Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/07/22/2016-16962/fca-organization-updates-and-technical-corrections
Timestamp: 2017-08-17 12:54:18
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A Rule by the Farm Credit Administration on 07/22/2016
81 FR 47691
2016-16962
12 CFR Part 606
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Mike Wilson, Policy Analyst, Office of Regulatory Policy, Farm Credit Administration, McLean, VA 22102-5090, (703) 883-4124, TTY (703) 883-4434; or Autumn Agans, Attorney-Advisor, Office of General Counsel, Farm Credit Administration, McLean, Virginia 22102-5090, (703) 883-4020, TTY (703) 883-4020.
The objective of this final rule is to reflect changes to the FCA's organizational structure and correct the zip code for the field office located in Irving, TX. In addition, references in our regulations to various FCA offices, which have changed, have been revised. We also are re-ordering the list of FCA offices into a more logical progression that is consistent with FCA's organizational chart.
On April 27, 2016, the FCA Board approved an organizational chart that separated the unrelated functions of the Office of Management Services (OMS) into the Office of Agency Services (OAS) and the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). This change will allow the Directors of the new offices to better focus on the core functions and duties of the offices.
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. Accordingly, we revise our regulations by:
(1) In § 600.2, changing the zip code for the Irving, TX field office from 75602-3957 to 75062-3906;
(2) In § 600.4,
(a) Including the Office of the Chief Financial Officer in FCA's organization structure;
(b) Including the Office of Agency Services in FCA's organizational structure;
(c) Removing the Office of Management Services from the FCA's organizational structure; and
(d) Re-ordering the list of FCA offices into a more logical progression that is consistent with FCA's organizational chart.
(3) In §§ 602.8, 603.340, and 606.670, changing the Office of Management Services to the Office of Agency Services, and corresponding office name abbreviations, where appropriate;
(4) In § 602.25, removing “Regulation and Policy Division” and changing the Office of Policy and Analysis to the Office of Regulatory Policy.
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, these amendments result 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.
For the reasons stated in the preamble, parts 600, 602, 603, and 606 of chapter VI, title 12 of the Code of Federal Regulations are amended as follows:
2. Amend § 600.2 in paragraph (b) by removing the zip code “75602-3957” and adding in its place the zip code “75062-3906.”
3. Revise § 600.4 to read as follows:
(a) Offices and functions. The primary offices of the FCA are:
(2) Secretary to the Board. The Secretary to the Board serves as the Start Printed Page 47692parliamentarian for the Board and keeps permanent and complete records and minutes of the acts and proceedings of the Board.
(7) 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, Examination, Regulatory Policy, and General Counsel in accordance with the operating philosophy and policies of the FCA Board.
(8) Office of Agency Services. The Office of Agency Services manages human capital and administrative services for the Agency. This includes providing the following services to the Agency: Staffing and placement, job evaluation, compensation and benefits, payroll administration, performance management and awards, employee relations, employee training and development, contracting, acquisitions, records and property management, supply services, agency purchase cards, design, publication, and mail service.
(9) Office of the Chief Financial Officer. The Office of the Chief Financial Officer manages and delivers timely, accurate, and reliable financial services to the Agency. The office establishes financial policies and procedures and oversees the formulation and execution of the Agency's budget. The office reports periodically on the status of the Agency's financial position, results of operations, and budgetary resources. It also oversees the Agency's travel management, internal controls, and personnel security programs.
(13) Office of General Counsel. The Office of General Counsel provides legal advice and services to the FCA Chairman, the FCA Board, and Agency staff.
(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:
4. The authority citation for part 602 continues to read as follows:
Authority: Secs. 5.9, 5.17, 5.59 of the Farm Credit Act (12 U.S.C. 2243, 2252, 2277a-8); 5 U.S.C. 301, 552; 12 U.S.C. 1821(t); 52 FR 10012; E.O. 12600; 52 FR 23781, 3 CFR 1987, p. 235.
5. Amend § 602.8 as follows:
a. In the second sentence of paragraph (a), by removing the words “Office of Management Services (OMS)” and adding in their place the words “Office of Agency Services (OAS).”
b. In paragraphs (b) and (c), by removing the abbreviation “OMS” and adding in its place the abbreviation “OAS” each place it appears.
6. Amend § 602.25 by removing the words “Regulation and Policy Division, Office of Policy and Analysis” and adding in their place the words “Office of Regulatory Policy.”
7. The authority citation for part 603 continues to read as follows:
Authority: Secs. 5.9, 5.17 of the Farm Credit Act (12 U.S.C. 2243, 2252); 5 U.S.C. app. 3, 5 U.S.C. 552a(j)(2) and (k)(2).
§ 603.340
8. Amend § 603.340 in paragraphs (a) and (b) by removing the words “Office of Management Services” and adding in their place the words “Office of Agency Services” each place they appear.
9. The authority citation for part 606 continues to read as follows:
§ 606.670
10. Amend § 606.670 in paragraph (c) by removing the words “Office of Management Services” and adding in their place the words “Office of Agency Services.”
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