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Download as PDF 33875 Rules and Regulations Federal Register Vol. 73, No. 116 Monday, June 16, 2008 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. Prices of new books are listed in the first FEDERAL REGISTER issue of each week. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Executive Office for Immigration Review 8 CFR Part 1003 [EOIR Docket No. 158F; AG Order No. 2975– 2008] RIN 1125–AA57 Board of Immigration Appeals: Composition of Board and Temporary Board Members Executive Office for Immigration Review, Department of Justice. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This final rule adopts without change an interim rule with request for comments published in the Federal Register on December 7, 2006. The interim rule amended the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) regulations relating to the organization of the Board of Immigration Appeals (Board) by adding four Board member positions, thereby expanding the Board to 15 members. This rule also expanded the list of persons eligible to serve as temporary Board members to include senior EOIR attorneys with at least ten years of experience in the field of immigration law. DATES: Effective date: This rule is effective June 16, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Blum, Acting General Counsel, Executive Office for Immigration Review, 5107 Leesburg Pike, Suite 2600, Falls Church, Virginia 22041; telephone (703) 305–0470 (not a toll free call). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 7, 2006, the Department published an interim rule with request for comments amending 8 CFR 1003.1. Board of Immigration Appeals: Composition of Board and Temporary Board Members, 71 FR 70855. As mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:56 Jun 13, 2008 Jkt 214001 explained in the interim rule, following a comprehensive review of the Immigration Courts and the Board, the Attorney General announced a series of measures be taken to improve adjudications by the immigration judges and the Board. Increasing the number of Board members was one of the measures the Attorney General directed the Director of EOIR to implement. Accordingly, the interim rule increased the Board from 11 to 15 members. The interim rule also amended the Director’s temporary appointment authority by creating an additional category of people eligible to serve as temporary Board members. The amendment allows the Director, with the approval of the Deputy Attorney General, to designate senior EOIR attorneys with at least ten years of experience in the field of immigration law. The Department provided an opportunity for post-promulgation comment even though this is a rule of internal agency organization. Written comments were required on or before February 5, 2007. One comment was received. However, the comment does not relate to the issues set forth in the interim rule. Instead, it expresses an opinion about an increase in fees ‘‘to be charged immigrants who wish to change their status, or begin the process of applying for citizenship in our country.’’ Because this comment does not address the changes set forth in the interim rule, it has not been considered. Accordingly, the interim rule amending 8 CFR part 1003 that was published at 71 FR 70855 on December 7, 2006, is adopted as a final rule without change. Regulatory Requirements A. Administrative Procedure Act Compliance with requirements in 5 U.S.C. 553 with regard to notice of proposed rulemaking and delayed effective date is unnecessary as this rule addresses only internal agency organization and management. Accordingly, it 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 (SBREFA)), and the reporting requirement of 5 U.S.C. 801 does not apply. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 B. Regulatory Flexibility Act The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) mandates that an agency conduct an RFA analysis when an agency is ‘‘required by section 553 * * *, or any other law, to publish general notice of proposed rulemaking for any proposed rule.’’ 5 U.S.C. 603(a). RFA analysis is not required when a rule is exempt from notice and comment rulemaking under 5 U.S.C. 553(b). This rule is exempt from notice and comment rulemaking. Therefore, no RFA analysis under 5 U.S.C. 603 is required for this rule. C. 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 million 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. D. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 This rule is not a major rule as defined by section 251 of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Act of 1996, 5 U.S.C. 804. This rule will not result in an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more; a major increase in costs or prices; or significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, innovation, or on the ability of United States-based companies to compete with foreign-based companies in domestic and export markets. E. Executive Order 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review) The Department does not consider this rule to be a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866, section 3(f), Regulatory Planning and Review. F. Executive Order 13132 (Federalism) This rule will not have substantial direct effects on the 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. Therefore, in accordance with section 6 of Executive Order 13132, this rule does not have E:\FR\FM\16JNR1.SGM 16JNR1 33876 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 116 / Monday, June 16, 2008 / Rules and Regulations Issued in Washington, DC, on June 11, 2008. Pamela Hamilton-Powell, Director, Office of Rulemaking. [FR Doc. E8–13524 Filed 6–13–08; 8:45 am] This rule has been prepared in accordance with the standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988. Texas 76193–0111; telephone (817) 222–5135; facsimile (817) 222–5961, email jeff.trang@faa.gov. For legal questions concerning this final rule contact Steve Harold, Directorate Counsel, ASW–7G, Federal Aviation Administration, Fort Worth, Texas 76193–0007, telephone (817) 222–5099; facsimile (817) 222–5945, e-mail steve.c.harold@faa.gov. H. Paperwork Reduction Act SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This rule does not create any information collection requirement. Background 14 CFR Part 39 On February 29, 2008, the FAA published a final rule (73 FR 10987) that provided new and revised airworthiness standards for normal and transport category rotorcraft. The amendment redesignated § 27.79, as new § 27.87. However, in § 27.25(a)(1)(iv) and § 27.1587(a), we inadvertently made references to § 27.79 instead of § 27.87 as intended. This document makes the correction to reflect § 27.87 as the intended reference. This correction will not impose any additional requirements. [Docket No. FAA–2008–0630; Directorate Identifier 2008–SW–19–AD; Amendment 39– 15554; AD 2008–12–11] sufficient federalism implications to warrant preparation of a federalism summary impact statement. G. Executive Order 12988 (Civil Justice Reform) List of Subjects in 8 CFR Part 1003 Administrative practice and procedure, Aliens, Immigration, Legal services, Organization and functions (Government agencies). 8 CFR Chapter V Accordingly, for the reasons stated in the interim rule published at 71 FR 70855 on December 7, 2006, the amendments set forth in the interim rule are adopted as final without change. I Dated: June 5, 2008. Michael B. Mukasey, Attorney General. [FR Doc. E8–13436 Filed 6–13–08; 8:45 am] List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 27 BILLING CODE 4410–30–P I DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration PART 27—AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: NORMAL CATEGORY ROTORCRAFT 14 CFR Part 27 I Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Rotorcraft, Safety. 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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Executive Office for Immigration Review

