[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] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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] BILLING CODE 6750-01-P