82 FR 50319 - Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct
POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 209 (October 31, 2017)
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 209 (October 31, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 209 (Tuesday, October 31, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 50319-50321] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-23576] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION 39 CFR Part 3000 [Docket No. RM2017-4; Order No. 4178] Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Commission revises its existing ethics rules to replace those duplicative rules with rules that reflect the Commission's current regulatory role under the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act. DATES: Effective date: November 30, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 202-789-6820. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Background III. Comments IV. Commission Analysis V. Ordering Paragraphs I. Introduction On May 24, 2017, the Postal Regulatory Commission (Commission) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend the Commission's ethics rules, 39 CFR subpart A of part 3000.\1\ On the same day, with the concurrence of the Office of Government Ethics (OGE), the Commission also issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend the supplemental standards of ethical conduct, 5 CFR part 5601, applicable to Commission employees.\2\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ 82 FR 23766 (May 24, 2017). The Commission posted this document on its Web site on May 19, 2017. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Amendments to Ethics Rules, May 19, 2017 (Order No. 3907). \2\ 82 FR 23758 (May 24, 2017). The Commission posted this document on its Web site on May 19, 2017. Order No. 3906, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Amendments to Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Postal Regulatory Commission, May 19, 2017. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive branch employees are subject to multiple federal ethics laws, regulations issued by OGE, and executive orders. Because existing 39 CFR subpart A of part 3000 contains several rules that are duplicative of rules contained in 5 CFR part 2638 and 5 CFR part 5601, as amended, the Commission will revise existing 39 CFR subpart A of part 3000. The Commission will replace those duplicative rules with rules that reflect the Commission's current regulatory role under the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act (PAEA), Public Law 109-435, 120 Stat. 3198 (2006). The revised rules will treat employees' and former employees' interactions with the Postal Service substantially the same as if those interactions were with entities that are not part of the federal government. II. Background The ethics rules contained in 39 CFR subpart A of part 3000 were adopted in a 1971 rulemaking, in which the Civil Service Commission promulgated employee conduct regulations on the Commission's behalf. 36 FR 5412 (Mar. 23, 1971). In 1993, the Commission collaborated with OGE to revise the Commission's ethics rules in 39 CFR subpart A of part 3000. 58 FR 42873, 42874 (Aug. 12, 1993). The Commission amended the ethics rules in 2001 to eliminate a redundant provision. 66 FR 32544, 32545 (Jun. 15, 2001). In 2006, the PAEA changed the agency's name from the Postal Rate Commission to the Postal Regulatory Commission and made several changes to the Commission's regulatory role. In 2007, the Commission amended its ethics rules to correct the statutory authority and the agency's name, both of which were changed by the PAEA. 72 FR 33164, 33165 (Jun. 15, 2007). In 2016, the Commission amended its ethics rules to redesignate the numbering to be consistent with the Federal Register Document Drafting Handbook and to correct the listed authority. 81 FR 42534, 42540 (Jun. 30, 2016). Neither amendment modernized the Commission's ethics rules to reflect the PAEA's enhancements to the Commission's responsibilities. Because the ethics rules in existing 39 CFR subpart A of part 3000 are redundant to rules contained in title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, the Commission undertook this rulemaking to streamline its regulations. Order No. 3907 at 4-5. Further, the PAEA's changes to the Commission's responsibilities drive the need to modernize the ethics rules to ensure that consistent rules will apply to employees' and former employees' interactions with entities outside the federal government and with the Postal Service. III. Comments The Commission received two sets of comments pertaining to the proposed revisions to the supplemental standards of ethical conduct and the Commission's ethics rules. Sum Comments. The Commission received the following comment through the www.federalregister.gov Web site: ``Any deletion of ethical conduct would not be in the best [[Page 50320]] interest of the American people due to transparency.'' \3\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \3\ Comment Received from Beth Sum, June 19, 2017 (Sum Comments). For transparency, this comment was posted to the Commission's Web site and associated with this docket. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- PR Comments. The Public Representative supports the proposed revisions.\4\ He deems it ``critical that the Commission's ethics rules accurately reflect its role as a regulator and are reflective of the agency's procedures.'' PR Comments at 2. He concludes that the proposed revisions serve the public interest, reinforce public perception of the Commission's integrity, and increase accessibility and transparency. Id. He states that ``the Commission's judgment that the standards applied to private firms should apply to the Postal Service is reasonable.'' Id. at 2-3. He also states that the proposed revisions help to ``maintain the public's confidence that Commission staff are fulfilling their roles impartially.'' Id. at 2. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \4\ Public Representative Comments on Notices of Proposed Rulemaking on Amendments to Ethics Rules and Amendments to Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Postal Regulatory Commission, June 26, 2017 (PR Comments). The Public Representative also filed a motion for late acceptance of his comments. Motion of Public Representative for Late Acceptance of Comments, June 26, 2017 (Motion). The Motion is granted. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- He observes that the proposed deletions are primarily editorial revisions made to delete duplicative and outdated sections. Id. at 3. He notes that the proposed deletions will not limit the ethical obligations of Commission employees. Id. IV. Commission Analysis Neither commenter suggested changes to the proposed rules. The Public Representative supports the proposed rules. Id. at 2-3. In response to the concern expressed in the Sum Comments, the Commission reiterates its commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards. As executive branch employees, Commission employees remain subject to several statutes governing conflicts of interests (see, e.g., 18 U.S.C. 201-219); the standards of ethical conduct appearing in Executive Order 12674, as amended by Executive Order 12731; \5\ and regulations promulgated by OGE relating to several issues, including financial disclosure, the standards of ethical conduct, and post-employment conflicts of interest (see, e.g., 5 CFR parts 2634, 2635, and 2641). Commission employees are also subject to the supplemental standards of ethical conduct, 5 CFR part 5601, which are also being revised to reflect the Commission's modern regulatory role under the PAEA and to remove duplicative and outdated provisions.\6\ The regulations at issue in this Order, the ethics rules applicable to Commission employees only, concern restrictions imposed upon Commission employees in addition to these laws and standards. The proposed revisions remain consistent with these laws and do not abrogate their application in any way. Streamlining the Commission's ethics rules supports OGE's mission to establish a single, comprehensive, and clear set of executive branch standards of ethical conduct in accordance with Executive Order 12731. The proposed revisions will not lead to any reduction in the ethical obligations of Commission employees. Ultimately, the proposed revisions will enhance the Commission's adherence to ethical conduct by more accurately reflecting the Commission's modern regulatory role under the PAEA. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \5\ See Executive Order No. 12674, 54 FR 15159 (Apr. 12, 1989); Executive Order No. 12731, 55 FR 42547 (Oct. 17, 1990). \6\ Order No. 4177, Order Amending Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Postal Regulatory Commission, October 25, 2017. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Specifically, the Commission deletes the four rules in existing 39 CFR subpart A of part 3000, which are redundant to provisions contained in title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as displayed in the following table: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Existing subpart A of Description of the Duplicative provision part 3000 existing rule contained in title 5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sec. 3000.5............ Cross-reference to 5 CFR 5601.101(a), as employee ethical amended by Order No. conduct standards and 4177. financial disclosure regulations. Sec. 3000.10........... Memorializing the 5 CFR part 2638. duties of the Designated Agency Ethics Official (DAEO) for the Commission. Sec. 3000.15........... Memorializing the 5 CFR 5601.102, as prohibition against amended by Order No. financial conflicts 4177. of interest. Sec. 3000.20........... Prohibited outside 5 CFR 5601.104(a) and employment, prior (b) and 5601.103(a), approval to engage in as amended by Order outside employment, No. 4177. and disqualification when seeking non- federal employment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Further, as detailed in Order No. 3907, the Commission issues replacement rules that will improve transparency and the ability of Commission employees to adhere to the highest ethical standards. Specifically, these rules treat employees' and former employees' interactions with the Postal Service substantially the same as if those interactions were with entities that are not part of the federal government. As noted by the Public Representative, this will serve the public interest and reinforce public perception of the Commission's integrity with respect to the oversight of the Postal Service. See PR Comments at 2. The Commission makes two editorial revisions. First, the Commission corrects the format of the cross-references to title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations in proposed Sec. Sec. 3000.10 and 3000.15. Second, the Commission clarifies the text of proposed Sec. 3000.10(a), relating to the obligation of Commission employees seeking employment with the Postal Service to provide written notice of disqualification to the DAEO. The Commission adds a cross-reference to reflect that this obligation supplements the requirement that Commission employees seeking non-federal employment provide written notice of disqualification to the DAEO. Also, the Commission adds a procedural sentence memorializing that the DAEO will inform the employee and the employee's supervisor in writing of each matter from which the employee is disqualified from participating. This clarifying revision will better ensure that the employee is disqualified from all applicable matters. For these reasons and those reasons detailed in Order No. 3907, the Commission adopts the proposed rules without substantial changes. V. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. Subpart A of part 3000 of title 39, Code of Federal Regulations, is [[Page 50321]] amended as set forth below the signature of this Order effective 30 days after the date of publication of this Order in the Federal Register. 2. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the Federal Register. List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 3000 Conflict of interests. By the Commission. Stacy L. Ruble, Secretary. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Commission amends chapter III of title 39 of the Code of Federal Regulations as follows: CHAPTER III--POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION 0 1. Under the authority of 39 U.S.C. 503, remove the heading of subchapter A. PART 3000--STANDARDS OF CONDUCT 0 2. The authority citation for part 3000 continues to read as follows: Authority: 39 U.S.C. 503; 504, 3603; E.O. 12674; 54 FR 15159; 3 CFR,1989 Comp., p. 215, as modified by E.O. 12731, 56 FR 42547, 3 CFR, 1990 Comp., p. 396, 5 CFR parts 2634 and 2635. 0 3. Revise subpart A of part 3000 to read as follows: Subpart A--General Provisions Sec. 3000.5 Post-employment restrictions. 3000.10 Additional required notification of disqualification when seeking employment. 3000.15 Additional restriction on acceptance of anything of value. 3000.20 [Reserved] Sec. 3000.5 Post-employment restrictions. All former employees of the Postal Regulatory Commission (Commission) are subject to the following restrictions on appearance and practice before the Commission on behalf of any participant, including the United States Postal Service (Postal Service): (a) No former employee of the Commission may practice or act as an attorney, expert witness, or representative in connection with any proceeding or matter before the Commission that the former employee has handled, advised, or participated in the consideration of while in the service of the Commission. (b) No former employee of the Commission may within 1 year after his or her employment has ceased, practice before or act as an attorney, expert witness, or representative in connection with any proceeding or matter before the Commission that was under the official responsibility of such individual, as defined in 18 U.S.C. 202(b), while in the service of the Commission. Sec. 3000.10 Additional required notification of disqualification when seeking employment. (a) Notwithstanding 5 CFR 2635.603(a), an employee that seeks employment with the Postal Service must provide written notice of disqualification to the Designated Agency Ethics Official (DAEO) consistent with 5 CFR 5601.103(a). The DAEO will inform the employee and the employee's supervisor in writing of each matter from which the employee is disqualified from participating. (b) An employee may withdraw written notice under paragraph (a) of this section consistent with 5 CFR 5601.103(b). Sec. 3000.15 Additional limitation on acceptance of anything of value. Regardless of 5 CFR 2635.203(b)(7), a Commission employee may not accept a gift from the Postal Service, unless another exception or exclusion to 5 CFR 2635.203 applies or a waiver is granted by the DAEO. Sec. 3000.20 [Reserved] [FR Doc. 2017-23576 Filed 10-30-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710-FW-P
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List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165 POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION 3198 (2006). The revised rules will treat
employees’ and former employees’
Marine safety, Navigation (water), 39 CFR Part 3000 interactions with the Postal Service
Reporting and recordkeeping substantially the same as if those
[Docket No. RM2017–4; Order No. 4178]
requirements, Security measures, interactions were with entities that are
Waterways. Supplemental Standards of Ethical not part of the federal government.
For the reasons discussed in the Conduct II. Background
preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission. The ethics rules contained in 39 CFR
CFR part 165 as follows: ACTION: Final rule. subpart A of part 3000 were adopted in
a 1971 rulemaking, in which the Civil
PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION SUMMARY: The Commission revises its Service Commission promulgated
AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS existing ethics rules to replace those employee conduct regulations on the
duplicative rules with rules that reflect Commission’s behalf. 36 FR 5412 (Mar.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 165 the Commission’s current regulatory 23, 1971). In 1993, the Commission
continues to read as follows: role under the Postal Accountability and collaborated with OGE to revise the
Enhancement Act. Commission’s ethics rules in 39 CFR
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191;
33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5; DATES: Effective date: November 30, subpart A of part 3000. 58 FR 42873,
Department of Homeland Security Delegation 2017. 42874 (Aug. 12, 1993). The Commission
No. 0170.1. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: amended the ethics rules in 2001 to
David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at eliminate a redundant provision. 66 FR
■ 2. Add § 165.T08–0891 to read as 202–789–6820. 32544, 32545 (Jun. 15, 2001).
follows: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
In 2006, the PAEA changed the
agency’s name from the Postal Rate
§ 165.T08–0891 Safety Zone: Monongahela Table of Contents Commission to the Postal Regulatory
River, Monongahela, PA. Commission and made several changes
I. Introduction
(a) Location. The following area is a II. Background to the Commission’s regulatory role. In
safety zone: All navigable waters of the III. Comments 2007, the Commission amended its
Monongahela River from mile marker IV. Commission Analysis ethics rules to correct the statutory
V. Ordering Paragraphs authority and the agency’s name, both of
(MM) 31.5 to MM 32.5.
