81 FR 95853 - Post-Employment Conflict of Interest Restrictions; Revision of Departmental Component Designations
OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 250 (December 29, 2016)
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 250 (December 29, 2016)
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Prices of new books are listed in the first FEDERAL REGISTER issue of each week. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 250 / Thursday, December 29, 2016 / Rules and Regulations [[Page 95853]] OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS 5 CFR Part 2641 RIN 3209-AA14 Post-Employment Conflict of Interest Restrictions; Revision of Departmental Component Designations AGENCY: Office of Government Ethics. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE) is issuing this final rule to revise the component designations of two agencies for purposes of the one-year post-employment conflict of interest restriction for senior employees. Specifically, OGE is revoking two existing component designations and adding five new component designations, based on the recommendations of the agencies concerned. DATES: This rule is effective December 29, 2016, except for the amendments to Appendix B to 5 CFR part 2641 set forth in amendatory instructions 2.b. and 2.c., which are effective March 29, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kimberly L. Sikora Panza, Associate Counsel, Office of Government Ethics, Suite 500, 1201 New York Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20005-3917; Telephone: (202) 482-9300; TTY: (800) 877-8339; FAX: (202) 482-9237. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Director of OGE (Director) is authorized by 18 U.S.C. 207(h) to designate distinct and separate departmental or agency components in the executive branch for purposes of 18 U.S.C. 207(c), the one-year post-employment conflict of interest restriction for senior employees. The representational bar of 18 U.S.C. 207(c) usually extends to the whole of any department or agency in which a former senior employee served in any capacity during the year prior to termination from a senior employee position. However, 18 U.S.C. 207(h) provides that whenever the Director determines that an agency or bureau within a department or agency in the executive branch exercises functions which are distinct and separate from the remaining functions of the department or agency and there exists no potential for use of undue influence or unfair advantage based on past Government service, the Director shall by rule designate such agency or bureau as a separate component of that department or agency. Under 18 U.S.C. 207(h)(2), component designations do not apply to persons employed at a rate of pay specified in or fixed according to subchapter II of 5 U.S.C. chapter 53 (the Executive Schedule). Component designations are listed in appendix B to 5 CFR part 2641. Pursuant to the procedures prescribed in 5 CFR 2641.302(e), two agencies forwarded written requests to OGE to amend their listings in appendix B to part 2641, and on October 18, 2016, OGE published a proposed rule in the Federal Register, 81 FR 71644, Oct. 18, 2016, that proposed to revise the component designations of those two agencies. The proposed rule provided a 30-day comment period, which ended on November 17, 2016. OGE did not receive any comments. The rationale for the proposed rule, which OGE is now adopting as final, is explained in the preamble at: https://www.thefederalregister.org/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-10-18/pdf/2016-25054.pdf. For the reasons stated in the preamble to the proposed rule, OGE is granting the request of the Department of Labor and is amending the agency's listing in appendix B to part 2641 to remove the designation of the Employment Standards Administration (ESA), and in the place of ESA, designate the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Office of Labor Management Standards, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, and the Wage and Hour Division as distinct and separate components of the Department of Labor for purposes of 18 U.S.C. 207(c). OGE also is granting the request of the Department of Transportation and amending the agency's listing in appendix B to part 2641 to remove the designation of the Surface Transportation Board and designate the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration as a distinct and separate component of the Department of Transportation for purposes of 18 U.S.C. 207(c). As indicated in 5 CFR 2641.302(f), a designation ``shall be effective on the date the rule creating the designation is published in the Federal Register and shall be effective as to individuals who terminated senior service either before, on or after that date.'' Initial designations in appendix B to part 2641 were effective as of January 1, 1991. The effective date of subsequent designations is indicated by means of parenthetical entries in appendix B. The new component designations made in this rule are effective December 29, 2016. As also indicated in 5 CFR 2641.302(f), revocation of a component designation is effective 90 days after the publication in the Federal Register of the rule that revokes the designation. Accordingly, the component designation revocations made in this rule will take effect March 29, 2017. Revocations are not effective as to any individual terminating senior service prior to the expiration of the 90-day period. II. Matters of Regulatory Procedure Regulatory Flexibility Act As Director of the Office of Government Ethics, I certify under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. chapter 6) that this final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities because it affects only Federal departments and agencies and current and former Federal employees. Paperwork Reduction Act The Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 35) does not apply to this final rule because it does not contain information collection requirements that require the approval of the Office of Management and Budget. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act For purposes of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. chapter 25, subchapter II), this final rule will not significantly or uniquely affect small governments and will not result in increased expenditures by State, local, and tribal governments, in the aggregate, [[Page 95854]] or by the private sector, of $100 million or more (as adjusted for inflation) in any one year. Congressional Review Act The final rule is not a major rule as defined in 5 U.S.C. chapter 8, Congressional Review of Agency Rulemaking. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 In promulgating this final rule, the Office of Government Ethics has adhered to the regulatory philosophy and the applicable principles of regulation set forth in Executive Orders 12866 and 13563. This rule has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Order 12866 because it is not a ``significant'' regulatory action for the purposes of that order. Executive Order 12988 As Director of the Office of Government Ethics, I have reviewed this final rule in light of section 3 of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, and certify that it meets the applicable standards provided therein. List of Subjects in 5 CFR Part 2641 Conflict of interests, Government employees. Approved: December 22, 2016. Walter M. Shaub, Jr., Director,Office of Government Ethics. Accordingly, for the reasons set forth in the preamble, the Office of Government Ethics is amending 5 CFR part 2641 as set forth below: PART 2641--POST-EMPLOYMENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST RESTRICTIONS 0 1. The authority citation for part 2641 continues to read as follows: Authority: 5 U.S.C. app. (Ethics in Government Act of 1978); 18 U.S.C. 207; E.O. 12674, 54 FR 15159, 3 CFR, 1989 Comp., p. 215, as modified by E.O. 12731, 55 FR 42547, 3 CFR, 1990 Comp., p. 306. 0 2. Amend appendix B to part 2641 as follows: 0 a. Revise the listings for Parent: Department of Labor and Parent: Department of Transportation. 0 b. Effective March 29, 2017, remove the Employment Standards Administration component from the listing for Parent: Department of Labor 0 c. Effective March 29, 2017, remove the Surface Transportation Board component from the listing for Parent: Department of Transportation. The revisions read as follows: Appendix B to Part 2641--Agency Components for Purposes of 18 U.S.C. 207(c) * * * * * Parent: Department of Labor Components: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employee Benefits Security Administration (formerly Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration) (effective May 16, 1997). Employment and Training Administration. Employment Standards Administration. Mine Safety and Health Administration. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Office of Disability Employment Policy (effective January 30, 2003). Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (effective December 29, 2016). Office of Labor Management Standards (effective December 29, 2016). Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (effective December 29, 2016). Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (effective May 25, 2011). Wage and Hour Division (effective December 29, 2016). * * * * * Parent: Department of Transportation Components: Federal Aviation Administration. Federal Highway Administration. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (effective January 30, 2003). Federal Railroad Administration. Federal Transit Administration. Maritime Administration. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (effective December 29, 2016). Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. Surface Transportation Board (effective May 16, 1997). * * * * * [FR Doc. 2016-31457 Filed 12-28-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6345-03-P
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or by the private sector, of $100 million Appendix B to Part 2641—Agency 07 for Eurocopter France (now Airbus
or more (as adjusted for inflation) in any Components for Purposes of 18 U.S.C. Helicopters) Model AS350B3 and
one year. 207(c) EC130B4 helicopters. AD 2010–21–07
* * * * * required inspecting the pilot’s and co-
Congressional Review Act
pilot’s throttle twist for proper operation
Parent: Department of Labor
The final rule is not a major rule as of the contactors. This new AD retains
defined in 5 U.S.C. chapter 8, Components: the requirements of AD 2010–21–07,
Congressional Review of Agency Bureau of Labor Statistics. includes additional inspection
Rulemaking. Employee Benefits Security Administration procedures, and revises the inspection
(formerly Pension and Welfare Benefits
interval. These actions are intended to
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 Administration) (effective May 16, 1997).
Employment and Training Administration. address the unsafe condition on these
In promulgating this final rule, the Employment Standards Administration. products.
