Responsibilities of the General Counsel, 1734-1735 [2014-00219]

Download as PDF 1734 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 7 / Friday, January 10, 2014 / Rules and Regulations Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent that it justifies making a regulatory distinction, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: (g) Related Information PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): ■ 2013–26–09 Turbomeca S.A.: Amendment 39–17718; Docket No. FAA–2013–0575; Directorate Identifier 2013–NE–21–AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective February 14, 2014. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Turbomeca S.A. ASTAZOU XIV B and XIV H engines. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES (d) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of cracks on the 2nd-stage turbine disk. We are issuing this AD to prevent disk cracking, uncontained 2nd-stage turbine blade release, damage to the engine, and damage to the helicopter. (e) Actions and Compliance Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) For ASTAZOU XIV B engines that have not incorporated AB 138 modification remove the 2nd-stage turbine disk, part number (P/N) 0265260270, as follows: (i) For engines with 1,800 or more engine cycles since new (CSN) or cycles since last overhaul (CSLO), remove the 2nd-stage turbine disk, P/N 0265260270, within 10 operating hours after the effective date of this AD. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:30 Jan 09, 2014 Jkt 232001 (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs to this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request. Adoption of the Amendment § 39.13 (ii) For engines with less than 1,800 CSN or CSLO, remove the 2nd-stage turbine disk, P/N 0265260270, within 300 operating hours after the effective date of this AD or before 1,800 CSN or CSLO, whichever comes first. (2) For ASTAZOU XIV B engines that have incorporated AB 138 modification, remove the 2nd-stage turbine disk, P/N 0283270200, with P/N 0265260270 written or scratched onto the disk, within 1,800 CSN or CSLO, or within 10 operating hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (3) For ASTAZOU XIV H engines, remove the 2nd-stage turbine disk, P/N 0265260270, within 300 operating hours after the effective date of this AD. (1) For more information about this AD, contact Frederick Zink, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–7779; fax: 781–238–7199; email: frederick.zink@faa.gov. (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency airworthiness directive 2013– 0111R1, dated June 3, 2013, for more information. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov/ #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0575-0002. (3) Turbomeca S.A. Alert Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. A283 72 0809, Version A, dated May 16, 2013, and Turbomeca S.A. Alert MSB No. A283 72 0808, Version A, dated May 16, 2013, which are not incorporated by reference in this AD, can be obtained from Turbomeca S.A. using the contact information in paragraph (g)(4) of this AD. (4) For service information identified in this AD, contact Turbomeca, S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; phone: 33 (0)5 59 74 40 00; telex: 570 042; fax: 33 (0)5 59 74 45 15. (5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. (h) Material Incorporated by Reference None. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on January 6, 2014. Colleen M. D’Alessandro, Assistant Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2014–00166 Filed 1–9–14; 8:45 am] Frm 00002 Fmt 4700 17 CFR Part 200 [Release No. 34–71238] Responsibilities of the General Counsel Securities and Exchange Commission. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: The Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) is amending its rules to reflect that the Commission’s General Counsel is responsible for providing advice to Commission attorneys on professional responsibility issues relating to their official duties and investigating allegations of professional misconduct by Commission staff and, where appropriate, making referrals to state professional boards or societies. DATES: Effective Date: January 10, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard M. Humes, Associate General Counsel, at (202) 551–5140, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549; Shira Pavis Minton, Ethics Counsel, at (202) 551– 7938, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: I. Discussion These amendments conform the Commission’s regulations, in part 200 of Title 17 of the Code of Federal Regulations, to the current responsibilities of the General Counsel. They do so by adding language that describes the General Counsel’s responsibility for providing advice to Commission attorneys on professional responsibility issues relating to their official duties, investigating allegations of professional misconduct by Commission staff and, where appropriate, making referrals to state professional boards or societies. In addition, the amendments clarify that the Ethics Counsel is not responsible for investigating and potentially referring allegations of professional misconduct by Commission staff. Finally, the amendments include several minor corrections to provisions that relate to the responsibilities of the Ethics Counsel. II. Related Matters A. Administrative Procedure Act and Other Administrative Laws The Commission has determined that these amendments to its rules relate BILLING CODE 4910–13–P PO 00000 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\10JAR1.SGM 10JAR1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 7 / Friday, January 10, 2014 / Rules and Regulations solely to the agency’s organization, procedure, or practice. Accordingly, the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act regarding notice of proposed rulemaking and opportunity for public participation are not applicable.1 The Regulatory Flexibility Act, therefore, does not apply.2 Because these rules relate solely to the agency’s organization, procedure, or practice and do not substantially affect the rights or obligations of non-agency parties, they are not subject to the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act.3 Finally, these amendments do not contain any collection of information requirements as defined by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, as amended.4 B. Consideration of Burden on Competition 80b–11, 7202, and 7211 et seq., unless otherwise noted. * By the Commission. Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary. ■ [FR Doc. 2014–00219 Filed 1–9–14; 8:45 am] * * * * 2. In § 200.21 paragraph (a), after the fourth sentence, that begins with ‘‘In addition, he or she is responsible’’, add two new sentences to read as follows: § 200.21 Statutory Authority The amendments to the Commission’s rules are adopted pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 77o, 77s, 77sss, 78d, 78d–1, 78d–2, 78w, 78ll(d), 78mm, 80a–37, 80b–11, and 7202. List of Subjects in 17 CFR Part 200 The General counsel. (a) * * * The General Counsel is responsible for providing advice to Commission attorneys on professional responsibility issues relating to their official duties. The General Counsel is further responsible for investigating allegations of professional misconduct by Commission staff and, where appropriate, making referrals to state professional boards or societies. * * * * * * * * § 200.21a Section 23(a)(2) of the Exchange Act requires the Commission, in making rules pursuant to any provision of the Exchange Act, to consider among other matters the impact any such rule would have on competition. The Commission does not believe that the amendments that the Commission is adopting today will have any impact on competition. [Amended] 3. In § 200.21a: a. In paragraph (a), remove the phrase ‘‘Office of Administrative and Personnel Management,’’ and add in its place, ‘‘Office of Human Resources, the Office of Government Ethics,’’; ■ b. In paragraph (b)(1), at the end of the paragraph, add the phrase ‘‘that relate to the Commission’s Ethics Program’’ before the period; ■ c. In paragraph (b)(2), at the end of the paragraph, add the phrase ‘‘, which the Ethics Counsel shall refer to the General Counsel’’ before the period; ■ d. Remove paragraph (b)(7); ■ e. Redesignate paragraph (b)(8) as (b)(7). ■ ■ Subpart M—Regulation Concerning Conduct of Members and Employees and Former Members and Employees of the Commission Administrative practice and procedure, Authority delegations (Government agencies), Organization and functions (Government agencies). 4. The authority citation for Part 200, Subpart M, continues to read as follows: ■ Text of Amendments In accordance with the preamble, the Commission hereby amends Title 17, Chapter II of the Code of Federal Regulations as follows: Authority: 15 U.S.C. 77s, 77sss, 78w, 80a– 37, 80b–11; E.O. 11222, 3 CFR, 1964–1965 Comp., p. 36; 5 CFR 735.104 and 5 CFR 2634; and 5 CFR 2635, unless otherwise noted. PART 200—ORGANIZATION; CONDUCT AND ETHICS; AND INFORMATION AND REQUESTS § 200.735–15 1. The authority citation for part 200, Subpart A, continues to read, in part, as follows: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES ■ Authority: 15 U.S.C. 77o, 77s, 77sss, 78d, 78d–1, 78d–2, 78w, 78ll(d), 78mm, 80a–37, 15 U.S.C. 553(b). U.S.C. 601–612. 3 5 U.S.C. 804. 4 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520. 25 VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:30 Jan 09, 2014 [Amended] 5. In § 200.735–15: a. Remove paragraph (b). b. Redesignate paragraphs (c), (d) (e) and (f) as paragraphs (b), (c), (d) and (e), respectively. ■ c. In the first sentence of newly redesignated paragraph (b), remove the words ‘‘any Deputy Counselor or’’. ■ d. In newly redesignated paragraph (c), remove the words ‘‘and Deputy Counselors’’. Also in newly redesignated paragraph (c), remove the words ‘‘they receive’’ and add in their place ‘‘he or she receives’’ wherever they appear. ■ ■ ■ Subpart A—Organization and Program Management Dated: January 6, 2014. Jkt 232001 1735 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 BILLING CODE 8011–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration 21 CFR Part 814 [Docket No. FDA–2009–N–0458] RIN 0910–AG29 Medical Devices; Pediatric Uses of Devices; Requirement for Submission of Information on Pediatric Subpopulations That Suffer From a Disease or Condition That a Device Is Intended To Treat, Diagnose, or Cure AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Final rule. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a final rule amending the regulations on premarket approval of medical devices to include requirements relating to the submission of information on pediatric subpopulations that suffer from the disease or condition that a device is intended to treat, diagnose, or cure. DATES: This rule is effective April 10, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sheila Brown, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 66, Rm. 1651, Silver Spring, MD 20993, 301–796–6563. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: I. Background The Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (FDAAA) 1 (Pub. L. 110–85) amended the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the FD&C Act) by among other things, adding section 515A of the FD&C Act (21 U.S.C. 360e–1). Section 515A(a) of the FD&C Act requires persons who submit certain medical device applications to include, if readily available, a description of any pediatric subpopulations that suffer from the disease or condition that the device is intended to treat, diagnose, or cure, and the number of affected pediatric patients. The information submitted under section 515A(a) of the FD&C Act 1 Title III of FDAAA, which includes new section 515A, is also known as the Pediatric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act of 2007. E:\FR\FM\10JAR1.SGM 10JAR1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 7 (Friday, January 10, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 1734-1735]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-00219]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

