the Commission within 30 days prior to the expiration of the filing period therefor shall be considered as a timely filing of a claim if formalized (submission of a properly executed claim form) within 30 days after the expiration of the filing period.

§ 560.3 Exhibits and documents in support of claim.

(a) If available, all exhibits and documents shall be filed with and at the same time as the claim, and shall, wherever possible, be in the form of original documents, or copies of originals certified as such by their public or other official custodian.

(b) All claims, briefs, and memoranda filed shall be typewritten or printed and if typewritten, shall be on legal size paper.

§ 560.4 Acknowledgment and numbering.

The Commission will acknowledge the receipt of a claim in writing and will notify the claimant of the claim number assigned to it, which number shall be used on all further correspondence and papers filed with regard to the claim. § 560.5

Procedure for determination of

claims.

The procedures set forth under § 531.5, Subchapter C of this chapter, shall be applicable to claims under Public Law 87-587 except as follows:

§ 531.5(g) Upon the expiration of 20 days after such service or receipt of notice, if no objection under this section has in the meantime been filed, such proposed decision shall, without further order or decision of the Commission, become the Commission's final determination and decision on the claim.

§ 531.5(j) (1) In case a claimant dies prior to the issuance of a Final Decision his legal representative shall promptly file proof of his capacity. Thereupon the legal representative shall be substituted as party claimant.

§ 531.5(1) After a final decision has been issued on a claim, or a proposed decision has become the final decision on a claim, a petition to reopen on the ground of newly discovered evidence may be filed; Provided, That no such petition will be acted upon if it appears that consideration thereof will unduly delay the Commission's report to the President as required under Public Law 87-587.

§ 531.5(m) As soon as practicable after the issuance of all Final Decisions, the Commission will submit to the President of the United States a report and a list of claims determined to be valid, and the amount of each such claim and a list of claims determined to be invalid, for such action by the President as he may deem appropriate.

§ 560.6 Hearings.

Hearings procedures as provided for under § 531.6, Subchapter C of this chapter, shall be applicable to claims under Public Law 87-587.

§ 560.7

Discontinuance of investigations and determinations of claims under Subchapter E.

The Commission shall discontinue its investigation and determination of claims under this subchapter if the Government of Canada enters into an agreement with the Government of the United States providing for arbitration or adjudication of the claims filed under Public Law 87-587. In such case, the Commission will transfer or otherwise make available to the Secretary of State all records and documents relating to these claims or, on the request of the Secretary of State, return to claimants documents filed in support of their claims.

(a) Claims shall be filed on official forms provided by the Commission upon request in writing addressed to the Commission at its principal office at Washington, D.C., and shall include, to the extent available at the time, all of the information called for in the claim form (FCSC Form 846), and shall be completed and signed in accordance with the instructions accompanying the form.

(b) Notice to the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, the Department of State, or any other governmental office or agency, prior to the enactment of the statute authorizing this claims program of an intention to file a claim for World War II losses, shall not be considered as a timely filing of a claim under Public Law 87-846.

(c) Any initial written indication of an intention to file a claim received by the Commission within 30 days prior to the expiration of the filing period therefor shall be considered as a timely filing of a claim if formalized (submission of a properly executed claim form) within 30 days after the expiration of the filing period.

§ 580.3

Exhibits and documents in support of claim.

(a) If available, all exhibits and documents shall be filed with and at the same time as the claim and shall, wherever possible, be in the form of original documents, or copies of original documents certified as such by their public or other official custodian.

(b) Documents in foreign language. Each copy of a document, exhibit or paper filed, which is written in a language other than English, shall be accompanied by an English translation thereof duly verified under oath by its translator to be a true and accurate translation thereof, together with the name and address of the translator.

(c) Preparation of papers. All claims, briefs and memoranda filed shall be typewritten or printed and, if typewritten, shall be on legal size paper.

§ 580.4 Acknowledgment and numbering.

The Commission will acknowledge the receipt of a claim and will notify the claimant of the claim number assigned to it, which number shall be used on all further correspondence and papers filed with regard to the claim.

