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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
21 CFR Parts 520 and 556
New Animal Drugs; Moxidectin
AGENCY:
Food and Drug Administration,
HHS.
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ACTION:
Final rule.
SUMMARY: The Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) is amending the
animal drug regulations to reflect
approval of a new animal drug
application (NADA) filed by Fort Dodge
Animal Health, Division of Wyeth. The
NADA provides for oral use of
moxidectin solution in sheep for the
treatment and control of a variety of
internal parasites.
DATES: This rule is effective December
23, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joan
C. Gotthardt, Center for Veterinary
Medicine (HFV–130), Food and Drug
Administration, 7500 Standish Pl.,
Rockville, MD 20855, 301–827–7571, email: joan.gotthardt@fda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Fort
Dodge Animal Health, Division of
Wyeth, 800 Fifth St. NW., Fort Dodge,
IA 50501, filed NADA 141–247 for
CYDECTIN (moxidectin) Oral Drench
for Sheep, used for the treatment and
control of various internal parasites in
sheep. The NADA is approved as of
November 30, 2005, and the regulations
are amended in part 520 (21 CFR part
520) by adding § 520.1454 and in part
556 (21 CFR part 556) by revising
§ 556.426 to reflect the approval. The
basis of approval is discussed in the
freedom of information summary.
In accordance with the freedom of
information provisions of 21 CFR part
20 and 21 CFR 514.11(e)(2)(ii), a
summary of safety and effectiveness
data and information submitted to
support approval of this application
may be seen in the Division of Dockets
Management (HFA–305), Food and Drug
Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm.
1061, Rockville, MD 20852, between 9
a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through
Friday.
Under section 573(c) of the Federal
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act)
(21 U.S.C. 360ccc–2), this approval
qualifies for 7 years of exclusive
marketing rights beginning November
30, 2005, because the new animal drug
has been declared a designated new
animal drug by FDA under section
573(a) of the act.
FDA has determined under 21 CFR
25.33(d)(4) that this action is of a type
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that does not individually or
cumulatively have a significant effect on
the human environment. Therefore,
neither an environmental assessment
nor an environmental impact statement
is required.
This rule does not meet the definition
of ‘‘rule’’ in 5 U.S.C. 804(3)(A) because
it is a rule of ‘‘particular applicability.’’
Therefore, it is not subject to the
congressional review requirements in 5
U.S.C. 801–808.
List of Subjects
PART 556—TOLERANCES FOR
RESIDUES OF NEW ANIMAL DRUGS
IN FOOD
4. The authority citation for 21 CFR
part 556 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 21 U.S.C. 342, 360b, 371.
5. Section 556.426 is amended by
adding paragraph (b)(2) and revising
paragraph (c) to read as follows:
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Moxidectin.
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21 CFR Part 556
Animal drugs, Foods.
I Therefore, under the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act and under
authority delegated to the Commissioner
of Food and Drugs and redelegated to
the Center for Veterinary Medicine, 21
CFR parts 520 and 556 are amended as
follows:
PART 520—ORAL DOSAGE FORM
NEW ANIMAL DRUGS
1. The authority citation for 21 CFR
part 520 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 21 U.S.C. 360b.
§ 520.1451
in female sheep providing milk for
human consumption.
§ 556.426
21 CFR Part 520
Animal drugs.
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(2) Sheep—(i) Fat (the target tissue).
The tolerance for parent moxidectin (the
marker residue) is 900 parts per billion
(ppb).
(ii) Liver. The tolerance for parent
moxidectin (the marker residue) is 200
ppb.
(iii) Muscle. The tolerance for parent
moxidectin (the marker residue) is 50
ppb.
(c) Related conditions of use. See
§§ 520.1454 and 522.1450 of this
chapter.
Dated: December 12, 2005.
Stephen F. Sundlof,
Director, Center for Veterinary Medicine.
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2. Section 520.1451 is amended by
revising the section heading to read
‘‘Moxidectin tablets.’’