17 CFR Part 200

[Release No. 34-71238]


Responsibilities of the General Counsel

AGENCY: Securities and Exchange Commission.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is 
amending its rules to reflect that the Commission's General Counsel is 
responsible for providing advice to Commission attorneys on 
professional responsibility issues relating to their official duties 
and investigating allegations of professional misconduct by Commission 
staff and, where appropriate, making referrals to state professional 
boards or societies.

DATES: Effective Date: January 10, 2014.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard M. Humes, Associate General 
Counsel, at (202) 551-5140, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F 
Street NE., Washington, DC 20549; Shira Pavis Minton, Ethics Counsel, 
at (202) 551-7938, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street 
NE., Washington, DC 20549.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Discussion

    These amendments conform the Commission's regulations, in part 200 
of Title 17 of the Code of Federal Regulations, to the current 
responsibilities of the General Counsel. They do so by adding language 
that describes the General Counsel's responsibility for providing 
advice to Commission attorneys on professional responsibility issues 
relating to their official duties, investigating allegations of 
professional misconduct by Commission staff and, where appropriate, 
making referrals to state professional boards or societies. In 
addition, the amendments clarify that the Ethics Counsel is not 
responsible for investigating and potentially referring allegations of 
professional misconduct by Commission staff. Finally, the amendments 
include several minor corrections to provisions that relate to the 
responsibilities of the Ethics Counsel.