§ 580.5 Small business concerns.

Any corporation or commercial entity for the purpose of receiving priority payment from the Secretary of the Treasury under section 213(a) of the War Claims Act of 1948, as amended, must so indicate on the official claim form (FCSC Form 846). In due course, the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission will request the director, Office of Small Business Size Standards, to determine the size status of such claimant pursuant to such rules and regulations as may be promulgated by that office, provided that the claimant qualifies under section 202(a) of the War Claims Act of 1948, as amended.

§ 580.6 Claims by corporation in excess of $10,000.

A statement under oath is required from corporations filing claims in excess of $10,000, disclosing the aggregate amount of Federal tax benefits derived by such corporation in any prior tax year or years resulting from any deduction or deductions claimed for the loss or losses with respect to which such claim is filed. Pursuant to the Act, such Federal tax benefits shall be the aggregate of the amounts by which the claimants' taxes for such year or years under chapters 1, 2A, 2B, 2D and 2E of the Internal Revenue Code of 1939 (53 Stat. 4), or subtitle A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (68A Stat. 4, 26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.) were decreased by reason of such loss or losses.

§ 580.7 Procedure for determination of claims.

The procedures set forth under § 531.5, Subchapter C of this chapter, shall be applicable to claims filed pursuant to Title II of the War Claims Act of 1948, as amended by Public Law 87-846. [30 FR. 13870, Nov. 2, 1965] § 580.8 Hearings.

Hearings procedures as provided for under § 531.6, Subchapter C of this chapter, shall be applicable to claims under this subchapter.

ment. The Personnel Office will call this subpart to the attention of all employees at least once a year and will provide a copy of the part to each new full-time employee who joins the Foundation. (A list of pertinent statutes is provided in the Appendix to this part.)

§ 600.735-4 Policy.

Confident of the integrity and sense of responsibility of its employees, it is the intent of the Foundation to impose on employees' conduct, activities, and financial interests those prohibitions, and limitations that are required by law or Federal regulation.

§ 600.735-5 Conflicts-of-Interest Review Panel.

To assist the Director in making judgments regarding conflicts-of-interest situations, there is hereby established a Conflicts-of-Interest Review Panel, which is assigned duties and responsibilities as set forth in § 600.735-7. The Panel consists of the General Counsel as Chairman, and the Deputy Director, Planning Director, and Associate Directors for Education and Research as members. The Director shall appoint an Executive Secretary of the Panel and may specify other or additional members as needed.

[NSF Circ. 54, 31 F.R. 4595, Mar. 18, 1966, as amended at 33 F.R. 746, Jan. 20, 1968] § 600.735-6

selor.

Conflicts-of-Interest Coun

The attorney in the Office of the General Counsel who has responsibilities for conflicts-of-interest matters is designated the Conflicts-of-Interest Counselor, with responsibilities for providing, on request from any Foundation employee, counsel regarding conflicts-ofinterest regulations and requirements, as well as their applicability in particular situations. Each Foundation employee is responsible for seeking the advice of the Conflicts-of-Interest Counselor whenever it appears that he may be, or may become, involved in a possible conflict-of-interest situation. Any supervisor in the Foundation may refer to the Conflicts-of-Interest Counselor any possible conflict-of-interest situation involving a subordinate of his whenever he deems such action appropriate. In such cases the subordinate concerned shall be informed that the matter has been referred for consideration and shall be afforded the opportunity to state his

case.

§ 600.735-7 Resolution of possible conflicts-of-interest situations.

(a) The General Counsel. The General Counsel is responsibile for reviewing conflicts-of-interest matters brought to his attention by the Executive Secretary of the Panel or the Conflicts-of-Interest Counselor, and for attempting to work with the employees concerned in resolving such situations, and for offering employees an opportunity to explain any conflict or appearance of conflict. He is responsible for bringing to the attention of the Panel any conflicts-of-interest situation that has not in his opinion been satisfactorily resolved through the above procedures. He will not, however, refer to the Panel, nor will the Panel consider any conflicts-of-interest matter which the General Counsel believes to be a violation of law. He will refer such matters to the Director for decision and appropriate action. Remedial action, whether disciplinary or otherwise, shall be effected in accordance with any applicable laws, Executive orders, and regulations.

