[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[National Archives and Records Administration Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)
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NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION
36 CFR Ch. XII
Spring 2004 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory
Actions
AGENCY: National Archives and Records Administration.
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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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
2003. 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. 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: May 5, 2004.
John W. Carlin,
Archivist of the United States.
National Archives and Records Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3538 Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs--Implementation of Title VI of the 3095-AB09
Civil Rights Act of 1964..............................................................
3539 Federal Records Management............................................................ 3095-AB16
3540 Review of Records Center Facility Standards........................................... 3095-AB31
3541 Testimony by NARA Employees and Production of Records in Legal Proceedings............ 3095-AB32
3542 Use of Meeting Rooms and Public Space................................................. 3095-AB33
3543 Information Security Oversight Office; National Industrial Security Program........... 3095-AB34
3544 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Age When Receiving Federal Financial Assistance..... 3095-AB36
3545 Declassification of National Security Information..................................... 3095-AB38
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National Archives and Records Administration--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3546 Presidential Library Facilities....................................................... 3095-AA82
3547 Revision of NARA Research Room Procedures............................................. 3095-AB10
3548 Restrictions on the Use of Records.................................................... 3095-AB11
3549 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability When Receiving Federal Financial 3095-AB21
Assistance............................................................................
3550 NARA Facilities: Phone Numbers........................................................ 3095-AB30
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National Archives and Records Administration--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3551 Implementation of OMB Circular A-110, Section 36...................................... 3095-AA96
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National Archives and Records Administration--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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3552 Records Management; Electronic Text Documents......................................... 3095-AB05
3553 Official Seals and Logos.............................................................. 3095-AB19
3554 Price Changes to Federal Register Publications........................................ 3095-AB35
3555 Publication of Revised Bylaws of the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel 3095-AB37
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National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Proposed Rule Stage
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3538. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, State
Federalism: Undetermined
URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov
Agency Contact: Kimberly Richardson, 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: [email protected]
RIN: 3095-AB09
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3539. 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 1220 to 1238
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 are developing
updated regulations.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Begin Review 09/17/02
ANPRM 03/15/04 69 FR 12100
ANPRM Comment Period End 05/14/04
NPRM 10/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
URL For More Information:
www.archives.gov/records--management/initiatives/strategic--
directions.html
URL For Public Comments:
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: [email protected]
Related RIN: Related to 3095-AB05
RIN: 3095-AB16
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3540. REVIEW OF RECORDS CENTER FACILITY STANDARDS
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 44 USC 2104(a)
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1228.228(b); 36 CFR 1228.230(b); 36 CFR
1228.230(e); 36 CFR 1228.230(i); 36 CFR 1228.230(l); 36 CFR 1228.230(s)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: NARA proposes to modify its facility standards for records
storage facilities that house Federal records to clarify and revise
certain requirements that were identified as of particular concern to
small businesses.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Begin Review 05/01/03
NPRM 07/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End 09/00/04
Final Action 10/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Federalism: Undetermined
URL For Public Comments:
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3095-AB31
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3541. TESTIMONY BY NARA EMPLOYEES AND PRODUCTION OF RECORDS IN LEGAL
PROCEEDINGS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 44 USC 2104; 44 USC 2108; 44 USC 2109; 44
USC 2112; 44 USC ch 22
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1201; 36 CFR 1250; 36 CFR 1251 (new); 36 CFR 1254
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation will establish NARA's policies and procedures
with respect to testimony by NARA staff and/or production of
information and records in legal proceedings.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State
Federalism: Undetermined
URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov
Agency Contact: Jason R Baron, Director of Litigation, National
Archives and Records Administration, Room 3110, NGC, 8601 Adelphi Road,
College Park, MD 20740
Phone: 301 837-1750
Fax: 301 837-0293
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3095-AB32
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3542. USE OF MEETING ROOMS AND PUBLIC SPACE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 44 USC 2104
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1280
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: NARA is updating its regulations on the use of NARA
facilities. The renovation of the National Archives Building in
Washington, DC has changed and expanded the space available for public
programs and meetings.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
URL For Public Comments:
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3095-AB33
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3543. INFORMATION SECURITY OVERSIGHT OFFICE; NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL
SECURITY PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: EO 12829, as amended by EO 12885
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 2001
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Information Security Oversight Office is publishing
through NARA an implementing directive for Executive Order 12829 that
is binding on executive branch agencies that enter into classified
contracts, licenses, or grants. The purpose of the National Industrial
Security Program is to safeguard classified information that may be
released or has been released to current, prospective, or former
contractors, licensees, or grantees of United States agencies.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
URL For Public Comments:
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3095-AB34