I 3. Add § 520.1454 to read as follows:
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Moxidectin solution.
(a) Specifications. Each milliliter (mL)
of solution contains 1 milligram (mg)
moxidectin.
(b) Sponsor. See No. 000856 in
§ 510.600 of this chapter.
(c) Related tolerances. See § 556.426
of this chapter.
(d) Special considerations. See
§ 500.25 of this section.
(e) Conditions of use in sheep—(1)
Amount. Administer 1 mL per 11
pounds body weight (1 mL per 5
kilograms) by mouth.
(2) Indications for use. For the
treatment and control of the adult and
L4 larval stages of Haemonchus
contortus, Teladorsagia circumcincta, T.
trifurcata, Trichostrongylus axei, T.
colubriformis, T. vitrinus, Cooperia
curticei, C. oncophora,
Oesophagostomum columbianum, O.
venulosum, Nematodirus battus, N.
filicollis, and N. spathiger.
(3) Limitations. Sheep must not be
slaughtered for human consumption
within 7 days of treatment. Because a
withholding time in milk has not been
established for this product, do not use
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
28 CFR Part 0
[Docket No. OAG 114; AG Order No. 2791–
2005]
Professional Responsibility Advisory
Office
Department of Justice.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: This rule will amend part 0 of
title 28 of the Code of Federal
Regulations to reflect the establishment
of the Professional Responsibility
Advisory Office at the Department of
Justice. The Professional Responsibility
Advisory Office (PRAO) was created by
the Attorney General to provide advice
and guidance to Justice Department
attorneys on matters involving
professional responsibility. The PRAO
offers training, provides informational
memoranda, and issues opinions in
response to individual attorney
inquiries. This rule, which sets forth the
PRAO’s organization, mission and
functions, amends the Code of Federal
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Regulations in order to reflect accurately
the Department’s internal management
structure.
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 23, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Barbara Kammerman, Acting Director,
Professional Responsibility Advisory
Office, U.S. Department of Justice,
Washington, DC Telephone (202) 514–
0458.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
In 1994, the Attorney General
established a Professional
Responsibility Office (PRO) Program
and the Professional Responsibility
Advisory Board to assist Department
attorneys in resolving professional
responsibility issues. Over time,
experience and a number of
developments have emphasized the
importance of creating a centralized
resource for Department attorneys and
PROs. Thus, on March 30, 1999, the
Attorney General created the
Professional Responsibility Advisory
Office (PRAO) to coordinate the
Department’s position regarding various
professional responsibility issues and to
ensure that the advice and guidance
provided to Department attorneys and
the PROs are correct and consistent
throughout the United States.
The PRAO serves several functions. It
provides definitive advice to
Department attorneys on issues relating
to professional responsibility. It is
responsible for assembling and
maintaining reference materials,
including the codes of ethics and
relevant interpretative decisions and bar
opinions of the District of Columbia and
every state and territory, and for serving
as a central repository for briefs and
pleadings as cases arise. The PRAO
provides coordination with the litigating
components of the Department to
defend attorneys in any disciplinary or
other hearing in which it is alleged that
they failed to meet their obligations
under applicable rules of professional
conduct. It coordinates with other
Department components to conduct
training for Department attorneys and
client agencies to provide them with the
tools to make informed judgments about
matters which implicate professional
responsibility issues. The PRAO serves
as liaison with the state and federal bar
associations in matters related to the
implementation of Section 530B of title
28 of the United States Code pertaining
to ethical standards for attorneys for the
government, and amendments and
revisions to the various rules of
professional conduct. The PRAO also
serves as advisory counsel on
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professional responsibility to the
Attorney General, the Deputy Attorney
General, the Associate Attorney General,
the Solicitor General, and their
designees, and to the Attorney General’s
Advisory Committee. Nothing in the
final rule shall be construed as affecting
the functions or overriding the authority
of the Office of Legal Counsel as
established by 28 CFR 0.25.
