[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 21 (Tuesday, February 2, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]

Professional Conduct for Practitioners: Rules, Procedures,
Representation, and Appearances

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DHS.

ACTION: Interim rule with request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is amending its
regulations governing representation and appearances by, and
professional conduct of, practitioners in immigration practice before
its components to: Conform the grounds of discipline and procedures
regulations with those promulgated by the Department of Justice (DOJ);
clarify who is authorized to represent applicants and petitioners in
cases before DHS; remove duplicative rules, procedures, and authority;
improve the clarity and uniformity of the existing regulations; make
technical and procedural changes; and conform terminology. This rule
enhances the integrity of the immigration adjudication process by
updating and clarifying the regulation of professional conduct of
immigration practitioners who practice before DHS.

DATES: Effective date: This interim rule is effective March 4, 2010.
    Comments: Written comments must be submitted on or before March 4,
2010.