[December 11, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 237)] [Unified Agenda] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID: f:ua061029.wais] [Page 74010-74015] National Archives and Records Administration ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Part XXIX ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 74010]] NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA) _______________________________________________________________________ NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION 36 CFR Ch. XII Fall 2006 Regulatory Plan and 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 spring of 2006. 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 this edition of NARA's regulatory agenda, the most important significant regulatory action is included in The Regulatory Plan, which appears in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. The Regulatory Plan entry is listed in the table of contents below and is denoted by a bracketed bold reference, which directs the reader to the appropriate sequence number in part II. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Davis Heaps, Regulatory Contact, Policy and Planning Staff, (301) 837-1801. Dated: August 18, 2006. Allen Weinstein, Archivist of the United States. National Archives and Records Administration--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3433 Federal Records Management (Reg Plan Seq No. 135)..................................... 3095-AB16 3434 Testimony by NARA Employees and Production of Records in Legal Proceedings............ 3095-AB32 3435 Use of Meeting Rooms and Public Space................................................. 3095-AB33 3436 Public Availability and Use of Federal Records........................................ 3095-AB42 3437 Classified National Security Information Directive No. 1.............................. 3095-AB46 3438 NARA Reproduction Fees................................................................ 3095-AB49 3439 Revisions to 32 CFR Part 2003, National Security Information Standard Forms........... 3095-AB54 3440 Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement).............................. 3095-AB56 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. National Archives and Records Administration--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3441 Federal Records Management; Media Neutral Records Schedules........................... 3095-AB43 3442 Use of NARA Facilities................................................................ 3095-AB55 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Archives and Records Administration--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3443 Presidential Library Facilities....................................................... 3095-AA82 3444 Implementation of OMB Circular A-110, Section 36...................................... 3095-AA96 3445 Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs--Implementation of Title VI of the 3095-AB09 Civil Rights Act of 1964.............................................................. 3446 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability When Receiving Federal Financial 3095-AB21 Assistance............................................................................ 3447 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Age When Receiving Federal Financial Assistance..... 3095-AB36 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Archives and Records Administration--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3448 Information Security Oversight Office; National Industrial Security Program........... 3095-AB34 3449 National Historical Publications and Records Commission Grant Program................. 3095-AB45 3450 Official Seals and Logos.............................................................. 3095-AB48 [[Page 74011]] 3451 NARA Facility Locations and Hours..................................................... 3095-AB50 3452 General Guidelines for Systematic Declassification Review of Foreign Government 3095-AB51 Information; Removal of Part.......................................................... 3453 Changes in NARA Research Room and Museum Hours........................................ 3095-AB52 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________________________________ National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Proposed Rule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 3433. FEDERAL RECORDS MANAGEMENT Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 135 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 3095-AB16 _______________________________________________________________________ 3434. TESTIMONY BY NARA EMPLOYEES AND PRODUCTION OF RECORDS IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 44 USC 2104; 44 USC 2108 to 2109; 44 USC 2112; 44 USC ch 22 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1201; 36 CFR 1250 to 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 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State Federalism: This action may have federalism implications as defined in EO 13132. 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 3435. USE OF MEETING ROOMS AND PUBLIC SPACE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 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 in the Washington, DC area. 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 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None URL For Public Comments: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Jennifer Davis Heaps, Policy Specialist, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740 Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: jennifer.heaps@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB33 _______________________________________________________________________ 3436. PUBLIC AVAILABILITY AND USE OF FEDERAL RECORDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 36 CFR 1250 CFR Citation: 44 USC 2104(a); 5 USC 552 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: NARA is making minor revisions to its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regulation, which governs access to NARA's archival holdings and NARA's own operational records through FOIA. These revisions include: clarifying that records transferred to NARA from legislative branch agencies retain their legislative branch status and remain outside the scope of FOIA; noting that the custody of certain official military personnel files at NARA's National Personnel Records Center located in St. Louis, Missouri has been transferred to NARA; and modifying section 1250.26(e) to reflect EO 13233, Further Implementation of the Presidential Records Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None URL For Public Comments: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Ramona Oliver, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740 Phone: 301 837-2024 Fax: 301 837-0293 Email: ramona.oliver@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB42 _______________________________________________________________________ 3437. CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION DIRECTIVE NO. 1 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: EO 12958 CFR Citation: 32 CFR 2001 Legal Deadline: None [[Page 74012]] Abstract: The Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) is revising Directive No. 1 in two subject areas: Referrals, subpart C section 2001.34, and Identifications and Markings, subpart B section 2001.21. The revisions update and clarify the current policy in these sections. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Gregory Pannoni, National Archives and Records Administration, 700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20408 Phone: 202 357-5047 Fax: 202 357-5907 Email: gregory.pannoni@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB46 _______________________________________________________________________ 3438. NARA REPRODUCTION FEES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 36 USC 2116(c); 36 USC 2307 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1258 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: NARA is revising its reproduction fee schedule in 36 CFR part 1258 to reflect changes in costs for providing copies of records. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 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, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740 Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: jennifer.heaps@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB49 _______________________________________________________________________ 3439. [bull] REVISIONS TO 32 CFR PART 2003, NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION STANDARD FORMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: EO 12958 as amended CFR Citation: 32 CFR 2003 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) proposes revising the regulations on the list of prescribed standard forms used in the administration of the security classification programs in the U.S. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 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: 202 357-5250 Fax: 202 357-5907 Email: william.leonard@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB54 _______________________________________________________________________ 3440. [bull] GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 44 USC 2104; EO 12549; 3 CFR, 1986 Comp p 189; EO 12689; 3 CFR, 1989 Comp p 235; sec 2455; PL 103-355; 108 Stat 3327 CFR Citation: 2 CFR 180.35 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: NARA is revising its regulations to implement changes related to Governmentwide suspension and debarment guidance. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Nancy Allard, Regulatory Contact, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001 Phone: 301 837-1477 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: nancy.allard@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB56 _______________________________________________________________________ National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Final Rule Stage _______________________________________________________________________ 3441. FEDERAL RECORDS MANAGEMENT; MEDIA NEUTRAL RECORDS SCHEDULES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 44 USC 21; 44 USC 29; 44 USC 33 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1228; 36 CFR 1234 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: NARA proposes to amend its regulations relating to scheduling Federal records to make existing approved records schedules and future records schedules applicable to bodies of records regardless of the medium in which the records are created and maintained. This proposed rule would reduce the workload for both agencies and NARA allowing both to focus resources on critical records management needs. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/19/04 69 FR 67692 NPRM Comment Period End 01/18/05 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal URL For Public Comments: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Nancy Allard, Regulatory Contact, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001 Phone: 301 837-1477 Fax: 301 837-0319 [[Page 74013]] Email: nancy.allard@nara.gov Related RIN: Related to 3095-AB16 RIN: 3095-AB43 _______________________________________________________________________ 3442. [bull] USE OF NARA FACILITIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 44 USC 2102 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1280 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) proposes to revise NARA's policy on the inspection of personal property in the possession of a contractor, employee, student intern, visitor or volunteer of NARA properties. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/28/06 71 FR 56919 NPRM Comment Period End 11/27/06 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laura McCarthy, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740 Phone: 301 837-3023 Email: laura.mccarthy@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB55 _______________________________________________________________________ National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Long-Term Actions _______________________________________________________________________ 3443. 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 Next Action Undetermined 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, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001 Phone: 301 837-1477 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: nancy.allard@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AA82 _______________________________________________________________________ 3444. 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 Next Action Undetermined 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, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001 Phone: 301 837-1477 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: nancy.allard@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AA96 _______________________________________________________________________ 3445. 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; EO 12250 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1214 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: Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State Federalism: This action may have federalism implications as defined in EO 13132. URL For Public Comments: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Kimberly Richardson, Policy Specialist, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740 Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: kimberly.richardson@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB09 [[Page 74014]] _______________________________________________________________________ 3446. