81 FR 88975 - Releasing Information; Availability of Records of the Farm Credit Administration; FOIA Fees

FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 237 (December 9, 2016)

The Farm Credit Administration (FCA or Agency) issued a final rule amending its regulations to reflect changes to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 requires FCA to amend its FOIA regulations to extend the deadline for administrative appeals, to add information on dispute resolution services, and to amend the way FCA charges fees. In accordance with the law, the effective date of the rule is no earlier than 30 days from the date of publication in the Federal Register during which either or both Houses of Congress are in session.

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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 237 / Friday, December 9, 2016 / 
Rules and Regulations

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FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION

12 CFR Part 602

RIN 3052-AD18


Releasing Information; Availability of Records of the Farm Credit 
Administration; FOIA Fees

AGENCY: Farm Credit Administration.

ACTION: Notice of effective date.

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SUMMARY: The Farm Credit Administration (FCA or Agency) issued a final 
rule amending its regulations to reflect changes to the Freedom of 
Information Act (FOIA). The FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 requires FCA 
to amend its FOIA regulations to extend the deadline for administrative 
appeals, to add information on dispute resolution services, and to 
amend the way FCA charges fees. In accordance with the law, the 
effective date of the rule is no earlier than 30 days from the date of 
publication in the Federal Register during which either or both Houses 
of Congress are in session.

DATES: Effective date: Under the authority of 12 U.S.C. 2252, the 
regulation amending 12 CFR part 602 published on September 15, 2016 (81 
FR 63365) is effective December 9, 2016.

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
Autumn Agans, Attorney-Advisor, Office of General Counsel, Farm Credit 
Administration, McLean, VA 22102-5090, (703) 883-4020, TTY (703) 883-
4056.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Farm Credit Administration (FCA or 
Agency) issued a final rule amending its regulations to reflect changes 
to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The FOIA Improvement Act of 
2016 requires FCA to amend its FOIA regulations to extend the deadline 
for administrative appeals, to add information on dispute resolution 
services, and to amend the way FCA charges fees. In accordance with 12 
U.S.C. 2252, the effective date of the final rule is no earlier than 30 
days from the date of publication in the Federal Register during which 
either or both Houses of Congress are in session. Based on the records 
of the sessions of Congress, the effective date of the regulations is 
December 9, 2016. (12 U.S.C. 2252(a)(9) and (10))

    Dated: December 6, 2016.
Dale L. Aultman,
Secretary, Farm Credit Administration Board.
[FR Doc. 2016-29555 Filed 12-8-16; 8:45 am]
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