[June 28, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 123)] [Unified Agenda] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID: f:ua040429.wais] [Page 38356-38361] National Archives and Records Administration ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Part XXIX ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 38356]] NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA) _______________________________________________________________________ NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION 36 CFR Ch. XII Spring 2004 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions AGENCY: National Archives and Records Administration. ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. _______________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: This agenda announces the proposed regulatory actions that the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) plans for the next 12 months and those actions that have been completed since the fall of 2003. This agenda was developed under the guidelines in OMB's Memorandum for Regulatory Policy Officers at Executive Departments and Agencies and Managing and Executive Directors of Certain Agencies and Commissions. NARA's purpose in publishing this agenda is to allow interested persons an opportunity to have more comprehensive documentation of NARA's regulatory plans and to participate in the rulemaking process. Some of the regulations listed in the agenda are considered significant under Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Allard, Regulatory Contact, Policy and Communications Staff, (301) 837-1477. Dated: May 5, 2004. John W. Carlin, Archivist of the United States. National Archives and Records Administration--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3538 Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs--Implementation of Title VI of the 3095-AB09 Civil Rights Act of 1964.............................................................. 3539 Federal Records Management............................................................ 3095-AB16 3540 Review of Records Center Facility Standards........................................... 3095-AB31 3541 Testimony by NARA Employees and Production of Records in Legal Proceedings............ 3095-AB32 3542 Use of Meeting Rooms and Public Space................................................. 3095-AB33 3543 Information Security Oversight Office; National Industrial Security Program........... 3095-AB34 3544 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Age When Receiving Federal Financial Assistance..... 3095-AB36 3545 Declassification of National Security Information..................................... 3095-AB38 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Archives and Records Administration--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3546 Presidential Library Facilities....................................................... 3095-AA82 3547 Revision of NARA Research Room Procedures............................................. 3095-AB10 3548 Restrictions on the Use of Records.................................................... 3095-AB11 3549 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability When Receiving Federal Financial 3095-AB21 Assistance............................................................................ 3550 NARA Facilities: Phone Numbers........................................................ 3095-AB30 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Archives and Records Administration--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3551 Implementation of OMB Circular A-110, Section 36...................................... 3095-AA96 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Archives and Records Administration--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3552 Records Management; Electronic Text Documents......................................... 3095-AB05 3553 Official Seals and Logos.............................................................. 3095-AB19 3554 Price Changes to Federal Register Publications........................................ 3095-AB35 3555 Publication of Revised Bylaws of the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel 3095-AB37 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 38357]] _______________________________________________________________________ National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Proposed Rule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 3538. NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS--IMPLEMENTATION OF TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 44 USC 2104(a); 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-7; E0 12250 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1213 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: NARA is adopting Governmentwide regulations on nondiscrimination on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance from NARA. These regulations will affect the National Historical Publications and Records Commission grant program. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State Federalism: Undetermined URL For Public Comments: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Kimberly Richardson, Policy Specialist, National Archives and Records Administration, Room 4100, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740 Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: kimberly.richardson@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB09 _______________________________________________________________________ 3539. FEDERAL RECORDS MANAGEMENT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 44 USC 2104(a); 44 USC ch 21; 44 USC ch 29; 44 USC ch 33 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1220 to 1238 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: As part of its initiative to redesign Federal records management, NARA is reviewing its records management regulations in 36 CFR ch. XII, subchapter B to ensure that the regulations are appropriate, effective, and clear. Where needed, we are developing updated regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Begin Review 09/17/02 ANPRM 03/15/04 69 FR 12100 ANPRM Comment Period End 05/14/04 NPRM 10/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For More Information: www.archives.gov/records--management/initiatives/strategic-- directions.html URL For Public Comments: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Nancy Allard, Regulatory Contact, National Archives and Records Administration, Room 4100, NPOL, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001 Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: nancy.allard@nara.gov Related RIN: Related to 3095-AB05 RIN: 3095-AB16 _______________________________________________________________________ 3540. REVIEW OF RECORDS CENTER FACILITY STANDARDS Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 44 USC 2104(a) CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1228.228(b); 36 CFR 1228.230(b); 36 CFR 1228.230(e); 36 CFR 1228.230(i); 36 CFR 1228.230(l); 36 CFR 1228.230(s) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: NARA proposes to modify its facility standards for records storage facilities that house Federal records to clarify and revise certain requirements that were identified as of particular concern to small businesses. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Begin Review 05/01/03 NPRM 07/00/04 NPRM Comment Period End 09/00/04 Final Action 10/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Federalism: Undetermined URL For Public Comments: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Nancy Allard, Regulatory Contact, National Archives and Records Administration, Room 4100, NPOL, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001 Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: nancy.allard@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB31 _______________________________________________________________________ 3541. TESTIMONY BY NARA EMPLOYEES AND PRODUCTION OF RECORDS IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 44 USC 2104; 44 USC 2108; 44 USC 2109; 44 USC 2112; 44 USC ch 22 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1201; 36 CFR 1250; 36 CFR 1251 (new); 36 CFR 1254 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This regulation will establish NARA's policies and procedures with respect to testimony by NARA staff and/or production of information and records in legal proceedings. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State Federalism: Undetermined URL For Public Comments: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Jason R Baron, Director of Litigation, National Archives and Records Administration, Room 3110, NGC, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740 Phone: 301 837-1750 Fax: 301 837-0293 Email: jason.baron@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB32 [[Page 38358]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3542. USE OF MEETING ROOMS AND PUBLIC SPACE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 44 USC 2104 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1280 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: NARA is updating its regulations on the use of NARA facilities. The renovation of the National Archives Building in Washington, DC has changed and expanded the space available for public programs and meetings. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined URL For Public Comments: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Jennifer Davis Heaps, Policy Specialist, National Archives and Records Administration, Room 4100, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740 Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: jennifer.heaps@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB33 _______________________________________________________________________ 3543. INFORMATION SECURITY OVERSIGHT OFFICE; NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: EO 12829, as amended by EO 12885 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 2001 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Information Security Oversight Office is publishing through NARA an implementing directive for Executive Order 12829 that is binding on executive branch agencies that enter into classified contracts, licenses, or grants. The purpose of the National Industrial Security Program is to safeguard classified information that may be released or has been released to current, prospective, or former contractors, licensees, or grantees of United States agencies. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For Public Comments: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: J. William Leonard, Director, Information Security Oversight Office, National Archives and Records Administration, Room 500, 700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20408 Phone: 202 219-5250 Fax: 202 219-5385 Email: william.leonard@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB34 _______________________________________________________________________ 3544. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF AGE WHEN RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 42 USC 6101 et seq; 45 CFR 90 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1214 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: NARA is proposing to add a new part to its regulations. This new part concerns nondiscrimination on the basis of age when receiving Federal financial assistance. NARA and recipients of NARA grants must follow the nondiscrimination rules in this new part when they hire individuals for programs and projects. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kimberly Richardson, Policy Specialist, National Archives and Records Administration, Room 4100, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740 Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: kimberly.richardson@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB36 _______________________________________________________________________ 3545. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] DECLASSIFICATION OF NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 44 USC 2104(a); 44 USC 2108(a); 5 USC 552, as amended; EO 12958 (60 FR 19825), 3 CFR, 1995 Comp., p. 333; EO 13142 (64 FR 66089); 3 CFR, 1999 Comp., p. 236; EO 13292 (68 FR 15315); 32 CFR 2001; 32 CFR 2004 (68 FR 55168) CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: NARA is updating references to Executive Order 12958, as amended, updating the section on reclassification to reflect the changes in the Executive order, and adding a section on automatic declassification to reflect how it will be applied to the equities of agencies that have not had a chance to review their information. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 NPRM Comment Period End 09/00/04 Final Action 11/00/04 Final Action Effective 11/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Jennifer Davis Heaps, Policy Specialist, National Archives and Records Administration, Room 4100, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740 Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: jennifer.heaps@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB38 [[Page 38359]] _______________________________________________________________________ National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Final Rule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 3546. PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY FACILITIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 44 USC 2104(a); 44 USC 2112 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1281 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: NARA is issuing regulations relating to the acceptance of a Presidential library facility by the Archivist of the United States from a non-Federal group or institution. The regulations will address requirements in the Presidential Libraries Act of 1986 for architectural and design standards, certifications, and reporting to Congress. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/25/98 63 FR 45203 NPRM Comment Period End 10/26/98 Final Action 07/00/04 Final Action Effective 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None URL For Public Comments: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Nancy Allard, Regulatory Contact, National Archives and Records Administration, Room 4100, NPOL, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001 Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: nancy.allard@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AA82 _______________________________________________________________________ 3547. REVISION OF NARA RESEARCH ROOM PROCEDURES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 44 USC 2104(a) CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1254 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: NARA is updating and revising in plain language its regulations concerning use of records and donated historical materials in NARA research rooms. