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We propose to revise our rules of conduct and standards of responsibility for representatives. We also propose to update and clarify procedures we use when we bring charges against a representative for violating our rules of conduct and standards of responsibilities for representatives. These changes are necessary to better protect the integrity of our administrative process and further clarify representatives’ currently existing responsibilities in their conduct with us. The changes to our rules are not meant to suggest that any specific conduct is permissible under our existing rules; instead, we seek to ensure that our rules of conduct and standards of responsibility are clearer as a whole and directly address a broader range of inappropriate conduct.

Statement of Need:

These changes are necessary because or current regulations do not specifically address some representative conduct that we find inappropriate.

Summary of the Legal Basis:

Administrative--not required by statute or court order.

Alternatives:

Based on our program experience, there are no alternatives at this time. These rules will be based on recommendations.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits:

The administrative effect of this regulation is negligible.

Risks:

Undetermined.