56 FR 3961: Post-Employment Conflict of Interest, Exemption Procedures and Agency Component Designations for the Executive Branch

Since 1980, 5 CFR part 2637 (formerly 5 CFR part 737) has provided guidance concerning the post-employment onflict of interest restrictions of 18 U.S.C. 207. As a result of recent amendments to 18 U.S.C. 207 effective January 1, 1991, executive branch employees terminating Government service on or after that date will be subject to substantially revised post-employment restrictions. The Office of Government Ethics intends to publish a comprehensive revision of its regulatory guidance to reflect these amendments. This guidance will be published in this new part 2641. Pending the completion of this comprehensive revision, however, the Office of Government Ethics is issuing this interim rule in new part 2641: (1) To establish procedures to exempt senior employee positions from 18 U.S.C. 207(c); (2) to designate separate agency components for purposes of 18 U.S.C. 207(c) as authorized by 18 U.S.C. 207(h); and (3) to establish procedures for the future designation and modification of agency component designations. Former employees, ethics officials, and others will continue to consult part 2637 for guidance concerning the previous version of 18 U.S.C. 207, which will continue to apply to individuals terminating Government service prior to January 1, 1991.

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