Search Results for keywords:"Freedom of Information Act"

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  • 2024-29666 — Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation of Exemptions
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 101846
    Reading Time:about 19 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Energy is implementing a new rule that exempts certain records from the Privacy Act of 1974 because those records contain classified information. This new system, known as DOE-85, involves research, technology, and economic security reviews and aims to manage risks related to national security and foreign policy. The rule is effective January 16, 2025, and is tailored to protect classified information while allowing DOE to coordinate effectively with other agencies. Despite public concerns, the DOE maintains that these exemptions are necessary and do not violate laws like the Freedom of Information Act.

    Simple Explanation

    The government's energy department has a new rule to keep some information secret because it's about important safety things, so people can't see or ask for it, starting next January.

  • 2021-00205 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Third Party Perjury Form
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1953
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Education is seeking public comments on the extension of an existing information collection related to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The purpose of this collection is to verify the identity of individuals requesting personal records, ensuring accurate and timely processing of these requests. The department is particularly interested in feedback on whether this process is necessary, how it might be improved, and ways to reduce the burden on respondents. The deadline for submitting comments is March 12, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The Education Department wants to make sure that people asking for their own records prove who they are, so they are asking everyone for ideas on how to make this process better and less bothersome. They also want to know if this form called the "Third Party Perjury Form" is really needed to keep things fair and right. 🌟

  • 2024-29647 — Availability of Information and Records to the Public
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 102704
    Reading Time:about 83 minutes

    The Social Security Administration (SSA) has finalized changes to its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regulations to align with the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016. These updates aim to make procedures for accessing information more accessible and clearly outlined for public understanding. The new rule reorganizes SSA's FOIA guidelines, clarifies terms like "commercial interest," and provides extensive details on processing requests, fees, and exemptions. The SSA hopes these changes will improve transparency and efficiency for both the agency and the public.

    Simple Explanation

    The Social Security Administration has made new rules to make it easier for people to get information, like making sure the rules are simple to understand. But there are still some tricky words and rules that might confuse people or make it hard to ask for help or find out what's going on.

  • 2021-03001 — Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee Meeting
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9541
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is having an online meeting where people will talk about how to find important papers that help people know what the government is doing. It will happen on a certain day, but you have to tell them you want to join before the end of February.

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