[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions] [National Archives and Records Administration Semiannual Regulatory Agenda] [From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Part XXX National Archives and Records Administration ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 31146]]NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA) _______________________________________________________________________ NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION 36 CFR Ch. XII Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions AGENCY: National Archives and Records Administration. ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. _______________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: This agenda announces the proposed regulatory actions that the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) plans for the next 12 months and those actions that have been completed since the fall of 2002. This agenda was developed under the guidelines in OMB's Memorandum for Regulatory Policy Officers at Executive Departments and Agencies and Managing and Executive Directors of Certain Agencies and Commissions, dated January 29, 2003. NARA's purpose in publishing this agenda is to allow interested persons an opportunity to have more comprehensive documentation of NARA's regulatory plans and to participate in the rulemaking process. Some of the regulations listed in the agenda are considered significant under Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Allard, Regulatory Contact, Policy and Communications Staff, (301) 837-1477. Dated: .March 18, 2003. John W. Carlin, Archivist of the United States. National Archives and Records Administration--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3483 Federal Records Management.......................................................... 3095-AB16 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Archives and Records Administration--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3484 Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs--Implementation of Title VI of the 3095-AB09 Civil Rights Act of 1964............................................................ 3485 Revision of NARA Research Room Procedures........................................... 3095-AB10 3486 Restrictions on the Use of Records.................................................. 3095-AB11 3487 Public Use of NARA Facilities....................................................... 3095-AB17 3488 Information Security Oversight Office; Classified National Security Information..... 3095-AB18 3489 Official Seals and Logos............................................................ 3095-AB19 3490 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap when Receiving Federal Financial 3095-AB21 Assistance.......................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Archives and Records Administration--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3491 Presidential Library Facilities..................................................... 3095-AA82 3492 Implementation of OMB Circular A-110, Section 36.................................... 3095-AA96 3493 NARA Facilities--Phone Numbers...................................................... 3095-AB20 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Archives and Records Administration--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3494 Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide 3095-AB04 Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants)....................................... 3495 Records Management; Electronic Text Documents....................................... 3095-AB05 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 31147]] National Archives and Records Administration--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identification Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3496 Expanding Transfer Options for Electronic Records................................... 3095-AB03 3497 NARA Official Seals................................................................. 3095-AB12 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________________________________ National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Prerule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 3483. FEDERAL RECORDS MANAGEMENT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 44 USC 2104(a); 44 USC ch 21; 44 USC ch 29; 44 USC ch 33 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1201 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: As part of its initiative to redesign Federal records management, NARA is reviewing its records management regulations in 36 CFR ch. XII, subchapter B to ensure that the regulations are appropriate, effective, and clear. Where needed, we intend to develop updated regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Begin Review 09/17/02 End Review 12/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Nancy Allard, Regulatory Contact, National Archives and Records Administration, Room 4100, NPOL, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001 Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: nancy.allard@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB16 _______________________________________________________________________ National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Proposed Rule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 3484. NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS--IMPLEMENTATION OF TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 44 USC 2104(a); 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-7; E0 12250 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1213 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: NARA is adopting Governmentwide regulations on nondiscrimination on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance from NARA. These regulations will affect the National Historical Publications and Records Commission grant program. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Local Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Kimberly Richardson, Policy Specialist, National Archives and Records Administration, Room 4100, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20602-6001 Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: kimberly.richardson@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB09 _______________________________________________________________________ 3485. REVISION OF NARA RESEARCH ROOM PROCEDURES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 44 USC 2104(a) CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1254 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: NARA is updating and revising in plain language its regulations concerning use of records and donated historical materials in NARA research rooms. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/03 NPRM Comment Period End 11/00/03 Final Action 01/00/04 Final Action Effective 02/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None URL For Public Comments: http://www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Jennifer Davis Heaps, Policy Specialist, National Archives and Records Administration, Room 4100, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740 Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: jennifer.heaps@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB10 _______________________________________________________________________ 3486. RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF RECORDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 44 USC 2101 to 2118; 22 USC 1461(b) CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1256 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: NARA is updating and rewriting in plain language its regulations on statutory and other restrictions on access to archival records and donated historical materials transferred to the National Archives of the United States. [[Page 31148]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/03 NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/03 Final Action 09/00/03 Final Action Effective 10/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None URL For Public Comments: http://www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Jennifer Davis Heaps, Policy Specialist, National Archives and Records Administration, Room 4100, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740 Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: jennifer.heaps@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB11 _______________________________________________________________________ 3487. PUBLIC USE OF NARA FACILITIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 44 USC 2104(a) CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1280 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: NARA is amending its regulations on public use of NARA facilities to clarify the grounds on which individuals may be banned from the property for harmful or disruptive behavior. There is no anticipated cost. This rule will protect our visitors, staff members, and volunteers. