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DOC/ADMIN RIN: 0605-AA33 Publication ID: Fall 2014 
Title: Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act Regulations 
Abstract: This rule proposes revisions to the Department of Commerce's (Department) regulations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act. The FOIA regulations are being revised to clarify, update and streamline the language of several procedural provisions, including methods for submitting FOIA requests and appeals and the time limits for filing an administrative appeal, and to incorporate certain of the changes brought about by the amendments to the FOIA under the OPEN Government Act of 2007. Additionally, the FOIA regulations are being updated to reflect developments in the case law. The Privacy regulations are being revised to clarify, update and streamline several procedural provisions, including the methods for submitting appeals of Privacy Act requests and the time limits for filing a Privacy Act appeal. Additionally, the Privacy Act regulations are being updated to make technical changes to the applicable exemptions. 
Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 15 CFR 4   
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  02/27/2014  79 FR 11025   
Final Action  12/00/2014 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Mark Tallarico
Senior Counsel
Department of Commerce
General Administration
1401 Constitution Ave. NW., Room 5099,
Washington, DC 20230
Phone:202 482-8156
Email: mtallarico@doc.gov