II. Related Matters

A. Administrative Procedure Act and Other Administrative Laws

    The Commission has determined that these amendments to its rules 
relate

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solely to the agency's organization, procedure, or practice. 
Accordingly, the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act 
regarding notice of proposed rulemaking and opportunity for public 
participation are not applicable.\1\ The Regulatory Flexibility Act, 
therefore, does not apply.\2\ Because these rules relate solely to the 
agency's organization, procedure, or practice and do not substantially 
affect the rights or obligations of non-agency parties, they are not 
subject to the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act.\3\ 
Finally, these amendments do not contain any collection of information 
requirements as defined by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, as 
amended.\4\
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    \1\ 5 U.S.C. 553(b).
    \2\ 5 U.S.C. 601-612.
    \3\ 5 U.S.C. 804.
    \4\ 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520.
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B. Consideration of Burden on Competition

    Section 23(a)(2) of the Exchange Act requires the Commission, in 
making rules pursuant to any provision of the Exchange Act, to consider 
among other matters the impact any such rule would have on competition. 
The Commission does not believe that the amendments that the Commission 
is adopting today will have any impact on competition.

Statutory Authority

    The amendments to the Commission's rules are adopted pursuant to 15 
U.S.C. 77o, 77s, 77sss, 78d, 78d-1, 78d-2, 78w, 78ll(d), 78mm, 80a-37, 
80b-11, and 7202.

List of Subjects in 17 CFR Part 200

    Administrative practice and procedure, Authority delegations 
(Government agencies), Organization and functions (Government 
agencies).

Text of Amendments

    In accordance with the preamble, the Commission hereby amends Title 
17, Chapter II of the Code of Federal Regulations as follows:

PART 200--ORGANIZATION; CONDUCT AND ETHICS; AND INFORMATION AND 
REQUESTS

Subpart A--Organization and Program Management

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1. The authority citation for part 200, Subpart A, continues to read, 
in part, as follows:

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 77o, 77s, 77sss, 78d, 78d-1, 78d-2, 78w, 
78ll(d), 78mm, 80a-37, 80b-11, 7202, and 7211 et seq., unless 
otherwise noted.
* * * * *

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2. In Sec.  200.21 paragraph (a), after the fourth sentence, that 
begins with ``In addition, he or she is responsible'', add two new 
sentences to read as follows:


Sec.  200.21  The General counsel.

    (a) * * * The General Counsel is responsible for providing advice 
to Commission attorneys on professional responsibility issues relating 
to their official duties. The General Counsel is further responsible 
for investigating allegations of professional misconduct by Commission 
staff and, where appropriate, making referrals to state professional 
boards or societies. * * *
* * * * *


Sec.  200.21a  [Amended]

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3. In Sec.  200.21a:
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a. In paragraph (a), remove the phrase ``Office of Administrative and 
Personnel Management,'' and add in its place, ``Office of Human 
Resources, the Office of Government Ethics,'';
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b. In paragraph (b)(1), at the end of the paragraph, add the phrase 
``that relate to the Commission's Ethics Program'' before the period;
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c. In paragraph (b)(2), at the end of the paragraph, add the phrase ``, 
which the Ethics Counsel shall refer to the General Counsel'' before 
the period;
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d. Remove paragraph (b)(7);
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e. Redesignate paragraph (b)(8) as (b)(7).

Subpart M--Regulation Concerning Conduct of Members and Employees 
and Former Members and Employees of the Commission

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4. The authority citation for Part 200, Subpart M, continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 77s, 77sss, 78w, 80a-37, 80b-11; E.O. 
11222, 3 CFR, 1964-1965 Comp., p. 36; 5 CFR 735.104 and 5 CFR 2634; 
and 5 CFR 2635, unless otherwise noted.


Sec.  200.735-15  [Amended]

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5. In Sec.  200.735-15:
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a. Remove paragraph (b).
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b. Redesignate paragraphs (c), (d) (e) and (f) as paragraphs (b), (c), 
(d) and (e), respectively.
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c. In the first sentence of newly redesignated paragraph (b), remove 
the words ``any Deputy Counselor or''.
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d. In newly redesignated paragraph (c), remove the words ``and Deputy 
Counselors''. Also in newly redesignated paragraph (c), remove the 
words ``they receive'' and add in their place ``he or she receives'' 
wherever they appear.

    Dated: January 6, 2014.

    By the Commission.
Elizabeth M. Murphy,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2014-00219 Filed 1-9-14; 8:45 am]
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