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Regulatory Flexibility Act
Because the agency was not required
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rulemaking, the provisions of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act relating to an
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this interim final rule. Accordingly, a
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Executive Order 12866
It has been determined that this
interim final rule is not a significant
regulatory action as defined in
Executive Order 12866. Therefore, a
regulatory assessment is not required.
Drafting Information
Andrew L. Malone of the Regulations
and Rulings Division, Alcohol and
Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, drafted
this document.
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(c) Applicability of increases in
penalty. Any increase in the penalty
described in paragraph (a) of this
section shall apply only to penalties,
including those whose associated
violation predated such an increase,
which are assessed after the date the
increase takes effect. An increase will
take effect on the date a notice is
published in the Federal Register
announcing the increase. The effective
date of the increase also will be listed
at the Web site in paragraph (a) of this
section.
Dated: May 16, 2016.
Mary G. Ryan,
Acting Administrator.
Approved: May 27, 2016.
Timothy E. Skud,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, (Tax, Trade, and
Tariff Policy).
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List of Subjects in 27 CFR Part 16
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Alcohol and alcoholic beverages,
Consumer protection, Health, Labeling,
Penalties.
Office of the Attorney General
Amendment to the Regulations
[AG Order No. 3691–2016]
For the reasons set forth in the
preamble, TTB is amending 27 CFR,
chapter I, part 16 as follows:
Office for Access to Justice
PART 16—Alcoholic Beverage Health
Warning Statement
1. The authority citation for part 16
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 27 U.S.C. 205, 215, 218; 28
U.S.C. 2461 note.
2. Section 16.33 is revised to read as
follows:
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§ 16.33
Civil penalties; adjustments.
(a) General. The Act provides that any
person who violates the provisions of
this part shall be subject to a civil
penalty of not more than $10,000.
However, pursuant to the provisions of
the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation
Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended,
this civil penalty is subject to periodic
cost-of-living adjustment. Accordingly,
any person who violates the provisions
of this part shall be subject to a civil
penalty of not more than the amount
listed at https://www.ttb.gov/regulation_
guidance/ablapenalty.html. Each day
shall constitute a separate offense.
(b) Notice of cost-of-living adjustment.
TTB will provide notice in the Federal
Register and at the Web site referenced
in paragraph (a) of this section of costof-living adjustments to the civil penalty
for violations of this part.
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28 CFR Part 0
Department of Justice.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
This rule amends the Code of
Federal Regulations to reflect the
establishment of the Office for Access to
Justice as a distinct component of the
Department of Justice. The Office for
Access to Justice was created by the
Attorney General to address the accessto-justice crisis in the criminal and civil
justice systems. The office’s mission is
to help ensure that the justice system is
efficient, fair, and accessible to all,
irrespective of an individual’s wealth
and status. This rule sets forth the
Office’s organization, mission and
functions.
SUMMARY:
DATES:
This rule is effective July 1,
2016.
Lisa
Foster, Director, Office for Access to
Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, RFK
Main Justice Building, Room 3340, 950
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington,
DC 20530. Telephone: (202) 514–5312.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Background
In 2010, the Attorney General
established the Office for Access to
Justice to address the access-to-justice
crisis in the criminal and civil justice
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systems. The office’s mission is to help
ensure that the justice system is
efficient, fair, and accessible to all,
irrespective of an individual’s wealth
and status. Its staff works within the
Department of Justice, across federal
agencies, and with state, local, and
tribal justice system stakeholders to
increase access to counsel and legal
assistance and to improve the justice
system for people who are unable to
afford lawyers. This rule reflects the
establishment of the Office for Access to
Justice as a distinct component of the
Department of Justice, and sets forth the
office’s organization, mission, and
functions.
Administrative Procedure Act
This rule is a rule of agency
organization and procedure, and relates
to the internal management of the
Department of Justice. It is therefore
exempt from the requirements of notice
and comment and a delayed effective
date. 5 U.S.C. 553(b), (d).
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Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Attorney General, in accordance
with the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5
U.S.C. 605(b)), has reviewed this rule
and by approving it certifies that this
rule 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.
Further, 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. See 5 U.S.C. 604(a).
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563:
Regulatory Review
This action has been drafted and
reviewed in accordance with Executive
Order 12866, ‘‘Regulatory Planning and
Review,’’ section 1(b), The Principles of
Regulation, and in accordance with
Executive Order 13563, ‘‘Improving
Regulations and Regulatory Review,’’
section 1(b), General Principles of
Regulation. This action is limited to
agency organization, management, and
personnel matters and therefore is not a
‘‘regulation’’ or ‘‘rule’’ under Executive
Order 12866. Id. § 3(d)(3). Accordingly,
this action has not been reviewed by the
Office of Management and Budget.
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
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levels of government. Therefore, in
accordance with section 6 of Executive
Order 13132, it is determined that this
rule does not have sufficient federalism
implications to warrant the preparation
of a federalism summary impact
statement.
Executive Order 12988: Civil Justice
Reform
This rule meets the applicable
standards set forth in sections 3(a) and
3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of
1955
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 does not
establish requirements that might
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
organization 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
(SBREFA)). See 5 U.S.C. 804(3).
Therefore, the reporting requirement of
5 U.S.C. 801 does not apply.
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 28 U.S.C. 509,
510, 515–519.
2. In § 0.1, under the heading
‘‘Offices’’, add the title ‘‘Office for
Access to Justice’’ to the end of the list.
■ 3. Add Subpart F–1 to read as follows:
■
Subpart F–1—Office for Access to
Justice
§ 0.33
Office for Access to Justice.