Review

(b) Conflicts-of-Interest Panel. The Panel will consider those matters brought to its attention by the General Counsel, will direct the Executive Secretary to obtain any additional information deemed necessary, and will state in writing the conclusions it reaches. The Chairman of the Panel may refer any conflicts-of-interest matter to the attention of the Director whenever this appears desirable, as, for example, in a case where the Panel is unable to reach a unanimous judgment upon a matter which has been referred to it. Similarly, if an employee disagrees with the outcome of the Panel's deliberations, he may bring the matter to the attention of the Director for his consideration and such action as the Director may deem appropriate.

(c) Disciplinary and other remedial actions. When there is a final decision that a conflict-of-interest situation requires disciplinary or other remedial action, such action shall be taken promptly to end the conflict or appearance of conflict of interest and to carry out any appropriate disciplinary measure. Any action taken, whether disciplinary or otherwise, shall be effected in accordance with applicable laws. Executive orders, Civil Service Commission regulations and the regulations in this part. The action taken may involve, among other things:

(3) Regulating or aduiting private or other non-Federal enterprise; or

(4) Other activities where the decision or action has an economic impact on the interest of a particular non-Federal enterprise.

(b) Foundation requirement. In order to fulfill the Foundation's obligations under the general Government requirement described in paragraph (a) of this section, it has been determined that a Statement of Employment and Financial Interests must be completed and submitted in accordance with the procedures set forth in this section by all Foundation employees occupying positions of grade 14 or equivalent or above, with the exception of the GS-14 and GS-15 positions in the following offices: Budget Office; Finance Office; Management Analysis Office; Personnel Office; as well as by all employees occupying the positions specified below:

(1) All employees occupying grades 13, or equivalent and above positions in: (i) Contracts Office;

(ii) Indirect Cost (Rate) Determination Office;

(iii) Internal Audit Office;
(iv) Grants Office;

(v) Administrative Services Office; (vi) Office of the General Counsel. (c) Inclusion and exclusion of positions. Whenever appropriate, the Director may amend paragraph (b) of this section to include additional positions that entail submission of such statements or may exclude any positions listed in that paragraph (b) the inclusion of which is not required by the general requirement in paragraph (a)

of this section. Each superviser in the Foundation is responsible for bringing to the attention of the Director (through appropriate channels) any position which the supervisor believes should be covered or excluded by this requirement. If an employee feels that he has been improperly included under the regulations in this part, he may appeal his inclusion in accordance with the provisions of NSF Circular No. 29, Grievances and Appeals.

(d) Submission of original and supplementary statements. Each employee covered by this requirement shall complete the statement if one has not been completed previously, or a supplementary statement, whichever is appropriate, and submit it to the Executive Secretary of the Conflicts-of-Interest Review Panel by September 30, 1967. Each new affected employee shall complete and submit the statement within 30 days after his entrance on duty or by September 30, 1967, whichever date is later. All changes in, or additions to, the information contained in each employee's original statement must be reported in a supplementary statement submitted as of June 30 each year. If no changes or additions occur, a negative report is required. The Executive Secretary is responsible for obtaining the initial statements from all affected employees and the supplementary statements at the end of each fiscal year. The Executive Secretary will review all statements for possible conflicts-of-interest situations in accordance with the provisions of this subpart. Notwithstanding the filing of the annual report required by this section, each employee shall at all times avoid acquiring a financial interest that could result, or taking an action that would result, in a violation of the conflicts-of-interest provisions of section 208 of Title 18, United States Code.

(e) Interests of employees' relatives. For purposes of the statement, the interests of a spouse, minor child, or any other member of an employee's immediate houeshold who is a blood relation of the employee, are considered to be interests of the employee.

(f) Information not known by employees. If information required to be included on the statement of employment and financial interests (supplementary or otherwise, including holdings placed in trust) is not known by the employee but is known to another person, the em