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§ 8.8
[Amended]
6. Revise § 8.8 by:
a. Removing in the heading of
paragraph (b) the word ‘‘comptroller’’
and by adding in lieu thereof the word
‘‘Comptroller’’; and
I b. Removing in the first sentence of
paragraph (b) the word ‘‘Office’’ and by
adding in lieu thereof the word ‘‘OCC’’.
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Dated: November 10, 2005.
John C. Dugan,
Comptroller of the Currency.
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FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION
12 CFR Parts 600, 602, 603, 604, and
606
RIN 3052–AB82
Organization and Functions; Releasing
Information; Privacy Act Regulations;
Farm Credit Administration Board
Meetings; and Enforcement of
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of
Handicap in Programs or Activities
Conducted by the Farm Credit
Administration
This regulation will
become effective 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register
during which either one or both houses
of Congress are in session. We will
publish a notice of the effective date in
the Federal Register.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mark L. Johansen, Senior Policy
Analyst, Office of Regulatory Policy,
Farm Credit Administration, McLean,
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12 CFR Part 600
Organization and functions
(Government agencies).
Courts, Freedom of information,
Government employees.
SUMMARY: The Farm Credit
Administration (FCA or Agency) issues
a final rule amending its regulations on
the FCA’s organization and functions to
reflect the Agency’s organization,
update the statutory citation for the
Farm Credit Act, and identify those FCA
employees responsible for various
functions named in parts 602, 603, 604,
and 606 to conform to organizational
changes.
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List of Subjects
12 CFR Part 602
Farm Credit Administration.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
VA 22102–5090, (703) 883–4479, TTY
(703) 883–4434; or
Jane Virga, Senior Counsel, Legal
Counsel Division, Office of General
Counsel, Farm Credit Administration,
McLean, Virginia 22102–5090, (703)
883–4020, TTY (703) 883–4020.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are
amending our regulations to reflect
changes to the FCA’s organization and
identification of those FCA employees
responsible for various functions.
We revise the regulations by:
(1) Deleting a Chief Operating Officer
from the description of the organization;
(2) Changing the name of the Office of
Policy Development and Risk Control to
the Office of Regulatory Policy;
(3) Changing the name of the Office of
Resources Management to the Office of
Management Services;
(4) Including the Secretary to the
Board in FCA’s organizational structure;
and
(5) Providing the addresses of FCA
field offices. We also updated the
statutory citation for the Farm Credit
Act.
These amendments involve matters of
Agency organization and other minor
technical changes. Therefore, pursuant
to the Administrative Procedures Act, 5
U.S.C. 553(b), notice and public
comment are not required and/or are
unnecessary and contrary to the public
interest.
12 CFR Part 603
Privacy.
Sunshine Act.
12 CFR Part 606
Administrative practice and
procedure, Civil rights, Equal
employment opportunity, Federal
buildings and facilities, Individuals
with disabilities.
As stated in the preamble, parts 600,
602, 603, 604, and 606 of chapter VI,
title 12 of the Code of Federal
Regulations are amended as follows:
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PART 600—ORGANIZATION AND
FUNCTIONS
1. The authority citation for part 600
continues to read as follows:
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2. Revise subpart A, consisting of
§§ 600.1 to 600.4 to read as follows:
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Subpart A—Farm Credit
Administration
Sec.
600.1 The Farm Credit Act.
600.2 Farm Credit Administration.
600.3 Farm Credit Administration Board.
600.4 Organization of the Farm Credit
Administration.
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The Farm Credit Act.
The Farm Credit Act of 1971, Public
Law 92–181 recodified and replaced the
prior laws under which the Farm Credit
Administration (FCA) and the
institutions of the Farm Credit System
(System or FCS) were organized and
operated. The prior laws, which were
repealed and superseded by the Act, are
identified in section 5.40(a) of the Act.