The Office for Access to Justice shall
be headed by a Director appointed by
the Attorney General. The principal
responsibilities of the Office shall be to
plan, develop, and coordinate the
implementation of access to justice
policy initiatives of high priority to the
Department and the executive branch,
including in the areas of criminal
indigent defense and civil legal aid. In
addition, the Director shall:
(a) Promote uniformity of Department
of Justice and government-wide policies
and litigation positions relating to equal
access to justice;
(b) Examine proposed legislation,
proposed rules, and other policy
proposals to ensure that access to justice
principles are properly considered in
the development of policy; and
(c) Perform such other duties and
functions as may be authorized by law
or directed by the Attorney General,
Deputy Attorney General, or Associate
Attorney General.
Dated: June 24, 2016.
Loretta E. Lynch,
Attorney General.
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Plain Language Instructions
We try to write clearly. Suggestions
about how to improve the clarity of this
rule may be submitted in writing to Lisa
Foster, Director, Office for Access to
Justice.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
List of Subjects in 28 CFR Part 0
[Docket ID: BOEM–2016–0055;
MMAA104000]
Authority delegation (Government
agencies), Government employees,
Organization and functions
(Government agencies), Privacy,
Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Whistleblowing.
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
1. The authority citation for part 0
continues to read as follows:
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30 CFR Parts 550 and 553
RIN 1010–AD95
Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in
the Outer Continental Shelf—Civil
Penalties Inflation Adjustments
Bureau of Ocean Energy
Management, Interior.
ACTION: Interim final rule.
AGENCY:
This rule adjusts the level of
civil monetary penalties contained in
the Bureau of Ocean Energy
Management (BOEM) regulations
pursuant to the Outer Continental Shelf
Lands Act, the Oil Pollution Act of
1990, the Federal Civil Penalties
Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements
SUMMARY:
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[Rules and Regulations]
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[FR Doc No: 2016-15574]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Office of the Attorney General
28 CFR Part 0
[AG Order No. 3691-2016]
Office for Access to Justice
AGENCY: Department of Justice.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This rule amends the Code of Federal Regulations to reflect
the establishment of the Office for Access to Justice as a distinct
component of the Department of Justice. The Office for Access to
Justice was created by the Attorney General to address the access-to-
justice crisis in the criminal and civil justice systems. The office's
mission is to help ensure that the justice system is efficient, fair,
and accessible to all, irrespective of an individual's wealth and
status. This rule sets forth the Office's organization, mission and
functions.
DATES: This rule is effective July 1, 2016.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa Foster, Director, Office for
Access to Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, RFK Main Justice
Building, Room 3340, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20530.
Telephone: (202) 514-5312.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
In 2010, the Attorney General established the Office for Access to
Justice to address the access-to-justice crisis in the criminal and
civil justice
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systems. The office's mission is to help ensure that the justice system
is efficient, fair, and accessible to all, irrespective of an
individual's wealth and status. Its staff works within the Department
of Justice, across federal agencies, and with state, local, and tribal
justice system stakeholders to increase access to counsel and legal
assistance and to improve the justice system for people who are unable
to afford lawyers. This rule reflects the establishment of the Office
for Access to Justice as a distinct component of the Department of
Justice, and sets forth the office's organization, mission, and
functions.
Administrative Procedure Act
This rule is a rule of agency organization and procedure, and
relates to the internal management of the Department of Justice. It is
therefore exempt from the requirements of notice and comment and a
delayed effective date. 5 U.S.C. 553(b), (d).
Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Attorney General, in accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility
Act (5 U.S.C. 605(b)), has reviewed this rule and by approving it
certifies that this rule 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. Further, 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. See 5 U.S.C.
604(a).
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563: Regulatory Review
This action has been drafted and reviewed in accordance with
Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' section
1(b), The Principles of Regulation, and in accordance with Executive
Order 13563, ``Improving Regulations and Regulatory Review,'' section
1(b), General Principles of Regulation. This action is limited to
agency organization, management, and personnel matters and therefore is
not a ``regulation'' or ``rule'' under Executive Order 12866. Id. Sec.
3(d)(3). Accordingly, this action has not been reviewed by the Office
of Management and Budget.
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, it is determined that this rule does not have
sufficient federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a
federalism summary impact statement.
Executive Order 12988: Civil Justice Reform
This rule meets the applicable standards set forth in sections 3(a)
and 3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1955
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 does not establish
requirements that might 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
organization 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 (SBREFA)).
See 5 U.S.C. 804(3). Therefore, the reporting requirement of 5 U.S.C.
801 does not apply.
Plain Language Instructions
We try to write clearly. Suggestions about how to improve the
clarity of this rule may be submitted in writing to Lisa Foster,
Director, Office for Access to Justice.
List of Subjects in 28 CFR Part 0
Authority delegation (Government agencies), Government employees,
Organization and functions (Government agencies), Privacy, Reporting
and recordkeeping requirements, Whistleblowing.
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. In Sec. 0.1, under the heading ``Offices'', add the title ``Office
for Access to Justice'' to the end of the list.
0
3. Add Subpart F-1 to read as follows:
Subpart F-1--Office for Access to Justice
Sec. 0.33 Office for Access to Justice.
The Office for Access to Justice shall be headed by a Director
appointed by the Attorney General. The principal responsibilities of
the Office shall be to plan, develop, and coordinate the implementation
of access to justice policy initiatives of high priority to the
Department and the executive branch, including in the areas of criminal
indigent defense and civil legal aid. In addition, the Director shall:
(a) Promote uniformity of Department of Justice and government-wide
policies and litigation positions relating to equal access to justice;
(b) Examine proposed legislation, proposed rules, and other policy
proposals to ensure that access to justice principles are properly
considered in the development of policy; and
(c) Perform such other duties and functions as may be authorized by
law or directed by the Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, or
Associate Attorney General.
Dated: June 24, 2016.
Loretta E. Lynch,
Attorney General.
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