I. Introduction which were changed by the PAEA. 72
(b) Effective date. This rule is effective FR 33164, 33165 (Jun. 15, 2007). In
from 8:30 p.m. through 10:30 p.m. on On May 24, 2017, the Postal 2016, the Commission amended its
November 17, 2017. Regulatory Commission (Commission) ethics rules to redesignate the
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with issued a notice of proposed rulemaking numbering to be consistent with the
the general regulations in § 165.23, entry to amend the Commission’s ethics rules, Federal Register Document Drafting
into this zone is prohibited unless 39 CFR subpart A of part 3000.1 On the Handbook and to correct the listed
same day, with the concurrence of the authority. 81 FR 42534, 42540 (Jun. 30,
authorized by the Captain of the Port
Office of Government Ethics (OGE), the 2016). Neither amendment modernized
Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh (COTP) or
Commission also issued a notice of the Commission’s ethics rules to reflect
a designated representative. proposed rulemaking to amend the the PAEA’s enhancements to the
(2) Persons or vessels requiring entry supplemental standards of ethical Commission’s responsibilities.
into or passage through the zone must conduct, 5 CFR part 5601, applicable to Because the ethics rules in existing 39
request permission from the COTP or a Commission employees.2 CFR subpart A of part 3000 are
designated representative. The Executive branch employees are redundant to rules contained in title 5
designated representative may be subject to multiple federal ethics laws, of the Code of Federal Regulations, the
contacted at 412–221–0807. regulations issued by OGE, and Commission undertook this rulemaking
(3) All persons and vessels shall executive orders. Because existing 39 to streamline its regulations. Order No.
CFR subpart A of part 3000 contains 3907 at 4–5. Further, the PAEA’s
comply with the instructions of the
several rules that are duplicative of changes to the Commission’s
COTP or a designated representative.
rules contained in 5 CFR part 2638 and responsibilities drive the need to
Designated representatives include
5 CFR part 5601, as amended, the modernize the ethics rules to ensure
United States Coast Guard
Commission will revise existing 39 CFR that consistent rules will apply to
commissioned, warrant, and petty subpart A of part 3000. The Commission
officers. employees’ and former employees’
will replace those duplicative rules with interactions with entities outside the
(d) Information broadcasts. The rules that reflect the Commission’s federal government and with the Postal
Captain COTP or a designated current regulatory role under the Postal Service.
representative will inform the public Accountability and Enhancement Act
through broadcast notices to mariners of (PAEA), Public Law 109–435, 120 Stat. III. Comments
the enforcement period for the safety The Commission received two sets of
zone as well as any changes in the 1 82 FR 23766 (May 24, 2017). The Commission
comments pertaining to the proposed
posted this document on its Web site on May 19,
planned schedule. 2017. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on
revisions to the supplemental standards
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Dated: October 26, 2017. Amendments to Ethics Rules, May 19, 2017 (Order of ethical conduct and the
No. 3907). Commission’s ethics rules.
L. McClain, Jr., 2 82 FR 23758 (May 24, 2017). The Commission Sum Comments. The Commission
Commander, Captain of the Port, U.S. Coast posted this document on its Web site on May 19, received the following comment
Guard. 2017. Order No. 3906, Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking on Amendments to Supplemental
through the www.federalregister.gov
[FR Doc. 2017–23652 Filed 10–30–17; 8:45 am] Web site: ‘‘Any deletion of ethical
Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the
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amended as set forth below the with any proceeding or matter before (TRPs) to implement the new X-factor to
signature of this Order effective 30 days the Commission that was under the become effective on December 1, 2017.
after the date of publication of this official responsibility of such In particular, the Commission amended
Order in the Federal Register. individual, as defined in 18 U.S.C. its rules to state that the X-factor shall
2. The Secretary shall arrange for 202(b), while in the service of the equal 2 percent effective December 1,
publication of this order in the Federal Commission. 2017. This document is consistent with
Register. the Order, which stated that the
§ 3000.10 Additional required notification Commission would publish a document
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 3000 of disqualification when seeking
employment.
in the Federal Register announcing the
Conflict of interests. effective date of this rule.
(a) Notwithstanding 5 CFR
By the Commission. DATES: The amendment to 47 CFR
2635.603(a), an employee that seeks
Stacy L. Ruble, 61.45(b)(1)(iv), published at June 2,
employment with the Postal Service
Secretary. 2017, 82 FR 25660, is effective October
must provide written notice of
31, 2017.
