Management of Property, 20703-20704 [05-7982]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 76 / Thursday, April 21, 2005 / Rules and Regulations (33) Where appropriate, borrowers may replace a cutout (item ‘‘af’’) and an arrester (item ‘‘ae’’) with a combination cutout/arrester (item ‘‘ax’’) without additional review and approval by RUS. The material for the assembly needs to be changed accordingly. (34) Additional information was added to the ‘‘Specifications for Pole Top Assemblies’’ stating that for NESC Grade B construction, the permitted line angles referenced on the pole top assemblies may need to be reduced based on the design engineer’s calculations. (35) Whereas the drawings for pole top assemblies do not show the permitted transverse load on the assemblies, the subtitles of the tables in Exhibit 1 referenced in the design parameters on the drawings specify the permitted transverse loads. (36) The alleged errors regarding the ‘‘wild leg’’ and the high side grounding on guide drawing G3.1G were checked and determined to be correct as drawn. Electronic (pdf) copies of this final rule and the new bulletin are available on the RUS Web site at https:// www.usda.gov/rus/electric/regs/ index.htm. Electronic and printed copies of the bulletin are also available from Publications Office, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, Rural Utilities Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250–1522. List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 1728 Electric power, Incorporation by reference, Loan programs-energy, Rural areas. I For reasons set out in the preamble, chapter XVII of title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations, is amended to read as follows: PART 1728—ELECTRIC STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION 1. The authority citation for part 1728 continues to read as follows: I Authority: 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq.; 7 U.S.C. 1921 et seq.; 6941 et seq. 2. Section 1728.97 is amended by: A. Revising the second sentence in paragraph (a), and I B. Amending paragraph (b) by removing the entries for Bulletin 50–3 and Bulleting 50–6; and adding to the list of bulletins, in numerical order, the entry for Bulletin 1728F–804. These revisions are to read as follows: I I § 1728.97 Incorporation by reference of electric standards and specifications. (a) * * * The bulletins containing construction standards (50–4 and VerDate jul<14>2003 16:25 Apr 20, 2005 Jkt 205001 1728F–803 to 1728F–811), may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. * * * * * * * * (b) List of Bulletins. * * * * * Bulletin 1728F–804 (D–804), Specification and Drawings for 12.47/7.2 kV Line Construction October 2005. * * * * * Dated: March 28, 2005. Curtis M. Anderson, Acting Administrator, Rural Utilities Service. [FR Doc. 05–7920 Filed 4–20–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–15–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Housing Service Rural Business—Cooperative Service Rural Utilities Service Farm Services Agency 20703 Programs Affected The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance programs affected by this action are 10.406—Farm Operating Loans and 10.407—Farm Ownership Loans. Intergovernmental Consultation Programs with Catalog Federal Domestic Assistance numbers 10.406 and 10.407 are not subject to the provisions of E.O. 12372 which requires intergovernmental consultation with State and local officials. Civil Justice Reform This final rule has been reviewed under E.O. 12988, Civil Justice Reform. When published: (1) Unless otherwise specifically provided, all State and local laws that are in conflict with this rule will be preempted; (2) no retroactive effect will be given this rule except as specifically prescribed in the rule; and (3) administrative proceedings of the National Appeals Division (7 CFR part 11) must be exhausted before litigation against the Department is instituted. 7 CFR Part 1955 Paperwork Reduction Act Management of Property There are no new reporting and recordkeeping requirements associated with this rule. AGENCIES: Rural Housing Service, Rural Business—Cooperative Service, Rural Utilities Service and Farm Service Agency, USDA. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Rural Housing Service (RHS) is amending this regulation to remove an incorrect reference. The intended effect of this change is to ensure that Agency regulations continue to provide current information. DATES: Effective Date: April 21, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brinder Billups, Chief, Policy and Program Management Branch, Procurement Management Division, Rural Development, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Stop 0741, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250–0741, Telephone: (202) 692–0247. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Classification This action is not subject to the provisions of Executive Order (E.O.) 12866 since it involves only internal Agency management. This action is not published for prior notice and comment under the Administrative Procedure Act since it involves only internal Agency management and publication for comment is unnecessary and contrary to the public interest. PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Unfunded Mandates Reform Act Title II of the Unfunded Mandate Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA), Public Law (Pub. L.) 104–4, establishes requirements for Federal agencies to assess the effects of their regulatory actions on State, local, and tribal governments and the private sector. Under section 202 of the UMRA, Federal agencies generally must prepare a written statement, including costbenefit analysis, for proposed and final rules with ‘‘Federal mandates’’ that may result in expenditures to State, local, or tribal governments, in the aggregate, or to the private sector, or $100 million or more in any 1 year. When such statement is needed for a rule, section 205 of the UMRA generally requires a Federal agency to identify and consider a reasonable number of regulatory alternatives and adopt the least costly, more cost-effective, or least burdensome alternative that achieves the objectives of the rule. This rule contains no Federal mandates (under the regulatory provisions of Title II of the UMA) for State, local, and tribal governments or the private sector. Therefore, this rule is not subject to the requirements of sections 202 and 205 of the UMRA. E:\FR\FM\21APR1.SGM 21APR1 20704 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 76 / Thursday, April 21, 2005 / Rules and Regulations Environmental Impact Statement This document has been reviewed in accordance with 7 CFR part 1940, subpart G, ‘‘Environmental Program.’’ It is the determination of RHS that the proposed action does not constitute a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the environment and in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, Public Law 91–190, an Environmental Impact Statement is not required. Executive Order 13132, Federalism The policies contained in this rule do not have any substantial direct effect on States, on the relationship between the National Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. Nor does this rule impose a substantial direct compliance cost on State and local governments. Therefore, consultation with the States is not required. List of Subjects in Part 1955 Government acquired property, Government property management. I Accordingly, Chapter XVIII, Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, is amended as follows: PART 1955—PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 1. The authority citation for part 1955 continues to read as follows: I Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 7 U.S.C. 1989; 42 U.S.C. 1480. Subpart B—Management of Property 2. Section 1955.65 is amended by revising paragraph (c)(3) to read as follows: I § 1955.65 Management of inventory and/or custodial real property. * * * * * (c) * * * (3) Specification of services. All management contracts will provide for termination by either the contractor or the Government upon 30 days written notice. Contracts providing for management of multiple properties will also provide for properties to be added or removed from the contractor’s assignment whenever necessary, such as when a property is acquired or taken into custody during the period of a contract or when a property is sold from inventory. If a contractor prepares repair specifications, that contractor will be excluded from the solicitation for making the repairs to avoid a conflict of interest. If a management contract calls for specification writing services, a clause VerDate jul<14>2003 16:25 Apr 20, 2005 Jkt 205001 must be inserted in the contract prohibiting the preparer or his/her associates from doing the repair work. * * * * * FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Dated: April 4, 2005. Gilbert Gonzalez, Under Secretary, Rural Development. Dated: April 11, 2005. J.B. Penn, Under Secretary, Farm and Foreign Agricultural Service. [FR Doc. 05–7982 Filed 4–20–05; 8:45 am] RIN 3064–AC85 BILLING CODE 3410–XV–P FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM 12 CFR Part 225 [Regulation Y] Bank Holding Companies and Change in Bank Control Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board). AGENCY: ACTION: Final rule; correction. SUMMARY: This correction amends a footnote reference in the text of 12 CFR part 225, Appendix A. DATES: Effective on April 21, 2005. John F. Connolly, Senior Supervisory Financial Analyst (202–452–3621 or john.f.connolly@frb.gov), Division of Banking Supervision and Regulation. For users of Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) only, contact 202–263–4869. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In part 225, Appendix A, Section III, D.1.b., footnote reference 52 in the text should be redesignated as footnote reference 55. The correction reads as follows: I Appendix A to Part 225—Capital Adequacy Guidelines for Banking Holding Companies: Risk-Based Measure [Corrected] III. * * * D. * * * 1. * * * b. * * * 55 * * * PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 International Banking Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). ACTION: Final rule; correction. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation published in the Federal Register of April 6, 2005, a final rule amending parts 303, 325, and 327 and revising subparts A and B of part 347. The regulations contained in subpart C of part 347 were not included in the publication. This document corrects the final rule by adding the regulations in subpart C of part 347 to the regulatory text. DATES: Effective on July 1, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rodney D. Ray, Counsel, Legal Division, (202) 898–3556 or rray@fdic.gov, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, 550 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20429. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation published in the Federal Register of April 6, 2005, a final rule amending parts 303, 325, and 327 and revising subparts A and B of part 347. Although the regulations in subpart C of part 347 were listed in the Table of Contents for part 347, the regulatory text of subpart C was not contained in the final rule. This document corrects the final rule by adding the regulations in subpart C of part 347 to the regulatory text. I In the final rule published on April 6, 2005, (70 FR 17550) make the following correction. On page 17572, in the third column after section 347.216, add Subpart C to read as follows: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Subpart C—International Lending § 347.301 Purpose, authority, and scope. Under the International Lending Supervision Act of 1983 (Title IX, Pub. L. 98–181, 97 Stat. 1153) (12 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.) (ILSA), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation prescribes the regulations in this subpart relating to international lending activities of banks. § 347.302 By order of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, April 15, 2005. Jennifer J. Johnson, Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. 05–8020 Filed 4–20–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210–01–P 12 CFR Part 347 Definitions. For the purposes of this subpart: (a) Administrative cost means those costs which are specifically identified with negotiating, processing and consummating the loan. These costs include, but are not necessarily limited to: legal fees; costs of preparing and E:\FR\FM\21APR1.SGM 21APR1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 76 (Thursday, April 21, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 20703-20704]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-7982]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Housing Service