Administrative Procedure Act 5 U.S.C.
553
This rule is a rule of agency
organization and is therefore exempt
from the notice requirement of 5 U.S.C.
553(b), and is made effective upon
issuance.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Attorney General in accordance
with the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5
U.S.C. 605(b)), has reviewed this
regulation and by approving it certifies
that this regulation will not have a
significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities
because it pertains to personnel and
administrative matters affecting the
Department. A Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis was not required to be
prepared for this final rule since the
Department was not required to publish
a general notice of proposed rulemaking
for this matter.
Executive Order 12866
This action has been drafted and
reviewed in accordance with Executive
Order 12866 Regulatory Planning and
Review, § 1(b), Principles of Regulation.
This rule is limited to agency
organization, management and
personnel as described by Executive
Order 12866 § 3(d)(3) and, therefore, is
not a ‘‘regulation’’ or ‘‘rule’’ as defined
by its Executive Order. Accordingly,
this action has not been reviewed by the
Office of Management and Budget.
This regulation will not have
substantial direct effects on the States,
on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government. Therefore, in
accordance with Executive Order 13132,
it is determined that this rule does not
have sufficient federalism implications
to warrant a certification.
Executive Order 12988—Civil Justice
Reform
This regulation meets the applicable
standards set forth in sections 3(a) and
3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988.
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This rule will not result in the
expenditure by State, local and tribal
governments, in the aggregate, or by the
private sector of $100,000,000 or more
in any one year, and it will not
significantly or uniquely affect small
governments. Therefore, no actions were
deemed necessary under the provisions
of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
of 1995.
Congressional Review Act
This action pertains to agency
management, personnel and
organizations and does not substantially
affect the rights or obligations of nonagency parties and, accordingly, is not
a ‘‘rule’’ as that term is used by the
Congressional Review Act (Subtitle E of
the Small Business Regulatory
Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996).
Therefore, the reporting requirement of
5 U.S.C. 801 does not apply.
List of Subjects in 28 CFR Part 0
Government employees, Lawyers,
Ethical conduct.
Accordingly, by virtue of the authority
vested in me as Attorney General,
including 5 U.S.C. 301 and 28 U.S.C.
509, 510, part 0 of title 28 of the Code
of Federal Regulations is amended as
follows:
I
PART 0—ORGANIZATION OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
1. The authority citation for part 0
continues to read as follows:
I
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 28 U.S.C. 509,
510, 515–519.
2. Part 0 is amended by adding a new
subpart, V–2, to read as follows:
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Subpart V–2—Professional
Responsibility Advisory Office
§ 0.129 Professional Responsibility
Advisory Office.
Executive Order 13132
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Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of
1995
(a) The Professional Responsibility
Advisory Office is headed by a Director
appointed by the Deputy Attorney
General. The Director shall be
responsible to, and report directly to,
the Deputy Attorney General and shall
be a member of the Senior Executive
Service.
(b) The Professional Responsibility
Advisory Office shall:
(1) Advise Department of Justice
attorneys on specific questions
involving professional responsibility,
including compliance with 28 U.S.C.
530b (‘‘Section 530B’’), which requires
certain federal attorneys to comply with
state rules of ethics.
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(2) Assist or support training and
informational programs for Department
attorneys and client agencies concerning
Section 530B and other professional
responsibility requirements, including
disseminating relevant and timely
information.
(3) Assemble, centralize and maintain
ethics reference materials, including the
codes of ethics of the District of
Columbia and every state and territory,
and any relevant interpretations thereof.
(4) Coordinate with the relevant
litigating components of the Department
to defend attorneys in any disciplinary
or other proceeding where it is alleged
that they failed to meet their ethical
obligations, provided that the attorney
made a good-faith effort to ascertain the
ethics requirements and made a goodfaith effort to comply with those
requirements.
(5) Serve as a liaison with the state
and federal bar associations in matters
relating to the implementation and
interpretation of Section 530B, and
amendments and revisions to the
various state ethics codes.
