237, December 13, 1991; Public Law 102-552, October 28, 1992; Public Law 103-376, October 19, 1994; Public Law 104-105, February 10, 1996; Public Law 104-316, October 19, 1996; Public Law 107-171, May 13, 2002; Public Law 110-246, June 18, 2008. The law is codified at 12 U.S.C. 2000, et seq. 0 3. Revise Sec. 600.4 to read as follows: Sec. 600.4 Organization of the Farm Credit Administration. (a) Offices and functions. The primary offices of the FCA are: (1) Office of Congressional and Public Affairs. The Office of Congressional and Public Affairs performs Congressional liaison duties and coordinates and disseminates Agency communications. (2) Office of Examination. The Office of Examination evaluates the safety and soundness of FCS institutions and their compliance with law and regulations and manages FCA's enforcement and supervision functions. (3) Office of General Counsel. The Office of General Counsel provides legal advice and services to the FCA Chairman, the FCA Board, and Agency staff. (4) Office of Inspector General. The Office of Inspector General conducts independent audits, inspections, and investigations of Agency programs and operations and reviews proposed legislation and regulations. (5) Office of Regulatory Policy. The Office of Regulatory Policy develops policies and regulations for the FCA Board's consideration; evaluates regulatory and statutory prior approvals; [[Page 68429]] manages the Agency's chartering activities; and analyzes policy and strategic risks to the System. (6) Office of Management Services. The Office of Management Services provides financial management services. It administers the Agency's human resources management program, contracts, procurement, mail services, and payroll. (7) Office of Secondary Market Oversight. The Office of Secondary Market Oversight regulates and examines the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation for safety and soundness and compliance with law and regulations. (8) Secretary to the Board. The Secretary to the Board serves as the parliamentarian for the Board and keeps permanent and complete records and minutes of the acts and proceedings of the Board. (9) Office of the Chief Operating Officer. The Chief Operating Officer has broad responsibility for planning, directing, and controlling the operations of the Offices of Management Services, Information Technology, Examination, Regulatory Policy, and General Counsel in accordance with the operating philosophy and policies of the FCA Board. (10) Designated Agency Ethics Official. The Designated Agency Ethics Official is designated by the FCA Chairman to administer the provisions of title I of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, as amended, to coordinate and manage FCA's ethics program, and to provide liaison to the Office of Government Ethics with regard to all aspects of FCA's ethics program. (11) Office of Information Technology. The Office of Information Technology manages information resources management program and delivers the Agency's information technology, data analysis infrastructure, and the security supporting Agency technology resources. (12) Equal Employment Opportunity and Inclusion. The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Inclusion manages and directs the Agency-wide Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity Program for FCA and FCSIC. The office serves as the chief liaison with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Office of Personnel Management on all Equal Employment Opportunity, diversity, and inclusion issues. The office provides counsel and leadership to Agency management to carry out its continuing policy and program of nondiscrimination, affirmative action, and diversity. (b) Additional Information. You may obtain more information on the FCA's organization by visiting our Web site at http://www.fca.gov. You may also contact the Office of Congressional and Public Affairs: (1) In writing at FCA, 1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean, Virginia 22102-5090; (2) By email at info-line@fca.gov; or (3) By telephone at (703) 883-4056. PART 606--ENFORCEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY THE FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION 0 4. The authority citation for part 606 continues to read as follows: Authority: 29 U.S.C. 794. Sec. 606.670 [Amended] 0 5. Amend Sec. 606.670 by removing the words ``Director, Equal Employment Opportunity'' and adding in their place, the words ``Equal Employment Opportunity and Inclusion Director'' in paragraph (i). Dated: October 30, 2015. Dale L. Aultman, Secretary, Farm Credit Administration Board. [FR Doc. 2015-28244 Filed 11-4-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6705-01-P
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to utilize these programs, while not the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT three years from the handler’s first date
impacting the calculations for free and section. of shipment into such outlets.
