Delegation of Authority; Delegation of Authority No. 24 to the Chief Operating Officer, 20474-20475 [2012-8016]

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Jkt 226001 Administrator’s Line of Succession Designation, No. 1–A, Revision 33 This document replaces and supersedes ‘‘Line of Succession Designation No. 1–A, Revision 32.’’ Line of Succession Designation No. 1– A, Revision 33: Effective immediately, the Administrator’s Line of Succession Designation is as follows: (a) In the event of my inability to perform the functions and duties of my position, or my absence from the office, the Deputy Administrator will assume all functions and duties of the Administrator. In the event the Deputy Administrator and I are both unable to perform the functions and duties of the position or are absent from our offices, I designate the officials in listed order below, if they are eligible to act as Administrator under the provisions of the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 (5 U.S.C. 3345–3349d), to serve as Acting Administrator with full authority to perform all acts which the Administrator is authorized to perform: (1) Chief of Staff; (2) General Counsel; (3) Chief Operating Officer; (4) Associate Administrator, Office of Disaster Assistance; and (5) Regional Administrator for Region 8. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of SBA Standard Operating Procedure 00 01 2, ‘‘absence from the office,’’ as used 7 17 PO 00000 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). Frm 00122 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 in reference to myself in paragraph (a) above, means the following: (1) I am not present in the office and cannot be reasonably contacted by phone or other electronic means, and there is an immediate business necessity for the exercise of my authority; or (2) I am not present in the office and, upon being contacted by phone or other electronic means, I determine that I cannot exercise my authority effectively without being physically present in the office. (c) An individual serving in an acting capacity in any of the positions listed in subparagraphs (a)(1) through (5), unless designated as such by the Administrator, is not also included in this Line of Succession. Instead, the next non-acting incumbent in the Line of Succession shall serve as Acting Administrator. (d) This designation shall remain in full force and effect until revoked or superseded in writing by the Administrator, or by the Deputy Administrator when serving as Acting Administrator. (e) Serving as Acting Administrator has no effect on the officials listed in subparagraphs (a)(1) through (5), above, with respect to their full-time position’s authorities, duties and responsibilities (except that such official cannot both recommend and approve an action). Dated: March 15, 2012 Karen G. Mills, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2012–8015 Filed 4–3–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Delegation of Authority; Delegation of Authority No. 24 to the Chief Operating Officer U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Notice of delegation of authority. AGENCY: DATES: Effective March 15, 2012. SUMMARY: This is notice that the Administrator of Small Business Administration (SBA) has delegated to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of SBA management and supervisory authority, with certain limited exceptions noted below, over the Office of the Chief Information Officer and the Office of Management and Administration, and responsibility for coordinating and collaborating with other relevant officers within the Agency so as to achieve the mission and goals of the Agency. E:\FR\FM\04APN1.SGM 04APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 65 / Wednesday, April 4, 2012 / Notices FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Monique Fortenberry, Deputy General Counsel, Office of General Counsel, Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW., Suite 7200, Washington, DC 20416, telephone number 202–619– 1848. (This is not a toll-free number.) Individuals with speech or hearing impairments may access this number through TTY by calling 1–704–344– 6640. Certain management, program and planning functions previously performed by the Deputy Administrator, the Associate Administrator for Management and Administration, and by the Chief Information Officer will now be performed, managed, or coordinated by the COO. These functions include providing overall organizational management to improve Agency performance and achieve the mission and goals of the Agency through the use of strategic and performance planning, measurement, analysis, assessment of progress, and use of performance information to improve results achieved; security and emergency planning; grants management and oversight; long-range budgeting and accounting; hiring and training employees; modernizing information technology systems; information security; protecting privacy; internal procurement and contracting; strategic planning; and disaster preparedness policy. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: emcdonald on DSK29S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Section A. Delegation of Authority No. 24 to the Chief Operating Officer The Administrator of the Small Business Administration has delegated to the COO authority to: 1. Provide overall organizational guidance and oversight to improve Agency performance, and to achieve the mission and goals of the Agency through the use of strategic and performance planning, measurement, analysis, regular assessment of progress and the use of performance information to improve results; 2. Manage and supervise, either directly or through subordinate managers, the Office of Management and Administration (OM&A). OM&A is responsible for managing administrative services; facilities management; executive secretariat and correspondence management; grants management; equal employment opportunity and civil rights compliance; and human capital management, including performance management, executive resources, human capital policy, planning and training, recruitment and staffing, employee and VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:28 Apr 03, 2012 Jkt 226001 labor relations, pay, benefits and retirement. With regard to the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Civil Rights Compliance, however, the COO’s responsibilities are limited to guidance and oversight of the office’s budget, staffing, external reporting requirements, setting and meeting performance goals, and other organizational matters; 3. Manage and supervise, either directly or through subordinate managers, the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). OCIO is responsible for modernizing information technology systems; providing network support, application development, IT security, IT project management, enterprise architecture services; and participating in cross-Government initiatives. However, for the purpose of performing the duties and responsibilities mandated by Section 5125(b) & (c) of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996, 44 U.S.C. 3506, the CIO will continue to report directly to the Administrator; and 4. Coordinate and collaborate with other relevant officers within the Agency who have a significant role in contributing to and achieving the mission and goals of the Agency, in particular the Chief Financial Officer and Associate Administrator for Performance Management, and the Director of the Office of Disaster Planning. Section B. Authority to Re-Delegate The COO may not re-delegate any of the authority outlined under Section A, above. However, in the event that the COO is absent from the office, as defined in SBA Standard Operating Procedure 00 01 2, or is unable to perform the functions and duties of the position, an individual serving in an acting capacity, by designation from the Administrator or pursuant to a written and established line of succession, shall have the authority delegated to the COO as outlined under Section A, above. Section C. Authority Superseded All previous delegations of authority from the Administrator of SBA to the COO or any other officer of the Agency are superseded to the extent that such previous delegations are inconsistent with the delegation of authority outlined in Section A, above. Section D. Authority Excepted The authority delegated to the COO under Section A, above, does not include the authority to sue or be sued, or to issue or waive regulations. Authority: 15 U.S.C. 634 and 31 U.S.C. 1123. PO 00000 Frm 00123 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 20475 Dated: March 15, 2012. Karen G. Mills, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2012–8016 Filed 4–3–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION [Disaster Declaration #13058 and #13059] West Virginia Disaster #WV–00025 U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of West Virginia (FEMA–4061– DR), dated 03/22/2012. Incident: Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides. Incident Period: 03/15/2012 and continuing. Effective Date: 03/22/2012. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 05/21/2012. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 12/24/2012. ADDRESSES: Submit completed loan applications to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A. Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW., Suite 6050, Washington, DC 20416 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that as a result of the President’s major disaster declaration on 03/22/2012, Private Non-Profit organizations that provide essential services of governmental nature may file disaster loan applications at the address listed above or other locally announced locations. The following areas have been determined to be adversely affected by the disaster: Primary Counties: Lincoln, Logan, Mingo. The Interest Rates are: SUMMARY: Percent For Physical Damage: Non-Profit Organizations with Credit Available Elsewhere ....... Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere ....... For Economic Injury: Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere ....... 3.125 3.000 3.000 The number assigned to this disaster for physical damage is 13058B and for economic injury is 13059B. 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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 65 (Wednesday, April 4, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20474-20475]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-8016]


