[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 183 (Thursday, September 19, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 49237]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-23973]
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Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 183 / Thursday, September 19, 1996 /
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Office of the Secretary
7 CFR Part 2
Revision of Delegations of Authority
AGENCY: Department of Agriculture.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This document revises the delegations of authority from the
Secretary of Agriculture and general officers of the Department to
delegate to the General Counsel the authority to pay tort claims that
arise outside the United States, as authorized by section 920 of Public
Law 104-27.
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 19, 1996.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert L. Siegler, Deputy Assistant
General Counsel, Research and Operations Division, Office of the
General Counsel, Department of Agriculture, Room 2321-S, Washington,
D.C. 20250, telephone 202-720-6035.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 920 of the Federal Agriculture
Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (FAIR Act), Pub. L. No. 104-127 (7
U.S.C. 2262a), authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to pay a tort
claim if the claim arises outside the United States in connection with
activities of individuals performing service for the Secretary. This
document delegates the authority of the Secretary to the General
Counsel to make determinations of tort claims that arise outside the
United States in accordance with section 920 of the FAIR Act.
This rule relates to internal agency management. Therefore,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553, notice of proposed rule making and
opportunity for comment are not required. Further, since this rule
relates to internal agency management, it is exempt from the provisions
of Executive Order Nos. 12291 and 12778. In addition, this action is
not a rule as defined by Pub. L. No. 96-354, the Regulatory Flexibility
Act, and thus is exempt from the provisions of that Act. Accordingly,
as authorized by section 808 of the Small Business Regulatory
Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-121, this rule may be
made effective upon publication in the Federal Register.
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 2
Authority delegations (Government agencies).
PART 2--DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT
Accordingly, Part 2, Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations is
amended as follows:
1. The authority citation for Part 2 continues to read as follows:
Authority: Sec. 212(a), Pub. L. 103-353, 108 Stat. 3210, 7
U.S.C. 6912(a)(1); 5 U.S.C. 301; Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1953,
3 CFR, 1949-1953 Comp., p. 1024.
Subpart D--Delegations of Authority to Other General Officers and
Agency Heads
2. Section 2.31 is amended by revising paragraph (a) to read as
follows:
Sec. 2.31 General Counsel.
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(a) Consider, ascertain, adjust, determine, compromise, and settle
claims pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act, as amended (28 U.S.C.
2671-2680), and the regulations of the Attorney General contained in 28
CFR part 14; and consider, ascertain, adjust, determine, compromise,
and settle claims pursuant to section 920 of the Federal Agriculture
Improvement and Reform Act of 1996, Public Law 104-127 (7 U.S.C.
2262a).
Dated: September 10, 1996.
Dan Glickman,
Secretary of Agriculture.
[FR Doc. 96-23973 Filed 9-18-96; 8:45 am]
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