[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 191 (Thursday, October 2, 1997)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 51593]
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[FR Doc No: 97-26162]



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FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION

12 CFR Part 602

RIN 3052-AB77


Releasing Information; 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 602 on August 1, 1997 (62 FR 41253). The final rule amends 
the regulations governing the release of information. The objective of 
the final rule is to conform applicable FCA regulations to the 
requirements of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552, as 
amended by the Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 
1996, Pub. L. 104-231, and to clarify the address of the FCA official 
who receives FOIA requests for records. 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 October 2, 1997.

EFFECTIVE DATE: The regulation amending 12 CFR part 602 published on 
August 1, 1997 (62 FR 41253) is effective October 2, 1997.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
John Hays, 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: September 29, 1997.
Floyd Fithian,
Secretary, Farm Credit Administration Board.
[FR Doc. 97-26162 Filed 10-1-97; 8:45 am]
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