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DOE/ENDEP

RIN: 1901-AA32

Publication ID: Spring 1997

Title: Freedom of Information Act
Abstract: On October 23, 1991, DOE proposed to amend the procedures and principles to be applied in responding to requests for records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 5 USC 552. The proposal updated names and addresses of organizational entities, and updated guidelines for the schedule of fees associated with processing requests. A proposed section on policies clarified DOE's operation of a first-in, first-out policy in responding to FOIA requests, and the role of the Office of Hearings and Appeals was clarified. The proposal also included a statement of DOE policy on contractor records. ^POn December 12, 1994, DOE adopted the contractor records policy, with certain modifications. DOE expects to take final action on the remainder of the proposal in the near future. ^PThe new regulations will clarify the FOIA process by clearly defining the roles of the FOIA Officer and the Denying Official. The new regulations will be written in a more customer-friendly manner in plain English.
Agency: Department of Energy(DOE)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1004
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
Final Rule (Contractor Records)	12/12/1994	59 FR 63882
NPRM	04/00/1997

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No	Government Levels Affected: None
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No
Agency Contact: GayLa D. Sessoms Director, FOIA and Privacy Act Division Department of Energy Departmental and Others 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone:202 586-5955 Email: gayla.sessoms@hq.doe.gov