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3544. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF AGE WHEN
RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6101 et seq; 45 CFR 90
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1214
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: NARA is proposing to add a new part to its regulations. This
new part concerns nondiscrimination on the basis of age when receiving
Federal financial assistance. NARA and recipients of NARA grants must
follow the nondiscrimination rules in this new part when they hire
individuals for programs and projects.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Kimberly Richardson, 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: [email protected]
RIN: 3095-AB36
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3545. DECLASSIFICATION OF NATIONAL SECURITY
INFORMATION
Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 44 USC 2104(a); 44 USC 2108(a); 5 USC 552, as amended;
EO 12958 (60 FR 19825), 3 CFR, 1995 Comp., p. 333; EO 13142 (64 FR
66089); 3 CFR, 1999 Comp., p. 236; EO 13292 (68 FR 15315); 32 CFR 2001;
32 CFR 2004 (68 FR 55168)
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: NARA is updating references to Executive Order 12958, as
amended, updating the section on reclassification to reflect the
changes in the Executive order, and adding a section on automatic
declassification to reflect how it will be applied to the equities of
agencies that have not had a chance to review their information.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End 09/00/04
Final Action 11/00/04
Final Action Effective 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Federalism: Undetermined
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3095-AB38
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National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Final Rule Stage
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3546. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/25/98 63 FR 45203
NPRM Comment Period End 10/26/98
Final Action 07/00/04
Final Action Effective 08/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
URL For Public Comments:
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3095-AA82
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3547. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 03/31/04 69 FR 16863
NPRM Comment Period End 06/01/04
Final Action 07/00/04
Final Action Effective 08/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
URL For Public Comments:
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3095-AB10
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3548. RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF RECORDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 44 USC 2101 to 2118; 22 USC 1461(b); 5 USC 552, as
amended; EO 12958 (3 CFR, 1995 Comp., p. 333) as amended; . . .
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1254; 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. NARA proposes to remove an existing
policy that allows access to restricted information for purposes of
biomedical statistical research.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/05/04 69 FR 295
NPRM Comment Period End 03/05/04
Final Action 07/00/04
Final Action Effective 08/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
URL For Public Comments:
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3095-AB11
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3549. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY 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 disability by adding rules that
recipients of NARA grants must follow when they hire individuals for
programs and projects.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/22/03 68 FR 60313
NPRM Comment Period End 12/22/03
Final Action 07/00/04
Final Action Effective 08/00/04
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 20740
Phone: 301 837-1850
Fax: 301 837-0319
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3095-AB21
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3550. NARA FACILITIES: PHONE NUMBERS
Priority: Routine and Frequent. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Direct Final Rule 07/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
URL For Public Comments:
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www.regulations.gov
Agency Contact: Kimberly Richardson, 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: [email protected]
RIN: 3095-AB30
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National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Long-Term Actions
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3551. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule 03/16/00 65 FR 14406
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 05/15/00
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State
Federalism: Undetermined
URL For Public Comments:
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3095-AA96
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National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Completed Actions
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3552. RECORDS MANAGEMENT; ELECTRONIC TEXT DOCUMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1234
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Merged With 3095-AB16 05/07/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Nancy Allard
Phone: 301 837-1850
Fax: 301 837-0319
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3095-AB05
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3553. OFFICIAL SEALS AND LOGOS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1200
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/20/04 69 FR 7881
Final Action 05/11/04 69 FR 26045
Final Action Effective 06/10/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Kimberly Richardson
Phone: 301 837-1850
Fax: 301 837-0319
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3095-AB19
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3554. PRICE CHANGES TO FEDERAL REGISTER PUBLICATIONS
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 44 USC 15; EO 12866 1(b)
CFR Citation: 1 CFR 11
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Administrative Committee of the Federal Register (AFRO)
is prescribing the prices to be charged for the paper and microfiche
editions of Federal Register publications.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Action 03/18/04 69 FR 12781
Final Action Effective 04/19/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michael White, National Archives and Records
Administration, Room 700, 800 N. Capitol Street NW., Washington, DC
20002
Phone: 202 741-6025
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3095-AB35
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3555. PUBLICATION OF REVISED BYLAWS OF THE
INTERAGENCY SECURITY CLASSIFICATION APPEALS PANEL
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: Sec 5.1(a), EO 12958 (60 FR 19825); Sec 5.1(b), EO
12958 (60 FR 19825); 3 CFR Comp., p. 333, as amended by EO 13292 (68 FR
15315, 03/28/2003)
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 2001
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Information Security Oversight Office, National Archives
and Records Administration, is publishing a revision of the bylaws of
the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP). The
bylaws are revised in accordance with section 5.3(c) of Executive Order
12958, as amended, ``Classified National Security Information.'' Under
the terms of E.O. 12958, as amended, the Director of
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ISOO serves as Executive Secretary to the ISCAP.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Direct Final Rule 04/01/04 69 FR 17052
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3095-AB37
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