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DOL/EBSA RIN: 1210-AA71 Publication ID: Fall 2001 
Title: Electronic Disclosure of Employee Benefit Plan Information 
Abstract: This rulemaking will improve the ability of sponsors and administrators of all employee benefit plans covered by title I of ERISA to make certain disclosures of plan information to participants and beneficiaries through electronic means. The rule will provide guidance with respect to the conditions under which electronic disclosures will be deemed to satisfy the disclosure requirements under title I of ERISA. The rule also will establish recordkeeping standards for maintaining or storing data in electronic form. 
Agency: Department of Labor(DOL)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 29 CFR 2520.104b   
Legal Authority: 29 USC 1024    29 USC 1135    PL 105-34, Taxpayer Relief Act    Secretary of Labor's Order No. 1-87, April 21,1987   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
NPRM  Statutory    12/31/1998 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  01/28/1999  64 FR 4506   
NPRM Comment Period End  03/29/1999    
Final Action  03/00/2002    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Eric A. Raps
Pension Law Specialist
Department of Labor
Employee Benefits Security Administration
Room N5669, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, FP Building,
Washington, DC 20210
Phone:202 693-8500