For the reasons discussed in the disqualification to the Designated
Agency Ethics Official (DAEO) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
preamble, the Commission amends
chapter III of title 39 of the Code of consistent with 5 CFR 5601.103(a). The William Kehoe, Pricing Policy Division,
Federal Regulations as follows: DAEO will inform the employee and the Wireline Competition Bureau, at (202)
employee’s supervisor in writing of each 418–7122, or email: william.kehoe@
CHAPTER III—POSTAL REGULATORY fcc.gov.
COMMISSION matter from which the employee is
disqualified from participating. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
■ 1. Under the authority of 39 U.S.C. (b) An employee may withdraw document announces that, on October
503, remove the heading of subchapter written notice under paragraph (a) of 13, 2017, OMB approved, for a period of
A. this section consistent with 5 CFR three years, the information collection
5601.103(b). requirement relating to § 61.45(b)(1)(iv)
PART 3000—STANDARDS OF
of the Commission’s rules, as contained
CONDUCT § 3000.15 Additional limitation on in the Commission’s Business Data
acceptance of anything of value.
■ 2. The authority citation for part 3000 Services Report and Order, FCC 17–43,
Regardless of 5 CFR 2635.203(b)(7), a published at 82 FR 25660, June 2, 2017.
continues to read as follows:
Commission employee may not accept a The OMB Control Number is 3060–
Authority: 39 U.S.C. 503; 504, 3603; E.O. gift from the Postal Service, unless
12674; 54 FR 15159; 3 CFR,1989 Comp., p.
0400. The Commission publishes this
another exception or exclusion to 5 CFR document as an announcement of the
215, as modified by E.O. 12731, 56 FR 42547, 2635.203 applies or a waiver is granted
3 CFR, 1990 Comp., p. 396, 5 CFR parts 2634 effective date of the rules. If you have
and 2635.
by the DAEO. any comments on the burden estimates
■ 3. Revise subpart A of part 3000 to § 3000.20 [Reserved] listed below, or how the Commission
read as follows: can improve the collections and reduce
[FR Doc. 2017–23576 Filed 10–30–17; 8:45 am] any burdens caused thereby, please
Subpart A—General Provisions BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P contact Nicole Ongele, Federal
Communications Commission, Room
Sec. 1–A620, 445 12th Street SW.,
3000.5 Post-employment restrictions.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS Washington, DC 20554. Please include
3000.10 Additional required notification of
disqualification when seeking COMMISSION the OMB Control Number, 3060–0400,
employment. in your correspondence. The
3000.15 Additional restriction on 47 CFR Part 61 Commission will also accept your
acceptance of anything of value. [WC Docket Nos. 16–143, 05–25, GN Docket
comments via email at PRA@fcc.gov.
3000.20 [Reserved] No. 13–5, RM–10593; FCC 17–43] To request materials in accessible
formats for people with disabilities
§ 3000.5 Post-employment restrictions. (Braille, large print, electronic files,
Business Data Services in an Internet
All former employees of the Postal Protocol Environment; Technology audio format), send an email to fcc504@
Regulatory Commission (Commission) Transitions; Special Access for Price fcc.gov or call the Consumer and
are subject to the following restrictions Cap Local Exchange Carriers; AT&T Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202)
on appearance and practice before the Corporation Petition for Rulemaking 418–0530 (voice), (202) 418–0432
Commission on behalf of any (TTY).
participant, including the United States AGENCY: Federal Communications
Postal Service (Postal Service): Commission. Synopsis
(a) No former employee of the ACTION: Final rule; announcement of As required by the Paperwork
Commission may practice or act as an effective date. Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507),
attorney, expert witness, or the FCC is notifying the public that it
representative in connection with any SUMMARY: In this document, the received final OMB approval on October
proceeding or matter before the Commission announces that the Office 13, 2017, for the information collection
Commission that the former employee of Management and Budget (OMB) has requirements contained in the
has handled, advised, or participated in approved, for a period of three years, an modifications to the Commission’s rules
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the consideration of while in the service information collection associated with in 47 CFR part 61. Under 5 CFR part
of the Commission. the Commission’s Business Data 1320, an agency may not conduct or
(b) No former employee of the Services Report and Order, FCC 17–43, sponsor a collection of information
Commission may within 1 year after his which, among other things, adopted an unless it displays a current, valid OMB
or her employment has ceased, practice X-factor of two percent and required Control Number.
before or act as an attorney, expert price cap ILECs to make a one-time No person shall be subject to any
witness, or representative in connection filing to revise their Tariff Review Plans penalty for failing to comply with a
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