(6) Perform such other duties and
assignments as deemed necessary from
time to time by the Attorney General or
the Deputy Attorney General.
(c) Nothing in this subpart shall be
construed as affecting the functions or
overriding the authority of the Office of
Legal Counsel as established by 28 CFR
0.25.
Dated: December 15, 2005.
Alberto R. Gonzales,
Attorney General.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
40 CFR Parts 52 and 81
[EPA–R03–OAR–2005–VA–0007; FRL–8012–
2]
Approval and Promulgation of Air
Quality Implementation Plans; Virginia;
Redesignation of the City of
Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County,
and Stafford County Ozone
Nonattainment Area to Attainment and
Approval of the Area’s Maintenance
Plan
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: EPA is approving a
redesignation request and a State
Implementation Plan (SIP) revision
submitted by the Commonwealth of
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Virginia. The Virginia Department of
Environmental Quality (VADEQ) is
requesting that the City of
Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County,
and Stafford County (the Fredericksburg
area) be redesignated as attainment for
the 8-hour ozone national ambient air
quality standard (NAAQS). In
conjunction with its redesignation
request, the Commonwealth submitted a
SIP revision consisting of a maintenance
plan for the Fredericksburg area that
provides for continued attainment of the
8-hour ozone NAAQS for the next 10
years. EPA is also approving the
adequacy determination for the motor
vehicle emission budgets (MVEBs) that
are identified in the 8-hour maintenance
plan for the Fredericksburg area for
purposes of transportation conformity,
and is approving those MVEBs. EPA is
approving the redesignation request and
the maintenance plan revision to the
Virginia SIP in accordance with the
requirements of the CAA.
DATES: Effective Date: This final rule is
effective on January 23, 2006.
ADDRESSES: EPA has established a
docket for this action under Docket ID
Number EPA–R03–OAR–2005–VA–
0007. All documents in the docket are
listed in the https://www.regulations.gov
Web site. Although listed in the
electronic docket, some information is
not publicly available, i.e., confidential
business information (CBI) or other
information whose disclosure is
restricted by statute. Certain other
material, such as copyrighted material,
is not placed on the Internet and will be
publicly available only in hard copy
form. Publicly available docket
materials are available either
electronically through https://
www.regulations.gov or in hard copy for
public inspection during normal
business hours at the Air Protection
Division, U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, Region III, 1650 Arch Street,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103.
Copies of the State submittal are
available at the Virginia Department of
Environmental Quality, 629 East Main
Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Amy Caprio, (215) 814–2156, or by email at caprio.amy@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
On September 12, 2005 (70 FR 53746),
EPA proposed approval of a
redesignation request and maintenance
plan submitted by the Commonwealth
of Virginia for the Fredericksburg area.
On September 30, 2005 (70 FR 57238),
EPA withdrew the September 12, 2005
proposed rule.
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On November 2, 2005 (70 FR 66316),
EPA published a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPR) for the
Commonwealth of Virginia. The NPR
proposed approval of both Virginia’s
redesignation request and a SIP revision
that establishes a maintenance plan for
the Fredericksburg area that sets forth
how the Fredericksburg area will
maintain attainment of the 8-hour ozone
NAAQS for the next 10 years. The
formal SIP revision was submitted by
the VADEQ on May 2, 2005 and May 4,
2005. Other specific requirements of
Virginia’s redesignation request SIP
revision for the maintenance plan, and
the rationale for EPA’s proposed action
are explained in the NPR and will not
be restated here. No public comments
were received on the NPR.
