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The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is notifying the public about several Federal agency requests to dispose of records they no longer require for business purposes. These notifications, published in the Federal Register and on regulations.gov, invite the public to comment on the proposed schedules for record disposal. People can submit their comments by March 11, 2021, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail. NARA emphasizes that these record schedules determine whether certain records should be preserved or destroyed, depending on their long-term value.

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is inviting the public to comment on certain federal agencies' requests to dispose of records that are no longer needed for their operations. These records schedules are listed in the Federal Register and on regulations.gov. The public can submit their comments by March 22, 2021, through the eRulemaking portal or by mail. NARA will review all feedback and issue a consolidated reply summarizing the responses to the public comments before final approval by the Archivist of the United States.

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) announced that the Office of Government Information Services will hold a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee meeting on March 6, 2025, from 10 a.m. to noon EST. The meeting will be held virtually, and participants need to register by March 4, 2025. During the meeting, the committee will hear reports and consider recommendations from the subcommittees focused on Implementation, Statutory Reform, and Volume and Frequency. The public can attend the meeting online after registering and may offer three-minute oral comments if they register in advance.

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has announced a meeting of the State, Local, Tribal, and Private Sector Policy Advisory Committee (SLTPS-PAC) that will take place on January 8, 2025. This meeting will focus on issues related to classified national security information programs for these sectors. It will be held in a hybrid format, both virtually and in person, at the Adams Conference Room in Washington, DC. Participants must register in advance to attend the virtual meeting.

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue using three information collections. These collections allow people to: (1) request permission to film or photograph at NARA facilities for news purposes, (2) use NARA facilities for events, and (3) have their names placed on a list of independent researchers for freelance work in the Washington, DC, area. NARA is seeking public comments by February 14, 2025, on whether these collections are necessary and how they could be improved.

The National Archives and Records Administration is holding a virtual Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee meeting on March 3, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST. Participants need to register by February 28, 2021, to attend. The meeting will feature a presentation on accessing records in the legislative and judicial branches, along with updates from four subcommittees focused on Classification, Legislation, Process, and Technology. Interested parties can register online and access more information through provided links and contacts.

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to reinstate an information collection that expired in 2020. This collection gathers data from private foundations or entities involved with Presidential libraries for a report to Congress. The request was delayed due to COVID-related disruptions, and NARA is inviting public comments on this proposal according to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The data collection will help NARA perform its duties related to accepting new Presidential library facilities.

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is announcing that certain federal agencies are requesting permission to dispose of records that they no longer need, and they are inviting the public to comment on these proposals. These records schedules are published in the Federal Register and on regulations.gov, where the public can view each schedule and submit comments. The list includes schedules from agencies such as the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy. All comments submitted will be publicly available, and after reviewing them, NARA may adjust the schedules before approving them for implementation.

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is proposing to extend two information collection activities. The first involves requests for documents from former Federal civilian employees' personnel or medical files. This requires individuals to provide necessary details using specific forms. The second aims to connect veterans and individuals eligible under Schedule A with non-competitive job opportunities within NARA, utilizing an online questionnaire to gather applicant information. Input is invited from the public by June 9, 2025, on these proposed renewals.

The National Archives and Records Administration's Information Security Oversight Office is announcing a virtual meeting for the National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC) on April 14, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST. This meeting is open to the public and will cover matters related to National Industrial Security Program policies. Interested individuals must register in advance online to attend, while NISPPAC members, ISOO employees, and speakers should contact the designated email to register.