Rural Business--Cooperative Service

Rural Utilities Service

Farm Services Agency

7 CFR Part 1955


Management of Property

AGENCIES: Rural Housing Service, Rural Business--Cooperative Service, 
Rural Utilities Service and Farm Service Agency, USDA.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Rural Housing Service (RHS) is amending this regulation to 
remove an incorrect reference. The intended effect of this change is to 
ensure that Agency regulations continue to provide current information.

DATES: Effective Date: April 21, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brinder Billups, Chief, Policy and 
Program Management Branch, Procurement Management Division, Rural 
Development, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Stop 0741, 1400 
Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250-0741, Telephone: (202) 
692-0247.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Classification

    This action is not subject to the provisions of Executive Order 
(E.O.) 12866 since it involves only internal Agency management. This 
action is not published for prior notice and comment under the 
Administrative Procedure Act since it involves only internal Agency 
management and publication for comment is unnecessary and contrary to 
the public interest.

Programs Affected

    The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance programs affected by 
this action are 10.406--Farm Operating Loans and 10.407--Farm Ownership 
Loans.

Intergovernmental Consultation

    Programs with Catalog Federal Domestic Assistance numbers 10.406 
and 10.407 are not subject to the provisions of E.O. 12372 which 
requires intergovernmental consultation with State and local officials.

Civil Justice Reform

    This final rule has been reviewed under E.O. 12988, Civil Justice 
Reform. When published: (1) Unless otherwise specifically provided, all 
State and local laws that are in conflict with this rule will be 
preempted; (2) no retroactive effect will be given this rule except as 
specifically prescribed in the rule; and (3) administrative proceedings 
of the National Appeals Division (7 CFR part 11) must be exhausted 
before litigation against the Department is instituted.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    There are no new reporting and recordkeeping requirements 
associated with this rule.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    Title II of the Unfunded Mandate Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA), Public 
Law (Pub. L.) 104-4, establishes requirements for Federal agencies to 
assess the effects of their regulatory actions on State, local, and 
tribal governments and the private sector. Under section 202 of the 
UMRA, Federal agencies generally must prepare a written statement, 
including cost-benefit analysis, for proposed and final rules with 
``Federal mandates'' that may result in expenditures to State, local, 
or tribal governments, in the aggregate, or to the private sector, or 
$100 million or more in any 1 year. When such statement is needed for a 
rule, section 205 of the UMRA generally requires a Federal agency to 
identify and consider a reasonable number of regulatory alternatives 
and adopt the least costly, more cost-effective, or least burdensome 
alternative that achieves the objectives of the rule.
    This rule contains no Federal mandates (under the regulatory 
provisions of Title II of the UMA) for State, local, and tribal 
governments or the private sector. Therefore, this rule is not subject 
to the requirements of sections 202 and 205 of the UMRA.

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Environmental Impact Statement

    This document has been reviewed in accordance with 7 CFR part 1940, 
subpart G, ``Environmental Program.'' It is the determination of RHS 
that the proposed action does not constitute a major Federal action 
significantly affecting the quality of the environment and in 
accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, Public 
Law 91-190, an Environmental Impact Statement is not required.

Executive Order 13132, Federalism

    The policies contained in this rule do not have any substantial 
direct effect on States, on the relationship between the National 
Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government. Nor does this 
rule impose a substantial direct compliance cost on State and local 
governments. Therefore, consultation with the States is not required.

List of Subjects in Part 1955

    Government acquired property, Government property management.

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Accordingly, Chapter XVIII, Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, is 
amended as follows:

PART 1955--PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

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1. The authority citation for part 1955 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 7 U.S.C. 1989; 42 U.S.C. 1480.

Subpart B--Management of Property

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2. Section 1955.65 is amended by revising paragraph (c)(3) to read as 
follows:


Sec.  1955.65  Management of inventory and/or custodial real property.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (3) Specification of services. All management contracts will 
provide for termination by either the contractor or the Government upon 
30 days written notice. Contracts providing for management of multiple 
properties will also provide for properties to be added or removed from 
the contractor's assignment whenever necessary, such as when a property 
is acquired or taken into custody during the period of a contract or 
when a property is sold from inventory. If a contractor prepares repair 
specifications, that contractor will be excluded from the solicitation 
for making the repairs to avoid a conflict of interest.
    If a management contract calls for specification writing services, 
a clause must be inserted in the contract prohibiting the preparer or 
his/her associates from doing the repair work.
* * * * *

    Dated: April 4, 2005.
Gilbert Gonzalez,
Under Secretary, Rural Development.
    Dated: April 11, 2005.
J.B. Penn,
Under Secretary, Farm and Foreign Agricultural Service.
[FR Doc. 05-7982 Filed 4-20-05; 8:45 am]
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