II. General Information Pertaining to
SIP Submittals From the
Commonwealth of Virginia
In 1995, Virginia adopted legislation
that provides, subject to certain
conditions, for an environmental
assessment (audit) ‘‘privilege’’ for
voluntary compliance evaluations
performed by a regulated entity. The
legislation further addresses the relative
burden of proof for parties either
asserting the privilege or seeking
disclosure of documents for which the
privilege is claimed. Virginia’s
legislation also provides, subject to
certain conditions, for a penalty waiver
for violations of environmental laws
when a regulated entity discovers such
violations pursuant to a voluntary
compliance evaluation and voluntarily
discloses such violations to the
Commonwealth and takes prompt and
appropriate measures to remedy the
violations. Virginia’s Voluntary
Environmental Assessment Privilege
Law, Va. Code Sec. 10.1–1198, provides
a privilege that protects from disclosure
documents and information about the
content of those documents that are the
product of a voluntary environmental
assessment. The Privilege Law does not
extend to documents or information (1)
that are generated or developed before
the commencement of a voluntary
environmental assessment; (2) that are
prepared independently of the
assessment process; (3) that demonstrate
a clear, imminent and substantial
danger to the public health or
environment; or (4) that are required by
law.
On January 12, 1998, the
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the
Attorney General provided a legal
opinion that states that the Privilege
law, Va. Code Sec. 10.1–1198, precludes
granting a privilege to documents and
information ‘‘required by law,’’
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Office of the Attorney General
28 CFR Part 0
[Docket No. OAG 114; AG Order No. 2791-2005]
Professional Responsibility Advisory Office
AGENCY: Department of Justice.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This rule will amend part 0 of title 28 of the Code of Federal
Regulations to reflect the establishment of the Professional
Responsibility Advisory Office at the Department of Justice. The
Professional Responsibility Advisory Office (PRAO) was created by the
Attorney General to provide advice and guidance to Justice Department
attorneys on matters involving professional responsibility. The PRAO
offers training, provides informational memoranda, and issues opinions
in response to individual attorney inquiries. This rule, which sets
forth the PRAO's organization, mission and functions, amends the Code
of Federal
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Regulations in order to reflect accurately the Department's internal
management structure.
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 23, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Kammerman, Acting Director,
Professional Responsibility Advisory Office, U.S. Department of
Justice, Washington, DC Telephone (202) 514-0458.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
In 1994, the Attorney General established a Professional
Responsibility Office (PRO) Program and the Professional Responsibility
Advisory Board to assist Department attorneys in resolving professional
responsibility issues. Over time, experience and a number of
developments have emphasized the importance of creating a centralized
resource for Department attorneys and PROs. Thus, on March 30, 1999,
the Attorney General created the Professional Responsibility Advisory
Office (PRAO) to coordinate the Department's position regarding various
professional responsibility issues and to ensure that the advice and
guidance provided to Department attorneys and the PROs are correct and
consistent throughout the United States.
The PRAO serves several functions. It provides definitive advice to
Department attorneys on issues relating to professional responsibility.
It is responsible for assembling and maintaining reference materials,
including the codes of ethics and relevant interpretative decisions and
bar opinions of the District of Columbia and every state and territory,
and for serving as a central repository for briefs and pleadings as
cases arise. The PRAO provides coordination with the litigating
components of the Department to defend attorneys in any disciplinary or
other hearing in which it is alleged that they failed to meet their
obligations under applicable rules of professional conduct. It
coordinates with other Department components to conduct training for
Department attorneys and client agencies to provide them with the tools
to make informed judgments about matters which implicate professional
responsibility issues. The PRAO serves as liaison with the state and
federal bar associations in matters related to the implementation of
Section 530B of title 28 of the United States Code pertaining to
ethical standards for attorneys for the government, and amendments and
revisions to the various rules of professional conduct. The PRAO also
serves as advisory counsel on professional responsibility to the
Attorney General, the Deputy Attorney General, the Associate Attorney
General, the Solicitor General, and their designees, and to the
Attorney General's Advisory Committee. Nothing in the final rule shall
be construed as affecting the functions or overriding the authority of
the Office of Legal Counsel as established by 28 CFR 0.25.