restricted percentages. Another This rule invites comments on * * * * *
alternative considered was maintaining changes to the exemption requirements (d) Review of applications. A Board
the current composition of the currently prescribed under the order. appointed subcommittee shall review
subcommittee responsible for reviewing Any comments received will be applications for exemption or renewal
exemption requests. However, the Board considered prior to the finalization of of exemption and either approve or
wanted to specify that the subcommittee this rule. deny the exemption. The subcommittee
be composed of members who are not After consideration of all relevant shall consist of three members and one
affiliated with any handler. Therefore, material presented, including the alternate, each having no handler
for the reasons mentioned above, these Board’s recommendation, and other affiliation but knowledge of the tart
alternatives were rejected. information, it is found that this interim cherry industry, one of whom shall be
In accordance with the Paperwork rule, as hereinafter set forth, will tend the public member or the alternate
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. to effectuate the declared policy of the public member if available to serve. Any
Chapter 35), the order’s information Act. denial of an application for exemption
collection requirements have been or renewal of an existing exemption
previously approved by the Office of Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553, it is also
found and determined upon good cause shall be served on the applicant by
Management and Budget (OMB) and certified mail and shall state the reasons
assigned OMB No. 0581–0177, (Tart that it is impracticable, unnecessary,
and contrary to the public interest to for the denial. Within 10 days after the
Cherries Grown in the States of receipt of a denial, the applicant may
Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, give preliminary notice prior to putting
this rule into effect and that good cause file an appeal, in writing, with the
Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Deputy Administrator, Specialty Crops
Wisconsin). No changes in those exists for not postponing the effective
date of this rule until 30 days after Program, supported by any arguments
requirements as a result of this action and evidence the applicant may wish to
are necessary. Should any changes publication in the Federal Register
because: (1) The Board would like this offer as to why the application for
become necessary, they would be exemption or renewal of exemption
submitted to OMB for approval. in in place as soon as possible should
volume regulation be recommended for should have been approved. The Deputy
Accordingly, this rule will not impose Administrator, upon consideration of
any additional reporting or this season so handlers can consider
these changes when making plans; (2) such appeal, will take such action as
recordkeeping requirements on either
the Board unanimously recommended deemed appropriate with respect to the
small or large tart cherry handlers. As
these changes at a public meeting and application for exemption or renewal of
with all Federal marketing order
interested parties had an opportunity to exemption.
programs, reports and forms are
periodically reviewed to reduce provide input; and (3) this rule provides * * * * *
information requirements and a 60-day comment period and any Dated: October 30, 2015.
duplication by industry and public comments received will be considered Rex A. Barnes,
sector agencies. prior to finalization of this rule. Associate Administrator, Agricultural
AMS is committed to complying with List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 930 Marketing Service.
the E-Government Act to promote the [FR Doc. 2015–28141 Filed 11–4–15; 8:45 am]
use of the internet and other Marketing agreements, Reporting and BILLING CODE 3410–02–P
information technologies to provide recordkeeping requirements, Tart
increased opportunities for citizen cherries.
access to Government information and For the reasons set forth in the FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION
services, and for other purposes. preamble, 7 CFR part 930 is amended as
USDA has not identified any relevant follows: 12 CFR Parts 600 and 606
Federal rules that duplicate, overlap or
conflict with this rule. RIN 3052–AD08
PART 930—TART CHERRIES GROWN
The Board’s meeting was widely IN THE STATES OF MICHIGAN, NEW Organization and Functions;
publicized throughout the tart cherry YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, OREGON, Enforcement of Nondiscrimination on
industry and all interested persons were UTAH, WASHINGTON, AND the Basis of Handicap in Programs or
invited to attend and participate in WISCONSIN Activities Conducted by the Farm
Board deliberations on all issues. Like
Credit Administration; Organization of
all Board meetings, the June 25, 2015, ■ 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR the Farm Credit Administration
meeting was a public meeting and all part 930 continues to read as follows:
entities, both large and small, were able Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674. AGENCY: Farm Credit Administration.
to express views on these issues. ACTION: Final rule.
Finally, interested persons are invited to ■ 2. Section 930.162 is amended by
submit comments on this interim rule, revising the last sentence of paragraph SUMMARY: The Farm Credit
including the regulatory and (b)(2) and revising paragraph (d) to read Administration (FCA, we, our or
informational impacts of this action on as follows: Agency) issues a final rule amending
small businesses. our regulations in order to reflect
§ 930.162 Exemptions. internal organization changes. Another
A small business guide on complying
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with fruit, vegetable, and specialty crop * * * * * amendment updates a statutory citation
marketing agreements and orders may (b) * * * for the Farm Credit Act.
be viewed at: http://www.ams.usda.gov/ (2) * * * In addition, shipments of DATES: This regulation shall become
MarketingOrdersSmallBusinessGuide. tart cherries or tart cherry products in effective no earlier than 30 days after
Any questions about the compliance new market development and market publication in the Federal Register
guide should be sent to Jeffrey Smutney expansion outlets are eligible for during which either or both Houses of
at the previously mentioned address in handler diversion credit for a period of Congress are in session. We will publish
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manages the Agency’s chartering (b) Additional Information. You may redundancy. We are issuing this AD to
activities; and analyzes policy and obtain more information on the FCA’s ensure that the flightcrew has
strategic risks to the System. organization by visiting our Web site at procedures to address loss of
(6) Office of Management Services. http://www.fca.gov. You may also redundancy of SEC 1 and SEC 2. A SEC
The Office of Management Services contact the Office of Congressional and failure, in conjunction with a loss of
provides financial management services. Public Affairs: trimmable horizontal stabilizer (THS)
It administers the Agency’s human (1) In writing at FCA, 1501 Farm electrical control due to jamming or
resources management program, Credit Drive, McLean, Virginia 22102– rupture, could result in failure of an
contracts, procurement, mail services, 5090; elevator and aileron computer, and
and payroll. (2) By email at info-line@fca.gov; or consequent loss of elevator control and
(7) Office of Secondary Market (3) By telephone at (703) 883–4056. reduced control of the airplane.