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY WHEN RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 29 USC 794 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1213 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: NARA is proposing a new regulation on nondiscrimination on the basis of disability by identifying 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 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kimberly Richardson, Policy Specialist, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740 Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: kimberly.richardson@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB21 _______________________________________________________________________ 3447. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF AGE WHEN RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 6101 et seq; 45 CFR 90 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1215 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: Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Nancy Allard, Regulatory Contact, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001 Phone: 301 837-1477 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: nancy.allard@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB36 _______________________________________________________________________ National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Completed Actions _______________________________________________________________________ 3448. INFORMATION SECURITY OVERSIGHT OFFICE; NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 32 CFR 2001 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 04/10/06 71 FR 18007 Final Action Effective 05/10/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: J. William Leonard Phone: 202 357-5250 Fax: 202 357-5907 Email: william.leonard@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB34 _______________________________________________________________________ 3449. NATIONAL HISTORICAL PUBLICATIONS AND RECORDS COMMISSION GRANT PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1206 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 05/12/06 71 FR 27623 Final Action Effective 06/12/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal Federalism: This action may have federalism implications as defined in EO 13132. Agency Contact: Kathleen Williams Phone: 202 357-5263 Fax: 202 357-5914 Email: kathleen.williams@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB45 _______________________________________________________________________ 3450. OFFICIAL SEALS AND LOGOS Priority: Info./Admin./Other CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1200 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 05/09/06 71 FR 26834 Final Action Effective 06/08/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kimberly Richardson Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: kimberly.richardson@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB48 _______________________________________________________________________ 3451. [bull] NARA FACILITY LOCATIONS AND HOURS Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 44 USC 2104(a) CFR Citation: 36 CFR part 1253 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: NARA proposes to revise its regulations on the locations and hours of NARA facilities to reflect the relocation of two facilities in the past fiscal year. This proposed rule will affect the public. The NARA--Southeast Region (Atlanta) records center relocated from East Point, Georgia to Ellenwood, Georgia. The hours of the facility are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. The NARA--Pacific Region (Riverside) records moved from Laguna Niguel, California to Riverside, California; the hours at this facility are Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for scheduled appointments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 06/12/06 71 FR 35395 Final Action Effective 06/20/06 [[Page 74015]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None URL For More Information: http://www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Londell Buckson, Archives Specialist, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740 Phone: 301 837-3081 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: londell.buckson@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB50 _______________________________________________________________________ 3452. [bull] GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR SYSTEMATIC DECLASSIFICATION REVIEW OF FOREIGN GOVERNMENT INFORMATION; REMOVAL OF PART Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 44 USC 2104(a) CFR Citation: 32 CFR 2002 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is removing its regulations on the general guidelines for systematic declassification review of foreign government information. Following the issuance of Executive Order 12958 (Classified National Security Information) part 2002 of title 32 of the Code of Federal Regulations, General Guidelines for Systematic Declassification Review of Foreign Government Information, became obsolete. The final rule will affect the public. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 09/07/06 71 FR 52743 Final Action Effective 09/07/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Laura McCarthy, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740 Phone: 301 837-3023 Email: laura.mccarthy@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB51 _______________________________________________________________________ 3453. [bull] CHANGES IN NARA RESEARCH ROOM AND MUSEUM HOURS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 44 USC 2102 notes; 44 USC 2104(a); 44 USC 2112(a)(1)(A)(iii); 44 USC 2903 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1253; 36 CFR 1280 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: NARA is revising its regulations with respect to research room and museum hours at its facilities in the Washington, DC area. The operating costs for these facilities have been increasing every year, particularly for staffing, security services and utilities. In these times of fiscal restraint, NARA has determined reluctantly that it is necessary to curtail service during time frames when only a small percentage of our users are present to ensure that we are able to provide quality services to customers during the times of greatest public use while we are also conducting other mission-critical duties. This regulation will affect individuals who use our archival research rooms in the National Archives Building and National Archives at College Park facility, and individuals who visit the National Archives Experience and the Rotunda exhibits in the National Archives Building. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 07/25/06 71 FR 42058 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 09/08/06 Interim Final Rule Effective 10/02/06 Final Action 09/27/06 71 FR 56357 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jennifer Davis Heaps, Policy Specialist, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740 Phone: 301 837-1850 Fax: 301 837-0319 Email: jennifer.heaps@nara.gov RIN: 3095-AB52 [FR Doc. 06-7695 Filed 12-08-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7515-01-S