Subsequent amendments to the Act and
enactment dates are as follows: Public
Law 94–184, December 31, 1975; Public
Law 95–443, October 10, 1978; Public
Law 96–592, December 24, 1980; Public
Law 99–190, December 19, 1985; Public
Law 99–198, December 23, 1985; Public
Law 99–205, December 23, 1985; Public
Law 99–509, October 21, 1986; Public
Law 100–233, January 6, 1988; Public
Law 100–399, August 17, 1988; Public
Law 100–460, October 1, 1988; Public
Law 101–73, August 9, 1989; Public
Law 101–220, December 12, 1989;
Public Law 101–624, November 28,
1990; Public Law 102–237, December
13, 1991; Public Law 102–552, October
28, 1992; Public Law 103–376, October
19, 1994; Public Law 104–105, February
10, 1996; Public Law 104–316, October
19, 1996; Public Law 107–171, May 13,
2002. The law is codified at 12 U.S.C.
2000, et seq.
§ 600.2
12 CFR Part 604
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Authority: Secs. 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10, 5.11,
5.17, 8.11 of the Farm Credit Act (12 U.S.C.
2241, 2242, 2243, 2244, 2245, 2252, 2279aa–
11).
Farm Credit Administration.
(a) Background. The Farm Credit
Administration is an independent, nonappropriated fund agency in the
executive branch of the Federal
Government. The FCA Board and
employees carry out the FCA’s
functions, powers, and duties.
(b) Locations. FCA’s headquarters
address is 1501 Farm Credit Drive,
McLean, Virginia 22102–5090. The FCA
has the following field offices:
1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean, VA
22102–5090.
2051 Killebrew Drive, Suite 610,
Bloomington, Minnesota 55425–1899.
511 East Carpenter Freeway, Suite 650,
Irving, TX 75062–3930.
3131 South Vaughn Way, Suite 250,
Aurora, CO 80014–3507.
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2180 Harvard Street, Suite 300,
Sacramento, California 95815–3323.
§ 600.3
Farm Credit Administration Board.
(a) FCA Board. The President
appoints the three full-time Board
members with the advice and consent of
the Senate. The Board manages,
administers, and establishes policies for
FCA. The Board promulgates the rules
and regulations implementing the Farm
Credit Act of 1971, as amended, and
provides for the examination of Farm
Credit System institutions.
(b) Chairman of the FCA Board. The
Chairman of the Board is FCA’s Chief
Executive Officer. The Chairman directs
the implementation of the policies and
regulations adopted by the Board and,
after consulting the Board, the execution
of the administrative functions and
duties of FCA. In carrying out the
Board’s policies, the Chairman acts as
the spokesperson for the Board and
represents the Board and FCA in their
official relations within the Federal
Government.
§ 600.4 Organization of the Farm Credit
Administration.
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PART 602—RELEASING
INFORMATION
3. The authority citation for part 602
continues to read as follows:
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(a) Offices and functions. The primary
offices of the FCA are:
(1) Office of Congressional and Public
Affairs. The Office of Congressional and
Public Affairs performs Congressional
liaison duties and coordinates and
disseminates Agency communications.
(2) Office of Examination. The Office
of Examination evaluates the safety and
soundness of FCS institutions and their
compliance with law and regulations
and manages FCA’s enforcement and
supervision functions.
(3) Office of General Counsel. The
Office of General Counsel provides legal
advice and services to the FCA
Chairman, the FCA Board, and Agency
staff.
(4) Office of Inspector General. The
Office of Inspector General conducts
independent audits, inspections, and
investigations of Agency programs and
operations and reviews proposed
legislation and regulations.
(5) Office of Regulatory Policy. The
Office of Regulatory Policy develops
policies and regulations for the FCA
Board’s consideration; evaluates
regulatory and statutory prior approvals;
manages the Agency’s chartering
activities; and analyzes policy and
strategic risks to the System.
(6) Office of Management Services.
The Office of Management Services
provides financial management services.
It administers the Agency’s information
resources management program; human
resources management program; and
contracts, procurement, mail services,
and payroll.
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(7) Office of Secondary Market
Oversight. The Office of Secondary
Market Oversight regulates and
examines the Federal Agricultural
Mortgage Corporation for safety and
soundness and compliance with law
and regulations.
(8) Secretary to the Board. The
Secretary to the Board serves as the
parliamentarian for the Board and keeps
permanent and complete records and
minutes of the acts and proceedings of
the Board.
(b) Additional Information. You may
obtain more information on the FCA’s
organization by visiting our Web site at
https://www.fca.gov. You may also
contact the Office of Congressional and
Public Affairs:
(1) In writing at FCA, 1501 Farm
Credit Drive, McLean, Virginia 22102–
5090;
(2) By e-mail at info-line@fca.gov; or
(3) By telephone at (703) 883–4056.