Administrative Procedure Act 5 U.S.C. 553
This rule is a rule of agency organization and is therefore exempt
from the notice requirement of 5 U.S.C. 553(b), and is made effective
upon issuance.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Attorney General in accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility
Act (5 U.S.C. 605(b)), has reviewed this regulation and by approving it
certifies that this regulation will not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities because it pertains to
personnel and administrative matters affecting the Department. A
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis was not required to be prepared for
this final rule since the Department was not required to publish a
general notice of proposed rulemaking for this matter.
Executive Order 12866
This action has been drafted and reviewed in accordance with
Executive Order 12866 Regulatory Planning and Review, Sec. 1(b),
Principles of Regulation. This rule is limited to agency organization,
management and personnel as described by Executive Order 12866 Sec.
3(d)(3) and, therefore, is not a ``regulation'' or ``rule'' as defined
by its Executive Order. Accordingly, this action has not been reviewed
by the Office of Management and Budget.
Executive Order 13132
This regulation will not have substantial direct effects on the
States, on the relationship between the national government and the
States, or on distribution of power and responsibilities among the
various levels of government. Therefore, in accordance with Executive
Order 13132, it is determined that this rule does not have sufficient
federalism implications to warrant a certification.
Executive Order 12988--Civil Justice Reform
This regulation meets the applicable standards set forth in
sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
This rule will not result in the expenditure by State, local and
tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector of
$100,000,000 or more in any one year, and it will not significantly or
uniquely affect small governments. Therefore, no actions were deemed
necessary under the provisions of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of
1995.
Congressional Review Act
This action pertains to agency management, personnel and
organizations and does not substantially affect the rights or
obligations of non-agency parties and, accordingly, is not a ``rule''
as that term is used by the Congressional Review Act (Subtitle E of the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996). Therefore,
the reporting requirement of 5 U.S.C. 801 does not apply.
List of Subjects in 28 CFR Part 0
Government employees, Lawyers, Ethical conduct.
0
Accordingly, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Attorney
General, including 5 U.S.C. 301 and 28 U.S.C. 509, 510, part 0 of title
28 of the Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows:
PART 0--ORGANIZATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
0
1. The authority citation for part 0 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 28 U.S.C. 509, 510, 515-519.
0
2. Part 0 is amended by adding a new subpart, V-2, to read as follows:
Subpart V-2--Professional Responsibility Advisory Office
Sec. 0.129 Professional Responsibility Advisory Office.
(a) The Professional Responsibility Advisory Office is headed by a
Director appointed by the Deputy Attorney General. The Director shall
be responsible to, and report directly to, the Deputy Attorney General
and shall be a member of the Senior Executive Service.
(b) The Professional Responsibility Advisory Office shall:
(1) Advise Department of Justice attorneys on specific questions
involving professional responsibility, including compliance with 28
U.S.C. 530b (``Section 530B''), which requires certain federal
attorneys to comply with state rules of ethics.
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(2) Assist or support training and informational programs for
Department attorneys and client agencies concerning Section 530B and
other professional responsibility requirements, including disseminating
relevant and timely information.
(3) Assemble, centralize and maintain ethics reference materials,
including the codes of ethics of the District of Columbia and every
state and territory, and any relevant interpretations thereof.
(4) Coordinate with the relevant litigating components of the
Department to defend attorneys in any disciplinary or other proceeding
where it is alleged that they failed to meet their ethical obligations,
provided that the attorney made a good-faith effort to ascertain the
ethics requirements and made a good-faith effort to comply with those
requirements.
(5) Serve as a liaison with the state and federal bar associations
in matters relating to the implementation and interpretation of Section
530B, and amendments and revisions to the various state ethics codes.
(6) Perform such other duties and assignments as deemed necessary
from time to time by the Attorney General or the Deputy Attorney
General.
(c) Nothing in this subpart shall be construed as affecting the
functions or overriding the authority of the Office of Legal Counsel as
established by 28 CFR 0.25.
Dated: December 15, 2005.
Alberto R. Gonzales,
Attorney General.
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