Oversight. The Office of Secondary DATES: This AD becomes effective
Market Oversight regulates and PART 606—ENFORCEMENT OF
November 20, 2015.
examines the Federal Agricultural NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS
The Director of the Federal Register
Mortgage Corporation for safety and OF HANDICAP IN PROGRAMS OR
approved the incorporation by reference
soundness and compliance with law ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY THE
of a certain publication listed in this AD
and regulations. FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION
as of November 20, 2015.
(8) Secretary to the Board. The ■ 4. The authority citation for part 606 We must receive comments on this
Secretary to the Board serves as the continues to read as follows: AD by December 21, 2015.
parliamentarian for the Board and keeps ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
permanent and complete records and Authority: 29 U.S.C. 794.
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
minutes of the acts and proceedings of § 606.670 [Amended] 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
the Board. methods:
■ 5. Amend § 606.670 by removing the
(9) Office of the Chief Operating
words ‘‘Director, Equal Employment • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
Officer. The Chief Operating Officer has http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
broad responsibility for planning, Opportunity’’ and adding in their place,
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Opportunity and Inclusion Director’’ in • Fax: 202–493–2251.
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Information Technology, Examination, Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Regulatory Policy, and General Counsel Dated: October 30, 2015. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
in accordance with the operating Dale L. Aultman, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
philosophy and policies of the FCA Secretary, Farm Credit Administration Board. Washington, DC 20590.
Board. [FR Doc. 2015–28244 Filed 11–4–15; 8:45 am] • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
(10) Designated Agency Ethics BILLING CODE 6705–01–P Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Official. The Designated Agency Ethics 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Official is designated by the FCA W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Chairman to administer the provisions DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
of title I of the Ethics in Government Act p.m., Monday through Friday, except
of 1978, as amended, to coordinate and Federal Aviation Administration Federal holidays.
manage FCA’s ethics program, and to For service information identified in
provide liaison to the Office of 14 CFR Part 39 this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
Government Ethics with regard to all Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
[Docket No. FAA–2015–4211; Directorate
aspects of FCA’s ethics program. Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
Identifier 2015–NM–150–AD; Amendment
(11) Office of Information Technology. 39–18311; AD 2015–22–06] telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5
The Office of Information Technology 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-
manages information resources RIN 2120–AA64 eas@airbus.com; Internet http://
management program and delivers the www.airbus.com. You may view this
Agency’s information technology, data Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
referenced service information at the
analysis infrastructure, and the security Airplanes
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
supporting Agency technology AGENCY: Federal Aviation 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
resources. Administration (FAA), Department of For information on the availability of
(12) Equal Employment Opportunity Transportation (DOT). this material at the FAA, call 425–227–
and Inclusion. The Office of Equal ACTION: Final rule; request for 1221. It is also available on the Internet
Employment Opportunity and Inclusion comments. at http://www.regulations.gov by
manages and directs the Agency-wide searching for and locating Docket No.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal SUMMARY: We are adopting a new FAA–2015–4211.
Employment Opportunity Program for airworthiness directive (AD) for all
FCA and FCSIC. The office serves as the Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and Examining the AD Docket
chief liaison with the Equal A321 series airplanes. This AD was You may examine the AD docket on
Employment Opportunity Commission prompted by reports of spoiler and the Internet at http://
and the Office of Personnel Management elevator computer (SEC) latent failures; www.regulations.gov by searching for
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on all Equal Employment Opportunity, an undetected loss of a SEC in flight and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
diversity, and inclusion issues. The will result in loss in redundancy for 4211; or in person at the Docket
office provides counsel and leadership elevator control. This AD requires Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5
to Agency management to carry out its revising the After Start Normal p.m., Monday through Friday, except
continuing policy and program of Procedures section of the airplane flight Federal holidays. The AD docket
nondiscrimination, affirmative action, manual (AFM) to provide procedures contains this AD, the regulatory
and diversity. that will address this loss of evaluation, any comments received, and
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| Dates | This regulation shall become effective no earlier than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register during which either or both Houses of Congress are in session. We will publish notice of the effective date in the Federal Register. | |
| Contact | Michael T. Wilson, Policy Analyst, Office of Regulatory Policy, Farm Credit Administration, McLean, VA 22102-5090, (703) 883-4124, TTY (703) 883-4056, or Jane Virga, Senior Counsel, Office of General Counsel, Farm Credit Administration, McLean, VA 22102-5090, (703) 883-4071, TTY (703) 883- 4056. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 68427 | |
| RIN Number | 3052-AD08 | |
| CFR Citation | 12
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