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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION


Delegation of Authority; Delegation of Authority No. 24 to the 
Chief Operating Officer

AGENCY: U.S. Small Business Administration.

ACTION: Notice of delegation of authority.

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DATES: Effective March 15, 2012.
SUMMARY: This is notice that the Administrator of Small Business 
Administration (SBA) has delegated to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) 
of SBA management and supervisory authority, with certain limited 
exceptions noted below, over the Office of the Chief Information 
Officer and the Office of Management and Administration, and 
responsibility for coordinating and collaborating with other relevant 
officers within the Agency so as to achieve the mission and goals of 
the Agency.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Monique Fortenberry, Deputy General 
Counsel, Office of General Counsel, Small Business Administration, 409 
3rd Street SW., Suite 7200, Washington, DC 20416, telephone number 202-
619-1848. (This is not a toll-free number.) Individuals with speech or 
hearing impairments may access this number through TTY by calling 1-
704-344-6640.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Certain management, program and planning 
functions previously performed by the Deputy Administrator, the 
Associate Administrator for Management and Administration, and by the 
Chief Information Officer will now be performed, managed, or 
coordinated by the COO. These functions include providing overall 
organizational management to improve Agency performance and achieve the 
mission and goals of the Agency through the use of strategic and 
performance planning, measurement, analysis, assessment of progress, 
and use of performance information to improve results achieved; 
security and emergency planning; grants management and oversight; long-
range budgeting and accounting; hiring and training employees; 
modernizing information technology systems; information security; 
protecting privacy; internal procurement and contracting; strategic 
planning; and disaster preparedness policy.

Section A. Delegation of Authority No. 24 to the Chief Operating 
Officer

    The Administrator of the Small Business Administration has 
delegated to the COO authority to:
    1. Provide overall organizational guidance and oversight to improve 
Agency performance, and to achieve the mission and goals of the Agency 
through the use of strategic and performance planning, measurement, 
analysis, regular assessment of progress and the use of performance 
information to improve results;
    2. Manage and supervise, either directly or through subordinate 
managers, the Office of Management and Administration (OM&A). OM&A is 
responsible for managing administrative services; facilities 
management; executive secretariat and correspondence management; grants 
management; equal employment opportunity and civil rights compliance; 
and human capital management, including performance management, 
executive resources, human capital policy, planning and training, 
recruitment and staffing, employee and labor relations, pay, benefits 
and retirement. With regard to the Office of Equal Employment 
Opportunity and Civil Rights Compliance, however, the COO's 
responsibilities are limited to guidance and oversight of the office's 
budget, staffing, external reporting requirements, setting and meeting 
performance goals, and other organizational matters;
    3. Manage and supervise, either directly or through subordinate 
managers, the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). OCIO is 
responsible for modernizing information technology systems; providing 
network support, application development, IT security, IT project 
management, enterprise architecture services; and participating in 
cross-Government initiatives. However, for the purpose of performing 
the duties and responsibilities mandated by Section 5125(b) & (c) of 
the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996, 44 U.S.C. 3506, the CIO will continue to 
report directly to the Administrator; and
    4. Coordinate and collaborate with other relevant officers within 
the Agency who have a significant role in contributing to and achieving 
the mission and goals of the Agency, in particular the Chief Financial 
Officer and Associate Administrator for Performance Management, and the 
Director of the Office of Disaster Planning.

Section B. Authority to Re-Delegate

    The COO may not re-delegate any of the authority outlined under 
Section A, above. However, in the event that the COO is absent from the 
office, as defined in SBA Standard Operating Procedure 00 01 2, or is 
unable to perform the functions and duties of the position, an 
individual serving in an acting capacity, by designation from the 
Administrator or pursuant to a written and established line of 
succession, shall have the authority delegated to the COO as outlined 
under Section A, above.

Section C. Authority Superseded

    All previous delegations of authority from the Administrator of SBA 
to the COO or any other officer of the Agency are superseded to the 
extent that such previous delegations are inconsistent with the 
delegation of authority outlined in Section A, above.

Section D. Authority Excepted

    The authority delegated to the COO under Section A, above, does not 
include the authority to sue or be sued, or to issue or waive 
regulations.

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 634 and 31 U.S.C. 1123.

    Dated: March 15, 2012.
Karen G. Mills,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2012-8016 Filed 4-3-12; 8:45 am]
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