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/18/03 68 FR 19168 NPRM Comment Period End 06/17/03 Final Action 08/00/03 Final Action Effective 09/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None URL For Public Comments: http://www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Kimberly Richardson, Policy Specialist, National Archives and Records Administration, Room 4100, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20602-6001 Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: kimberly.richardson@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB17 _______________________________________________________________________ 3488. [bull] INFORMATION SECURITY OVERSIGHT OFFICE; CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 3 CFR ch 1; EO 12958; EO 13142 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 2001 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: NARA is publishing an amendment to its Directive No. 1, implementing Executive Order 12958. The amendment changes classification and declassification markings. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For Public Comments: http://www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: J. William Leonard, Director, Information Security Oversight Office, National Archives and Records Administration, Room 500, 700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20408 Phone: 202 219-5250 Fax: 202 219-5385 Email: william.leonard@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB18 _______________________________________________________________________ 3489. [bull] OFFICIAL SEALS AND LOGOS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 44 USC 2104(e); 44 USC 2116(b); 44 USC 2302 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1200 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: NARA is amending its regulations to include rules on the use of NARA logos by the public and other Federal agencies. The existing regulations only cover official NARA seals. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kimberly Richardson, Policy Specialist, National Archives and Records Administration, Room 4100, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20602-6001 Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: kimberly.richardson@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB19 _______________________________________________________________________ 3490. [bull] NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP WHEN RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 29 USC 794 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1208 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: NARA is proposing to modifiy its regulations on nondiscrimination on the basis of handicap by adding rules that recipients of NARA grants must follow when they hire individuals for programs and projects. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/03 NPRM Comment Period End 08/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kimberly Richardson, Policy Specialist, National Archives and Records Administration, Room 4100, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20602-6001 Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: kimberly.richardson@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB21 [[Page 31149]] _______________________________________________________________________ National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Final Rule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 3491. PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY FACILITIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 44 USC 2104(a); 44 USC 2112 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1281 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: NARA is issuing regulations relating to the acceptance of a Presidential library facility by the Archivist of the United States from a non-Federal group or institution. The regulations will address requirements in the Presidential Libraries Act of 1986 for architectural and design standards, certifications, and reporting to Congress. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/25/98 63 FR 45203 NPRM Comment Period End 10/26/98 Final Action 10/00/03 Final Action Effective 11/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None URL For Public Comments: http://www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Nancy Allard, Regulatory Contact, National Archives and Records Administration, Room 4100, NPOL, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001 Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: nancy.allard@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AA82 _______________________________________________________________________ 3492. IMPLEMENTATION OF OMB CIRCULAR A-110, SECTION 36 Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1210 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will incorporate the provisions of OMB Circular A- 110, section 36, regarding the availability of data produced under an award through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) into our NHPRC grants administration regulation at 36 CFR part 1210. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 03/16/00 65 FR 14406 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 05/15/00 Final Action 10/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Nancy Allard, Regulatory Contact, National Archives and Records Administration, Room 4100, NPOL, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001 Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: nancy.allard@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AA96 _______________________________________________________________________ 3493. [bull] NARA FACILITIES--PHONE NUMBERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 44 USC 2104(a) CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1253 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: NARA is amending its regulation that lists the phone numbers of NARA facilities that are open to the public. This rule updates phone numbers for the facilities. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 05/00/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kimberly Richardson, Policy Specialist, National Archives and Records Administration, Room 4100, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20602-6001 Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: kimberly.richardson@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB20 _______________________________________________________________________ National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Long-Term Actions _______________________________________________________________________ 3494. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) AND GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTS) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 44 USC 2104(a); EO 12549; EO 12698; 31 USC 6101 note CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1209; 36 CFR 1211 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will modify the Governmentwide nonprocurement common rule for debarment and suspension and the Governmentwide rule implementing the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/23/02 67 FR 3265 NPRM Comment Period End 03/25/02 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Local Agency Contact: Nancy Allard, Regulatory Contact, National Archives and Records Administration, Room 4100, NPOL, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001 Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: nancy.allard@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB04 _______________________________________________________________________ 3495. RECORDS MANAGEMENT; ELECTRONIC TEXT DOCUMENTS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 44 USC 2104(a) CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1234 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: In response to a petition, NARA sought Federal agency and public comment concerning the management, scheduling and preservation of text documents created in electronic form. NARA is evaluating a revision of the regulation. [[Page 31150]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 10/10/01 66 FR 51740 ANPRM Comment Period End 01/08/02 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Nancy Allard, Regulatory Contact, National Archives and Records Administration, Room 4100, NPOL, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001 Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: nancy.allard@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB05 _______________________________________________________________________ National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Completed Actions _______________________________________________________________________ 3496. EXPANDING TRANSFER OPTIONS FOR ELECTRONIC RECORDS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1228.270 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 12/30/02 67 FR 79517 Final Action Effective 01/29/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Nancy Allard Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: nancy.allard@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB03 _______________________________________________________________________ 3497. NARA OFFICIAL SEALS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1200 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 12/04/02 67 FR 72101 Final Action Effective 01/03/03 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Kimberly Richardson Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: kimberly.richardson@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB12 [FR Doc. 03-7437 Filed 05-23-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7515-01-S