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/31/04 69 FR 16863 NPRM Comment Period End 06/01/04 Final Action 07/00/04 Final Action Effective 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None URL For Public Comments: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Jennifer Davis Heaps, Policy Specialist, National Archives and Records Administration, Room 4100, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740 Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: jennifer.heaps@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB10 _______________________________________________________________________ 3548. RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF RECORDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 44 USC 2101 to 2118; 22 USC 1461(b); 5 USC 552, as amended; EO 12958 (3 CFR, 1995 Comp., p. 333) as amended; . . . CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1254; 36 CFR 1256 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: NARA is updating and rewriting in plain language its regulations on statutory and other restrictions on access to archival records and donated historical materials transferred to the National Archives of the United States. NARA proposes to remove an existing policy that allows access to restricted information for purposes of biomedical statistical research. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/05/04 69 FR 295 NPRM Comment Period End 03/05/04 Final Action 07/00/04 Final Action Effective 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None URL For Public Comments: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Jennifer Davis Heaps, Policy Specialist, National Archives and Records Administration, Room 4100, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740 Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: jennifer.heaps@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB11 _______________________________________________________________________ 3549. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY WHEN RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 29 USC 794 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1208 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: NARA is proposing to modifiy its regulations on nondiscrimination on the basis of disability by adding rules that recipients of NARA grants must follow when they hire individuals for programs and projects. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/22/03 68 FR 60313 NPRM Comment Period End 12/22/03 Final Action 07/00/04 Final Action Effective 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kimberly Richardson, Policy Specialist, National Archives and Records Administration, Room 4100, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740 Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: kimberly.richardson@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB21 _______________________________________________________________________ 3550. NARA FACILITIES: PHONE NUMBERS Priority: Routine and Frequent. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 44 USC 2104(a) CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1253 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: NARA is amending its regulation that lists the phone numbers of NARA facilities that are open to the public. This rule updates phone numbers for the facilities. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None URL For Public Comments: [[Page 38360]] www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Kimberly Richardson, Policy Specialist, National Archives and Records Administration, Room 4100, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740 Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: kimberly.richardson@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB30 _______________________________________________________________________ National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Long-Term Actions _______________________________________________________________________ 3551. IMPLEMENTATION OF OMB CIRCULAR A-110, SECTION 36 Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1210 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will incorporate the provisions of OMB Circular A- 110, section 36, regarding the availability of data produced under an award through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) into our NHPRC grants administration regulation at 36 CFR part 1210. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 03/16/00 65 FR 14406 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 05/15/00 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State Federalism: Undetermined URL For Public Comments: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Nancy Allard, Regulatory Contact, National Archives and Records Administration, Room 4100, NPOL, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001 Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: nancy.allard@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AA96 _______________________________________________________________________ National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Completed Actions _______________________________________________________________________ 3552. RECORDS MANAGEMENT; ELECTRONIC TEXT DOCUMENTS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1234 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Merged With 3095-AB16 05/07/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Nancy Allard Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: nancy.allard@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB05 _______________________________________________________________________ 3553. OFFICIAL SEALS AND LOGOS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1200 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/20/04 69 FR 7881 Final Action 05/11/04 69 FR 26045 Final Action Effective 06/10/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kimberly Richardson Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: kimberly.richardson@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB19 _______________________________________________________________________ 3554. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] PRICE CHANGES TO FEDERAL REGISTER PUBLICATIONS Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 44 USC 15; EO 12866 1(b) CFR Citation: 1 CFR 11 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Administrative Committee of the Federal Register (AFRO) is prescribing the prices to be charged for the paper and microfiche editions of Federal Register publications. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 03/18/04 69 FR 12781 Final Action Effective 04/19/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michael White, National Archives and Records Administration, Room 700, 800 N. Capitol Street NW., Washington, DC 20002 Phone: 202 741-6025 Email: michael.white@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB35 _______________________________________________________________________ 3555. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] PUBLICATION OF REVISED BYLAWS OF THE INTERAGENCY SECURITY CLASSIFICATION APPEALS PANEL Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: Sec 5.1(a), EO 12958 (60 FR 19825); Sec 5.1(b), EO 12958 (60 FR 19825); 3 CFR Comp., p. 333, as amended by EO 13292 (68 FR 15315, 03/28/2003) CFR Citation: 32 CFR 2001 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Information Security Oversight Office, National Archives and Records Administration, is publishing a revision of the bylaws of the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP). The bylaws are revised in accordance with section 5.3(c) of Executive Order 12958, as amended, ``Classified National Security Information.'' Under the terms of E.O. 12958, as amended, the Director of [[Page 38361]] ISOO serves as Executive Secretary to the ISCAP. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 04/01/04 69 FR 17052 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: J. William Leonard, Director, Information Security Oversight Office, National Archives and Records Administration, Room 500, 700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20408 Phone: 202 219-5250 Fax: 202 219-5385 Email: william.leonard@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB37 [FR Doc. 04-12483 Filed 06-25-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7515-01-S