Authority: Secs. 5.9, 5.17; 12 U.S.C. 2243,
2252; 5 U.S.C. 301, 552; 52 FR 10012; E.O.
12600; 52 FR 23781, 3 CFR 1987, p. 235.
Subpart B—Availability of Records of
the Farm Credit Administration
§ 602.8
Authority: Secs. 5.9, 5.17 of the Farm
Credit Act; 12 U.S.C. 2243, 2252.
§ 604.435
[Amended]
8. Amend § 604.435 by removing the
words ‘‘Director, Office of Resources
Management’’ and adding in their place,
the words ‘‘Secretary to the Board’’ in
paragraph (e).
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PART 606—ENFORCEMENT OF
NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS
OF HANDICAP IN PROGRAMS OR
ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY THE
FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION
9. The authority citation for part 606
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 29 U.S.C. 794.
§ 606.670
[Amended]
10. Amend § 606.670 as follows:
A. By removing the words ‘‘Office of
Resources Management’’ and adding in
their place, the words ‘‘Office of
Management Services’’ in paragraph (c).
I B. By removing the words ‘‘Equal
Employment Opportunity Manager’’ and
adding in their place, the words
‘‘Director, Equal Employment
Opportunity’’ in paragraph (i).
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Dated: November 9, 2005.
Jeanette C. Brinkley,
Secretary, Farm Credit Administration Board.
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4. Amend § 602.8 as follows:
A. By removing the words ‘‘Office of
Resources Management (ORM)’’ and
adding in their place, the words ‘‘Office
of Management Services (OMS)’’ in the
second sentence of paragraph (a).
I B. By removing the acronym ‘‘ORM’’
and adding in its place, the acronym
‘‘OMS’’ each place it appears in
paragraphs (b) and (c).
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PART 603—PRIVACY ACT
REGULATIONS
5. The authority citation for part 603
continues to read as follows:
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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
[Amended]
6. Amend § 603.340 by removing the
words ‘‘Office of Resources
Management’’ and adding in their place,
the words ‘‘Office of Management
Services’’ each place they appear in
paragraphs (a) and (b).
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PART 604—FARM CREDIT
ADMINISTRATION BOARD MEETINGS
7. The authority citation for part 604
continues to read as follows:
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
13 CFR Part 120
Gulf Opportunity Pilot Loan Program
(GO Loan Pilot); Waiver of Regulatory
Provisions
U.S. Small Business
Administration (SBA).
ACTION: Notice of waiver of regulatory
provisions.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The U.S. Small Business
Administration (SBA) announces the
waiver for SBA’s GO Loan Pilot of
certain Agency regulations applicable to
the 7(a) Business Loan Program,
including those relating to personal
assets of borrowers, interest rates and
provisions that prohibit lenders from
charging certain fees. SBA’s GO Loan
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financing to those communities severely
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Rita. SBA intends for these waivers to
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FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION
12 CFR Parts 600, 602, 603, 604, and 606
RIN 3052-AB82
Organization and Functions; Releasing Information; Privacy Act
Regulations; Farm Credit Administration Board Meetings; and Enforcement
of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs or Activities
Conducted by the Farm Credit Administration
AGENCY: Farm Credit Administration.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Farm Credit Administration (FCA or Agency) issues a final
rule amending its regulations on the FCA's organization and functions
to reflect the Agency's organization, update the statutory citation for
the Farm Credit Act, and identify those FCA employees responsible for
various functions named in parts 602, 603, 604, and 606 to conform to
organizational changes.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This regulation will become effective 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register during which either one or both
houses of Congress are in session. We will publish a notice of the
effective date in the Federal Register.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark L. Johansen, Senior Policy
Analyst, Office of Regulatory Policy, Farm Credit Administration,
McLean, VA 22102-5090, (703) 883-4479, TTY (703) 883-4434; or
Jane Virga, Senior Counsel, Legal Counsel Division, Office of
General Counsel, Farm Credit Administration, McLean, Virginia 22102-
5090, (703) 883-4020, TTY (703) 883-4020.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are amending our regulations to reflect
changes to the FCA's organization and identification of those FCA
employees responsible for various functions.
