[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 159 (Thursday, August 15, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 42371]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-20883]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
7 CFR Part 4000
Organization and Functions
AGENCY: Economics Management Staff, USDA.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This final rule removes obsolete regulations pertaining to the
organization and function of the Economics Management Staff (EMS) to
reflect an internal reorganization of the Department of Agriculture
(USDA).
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 15 1996.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jane L. Giles, Deputy Administrator, Agricultural Research Service,
USDA, Room 324-A, Jamie L. Whitten Federal Building 1400 Independence
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250, (202) 690-2575.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C.
552(a)(1), requires Federal agencies to publish in the Federal Register
descriptions of its central and field organizations. 7 CFR Part 4000
set forth the organization and functions of the EMS. It was issued
pursuant to the authority formerly delegated to EMS in 7 CFR 2.87.
Pursuant to the internal reorganization of USDA, EMS has been
integrated into the Agricultural Research Service (ARS). This document
removes 7 CFR Part 4000. Requests for information relating to functions
formerly performed by EMS may be obtained through the ARS Deputy
Administrator pursuant to 7 CFR Part 3700. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553,
since this rule relates to internal agency management, notice of
proposed rulemaking and opportunity for comment are not required, and
this rule may be made effective less than 30 days after publication in
the Federal Register. Further, because it relates to internal agency
management, it is exempt from the provisions of Executive Orders 12988
and 12866. In addition, this rule will not cause a significant economic
impact or other substantial effect on small entities. Therefore, the
requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 602, do not
apply.
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 4000
Organization and functions, (Government agencies).
PART 4000--[REMOVED AND RESERVED]
Accordingly, 7 CFR Part 4000 is removed and reserved.
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301 and 552.
Done at Washington, DC, this 12th day of August 1996.
Floyd P. Horn,
Administrator, Agricultural Research Service.
[FR Doc. 96-20883 Filed 8-14-96; 8:45 am]
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