Federal Register #2026-22463

Department of Commerce final rule updating Assistant General Counsel titles

The Department of Commerce issued a final rule updating legal office titles and contact information in its regulations. - Government buyer: Department of Commerce; the rule concerns Assistant General Counsel titles referenced in 15 CFR parts 2, 4, and 15. - Changes: Replaces the outdated title “Assistant General Counsel for Employment, Litigation and Information” with “Assistant General Counsel for Litigation and Strategic Support” and “Assistant General Counsel for Information Security and Emerging Technologies,” as applicable; also updates a room number in part 4. - Procurement details: No products, services, quantities, OEMs, or vendors are requested or identified. - Significance: The changes clarify agency references and do not substantively change the regulations.

Description

The Department of Commerce is updating references throughout Title 15 of the Code of Federal Regulations to replace an outdated Assistant General Counsel title with the current titles appropriate to the relevant parts. The changes apply to 15 CFR parts 2, 4, and 15, and also update a room number in part 4. The rule is effective November 4, 2026, and is intended to promote clarity and efficiency without making substantive regulatory changes.

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