Search Results for keywords:"FOIA exemptions"

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  • 2021-00194 — Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1967
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is requesting public comments on a proposed information collection, as part of its ongoing effort to reduce paperwork burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are particularly interested in feedback on reducing information collection burdens for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees, as per the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002. The information collection concerns submarine cable reporting, which is important for national security and emergency preparedness. Comments are due by February 10, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants to hear what people think about their plan to make paperwork easier, especially for small businesses with less than 25 workers. They are looking at paperwork rules about undersea cables, which help keep the country safe.

  • 2020-28336 — Fees for Production of Records; Other Amendments to Procedures for Disclosure of Information Under the Freedom of Information Act
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 7499
    Reading Time:about 40 minutes

    The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has updated its rules related to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to better reflect modern costs and practices. Changes include adjustments to the fees associated with providing information, such as increasing photocopy fees from $0.10 to $0.15 per page and eliminating fees for fully redacted pages. The CPSC will also no longer charge for electronic files due to minimal costs. Additionally, the rule outlines new procedures for fee notifications and payments, as well as updates reflecting changes in CPSC's organizational structure and practices.

    Simple Explanation

    The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) changed some rules about sharing information to make it easier and cheaper, like charging less for paper copies and not charging for pages that don't show anything. They also made some changes to who does what in their office and updated how they send and share information with people.

  • 2024-28987 — Sunshine Act Meetings
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97673
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is holding a closed meeting on December 12, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. The meeting will take place remotely and possibly at the Commission's headquarters in Washington, DC. During the meeting, SEC commissioners and certain staff members will discuss topics like the start and settlement of legal actions and administrative proceedings, as well as other enforcement and examination-related matters. Changes to the meeting's time or location will be announced on the SEC's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will have a secret meeting on December 12, 2024, to talk about starting and finishing legal cases and other important matters. Some people might worry because the meeting is not open to everyone, but the rules allow them to keep it private.

  • 2024-28871 — Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act Regulations
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 99799
    Reading Time:about 51 minutes

    The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) is proposing updates to its regulations for the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act. These changes aim to incorporate amendments from the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016, align with Department of Justice guidance, and improve public understanding and usability of the rules. Additionally, the updated rules are designed to better represent CEQ's current policies and practices, and include reorganizing and renaming sections for simplicity. Importantly, these proposals reflect CEQ's dedication to open information sharing while ensuring personal data is managed properly under the Privacy Act.

    Simple Explanation

    The Council on Environmental Quality wants to make it easier for people to get information and understand privacy rules by updating them, making them clearer, and making sure they follow recent laws and rules.