8 CFR Part 1003

[EOIR Docket No. 158F; AG Order No. 2975-2008]
RIN 1125-AA57


Board of Immigration Appeals: Composition of Board and Temporary 
Board Members

AGENCY: Executive Office for Immigration Review, Department of Justice.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This final rule adopts without change an interim rule with 
request for comments published in the Federal Register on December 7, 
2006. The interim rule amended the Executive Office for Immigration 
Review (EOIR) regulations relating to the organization of the Board of 
Immigration Appeals (Board) by adding four Board member positions, 
thereby expanding the Board to 15 members. This rule also expanded the 
list of persons eligible to serve as temporary Board members to include 
senior EOIR attorneys with at least ten years of experience in the 
field of immigration law.

DATES: Effective date: This rule is effective June 16, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Blum, Acting General Counsel, 
Executive Office for Immigration Review, 5107 Leesburg Pike, Suite 
2600, Falls Church, Virginia 22041; telephone (703) 305-0470 (not a 
toll free call).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 7, 2006, the Department 
published an interim rule with request for comments amending 8 CFR 
1003.1. Board of Immigration Appeals: Composition of Board and 
Temporary Board Members, 71 FR 70855. As explained in the interim rule, 
following a comprehensive review of the Immigration Courts and the 
Board, the Attorney General announced a series of measures be taken to 
improve adjudications by the immigration judges and the Board. 
Increasing the number of Board members was one of the measures the 
Attorney General directed the Director of EOIR to implement. 
Accordingly, the interim rule increased the Board from 11 to 15 
members.
    The interim rule also amended the Director's temporary appointment 
authority by creating an additional category of people eligible to 
serve as temporary Board members. The amendment allows the Director, 
with the approval of the Deputy Attorney General, to designate senior 
EOIR attorneys with at least ten years of experience in the field of 
immigration law.
    The Department provided an opportunity for post-promulgation 
comment even though this is a rule of internal agency organization. 
Written comments were required on or before February 5, 2007. One 
comment was received. However, the comment does not relate to the 
issues set forth in the interim rule. Instead, it expresses an opinion 
about an increase in fees ``to be charged immigrants who wish to change 
their status, or begin the process of applying for citizenship in our 
country.'' Because this comment does not address the changes set forth 
in the interim rule, it has not been considered. Accordingly, the 
interim rule amending 8 CFR part 1003 that was published at 71 FR 70855 
on December 7, 2006, is adopted as a final rule without change.

Regulatory Requirements

A. Administrative Procedure Act

    Compliance with requirements in 5 U.S.C. 553 with regard to notice 
of proposed rulemaking and delayed effective date is unnecessary as 
this rule addresses only internal agency organization and management. 
Accordingly, it 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 (SBREFA)), and the reporting 
requirement of 5 U.S.C. 801 does not apply.

B. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) mandates that an agency 
conduct an RFA analysis when an agency is ``required by section 553 * * 
*, or any other law, to publish general notice of proposed rulemaking 
for any proposed rule.'' 5 U.S.C. 603(a). RFA analysis is not required 
when a rule is exempt from notice and comment rulemaking under 5 U.S.C. 
553(b). This rule is exempt from notice and comment rulemaking. 
Therefore, no RFA analysis under 5 U.S.C. 603 is required for this 
rule.

C. 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 
million 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.

D. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996

    This rule is not a major rule as defined by section 251 of the 
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Act of 1996, 5 U.S.C. 804. This 
rule will not result in an annual effect on the economy of $100 million 
or more; a major increase in costs or prices; or significant adverse 
effects on competition, employment, investment, innovation, or on the 
ability of United States-based companies to compete with foreign-based 
companies in domestic and export markets.

E. Executive Order 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review)

    The Department does not consider this rule to be a ``significant 
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, section 3(f), 
Regulatory Planning and Review.

F. Executive Order 13132 (Federalism)

    This rule will not have substantial direct effects on the 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. Therefore, in accordance with section 6 of 
Executive Order 13132, this rule does not have

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sufficient federalism implications to warrant preparation of a 
federalism summary impact statement.

G. Executive Order 12988 (Civil Justice Reform)

    This rule has been prepared in accordance with the standards in 
sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988.

H. Paperwork Reduction Act

    This rule does not create any information collection requirement.

List of Subjects in 8 CFR Part 1003

    Administrative practice and procedure, Aliens, Immigration, Legal 
services, Organization and functions (Government agencies).

8 CFR Chapter V

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Accordingly, for the reasons stated in the interim rule published at 71 
FR 70855 on December 7, 2006, the amendments set forth in the interim 
rule are adopted as final without change.

    Dated: June 5, 2008.
Michael B. Mukasey,
Attorney General.
 [FR Doc. E8-13436 Filed 6-13-08; 8:45 am]
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