Office of Government Ethics has Mine Safety and Health Administration. DATES: This AD is effective February 2,
adhered to the regulatory philosophy Occupational Safety and Health 2017.
and the applicable principles of Administration. The Director of the Federal Register
regulation set forth in Executive Orders Office of Disability Employment Policy
(effective January 30, 2003). approved the incorporation by reference
12866 and 13563. This rule has not been of certain publications listed in this AD
Office of Federal Contract Compliance
reviewed by the Office of Management Programs (effective December 29, 2016). as of February 2, 2017.
and Budget under Executive Order Office of Labor Management Standards ADDRESSES: For service information
12866 because it is not a ‘‘significant’’ (effective December 29, 2016). identified in this final rule, contact
regulatory action for the purposes of Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs Airbus Helicopters, Inc., 2701 N. Forum
that order. (effective December 29, 2016).
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052;
Executive Order 12988 (effective May 25, 2011). telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–
Wage and Hour Division (effective December 0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at http://
As Director of the Office of 29, 2016). www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub.
Government Ethics, I have reviewed this You may view this referenced service
final rule in light of section 3 of * * * * *
Parent: Department of Transportation
information at the FAA, Office of the
Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Regional Counsel, 10101 Hillwood
Reform, and certify that it meets the Components: Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas, 76177. It is
applicable standards provided therein. Federal Aviation Administration. also available on the Internet at http://
Federal Highway Administration. www.regulations.gov by searching for
List of Subjects in 5 CFR Part 2641 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
(effective January 30, 2003). and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
Conflict of interests, Government 0498.
employees. Federal Railroad Administration.
Federal Transit Administration. Examining the AD Docket
Approved: December 22, 2016. Maritime Administration.
Walter M. Shaub, Jr., National Highway Traffic Safety You may examine the AD docket on
Director,Office of Government Ethics. Administration. the Internet at http://
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety www.regulations.gov in Docket No.
Accordingly, for the reasons set forth Administration (effective December 29, FAA–2014–0498; or in person at the
in the preamble, the Office of 2016). Docket Management Facility between 9
Government Ethics is amending 5 CFR Saint Lawrence Seaway Development
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
part 2641 as set forth below: Corporation.
Surface Transportation Board (effective May Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
PART 2641—POST-EMPLOYMENT 16, 1997). docket contains this AD, the European
CONFLICT OF INTEREST Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any
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incorporated-by-reference information,
the economic evaluation, any comments
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■ 1. The authority citation for part 2641 received, and other information. The
continues to read as follows: address for the Docket Office (phone:
800–647–5527) is Document
Authority: 5 U.S.C. app. (Ethics in DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Government Act of 1978); 18 U.S.C. 207; E.O.
Management Facility, U.S. Department
12674, 54 FR 15159, 3 CFR, 1989 Comp., p. Federal Aviation Administration of Transportation, Docket Operations,
215, as modified by E.O. 12731, 55 FR 42547, M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
3 CFR, 1990 Comp., p. 306. 14 CFR Part 39 Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
■ 2. Amend appendix B to part 2641 as [Docket No. FAA–2014–0498; Directorate FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
follows: Identifier 2013–SW–052–AD; Amendment
39–18745; AD 2016–25–19]
George Schwab, Aviation Safety
■ a. Revise the listings for Parent:
Engineer, Safety Management Group,
Department of Labor and Parent: RIN 2120–AA64 Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101
Department of Transportation. Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas,
■ b. Effective March 29, 2017, remove Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 76101; telephone (817) 222–5110; email
the Employment Standards Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter george.schwab@faa.gov.
Administration component from the France) Helicopters
rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with RULES
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
listing for Parent: Department of Labor AGENCY: Federal Aviation
■ c. Effective March 29, 2017, remove Discussion
Administration (FAA), DOT.
the Surface Transportation Board We issued a notice of proposed
ACTION: Final rule.
component from the listing for Parent: rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Department of Transportation. SUMMARY: We are superseding part 39 to remove AD 2010–21–07,
The revisions read as follows: airworthiness directive (AD) 2010–21– Amendment 39–16467 (75 FR 63052,
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| Dates | This rule is effective December 29, 2016, except for the amendments to Appendix B to 5 CFR part 2641 set forth in amendatory instructions 2.b. and 2.c., which are effective March 29, 2017. | |
| Contact | Kimberly L. Sikora Panza, Associate Counsel, Office of Government Ethics, Suite 500, 1201 New York Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20005-3917; Telephone: (202) 482-9300; TTY: (800) 877-8339; FAX: (202) 482-9237. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 95853 | |
| RIN Number | 3209-AA14 | |
| CFR Associated | Conflict of Interests and Government Employees |
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