We revise the regulations by:
(1) Deleting a Chief Operating Officer from the description of the
organization;
(2) Changing the name of the Office of Policy Development and Risk
Control to the Office of Regulatory Policy;
(3) Changing the name of the Office of Resources Management to the
Office of Management Services;
(4) Including the Secretary to the Board in FCA's organizational
structure; and
(5) Providing the addresses of FCA field offices. We also updated
the statutory citation for the Farm Credit Act.
These amendments involve matters of Agency organization and other
minor technical changes. Therefore, pursuant to the Administrative
Procedures Act, 5 U.S.C. 553(b), notice and public comment are not
required and/or are unnecessary and contrary to the public interest.
List of Subjects
12 CFR Part 600
Organization and functions (Government agencies).
12 CFR Part 602
Courts, Freedom of information, Government employees.
12 CFR Part 603
Privacy.
12 CFR Part 604
Sunshine Act.
12 CFR Part 606
Administrative practice and procedure, Civil rights, Equal
employment opportunity, Federal buildings and facilities, Individuals
with disabilities.
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As stated in the preamble, parts 600, 602, 603, 604, and 606 of chapter
VI, title 12 of the Code of Federal Regulations are amended as follows:
PART 600--ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS
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1. The authority citation for part 600 continues to read as follows:
Authority: Secs. 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10, 5.11, 5.17, 8.11 of the
Farm Credit Act (12 U.S.C. 2241, 2242, 2243, 2244, 2245, 2252,
2279aa-11).
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2. Revise subpart A, consisting of Sec. Sec. 600.1 to 600.4 to read as
follows:
Subpart A--Farm Credit Administration
Sec.
600.1 The Farm Credit Act.
600.2 Farm Credit Administration.
600.3 Farm Credit Administration Board.
600.4 Organization of the Farm Credit Administration.
Sec. 600.1 The Farm Credit Act.
The Farm Credit Act of 1971, Public Law 92-181 recodified and
replaced the prior laws under which the Farm Credit Administration
(FCA) and the institutions of the Farm Credit System (System or FCS)
were organized and operated. The prior laws, which were repealed and
superseded by the Act, are identified in section 5.40(a) of the Act.
Subsequent amendments to the Act and enactment dates are as follows:
Public Law 94-184, December 31, 1975; Public Law 95-443, October 10,
1978; Public Law 96-592, December 24, 1980; Public Law 99-190, December
19, 1985; Public Law 99-198, December 23, 1985; Public Law 99-205,
December 23, 1985; Public Law 99-509, October 21, 1986; Public Law 100-
233, January 6, 1988; Public Law 100-399, August 17, 1988; Public Law
100-460, October 1, 1988; Public Law 101-73, August 9, 1989; Public Law
101-220, December 12, 1989; Public Law 101-624, November 28, 1990;
Public Law 102-237, December 13, 1991; Public Law 102-552, October 28,
1992; Public Law 103-376, October 19, 1994; Public Law 104-105,
February 10, 1996; Public Law 104-316, October 19, 1996; Public Law
107-171, May 13, 2002. The law is codified at 12 U.S.C. 2000, et seq.
Sec. 600.2 Farm Credit Administration.
(a) Background. The Farm Credit Administration is an independent,
non-appropriated fund agency in the executive branch of the Federal
Government. The FCA Board and employees carry out the FCA's functions,
powers, and duties.
(b) Locations. FCA's headquarters address is 1501 Farm Credit
Drive, McLean, Virginia 22102-5090. The FCA has the following field
offices:
1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean, VA 22102-5090.
2051 Killebrew Drive, Suite 610, Bloomington, Minnesota 55425-
1899.
511 East Carpenter Freeway, Suite 650, Irving, TX 75062-3930.
3131 South Vaughn Way, Suite 250, Aurora, CO 80014-3507.
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2180 Harvard Street, Suite 300, Sacramento, California 95815-
3323.
Sec. 600.3 Farm Credit Administration Board.
(a) FCA Board. The President appoints the three full-time Board
members with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Board manages,
administers, and establishes policies for FCA. The Board promulgates
the rules and regulations implementing the Farm Credit Act of 1971, as
amended, and provides for the examination of Farm Credit System
institutions.
(b) Chairman of the FCA Board. The Chairman of the Board is FCA's
Chief Executive Officer. The Chairman directs the implementation of the
policies and regulations adopted by the Board and, after consulting the
Board, the execution of the administrative functions and duties of FCA.
