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NARA RIN: 3095-AB62 Publication ID: Fall 2010 
Title: Office of Government Information Services 
Abstract: The Office of Government Information Services (OGIS), established under the OPEN Government Act of 2007, is responsible for reviewing policies and procedures of administrative agencies under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); reviewing compliance with FOIA by administrative agencies; and recommending policy changes to Congress and the President to improve the administration of FOIA. 
Agency: National Archives and Records Administration(NARA)  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: Not Yet Determined     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: PL 110-175   
Legal Deadline:  None

Statement of Need: The Office of Government Information Services (OGIS), established under the OPEN Government Act of 2007, may require implementing regulations.

Summary of the Legal Basis: The Open Government Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-175) requires the establishment of an Office of Government Information Services within NARA. OGIS will oversee Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) activities Governmentwide.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: OGIS, as an organization responsible for reviewing policies and procedures of administrative agencies under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); reviewing compliance with FOIA by administrative agencies; and recommending policy changes to Congress and the President to improve the administration of FOIA, is expected to increase the efficiency of the FOIA process.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  12/00/2010    
Final Action  02/00/2011    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Laura McCarthy
National Archives and Records Administration
8601 Adelphi Road,
College Park, MD 20740
Phone:301 837-3023
Email: laura.mccarthy@nara.gov