2026-22463·DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Nomenclature Change Related to Assistant General Counsel Titles

Final RuleEffective

Published: Nov 4, 2026
Effective: Nov 4, 2026
Citation: 91 FR 69499
Docket: Docket No. 261030-0008

Final rule.

Summary

The Department of Commerce is updating the language in Title 15 of the Code of Federal Regulations to replace an old job title—“Assistant General Counsel for Employment, Litigation and Information”—with the department’s current titles: “Assistant General Counsel for Litigation and Strategic Support” and “Assistant General Counsel for Information Security and Emerging Technologies.” The change is purely cosmetic; it does not alter any substantive rules or policies, but it aligns the regulations with the department’s present organizational structure so that references point to the correct officials. The rule was issued by the Department of Commerce and applies to anyone who consults or relies on Title 15, including businesses, legal professionals, and the public. It was published in the Federal Register on November 4, 2026 (91 FR 69499) and became effective the same day. Because this is a final rule, there is no further public comment period; the updated nomenclature is now the official reference in the regulation.

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Official abstract

The Department is effectuating nomenclature changes throughout Title 15 of the Code of Federal Regulations to remove all references to an outdated official title ("Assistant General Counsel for Employment, Litigation and Information") and replace them with updated references to the appropriate official (the "Assistant General Counsel for Litigation and Strategic Support" or the "Assistant General Counsel for Information Security and Emerging Technologies"). This action is necessary to reflect the current structure and roles within the Department and to ensure that the regulations at Title 15 remain up to date and refer the public to the appropriate officials. This action is intended to promote clarity and efficiency without making any substantive changes to any regulations.