In carrying out the Board's policies, the Chairman acts as the
spokesperson for the Board and represents the Board and FCA in their
official relations within the Federal Government.
Sec. 600.4 Organization of the Farm Credit Administration.
(a) Offices and functions. The primary offices of the FCA are:
(1) Office of Congressional and Public Affairs. The Office of
Congressional and Public Affairs performs Congressional liaison duties
and coordinates and disseminates Agency communications.
(2) Office of Examination. The Office of Examination evaluates the
safety and soundness of FCS institutions and their compliance with law
and regulations and manages FCA's enforcement and supervision
functions.
(3) Office of General Counsel. The Office of General Counsel
provides legal advice and services to the FCA Chairman, the FCA Board,
and Agency staff.
(4) Office of Inspector General. The Office of Inspector General
conducts independent audits, inspections, and investigations of Agency
programs and operations and reviews proposed legislation and
regulations.
(5) Office of Regulatory Policy. The Office of Regulatory Policy
develops policies and regulations for the FCA Board's consideration;
evaluates regulatory and statutory prior approvals; manages the
Agency's chartering activities; and analyzes policy and strategic risks
to the System.
(6) Office of Management Services. The Office of Management
Services provides financial management services. It administers the
Agency's information resources management program; human resources
management program; and contracts, procurement, mail services, and
payroll.
(7) Office of Secondary Market Oversight. The Office of Secondary
Market Oversight regulates and examines the Federal Agricultural
Mortgage Corporation for safety and soundness and compliance with law
and regulations.
(8) Secretary to the Board. The Secretary to the Board serves as
the parliamentarian for the Board and keeps permanent and complete
records and minutes of the acts and proceedings of the Board.
(b) Additional Information. You may obtain more information on the
FCA's organization by visiting our Web site at https://www.fca.gov. You
may also contact the Office of Congressional and Public Affairs:
(1) In writing at FCA, 1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean, Virginia
22102-5090;
(2) By e-mail at info-line@fca.gov; or
(3) By telephone at (703) 883-4056.
PART 602--RELEASING INFORMATION
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3. The authority citation for part 602 continues to read as follows:
Authority: Secs. 5.9, 5.17; 12 U.S.C. 2243, 2252; 5 U.S.C. 301,
552; 52 FR 10012; E.O. 12600; 52 FR 23781, 3 CFR 1987, p. 235.
Subpart B--Availability of Records of the Farm Credit
Administration
Sec. 602.8 [Amended]
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4. Amend Sec. 602.8 as follows:
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A. By removing the words ``Office of Resources Management (ORM)'' and
adding in their place, the words ``Office of Management Services
(OMS)'' in the second sentence of paragraph (a).
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B. By removing the acronym ``ORM'' and adding in its place, the acronym
``OMS'' each place it appears in paragraphs (b) and (c).
PART 603--PRIVACY ACT REGULATIONS
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5. 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).
Sec. 603.340 [Amended]
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6. Amend Sec. 603.340 by removing the words ``Office of Resources
Management'' and adding in their place, the words ``Office of
Management Services'' each place they appear in paragraphs (a) and (b).
PART 604--FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION BOARD MEETINGS
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7. The authority citation for part 604 continues to read as follows:
Authority: Secs. 5.9, 5.17 of the Farm Credit Act; 12 U.S.C.
2243, 2252.
Sec. 604.435 [Amended]
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8. Amend Sec. 604.435 by removing the words ``Director, Office of
Resources Management'' and adding in their place, the words ``Secretary
to the Board'' in paragraph (e).
PART 606--ENFORCEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP
IN PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY THE FARM CREDIT
ADMINISTRATION
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9. The authority citation for part 606 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 29 U.S.C. 794.
Sec. 606.670 [Amended]
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10. Amend Sec. 606.670 as follows:
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A. By removing the words ``Office of Resources Management'' and adding
in their place, the words ``Office of Management Services'' in
paragraph (c).
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B. By removing the words ``Equal Employment Opportunity Manager'' and
adding in their place, the words ``Director, Equal Employment
Opportunity'' in paragraph (i).
Dated: November 9, 2005.
Jeanette C. Brinkley,
Secretary, Farm Credit Administration Board.
[FR Doc. 05-22731 Filed 11-16-05; 8:45 am]
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