[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 115 (Monday, June 16, 1997)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 32478]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-15725]


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FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION

12 CFR Part 617

RIN 3052-AB33


Referral of Known or Suspected Criminal Violations; Effective 
Date

AGENCY: Farm Credit Administration.

ACTION: Notice of effective date.

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SUMMARY: The Farm Credit Administration (FCA) published a final rule 
under part 617 on May 6, 1997 (62 FR 24562). The final rule amends the 
regulations governing the referral of known or suspected criminal 
violations. The objective of this final regulation was to promote 
consistency, efficiencies, and timeliness by Farm Credit System 
institutions in reporting, investigating, and aiding in the prosecution 
of known or suspected criminal activities. 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 June 13, 1997.

EFFECTIVE DATE: The regulation amending 12 CFR part 617 published on 
May 6, 1997 (62 FR 24562) is effective June 13, 1997.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Eric Howard, Policy Analyst, Policy Development and Risk Control, Farm 
Credit Administration, McLean, VA 22102-5090, (703) 883-4498; or
Jane Virga, Senior Attorney, Office of General Counsel, Farm Credit 
Administration, McLean, VA 22102-5090, (703) 883-4020, TDD (703) 883-
4444.

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

    Dated: June 11, 1997.
Floyd Fithian,
Secretary, Farm Credit Administration Board.
[FR Doc. 97-15725 Filed 6-13-97; 8:45 am]
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