04-17120. Loan Policies and Operations; Funding and Fiscal Affairs, Loan Policies and Operations, and Funding Operations; OFI Lending; Effective Date

AGENCY:

Farm Credit Administration.

ACTION:

Notice of effective date.

SUMMARY:

The Farm Credit Administration (FCA) published a final rule under parts 614 and 615 on May 26, 2004 (69 FR 29852). This final rule removes unnecessary provisions in the existing other financing institution (OFI) regulations that impede the flow of credit or do not enhance safe and sound operations. In accordance with 12 U.S.C. 2252, the effective date of the final rule is 30 days from the date of publication in the Federal Register during which either or both Houses of Congress are in session. Based on the records of the sessions of Congress, the effective date of the regulations is July 22, 2004.

DATES:

The regulation amending 12 CFR parts 614 and 615 published on May 26, 2004 (69 FR 29852) is effective July 22, 2004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Dennis K. Carpenter, Senior Policy Analyst, Office of Policy and Analysis, Farm Credit Administration, McLean, VA 22102-5090, [phone], TTY [phone]; or Richard A. Katz, Senior Attorney, Office of General Counsel, Farm Credit Administration, McLean, VA 22102-5090, [phone], TTY [phone].

(12 U.S.C. 2252(a)(9) and (10))

Dated: July 22, 2004.

Jeanette C. Brinkley,

Secretary, Farm Credit Administration Board.